New Parenting Articles
  Nightmares and Night Terrors
I appreciate how valuable sleep is no matter how little you get sometimes and when asleep it is nice to sleep soundly! Sudden alarming screaming in the middle of the night is frightening for parents as well as the child. There are differences in the identification and handling of nightmares and night terrors and they usually occur at different times of the night... read more
 Things to do with the Kids -
School Holiday Activities
Sometimes during school holidays or on the weekends the kids will be looking for fun and interesting things to do. Don't miss this list of 80 great activities and things to do with the kids compiled by a group of Australian mums... read more
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The Baby Feeding Survey Results are In!
 Recently Mum Zone and Lorraine Cuadro (our resident breastfeeding expert conducted a survey asking readers to share their experiences and opinions on breastfeeding and bottle feeding. A big thank you to the 1,200+ readers who responded!
The survey results are now in and Lorraine has compiled this very interesting report about what you had to say...
Read the Baby Feeding Survey Report
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Expert Advice on Babies, Kids and Pets
 Mum Zone's new resident Pet Expert Andrew Biggs of Hanrob is now available to answer some of your questions.
Topics include: Preparing your dog for a new baby, introducing your children to a dog or cat, identifying dog or cat behaviours, what to do if a dog is aggressive towards you or your child, how to choose the right dog or cat for your family, dog training, how to deal with dog behavioural issues, sleeping arrangements for your pet, pet hygiene, desexing - when to do it, walking your dog with a pram, pet routine and exercise.
Check out our new Babies, Kids and Pets section now!
Expert Advice on Skin Care for Pregnancy, Mum and Baby
 Sally Wheat of Hot Mama Distribution, our new resident Skin Care Expert, is also available to answer some of your questions.
Topics include: Preventing and reducing stretch marks, skin care safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding, protect your baby from harmful ingredients, specific skin care concerns during pregnancy, your skin when pregnant, hormonal acne, reclaiming your pre baby body through skin care, nipple care while breastfeeding, swollen, aching legs and feet, solutions for all skin types including sensitive skin, phthalates and baby skin care, eczema and extreme dry skin concerns, general question regarding your skin, your body and your baby.
Check out our new Skin Care Help section now!
Preparing for Labour Pain Relief
 Natural Pain Relief in Labour Begins in Pregnancy
For some women, the risks and side effects of pharmaceutical pain relief during labour is a big concern. Other women believe that the symptoms of labour pain are correlated to the bonding process. Whatever your belief, there are natural pain relief techniques, and they are effective for coping with labour pain... read more
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Latest Media Releases
Breakthrough e-health tool launches free to Australian families
YourChildsHealthRecord.com is the breakthrough e-health tool that offers parents and guardians peace-of-mind by enabling them to independently control and manage their child's personal health and medical records, in a safe, secure and convenient online environment. A great way to store scattered medical information, the site helps users build an online journal of their child's key health and developmental milestones... read more
Hey Bambini - a Mum's pick of Melbourne's best cafes
Hey Bambini is a website dedicated to mums who want to get out and about with baby for a quick breakfast, lunch or just a simple coffee without the hassle of worrying about parking, changing facilities, payment options, opening hours and most importantly - entertainment for your little ones. We have handpicked the best of the best cafés in Melbourne that have a fun and exciting vibe with an environment suitable for you and your bubbas... read more
A-Mazing Acts, Spellbinding Stories, Wicked Workshops, Sydney Children’s Festival Rolls Into Town! October 2009
A must-do school holiday experience, Sydney Children's Festival brings out the artist in every child. Admission to the Festival is free and runs from Monday 5 to Saturday 17 October. With oodles of free activities, workshops, exhibitions and some ticketed events, the Festival is geared to engage the senses, stimulate the imagination and ignite every child’s passion for creative arts... read more
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The BirthSkills Book and Pregnancy Relaxation and Birth
Preparation CD
Dr Shari Read is very proud to announce the arrival of The BirthSkills Book.
Conceived during her first pregnancy and delivered after 6 years of working with couples
and researching evidence-based methods for releasing fear and minimising pain and discomfort during labour and birth... read more
Coles Housebrands passing the toughest judges of all - Mums
In an Australian supermarket first, Coles has developed a national online forum of mothers who test its
housebrand products against leading brands.
Formed in 2008 with 700 mums, the panel has grown dramatically to now comprise 2,500 mothers providing
vital feedback to ensure Coles products are of the highest quality... read more
New Parenting Tips
A Solution to Cradle Cap
My beautiful 6 week old son all of a sudden got horrible cradle cap. My
paediatrician recommended using Selsun Blue dandruff shampoo, it was gone after
one use - brilliant! You only need to put a small amount on when getting in the
bath then wash off with a face washer before getting out.
*Contributed by: Kristi, SA
Productive Bath Time!
Now that my toddler is old enough to enjoy the bath safely without me needing to be constantly involved, if we're in a hurry I sometimes get ready in the bathroom while she plays. I can still keep an eye on her and not leave her alone, whilst moving things along at the same time.
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Discussion Issue
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New Product Review
 Love n Care Europa with Toddler Seat
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