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  Routines,
Rules and Rituals...
The three "R's"! Routine, Rules and Rituals...
I am sitting here thinking that each one of these "R's"
could be a whole article unto itself - yet they compliment
each other so well that I think they all deserve to stay!
I will break them down separately to demonstrate how well
they all support each other... read
more
 Vegetarian
Diets in Children
Are you a mother who is vegetarian and breastfeeding? Or
is your baby or child following a vegetarian diet? Read
this guide on how to understand what kinds of foods need
to be substituted to provide the right balance of energy
and necessary nutrients... read
more
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Latest Media Releases
Canada the first to ban hormone-disruptive BPA chemicals from baby bottles
Awareness of baby feeding products with BPA among Australian parents has heightened sharply after recent reports from around the world. BPA has attracted growing attention as more and more research confirms that the chemical in products (such as baby bottles) can leach out and be subsequently consumed... read more
Heaven Sent Solution for Home Based Professionals Wanting to Work from Home
Virtual Angels are spreading their wings and are seeking professionals to join their rapidly expanding network of skilled individuals wishing to work from home. Virtual Angels is the brainchild of Caroline McAuliffe and Suzanne Mulvihill, both working mums themselves... read more
Study
suggests one-third of an Aussie toddler's diet consists
of junk food
In a startling recent study of Australian children aged 16-24 months, it has been revealed that one-third
of a toddler's total food intake comes from nutritionally-poor snack foods such as chips, sweetened
drinks and sweet biscuits... 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 1: The Bassinette
From the frou-frou, flouncy bassinettes from the 80s, to
the contemporary teepee inspired suspended cradles, bassinettes
can be as different as chalk and cheese. But do you actually
need one?... read
more
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 Angie
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Everything was progressing well with Angie's pregnancy until
at 28 weeks her waters broke. After five weeks in hospital
she went into labour and it was discovered that an infection
had caused her premature labour. Her baby's heartrate began
to slow until it became undetectable so Angie was immediately
put under a general anaesthetic and given an emergency caesarean
section... read
more
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Considering "Flying Solo"?
Combining
work and family
(Michele Hackshall of flyingsolo.com.au)
Is working as a soloist a solution to returning-to-work
mothers? Self-employment offers flexibility, work-life balance
and a chance to excel in your chosen career. However when
combining work and family you need to think through all
the issues... read
more
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New Parenting Tips
Keeping it clean with solids!
Once your babe is on solids, rather than use a regular bib, use a cloth nappy.
Simply peg the nappy behind your babe's neck, then peg the two front corners to
the front of the high chair.
Once meal time is over, just remove the pegs and pail the soiled cloth nappy! Voila; clean baby and clean high chair.
* Contributed by Amanda, NSW
Winter Due Date?
I had a baby in winter and after not feeling the cold
for so long whilst pregnant I suddenly really noticed it
and found I had to wear extra clothes to keep warm. I also
found that breastfeeding at night made me cold. So if you're
due during the colder months take this into account because
the last thing you want to do when you're looking after
a new baby is end up sick.
* Contributed by Liz, Victoria
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New Product Review
 Splat Mats
This mat is a heavy duty PVC that is so easy to clean. It is about 1 m x 1 m so
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