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Recent Survey Suggests Economic Crisis May Be Limiting the Number of Kids We're Having
Parenting and pregnancy website Mum Zone recently surveyed 1,500 subscribers about how the economic crisis is affecting them and their families. Despite the governments' continued efforts to encourage Aussies to expand their families, almost 70% of respondents indicated that the current economic conditions are a factor in deciding how many children they would like... read more New Study: Forward Facing Strollers May Negatively Affect Development
A New British Study published last Friday (28th November) suggests that children in forward facing strollers are less likely to talk, laugh and interact. Many Celebrity Parents are already aware of this. Researchers say children who are put in a position where they are not face to face with their parents or caregivers could suffer emotional and language problems down the road... read more The Babywedge Story
Our son was just one week old when we noticed that he wasn't holding his milk down, after almost every feed he would vomit, even after we burped him and put him down to sleep. We were very worried that our baby was in pain because he would draw his legs up towards his chest and make an awful uncomfortable noise... read more What to wear this Summer? Your baby of course!
Owner and developer of the JOEY SLING, Aynur Turker is a mother of two (including a newborn!) and a firm believer in baby wearing. This time-honoured and age-old tradition has its roots far back in history and is well known for a myriad of benefits. Aynur believes that if you use the JOEY SLING, not only will you look funky and stylish, but... read more New Survey Says Kids to Get Christmas Bonanza & Aussie Mums Confident of Economic Outlook
A new survey published by Australian parenting site Mum Zone has revealed some startling insights into how our country's mothers plan to weather the Christmas period. According to the survey of almost 1,500 mums... read more
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No need to hide away anymore! Be proud to breastfeed - and maintain your privacy
A mother from Maroochydore has approached the anti-discrimination board after being told to use the toilet block to breastfeed at her local pool. Felecia Tappenden, Director of KissKiss HugHug, has also been faced with uncomfortable situations when breastfeeding in public - and on one occasion actually did breastfeed her baby in a public toilet while out for dinner at a local Chinese restaurant... read more
Bring glamour into the kitchen with a range of sexy new aprons - Introducing Mabel Alice Vera
Made with love, 'Kitchen wear' label Mabel Alice Vera by LouLou O'brien is designed to draw out the kitchen vixen in us all, turning domestic drudgery into something glamorous, sexy and fun! LouLou learnt to sew, cook, knit, crochet and garden thanks to lessons from her beloved Nanna - Mabel Alice Vera Spindler.... read more
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Hate Cutting Onions?
If you hate cutting onions, buy precut frozen onions instead of fresh. Once they are cooked it is hard to tell the... read more Keeping Baby Names in the Family
If you want to name your baby after a family member but can't decide on which side of the family, try and find a name... read more View More Parenting & Pregnancy Tips
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Latest Parenting & Baby Articles
 How to Travel With a Baby/Toddler and Still Keep Your Routine
Parents frequently ask "is it worth changing the routine now, when we are planning a holiday soon?" I simply answer YES of course!! Your baby/toddler's routine doesn't go out the window due to any change in your routine or holiday season. In fact it won't be a holiday if the routine isn't stuck to as best as possible... read more
 Holiday Preparation: Making a Packing List with Categories
Especially with small ones, making a packing list with categories is an absolute must! I make a list for each of my boys about 2 weeks before hand and keep it on the kitchen counter, so I can easily add to it when I think of something new. I tend to group my list into 6 different categories... Eat, Sleep, Play, Clothes, Miscellaneous and Car/Plane... read more
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Pregnant? To buy... or not to buy?
With so many products and choices to choose from, it can be difficult to decide what you really do and don't need to buy. Amanda Jephtha from Planning for Babe writes this objective series to help you decide - with confidence.
 To buy... or not to buy?
Part 4: The Second Pram
From streamlined ultra-lights perfect for air travel to complicated folding contraptions, George Jetson style, a second pram can be handy for quick errands and messy occasions. But do you actually need one?... read more
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 Holly & Lily's Story
When baby Lily failed her hearing test at three days of age, mum Holly wasn't overly concerned. However, follow up tests revealed that Lily had moderate hearing loss - some of her inner ear tiny sensors did not develop. Lily was fitted with hearing aids at three months and has not looked back... read more
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Get out and about and enjoy the summer with a KissKiss HugHug Breastfeeding Cover and Dummy Saver. Ideal for travelling on planes, in foreign countries - and just when out and about or at a bbq with friends, a KissKiss HugHug Breastfeeding Cover and Dummy Saver pack can make life easy for mums on the move.
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