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for Breastfeeding in Public
Even though breastfeeding education has come a long way
many mums still feel uncomfortable about breastfeeding in
public due to a perception that it is unacceptable. New
mums can also feel a bit self-conscious about feeding in
front of others and it is one of the reasons the women stop
breastfeeding early... read
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 Choosing
a Child Restraint for Your Child
When bringing you information on child safety on the move,
She Buys website wanted to deliver you with the most detailed,
accurate and up to date information out there. That's why
we turned to our friends at NRMA who have given us access
to their latest research and results... read
more
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Latest Media Releases
Mandatory
standard on portable cots a win for child safety
Portable cots will soon be required to meet a mandatory
safety standard, following an announcement by the Competition
Policy and Consumer Affairs Minister Chris Bowen recently.
The new standard will take effect from 1 March 2009 and
will subject portable cots to a set of compulsory safety
requirements which currently apply only to regular household
cots... read
more
Skin
prick tests identify asthma risk for toddlers with eczema,
says Melbourne research
Toddlers with eczema who have a positive skin prick test
for allergy have almost triple the risk of developing asthma
than those with a negative test, says an Australian study.
The study, led by the University of Melbourne, is the first
to clearly demonstrate that skin prick tests can be used
to assess how likely it is a baby or toddler with eczema
will go on to develop asthma later in childhood... read
more
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One Mum's Story
 Fiona
& Airlie's Story
At 27 weeks pregnant, Fiona was admitted to hospital
suffering from pre eclampsia and HELLP Syndrome which put
both her and and her baby girl in grave danger. Baby Airlie
was born via caesar weighing just 861 grams but with a strong
will to live. After weeks of living in the Neonatal ICU
taking each day's ups and downs moment by moment, finally
baby Airlie grew strong enough to go home... read
more
If you are a Mum who has a story to tell or you know of one, contact us at admin@mumzone.com.au. If you have a photo feel free to include it in your email.
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New Parenting Tips
A
"Puddle Suit" for Winter Playtime
Buy or make your baby or toddler a "puddle suit"
to wear for outdoor play during winter. It is just a pair
of waterproof pants and a waterproof top which go on over
normal clothes and will keep baby nice and dry but isn't
as restrictive as a bulky coat. They are easy to make if
you like to sew or can be bought at baby shops - a great
investment that saves a lot of washing but lets baby be
free to play - win win!
Display Your Baby's Life in Pictures
Just before each of my children's birthdays I get together
a collection of photos from the past year and put them
onto a big board to display at the birthday celebrations.
If you have space it's great to keep them on display for
the whole year then put them into a special year-by-year album,
then you have the board for the next round of photos. If
you tend to keep all of your photos on the computer this
is a great way to force you to print some of the special
ones and put them into an album as a keepsake.
* Contributed by Pauline, Victoria
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Featured Pregnancy Article
 Pregnancy and Exercising - Reasons to Exercise During Pregnancy
Everyone knows that exercise is good for your health. Exercising during pregnancy can have additional benefits. Generally, exercise should be light, especially during the first few weeks of pregnancy while your body adjusts to the changes... read more
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Featured Business & Careers Article
 Sustaining Success (Strawberry Communications)
As a business person you might think there would be no business if you weren't around, but this is not always the case. It pays to put some time into thinking about the type of business you want and plan for the end at the beginning... read more
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instincts have become stronger? Do you find yourself watching
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Are you more concerned with personal security than you were
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New Product Review
Bubbaliscious Body Wrap Pillow
This pillow supported both my belly and my back throughout my pregnancy. It
relieved the symptoms of Sciatica and relieved the strain of my neck. I was able
to find a comfortable position to lie in right up to the birth of my child and
for a few weeks after, while recovering from a complicated delivery... read
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