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10 best toddler backpacks for 2021 | Mum's Grapevine

10 fun backpacks for little preschoolers

Louise WeeksDecember 23, 2020

Change of clothes? Check. Water bottle? Check. Random treasures collected on the way? Check. When a tot starts daycare or preschool, they also start needing... Read More...

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Microplastics found in placentas of expecting mums

Anita ButterworthDecember 23, 2020

Microplastics have been found in the placentas of expecting mums, with researchers claiming it's like have a 'cyborg baby' no longer made up of only human c... Read More...

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Best Kids Drink Bottles that don't leak | Mum's Grapevine

9 drink bottles to keep the kids cool at school

Katie Oliveira da SilveiraDecember 22, 2020

Keeping kids’ drink bottles within arm’s reach encourages little ones to sip and slurp throughout the day and set healthy hydration habits from a young age.... Read More...

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The best breastfeeding covers for 2021 | Mum's Grapevine

7 beautiful breastfeeding covers for nursing mums

Katie Oliveira da SilveiraDecember 22, 2020

Every breastfeeding mama should feel comfortable feeding wherever and whenever she needs to. But sometimes a little extra privacy goes a long way when there... Read More...

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Link between drinking cows milk while breastfeeding and food allergies

Anita ButterworthDecember 21, 2020

If you ever needed an excuse to drink a tall glass of milky Milo, this is it. New research has found that drinking cow's milk while breastfeeding may reduce... Read More...

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8 insulated lunch bags to keep food fresh

Louise WeeksDecember 21, 2020

Insulated lunch bags and boxes help keep kid’s food fresh for hours, ready for when that hunger strikes. Perfect for school, picnics and eating on the run, ... Read More...

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Expecting mums ‘heartbroken’ at continued ban on partners at ultrasounds

Anita ButterworthDecember 17, 2020

Expecting mums say it's time for the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions which prevent partners from attending ultrasounds and antenatal appointments at some V... Read More...

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9 ways to soothe a baby with eczema

Katie Oliveira da SilveiraDecember 17, 2020

Eczema can be a harrowing experience for little humans. There are nights of lost sleep, recurring patches of red-raw skin and constant, maddening itching. M... Read More...

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13 best picnic blankets for 2021 | Mum's Grapevine

13 picnic blankets for Aussie families

Katie Oliveira da SilveiraDecember 17, 2020

There are a few essentials you need to have on hand when it comes to enjoying the great outdoors with your minis: sun hats, plenty of sunscreen and a cosy p... Read More...

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Families warned against using aerosol sunscreens | Mum's Grapevine

Parents warned against using aerosol sunscreens

Anita ButterworthDecember 17, 2020

Aerosol sunscreens may seem like a handy option for wriggly kids who just want to head off and play, but Australian families are now being warned users are ... Read More...

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Study reveals talking to infants may help their brains develop | Mum's Grapevine

Research shows talking directly to babies helps brain development

Anita ButterworthDecember 16, 2020

Chatting to a baby is pretty much a one-way conversation aside from a few coos and giggles, but science has just discovered that having conversations with y... Read More...

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10 best pregnancy milestone cards for 2021 | Mum's Grapevine

11 pregnancy milestone cards for mums and bumps

Katie Oliveira da SilveiraDecember 16, 2020

The 40 weeks of pregnancy contain some amazing memories. Whether it be your first pregnancy or your last, pregnancy milestone cards are a unique way to reco... Read More...

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Why does newborn skin peel? | Mum's Grapevine

Why newborn skin peels

Anita ButterworthDecember 15, 2020

The first thing to remember is that it's completely normal for a newborn's skin to peel. Newborn skin peeling is much more common in babies that have 'cooke... Read More...

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7 nappy caddies bringing order to change time

Katie Oliveira da SilveiraDecember 15, 2020

When you’re facing a category five blowout, the last thing you need is to have to scramble to find tissues and baby wipes. A nappy caddy keeps all your b... Read More...

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Pippa Middleton pregnant with second baby

Anita ButterworthDecember 15, 2020

There's a little cousin on the way for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, with Kate Middleton's sister Pippa reportedly pregnant with her s... Read More...

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