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A simple nasal spray may reduce kids having tonsils removed

Anita ButterworthApril 22, 2019

A simple nasal spray could reduce the number of Australian kids having their tonsils removed, and help children who snore. Melbourne researchers are trai... Read More...

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Recall Weleda teething powder and colic powder

RECALL: Weleda Baby Teething Powder & Baby Colic Powder

Caroline TaylorApril 20, 2019

Weleda New Zealand has urgently recalled Weleda Baby Teething Powder and Weleda Baby Colic Powder from sale and Australia is expected to do the same straigh... Read More...

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Mums are being warned of the health risks involved when carrying baby car seats | Mum's Grapevine

New mums encouraged not to carry car seats

Anita ButterworthApril 19, 2019

New mums are being encouraged to transport bub to and from the car in a baby carrier or sling, rather than carry their baby in heavy car seats, to prevent p... Read More...

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Best Video Baby Monitors for 2019 | Mum's Grapevine

The 12 best video baby monitors for 2019

Anita ButterworthApril 18, 2019

The first few months of baby being home are incredibly special and as parents, we don't want to miss a thing. With the advancements in technology, you can n... Read More...

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Q&A: Does drinking raspberry leaf tea really help?

Anita ButterworthApril 18, 2019

Like some sort of magical elixir, many pregnant women believe that raspberry leaf tea helps with everything from morning sickness to calming uterine crampin... Read More...

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50 THINGS other mums want you to know before giving birth

Anita ButterworthApril 17, 2019

The birthing suite is a sacred space - you never really know what goes on in there until you're birthing your own babe. But we're pulling back the curtain a... Read More...

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Car seat chest clip ‘ban’ could be lifted in Australia

Anita ButterworthApril 16, 2019

New research into 'banned' car seat chest clips could prompt a change to Australian standards. While common in the US, the chest clips - which are used to s... Read More...

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13 baby tips every mum should know

Anita ButterworthApril 16, 2019

Mums are adaptable creatures - able to single-handedly wrangle a baby while shoving a piece of toast into the mouth of a toddler as we comfort our bestie on... Read More...

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Teen making big bucks naming Chinese babies

Anita ButterworthApril 12, 2019

Would you let a teenage stranger name your baby? More than half a million couples already have - and they're making her rich in the process. At the age o... Read More...

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8 money saving tips for winter | Mum's Grapevine

Winter is coming: How to save on energy bills with kids

Anita ButterworthApril 11, 2019

The days are shorter, the nights are crisp and baby cuddles feel extra good - winter is on its way. We're all looking for ways to stay cosy without running ... Read More...

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Study reveals side sleeping in pregnancy cuts stillbirth risk | Mum's Grapevine

Side sleep and cut the risk of a stillbirth by half

Anita ButterworthApril 10, 2019

Pregnant women who sleep on either side in the last three months of pregnancy more than halve the risk of stillbirth, according to new research. Previous stu... Read More...

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Top baby name predictions for 2019

Sammi HallApril 10, 2019

Let the name games begin. Predictions for the most popular baby names for 2019 have emerged and we have to say we are surprised with newbies Milo and Posie ... Read More...

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The best 9 portacots (and what to look for)

Louise WeeksApril 9, 2019

Family holidays are a time for exploring, playing and creating sun-soaked memories. While there's no doubt that travel changes once a baby comes along, ther... Read More...

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Handmade wooden stacking blocks by Gold Rabbit & Co

Beautiful blocks for baby to stack and play

Louise WeeksApril 9, 2019

As babies begin to grab and hold onto things, building blocks really come into their own. The beautiful wooden stacking blocks by Gold Rabbit & Co give ... Read More...

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10 infants die using popular sleeper

Anita ButterworthApril 8, 2019

Parents are being warned about the potential dangers of a Fisher-Price sleeper which has been linked to 10 infant deaths in the US, and is available for sal... Read More...

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