Category Archives: General

Layer upon layer

Posted on May 7, 2013

I thought the benefits of layering was restricted to my own fashion wardrobe but today a super savvy mum highlighted the broader benefits that she was seeing with her newborn bub. I have been caught out a few times being … Continue reading →

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Footloose

Posted on April 14, 2013

If someone had told me before I had babies that they didn’t need shoes until they were walking I 1) wouldn’t have believed them; and 2) thought I would still put shoes on my babies anyway – from day one … Continue reading →

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Have a hoppy Easter!

Posted on March 29, 2013

Regardless of whether Easter has any religious significance for you, it’s such a lovely time to be spending with family.  The extra-long weekend gives most people enough time to ‘pens down’ and relax for a day or two at least. … Continue reading →

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Toilet training

Posted on March 14, 2013

Toilet training is one of the big milestones for toddlers and once complete is a huge relief for mums and dads alike. While it varies from any child to child, prem toddlers may find they are ready a little later … Continue reading →

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Time to take off

Posted on February 28, 2013

I’ve just come back from a two week holiday in Hawaii.  Am I refreshed? Kind of. Did I have a good time? Yes.  Am I relaxed? No not really: I survived two, ten-hour flights with two children under the age … Continue reading →

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February 15 is Jobs at Home Day!

Posted on February 14, 2013

What day comes right after Valentine’s Day?  Jobs at Home Day of course – a day that acknowledges the importance of the jobs you do with family and friends after you’ve come home safely from work. WorkSafe has created a … Continue reading →

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Preconception care – a good reason to start seeing green

Posted on January 21, 2013

Preconception care is super important, right from the time you start thinking about having a baby, or feel you’re ready to try for another one.  It not only increases your chances of conception, but helps safeguard against health concerns that … Continue reading →

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Bath time

Posted on January 15, 2013

A weird fact: if you’re feeling a bit stressed or cranky, popping your hands in a basin of warm water will calm you down in leaps and bounds. It’s a great way to show why baths are a great way … Continue reading →

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A very NICU Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2012

Christmas in NICU isn’t something anyone really anticipates and plans for, but is a reality for so many parents and friends of premmie babies. Can you believe that this time last year you weren’t even expecting a baby and now … Continue reading →

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Go easy!

Posted on December 20, 2012

So here I am, sitting in a cafe.  Three year old playing a game quietly on the i-Pad and Miss one-and-a-half happily sucking on a packet of baby food. I didn’t ever think my life would come to this. Babies … Continue reading →

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