Mum Zone Newsletter No 27 - September 2008 (1)

New Parenting Articles

Types of Childcare Available
Having decided your child will go into childcare, you are faced with deciding on the type of care best suited to your circumstances. Read this introductory list to the various childcare options available in Australia... read more

Can Baby Sign Language Delay Speech?
Baby Sign Language is a growing phenomenon around Australia as it offers a simple form of communication to help enable babies to get themselves understood. But does using baby sign language actually delay speech?... read more

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Latest Media Releases

Fun adventures in toilet training with Toot'nTinkle
Toot'nTinkle launches the world's first complete toilet training system! Toilet training need not be a stressful time for first time parents and their little ones. With Toot'nTinkle, toilet training can actually become a fun and rewarding experience. Also check out the Toot'nTinkle Toilet Training Tips page... read more

Seven ways parents can help ease pain in children
Although parents endeavour to make sure their child is as safe as possible, minor injuries and painful experiences can still occur. When a child is in pain parents need to provide fast, effective relief to ease their short term suffering and avoid ongoing effect like 'pain memory'. Try these hints to relieve children's pain... read more

Tiny Babies - Big Awards Winners
2008 New Business Awards - Pride of Australia. Fiona and Moment by Moment were honoured to receive the 2008 NEW BUSINESS Award from the NSW Central Coast Business Awards. Fiona hopes that by winning this award it brings awareness to such conditions as pre eclampsia and premature birth... read more

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After the Latest Babynews?

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Some of the latest Babynews includes:

Go Retro at the beach this summer with Katvig baby and kid's swimwear!
Baby goes Retro has just received Katvig's new range of swimwear for summer 08/09 and it is funky, fun and wonderful. Available in two unique looks - Eggplant & White or Black & White - in Katvig's popular retro Apple print... read more

Lola & Ben® Sleeping Bag - '4 Seasons in 1 Bag'
What inspires an agriculturalist and a financial analyst to design a functional and versatile New Zealand made merino and cotton baby sleeping bag? Together Trina Parker and Sigi Schmitt have designed a merino and cotton sleeping bag for their children... read more

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 2: The Change Table
Change tables can morph into bookshelves, chest of drawers or student desks. Some sit atop cots or dressers, whilst others fold out from the wall. But do you actually need one?... read more

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National Organising Week ("NOW"): 8-14 September

National Organising Week - Trim Your Waste 'NOW'!
Australian families waste valuable time due to ineffective organisational skills. Whether you work for a wage or are a full time parent, there are many areas that need specific organisation to be both time and cost effective... read more

Kitchen Capers - organising your kitchen
Kitchens can be difficult to keep organised, so please don't be under the false impression that you are the only one who constantly fights with your plasticware! I have a few rules I always follow when organising kitchens that I'm going to let you in on... read more

One Mum's Story

Celine & Jaia's Story
Celine had always wanted to have a homebirth and found her perfect midwife early in her pregnancy. The experience of a home water birth helped her find a well of strength she never knew she had. Her birth experience was calming and positive, and it has taught her so much about life and believing in herself... 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

Keep things low key for night feeds
When night feeding my new daughter, I was told of a tip to help the new baby 'learn' about night time, and that this is only for sleeping! When bub wakes for a feed, I'd get her out of bed, change her nappy (or whatever your usual routine is), feed, settle and back to bed with no light and minimal noise, such as talking and singing. This teaches them, especially as they grow and become more playful and smiley, that all of this can be done through the day, and to be calm and relaxed through the night. My little girl slept through the night and graduated to her own room by six weeks old and is fully breastfed (I've heard breastfed children don't tend to sleep as long as formula fed...). I'll be trying this with our bub-to-be also!
* Contributed by Jessica, NSW

Get baby's memory box started early
Before your baby is born, buy a large plastic storage container to use as a "memory box". Start adding memories as you get them, even when you are still pregnant. With my first baby I tended to put things in a "safe place" and by the time I got around to making a memory box I couldn't remember where half the things to go in it had gone! I was much better organised the next time round.
* Contributed by Paige, Victoria

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Latest Baby Names

The 6 latest baby names from Mum Zone members are:

Share your favourite baby names with other Mum Zone members or find the perfect baby name with our Baby Names Alert! service!

Discussion Issue

Have you ever considered using baby sign language?
Baby sign language is becoming more popular as an effective way for your baby to communicate from an early age. Have you ever considered using baby sign language, or are you actively using it? Have you found it effective? To what extent do you use it? Or - are you unsure about the whole idea?

Discuss this issue with other mums in our Discussion Forum and cast your vote!

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Precious memories of your precious baby
First smile, first word, first wobbly steps - you want to keep all those baby firsts forever. And one of the easiest ways to do this is with photos. Here's where Xbook (www.xbook.com.au) comes in! Young mum Dana Cohen has developed this unique Australian product as a way to keep all those photos of treasured baby moments... read more

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Become a member and hire a great range of gorgeous Jewellery without breaking the bank, including diamonds, perfect for weddings and formal occasions.
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LUNCH | NETWORK | SHOP
High Street Styling Event, Fortitude Valley
Brisbane High Street Styling offers style-savvy Brisbane fashionistas a chance to get up close and personal with local designers and stylists for a fashion-filled afternoon in one exquisite location.

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New Product Review

Roger Armstrong Sleep Easy Platinum Light and Sound Baby Monitor
We upgraded to this monitor after having the original white Sleep Easy monitor and have found it really good. It has all the same features as the original model but is much lighter and less bulky so it's easier to carry around with you... read more

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