Hejira, Author at Mum's Grapevine

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47 of the craziest things people say to pregnant women

Forget elephants – if there’s a pregnant lady in the room she’s going to attract attention! There’s just something about a baby bump that seems to […]

5 Pregnancy Smoothies for Healthy Mums-to-Be

Whether a baby bump is barely there or has reached beach ball proportions, being pregnant brings about big changes in a woman’s body. With hormones playing havoc and a brand-new person […]

New wave: 45 uber cool baby names

They’re the names making waves here in Australia. Whether they exude modern vibes, old school cool or a sprinkle of star-power, uber cool names have […]

Sleep Regression: Why Your Good Sleeper Is Now Awake

Your little one has been sleeping like a, well, baby and you’re feeling rested, relaxed and pretty confident that this sleep pattern will continue until […]

7 videos that teach kids how to ride a bike

Learning how to ride a bike is one of the great rites of passage for any child. And for parents, being able to teach a […]

21 busy boards for fine-tuning motor skills

‘Busy’ takes on a whole new meaning when there’s a toddler in the picture. With boundless energy, enquiring minds and fingers that want to poke […]

Snap, cracker and pop: 11 homemade Christmas bon bons

Bon bons are a beautiful addition to the Christmas table and it’s easy to make crackers with Mummy’s little helpers. So pull out the craft box and create a […]

17 DIY big-ticket presents the kids will love

If you want to give your kiddo a gift that money can’t buy, the answer is to DIY! Perfect for those bigger items, a pressie […]

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Ghoul Glam: 19 Totally Do-able Halloween Face Painting Designs

Witches and zombies and vampires, oh my. If the thought of kids’ face painting sends a shiver down your spine, then fear not. With a […]

Coming through: The low down on teething

Getting teeth is a big milestone in your baby’s life and it’s exciting to see those teeny tiny pearly whites pop up one-by-one. You’ll be […]

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9 tips for keeping bath toys squeaky clean

They’re in the bath every night, so you’d think that bath toys would be clean as a whistle. Hmm… not so much. To avoid soap […]

10 ways to keep cool during pregnancy

Summer is the season for sunny days and balmy nights, which means it’s also the season for expectant mums to feel hot and – let’s be honest here […]

Age gaps between kids – the pros and cons

How long you wait between children is a personal choice, and every age gap brings its own challenges and benefits. Once you add different personalities […]