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Reflux Reality : A Guide for Families–Book Release

babyunivers — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 03:34:27 +0000

REFLUX REALITY
A Guide for Families By Glenda Blanch
Rrp $24.95

Exhausted, worried parents; sick, unsettled babies or children – that is not how most of us envisage life for our family. Everyone hopes to have a healthy child but when we are faced with problems that appear to have no answers it can be stressful and exhausting and it can place a huge strain on the family.

Those who are not directly affected by reflux may see it as normal or even trivial; some may think of reflux as just ‘a bit of vomiting’ or a behavioural issue. The lack of understanding of the condition and its associated issues means that many families do not receive the support they need. ‘Everyone, even the baby, can look healthy and normal but [reflux] can be a private hell because the ferocity of its blow can often be unleashed when no-one else is around.’ – Felicity Chapman, Founder and Director Mothers Be Heard

REFLUX REALITY A GUIDE FOR FAMILIES offers comprehensive advice and practical guidelines and support. It is THE essential book for any family with a baby or child who suffers from reflux. ‘Having barely existed through reflux with both of our boys when they were babies, I know firsthand how challenging those days can be. How much more supported I would have felt if I had had a book like this.’ – Felicity Chapman

Some of the topics covered include:
What causes reflux?* Common characteristics* Complications* Common myths about reflux in children* When to seek medical advice* Medical investigations and procedures* Managing reflux* Information on feeding and sleeping* Food sensitivities* Use of medication* Complementary medicine* The reality and impact of reflux* Coping tips* and much more. ‘All reflux parents know our babies are unsettled, unhappy, tired and in pain. This fantastic book contains suggested management tips, complementary and traditional medicine suggestions, survival and coping techniques as well as strategies to get your baby to the other side of this unwelcome health issue. It is hugely welcomed in the world of 21st century parenting’ – Claudia Keech, Founder & CEO, Motherinc

The Author: Glenda Blanch is the mother to three children who have all suffered from gastro-oesophageal reflux and its complications and is a sufferer of the condition herself. She has held many key positions in the Reflux Infants Support Association Inc. and has experience as a registered nurse. So, armed with both medical knowledge and life experience Glenda is the ideal person to have written this book. She has an insight into the medical aspects of the condition, knows what parents want and need to know and conveys the information in a language that is easy to understand. She knows how important it is for families to be well informed and feel supported throughout their reflux journey and has worked tirelessly for the RISA Inc for many years.

Baby Bags – Full Of Free Quality Baby Stuff!

babyunivers — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:38:14 +0000

Free baby goodies and gifts, who doesn’t love to receive free baby stuff!

Especially when it’s good quality actual baby products and samples, that are useful for a new mum and new baby.

Having a new baby means there is so much to organize, prepare and budget for, before the arrival of your newest family member. Its nice when you have a little ‘win’ and find a few baby items that are good quality and free.

Baby bags are full of free baby stuff such as: nappies, wipes, change mat, magazines, soothers, baby food, breast pads, sterilizer bags, milk/food storage cups, baby wash samples, cream samples for mum and baby and much more.

One huge benefit of obtaining one of these baby bags is that most to all of the items you will find in the bags, you will need in your day to day baby bag, they are the perfect size to fit into all the pockets and compartments, plus you will get to try before you decide or need to purchase more!

Another huge benefit to obtaining one of these baby bags is the brilliant information they also provide, such as: postnatal depression support, information and phone numbers, baby directories, where to find certain mother and baby products and services from local and national business and services.

They really are a little treasure pack of goodies and information that are beneficial, useful and helpful and any new mum. Plus get sent directly to you!

At hello babe we produce wonderful mother and baby products designed to assist new mums, books, gift bags, directories and magazines, that are useful, informative, fun and easy to use and understand.

We understand that new mums are time and energy poor but want to know everything there is to know about babies and products and services, so we have done all the research and packaged them up to make it easy. Made and researched by mums for mums! Anything a new mum will need to use, try, buy, hear about, know about will be found in our products!

Please contact http://www.hellobabe.com.au
Ask Nana Daphne is a free baby information website with loads of information on everything baby, plus lots of free giveaways for new mums! http://www.asknanadaphne.bigpixie.com

"My baby is gifted"

babyunivers — Wed, 26 May 2010 04:10:16 +0000

"My baby is gifted"

What comes to mind when you hear a statement like this?

Some say, "Nonsense! A baby is too young to show gifted intelligence!",

or the regularly scoffed, "But all babies are gifted!"

and then, occasionally, a parent secretly worries, "Oh dear, I think my baby really might be gifted" but says not a word.

When you come to the realisation that your little one is indeed a gifted child, so many thoughts race through your head! Books are devoured to find out if your gut feeling is right, and websites are trawled to gain shared knowledge from people all around the world.

What do I do about my Gifted child?

When your realisation becomes your new reality what do you do next?

Get on with life?

Ignore the giftedness?

Over-indulge the giftedness?

At Gifted Toys we empathise with your journey. We understand that you need to do what is best for your child, your family and your circumstances. We also believe that like all children, your child needs, above all else, to feel loved and secure and be given wonderful opportunities to grow and develop. There are times though that your gifted child may demand more from you because they need:

* constant stimulation of the mind

* new challenges

* interesting ideas to explore

* intriguing experiences that quench their never-ending desire for more.

Gifted children are passionate learners and so often are passionate about one thing, whether it be history, dinosaurs, space, building, puzzles… gifted children seem to be consumed by their passion and take as much from it as they can. At Gifted Toys we catalogue or products according to your child’s age and their passions.

Do gifted babies have passions? Definitely!

Your baby may show extreme emotion when they are outdoors exploring the great wide world, or engrossed completely by the set of blocks their big sister played with, they may show great determination in trying to speak to you and indeed some speak at a very early age. Very often, your gifted baby shows signs of their extraordinary intelligence from the moment of their birth.

At Gifted Toys we aim to help you on your journey, and with this aim we have devised our new concept in gifted products. We are pleased to announce our new range of "Gifted Packs" – a bag of goodies designed to meet the needs of your gifted baby, toddler, or school child. As gifted children generally develop at a faster pace than a typical learner, the products in each bag are aimed to match the intelligence level of your baby, not their age.

For example, the Gifted Baby Pack is designed for babies 12 months to two years, but the range of toys and products were originally designed for children three to four years of age. Inside the Gifted Baby Pack are items such as magnetic letters and numbers, puzzles, sight word cards and more to match their interest in letters, words and numbers.

We know that you will love the Gifted Packs, because your child will instantly feel comfortable playing at this advanced level.

Is my baby gifted?

If you are feeling unsure about whether your baby or child is showing gifted signs and behaviours, please contact us. Our specialist is a teacher trained in Gifted Education who is also mother and aunt to gifted children. She too, is passionate about all things gifted.

Visit www.giftedtoys.com.au for more information about our Gifted Packs, our product range, or to contact our Gifted Specialist.

At Gifted Toys, we really do hope that we can help you to nurture their passions and challenge their minds.

From Nurture to Nature within

babyunivers — Thu, 06 May 2010 05:46:08 +0000

Launching this May 2010, Nature Within is a divine range of unscented, natural, organic skin care specifically developed for a baby’s sensitive skin. Nature Within’s baby skin care products contain skin nurturing oils such as Avocado, Evening Primrose, Calendula and Shea Butter. The Ph balanced formulations are hypoallergenic and rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, to soften, soothe and protect baby’s skin while being completely unscented. Because, the only fragrance a mother and baby need is each other!

Nature Within was created by Gold Coast based mother of two, Nadine Hall. Both Nadine’s children suffered with eczema and when looking for baby products tailored to sensitive skin she noticed that most contained essential oils or synthetic fragrances, which can irritate a baby’s delicate skin. So, as a qualified Aromatherapist and Certified Infant Massage Instructor, she decided to set about developing an organic skincare brand made using pure, simplified ingredients, just for babies. After three years of extensive research and product development and working in conjunction with a cosmetic chemist, the Nature Within brand was born.

“Babies under three months should have a very simple skincare routine and shouldn’t use products containing essential oils. I created Nature Within because I wanted products that used natural organic ingredients, were fragrance free and didn’t contain essential oils. As well as products that listed all the ingredients, not just a few. I wanted to know what these ingredients were, not just a long list of confusing, hard to pronounce names that made me question what was actually going into my children’s bodies” said Nadine Hall, Creator and Director of Nature Within.

Paediatric research has confirmed that a new born baby’s skin is five times thinner than that of an adult. This means a baby’s skin is not yet fully developed, it is very sensitive and able to absorb potential irritants easily. This makes it prone to dryness and irritation which can lead to eczema or other skin conditions. One in five children suffers from eczema and the occurrence of babies with sensitive skin is growing. Many believe this is due to the levels of chemical ingredients and synthetic products we use in our everyday households. Mothers are become increasingly aware of the harmful effect of chemicals and are paying more attention to the ingredient labels when buying products for their precious babies. As consumers we are all becoming much more aware of the benefits of using natural and organic skincare, especially for babies.

Nature Within’s new range of organic baby skincare was created exclusively for sensitive, allergy prone skin, but can be used by all mother’s that want the best for their baby’s. All Nature Within organic products are free from artificial colours, fragrances and essential oils. They contain no petrochemicals, mineral oils, sulphate surfactants, paraben preservatives, pesticides or fertilizers. The products are not tested on animals and use recyclable packaging. This organic baby skin care range is made in Australia in a TGA manufacturing laboratory following strict, sterile procedures under stringent quality control practices.

The Nature Within range includes:

Baby Body & Hair Cleanser 250ml – RRP: $15.99

This gentle low foaming, Ph balanced and fragrance free blend is specially formulated to cleanse and nurture your baby’s skin and hair. The nourishing blend of certified organic Avocado Oil, Evening Primrose Oil and Aloe Vera is suitable for sensitive, dry, itchy, and eczema prone skin.

Baby Moisturiser 200ml – RRP: $18.99

A nourishing blend of certified organic Shea Butter and Avocado Oil combined with the nurturing properties of Calendula and Evening Primrose. This rich moisturiser will leave your baby’s skin feeling simply divine. The Nature Within Baby Moisturiser is suitable for sensitive, dry, itchy, and eczema prone skin. For best results use within five minutes of baby’s bath to help lock in moisture.

Baby Bottom & Barrier Balm 50gm – RRP: $13.99

A rich nourishing balm of Shea Butter, Beeswax, Calendula and Vitamin E specially formulated to protect and soothe baby’s skin. This Baby Bottom Balm provides a light moisture barrier, protecting and soothing sensitive little bottoms. The Nature Within Bottom and Barrier Balm is suitable for nappy rash and cradle cap.

Baby Massage & Bath & Blend 125ml – RRP: $16.99

This rich blend is specially formulated with Apricot Kernel and Safflower Oil combined with the skin softening properties of Calendula, Evening Primrose Oil and Vitamin E. Used in baby massage to promote bonding this divine massage lotion will add restful sleep and ensure your baby’s next massage is sheer bliss. The Nature Within Baby Massage & Bath & Blend is suitable for sensitive, dry, itchy, and eczema prone skin. Add a capful to running water or to disperse this unique blend in the bath you can add equal amounts of full cream milk to the water.

Beautiful Baby Gift Pack – RRP: $59.00

This gorgeous pack is the perfect gift for a mother-to-be or to set up the nursery for your new arrival. It contains the Nature Within Baby Massage & Bath Blend, Baby Body & Hair Cleanser, Baby Moisturiser and Baby Bottom Balm. The pack includes everything you need for a baby’s skincare.

The only fragrance a mother and baby need is each other.

Nature Within, natural and organic skincare for babies.

Nature Within is available online at www.naturewithin.com.au, call 1300 229 488, email enquiries@naturewithin.com.au

Captivating Cake Toppers

babyunivers — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:19:24 +0000

Captivating Cake Toppers are handmade figurines that will delight and impress with their charm and originality.

Designed and created by Alison, she will create a figurine that captures the individuality and essence of you.

Adorning any cake, a Captivating Cake Topper will impress your guests with its unique reflection of your event.

Great for baby showers or 1st birthdays.

Bride and Groom figurines can be created to represent a couple on their special day, uniquely depicting the same flowers, gown and hairstyles.

Or surprise a loved one with a figurine on their special birthday cake that is a reflection of them and their favourite toy, pet or even hobby. It is limited only by your imagination.

Then after the celebration your Captivating Cake Topper becomes a keepsake that you can treasure for generations to come.

Add that very special, unique touch to your next occasion.

Visit Captivating Cake Toppers

Simply Gifts

babyunivers — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:05:59 +0000

One of the most breathtaking moments is when we welcome a new life into this world. And what better way to celebrate such a special event than with a gorgeously unique gift from one-stop, online boutique gift shop, Simply Gifts Ltd.

Simplygifts.com.au provides you with spectacular, stylish gift options that can be customised to your needs and wrapped to your specifications. Gifts can be delivered anywhere in Australia and ordering only takes minutes!

A special present for baby showers, newborns, toddlers and for new mums, Simply Gifts offers a diverse and unique range of gifts to choose from.

Wrap up your warmest wishes with a Pamper New Mum and Baby Gift set, containing delicious Organic Tonic lotions, baby milk and shampoo to pamper both newborn and mum. After a bath wrap up your little bundle with a warm cotton knitted patch blanket and let Mum relax with a heat pillow and a comprehensive guide book about babies, “Baby Love”. A truly beautiful present, wrapped in a gorgeous gift box.

Memories are priceless and with the adorable All About Baby journal, preserving the special baby’s first moments and mementoes will be effortless. This thoughtful gift comes with cute stickers to record development and plenty of space to add photos.

Want a stylish yet practical gift? Garden of Dreams looks just like a fresh bouquet but it’s more than a bunch of pretty flowers; each flower is an essential baby item such as a jumpsuit, bib and singlet that new parents can’t get enough of!

Skip Hop Duo Delux Bag is a versatile bag that will come in handy when baby junior starts to play in the park. Made out of durable canvas with plenty of waterproof pockets and a strap that can convert a shoulder bag into an attachable bag to any stroller, this bag is a must for parents who will run around with their little one!
Would you like to add a bit of this and a bit of that from a few different hamper sets? No worries!

Simply call the Simply Gifts customer service centre on 1300 66 11 24, or 00612 9913 4000, if calling from outside Australia to fully customise a gift for your special little ones.

Visit the Baby Gifts section at www.simplygifts.com.au or contact Simply Gifts on 1300 66 11 24 for the whole range of exquisite gift options.

MikyB:-) Launches Long Sleeve Rash Shirts for Baby

babyunivers — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:13:18 +0000

Gold Coast, QLD, 2nd September, 2009 – MikyB:-) Fun Kids Clothes™ has extended its range
of Long Sleeve rash swim shirts to include baby sizes newborn to 12 months. The shirts have
UPF50+ Sun Protection – SPF50 Blocks 98% of harmful UVA & UVB. The fabric (20% Spandex
80% Nylon) is super soft, fast drying, odour resistant, breathable and comfortable. The shirts
have extra long sleeves, ample body length and soft flatlock stitching. The white fabric has been
specifically chosen as it reflects the sun and is fade resistant. The boys shirt has an aqua “Surf
beach life” print on the front with aqua stitching. The girls shirt has an aqua and hot pink hibiscus
“Summer” print on the front with aqua stitching.

The swim shirts are available now via our online store: www.mikyb.com.au for just $28. Sizes
available: Newborn to 3 months, 3 months to 6 months, 6 months to 9 months, and 12 months.

Different styles and colours are also available for kids up to 8 years old.

About MikyB:-)
MikyB:-) clothing is a small family business designing practical clothing for babies, toddlers and
preschoolers. Our clothing is designed for everyday wear with colours and designs that are age
appropriate. Our clothes are designed in Australia for the Australian climate and lifestyle. MikyB:-)
garments are designed by a mum for mums.

For Further Media Information Contact :
Kim Braid
sales@mikyb.com.au
07 56071708
www.mikyb.com.au

The Nappy Bucket – Australian distributors of FuzziBunz

babyunivers — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:37:53 +0000

The Nappy Bucket has just become the Australian distributors of the FuzziBunz® range of modern cloth nappies and baby accessories. FuzziBunz® nappies are the workhorse of all reusable nappying systems, are made with only the finest and most innovative materials and the stylish three-layered patented design works hard to keep your baby’s bottom dry and rash-free. Modern cloth nappies are not just practical, better for the environment and cheaper in the long term, but with their great colours and materials they also make a fashion statement. Visit The Nappy Bucket (www.nappybucket.com.au) for more information about the benefits of using modern cloth nappies.

FuzziBunz® offers both Perfect Sized and One Size pocket nappies. Each has their pros and cons. If a trim fitting nappy is important to you, then the ‘Perfect Sized’ nappies are just, well, perfect, with most babies only using 2 sizes – small (0 – 6 months) and medium (6 – 36 months). The large size of these nappies is excellent if you are looking for a great fitting nappy for an older child. These come complete with one super thirsty microfibre insert that slips neatly into the back pocket of the nappy, and they have an outer layer of PUL (a waterproof and breathable laminate) so no extra cover is needed.

If a nappy that will last from birth to toilet training, and will stand up to 3 years of use (and possibly more) is what you value – and you are willing to sacrifice some trimness for this – then the ‘One Size’ is the answer for you. The FuzziBunz® One Size nappies are the most adjustable and innovative one size cloth nappies on the market today. These fantastic nappies adjust through adjustable elastic, NOT snap downs on the front of the nappy like most other brands of one size nappies. These nappies fit from 3.2. – 16kg and have button-adjusted waist and leg casings (similar to the adjustable waistbands for children and maternity wear). So, instead of 3 length settings, you can set up to 8+ sizes, and instead of NO waist settings, you have up to 4+. This great one size nappy also comes complete with 2 microfibre inserts that fit into the back pocket, and with the same great outer layer of PUL.

As the Australian distributors, we aim to provide our customers with a reliable, efficient and cost effective supply of FuzziBunz® products, as well as being able to deliver up-to-the-minute customer service. Our first big shipment of nappies arrives at the end of September. Visit our new FuzziBunz® website at www.fuzzibunzaustralia.com.au to learn more about these great nappies and where you can purchase them from. Feel free to contact us at sales@fuzzibunzaustralia.com.au if you have any questions at all about these products or if you are interested in wholesaling the FuzziBunz® range of nappies.

Pink or Blue – Fetal Doppler Hire- Listen to your Baby’s heartbeat at home!

babyunivers — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:15:09 +0000

Now you have experienced the joy of discovering you are Pregnant. Becoming a Parent is a wonderful journey. One of the most amazing experiences on this journey is hearing the sound of your unborn baby.

A Fetal Doppler from Pink or Blue enables you to listen to your baby’s heartbeat at anytime, easing your mind and allowing you and your family to discover the joy of hearing your unborn baby during pregnancy.

The Fetal Doppler can be used to hear the baby’s heartbeat from betweeen 10 – 12 weeks. Hire now at www.pinkorblue.com.au or call 1300 787 609

Special Offer- Hire the Fetal Doppler and receive a $10 gift voucher each month you hire!

See the Fetal Doppler instructional video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l72IxgbONW0

DIY Naming Ceremonies

babyunivers — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:43:35 +0000

Want to have a quality Naming Ceremony for your baby without the big-ticket cost of having a celebrant conduct the ceremony?

Don’t know where to start to create a meaningful and beautiful ceremony?

The answer for you could be a script-only DIY Naming Ceremony created especially for your child by one of Australia’s most experienced Naming Celebrants.

DIY Naming Ceremonies provides this service for parents who wish to deliver the ceremony themselves or have a close friend or relative do so on their behalf.

The ceremony will be based on information you provide through completing a workbook that will be provided to you on receipt of your payment, so it will be very personal to you (not a one-size-fits-all ceremony) and all types of families can be accommodated.

For the $150 fee you will receive

A Ceremony Information Pack and Workbook
The skills and knowledge of a very experienced naming celebrant applied to the creation of a personal ceremony written especially for your baby. This ceremony will include a welcome, promises by the parents, appointment of sponsors (godparents or mentors), sponsor promises, the formal naming and your reason for the choice of names
A beautifully presented bound copy of the ceremony that is suitable for reading from on the day.
a PDF of a naming certificate you can print yourself
a PDF file for certificates for godparents you can print yourself.

DIY Naming Ceremonies can also provide printed certificates. Just upgrade the package by paying an extra $8 for each certificate.

For more information go to www.diynamingceremonies.com.au or phone (07) 3378 3005

Contact:

Jennifer Cram
P O Box 20
Indooroopilly QLD 4068
Phone 07 3378 3005