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Author: Baby Hints & Tips

adoption process

The adoption process

Q&A: just wanting to hear through experience if any of you have gone through this and what the whole process is?

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Love to Dream Swaddle or Ergo Cocoon?

I’m expecting soon and I’m wondering what people’s opinions on either the ergo cocoon or love to dream swaddle is best for a new born. Should I buy both?

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Preparing Your Baby for Daycare

Q&A: I was wondering when other mums put there babies into daycare to return to work, I would only be doing say 3 days a week to start with, did they hate it at first?

Baby shower ideas

Ideas for Baby Shower

Q&A: I was wondering if I could get some baby shower ideas?

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Coping with Separation Anxiety in 6 month old

Q&A: I think my 6 month old DD has separation anxiety, she cries if she can’t see me in the room and when I put her to bed she wakes up as soon as I put her down even if she is fast asleep. Has anyone gone through this/got any ideas to help with this?

Help with Anxiety before giving birth

Q&A: I think I sound stupid, but Im pregnant with my 5th child and am absolutely terrified of labour

Coping with Mastitis

Q&A: I have mastitis and have been on antibiotics for a day and a half now. Can anyone give me advice on how to get rid of it quickly. How long does mastitis last for?

Struggling to leave the house with 2 kids

Q&A: I have a 7 week old and a nearly 2 year old and I’m finding it hard to get out of the house

Storing Cord Blood and Tissue

Storing Cord Blood and Tissue

Q&A: I am looking at storing my babies cord blood and tissue and was wondering if anyone else has done this?

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Tips for Looking after Newborn Twins plus Toddler

Q&A: Just after anyones ‘thank god I was told this!’ tips for looking after newborn twins and a toddler who will be almost 2 when they’re born.

experiences with croup

Experiences with Croup

Q&A: Just wondering if mums with experience have any other pointers on how to deal with Croup.

{CRAFT} Snail Mail Hug

{CRAFT} This is a cute little idea that is great for family who live far away or for someone who is feeling a little down and could use a “Hug” or even just a surprise piece of mail!

dads and public toilet

Dads and Public Toilet Duty

Q&A: What do other fathers do when they are out and about and need to take a 2 year old daughter to a toilet in public?

What chores do your children do?

Q&A: How old are your kids and what jobs do they do around the house?

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Playground Bullying Advice for Mums

Q&A: What do other parents do in these scenarios? Do you approach the parent or carer of the child?

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Is your Child being Bullied at School?

Q&A: HELP!! My son is in year 6 and is still getting bullied (words and physical) by this boy (it’s been happening for a while now)

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Continual night waking in a 10 month old

Q&A: My 10 month old has been waking around 3 times a night (normally one of them for 1-2 hours) he is upset and waking us.

Announcing Pregnancy for Fifth Child

Q&A: How would you tell family and friends you were pregnant with your fifth when mostly all of them think 1 or 2 children is plenty

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Deciding to Return to Work

Q&A: How do you make the decision about whether to go back to work or not?

mini pill and breastfeeding

Mini-Pill and Breastfeeding

Q&A: Just looking for other mums experiences with taking the mini pill n EBFing

is baby hungry

Is my baby hungry or just wants comfort?

Q&A: I’m having trouble in the day time trying to figure out if my babies hungry or just wants the nipple

Experience with Chiropractors

Q&A: Have you used a chiropractor? If so, what did you use it for? Did it work? and would you recommend it? Was it a continuous treatment or a one off?

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Which Sippy Cup?

Q&A: What’s the best sippy cup for a 18 month who still has a bottle in the morning and before bed? Want to transition but want a free flowing sippy cup

softest playdough recipe

Softest Play Dough Recipe

We decided to make this easy and quick recipe (from Kids Activities Blog) and filled in some of a wet, cold day!

dream feeds do they work

Dream Feeds – Helpful or Not?

Q&A: What are people’s thoughts and experiences of dream feeding?

naming twins

Is it ok to Give Twins Similar Names?

Q&A: Do you think its OK to name your twins with similar names?

Numerous C-Sections and Tying Tubes

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

New Baby Girl Gift Inspiration

Q&A: I am Looking to buy a gift for a new baby girl who has 3 older sisters. Something useful/different around the $30-$40 mark.

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Frank Breech Baby – Preparing for Delivery

Q&A: Has anyone had a vaginal frank breech delivery? Was it horrendous and full of intervention?

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Twin Birthday Cakes – One or Two?

Q&A: Do you celebrate your TWINS birthdays with 1 cake or 2 so they dont have to share?

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