Mum Zone Newsletter No 30 - October 2008 (2)

New Parenting Articles

The Latest Nursing Wear Trends
With more celebrities raising the profile of breastfeeding, nursing wear is the hottest new trend in maternity fashion. Breastfeeding mums no longer have to sacrifice fashion for function, with clothing now designed for discreet nursing in mind. Read these five great tips... read more

Congenital Infections of the
Newborn
Congenital infections in the newborn are either transmitted via the placenta during pregnancy or acquired from the birth canal at the time of labour. TORCH is an acronym based on the first letters of some of the more important infections affecting babies and children. The letters stand for: (TO) Toxoplasmosis, (R) Rubella, (C) Cytomegalovirus, (H) Herpes simplex... read more

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Latest Media Releases

44 Australian Communities to Get their McGrath Breast Care Nurse - Jane's Magic Continues
With 44 communities set to benefit from the addition of a Breast Care Nurse in their area, Glenn McGrath (husband to the late Jane McGrath and Australian cricket legend) is happy his wife's dream continues to inspire others to work together to provide greater support for women with breast cancer and their families... read more

Alternative to Toxic Plastics for Australian Babies
With the current media focus on Bisphenol-A(BPA) in hard plastics, parents are growing increasingly concerned about which bottles they choose for their precious bubs. However, many have not given a thought to other places BPA may be lurking. This toxic substance can also be found in plastic baby bowls, food tubs, plastic pouches and the lining of cans of baby food and formula!... read more

Men and Breastfeeding - The New Frontier
"Blokes, Babies, Breastfeeding" is an Australian first - a fun DVD that takes the subject of breastfeeding and talks directly to dads. Made by men, for men, and talking the male language, the DVD is full of bloke humour. It explores facts, tips and the subtleties of breastfeeding while informing dads about how they can help to make breastfeeding manageable, successful and as pleasant as possible for their partner... read more

New Report Highlights Burden of Childhood Middle Ear Disease in Australia

• Middle ear disease costing the Australian health system up to $163.3 million per year
• Cost of loss of well-being up to $2.6 billion per year

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Some of the latest Babynews includes:

Christmas 2008 is all wrapped up with Tommee Tippee
40% of Australian mothers revealed that stylish toys were high on their wish list this Christmas with clothes and strollers rounding out the top three. Leading baby brand Tommee Tippee conducted a survey of over 3500 respondents... read more

Keep summer fresh with DYLON Colour Run Remover
You may have noticed floral prints, bright colours and bold designs inching their way back into your wardrobes as the warmer weather nears. While the new season styles look great in theory, they can often be a nightmare to wash! Now you can keep your brights bold and whites white with DYLON Colour Run Remover... read more

Are You Pregnant?

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Preterm Labour
Full term pregnancy is 37 weeks. If you go into labour before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy, this is preterm or premature labour and too early for your baby to be born. Preterm or premature babies have a higher risk for lifelong or life-threatening health problems... read more

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New Parenting Tips

Newborn baby doesn't fit into nappies yet?
When my son was a newborn he would constantly wake from urine seeping out the top of his nappy because he was too small for the newborn nappies. I used to put a clean flannel folded in half around his waist then his PJs over the top. When he woke, rather than having to change his whole outfit, I would change his nappy and just whip the wet flannel out and replace it with a new one! Much quicker and less washing for the next day. Plus, you can pick up a bulk pack of flannels cheap at your local supermarket!
* Contributed by Cherie, NSW

Satisfy your toddler's need to take all the nappies and wipes!
Our two year old is constantly taking the disposable nappies and wipes to use on her dolls. I don't mind that she wants to play with them but they are expensive. I finally worked out to buy her a cheap packet of wipes which are her "special wipes" and she much prefers to use them for the dolls now. I happened to mention this to a friend and she said she did the same thing with nappies - she bought a cheap packet of newborn nappies for her toddler to play with and they fit much better on the dolls anyway!
* Contributed by a Mum Zone Reader

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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

Do you agree with using a safety harness whilst walking with your toddler?
Sometimes parents' hands are full with a stroller, a trolley or shopping bags so a harness can be a safe and practical solution. There are soft toy backpack harnesses now available which are fun for kids and relatively discreet. However, not everyone believes harnesses are appropriate.

We would all do anything to keep our kids safe but is a harness the best solution? If not, what other solutions are there? Do you use a harness for your toddler? Do you find it effective?

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

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Giggle Smile Designs is full of wonderful items that will make your little one smile and giggle.

We pride ourselves on finding unique and affordable gifts and decor for boys and girls of all ages.

This Christmas we have put together a wonderful collection of gifts to suit any budget. We have the ever popular chalkboard stickers, castanets, puppets, skittles, wooden toys and puzzles.

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First smile, first word, first Xmas - 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 comes in!

Download our free software, design your own album and send the file to us. It's so simple, yet the results are so professional and brilliant that you'll be proud to show off your Xbook for years to come. And because it's your design, it will be unique - just like your baby!

Xbook photobooks are the ultimate gift for those who have everything. This Xmas @ Xbook there is something for everyone, check out our Christmas specials.

Visit www.xbook.com.au, download our FREE software and begin your Xbook journey today!

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New Product Review

Valco Toddler Seat
I wasn't really keen on the idea of a toddler seat at first, but after having my second baby I quickly realised that it was a good investment. It was quick and easy to attach and my toddler thinks it's fantastic... read more

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