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Looking after the nutritional needs of busy little toddlers on the go

July 6, 2022

Constantly on the go, toddlers are full of energy working out the world around them with a new frame of mind and heightened sense of independence. It’s no surprise, therefore, that busy little people need a balanced and a nutritionally dense diet of food and drink to fuel their growing bodies and service the energy they are burning. “Toddlerhood is a time of physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth, to support this they need balanced nutrition to assist their growing bodies and developing minds,” says Dr Scott Dunlop, Consultant General Pediatrician and Founder and Director of Sydney Paediatrics. Maintaining variety…

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Babies, Kids, Parenting, Pregnancy & Birth, Toddlers

HIPPY Maroubra

June 14, 2022

Hippy runs and age 3 and 4 program that is all about parents! It helps you to become your child’s first teacher by implementing teaching techniques developed by HIPPY Australia. HIPPY is a FREE program delivered to you in the comfort of your own home. Here is a bit more information about our program and the 2 age groups…… What HIPPY age 3 looks like? Fortnightly home visits to families by a Tutor/Mentor to deliver your HIPPY activity pack Play-based activities 3 activities per pack Activities include: Everywhere Learning Monthly HIPPY Gatherings Seven FREE storybooks A box of resources: A…

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Babies, Events, For Mums

Sydney Baby Expo

March 31, 2022

One Fine Baby is Sydney’s most stylish FREE to attend baby expo. With over 100 boutique pregnancy, maternity, baby and toddler brands for you to try and buy from, expert advice and hands-on courses, beautiful facilities and plenty of entertainment for the little ones, One Fine Baby Fair has it all! SHOPPING Come for exclusive Fair-only deals on everything you need for bump, baby and beyond, including prams from Bugaboo, BABYZEN, UPPAbaby, and Redsbaby, furniture from Incy Interiors and more, feeding, clothing, photographers, nursery and so much more! Key brands: Bugaboo, BABYZEN, UPPAbaby, Redsbaby, Silver Cross, iCandy, Love To Dream,…

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Babies, For Mums, Parenting

Double trouble… to double delight

March 24, 2022

Moving house might be easier! Written by Kate Ledger, Author and mum to Rori and Scarlett Buckey, 9 Hindsight, as we all know, is a very exact science, as was the scan that would change our lives forever. “How do you feel about two heartbeats?”, the sonographer said as she looked at my husband and me. My husband looked at me with brief confusion and wondered if she meant our baby had two hearts. Of course I knew immediately it was TWINS! An incredibly amazing and complex roller-coaster ride had just begun. Raw emotion and panic set in. How on earth…

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Babies are so amazing!

December 6, 2021

Babies have an amazing capacity to learn, but because parents may not know what to look for, skills and capabilities may go unnoticed. This article reveals just how incredible babies are and offers parents a significant and remarkable opportunity to enjoy the learning potential of their baby from birth. One of the most exciting advances in recent decades has been the discovery that babies learn before they are born. Even more amazing is the fact that during the first year, babies learn more than at any other time in their lives. By the first birthday, the baby’s brain has doubled…

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Babies, For Mums, Parenting, Pregnancy & Birth

What to expect when expecting twins!

October 26, 2021

What to expect when expecting twins! By Obstetrician Dr Colin Walsh. Not one but two babies is a surprise and delight but also often a shock to parents having twins. Dr Colin Walsh, an obstetrician at North Shore Private hospital answers the common questions of what a twin pregnancy can be like. I’m having twins – how will my pregnancy be different? Traditionally, 1-2% of pregnant women have twins. However this number is increasing with the widespread use of IVF. A twin pregnancy immediately falls into the “high-risk” category. You are more likely to experience complications (preterm birth,…

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World Breastfeeding Week with Lynne McKensey-Hall IBCLC

July 29, 2021

The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week and to help local eastern suburbs mums with breastfeeding, local IBCLC lactation consultant Lynne-McKensey Hall offers her advice for mothers and their breastfeeding journey.

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Babies

Taking the stress out of solids

July 29, 2021

All mums want the best for their babies when it comes to their first foods but often we are time poor when it comes to making the best choices. A great new product for mums has just launched in the east to help mums make healthy choices for their babies when it comes to solids.

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Babies, Swimming

The importance of swimming lessons when young

July 29, 2021

Not sure when to start swim classes with your baby? The Speedo Swim Centre in Bondi explains the benefits of swimming classes and why it could save your child’s life.

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