Tag: mamaway
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10 THINGS I DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BREASTFEEDING
As soon as you mention the word “breastfeeding”, then suddenly everyone has some insights to offer. You often hear about how breastfeeding is beneficial for your baby, and it definitely is, but breastfeeding is surely no easy task that takes time and adjustments. Here are 10 things I wish I had known about breastfeeding before I…
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Slings benefit: physiological development
Knowing how to use the sling will help you carry the baby in the correct position (Check out the tutorial video about how to use baby sling carrier). Based on the fact that the baby ring sling is for all size, you can adjust the length, posture according to the size of your baby. Unlike…
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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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WHY BABY SWEAT WHEN SLEEPING
Watching my little baby sleeping like an angel, how cute and adorable the sleeping little face is. Finding him drenched in sweat in the middle of the night, it is disturbing and this might interrupt my little baby’s sleep. Temperature – checked.Clothes and blanket – checked. The weather is not that hot, but why little…
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Tips to choose baby’s sleeping and bedding products
Babies sleep for more than 16 hours per day in the bed and most of the time, they are spending their time with the bedding. So choosing the right bedding products and make baby sleep well and more healthy. Today, we are sharing some tips on how to choose baby bedding. Non-toxic Antibacterial Moisture absorbing…
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10 Best Foods to Increase Breast Milk
During the breastfeeding period, many mothers worry about their milk supply, with thousands of questions running through their minds. Is my baby getting enough milk? Is my milk production sufficient? What foods should I eat to increase breast milk? Don’t worry; you are not alone in facing this issue. Since breast milk is the sole…