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50 ridiculous reasons behind toddler tantrums

Anita ButterworthJuly 3, 2019

Ah, toddlers, such curious little creatures who'll chuck a tantrum quicker than you can incorrectly cut their sandwich. From lamenting that their ice cre... Read More...

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Mums with five kids get the most sleep | Mum's Grapevine

Study: Mums with five kids get the most sleep

Anita ButterworthJune 21, 2019

More kids means less sleep, right? Not according to the latest research, which has revealed a rather juicy little sleep secret - mums with five kids are get... Read More...

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50 WAYS to get baby to sleep | Mum's Grapevine

How to get a baby to sleep

Anita ButterworthJune 6, 2019

While the saying ‘sleep like a baby’ would have us believe that teeny tots are great snoozers, babies under 12 months are actually lighter sleepers than adu... Read More...

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Mum Tip: How to calm a crying baby in the car

Anita ButterworthMay 14, 2019

We've got a ripper tip that's all about calming crying babies who don't enjoy being in the car, and it takes just five minutes to create. Lisa from the M... Read More...

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Using a pool noodle as a car door protector

Pool noodle hack saving car doors

Anita ButterworthApril 30, 2019

Getting bub out of the car in a tight parking spot is like a game of Tetris, manoeuvring your body just right so that you don't ping the car next to you wit... Read More...

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Parents admit to having sex with baby in the same room | Mum's Grapevine

67% of parents admit to doing ‘IT’ with baby in the room

Anita ButterworthApril 26, 2019

The baby dance, the horizontal tango, afternoon delight - whatever you call it, parents are doing it and they're not being shy about it. A survey of almost ... Read More...

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13 baby tips every mum should know

Anita ButterworthApril 16, 2019

Mums are adaptable creatures - able to single-handedly wrangle a baby while shoving a piece of toast into the mouth of a toddler as we comfort our bestie on... Read More...

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50 WAYS to get rid of the dummy

Anita ButterworthApril 7, 2019

Dummy, soother, pacifier, binky - whatever you call them, these little suckers become a much-loved part of calming little ones when they're ready for bed or... Read More...

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Is it safe to leave a sleeping baby in a bouncer?

Anita ButterworthMarch 15, 2019

Baby bouncers can be so soothing that bub often bounce themselves to sleep. But is it safe to leave a sleeping baby in a bouncer? The emphatic answer is no.... Read More...

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Age gaps between kids – the pros and cons

Hejira ConveryFebruary 16, 2019

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 a... Read More...

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Baby finger food tip to help with slippery foods | Mum's Grapevine

Two clever tips for helping bub eat slippery finger foods

Anita ButterworthDecember 26, 2018

Finger food fun is all about bub squishing and squelching their way to food discovery, but it can get frustrating when they want to land a little morsel in ... Read More...

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Three is most stressful number of kids to have

Anita ButterworthOctober 1, 2018

Being a parent is equal parts incredible and maddening, all wrapped up into little humans that rule the roost. And now mums have revealed what they think is... Read More...

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5 proven ways to help baby burp | Mum's Grapevine

How to burp a baby: 5 clever mum tips

Anita ButterworthSeptember 27, 2018

Burping your baby quickly becomes the holy grail of feeding time, easing belly pain and making room for more milky goodness. But how to burp a baby isn't on... Read More...

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New advice: Parents urged to feed babies high-allergy foods early

Anita ButterworthAugust 28, 2018

Feeding babies common high-allergy foods like peanuts and cows' milk before they turn one may stop them from developing food allergies, according to the lat... Read More...

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5 important reasons to give your family filter water

Sarina SinghAugust 24, 2018

Every mum knows it’s important to keep the whole family well hydrated. But you might not actually think much about what’s in tap water and how you can make ... Read More...

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