New Parenting Article
  Giving you Permission to Be the Parent!
This topic has been prompted by the many parents who are contacting me asking for help "because my daughter/son doesn't like... sitting in the bath/eating in the high chair/sleeping in their cot or big bed/sitting in the stroller/wearing a sleeping bag!" My response is usually as tactful as possible - "Who gave them a choice?"... read more
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Need Information on Breastfeeding?
 Mum Zone would like to welcome aboard Lorraine Cuadro who will write a collection of articles about various breastfeeding issues and aspects over the coming months. As a mother of two Lorraine assists many mums with breastfeeding issues.
Visit Lorraine at
www.the-essence-of-breastfeeding.com
A Question of Milk Supply
When you're breastfeeding it can be very hard to tell how much your baby is drinking. And as a new mum it's only natural to worry about if your baby is getting enough breast milk. So I thought it would be useful to look at some of the issues that lead many mums to assume they have a low milk supply and explain what may really be going on... read more
See our new Breastfeeding Articles Section.
Ask the Experts
 Check out our Ask the Experts section. Kirsti is now back on board to answer selected Life Coaching for Mums questions, Leigh is available to answer selected questions relating to Mums Returning to Work and Vix is available to answer selected Fitness for Mums questions.
Easy, Delicious & Healthy Recipes from Geoff Jansz
 Geoff Jansz Recipe:
Toasted Turkish Breads
Professional Chef, TV presenter and Dad Geoff Jansz will be sharing some great recipes over the coming weeks with Mum Zone readers. His fourth easy, healthy and delicious recipe is Toasted Turkish Breads.
Missed Geoff's recipe from last newsletter?
Latest Media Releases
Do you know a "Local Premmie Hero"?
L'il Aussie Prems website is seeking nominations
for Australia's first award recognising the work of volunteers within the premature
baby community. Every year in Australia, thousands of babies are born prematurely. Their families ride a
rollercoaster of emotions as they watch their children fight to overcome the health and
developmental issues facing them as a result of their early arrival... read more
Aussie Kids Pop Vitamins For Nutrition
More than a quarter of Australian kids aged between five and 10 are taking vitamin pills or dietary supplements, a new survey has found. The John West Healthy Lunchbox Report - a national survey of 1000 mums - has found that as the school year has gotten underway for millions of Australian families, Aussie mums are finding it difficult to provide their children with a healthy diet... read more
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Mum Zone and Babynews
Having trouble thinking of a name for Baby?
 Choosing a baby's name
Having a baby is exciting. Once the child is born, you’ll be faced with a number of questions - is it a boy or a girl, how big was it and what is the baby's name. You may not have a lot of say in the gender or size of your baby, but the name is totally up to you and your partner. And it is a big decision to make for someone else... 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:
Save 18,250 litres of water per year when you bath your baby!
Goldbug introduces BABY DAM™ Bathwater Barrier, a revolutionary new water
saving device that significantly reduces water consumption in your home.
BABY DAM™ is a flexible “dam” that fits in seconds creating a water-tight seal,
reducing the size of your bath so you can use less water to bathe your child,
without having to use a baby bath... read more
Award Winning Stokke Xplory Stroller Launch Limited Edition Range For 2009
For 2009 the Award Winning Stokke Xplory Stroller will be available in limited edition sunshine yellow. Guaranteed to brighten up the dullest of days and stimulate your child's imagination, the yellow Xplory comes with both bassinette and parent facing child seat. With all of the Xplory's usual features the limited edition yellow Xplory is set to be the must have product for new parents this year... read more
One Mum's Story
 Anne & Tobi's Story
Anne had an easy pregnancy, however suffered from pre-eclampsia at 36 weeks so had to be induced to give birth to her baby girl Tobi. All was fine until a week after arriving home when everything started to go wrong - Anne's Multiple Sclerosis relapsed which meant she had to return to hospital for surgery, along with several other unfortunate events... 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
Cheap and easy bath toys
My kids' favourite bath toys are recycled containers of all shapes and sizes - they seem to favour these over a lot of purchased bath toys. They love pouring water between the containers and experimenting with them. Then at the end of the bath we stack them into a laundry bag and hang it on the shower tap to drip dry.
* Contributed by Shelby, WA
Don't forget your cutlery
When out shopping recently I stopped to feed my baby her solids and realised I had forgotten to pack a spoon. I managed to borrow one from a shop, but now I always keep a kids cutlery set including a baby spoon in a zip locked bag in my handbag.
* Contributed by Andi, QLD
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Discussion Issue
Now that you have children or are pregnant, do you find you drive more carefully?
Once you are a parent or are expecting, being behind the wheel of a car takes on a whole new meaning. You are suddenly responsible for the safety of people other than yourself.
Do you find you're more careful behind the wheel now? If so, specifically how? Do you worry more about road accidents now?
Discuss this issue with other mums in
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Forum and cast
your vote!
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 Swish Kids - Kids Parties Made Easy!
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The company was founded by two parents who, through their own experiences, found that organising a Children's Party was almost as stressful as putting together their wedding! Any parent would know that there are so many things to consider when putting on a Children's Party from the initial stages through to the day itself... read more
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At Ready Set Safe, you'll find a great range of child safety products including safety gates, cabinet and drawer locks, corner bumpers, baby bath seats and lots more. Make sure you check out our new Playgro range - especially the new BPA free silicone range of bottles, Nuby No Spill Toddler cups and our bright and colourful range of baby developmental toys.
As a special offer, Mum Zone members receive 15% off storewide until 30th April 2009! Simply enter the code "MUMZONE" at the checkout.
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Featured Businesses & Events
Royal Childrens Hospital Good Friday Appeal
Get involved in the
Good Friday Appeal for the
Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne.
Lots of great fundraising events will take place over Easter plus the Kids Big Day Out on 10th April.
www.goodfridayappeal.com.au
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New Product Review
 Lana B Pregnancy Belly Oil
The oil has a warm, floral scent which smells delicious enough to ingest! The natural aroma and smooth texture of this oil adds to the bonding experience with my unborn child. Just beautiful...
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A wise parent humours the desire
for independent action, so as to
become the friend and advisor when
his absolute rule shall cease.
~ Elizabeth Gaskell
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