Best baby products of 2023: Tell Me Baby Award winners

We’re super excited to announce this years Tell Me Baby 2023 Award Winners!

Unlike many other awards, the Tell Me Baby Award winners aren’t chosen by a panel of judges. They are based on genuine reviews by Australian parents who have independently bought and used the products – so you know the results can be trusted. 

Put simply, the highest rated baby products win.

From car seats to dummies, pregnancy tests to cots, these are the products Aussie parents genuinely recommend this year. 

And the winners are …

Best Pram: UPPAbaby Vista V2 Stroller, 4.8 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Pram - UPPAbaby Vista V2 Stroller

Best baby capsule: Britax Safe-n-Sound Unity NEOS Baby Capsule, 4.6 stars!

Best convertible car seat: Britax Safe-n-Sound Graphene Convertible Car Seat, 4.8 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Convertible Car Seat - Britax Safe-n-Sound Graphene Convertible Car Seat

Best nappy: Huggies Ultra Dry Nappies, 4.4 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Nappy - Huggies Ultra Dry Nappies

Best nappy bag: OiOi Faux Leather Nappy Backpack, 4.9 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Nappy Bag - OiOi Faux Leather Nappy Backpack

Best nappy cream: b.box Body Protect Nappy + Barrier Cream, 4.8 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Nappy Cream - b.box Body Protect Nappy + Barrier Cream

Best baby wipes: Huggies Wipes Tub, 4.6 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Baby Wipes - Huggies Wipes Tub

Best toddler snack: Rafferty’s Garden Strawberry Yoghurt Buttons 12m+, 4.3 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Toddler Snack - Rafferty's Garden Strawberry Yoghurt Buttons 12m+

Best baby cereal: Nestlé CERELAC Baby Rice, 4.1 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Baby Cereal - CERELAC

 

Best food pouch: Rafferty’s Garden Blueberries, Banana & Apple 4m+, 4.6 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Food Pouch - Rafferty's Garden Blueberries, Banana & Apple 4m+

Best baby bottle: Pigeon SofTouch Bottle (PP), 4.7 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Baby Bottle - Pigeon SofTouch Bottle (PP)

Best sippy cup: b.box Sippy Cup, 4.5 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Sippy Cup - b.box Sippy Cup

Best portable breast pump: Medela Freestyle Flex Breast Pump, 4.6 stars!

Best hospital grade breast pump: Medela Symphony Double Electric Breast Pump, 4.6 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Hospital Grade Breast Pump - Medela Symphony Double Electric Breast Pump

Best steriliser: Tommee Tippee Super-Steam Advanced Electric Steriliser, 4.3 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Steriliser - Tommee Tippee Super-Steam Advanced Electric Steriliser

Best baby health: Flo Baby Saline Nasal Spray, 4.8 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Baby Health - Flo Baby Saline Nasal Spray

Best baby haircare: b.box Body Cleanse Hair + Bodywash, 4.7 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Baby Haircare - b.box Body Cleanse Hair + Bodywash

Best baby moisturiser: MooGoo Soothing Moisturiser Nut Oil Free, 4.5 stars!

Best baby wash: MooGoo 2-in-1 Bubbly Wash, 4.5 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Baby Wash - MooGoo 2-in-1 Bubbly Wash

Best breast care: Rite Aid Hydrogel Breast Discs, 4.4 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Breast Care - Rite Aid Hydrogel Breast Discs

Best maternity pillow: Butterfly Maternity Pillow, 4.5 stars!

Best pregnancy test: First Response Early Result In-Stream Pregnancy Test, 4.7 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Pregnancy Test - First Response

Best play and development: Fisher-Price Rock-a-Stack, 4.5 stars! 

TMB Awards 2023 Best Play and Development - Fisher-Price Rock-a-Stack

Best baby carrier: Ergobaby Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh Baby Carrier: OiOi Faux Leather Nappy Backpack, 4.7 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Baby Carrier - Ergobaby

Best baby lounger: Bubnest Organic Baby Nest, 5 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Baby Lounger - Bubnest Organic Baby Nest

Best sleeping bag & swaddle: ergoPouch Cocoon Swaddle Bag 1.0 Tog, 4.5 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Sleeping Bag and Swaddle - ergoPouch Cocoon Swaddle Bag 1.0 Tog

Best Toddler Milk Stage 3: a2 Platinum Premium Toddler Milk Drink Stage 3, 4.5 stars!

Best baby soother: Medela Baby Soft Silicone Soother, 4.3 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Baby Soother - Medela Baby Soft Silicone Soother

Best mum nipple cream: Lansinoh Lanolin, 4.7 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Mum Nipple Cream - Lansinoh Lanolin

Best multi-use skincare: Mustela Multi-Purpose Balm, 4.6 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Multi-Use Skincare - Mustela Multi-Purpose Balm

Best baby bassinet: iL Tutto Bambini Cozee Breeze Plus Bassinet Bedside Sleeper with Rocking Legs, 4.9 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Baby Bassinet - iL Tutto Bambini Cozee Breeze Plus Bassinet Bedside Sleeper with Rocking Legs – Oak Charcoal

Best baby powder: GAIA Natural Baby Powder, 4.5 stars!

TMB Awards 2023 Best Baby Powder - GAIA

Best baby products 2022: Tell Me Baby Award winners

We’re delighted to announce the Tell Me Baby 2022 Award Winners!

Unlike many other awards, the Tell Me Baby Award winners aren’t chosen by a panel of judges. They are based on genuine reviews by Australian parents who have used the products – so you know the results can be trusted. 

To be eligible to win, a product had to have received at least 25 reviews during the voting period (February 1st 2021 to January 31st, 2022). We then crunched the numbers, looking at the star ratings our review community gave to the products – awarding the prize to the highest-rated baby products during the year.

From car seats to breast pumps, pregnancy tests to vitamins, these are the products Aussie parents genuinely recommend this year. 

And the winners are …

Best pram under $900: Edwards & Co Oscar Mx, 4.9 stars

Best pram Under $900 - Edwards & Co

Find out which prams made the best prams under $900.

Best pram over $900: Redsbaby JIVE³ Pram, 4.8 stars

Best pram over $900 - Redsbaby

Find out which prams made the best pram over $900 list.

Best baby capsule: Britax Safe-n-Sound Unity NEOS Baby Capsule, 4.6 stars

Best baby capsule - Britax Safe-n-Sound

Find out which capsules made the best capsule list.

Best convertible car seat: Britax Safe-n-Sound Graphene Convertible Car Seat, 4.9 stars

Best convertible car seat - Britax Safe-n-Sound

Find out which convertible car seats made the best convertible car seat list.

Best nappy: Huggies Ultimate Nappies, 4.7 stars

Best nappy - Huggies

Find out which nappies made the best nappy list.

Best nappy bag: OiOi Faux Leather Nappy Backpack, 4.9 stars

Find out which nappy bags made the best nappy bag list.

Best nappy cream: Aromababy Barrier Balm, 4.8 stars

Best-nappy-cream-Aromababy

Find out which nappy creams made the best nappy cream list.

Best wipes: Huggies Wipes Tub, 4.6 stars

Best baby wipes - Huggies

Find out which nappies made the best baby wipes list.

Best baby snack: Baby Bellies Organic Sweetcorn Round-a-bouts, 4.7 stars

Best baby snack - Little Bellies

Find out which baby snacks made the best baby snack list.

Best cereal: Bellamy’s Organic Baby Porridge 5m+, 4.5 stars

Best baby cereal - Bellamys Organic

Find out which cereal made the best cereal list.

Best food pouch: Rafferty’s Garden Banana, Pear & Mango 4m+, 4.9 stars

Best food pouch - Raffertys Garden

Find out which food pouch made the best food pouch list.

Best baby bottle: Pigeon SofTouch Bottle (PP), 4.9 stars

Best baby bottle - Pigeon

Find out which bottles made the best baby bottle list.

Best water bottle/sippy cup: b.box Sippy Cup, 4.8 stars

Best drink bottle sippy cup - b.box

Find out which bottle/sippy cup made the best bottle/sippy cup list.

Best portable breast pump: Medela Freestyle Flex Breast Pump, 4.7 stars

Best portable breast pump - Medela

Find out which portable breast pump made the best portable breast pump list.

Best hospital grade pump: Spectra S2+ Hospital Grade Double Electric Breast Pump, 4.9 stars

Best hospital grade breast pump

Find out which hospital grade breast pumps made the best hospital grade list

Best steriliser: Tommee Tippee Super-Steam Advanced Electric Steriliser, 4.5 stars

Best steriliser - Tommee Tippee

Find out which sterilisers made the best steriliser list.

Best steriliser bag: Medela Quick Clean Microwave Bag, 4.7 stars

Best steriliser bag - Medela

Find out which steriliser bags made the best steriliser bag list.

Best baby health: Flo Baby Saline Nasal Spray, 4.9 stars

Best baby health - Flo

Find out which baby health products made the best baby health product list.

Best toothpaste: Jack N’ Jill Natural Toothpaste

Best baby toothpaste - Jack n Jill

Find out which baby health products made the best baby toothpaste list.

Best baby haircare: Mustela Foam Shampoo for Newborns, 4.8 stars

Best baby haircare - Mustela

Find out which baby health products made the best baby haircare list.

Best baby moisturiser: Aveeno Baby Daily Lotion, 4.7 stars

Best baby moisturiser - Aveeno

Find out which baby moisturisers made the best baby moisturiser list.

Best bath wash: Ego QV Baby Gentle Wash, 4.8 stars

Best baby wash - Ego QV

Find out which bath wash made the best baby bath wash list.

Best breast care: Multi-Mam Compresses, 4.9 stars

Best breast care - Multi-Mam

Find out which breast care products made our best breast care list.

Best mum’s vitamin and supplement: Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold, 4.7 stars

Best Mum's Vitamin and Suppliment - Blackmores

Find out which mum’s vitamins and supplements made the best mum’s vitamins and supplements list.

Best lactation support: Boobie Foods Boobie Bikkies, 4.5 stars

Best lactation support - Boobie Foods

Find out which products made the best lactation support list

Best pregnancy test: First Response Early Result In-Stream Pregnancy Test, 4.7 stars

Best pregnancy test - First Response

Find out which pregnancy tests made the best pregnancy test list.

Best play and development: Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym, 4.9 stars

Best play and development - Fisher-Price

Find out which play and development products made the best play and development list.

Best baby carrier: Ergobaby Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh Baby Carrier, 4.9 stars

Best baby carrier - Ergobaby

Find out which baby carriers made the best baby carrier list.

Best baby lounger: Cushii, 5 stars

Best baby lounger - Cushii

Find out which products made the best baby lounger list

Best sleeping bag/swaddle: ergoPouch Cocoon Swaddle Bag 2.5 Tog, 4.9 stars

Best sleeping bag and swaddle - Ergopouch

Find out which sleeping bags and swaddles made the best sleeping bag and swaddle list.

Baby monitor: Cubo Ai Plus Smart Baby Monitor, 4.7 stars

Best baby monitor - Cubo Ai

Find out which baby monitors made the best baby monitor list.

Here are the most-searched baby names in Australia right now

There are baby name lists that feature names that have actually been used, and then there’s the list of names parents are mulling over.

It’s the latter we’re curious about, and thanks to baby name website Nameberry, we can take a peek into the names people are searching for around the world to see what trends are about to emerge.

In a recent blog post, Nameberry says it has parents-to-be from over 200 countries, including Australia, coming to the website for ideas. They focused on 25 of their top countries (by visitor number) and took a closer look at the names parents have viewed over the last year.

Here’s what they found. 

Trends

A spike in girls? Nameberry found searches for girls’ names were more popular than boys in every country on their list, except for India. 

Micro names – Luna (Latin for ‘moon’), and Arlo (a shortened version of Italian name Carlo), are two names on the rise in English-speaking countries. 

Latin origin – Aurora (meaning ‘dawn’), and Atticus (meaning ‘from Attica’), are also popular in English-speaking countries. 

Ancient boy names – like Atlas (meaning ‘bearer of the heavens’), Rufus (meaning ‘red-head’), and Severus (meaning ‘stern’) are on the up in Finland and Sweden.

Boy names ending in O – Internationally, this is a big trend with Arlo, Hugo (meaning ‘mind, intellect’), Leo (meaning, ‘Lion’), Milo (meaning ‘soldier or merciful’) and Santiago (meaning ‘Saint James’), all appearing on multiple top countries’ lists.

Danger – New in Namberry’s top 100 is an interesting one. Danger is a top choice for parents in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.

The names Australian parents are searching on Nameberry

Breaking down their list to be country specific, here are the most-searched names in Australia.

Girl Names

Boy Names

Mums say this simple product saved them so much money while pregnant

TummyTie
By Livia Gamble

When you find out you’re pregnant, one thing is for sure: you’re going to outgrow your pants. Before you know it, you’re forking out cash for some new ones. 

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

If you’re looking for a way to save a little bit of money while you’re pregnant, the TummyTie is for you.

Designed so women can continue wearing their own clothes comfortably throughout their pregnancy, the TummyTie has been described as a “must-have” pregnancy item.

TummyTie

“Saved me so much money”

Mums in the Tell Me Baby community have reviewed this product, and they love it. Based on 40 reviews, the TummyTie currently has a 4-star rating.

“This has got to be one of the most simplest looking product, but it’s amazing. Saved me so much money in the end as I didn’t need to buy heaps of new pants,” wrote one mum in her review. 

Another wrote: “Highly recommend so you don’t have to go out and buy a heap of maternity outfits.”

“Absolutely the best clothing accessory I purchased during my pregnancies as it gave me the freedom to continue wearing my own clothes,” another mum added. 

Read more TummyTie reviews from other mums.

You can also read our maternity wear comparisons to find the top rated products other mums use.

How the TummyTie works

TummyTie two pack

The TummyTie website says, “The unique patented design is made from a simple elasticised strip and is fastened to your clothes using the existing button and buttonhole – NO bulky fabric panels needed, as your zipper stays locked in place!”

It’s also very affordable. At $19.95, the pack comes in two sizes in both black and white. The design is discrete and lies flat on your stomach, so no one will even notice you are wearing it.

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Our Bump Box is jam-packed with full size and sample products for you to try, and it’s all completely free!

This Trial & Review team is for parents-to-be who are 12 weeks+ pregnant through to parents of newborns aged up to 8 weeks.

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Meet the New iL Tutto CoZee Breeze Lite Co-sleeping Bassinet and Misha Cot + Enter The Giveaway!

Welcoming a new baby into your life is an exciting journey, and having the right baby products can make all the difference.

We’re excited to introduce the new iL Tutto CoZee Breeze Lite Co-Sleeping Bassinet in Whitewash Ash and Mushroom and the Misha Cot, designed with both style and functionality in mind to provide comfort for your little one and convenience for you. 

Discover the iL Tutto CoZee Breeze Lite Co-sleeping Bassinet in Whitewash Ash and Mushroom

The beautifully designed iL Tutto CoZee Breeze Lite Co-Sleeping Bassinet allows you to keep your baby close without compromising their safe, independent sleep. Perfectly blending safety and style, the CoZee Breeze Lite is designed to meet the needs of modern parents who want the best for their little ones. Available in Whitewash Ash and Mushroom.

Key features:

Introducing the Misha Cot

A perfect mix of style and function. The Misha Cot grows with your child, changing from a cosy cot to a toddler bed, and then into a sofa bed. This way, it stays useful for years and matches any nursery style. 

Available in two elegant finishes – Sage and Golden Oak and Mushroom and Golden Oak – this cot pairs beautifully with the matching Hallee Chest with Removable Changer in Sage or Mushroom & Golden Oak. Complete this cot with the cot mattress and fitted cot sheet.

Key Features:

Giveaway Time!

To celebrate this launch, we’re giving away a set valued at $1,028!

1x CoZee Breeze Lite Co-sleeping Bassinet in Whitewash Ash and Mushroom

1 x Misha Cot in Sage & Golden Oak

Simply fill out the entry form here:

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Giveaway Terms and Conditions

The giveaway is open to Australian residents aged 18 and over. Entries close at 11:59 PM AEST on April 20, 2025. The winner will be randomly selected and notified via email.

The prize includes one iL Tutto CoZee Breeze Lite Bassinet in Whitewash Ash and Mushroom and Misha Cot set valued at $1,028. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

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Start creating a cosy sleep space for your little one! Enter the giveaway, share your thoughts, and connect with other parents. Have questions or want to share a review? Join our community and be part of the conversation!

Join our Bub Box trial team to review free baby products!


Would you like to receive an amazing box of baby products to review? We’re recruiting now for our Bub Box trial team! 

Our Bub Box is jam-packed with full size and sample products for you to try with your baby. We have 250 boxes for reviewers to test out – and yes, it’s all completely free!

This box is for parents of babies aged 4-12 months.

You’ll also be earning points in our rewards program, where you can earn gift cards just for reviewing products you’ve tried.

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Tommee Tippee vs Philips Avent: baby bottles compared

Tommee Tippee vs Avent

Tommee Tippee vs Philips Avent bottles: what’s the difference? It’s a question many parents ask when choosing a baby bottle. 

Tell Me Baby parents have rated baby bottles they’ve tried and shared their opinions on what has or hasn’t worked for them. Based on their baby bottle reviews, we’ve compared Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Feeding Bottle and Philips Avent Classic+ Baby Bottle to help you make a better buying decision for your baby. 

You can also take a look at our baby bottle comparisons to find out the most rated products.

Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Feeding Bottle

Tommee Tippee vs avent

Features

The Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Feeding Bottle features a soft, natural-feel silicone teat for an easy latch. The bottle is easy to hold with a slow-flow teat, so bub can control milk flow; and it has a Super-sensitive Closer to Nature® valve that eliminates excessive airflow. Importantly, the bottle is also BPA-free. 

Price

$19.95 for a 260ml two-pack of bottles.

Pros

Parents in the Tell Me Baby community say they love the shape and design of this bottle. Others say this bottle is easy to take apart and clean. One reviewer said: “The teat is shaped like a boob, so I didn’t experience nipple confusion with either of the kids.”

Cons

One parent said, “Over time after washing and sterilising I’m finding the bottle discolours a little and some of the numbers start to come off, but it’s not a big deal at all.”

Example review

“Started using these bottles as they came with the breast pump, I liked that they mimicked the breast the most from a brand you could but in your local supermarket. The anti-colic valve was good for letting air into the bottle. The bottles come in multiple sizes the smaller ones were great for the newborn stage, and the larger ones were good for storing extra boiled water for our formula feeds. The bottle has a contour which is good to help baby hold onto.”

Read Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Feeding Bottle reviews.

Philips Avent Natural Feeding Bottle

Features

Its specially designed breast-shaped teat promotes easy latch-on, helping nursing mothers to combine breast and bottle-feeding more easily. In contrast, the innovative twin valve design reduces colic and discomfort.

Price

$25.56 for a 260ml two-pack of bottles. Buy it here.

Pros

Parents in the Tell Me Baby community love that you can change the teat depending on the flow you want, without having to buy new bottles. Others love the wide neck, which they say makes it easier to scoop formula in. 

Cons

Although the main feature is its breast-shaped teat, some parents have had issues with it. 

Example review

“I have used these bottles with all 4 of my babies. They don’t leak, all 4 babies have been able to latch well and have not had any problems moving from breast feeding to bottle feeding using these bottles and teats. I highly recommend these as they have a natural feel soft teat.”

Read Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle reviews

Summary

So Tommee Tippee vs Philips Avent? Finding the right bottle for your baby might take a bit of trial and error, but both Tippee and Philips Avent bottles come highly rated by parents in the Tell Me Baby community. 

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How an Aussie Baby Sleep Program Transforms Bedtime For Parents Everywhere

An Aussie baby sleep program is changing everything you thought you knew about baby sleep. And no, you don’t need to let your baby cry or ignore their needs at bedtime.

The Possums Sleep Program, an evidence-based approach, works with your baby’s natural body clock rather than fighting against it. Its success has led to a UK version, now offered by NHS health professionals to help exhausted parents.

The program teaches parents to manage their expectations. While some babies sleep through the night, the truth is most wake up at some point during their first year — and that’s normal!

Babies who sleep through the night are rare

Prof Helen Ball, director of Durham University’s Infancy and Sleep Centre, shared her insights with The Guardian about the UK version of the program.

“Parents often feel like they’re doing something wrong, as if they’re parenting improperly,” she explained. “But babies who sleep through the night from an early age are rare, even though they’re the only ones you ever hear about.”

The idea of babies sleeping through the night stems from outdated studies in the 1950s and 1960s, when parents placed their babies in separate rooms without baby monitors.

“We know that it’s normal for babies to wake and feed at night throughout at least the first year.”

What might come as a surprise to some parents is that Bell says having a consistent wake time was more important than having one for bedtime.

“There’s lots of information about how sleep works that the general public often hasn’t encountered before,” she said.

What is this Aussie baby sleep program?

The Possums Sleep Program helps you re-set your little one’s sleep patterns to make the nights more manageable.

As well as managing parents’ expectations, the program encourages parents to stop obsessing over daytime naps. When the sleep pressure is high enough, your baby will nap, so step away from the cot and go out and enjoy your day.

New mum, Rachel, who has adopted the Possums’ principles, says she is so much less stressed now that she isn’t spending the day focused on getting her baby to have a nap. She says it’s more about your little ones being really tired for bed come night time.

“I’ve scrapped ‘awake windows’ and only offer a nap when he’s really tired. Usually one of his naps will be on the go, which means we can get out of the house and enjoy the day together.”

For parents worried about their baby becoming overtired, the Possums program teaches two tools to help “dial down” your baby: feeding and rich sensory experience. 

“I’m not going to lie, the first day I ditched the awake windows he was awake for 4 hours, so I was very anxious to see what the night would bring,” said Rachel. “But I used both of these tools to keep him calm and we noticed a huge difference in sleep the first night.”

“When he started whining we would offer a snack or a change of environment before we offered a nap. Most of the time, he was just bored or hungry and not tired enough for sleep yet.”

What about bedtime settling?

The best part is there’s no crying. In fact, Possums encourages parents to respond to their baby’s needs quickly, whatever they might be, and definitely don’t put bub in their cot while they’re crying. 

“Before, I felt like I was doing something wrong if I picked up my baby during the night when he cried,” Rachel says. “Now we have a long cuddle, sometimes he wants a bottle, and then he usually goes back to sleep.

“Our whole family is now less stressed and getting more sleep.”

For more information about the full Possums Sleep Program, visit their website.

3 Best Formulas For babies With Reflux

Reflux is often diagnosed by a doctor or child health nurse, and switching to the best formulas for reflux may help alleviate symptoms. However, parents should only change their baby’s formula under the guidance of a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, child health nurse, or dietitian.

For those who have been advised to make the switch, the Tell Me Baby community has shared their experiences and ratings of the best formulas for reflux. These are the formulas they’ve tried and found helpful in managing reflux symptoms. (Read all of our formula reviews.)

If you’re still unsure which formula is best for your baby, check out our ultimate guide to newborn formulas for helpful tips in making the right choice.

Under the WHO Code, the information presented here is free from advertising and is based on unbiased opinions from parents.

So, here are the best formulas for reflux that our community loves:

1. Aptamil Gold+ Reflux 0-12

Parents in the Tell Me Baby community highly rated the Aptamil Gold+ for babies with mild milk reflux. This premium infant formula provides nutritional support for babies from birth to 12 months. However, it should only be used under medical supervision and is not suitable for babies with a diagnosed cow’s milk protein allergy.

One Tell Me Baby reviewer said, “This was a lifesaver for our refluxy baby. We started it for her at about seven months after trying many other formulas.”

Read Aptamil AR Gold+ 0-12 reviewsBuy it on Amazon.com.au

2. Novalac Reflux 0-12

Novalac Reflux 0-12 months 800g can

Novalac Reflux is another popular choice among parents. This premium formula is specifically designed to reduce reflux in babies from 0 to 12 months. It contains a unique type of corn starch that thickens in your baby’s stomach but not in the bottle, making it easier for babies to keep the formula down.

One mum said, “Good for reflux babies, usually reflux babies grow out of it and it’s something they do on there own but this formula is great as it’s thicker and baby can’t bring it up as easy.”

Read Novalac Reflux reviews. Buy it on Amazon.com.au

3. Alula Gold Reflux 0-12

Alula Gold Reflux offers complete nutrition for babies with regurgitation. It uses a tasteless, odorless corn-starch thickener that is fully digestible and thickens only in the baby’s stomach. This helps the formula stay down without thickening in the bottle.

Read Alula Gold Reflux reviews. Buy it on Amazon.com.au

If you think your baby might have reflux, you should take your baby to see your GP.

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Infants’ Friend vs Infacol: Baby Wind Drops Compared

Wind can cause a lot of discomfort in babies. One thing that works for some babies with trapped gas is wind drops. Parents in the Tell Me Baby community have rated baby wind drops they’ve tried and shared their opinions on what has or hasn’t worked for them. Based on their reviews, we’ve compared Infants’ Friend vs Infacol.

You can also take a look at our baby health care products comparisons to find the top-rated products. 

Always read the label. Follow directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional.

Infants’ Friend Oral Liquid

Features

Infants’ Friend Oral Liquid helps to: 

It’s a natural medicine that doesn’t contain scheduled drugs and is gentle enough to use on newborns. 

Price

$16.99. Purchase at Infantsfriend.com.au

Pros

Parents say their babies don’t seem to mind the flavour of Infants’ Friend Oral Liquid, which makes administering it a lot easier. Many said it was very helpful in reducing wind in their baby. Others said it was nice knowing they were giving bub something natural to help with wind and the discomfort that can come with it. They also liked that it’s affordable. 

Cons

One parent said: “It doesn’t come with a dropper/dispenser, which is a little inconvenient if you don’t realise at the time of purchase.”

Example review

“This was a lifesaver in our house with our firstborn who suffered both reflux and colic. It easily mixes in with his bottle of milk (or by itself), and I found it works SO quickly with a quick back rub while bubs is on the shoulder or doing bicycle legs: In addition, to be effective the taste itself isn’t offensive or displeasing.”

Read Infants’ Friend Oral Liquid reviews

Infacol Wind Drops

Features

Infacol Wind Drops help relieve infant wind before painful colic can occur. The active ingredient is Simethicone, which causes the small bubbles of gas in the baby’s stomach to join together. This forms a larger bubble which can be quickly expelled. Each bottle comes with a convenient dosage pipette and can be used on a newborn.

Price

$18.49. Buy it on Amazon.

Pros

Lots of parents say this product helped to remove trapped wind in babies, providing relief. Another reviewer said her baby took it without complaint and that it was easy to administer. 

Cons

One parent said, “It’s difficult to see how much is in the dropper.”

Example review

“Infacol has been a lifesaver for our little man, he struggled so much with wind and then we got recommended to try Infacol. I’m so glad we tried it because it has worked wonders, it seems to settle him down a lot when he’s clearly struggling with wind. Since using Infacol, we have slowly started only using it when he needs it, which is very rare. Would highly recommend this over anything else!”

Read Infacol Wind Drops reviews

Summary

Infants’ Friend vs Infacol? Parents in the Tell Me Baby community have recommended both of these drops, and according to their star rating, both Infants’ Friend vs Infacol would be worth trying if your baby is suffering from wind and gas. 

Always read the label. Follow directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional.

4 Best Dairy-Free Baby Formulas

If you’re in the market for the best dairy-free formula, you’ve come to the right place. 

The Tell Me Baby community has rated the best baby formulas they’ve tried and shared their opinions on what has or hasn’t worked for them.

Based on their baby formula reviews, we’ve put together a list of the best dairy-free formulas. (Read our baby formula comparisons to find the top-rated products.)

Before we dive into which formula products parents recommend, it’s a good idea to understand the reasons why some babies can react to cow’s milk.

If you are concerned that your baby or toddler may have a food allergy or intolerance, you should take your baby or toddler to see your GP.

Parents should also avoid switching baby formulas unless advised by their doctor, child health nurse, or dietician.

Lactose intolerance or cow’s milk allergy?

If your baby is reacting to cow’s milk formula, it could be for two reasons: lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.

Lactose intolerance is when your child is unable to digest lactose, which is the sugar in milk.  

A milk allergy is when the body reacts to the protein in milk.

Additionally, Pregnancy Birth & Baby says, “An allergy usually involves other parts of the body as well as the stomach, and may cause symptoms such as a skin rash or swelling of the face.”

If you think your child has either one of these intolerances, your GP will be able to run some tests to confirm. 

Milk allergy

Milk allergies are very common in young children. If your child has a confirmed allergy to milk, your doctor may recommend removing dairy products completely from your child’s diet – including goat’s milk. Read our best formulas for babies with allergies article.

Pregnancy Birth & Baby says, “If your baby is formula-fed, you can use soy protein formula (unless they are also allergic to soy), extensively hydrolysed formula (EHF) or amino acid-based formula (AAF). 

“Do not use formula made from cow’s milk, goat’s milk, sheep milk, HA, A2 milk or lactose-free.

“If your child is over the age of one, they can be given soy milk, calcium-enriched rice, and oat or nut milks. It is important to make sure they are getting enough calcium.”

Lactose intolerance

Babies with a diagnosed lactose intolerance may need lactose-free baby formula after seeing a doctor.

The Raising Children Network says that some lactose intolerance symptoms “are common in healthy breastfed infants.”

Additionally, the website says “most babies with lactose intolerance can still be breastfed. And if your baby is formula-fed, you can change to a low-lactose or lactose-free infant formula.” Read our article on best lactose-free formulas

For more information about how to choose the right formula for your baby, read our ultimate guide to newborn formula.

Best Dairy Free Formula

Under the WHO Code, the information presented here is free from advertising and is based on unbiased opinions from parents.

1. Karicare+ Soy Milk Formula

Karicare+ Soy Milk Formula provides an alternative for babies who can’t drink cow’s milk formula. It is based on soy protein and is free from cow’s milk protein, lactose, and sucrose.

While soy is an alternate protein to choose from. However, some babies who are allergic to cow’s milk are also allergic to soy.

Parents in the Tell Me Baby community say this formula is affordable and readily available. Some say the smell is awful, but their baby drinks it without any issues. 

Read Karicare+ Soy Milk Formula reviews

2. Nestlé Alfamino Infant Formula

Nestlé Alfamino® is a PBS listed amino acid based infant formula suitable for infants with a severe cow’s milk protein allergy, eosinophilic oesophagitis or food intolerance.

At the time of publishing this article, there was only one review for this product – but it was glowing.

Read Nestlé Alfamino Infant Formula reviews

3. Novalac Allergy

Novalac Allergy is a rice-based, premium infant formula designed for babies with a confirmed cow’s milk protein allergy.

As one happy parent wrote in their review, “Best Dairy-Free Formula! but it’s too hard to find!”

Read Novalac Allergy reviews.

4. Nutricia Neocate Gold

Nutricia Neocate Gold 400g 0-12 Months

Nutricia Neocate Gold For the dietary management of cow milk allergy, multiple food protein intolerances, and other conditions where an elemental diet is recommended.

At the time of writing this article, Nutricia Neocate Gold had one review from a very happy parent: “My youngest reacted to all other types of formulas and all other amino acid/allergy formulas. She can’t have dairy or soy and reacted to the corn syrup in other allergy formulas. She took to this straight away…”

4 Best Formulas For Gassy Babies

A gassy baby isn’t fun for anyone involved—especially when your baby is in pain. For parents of formula-fed babies, finding the best formulas for gassy babies becomes a top priority.

Changing formulas, in consultation with a healthcare provider, could help with your baby’s gas. However, keep in mind that some gas is normal for all babies.

Raising Children says, “Although gas can lead to gas pain, it is important to remember that gas is often normal, especially in newborns.”

Causes of gas in babies

Babies often swallow air, whether from sucking on an empty bottle or crying, which can lead to gas. It could also signal conditions like lactose intolerance, other food intolerances, certain gastro infections, coeliac disease, or irritable bowel syndrome, according to the Raising Children website.

If you’re worried about your baby’s gas, consult your GP or another healthcare professional.

Understanding milk proteins in baby formula

Whey and casein are the two main types of protein found in milk. Pregnancy Birth & Baby says, “Your baby’s first formula should usually be one that contains whey protein as the main type of protein.”

A baby formula that is higher in casein can be challenging for babies to digest. 

Choosing the right formula for your gassy babies

No single formula suits all babies, so finding the right one for your baby may require some trial and error.

So, for parents who have been advised to switch formulas, the Tell Me Baby community has rated and reviewed many options. Based on their reviews, we’ve compiled a list of the best formulas for gassy babies. (Read our baby formula comparisons to find the top-rated products.)

Keep in mind that parents shouldn’t change baby formula unless advised by their doctor, child health nurse or dietician.

Under the WHO Code, the information presented here is free from advertising and is based on unbiased opinions from parents.

For more information read our ultimate guide to newborn formula.

Here are the best formulas for gassy babies

1. Nestlé NAN COMFORT 1

NAN Comfort 1, a whey-dominant starter infant formula made from cow’s milk, provides balanced, high-quality nutrition for formula-fed babies.

Many parents say this formula was gentle on baby’s tummy and didn’t cause constipation. 

“Baby has been having it since he was 1 week old and it doesn’t upset his stomach or cause constipation. Only downside is that it expires 3 weeks after it’s open, so if you are like us and only use it for tops ups, there is a lot of waste involved,” wrote one reviewer. 

Read Nestlé NAN COMFORT 1 reviews.

2. Bellamy’s Organic Step 1 Infant Formula

best formula for gassy babies

Bellamy’s Organic Step 1 Infant Formula is loved by parents for its Australian-made and organic ingredients. While one parent notes that it’s hard to rate baby formulas because all babies are different, she adds that her daughter loved this brand.

Another parent wrote: “I bought this product as a backup formula while breastfeeding. I did quite a bit of research before buying, and I chose this brand because it’s so gentle on Bub’s tummy, organic and Australian made.”

Read Bellamy’s Organic Step 1 Infant Formula reviews

3. a2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula Stage 1

a2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula Stage 1 contains only the naturally occurring A2 type of beta-casein protein, which may help support your baby’s natural digestion.

Some parents said in their review that their baby didn’t have any issues with this formula. Others found their baby became a little bit constipated – but like all baby formulas, it depends on the baby.

Read a2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula Stage 1 reviews

4. Aptamil Gold+ 1

Aptamil Gold+ 1 has been used by many parents in the Tell Me Baby community. Some parents had gas issues; others said their baby guzzled this formula down.

One parent wrote: “She really loved the tastes, it was gentle on her tummy, and the price point isn’t too bad.”

Read Aptamil Gold+ 1 reviews

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8 Best Pregnancy Tests Chosen by Aussie Mums

Choosing the best Pregnancy Test is so important for women who are trying to conceive. The Tell Me Baby community has rated the ones they’ve tried and shared their opinion on what has, or hasn’t, worked for them. Here are ten top pregnancy tests that our community loves: Affiliate links below.

Here are the 8 best pregnancy tests

1. First Response Instream Pregnancy Test

First Response Early Result In-Stream Pregnancy Test 1-Pack

With its sensitive technology, the FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result In-Stream Pregnancy Test can detect very low levels of the pregnancy hormone hCG 6 days before the day of your missed.

Read reviews on the First Response Early Result In-Stream Pregnancy Test here.

2. First Response Pregnancy Test

The First Response Pregnancy Test with patented ultra sensitive technology can detect very low levels of the pregnancy hormone, so you can know sooner.

Read reviews on the First Response Pregnancy Test here.

3. Clearblue Digital Pregnancy Test

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The Clearblue Digital Pregnancy Test is two tests in one. It not only does it tells you if you’re pregnant or not but also indicates how many weeks since conception occurred

Read reviews on the Clearblue Digital Pregnancy Test here.

4. First Response 7 Day Pregnancy Planning Kit

Maximise your chances of becoming pregnant by predicting your two most fertile days in the month with the FIRST RESPONSE™ 7 Day Pregnancy Planning Kit.

Read reviews on the First Response 7 Day Pregnancy Planning Kit here.

5. Pregnosis in Stream Early Pregnancy Test

The Pregnosis In-Stream Early Pregnancy Test does not require urine sample collection as test can be done by directly placing the device in the urine stream.

Read reviews on the Pregnosis In-Stream Early Pregnancy Test here.

6. Clearblue Plus Pregnancy Test

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The Clearblue Plus Pregnancy Test is over 99% accurate and can give you results as fast as 1 minute. Read reviews on the Clearblue Plus Pregnancy Test here.

7. First Response Digital Pregnancy Test

First Response Digital Pregnancy Test 1-Pack
The First Response Digital Pregnancy Test is sensitive enough to give results as early as 6 days before your missed period (5 days before your expected period).
Read reviews on the First Response Digital Pregnancy Test here.

8. Pregnosis Dip & Read Early Pregnancy Test

Pregnosis Dip & Read Early Pregnancy Test

The Pregnosis Dip & Read Early Pregnancy Test is performed by dipping the test into a urine sample collected in a cup. It is economical and easy to use with fast result.

Read reviews on the Pregnosis Dip & Read Early Pregnancy Test here.

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