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Turns out first-borns are smarter than their siblings

Anita ButterworthFebruary 2, 2021

It's an age-old debate, but science has now proven that birth order matters when it comes to intelligence, and the differences are apparent even in toddlerh... Read More...

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How to teach kids to blow their nose with training tissues

Anita ButterworthDecember 1, 2020

Learning how to blow your nose is a childhood skill right up there with brushing your teeth. And teaching a child to blow their nose just got a whole lot ea... Read More...

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Toddler meals: What kids really eat

Katie OliveiraNovember 18, 2020

It's no secret that tots can be the fussiest of foodies. Toddler meals are flung to the floor and there are endless food refusals based on the colour of (mo... Read More...

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Have a ball at Melbourne’s newest playcentre

Anita ButterworthNovember 16, 2020

Melbourne's freshest kids' hangout is about to throw open its doors, with visually delightful play spaces and party rooms to make every playtime wish come t... Read More...

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14 potties to make toilet training a breeze

Katie OliveiraOctober 26, 2020

Toilet training. The very words are enough to leave parents shaking in their boots. But setbacks, meltdowns and stinky accidents aside, toilet training mark... Read More...

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Kmart pulls Wooden Climbing Ladder from shelves

Anita ButterworthOctober 22, 2020

Kmart has removed its children's Wooden Climbing Ladder from sale, amid safety concerns raised by parents. A Kmart representative says the toy, which is ... Read More...

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Hayden’s earthy rattan big boy room

Anita ButterworthOctober 18, 2020

Amber Warke always dreamed of creating a child's bedroom, even before she was pregnant, so once her precious son Hayden came along she was bursting with ide... Read More...

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8 toddler sun hats for daycare and kindy

Katie OliveiraOctober 15, 2020

A sun hat is a key summer essential that ensures little adventurers have the important sun protection they need to avoid overheating and getting scorched. A... Read More...

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Wanted: Mums of children with dermatitis or mild eczema

Anita ButterworthOctober 7, 2020

Hi mummas, Welcome to the Mum’s Grapevine Product Reviewer program. We have loads of products to review and the best bit is you get to have your say and ... Read More...

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Toys for 1 year olds based on developmental milestones

Best toys for 1-year-olds

Anita ButterworthSeptember 23, 2020

A whole year in the world, and how far they've come. Newly minted toddlers are busy pushing, pulling, stacking, poking, shaking and tipping things all over ... Read More...

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Toys for 18 month olds | Mum's Grapevine

Best toys for 18-month-olds

Louise WeeksSeptember 23, 2020

Oh, what an active life 18 month olds lead. They can understand lots more of what you say now, and are saying words themselves, which makes simple games, jo... Read More...

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Best gifts and toys for 2 year olds based on developmental milestones

Best toys for 2-year-olds

Katie OliveiraSeptember 23, 2020

Two-year-olds are busy little bees. Although their growing sense of independence might lead to a few tantrums, it also leads to lots of active play and some... Read More...

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Best toys for 3-year-olds

Anita ButterworthSeptember 23, 2020

Imagination and pretend play really comes to the fore for three-year-olds, so they will love playsets with animals and characters (from farm sets to princes... Read More...

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11 best kids toilet seats for 2020 | Mum's Grapevine

11 comfy kids toilet seats for tots in training

Katie OliveiraAugust 25, 2020

All the signs are there: a fascination with undies, the insistence on watching you go to the toilet, and the constant questions, like "Mummy, what's poo mad... Read More...

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11 best bath dolls that are perfect for the tub | Mum's Grapevine

11 bath dolls that can go in the tub

Katie OliveiraAugust 19, 2020

A warm bubble-filled bath is a haven for imaginative play, and it’s only natural that water-loving kids would want their dolls in on the action. But, as man... Read More...

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