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Author: Baby Hints & Tips

Ear piercing

What age is best for ear piercing?

Q&A: At what age did you get your daughter’s ears pierced? What were the pros and cons of that age and do you wish you had done it sooner or later than you did?

Breastfed vs Formula: Mums Advice

Q&A Breast versus formula has been long debated, what’s your thoughts? In this day and age is one really better than the other?

Favourite Mother’s Day Gift

Q&A: What is your favourite Mother’s Day gift you have given or received?

Mothers Day for the Single Mum

Q&A How do you celebrate? Does someone help your kids organise a present? How do you make the day special?

Newborn routine

Q&A: I have been told to follow the routine feed play sleep.. My ds is 5 weeks and many times he will fall asleep whilst feeding. Should I be waking him up to play or do I let him take the lead? Anyone else had this happen and what did you do?

Nutella Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Recipe: What better way to enjoy a hot cross bun than oozing with Nutella®? Delicious!

Mosquito Repellent

Q&A: Mosquito repellent? What do you use?

Multiple C-Sections

Q&A: How many c-sections have you had and did you make the decision in conjunction with your doctor and when did you make the decision to have your tubes tied

Where to get circumcised in Australia

Q&A: I’m looking for doctor recommendations around Australia for circumcision. My husband wants our new son circumcised but we live in a state that won’t do it until baby is 1. I don’t want people’s opinions on it, I’m looking for recommendations only, from people who have used a good doctor. Willing to travel anywhere to see a good doctor with a good procedure

Transition from Bassinet to Cot

Transition from Bassinet to Cot

Q&A: Does anyone have any advice for the transition from bassinet to cot for a 4 month old?

Biting whilst Breastfeeding Help

Q&A: My lo is 9months and has started to bite me constantly. He has currently got an ear infection and is teething so he is VERY grumpy to say the least. he has been sleeping poorly at night so we are both exhausted! Its at the point now where I can’t hold him or bf without him biting me really hard (he will bite my arm, neck, shoulder etc anything he can get his mouth on). Was wondering if anyone could offer some tips on how to get through this difficult time as i am starting lose my patience especially when he is constantly hurting me. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated ladies!

Gifts for God Parents

Q&A: I’ve asked some of my very close friends to be my dd godparents. Is it protocol for me to give them a gift? If so what kind if gift is suitable?

Miscarriage – What did friends/family do that helped?

Q&A: What did family/friends do that helped? Was there anything that didn’t help or made you feel worse?

When did your baby start crawling and walking?

Q&A: When did your child start crawling and/or walking.

Age Gaps between first and second child

Q&A: What age gaps do you have between your first and second child? What positives did you find with the gap, and what challenges did you have?

Getting older children ready for school routine

Q&A: How do you get older children back into a routine ready for school again?

Purchasing School Supplies

Q&A: Where do you purchase all your kids school supplies each year? What seems to be the most cost effective option?

Themed Baby Shower Ideas

Q&A: Did you have a theme for your baby shower? Have you been to a themed baby shower?

Excercise whilst Pregnant

Q&A: I am pregnant and overweight . I am looking for helpful hints to keep my baby weight gain under control as don’t want to explode

Bleeding after Conception Advice

Q&A: Who of you bled after conception? And How long did you bleed for?

3 year old birthday party game ideas

3 Year Old Birthday Party Game Ideas

Q&A: What are your favourite (age appropriate) games for 3-5 year olds? Miss almost 3 has her party in a few weeks & I’ve covered everything bar games. Any Ideas? What was a hit at your 3 yr old party? P.s it’s a garden (butterflies bumble bees etc party).

Toddlers and Car Trips

Q&A: Car trips! How do you keep your toddler entertained on long car rides? We’ve just spent 4 hours in the car & I have a headache from all the ‘chatter’! Lol. I did all the right things, stable table, colouring books, reading books & food yet we’re STILL bored!

Quitting smoking once pregnant

Q&A: I’m after some support and advice I’m 8weeks pregnant and I feel like I’m lacking confidence in myself to quit smoking l have been cutting down every day but struggling l don’t want negative comments pls as i already being really hard on myself thank u!

Shifting Baby Weight

Q&A: What worked for you to shift the baby weight?

 

First Birthday Party Food Ideas

Q&A: Can mums suggest some finger food for my baby’s first birthday the party will have a broad range of ages of children and adults. Kids ages from 1 yr – through to 16 yrs old.

positive pregnancy test

What to do now I have a positive HPT

Q&A: I have just found out today that I am pregnant. (First time) and i am just wondering what happens now?? Ive booked a doctor’s appointment is that all I need to do at this stage???

Advice for Cesarean Section Recovery

Q&A: My friend has just gone through a 23 hour labour resulting in an emergency Cesarean. Her n bub are fine. I’ve never had a c-section so I don’t know what advice to give her about healing and in general getting back to normal everyday life, can anyone give me some advice to give her?

moving toddler from cot to bed

Transitioning your Toddler from a Cot to a Bed

Tips from parents: How old was your little one when you transitioned them from a cot to a bed? What worked for you? What’s your best tip for making it as hassle free as possible?

Co-Sleeping and Bedtime

Q&A: When you Co sleep, does baby/toddler/child go to bed the same time you do? Or do you settle them in your bed and then join them when you got to bed

Tips for managing your infants biting

Q&A: What is everyone’s experience with biting? My 10 month old has bitten me twice now when he’s really over excited jumping around and bites my shoulder…not sure if he will even understand if I say “no”…?

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