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Help Families Devastated by the Victorian Bushfires
 Victoria's bushfires have been named one of Australia's worst natural disasters. Give generously to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal to help those who have lost their homes, families and friends.
New Parenting Articles
  Teaching your kids to swim: traditional lessons vs 'do it yourself'
Swimming for fun and safety:
Swimming is part of Australian culture. Many of our social activities somehow involve water, from going to the beach, attending pool parties and competing in the school swim carnivals. Learning to swim can not only save a child's life, but is an integral part of growing up... read more
 Single Parenting
Despite our best intentions, many of us become single parents at some point in our lives. For some of us it is by choice, for some it is out of necessity to escape an unacceptable situation and for some it is by misfortune due to the death of a spouse.
No matter what the reason being a single parent can be one of the hardest things to tackle... read more
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Meet Parenting Expert Pinky McKay
 Pinky McKay is well known in the world of parenting and babies as a passionate advocate for infant mental health, parent-infant bonding and gentle parenting. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Infant Massage Instructor and author of 'Parenting By Heart', '100 Ways To Calm The Crying', 'Sleeping Like a Baby' and 'Toddler Tactics'.
Read our interview with Pinky about her work and her life.
Easy, Delicious & Healthy Recipes from Geoff Jansz
 Geoff Jansz Recipe:
Tandoori Chicken Wrap
Professional Chef, TV presenter and Dad Geoff Jansz will be sharing some great recipes over the coming weeks with Mum Zone readers. His second easy, healthy and delicious recipe is Tandoori Chicken Wrap.
Missed Geoff's recipe from last newsletter?
Latest Media Releases
Introducing the Nought to Five Motherhood Study
Calling Australian mums: do you feel your voice isn't being heard? The Nought to Five Motherhood Study wants to hear from you! The Nought to Five Study aims to provide a snapshot of life for modern Aussie mums with children under the age of five. This study into contemporary motherhood will help us learn more about what it is like to be a mum of children aged 0-5 in today's Australia... read more
Organic - Is it really best for bub?
With the cost of living increasing, many families are searching for ways to save on their grocery bill. However,
concerned parents are still turning to organic baby meals under the belief that they are superior, even to home
prepared meals. So, is the massive price difference to buy organic food really justified in comparison to the
conventional equivalent?... read more
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Mum Zone and Babynews
Pregnant? Worried about the Pain of Birth?
 Healing from the Pain of Birth
Approaching healing after birth naturally will ensure that you are treating your body and your baby with respect and kindness, just what you need when you are not yet feeling one hundred percent. Statistics show that post birth can be a challenging time for new mothers both physically and mentally, and there is increasing interest in specific herbs that have been used for centuries after birth with great efficacy... read more
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After the Latest Babynews?
 Babynews is Mum Zone's news website - keep up to date with the latest Baby, Parenting or Family news, products, information and websites. Sign up to the Babynews newsletter for monthly updates!
Some of the latest Babynews includes:
The Hushamok Experience
Brand new to Australia, the Hushamok Experience presents the newest evolution of a centuries old tradition of soothing babies to sleep in the secure environment of a hammock. The Hushamok Experience is contemporary and stylish, functional and fashionable with a design that compliments any room and lifestyle. It has taken the benefits of a traditional baby hammock to meet the needs of today's modern and practical parents... read more
One Mum's Story
 Rachael & Hunter's Story
Rachael has been kind enough to share the stories of both her boys - Hunter and Deegan.
This is Hunter's story:
Rachael had Pre-Eclampsia and had to have an emergency caesar at 35 weeks. Hunter had Intrauterine Growth Restriction so only weighed a tiny 1705 grams. He was ok, but this meant a long stay in hospital. During this time Hunter fed well, but was unable to breastfeed - it was later discovered that he had tongue tie which can make breastfeeding very difficult... 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.
View Our One Mum's Story Page
New Parenting Tips
Helping babies sleep in hot weather
In hot weather, wet a baby wrap, put it inside a towel and ring it out... The wrap will be cool but not sopping wet. On really hot days, place it over bubs when they go for a nap. It helps them stay cool and helps them get to sleep.
* Contributed by Robyn, Victoria
Recycle your unwanted bits and pieces
Use Freecycle to give away stuff you no longer need, so it is recycled and used
again. And you can also obtain stuff from other Freecyclers, including used baby
and kids clothing and toys. Check it out at www.freecycle.org.au and find a
freecycle group near you. It's all free!
* Contributed by Jutta, Victoria
Check out our tips for helping babies cope with hot weather
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Discussion Issue
Do you agree with immunising babies and children?
We are lucky to live in this modern society where so many of the diseases which affected babies and children in the past are no longer common. Many of these conditions have been prevented by immunisations. However not everyone believes that immunisations are a good idea - there are many pros and cons.
Do you believe in immunising babies and children? Why or why not? Are/will your children be immunised?
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New Product Review
 Qubies
Qubies is AMAZING. I have a 2 year old - and like everyone I battled with the ice cube trays and other 'ingenious' ways of freezing small baby portions - aaaarrrgghhh! Qubies is an upside down ice cube container designed to store and freeze baby puree & breast milk into 30ml cubes... read
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