I am a first time mum to an 8 month old son. This forum has been an amazing help to me throughout our entire journey. There is an extensive amount of information and help available. Saved me quite a few times. Thanks

Great forum with a stack of information!
Things can get a little narky but I think that's just the on-line world.

The site offers a range of information around pregnancy, birth and parenting (all different ages, single/same-sex) as you would expect but also has discussions around health, grief and loss, education, working, product reviews, games...etc etc......

A really excellent resource for anyone I think. I have been a member for years!

Approximate cost: $free

I have been a member with essential baby since my first child 2004. The forums has helped me a lot, has great advice, support and competitions.
Has games and u can also sell your baby stuff.
So much different forums to suit everyone's needs.
Has a lot of information for first time mums
Don't get much time to get on these days though still
Manage to play the games to chill out.

This online community has been a lifesaver for me as a mum! It has allowed me to feel connected with other mums locally and Australia wide while I'm at home with the kids. The discussion forums are fantastic and because of the large number of members moves really quickly so you feel like you're actually having a conversation! The advice and chatting about issues and parenting stuff has been so important to me since becoming a mum!