Penelope
With a keen eye for detail, Penelope has over five years experience as a creative writer and editor. Often spotted browsing bookstores with a coffee in one hand and a latte in the other. She lives in Queensland with her husband and two children.
Q&A: When Can Babies Have Cow’s Milk
Weaning is another one of those stages in your baby’s life that you may have very mixed feelings about. Yes, it’s a sign of their […]
Gastro When Pregnant: 10 Ways To Survive Tummy Bugs
If you’re already expecting, you may be only too painfully aware that pregnancy can have you feeling a tad spewy. Getting a side order of […]
Q&A: Can you leave baby in the car and pay for petrol?
To leave or not to leave, that is the question. Welcome to the wonderful world of parenting, where unfortunately everyone suddenly has an opinion or […]
Q&A: Can You Eat Subway When Pregnant?
Everyone knows that healthy eating when on the run can be tricky. Being pregnant can make it even trickier. Subway is often considered one of […]
Q&A: When do babies roll over?
There was one in the bed and the little one said roll over, roll over. After a couple of months of staring at your beautiful […]
Delayed cord clamping could be a life-saver
If you feel as though you’re being asked to make a barrage of decisions surrounding the birth of your baby, you’re not wrong. The beauty […]
Q&A: Is It Safe to Eat Halloumi During Pregnancy?
Halloumi. That delicious crispy outside, with the creamy saltiness on the inside – delicious! If you’re pregnant and a cheese fan, you’re probably wondering if […]
Q&A: Can you eat feta when pregnant?
Feta is one of those great cheeses to add to a salad, frittata, pizza or even just to eat as a snack. It’s super tasty […]
Mastitis Symptoms And How To Manage Them
Breastfeeding is often described as being one of the most beautiful bonding experiences between a mother and her baby. Whilst this is true, it can […]
Q&A: When do babies sit up?
The first few months of life with your baby is a time full of firsts – first laughs, smiles, rolls. You may be starting to […]
Baby Poo: The good, the bad and the yucky
For all the Instagram-worthy moments that your baby’s first year on this earth will bring, it’ll also bring a whole lot of things that […]
Q&A: When Can Babies Eat Eggs?
Starting your six-month-old on solids is an exciting journey. Seeing their reactions to different textures and tastes, finding out what they do and don’t like […]
When does morning sickness start?
Feeling queasy first up in the morning? Can’t stomach cooking your favourite chicken dish? You could very well be pregnant. Morning sickness is one of […]
Q&A: When Do Babies Start Laughing? Key Milestones
Those first smiles are precious but the first little laughs – wow, heart explosion! There is literally no better sound in the world than the […]
Amber teething necklaces: do they work?
If you’ve been around any children under the age of three recently, you’ve probably noticed them sporting some pretty funky looking accessories. No, this isn’t […]