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Layer upon layer

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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App Happy!

Mobile phone and tablet apps have really changed the way we entertain ourselves, entertain our children and manage our day-to-day transactions.  It seems like a million years ago that we carried phones that could only make and receive phone calls … Continue reading

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Footloose

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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Meet the face behind the 2013 Wear Green for Prems campaign

Last year we introduced you to baby Caelan who was the gorgeous face of the 2012 Wear Green for Prems campaign. His story was so inspiring that he’s taken on the role again to help draw attention to prematurity. Just … Continue reading

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Have a hoppy Easter!

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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Earlybird of the Month – Gracie’s Story

To fall pregnant in the first place was quite a shock. My husband Ben and I had been talking about it but we thought there would be many loop holes to jump through before it was possible, as I was … Continue reading

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Toilet training

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

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!

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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Wear green for premmies – Wednesday 3 April

If you’re green with envy, have a green thumb, think the grass is greener on the other side or any green in between then save the date for Wednesday 3 April 2013 for Wear Green for Prems Day. With green … Continue reading

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