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Latest Media Releases
You indulge, we donate: Boon Chocolate month of giving to Opportunity Australia
Sydney's favourite new chocolate haven, Boon Chocolate has partnered with Opportunity International Australia to launch "You indulge, We donate: Boon Chocolate month of giving to Opportunity Australia", proving that business can be creative about helping to alleviate world poverty. Starts July 1... read more A Healthy Path to Motherhood:
Pregnant Women Needed For Research
Are you pregnant? If you are within the first 18 weeks of pregnancy, RMIT University invites you to complete a confidential survey about your health habits (eg. eating and physical activity). This survey will help to identify factors that influence women's health habits during pregnancy... read more Dads and their kids cooking together
- Iain 'Huey' Hewitson and daughter Charlotte
Most Mums know how much their kids enjoy cooking. But why should it just be Mums? Dads should be cooking with their kids too and Iain 'Huey' Hewitson is leading by example. Huey often has his 7 year old daughter, Charlotte, on his show, Hueys Cooking Adventures... read more Food and Finance Trumps Yummy Mummy
Australian mums reveal their top concerns in 2009 are the family’s nutritional needs and household finances, taking an enormous priority over their own desires including clothes, cosmetics and time out. Westfield surveyed 1100 mums and found that mums are selflessly sacrificing everything for their family... read more Planet Ark searching for National Tree Day site coordinators
Planet Ark is calling all green thumbs to help contribute to Australia's future generations and environment, by becoming a Site Coordinator for Schools Tree Day on July 31 or National Tree Day on August 2. Schools Tree Day and National Tree Day, now in its 14th year, has mobilised more than two million volunteers to plant over 13 million trees nationally, since its inception... read more
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Engage and invigorate baby's senses with the new Fisher-Price® 2009 Nursery Range
Fisher-Price®, the brand that's better for baby, and better for Mum, presents the new additions to the most trusted name in Nursery products. The 2009 range includes the gorgeous Precious Planet™ collection that celebrates the magic and wonder of the world’s baby animals and more... read more
Finally a portable steriliser that fits in your bag!
Nobody likes to see their baby sick. A pacifier is a common breeding ground and transporter of harmful germs. The number of bacteria on dirty bottle nipples and pacifiers is far greater than on toys and general household goods. Help prevent these little nasties from harming your precious little ones by using the worlds first purpose built portable pacifier sterilizer - Pipila... read more
Healthy, Low Fat, Gourmet Recipes from Weight Loss Guru Geoff Jowett
 Over the coming weeks, Bodytrim weight loss guru Geoff Jowett will be sharing some of his deliciously tasty, healthy, low fat gourmet recipes of various cuisines.
Try Geoff's Greek Recipes!
Missed Geoff's other recipes?
Easy, Delicious & Healthy Recipes from Geoff Jansz  Professional Chef, TV presenter and Dad Geoff Jansz has shared some great recipes with Mum Zone readers. Try these: Chicken, Cashew and Snow Pea
Stir Fry, Tandoori Chicken Wrap, Grilled Fish with Mango Salsa, Toasted Turkish Breads and Country Lamb Pie.... read more
Thinking of Returning to Work?  Mum Zone's resident Professional Job Specialist Leigh Kostiainen of Hire My Mum is available to answer some of your questions!
Topics include: childcare costs, contributing financially to your household, returning to work, if it's been a long time since you worked in an office, keeping up your skills, how your partner feels about you returning to work, suitable child minding or support networks, where to start finding a job, the ideal work from home job, identifying a scam job that could cost you money and more.
 Check out our new Help for Mums Returning to Work page now!
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Parenting & Pregnancy Tips
Plastic bibs save mess and washing
My baby is at the messy stage so he's now using a plastic bib and it saves heaps of cleaning and washing. It's so easy... read more Save Money with a Belly Belt
Put off buying maternity clothes for a bit longer by using a Belly Belt. A Belly Belt joins each side of the fly of... read more View More Parenting & Pregnancy Tips
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Check out our Competitions page! This month go in the running to win:
 Win a $50 Gift Voucher from Iddy Biddy Boo
Iddy Biddy Boo is an exciting online store offering a modern, stylish and affordable selection of personalised products and gifts for kids of all ages. We have a gorgeous range of products that mums love not only for their practicality but also for their style and durability - they are built to last!
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 Win one of two makeUwell WaterWell Packs from makeUwell
A makeUwell WaterWell is a lightweight stainless steel 100% recyclable and environmentally friendly bottle, which is reusable and an ideal BPA Free substitute to plastic bottles. They have been designed to enable you to respect the environment, so you do NOT need to use plastic bottles to hold your liquids.
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Latest Parenting & Baby Articles
 Winter - the perfect time for kids to learn to swim!
Often we think of swimming as a summer sport and that summer is the best time to teach your kids to swim - but is it? On the surface this seems reasonable and logical especially when most outdoor swimming pools and learn to swim facilities close during the colder months of the year. But is this reasonable and logical assumption correct?... read more
 Teaching your kids good organising habits
The way our brain is built dictates our natural level of "organisedness". Certain parts of our brains are responsible for logic, organised, sequential thought. For some of us, it's the most dominant part of our brain. For others, it's the opposite! If your kids struggle to keep their time and their spaces organised, there are a few measures you can take to help them... read more
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Guidance on Your Child's Behaviour and Child Care
 Mum Zone's new resident Child Behavioural and Child Care Expert Ruth Powell, author of
'Choosing Child Care' is available to answer some of your questions.
Topics include: Guiding children's behaviour, setting developmentally appropriate limits / rules, holistic parenting, children's spiritual growth, establishing routines, activity ideas, setting up the home environment to help support routines and limits, strategies for dealing with sibling rivalry / establishing positive relationships, choosing a child care centre that meets your child's and family's needs, settling children into care outside of the home, being involved in your child's day when they attend care.
Check out our new Child Behavioural and Child Care page now!
Breastfeeding and PND
 Lorraine Cuadro is Mum Zone's resident breastfeeding expert and has written a collection of articles about various breastfeeding issues and aspects. Visit Lorraine at
www.the-essence-of-breastfeeding.com
Breastfeeding and Postnatal Depression
Postnatal Depression affects many mums all over the world, it's nothing new (although it may have been called different things over the ages) and it's certainly nothing to be ashamed of. While we're not exactly sure what causes postnatal depression the symptoms include a loss of confidence or self esteem, memory difficulties and loss of concentration, feeling guilty and inadequate... read more
Check out our Breastfeeding Section.
Preventing Neural Tube Defects During Pregnancy
 Neural Tube Defects (NTDs)
Within the first four weeks of pregnancy, the embryo forms and closes a neural tube. This tube becomes the spine and brain of the developing child. If the tube doesn't close correctly, the baby is said to have a neural tube defect (NTD). NTDs can be tested for at about 16 - 18 weeks of pregnancy, and they catch most cases if they use ultrasound and the triple test... read more
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 **Mother Goose Gifts for Little People**
An affordable & stylish selection of Gifts & Gift Boxes for newborn babies, twins, baby showers, christenings and 1st Birthdays.
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