Anita
Anita has 25 years media experience. For the past 16 years, she's been immersed in the parenting field, researching and writing everything from breaking news to potty training tricks. Anita lives in regional Victoria with her husband and two boys.
Poor Pregnancy Sleep May Affect Unborn Baby’s Health
Tossing, turning and tuning into Netflix at all hours of the night is part and parcel of pregnancy insomnia and a new Australian study has […]
4 Heart-Pounding Homebirth Videos You Need to See
There’s something truly magical about having a baby surrounded by all the things and the people you love most. Here are seven homebirths that will […]
8 tips for bathing a baby and toddler together
Soapy siblings getting squeaky clean together can be a challenge, especially when you’re own your own. So we asked the Mum’s Grapevine community of been-there-done-that […]
Why Some Mums Lick Their Babies After Birth
It’s a tender moment snapped just seconds after birth – a mum cradling her newborn, but instead of kissing her baby, this mum gently licks […]
WIN 1 of 3 Euky Bear Steam Vaporiser Bundles worth $102
Soothing relief for snotty kids is within reach when you win a comforting Euky Bear Steam Vaporiser bundle. If sniffles and not much sleep are […]
10 Best Pirate Dolls for Modern Buccaneers
Hoist the sail and heave-ho, we’re hitting the high seas for swashbuckling fun with our favourite pirate dolls and rattles. Little landlubbers are scrambling to […]
How to improve your chances of falling pregnant
It’s baby-making time – excitement is at fever pitch and you can’t wait to see two little lines pop up on your pregnancy test saying […]
Prince Louis christened at St James’ Palace
A snoozing Prince Louis has made just his second public appearance since his birth, as he was christened in London overnight. The 11-week-old Prince was […]
Mum Unexpectedly Gives Birth in Shower at Home
Kimberley wanted a natural, intervention-free hospital birth for her third baby – and she almost got everything she wished for. But her baby had other […]
Meningococcal Vaccination Changes: What to Know
Babies in South Australia will be the first in the nation to get free meningococcal B disease vaccinations. It’s the first state to introduce a […]
6 Common Questions About Using Dummies Answered
Babies love to suck – it’s what they were literally born to do. When they’re not feeding, babies usually still want to be sucking, and […]
Birth Story: Dad ‘breastfeeds’ newborn after emergency c-section
They are the ‘breastfeeding’ images that have gone viral around the world, and with good reason. Maxamillian stepped up to the plate and ‘breastfed’ his […]
Under My Umbrella: Colourful Gender Reveal Surprise
Super cheeky and extra cute, this gender reveal is all about fun and a whole lot of paint. A ‘covered in colour’ gender reveal is […]
How to Create an Emergency Labour Pack
Here’s a clever idea that’s going to tickle the fancy of super organised mums-to-be. It’s a ‘just-in-case’ labour pack that fits neatly in your handbag. […]
Candice Swanepoel Welcomes Second Son at Home
Victoria’s Secret angel Candice Swanepoel has welcomed a second son with a name made famous by a Disney princess. The South African supermodel announced on Instagram […]