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0-4 months

Reflux in Newborns & Babies

Reflux in babies is fairly common in their first year of life. While in most cases it is harmless and not a cause for concern, it is never a tidy situation to be in.

View details Constipation in Newborns
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4-6 months

Constipation in Newborns

There is likely to be slight differences in poo between babies depending on their age and what food or milk is being consumed.

View details Breastfeeding Tips
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0-4 months

Breastfeeding Tips

In Australia, almost all mums intend to breastfeed. While breastfeeding is a natural way of feeding, it isn’t always easy.

View details Feeding a Fussy Toddler
Feeding a Fussy Toddler
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12-18 months

Feeding a Fussy Toddler

If you thought feeding your baby had its challenges, then eating with a toddler is going to be even more amusing for you.

View details How to Boost Toddler Immune System
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12-18 months

How to Boost Toddler Immune System

A toddler’s immune system is still developing and becomes stronger over time. Boosting their little immune system is about helping their defence system be as strong as it can be. Read our tips.

View details Corn Fritters
Corn Fritters
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9-12 months

Corn Fritters

View details How Many Kilojoules Do Mums Who Breastfeed Need?
How many kilojoules do mums who breastfeed need?
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0-4 months

How Many Kilojoules Do Mums Who Breastfeed Need?

It’s no surprise that your energy and nutrition needs go up when you’re breastfeeding. Choose healthy foods and beverages to get the extra kilojoules and nutrients you both need.

View details 34 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3
34 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3
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Pregnancy

34 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3

Things are slowing down a little in your belly now. That’s because everything is getting close to being developed! Your baby is around 30 cm from head to bottom and weighs over 2 kilos.

View details Baby Formula Feeding Concerns
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0-4 months

Baby Formula Feeding Concerns

Most formula fed babies will be very happy on the baby formula you first choose. However, it’s important to know that not all formulas suit all babies.

View details Is Shared Parenting the Future?
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0-4 months

Is Shared Parenting the Future?

Sharing time with the kids. Sharing all housework. The mental load divided. Shared parenting may sound like the dream but is it really achievable?

View details First-time Parent - Partner Tips
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Pregnancy

First-time Parent - Partner Tips

Partners can feel like they don’t know how to help with a newborn. These tips may help you bond with your baby and support your partner, right from the start. 

View details Kangaroo Care: How to Take Care of Your Preterm Baby
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0-4 months

Kangaroo Care: How to Take Care of Your Preterm Baby

What is kangaroo care and how can it help you to take care of your preterm baby?

View details What is Unsolicited Parenting Advice?
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0-4 months

What is Unsolicited Parenting Advice?

Children are our future so it’s not surprising that everyone feels invested in helping parents to better nurture their babies.

View details Lonely Parents: How Can You Feel Alone With a Baby in Your Arms?
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0-4 months

Lonely Parents: How Can You Feel Alone With a Baby in Your Arms?

You never get a minute to yourself, yet you’ve never felt lonelier? Yes, that’s the paradox of lonely parents.

View details Can Food Taste Different in Early Pregnancy?
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0-4 months

Can Food Taste Different in Early Pregnancy?

Changes in taste and smell are often reported by pregnant women, with varying degrees of severity, it is very much an individual response.

View details Does Eating Spicy Food Affect Pregnancy?
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0-4 months

Does Eating Spicy Food Affect Pregnancy?

If spicy food was part of your normal healthy diet before pregnancy, there is no reason you will need to stop it during pregnancy.

View details Early Signs of Pregnancy
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Pregnancy

Early Signs of Pregnancy

What are the early signs of pregnancy? Learn more about some of the typical early pregnancy symptoms one may experience here. 

View details Pregnancy Symptoms and Concerns
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Pregnancy

Pregnancy Symptoms and Concerns

Pregnancy is exciting, exhilarating and totally different for every woman. This means pregnancy symptoms will also be different for every woman.

View details Infant Milk Allergy
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4-6 months

Infant Milk Allergy

Cow's milk allergy is a common food allergy in childhood, impacting approximately 1 to 2% of preschool children.

View details Decoding Pregnancy Pains: Causes, Coping Mechanisms, and When to Call the Doctor
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Pregnancy

Decoding Pregnancy Pains: Causes, Coping Mechanisms, and When to Call the Doctor

Pregnancy is an extraordinary time, but it is not without its fair share of pregnancy discomforts.

View details Baby-led Weaning Checklist
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4-6 months

Baby-led Weaning Checklist

Most babies start solid foods at around 6 months. Baby-led weaning, where your baby feeds themself finger foods, is a way to help them discover new flavours and textures at their own pace.

View details Working Out Your Birth Plan
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Pregnancy

Working Out Your Birth Plan

Giving birth is less daunting if you have an easy to follow birth plan in mind, to help the day go as smoothly as possible. See our birth plan guide.

View details C-Section Recovery Checklist
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Pregnancy

C-Section Recovery Checklist

As with any surgery, C-section recovery takes time. Here are some things to think about from C-section recovery time to cleaning C-section incisions.

View details How to Help Baby Sleep Better
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0-4 months

How to Help Baby Sleep Better

Need ways to help your baby sleep? There are no magic tricks but try these 10 baby sleep tips, and you might find you both enjoy a better night’s sleep.

View details Self-Care Tips for Anxiety in Pregnancy
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Pregnancy

Self-Care Tips for Anxiety in Pregnancy

Experiencing some level of anxiety throughout your pregnancy can be normal. Read our tips on how to help with anxious feelings and when to seek professional help.

View details Baby Talk: Encouraging Baby's First Words
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12-18 months

Baby Talk: Encouraging Baby's First Words

Your baby’s first words are likely to happen around their first birthday. Here are some things you can do to encourage your baby to talk.  

View details How to Encourage Your Baby’s First Steps
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12-18 months

How to Encourage Your Baby’s First Steps

It can be both thrilling and terrifying watching your baby’s first steps. Here are some ways you can help when they’re learning to walk.

View details Maternity Leave Checklist
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Pregnancy

Maternity Leave Checklist

There’s a lot to think about when you’re planning maternity leave from work. Here are our tips to get you ready for your parental leave.

View details Should I eat more when breastfeeding?
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Should I eat more when breastfeeding?

When you're breastfeeding you need about 2000kJ of extra energy from food and drinks.

View details 30 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3
30 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3
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Pregnancy

30 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3

Every day, your baby develops more, getting ready to make an entrance into the world in just under 10 weeks. Has it gone fast or is the time creeping by for you? Every mum feels it differently.

View details Crispy Salmon Nuggets
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Recipe
12-18 months

Crispy Salmon Nuggets

View details Apple Crumble
Apple Crumble
Recipe
12-18 months

Apple Crumble

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