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  What to do if Your Child Has a Fever
It seems sickness is rife at this time of year and a common complaint for babies and kids is fever. This guide explains exactly what fever is, how to treat it, what to do if your child has a fever and information about Febrile Convulsions, which can be caused by fever... read more
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A Different Approach to Introducing Solids
 Lorraine Cuadro is Mum Zone's resident breastfeeding expert and has written a collection of articles about various breastfeeding issues and aspects. Visit Lorraine at
www.the-essence-of-breastfeeding.com
Introducing Solids - A Baby Led Approach
About five years ago when my son was six months old I introduced him to solids by giving him rice cereal. I remember stressing about how much he was eating, how many times a day he should eat and boy did I shovel it down until he had finished every last spoonful. I then spent the next few months boiling, pureeing and mashing most foods so that he could eat them... read more
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Attention Working Mums!
 Check out this great collection of resources we've put together especially for Business Mums and Work At Home Mums (WAHMs) alike!
Mum Zone's Business & Careers Resources for Mums Section -
a collection of resources for working mums
Ask the Expert: Leigh Kostiainen of Hire My Mum is available to answer your questions about returning to work.
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Hire My Mum - a boutique online job board specialising in work from home jobs and business opportunities for work from home mums.
Protecting Family Time (Article)
Setting up an office for your child (Article)
Handle Your Own PR - a great resource for Mumpreneurs! (Media Release)
Thinking Business - offering cost effective advertising for small businesses (Media Release)
New Australian-first website for mums in home business - HomeBizChicks (Media Release)
WANTED: A regular Aussie woman for a business and life makeover! (Media Release)
Baby Business Business/Career Services for Mums Section
Healthy, Low Fat, Gourmet Recipes from Weight Loss Guru Geoff Jowett
 Over the coming weeks, Bodytrim weight loss guru Geoff Jowett will be sharing some of his deliciously tasty, healthy, low fat gourmet recipes of various cuisines.
Let's start with Geoff's Thai Recipes!
Latest Media Releases
Mother of triplets sets the pace to win Australia's first Local Premmie Hero award
Sophie Smith is an inspirational mother. After enduring the enormous personal tragedy of losing her three sons who were born prematurely in 2006, she set out to honour their memory by running a half marathon. Her aim was to raise enough money to enable the Royal Women's Hospital in Randwick to purchase a single life-saving state-of-the-art humidicrib... read more
The kids' cough medicine debate
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK have recently announced a list of
measures to promote safer use of cough and cold medicines for children under 12 years old. The study
concluded that cough and cold remedies containing certain ingredients should no longer be used in children
under 6, as the risks were shown to outweigh the benefits... read more
Help raise funds for Ventilation Equipment for the Neo Natal Unit at the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Over 700 babies are transferred to the NNU every year, over 40% undergo major surgery, with medical services and disciplines only available at the RCH. We are aiming to raise $100k for contribution towards new ventilation equipment with a Gala Ball which will include an Auction to help raise funds. Participate by donating an Auction item or purchasing Ball tickets... read more
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"When times are tough, the tough can still go shopping. We'll just show you
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~ Author and family man Paul Lonergan
The Little Book of Thrift is not about being cheap or sticking to a strict budget, (because let's face it, we rarely keep
to them). The answer lies in thinking differently; in making simple changes that become habits for a lifetime... read more
Call for Artists: Womanly @ Manly Beach
Are you a T-Shirt Designer? Or ever wanted to design a T-Shirt? Of course you have. The world's most biggest T-Shirts 'clothes line' public art event is coming to the Manly (Manly Arts Festival 2009 in September). Artists are invited to submit a T-Shirt Design to be involved in this outdoor exhibition at Manly Beach... read more
Preparing for Child Birth
 Preparing your Perineum for Childbirth - avoid that episiotomy!
Your perineum is the area that takes a fair bit of stretching in childbirth, to accommodate your baby.
It is said that the perineum is designed to stretch and accommodate a baby, however, certain situations can make it more prone to tearing or grazing... read more
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One Mum's Story
 Gemma, Keisha and Jesse's Story
Gemma is a single mum of two - Keisha and Jesse. Her friend Patricia gives us an insight into the life of Gemma and her kids - the day to day difficulties, challenges and sacrifices experienced as a single parent family, but also the love, closeness, nurturing and strong bond shared between them... 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
Take your rings off in time
If you notice your rings starting to get a bit tighter on your fingers, take the opportunity to remove them whilst you still can! I made the mistake of not doing so and now cannot get them off. Hopefully it will be ok but if it's causing trauma to my fingers due to swelling, they'll cut the rings off in hospital, and that will be really upsetting!!
*Contributed by: Natalie, Victoria
Give a new mum a night off!
I have two kids and both times one of the best things that happened after arriving home from hospital was receiving a homecooked meal from a friend or family member. We were so grateful to know that all we had to do was heat up the meal and enjoy it!
*Contributed by: Sarah, NSW
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Discussion Issue
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After having a baby, many women return to the workforce to either work outside the home or as a "Work at Home Mum" (WAHM). Working at home has become a very viable option, especially with the easy, effective and cheap communication available through the internet and mobile phones.
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New Product Review
 Sorbies Night and Day Nappies
I found Sorbies nappies to be an excellent weight, not too bulky but still absorbent enough to catch everything. They come in a day and night range so it's reassuring to know that my baby has extra protection throughout the night... read
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