Unpopular baby names in 2024 revealed
Baby names that have fallen out of favour in 2024 have been revealed, with one dropping a whopping 14 spots.
Babies
Husband hid baby name truth for 10 months
The moment a new mum discovered the “cool” name her husband had chosen for their little girl actually came from a cult-TV show.
Star gives birth to stepbrother’s baby
A former Neighbours star has revealed she has given birth to the baby she was expecting with her stepbrother.
Toy retailer announces wild $1 auction
A major toy retailer is exiting Australia but not before clearing out its warehouses with a last-minute clearance auction, with prices starting at just $1.
Major warning over popular baby seat
A popular children’s item has been urgently recalled over fears it does not meet Australia’s safety standards and could cause serious injury or death.
Parents warned: Fatal disease hits new high
A leading health advocacy group is warning parents a disease that can be fatal to babies and small children has just hit a 20-year high.
NRL star’s heartwarming baby joy
An NRL star has stunned with a huge announcement – revealing a new addition to his family in a heartwarming Instagram post.
Huge news after Aussie dad’s adoption scare
An Aussie tradie who made headlines after he raced to the US to stop his baby from being adopted has shared a heartwarming update.
Chilling warning after more than 1800 calls
The mistake could be “very dangerous”, especially as temperatures soar.
State’s $16m to protect babies from virus
A virus which hospitalises children across the country is being tackled with a $16m injection from one state government.
Toddler wanders into busy intersection
This is the horrifying clip of cars swerving to avoid striking the young boy. Now, his dad has spoken out about how this happened.
Young family’s baby cancer nightmare
An Aussie family have revealed their heartbreak and horror after their two-month-old baby boy was diagnosed with a rare cancer – while still in his mother’s womb.
Australia hit by record-breaking outbreak
Experts have warned Australians have been left at risk from a potentially fatal disease following a record-breaking outbreak.
‘Shock’: Brittany Higgins’ emotional update
Brittany Higgins has shared a significant update about her personal life after revealing she was pregnant with her first child.
‘Ignored’: Aussie dad’s plea for change
An Australian father and doctor is pushing for a crucial change, arguing the current situation is hurting many new dads – and their families.
‘Selfish’: AFL star’s wild baby rant
An AFL legend and local radio star has let loose on “selfish” young Aussies who don’t have babies, claiming they want to spend their time on holidays.
Urgent warning for popular baby cot
A popular cot has been recalled on urgent safety fears, with babies at risk of injury or death.
Star reveals his ‘shame’ after birth of son
A radio producer has broken down in tears recalling the “unsettling” feeling the first time he saw his son, Gordon.
Supermarket foods you shouldn’t feed kids
Easy to prepare grocery items have caused conflicting views over the years, but now a study suggests they are failing our children.
‘Disgusting’: Burger photo ‘outrages men’
An entire industry has been divided over a recent ad campaign featuring new mums tucking into a juicy burger after giving birth.
Popular childcare chain collapses
A popular chain of childcare centres has collapsed, with a common trend in Australian workplace habits possibly to blame.
Mum mocked over unusual baby name
A new mum came under fire after sharing the unique name she chose for her daughter, with one comparing it to the sound a cat makes.
‘Boring’: Unlikely new celeb baby name trend
The recent birth of Justin and Hailey Bieber’s first child has signalled the rise of an unexpected new baby name trend, experts say.
Sad update after baby’s daycare death
The heartbroken parents of a toddler who tragically and suddenly died at a daycare centre have opened up about their horrific loss.
Aussie family’s ‘shameful’ $300k bill
Mark Bowness always wanted to be a dad – but he was forced to pay a shocking amount to realise that dream thanks to a “backwards” policy.
‘Embarrassing’: Newborn baby name banned
A couple had their baby’s name rejected by a court over concerns it would case “future embarrassment to the child”.
Popular toy recalled over choking fears
A common baby toy gift set sold across Target stores all over Australia has been recalled due to a potentially fatal issue in one of the plastic items.
Shock as twin girls mixed up in hospital
A distraught mum has been left in a state of permanent confusion after hospital staff mixed up the her twins, leaving her unsure which baby is which.
Babies at risk as ‘serious infection’ spreads
Pregnant mums and parents with little babies are being urged to get vaccinated as a dangerous infection wave rises.
Incredible update after baby’s coffee attack
Australians have banded together to support the baby boy who was left with burns to up to 60 per cent of his body after a man poured hot coffee on him.
Push to give every worker 12 extra leave days
All Australian workers could get an extra 12 days of leave a year for severe period pain, hormone therapy and vasectomies, under a new push by a powerful union.
Major update after baby burned in park
The mother of a baby boy burned by hot coffee in an alleged attack at a city park has revealed a major update.
Four words that could’ve saved baby
A NSW mum has urged parents with sick kids to consider a four-word question, after losing her son on his first birthday.
Horror final moments of baby dead at daycare
Devastating new details have emerged about the sudden death of a baby at a daycare in Brisbane, which has crushed his shell-shocked parents.
Mum’s agony as 1yo baby dies at daycare
A mother has spoken of her heartbreak after her one-year-old boy died at a Queensland daycare centre.
Major update on baby burned in park
The mother of a baby boy burned by coffee in a horrific alleged attack has made a heartwarming update.
Update after baby attacked with coffee
The mother of a nine-month-old burned with hot coffee in what police say was an unprovoked attack has shared an incredible update.
Model’s lingerie breastfeeding photo drama
A lingerie brand’s campaign to destigmatise breastfeeding in public has proven its point after Instagram removed one of its campaign images.
‘Zero’: Popular Gen X name that’s now extinct
A TikTok user has gone viral after sharing the popular Gen X names that are “obsolete” in 2024.
‘Heartbreaking’ pet trend exposed by stars
A “heartbreaking” phenomenon that affects new parents has been exposed on social media – prompting an Aussie expert to issue advice.
Mum trolled over ‘worst ever’ baby name
A mum has clapped back after being accused of setting her kids up to fail in life after giving all five of them very unique names.
Neighbours star reveals baby bump ‘dream’
After years of heartbreak, former Neighbours star Olympia Valance has just announced some ‘dream’ news.
Pregnant star ‘shamed’ over sushi dinner
A popular TV star who is currently expecting her first child has said she’s “sick” of cruel trolls making horrible remarks about her lifestyle.
Aussie workers to receive major pay rise
The PM has announced that these workers will receive a major increase to wages, but not as much as they’ve been campaigning for.
Fears raised over baby items
The children’s products, which have caused the death of infants overseas, have sparked a warning for parents.
Truth about mum’s terrifying babycam find
A mum thought she and her infant son were “in real danger” after a terrifying vision on his baby monitor – only for it to be an optical illusion.
Baby born with two faces, four arms and legs
A baby was born with two faces, four arms and four legs after suffering from an incredibly rare medical condition.
‘Wrong’: Boss, 35, shamed for zero mat leave
When Sydney business owner Jessy Marshall had her first baby, she did something no one expected – and it sparked a huge controversy.
Mum divides for putting on makeup in labour
The influencer shared a clip of herself “getting ready” in her hospital bed in labour, applying foundation, contour, concealer, blush and brow gel.
Major health warning for parents
Health officials are warning parents to protect their children from the flu as millions brace for a season that’s as “severe as ever”.
‘Babies’: Why men need to stop
There’s a growing outrage in some corners of the internet that Taylor Swift is childless, so why do men care if women don’t have babies?
Mass purge of frozen sperm in one state
One state has ordered the mass purge of frozen sperm after an audit found they were at risk of potentially devastating identification issues.
Aussies jealous over world first cash payment
A country famed for its generous welfare system has just introduced new paid leave legislation many argue the whole world needs.
‘Betrayed’: The man with 1000 children
A family who were deceived by a serial sperm donor have spoken out about their ordeal, as details emerge about how he was finally brought down.
Radio star reveals secret health battle
2GB radio star Chris O’Keefe has revealed his own personal health battle with a debilitating disease that affects 10,000 Aussie kids.
Toddler‘s surgery after surprise attack
The mother of a two-year-old girl injured in an unexpected attack is urging council to put up warning signs to alert other parents.
Warning over concerning health trend
The national regulator flagged shortages of medicine to treat the disease a year ago.
Popular name parents no longer want
Modern parents are ditching “traditional” names, with new data revealing one popular moniker almost falling out of favour entirely.
Singer’s epic reply after Melbourne baby ban
A Melbourne mum is heartbroken after she purchased tickets to a live music gig and wasn’t allowed inside.
Dad’s epic rant after leaving US for Melbourne
A self-described “solid American” has revealed the sad reason he moved his young family to Australia, after a disturbing event “forced our hand”.
‘How?’: Baby caught doing the inconceivable
A baby has done the seemingly inconceivable, by behaving in a way no child should – and the wild moment was caught on camera.
Why Aussie DJ postponed New York shows
A popular Aussie DJ with almost two million Instagram followers has shared the reason for postponing two shows in New York.
Aussie baby name parents don’t like anymore
Parents’ top baby names in 2023 have been revealed, with a new name taking the top spot for the first time, as others fall out of favour.
Mum’s desperation after having 10 sons
A woman with 10 sons has revealed that she kept getting pregnant in the hopes of having a daughter one day.
Killer driver’s shock message to Abdallahs
Danny and Leila Abdallah gave birth to a baby girl on April 20. Then they received a phone call from jail.
Kochie reveals exciting family news
The beloved Sunrise host was beaming with pride as he revealed the exciting family news.
‘Controversial’ name mum nearly gave baby
An influencer has revealed the “out there” moniker she chose for her youngest daughter is nothing compared to the others she was considering.
‘Brave’ baby fights rare syndrome
The family of a six-month-old boy have learnt their son has a rare syndrome that means he has a 100 per cent chance of one devastating thing happening.
‘Shock’: Baby born in 7-Eleven car park
A shop worker has described how their ‘instincts took over’ to help deliver a baby boy when a woman went into labour in a 7-Eleven car park.
Mum’s horror find in baby’s daycare photo
A Sydney woman working as a chef in a childcare centre was horrified when she checked on her 5-month-old and found this.
Aussie tradie’s ex-lover revealed as sex coach
The ex-partner of a Sydney tradie who has decided to keep his daughter has been revealed.
Sad twist in Aussie tradie’s custody battle
New details of a Sydney carpenter’s race to prevent his daughter from being adopted in the US have emerged.
Sophie Delezio announces ‘amazing’ news
The legendary Aussie who survived two horrific car crashes has just announced some very big news.
‘Alone’: Devastating blow for tradie dad
A Sydney tradie has been dealt a crushing blow in the bid for custody of his newborn daughter, after flying to the US to be with her.
Moment Aussie star ‘will never forget’
Brittany Hockley has opened up for the first time about her gruelling fertility journey with boyfriend Benjamin Siegrist.
‘Game changer’ vaccine for thousands of babies
Queensland infants will be able to take part in the state’s free immunisation program for a dangerous respiratory illness.
‘Creepy thing people say to my son’
A woman has shared the “inappropriate” comment her newborn son keeps receiving, with others agreeing it would make them “uncomfortable”.
‘So sad’: Couple defend gender reveal reaction
A couple has taken to Tik Tok to defend their gender reveal reaction after they said they were “actually sad” to be having another girl.
Big win for young Aussie families
The passage of Labor’s bolstered paid parental leave scheme will benefit about 180,000 Australian families, the government says.
Major plan to help pregnant women
A new government initiative plans to make it easier for women in rural and regional areas of the state to access health care during pregnancy.
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