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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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Colic doesn’t cause ongoing problems with babies, study finds

Anita ButterworthJune 26, 2018

Parents of colicky babies are being reassured that the condition doesn't cause ongoing behavioural problems with babies. New research from Melbourne's Mu... Read More...

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Baby Driver: professional car nannies driving babies to sleep

Anita ButterworthApril 1, 2018

In a bid to end bleary-eyed parents driving their bubs around to get them to sleep, an enterprising group of nannies is getting behind the wheel offering to cru... Read More...

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Why HelloFresh is so good for families

Anita ButterworthMarch 9, 2018

Having a delish meal on the table at the end of the day is one of life's joys - but for a busy mum, deciding what to cook, not so much. Here's a way to w... Read More...

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Video: 7 early signs baby is tired (0-3 months)

Anita ButterworthFebruary 27, 2018

Believe it or not, babies actually have more than just one way to communicate. Yes, they cry - but they also tell us so much more through their movements an... Read More...

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The heart hug button hack for worried kids

DIY heart hugs buttons for anxious kids

Anita ButterworthFebruary 20, 2018

Mum's Grapevine reader Vikkie Triantafyllou shared her clever, no-sew way to soothe anxious feelings after it helped her daughter's start to school. Vikk... Read More...

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13 clever ways to keep babies cool in summer

Hejira ConveryJanuary 6, 2018

Flushed cheeks, a damp neck and grumpy grumbles are all signs that bub is feeling the heat, and fortunately, there are ways to take the sting out of summer.... Read More...

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26 clever ways to help kids calm down

Anita ButterworthJanuary 3, 2018

It's a big world when you're small, and sometimes it can all get a bit too much. Even little things can seem huge when you're a child. If your little one... Read More...

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Happy drivers: 19 tips to help babies who cry in the car

Anita ButterworthOctober 12, 2017

Buckle up baby, we're hitting the road! Some babies adore being in the car, they're instantly calm and content - so much so some parents use little road tri... Read More...

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3 to 6 year old life skills: putting shoes on

30 life-skills that build kids confidence [guide]

Anita ButterworthSeptember 29, 2017

Little kids love to be independent. It might come as a bit of a shock – one minute they’re a helpless little bundle in your arms and the next they’re a tiny h... Read More...

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Family favourites: 5 reasons mangoes are mum’s best friend

Sarina SinghSeptember 13, 2017

The weather is warming up and, for mums with hungry mouths to feed, the heat brings an extra treat – summer fruit. And nothing says summer like a sweet Auss... Read More...

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Ready, set, cycle! 7 videos that teach kids how to ride a bike

Hejira ConveryAugust 20, 2017

Learning to ride a bike is one of the great rites of passage for any kid, and proud parents get to join in the action. Once kiddo is keen to learn, get a... Read More...

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The simple trick to get kids to listen to you

Jenna GalleyAugust 3, 2017

Put away the chocolate, mums and dads. We've uncovered the easiest way to get kids (no matter how old they are) to listen to you. Whether you need to rem... Read More...

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Baby Whispering: How to understand different baby cries [video]

Jenna GalleyJuly 6, 2017

We all know how frustrating and heartbreaking it is to listen to our baby cry and not understand what they need. But Australian mum Priscilla Dunstan has br... Read More...

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