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Signs of teething in babies
It’s so exciting seeing your baby reaching milestones as they grow, and that first tooth is a big one. It's so cute seeing their smile with that first tooth but teething can also be a tough stage for babies and parents...
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Development Tips
It’s never too early to start reading to your baby
Reading is an essential skill to develop for any growing child, BUT you don’t have to wait till your baby can talk to read to them! Newborns benefit from you reading to them and it will help nurture a positive...
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Why do babies put everything in their mouth?
Babies spend the first few months of their little lives being passive observers. Unable to do much more than sit and take everything in. They garner control of their mouth and tongue pretty early on...
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Clinical Psychologist Jaimie Bloch on detecting ASD in babies and toddlers
Did you know that about one in 150 Australians are affected by autism, and boys are four times more likely to have it than girls? In fact, autism is so common in our society that most of us either know someone who has it (if not several people) or know of someone who has it. With notable celebrities like Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby and South African-born American entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla Elon Musk talking...
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Signs of teething in babies
It’s so exciting seeing your baby reaching milestones as they grow, and that first tooth is a big one. It's so cute seeing their smile with that first tooth but teething can also be a tough stage for babies and parents...
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Development Tips
The 411 on baby onesies: Everything you need to know
Onesies are the MVP of your newborn’s wardrobe. Forget all the frills, buttons and don’t even get us started on tulle. In those early weeks and months with a newborn, onesies are your best friend. You’re all about survival, so do yourself a favour and save the fancy outfits for down the track. There will be plenty of time for that, but what other time in a human’s life is it acceptable, nay, encouraged, to...
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Tips for sorting baby clothes
As your little one grows, they will go through a lot of clothing sizes, especially during their first year of life. Whether you are planning for future siblings...
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Baby Development
How do I know if my baby loves me?
You’re exhausted, sleep-deprived, covered in milk and in those dark moments you might start wondering if your baby even loves you. The good news is yes! Your baby absolutely adores you, and while the crying may...
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This is why you should stop comparing your baby to others
Competitiveness is ingrained in us as humans, and it’s nearly impossible to succeed in life without a little healthy competition. However, comparing and competing between how your child is progressing versus...
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Baby Development
Understanding baby communication & language
One of our main jobs as a parent is to tend to our baby’s needs. Human mammals are highly co-dependent for a very long time. Unlike other mammals such as dogs, horses even whales and dolphins etc we are not born and...
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10 things you need to know about the Fourth Trimester
We know all about the first, second and third trimesters, but have you heard about the fourth trimester? As you’ve probably gathered, it’s the first 12 weeks after the baby is born. It’s basically the time where the baby is out – but not quite ready for it, so to speak. It’s a time of adjustment as they learn to exist in the big, wide world after having been so cosy inside your belly. Not...
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Baby Development
The lowdown on dummies
My eldest 2 were dummy babies. They took to it easily once I made the decision to offer it to them but with number 3, she just wouldn’t have a bar of it. On the few occasions that I tried to tempt her with it, she just spat it out and gagged. This suited me perfectly as I secretly wanted to put my settling techniques to the test and see if I could get by...
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Development Concerns
Why you shouldn’t get hung up on meeting milestones
Milestones are a funny thing, on the one hand, they’re a great source of excitement as you see your baby reaching them and revelling in the joy of seeing them learning and growing...
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Signs & Symptoms
Everything you need to know about teething and sleep
If you’re around parents with small children enough, you’re going to hear the word teething come up. A lot. Teething is one of the biggest – and not to mention divisive – topics that will come up when you have babies.
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7 ways to nurture your bond with your newborn
7 simple ways to bond with your newborn from play to baby massage. Learn how to interact to ensure your baby is developing all their senses and forming that secure attachment.
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