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In the News

New Book: Breastfeeders Anonymous – For women who want to breastfeed
The recently released Breastfeeders Anonymous is a light-hearted, informative and easy-to-read book, perfect for new mums or pregnant women hoping to breastfeed... read more

Mum Zone Reader Opinion on Breastfeeders Anonymous:
A book with loads of different information for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers... the best thing about it is that it combines expert information with stories from other mums, and includes photos, fun facts and lots more. I couldn't stop reading.

New DVD: The Sleepeasy Solution: The Complete Guide to Getting Your Baby or Toddler to Sleep
Sleep experts to the stars offer their exclusive services to tired parents in a new DVD, The Sleepeasy Solution. What do celebrity parents Ben Stiller, Greg Kinnear and Conan O’Brien have in common? Their families are all finally getting sleep thanks to The Sleepeasy Solution... read more

SPECIAL: RECEIVE 20% OFF THE SLEEPEASY SOLUTION!
Simply purchase through www.thesleepstore.co.nz before the end of August 2007 and enter the coupon code MUMZONE!
Editor's note: Yesterday Melbourne's Herald-Sun reported that Sleep Schools are being stretched to the limit... read more

NOW: National Pre Eclampsia Awareness Week: 19-25 August 2007
Pre Eclampsia – the Silent Killer. Awareness of Pre Eclampsia, an illness which is the most common serious medical disorder of pregnancy, affects up to 1 in 10 mothers, however little is known about the disorder... read more

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Discussion Issue

Which is better for the Environment - disposable or cloth nappies?

Disposable nappies contribute to landfill and take hundreds of years to break down.

Cloth nappies require a lot of water for washing and washing them adds chemicals to our waterways.

Which do you use? Which is more environmentally sound? Babies are always going to need to wear nappies - is there an ideal long term solution?

Discuss this issue with other mums in our Discussion Forum.

New Parenting Articles

7 Sleep Stealers
There are seven main "sleep stealers," or reasons your child isn't sleeping well; she may be affected by one of them, by a combination of several, or - if you've hit the jackpot - by all seven... read more

Are Your Children Safe with Their Toys?
You glance over at your young child and see her happily on the floor playing with her toys. Knowing she is safe, you go ahead and start preparing dinner. Between rinsing the vegetables and putting water on to boil, a tragedy could occur. Your child could be seriously or even fatally injured by her favourite toys... read more

Buyer Beware! - What You Need to Know Before you buy Baby Clothes
You are expecting a baby! There are few events in your life that will be as profoundly sacred and joyous as the day you welcome your new bundle of joy into your family. Like millions of parents to-be, you have probably spent months in thoughtful preparation to assure your little one has the best of everything... read more

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Featured Useful Businesses

Remember When Paper Company
Scrapbooking is a wonderful way to preserve precious memories of your baby's life. Remember When Paper Company is a place where scrapbookers can get friendly, honest and reliable service for quality core scrapbooking products.

Karousel Kids
Design your own baby's t-shirt. Choose your colours, choose
your design. Add your child's name for that personal touch you won't see anywhere else!

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New Parenting Tips

Get your baby used to wearing sunglasses in the gentle winter sunlight. When they are exposed to harsh summer rays later in the year your baby's eyes will be well-protected if they are used to wearing sunnies.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and don't eat much seafood, Efanatal is a great way to provide your baby with fish oil and fatty acids which helps brain development. For more information visit this page.

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New Product Reviews

Curash Nappy Rash Cream
A very effective and economical nappy rash cream with a zinc base. Thick and easy to apply but seems to spread more easily... read more

Baboz Portable High Chair
A very handy fabric "high chair" which you tie onto a chair to sit your baby in. Comes with a drawstring bag... read more

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