Tag: mamaway
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Survival guide for road trip with six kids
Can you imagine taking six kids on a road trip? We recently took the kids on a road trip to Noosa, the happiest place on earth. We were dying for some warmth, so sunny Queensland seems like the perfect destination. From our house in Sydney, that means we have to drive approximately 14-hour drive straight (not…
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5 NEWBORN CUES – THE BABY TRANSLATOR
Did you ever see that Simpson’s episode where Homer’s brother invents a baby translator? It goes on to make sense of Maggie’s baby talk. ‘Lavish attention on me and entertain me’ she’s translated to say. It would be nice if one of these was on the market. I know our family would have done whatever…
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10 Common myths about pregnancy, debunked
Pregnancy is surely an exciting and equally confusing time. You might be getting a lot of advice from people around you, and you’re probably wondering if they are proven facts or some old pregnancy myths. Take a look at some of these most common myths and let’s call out the Fun Police who are unnecessarily…
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A QUICK LESSON ON LABOR DRUGS
To the class of 2017, You’ve heard it all before… there are no university medals, just a cute bundle to behold. So, let’s be smart and understand all there is to know, so we can make informed, educated decisions about our bodies and our babies. This is not a shame game, mums. We need to…
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I Didn’t Wear the Postpartum Belly Belt and Here’s What Happened
I don’t know if you’ve ever watched the Olympic weight lifting. Some gigantic eastern European beef-cake performing feats of super-human strength. I don’t personally seek it out, as a spectator, but once every four years I’m happy to make four or five minutes available for this strange spectacle. If you pay attention, and look past…
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Help Your Baby Learn To Talk
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times of your life! As you gradually begin to adjust to the life of being a parent, are you eagerly awaiting for your baby’s first words? What are some language development milestones for baby and toddler? Thankfully, Kiddy123 provided some tips to accompany you and your baby through this…
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How to Get Fussy Toddlers to Eat More
Healthful eating habits start from a young age, so it is easy for any first-time parent to feel a pang of nervousness every time their toddler refuses a meal. During the first year of a baby’s life, he or she will manage to triple their birth weight and add extra 10-inches of height to their frames (on…
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How to Cope with Being Away from Your Baby
I know I’m not alone in this rollercoaster that is early motherhood, so now, with a new perspective a few years later, I can finally share how I managed. Perhaps some of you will appreciate the tips, and I genuinely hope you’ll find your own system to cope and overcome separation anxiety. Talk to your…
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR BABY SOLIDS FOOD?
If you’re thinking of introducing solids to your baby, best practice today states to commence its introduction before the baby is six months, but not before four months of age. Here’s what you need to know… HOW DO I KNOW WHEN BABY IS READY FOR SOLID FOOD?Here are some sneaky signs to keep an eye open…
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3 Important Postnatal Recovery Questions & Answers: Written by Australia Physiotherapist
Here’s Top 3 postnatal recovery questions and answers by Australia Physiotherapist- Alison Blake (a.k.a Founder of BODYBALL). Q1: My doctors told me it generally takes 6 weeks to recover from a natural birth and 12 weeks from an abdominal C-section, is that the same for everyone? A: Pregnancy and childbirth are meant to have many both physical and…