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 can impact unborn baby: study
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 heartpounding homebirth videos
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 […]
Model breastfeeds baby on Sports Illustrated runway
A model mum has turned heads on the runway by breastfeeding her five-month-old while strutting her stuff for Sports Illustrated. Proud mumma Mara Martin says […]
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 […]
Birth Story: Mum unexpectedly gives birth in the shower at home
Kimberley Northcott wanted a natural, intervention-free hospital birth for her third baby – and she almost got everything she wished for. But her baby had […]
Meningococcal vaccination changes: what you need 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 […]
10 sweet sayings to brighten nursery walls
Turn the excitement of prepping bub’s nursery to fever pitch by adorning the walls with the sweetest sayings. From empowering words of wisdom to cute […]
6 Common Questions Answered About Using Soothers
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: ‘Covered in colour’ gender reveal
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 […]