Baby 3 to 12 months

Adjusting to life with a baby can be a wonderful but often overwhelming experience. Within Boroondara you can find many types of support services and activities and meet local parents with children of similar ages.

Get ready

From nappies to booster seats, consider how to prepare for life with little ones.

Look into childcare for your baby if you need it. Childcare places are in high demand in our area. Find nearby options on our Childcare page.
Find an approved rear-facing child restraint using the child restraint tool on the Child car seats website. Find help to properly fit your child's restraint or booster seat on the VicRoads Child restraint fitting station page.
Use our immunisation calculator tool to add scheduled vaccinations to your calendar.
Come to a program for new parents run by our MCH service.
Find resources about reusable nappies and the styles that are available to suit your baby on The Nappy Project website.
Join the Boroondara Library Service to access books and online resources on pregnancy, parenting, health and learning. Become a library member.
If you're a parent of multiples, join Camberwell Multiple Birth Association: a club for parents and caregivers of twins and triplets.

Reliable resources and support

Use these trusted sources of support and guidance for bringing up babies.

Your MCH nurse will give advice on breastfeeding, sleeping and settling, parent's groups and your baby's developmental milestones at your recurring appointments. You can also make an appointment by emailing [email protected] or calling (03) 9278 4606.
Call the Victorian Government's MCH Line for free, confidential advice from a qualified MCH nurse for children from birth to school age, 24/7. Call 13 22 29.
Parentline: free counselling and advice for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old, 8 am to midnight, 7 days a week. Call 13 22 89.
National Breastfeeding Helpline: knowledge and help with overcoming common breastfeeding hurdles, 24/7. Call 1800 686 268.
For up-to-date and clear health information on babies and toddlers, visit the Victorian Government's Better Health Channel website.
Find evidence-based information and advice for parents of babies 3 to 12 months at the Raising Children website.
Download the MyBaby app for expert information on feeding and active play with your baby.
Boroondara Family Network offers practical and emotional support for parents with newborn babies and young children who need a helping hand.
Visit our Support for families page to view organisations that support families who live, work or study in Boroondara.
Our MCH service regularly runs workshops for parents on sleep, settling, starting solids and infant CPR. Find an upcoming event or workshop.

Activities

Take yourself and your baby out for a free or low-cost activity.

Join a free event one of our libraries – Sing Baby Sing is a great one for this age group!
Join a playgroup.
Become a member of a toy library.
Take your baby out to play – we have over 100 playgrounds in Boroondara. Find a playground near you.
Go to swimming lessons for infants at one of our local pools to introduce your baby to the water from 6 months.