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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 bouncer? The emphatic answer is no. T... 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

5 proven ways to help a baby burp

Anita ButterworthSeptember 27, 2018

Baby burps are the holy grail of feeding time, easing belly pain and making room for more milky goodness. Helping little ones to burp isn't one-size-fits-a... 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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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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