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Haakaa Breast Pump hack:, how to keep your Haakaa Breast Pump upright.

How to stop baby kicking off a Haakaa Breast Pump

Anita ButterworthSeptember 3, 2019

It's one of the most popular mumma milk catchers out there, but one kick from bub and a full Haakaa Breast Pump becomes empty in an instant. But instead of ... Read More...

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The $3 solution for bathing wobbly babies

Anita ButterworthAugust 27, 2019

Wiggly little worms make for slippery bath babies, but one mum has come up with a $3 solution that saves sore backs and helps teetering tots stay upright. ... Read More...

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The $11 Kmart hack every mum needs

Anita ButterworthAugust 13, 2019

Babies poop whenever and wherever it's least convenient, and if you have a little 'travel pooper' of your own you'll know how easy it is to get caught out. ... Read More...

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The simple bathroom hack for mums with clingy babies

Anita ButterworthJuly 16, 2019

If dry shampoo has become your bestie, it's time to reclaim the shower and wash your hair mumma - and we've got the perfect hack to help keep a clingy baby ... Read More...

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The baby sleep hack sending mums into a spin

Anita ButterworthJuly 9, 2019

There are times we're so desperate for our precious bundles to close their eyes and snooze, that our creativity knows no bounds. Just like mum Kristy, who c... Read More...

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Mum Tip: A beautiful way to store birthday cards

Anita ButterworthJuly 2, 2019

Got a pile of 'welcome to the world' cards sitting in a drawer? Here's a creative way to turn them into something special. Just a couple of minutes is al... Read More...

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Mum Tip: How to make breastmilk soap

Anita ButterworthJune 11, 2019

If your milk-makers are making more liquid gold than your little boobie monster could possibly guzzle, creating breastmilk soap may just be the solution. Th... Read More...

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Homemade cooling cucumber teethers | Mum's Grapevine

Mum Tip: Easy cucumber teethers for baby

Anita ButterworthJune 4, 2019

Soothing sore gums is a piece of cake - or a slice of cucumber actually - thanks to this top tip from a clever mum. Sarah from our Winter 2018 Baby Group... Read More...

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Mum Tip: Formula tin activity hack

Anita ButterworthMay 28, 2019

Need a little activity to do with bub on a rainy day? These great DIY games keep wiggle-worms happy for ages, and they won't even know they're honing their ... 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 babies who don't enjoy being in the car, and it takes just five minutes to create. Lisa from the Mum's Gr... 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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Effective head lice treatment: What you need to know

Domenica KielyApril 7, 2016

Nits. There, we said it. Go on, we'll wait here while you go ahead and scratch your head for a bit... It's kind of amazing how such teeny tiny little cre... Read More...

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10 life hacks every parent with toddlers needs to know

JessMarch 31, 2016

We love any little hints and tips that help smooth this parenting life. And so when we stumbled upon these ingenious parenting hacks we had to share! Now we... Read More...

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7 ways to avoid ironing | Mum's Grapevine

Straighten up: 8 ways to avoid ironing!

Amanda LongDecember 22, 2015

Hate ironing? We hear you! What if you could put that iron away for good? These simple and clever hacks will get rid of those wrinkles without you having to... Read More...

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