Babies Archives

Breastfeeding and returning to work

30/07/2023

Breastfeeding has been going well: your baby is thriving and happy. But now you are returning to work and feel sad at the prospect of weaning your baby. Take heart, returning to paid work doesn’t mean you have to stop breastfeeding: your baby can enjoy the health, immunity and nutritional benefits and you will still have that unique connection through the one thing that only you can do for your baby – snuggling him close as he drinks your milk. As well as keeping your baby healthy so you won’t be using your sick leave to care for her, one very important…

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Babies, For Mums, Inspiration

Hello Charlie

16/07/2023

Hello Charlie is a dedicated platform that helps families adopt sustainable and ethical living practices. Since 2004, we have been addressing the challenge of finding eco-friendly products for babies and toddlers. We carefully curate safe and reliable products, offer informative resources such as Cheat Sheets, and value customer feedback. Our commitment to sustainability also includes testing products in our homes and providing support. We invite you to visit our online store and explore our delightful range of sustainable and ethical products. For nearly 20 years, Hello Charlie has been dedicated to helping families embrace sustainable and ethical living. Our journey…

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Babies, Kids

Randwick Council child car seats vouchers

31/03/2023

Child Car Seat Checking & Fitting Program Closes on 31 May 2023 Apply now for your child car seat vouchers, the program closes on 31 May 2023. Last vouchers will be issued on 29th May 2023. Eligibility and conditions Vouchers are only available for residents of the Randwick City Council area. If you do not live in the Randwick City Council area, please check with your local council to find out if they offer a similar program. Vouchers will not be processed for workplace addresses or post box address. The mobile fitter will not attend addresses outside Randwick City Council area. Voucher…

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Babies, Parenting, Toddlers

SOUTH COOGEE FAMILY DAY CARE

18/03/2023

South Coogee Family Childcare Service is located at 33 Tucabia Street, South Coogee, NSW, 2034. The centre provides a unique, nurturing environment – in a family-like setting and is dual lingual English and Russian. The goal of South Coogee Childcare is to help develop happy, intelligent, well-adjusted children. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for children of ages 6 months to 5 years. The service provides wonderful quality of care and education for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Luda Fertman manager and founder of South Coogee Family Day cares says, At our Service we have spaces that cater to…

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Babies, Inspiration

5 Benefits of In Home Newborn Photography

22/02/2023

You’ve carried your baby for 9 months and now they are here and suddenly you look down at this little squish and think to yourself – what the hell do I do now? Oh how the days are long, so so so long. I’ve been there, the monotony of everyday, the sleep deprivation that hits you like a ton of bricks. The intrusive thoughts, the anxiety, the thoughts of I can’t possibly do this. But you are doing it. And you’re doing incredible. I know this time is overwhelming and exhausting, but I promise you, you’ll regret not getting images…

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Babies, For Mums

Midwifery & Lactation Sydney

31/08/2022

Midwifery & Lactation Sydney was formed to support women during late pregnancy right through to care of their newborn and infant. From Breastfeeding to settling MLsydney wants to support women in their journey and lighten the load of what can be a challenging time. Samantha and Catherine, the two co-founders of Midwifery & Lactation Sydney are passionate about providing compassionate care for women, babies and families. They understand that pregnancy and the transition to motherhood can be an exciting yet vulnerable time filled with a range of emotions, and they want to make sure all women and families have access…

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Babies, For Mums

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

06/07/2022

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

14/06/2022

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

31/03/2022

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

24/03/2022

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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