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New Parenting Articles
  Massage Baby with Love
During recent years, massage has become increasingly popular as a gentle and nurturing therapy which helps to improve bonding between parents and their new babies. But there are many other benefits of baby massage for all to enjoy! These include improving Baby's sleeping and relaxation, aiding digestion, increasing muscle tone and strength, and massage has even been proven to increase weight gain in premature babies... read more
 Men Only: Guide to Breastfeeding
There is a wealth of breastfeeding information available for women. For men on the other hand, there is a lot less guidance, and many have little idea about the process. Indeed many dads prefer to head into the next room or turn a blind eye whenever they see their partners feeding their child... read more
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Latest Media Releases
No more dessert for Bubs!
A recent study into commercial baby foods has found that baby desserts are a real problem area. Paediatric
Dietitians are also growing increasingly concerned about the increasing shelf space dedicated to desserts for babies.
A 2007 Choice report found that many packaged baby desserts were not only unnecessary, but that they were also nutritionally empty... read more
emla® - Taking the Pain out of Vaccination for You and You Little One
Tears and tantrums at vaccination time may soon be a thing of the past with emla, a topical anaesthetic
now approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for use prior to vaccinations in all age groups
including full term babies 0-6 months... read more
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Sleep like a baby thanks to Oricom's new range of monitors for tiny tots
Being able to listen in while baby is sleeping has never been so secure and easy, thanks to Australian-owned communications brand, Oricom. Unlike traditional analog Baby Monitors, Oricom's Secure range of uses Advanced DECT technology, which allows for an interference-free frequency and a secure transmission... read more
Mothers Turn to Mary
This Christmas remember the nativity scene and Baby Jesus sleeping soundly in the manger as the Wise Men and animals looked on. His peaceful slumber was no coincidence and now modern mothers are one again looking to Mary for inspiration... read more
Are You Pregnant?
 Secret Singlet Business
I dreamed of little singlets, blindingly white, all lined up in a row with matching
wooden pegs on the line. These tiny garments, embraced by the sun and smelling
like the breeze, would keep my baby's rounded body warm all day long.
Welcome to reality.
Babies move. And babies get picked up... read more
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Running a Small Business?
Our Business & Careers Resources for Mums section provides a collection of relevant, useful and interesting resources
for mums who have or would like to return to work, run their
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 Marketing Mix - Discover How This Powerful Concept Can Be 100% Responsible for Your Success
(Diva Promotions)
I'm sure you are wondering "can the marketing mix really be held accountable for my success?" You bet it can. You see, the marketing mix is the foundations of any business promotion. Read on to find how it works... read more
One Mum's Story
 Emma & Sienna's Story
After an easy pregnancy Emma hoped for a straightforward labour. However baby Sienna had the cord wrapped around her neck which caused her heartrate to drop and dramatically affected her breathing during the last 45 minutes of a very fast and intense labour. Sienna was born white and unresponsive with an APGAR score of only 3... 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
Accept offers of baby goods
Don't be embarrassed by accepting second-hand items for the new bub from friends and family... it can save you heaps! Especially in the early months when bub will grow so quickly.
* Contributed by Veronika, WA
Make baby's feed time fun for your toddler right from the start!
When I was pregnant with my second child my friends kept telling me horror stories of how their toddler would misbehave while they were trying to feed the baby. The toddler would know that Mum's hands were full so would take full advantage. With this in mind, right from the start, each time I feed my baby I make this a time where I sit down with my toddler and read books, do puzzles and other "quiet play" activities so she gets plenty of attention. Not once has she tried any stunts, yet...
* Contributed by a Mum Zone Reader
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The FBA Family Expo takes place at Canberra's National Zoo & Aquarium on Sunday, 9 November.
It's a fun family event filled with new ideas, products and solutions to amuse the kids, plan a party, start a fitness program, design a dream garden, look 5 years younger, choose Christmas gifts and indulge your travel bug.
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Ruffian Industries www.ruffianindustries.com.au creates a playful and stylish line of boy's clothes that stand out from the crowd and are super fun to wear! The first collection introduces a zany group of characters designed to spark your imagination and bring a smile to your face. Visit our website to view the collection and enter our SUPERHERO COMPETITION! www.ruffianindustries.com.au
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New Product Review
 Valco Hitch Hiker
I loved that I didn't have to buy a new pram to use this or lift my hefty 3 year old into any seating. It's easily removable, can be clipped up and out of the way. It allowed my boy to stand and see over the back of the pram or sit down when his feet got tired from walking on his own... read
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