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Experts suggest that nothing promotes closeness between a newborn and mum like breastfeeding. There are many well known benefits of breastfeeding your newborn. However with breastfeeding there are chances you may develop mastitis. It is often caused by the swelling of blocked milk ducts or a bacterial infection resulting in painful abscess. What should I do if... Read More

Organic Cotton Baby Dolls Arrive in Australia

Keptin-Jr Baby Dolls are made from BPA & phthalate-free vinyl with an organic cotton torso and clothing and stuffed with Ingeo fibre, a man made biodegradable fibre derived from corn, not petroleum. The chemical BPA (Bisphenol-A) has been shown to have many adverse effects on our gealth, especially for toddlers, and now a new study has... Read More

Environmentally friendly Little Takas disposable nappies

New Mum and swimming great Elka Whalan is ambassador for Little Takas nappy range New mum and Australian swimming great Elka Whalan (nee Graham), is set to launch the environmentally friendly Little Takas disposable nappy range in Australia. At 90 per cent biodegradable, and made from viscose and corn based fibre, the Little Takas range will... Read More

Stop Scalds and Burns in the Kitchen

We all want our kids to be safe in the kitchen. It’s terrible to think of our little one suffering with cuts, scalds and burns – but it happens, and it’s increasing. According to research from KidSafe, the level of new burn patients admitted to hospital has increased over the past 4 years by a... Read More

Pregnancy

Pregnancy exercise

Exercise for pregnant women: Is it safe? Pregnant women often enquire if exercise is safe for them during the course of their pregnancy. Not so long ago, exercise for pregnant women was a definite no-no. Perception has changed over time and doctors now opine that exercise is beneficial for pregnant women. Although light to moderate exercise... Read More

Pelvic floor exercises

Pelvic floor exercises There is a lot of myth today surrounding pregnancy, delivery and post pregnancy care information - it’s hard to know what to believe anymore as you come across conflicting advice. Experts may be divided on pregnancy care and procedures but when it comes to pelvic floor exercises they all agree on its importance... Read More

Pregnancy Symptoms

Pregnancy Symptoms: what to expect? Are you expecting? If you have been trying to conceive it may be a few short weeks after conception before you know for sure you are pregnant. However there are a few common symptoms that you can learn to identify that you are in the stages of early pregnancy. Physical changes Missed period:... Read More

Aussie women shun workplace toilets

An astonishing one in three Australian women (34 per cent) admit they will never ever use the toilets at work to go for a ‘number two’¹, according to a survey released today by the Continence Foundation of Australia (CFA) to coincide with Continence Awareness Week (1-7 August). The survey also revealed a massive 78 per cent... Read More

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French inspired & renowned for quality and style, SanCerre produce unique jewellery pieces with symbolic undertones for mothers and their mini me’s. SanCerre was founded in 2006 by a Melbourne based designer after she discovered a village in France by the same name. Here she was given a treasured gift from a much loved elderly... Read More

Geoff Jansz Recipes

Toasted Turkish Breads

Professional Chef, TV presenter and Dad Geoff Jansz has shared some of his great recipes with Mum Zone readers. Toasted Turkish Breads Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 turkish rolls 1/2 cup Rosella Tomato... Read More

Geoff Jowett Recipes

Sizzling Summer Salads to Keep Your Body Trim

HEALTH GURU GEOFF JOWETT RECOMMENDS SOME SIZZLING SUMMER SALADS TO KEEP YOUR BODY TRIM While healthy eating can sometimes be a challenge, the warm summer months make it a lot easier to turn down... Read More

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