Parenting

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  • P O L L : hands up if you're currently sprouting more hair than usual. #mummyaintgottimeforthat⁠ .⁠ #mummeme #qotd #quotablequotes #funnyquotes #laughorcry #funnycositstrue #mumsgrapevine #motherhoodmoments #mumlife #momlife #naptime #mumtruths #parentingreality #needsleep #sleepwhenthebabysleeps #yeahright #hairyandproud #wintergrowth #hairylegs #mommyaintgottieforthat⁠
  • SHARE & WIN 💞 Two lucky mums AND their best friend will each win a newborn baby carrier from @babydinkwear.⁠ .⠀⁠ Worn like a t-shirt, the Baby Dink baby carrier is the first of its kind with no clips, no buckles, no wrapping and no fuss - just a snug and safe place for baby during those precious first 4 months.⁠ 💖✨ .⠀⁠ We've got four (4) Baby Dink baby carriers valued at $149 each up for grabs.⁠ .⠀⁠ BE CROWNED 'BEST FRIEND EVER' .⠀⁠ All you have to do to WIN 2 x Baby Dink baby carriers - one for you and one for the friend you tag - is simply:⁣⠀⁠ .⠀⁠ 1) like this post⁣⠀⁠ 2) follow @babydinkwear & @mumsgrapevine⁣⠀⁠ 3) tell us which colour you would choose BLACK or GREY⁠ (swipe right for colours)⁠ 4) tag a friend and get her to follow both of us and if she does you’ll BOTH win⁣. Yay!!!!⠀⁠ .⁣⠀⁠ Entries close 11:59pm AEST Friday 19 July 2019 and the winners will be notified here. Each prize is valued at $149. You may enter more than once, but please tag a new friend each time. Entry is open to all Australian @mumsgrapevine followers. This giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram. Good luck xx⁣⠀⁠ .⁣⠀⁠ #winprizes #competitiontime #instacontest #instagiveaways #babydinkwear #mumsgrapevine #newbornessentials #babycarriers #babywearingmumma #babywearingdad #babywearingdads #babywearingeducation #firsttimemummy #firsttimemums #4weeksold #firsttimemum #buyingforbaby #4thtrimester #fourweeksold #skintoskin #oneweekold #stylishmum #babyshowergiftideas #pregnancyblog #babyblog
  • Pregnant women leak. It's a fact.⁠ .⁠ - A little bit of wee⁠ - Waters break⁠ - Shows drop out⁠ - Colostrum seeps⁠ - Tears 😭⁠ .⁠ Then, there are those discharges we don't even know what they are, that just come out with no warning. Arghhh.⁠ .⁠ But we've found a product that takes the worry out of leaking (well ... not your eyes, if you're going to cry, you're going to cry). ⁠ .⁠ @modibodi maternity undies and breastfeeding tops 👙They are super comfy to wear and hold up to 20ml of liquid. A-ha. Peezing, no problem. Busting, no problem. Dreaming about feeding babies, no problem.⁠ .⁠ Now I know what you're thinking, do they really work? Well ... to test them out we gave a stack to mums in our Facebook Due Date groups to try and if you want to read what they had to say, jump on to our website via the link in our bio and we'll take you straight to the article. ⁠ .⁠ If you’re already using ModiBodi leak-proof undies let us know what you think.⁠ ⁠ #modibodi #leaking #leakproof #leakingboobs #maternitwear #maternityclothing #thirdtrimester #3rdtrimester #pregnancyproblems #maternitylife #maternitycare #maternitybra #maternitytops #leakproofunderwear #pregnancyblog #breastfeedingsinglet #mumsgrapevine #30weekspregnant #31weeks #34weeks #postpartumanxiety #postpartumlife #postpartumsupport #breastfeedingtop #colostrum
  • P O P • Q U I Z ⁠ .⁠ If someone could walk into your house right now and ask 'What can I do to help? What would you get them to do?⁠ .⁠ ME: clean my oven.⁠ Stat! ⁠ .⁠ #mumsgrapevine #quiz #dreambig
  • I'll start.⁠ .⁠ PUT IN hospital bag 👜⁠ 1) Hairbrush ⁠ Trust me, after a lengthy labour your hair is going to be pretty wild - I was all crazy hair in the first photos :-(⁠ 2) Snacks for your partner ⁠ My ex kept leaving me to go out for food instead of rubbing my back. Just saying.⁠ .⁠ TAKE OUT of hospital bag ⁠ Heat bags. The hospital had them.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #pregnancyadvice #pregnancyblog #hospitalbag #hospitalbagessentials #hospitalbagready #hospitalbagchecklist #firsttimemummy #firsttimemum #firsttimemums #readyforbaby #askus #36weekspregnant #40weekspregnant #4thtrimester #postpartum #mumsgrapevine #35weekspregnant #37weekspregnant #thridtrimester #3rdtrimester #postpartum
  • Size really doesn't matter.⁠ ⁠ We get it, it's hard not to compare belly sizes with friends and family who are also expecting. But here's the truth about baby bellies - we all wear them differently. ⁠ .⁠ Some of the things that impact the size of your pregnant belly have nothing to do with the size of your baby. These include ...⁠ .⁠ 🤰 Pregnancy number: If it's your first pregnancy, your abdominal muscles haven't been stretched before so bub tends to sit high, and may be on the smaller side. If it's your second, third, fourth etc pregnancy, you may start showing a lot earlier. ⁠ .⁠ 🤰Your height: How tall you are also plays a part - taller women tend to have a longer torso, so bellies grow upwards instead of outwards. If you're shorter, baby has less space so will usually push the belly outwards. ⁠ .⁠ 🤰Baby position: The shape and size of your belly changes as bub gets more active, or changes positions. ⁠ .⁠ 🤰Age: If you’re an older mumma, you may start showing earlier, because your tummy muscles aren’t as strong as when you were younger.⁠ .⁠ 🤰Thinner women tend to show earlier.⁠ .⁠ ❓Ask your mum when she began to show, you may find your belly pops at the same time.⁠ .⁠ If you have a little bump, and your doctor says it's normal, then it is. Same goes for larger bumps whatever size you are it's totally normal for you. ⁠ .⁠ So over to you - did you feel like your baby bump was small or large at 20 weeks?⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #pregnancyadvice #mumsgrapevine #pregnancyeducation #pregnancy #pregnant #impregnant #pregnancyblog #firsttimemummy #mybeautifulbump #bumpstyle #bumpbirthandbeyond #birthisbeautiful #pregnantbelly #preggobelly #preggers #babybumps #bumpdate #pregnancytips #20weekspregnant #samesamebutdifferent #thisisnormal #20weeks #secondtrimester #2ndtrimester
  • RECALL: Britax Childcare is urgently recalling their Steelcraft Festiva Walker due to safety concerns. .⠀ Sold exclusively at Baby Bunting from September 2018 onwards, the toy bar may break off the activity tray causing the coloured beads to become loose and a choking hazard.  .⠀ Mums should immediately stop using the baby walker and return it to Baby Bunting for a full refund. .⠀ If you have this baby walker, check the batch numbers affected in the article on our website which you can reach via the link in our bio.⠀ .⠀ Stay safe everyone xoxox⠀
  • SHARE & WIN 💞 Two lucky mums AND their friends will each win a maternity essentials prize pack from @modibodi. .⠀ For mums with bumps and new bubs, Modibodi’s confidence-boosting underwear protects when women need it most – periods, sweaty summers, leaky boobs and pee-zing. Made super-slim and highly adsorbent, Modibodi underwear can hold up to 20ml liquid. .⠀ We've got four (4) Modibodi maternity prize packs valued at $130.50 each up for grabs including these amazing products:⠀ .⠀ 1 x Maternity breastfeeding singlet 3 x Maternity briefs .⠀ 👑 BE CROWNED 'BEST FRIEND EVER' ⠀ .⠀ All you have to do to WIN 2 x Modibodi maternity prize packs - one for you and one for the friend you tag - is simply:⁣⠀ .⠀ 1) like this post⁣⠀ 2) follow @modibodi & @mumsgrapevine⁣⠀ 3) tag a friend and get her to follow both of us and if she does you’ll BOTH win⁣. Yay!!!!⠀ .⁣⠀ Entries close 11:59pm AEST Friday 28 June 2019 and the winners will be notified here. Each prize is valued at $130.50. You may enter more than once, but please tag a new friend each time. Entry is open to all Australian @mumsgrapevine followers. This giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram. Good luck xx⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ #winprizes #competitiontime #instacontest #instagiveaways #modibodi #mumsgrapevine #postpartumrecovery #leakproof #firsttimemummy #2ndtrimester #3rdtrimester #thirdtrimesterproblems #leakproofunderwear #maternityleavelife #breastfeedingtop #maternitywear #pregnancyblog #pregnantmum #takebackbirth #babyiscomingsoon #25weekspregnant #26weekspregnant
  • New mums talk about poo. A lot. 💩 . I think that's why mother's groups started. Somewhere for mums to talk to other mums about poo all day. What colour is it, how does it smells and eventually, is it normal to poo this much or this little? . The answer is yes, yes it's normal. . Some babies poo twice a day, some only once every other day and some 10 times a day, all of which is completely normal.  . Generally, formula fed babies poo less than breastfed babies. And babies older than 6 weeks tend to poo less and can even go three days between poos anything longer and you should visit your GP.  . If your baby seems to be putting a lot of effort into pooing, it doesn’t necessarily mean she’s constipated. Young babies often go red-faced, grunt or even cry during pooing, but they usually grow out of this when they get more used to the experience. If your baby isn’t pooing very often but the poo is soft and easy to push out, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if your baby is straining and producing hard, dry pebbles, it’s a good idea to see your GP.(from Raising Children Network). . Righto, over to you. We're all mums here so let's talk poo. How old is bub and how many a day is normal for you at the moment? 
  • It's a fact. Kids feet keep growing, and growing, and growing. And every time they grow, you have to get new shoes. Wah 😭⠀ .⠀ It gets ridiculously expensive really quick.⠀ .⠀ But if you're smart you can make use of the sales and get premium quality shoes for a bargain price. You just have to have a bit of plan and know where to look.⠀ ⠀ If you are shopping now here are my three top tips ...⠀ .⠀ ☑️ Buy summer shoes a size up for 6 months time.⠀ ☑️ Buy baby shoes & pre-walkers the correct size now (baby shoes make a cute baby shower present too!)⠀ ☑️ Buy winter shoes for this season and wait for the end of season sales to buy up a size for next year. ⠀ ⠀ 🔖 Right now @littletreads children's shoe boutique has up to 40% off nearly every shoe in there store, minus a couple of exclusions. If you head to our bio and follow the link you'll find more information.⠀ .⠀ Happy Shopping xoxo⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kidsshoes #littletreads #mumsgrapevine #onlinesale #kidshoe #kidssale #kidfashion #kidfashionista #kidfashionblogger #mummyblogger #babyfashionista #babyshoe #shoesale #firststep #firstshoes #schoolshoes #shoesforgirls #shoesforboys #midyearsale #onlinesales #threeyearolds #fouryearolds #twoyearolds #3yearolds #2yearolds #1yearolds #firstbirthday
  • RECALL ⚠️ pass it on!⠀ .⠀ Milk sold in supermarkets recalled due to concerns of contamination by cleaning solution.⠀ .⠀ To see the dates that are affected visit the link in our bio and we'll take you straight to the article for more information.⠀ .⠀ Stay safe everyone xoxox⠀ ⠀ ⠀
  • SHARE & WIN 💞 One lucky mum AND her friend will each #win a super spongy padded playmat from Softmats.⠀ .⠀ Made in Korea, Bubba Mats are one of the thickest on the market with 12mm of padded, supportive comfort. And the bit I love most is the versatility, use them inside, outside, take them to grannies or even the park.⠀ .⠀ BE CROWNED 'BEST FRIEND EVER' 👑 .⠀ All you have to do to WIN 2 x Bubba Mats - one for you and one for the friend you tag - is simply:⁣⠀ .⠀ 1) like this post⁣⠀ 2) follow @bubbamat & @mumsgrapevine⁣⠀ 3) Tell us which style you would choose: NORDIC or DUSK GREY - Swipe right to see both the designs to choose.⠀ 3) tag a friend and get her to follow us too and if she does you’ll BOTH win⁣. Yay!!!!⠀ .⁣⠀ Entries close 11:59pm AEST Friday 21 June 2019 and the winners will be notified here. Each prize includes one Standard size (1.9m x 1.3m) Bubba Mat valued at $199. Winners can choose either Nordic or Dusk Grey design. You may enter more than once, but please tag a new friend each time. Entry is open to all Australian @mumsgrapevine followers. This giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram. Good luck xx⁣⠀ .⁣⠀ #winprizes #kidscompetition #comp #competition #instacontest #instagiveaway #giveaway #winbig #winit #besties #shareandwin #aussie_kids #babyessentials #mumsgrapevine #mumsofinstagram #ig_motherhood #worldoflittles #littlefierceones #kidsforreal #softmats #bubbamat #playroomdesign #ruginspo #playroominspo #babyplaymat #montessori #playroominspo #babyinspo #playroomdecor
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