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How to safely introduce dogs and babies

Anita ButterworthJune 7, 2021

Your fur baby has been at the top of the heap in your family, but soon there's going to be a new kid on the block. And the time to start preparing to introd... Read More...

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Baby food tip for super speedy meals

Anita ButterworthOctober 15, 2019

The fun of new tastes and textures at the start of bub's food journey means cooking up a storm, and thanks to one clever mum, we're about to show you how to... Read More...

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How to swaddle baby the right way – our expert guide

Anita ButterworthAugust 30, 2019

Is there anything sweeter than a tiny baby burrito? A snuggly, swaddled babe sleeps better, but there is a right and wrong way to wrap your bub. To help, we... Read More...

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How to stop your child interrupting | Mum's Grapevine

7 tricks to stop kids interrupting you

Anita ButterworthAugust 27, 2019

In a child's little world, everything they have to say is super, duper important mum and has to be told right NOW. But learning not to interrupt is a critic... Read More...

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How to use reflexology to calm a baby

Anita ButterworthAugust 23, 2019

We all know baby feet are adorable, but did you know they can also be your secret weapon when it comes to calming babies who are teething, windy or just nee... Read More...

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50 things to always keep in the car | Mum's Grapevine

50 THINGS every mum should keep in the car

Sammi HallMay 22, 2019

Mum's like to be prepared. Staying one step ahead of the mess, an impending tantrum or the unpredictable weather is the aim of the game. For long trips a... 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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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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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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How to prepare your cat for a new baby

Anita ButterworthDecember 12, 2018

Cats pretty much rule the roost, so once a tiny baby comes along there's bound to be a reshuffling of royalty. With a new prince or princess about to take t... Read More...

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Parenting hack: How to organise baby clothes for the weather

Anita ButterworthNovember 15, 2018

So many cute baby clothes, so clueless about how to organise them - until now. We've got a super cheap way to get those teeny, tiny baby outfits sorted into... Read More...

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BabyWeather App: chooses baby’s outfit based on the weather

Anita ButterworthOctober 17, 2018

Dressing a new bub is like all of our childhood dreams come true - playing dress ups with real life, living doll. But the Australian weather is a fickle bea... 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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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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