Kiddly Winks September 2013 Issue by Helen Dayman

Kiddly Winks

spring EDITION

Potty Training 101

Zip into Spring

Be SUN Smart Make your Own Cleaning Products

Swaddling - Snug as a Bug in a Rug?

cover photo - Ariah Rose

How Healthy is your Home? Issue Three September/ October

“All about babies, toddlers and young children”

Contents Page 3

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desk

Baking Basics, Healthy Snacks Spring/Summer Treats Lunchbox Snacks

Be Sun Smart

Zip into Spring Spring Clean WorkOut Homemade Cleaning Products More Handy Hints

How healthy is YOUR home?

Crafty Kids Zone

Baby and Sleep

Bookshelf Reviews

Potty Training 101

Advertising Rates

Swaddling Snug as a Bug in a Rug - or is it?

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Editor’s Desk Welcome to our 34d issue of Kiddly Winks. We hope you all enjoyed our first and second issues. Here we are back with another one. It has been an exciting time as the KW Team have been brainstorming and busy writing. We hope you enjoy our collection of articles. As with any new business, we have been working on making Kiddly Winks the best magazine for you. This means putting together articles that are important to YOU. Life can get very busy, so take a few moments to recharge your batteries and enjoy a good read. We have a fantastic issue for you, with our Zip into Spring (zipped section). This month we have focussed upon Spring Cleaning our home and keeping our family healthy. We also have articles on Potty Training 101 and Sleep for Babies. As the weather is warming up, you might be interested in the article Be Sun Smart. You will just have to read on to see the rest.

and Sleep article on page 10. Would you like your Kiddly Wink to be on the cover of our next issue? Stay tuned! The next Cover Photo Competition will be starting very soon. Kiddly Winks is a bi-monthly magazine and alternates release months with our sister publication WAHP Published. We also have more new publications coming online in the coming months - White Delight (bridal/weddings), Fit4U (health and fitness) and Decor Stylin’ (home decore). The next issue of Kiddly Winks will be out on the 1st November 2013 and we have many exciting plans already on the boil for this issue. In the meantime - grab a cuppa, find a comfy seat, sit back, relax and enjoy this issue.

Don’t foget that you can submit articles to Kiddly Regards, Winks. We are very interested in receiving articles for future issues. Do you have a topic that you would like to submit an article on? Send it through to our email Helen Dayman - submissions@kiddlywinks.net.au Editor Kiddly Winks Exciting times ahead with Kiddly Winks as we have many plans ready to unfold in the next few months. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for some exciting developments that we know you will enjoy. Isn’t our cover girl, Ariah gorgeous? Ariah is the winner of our latest Cover Photo Competition. Keep an eye out for another cutie we feaured in our Baby

Be Sun Smar t Spring is here and the weather is already starting to warm up and Summer is just around the corner. If you live in Queensland, Northern Territory or Western Australia, you will already be feeling the bite from the sun. So, now is the time to think Sun Smart. Learning sun safety from a young age will instil good sun smart habits in children. As the warmer months roll up, we see many reminders on television about being Sun Smart from the Cancer Council of Australia and other organisations. As parents, we should be a role model and

5 Sun Smart Tips Play in the shade reduces exposure to the sun.

Reflected UV radiation bounces off surfaces such as sand, water and even concrete, so use sunscreen even when not in direct sun.

Wear sun protective clothing - cover as much skin

as possible with cool, loose-fitting clothes and wraps for babies. Choose clothing that has a high UV protection factor (UPF) - UPF15 provides good protection, but UPF50 provides the most protection.

Broad-brimmed hats - offer all round protection for

the face as well as neck. Remember to still wear sunscreen to protect from reflected UV radiation.

Be cool, wear sunglasses - babies and toddlers have a fascination with their parents sunnies, so why not get them their own pair of sunnies. Make sure that the sunglasses are Category 2, 3 or 4 (Australian Standard 1067). There are also many cool products that help to keep baby and toddler sunnies in place.

Sunscreen - it is important that children develop the

habit of applying sunscreen. No sunscreen, then no outdoor play. Apply SPF30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen to skin not protected by clothing at least 20 minutes before going outdoors and reapply every two hours.

We have our 5 Sun Smart Tips, now lets look at why we need to be Sun Smart.

UV Radiation Childhood exposure to UV radiation significantly contributes to the development of skin cancer as an adult. Being Sun Smart from a young age will reduce the risks of skin cancer. What is the UV Index and why is it so important? The UV index indicates the amount of the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UV radiation that reaches the earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface. If the UV index is 3 or above, then you should apply sunscreen and other sun smart tips to reduce the risk of damage to your skin. Some parts of Australia may have a UV index of 3 and above all year. You can download UV Index apps for your mobile phone that show real-time UV index measurements for your location.

Links Be Sun Smart Play Sun Smart (downloadable pdf) - http://www.sunsmart.com.au/downloads/resources/ booklets/be_sunsmart_play_sunsmart.pdf Sun Smart App (Iphone/android) from Bureau of Meteorology - http://www.bom.gov.au/uv/iphoneapp.shtml UV Index (Iphone/IPad) App - https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/uv-index/id367786267?mt=8

How healthy is YOUR home? Spring is here and it is that time of year again. Yes, time for a Spring Clean. Cleaning the house from top to bottom is a combination of a good workout and leaving you with that feeling of satisfaction. But first, let’s look at how healthy your home really is… Do you battle an endless cycle of coughs and runny noses? Who is the culprit for spreading these infections to your family? Usually we blame other children from school, childcare or even your last trip to the shops. The culprit might be in your own home.

Air Pollutants

Mould

We don’t think of air pollution as being a big issue inside our home. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The air quality inside our homes can be compromised by a variety of pollutants. Did you know that your carpet or even building materials of your house can give off pollutants?

Mould may be green, black or greyish in colour and is commonly called ‘Black Mould’ or in scientific circles ‘Trichoderma viride’. Bathrooms and kitchens aren’t the only places where mould may grow.

How much time do you spend inside the home? We actually spend up to 90% of our time indoors, whether in the home, at school or work. The air quality inside our homes can contain more pollutants than the outside air.

Ceiling and interior of walls may also contain mould from leaky pipes or roof leakage. Anywhere in your home that may have elevated levels of moisture could be prone to mould.

Where does air pollution come from? Heaters and ovens using gas give off carbon monoxide or nitrogen oxides as well as water vapour increasing humidity within the home. Of concern for parents is that air pollutants within the home may cause chronic bronchitis and weaken their developing lungs.

Look for the obvious signs such as musty smells, watermarks on ceilings or walls. In the bathroom or kitchen, tiling grout quickly shows signs of mould growth.

Indoor pollutants can build to higher concentrations than those outside. Ventilation is very important to reduce these risks.

Mould exposure and symptoms can easily be confused as coming down with the cold or flu such as nasal and sinus congestion, cough, sore throat, respiratory difficulties or headaches. They can also be known to cause chronic fatigue, skin irritation and compromise the immune system.

Even on cold days, leave a window partly open to allow some airflow throughout the house. Scientists recommend that the air within the house should be replaced every hour. Continual air movement increases the ventilation rate within your home and will reduce the build up of air pollutants.

Get rid of these nasty unwelcome guests by preventing them spreading. Keep your home as dry as possible and lower humidity by ventilating your home often. Open the windows and ‘air out the house’. A dehumidifier might be a worthwhile purchase if you are in a high humidity climate. Once detected, mould should be removed and the source of moisture located and fixed.

Environmental Toxins Within our homes, we are exposed to many chemicals that are in consumer products such as televisions and computers, toys, furniture, carpets and flooring, cosmetics, fragrances and cleaning products. Each year there are approximately 100,000 synthetic chemicals commercially produced. Have these been adequately tested for impact on our children? In2002, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) reviewed environmental toxins impact on children’s health finding that an estimated 3 million children under the age of five die each year due to environmental hazards. A scary thought, isn’t it?

What can you do? Be chemical aware in regards to products you purchase for around the home. Read labels to check what chemicals make up the product. Dangerous chemicals should be locked away safely. Ensure that all cleaning products are clearly labelled.

Chemicals that have been best documented and some of these you may already be aware of are methyl mercury, tobacco, lead, mercury, nitrates, arsenic, fluoride, persistent organic pollutants (POPs) including PCBs and DDT, and pesticides.

Visit the manufacturers’ website and download the MSDS (a document required by law for every product that outlines hazards and safety procedures to be used with the product). OR

Are you aware of these synthetic chemicals Phthalates; Alkylphenols; Organontins; Brominated Flame Retardants; Synthetic Musks; or Volatile Organic Compounds? These additive synthetic chemicals are used in everyday products such as textiles - carpets and curtains - computer and electronic equipment - personal and baby care products - toys - household cleaning products. These are the hidden household toxins.

You could look to environmentally friendly, natural products that are safe for your children, family and the environment. If you would like to make your own cleaning products, see our recipes on page 27 and give it a go. Ready to start your Spring Cleaning, then turn to our tips on tackling your Spring Cleaning on page 25.

Product Safety Australia recognises that ‘modern society uses tens of thousands of chemicals in every day products’. They go on to list a variety of products such as alcohol, cosmetics, household cleaning products, paints, petrol and insect sprays. What is of concern is this statement: “Although many common products contain chemicals that can be harmful if used incorrectly, consumers generally understand and accept the risks and benefits of using these products.” For more information about product recalls and to keep abreast of what is in your product, visit the Product Safety Australia website (see link below) Links ‘Children in the New Millennium: Environmental Impact on Health. 2002. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nation’s Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO). www.unep.org ,www.unicef.org and www.who.int Product Safety Australia - Household Chemicals http://www.productsafety.gov.au/content/index.phtml/ itemId/980990

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Methylparaben

Cleansers, Lotions

Human skin toxicant, sensitisation, wildlife and environmental toxicity. Parabens: Human skin toxicant, suspected sense organ toxicity, contact dermatitis and skin irritation in some, suspected endocrine disruption, environmental and wildlife toxicity

Butylparaben

Cleansers, Lotions

Human skin toxicant, dermatitis, allergic reactions, interferes with gene expression

Disodium EDTA

Cleansers

Allergic reactions, dermatitis, Skin and Mucous membrane irritation, penetration enhancement

Sodium Flouride

Toothpaste

Suspected respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, liver, musculoskeletal and neuro toxicity. Osteomalacia. Dental Fluorosis. Bone Fractures. Lower IQ in children.

Triclosan

Toothpaste, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anti-bacterial soapâ&#x20AC;?

Skin, eye and lung irritation. Allergic reactions. Suspected immuno-toxicity. Thyroid toxicity. Wildlife and environmental toxicity.

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)

Skin and eye irritation. Suspected liver toxicity, can cause or promote acne. Penetrates skin and accumulates in vital organs. Eczema. Toxic to aquatic organisms. Exposure may lead Toothpaste, Shampoo, Shower Gel, Cleaning to hair loss, eye damage, skin irritations, and Goods, Anything that needs to be foamy or sudsy. Kidney damage. Has caused mutagenic (DNA mutation) and teratogenic effects (birth defects) on laboratory animals

Sodium Laureth Sulphate

Propylene Glycol

Dimethicone, Dimethiconol

Cocodiethanolamide

Can cause or promote acne. Skin, eye or lung irritation. May contain trace amounts of ethylene oxide ( recognised reproductive toxicity and carcinogen, suspected respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, kidney, liver, immuno- and neuro-toxicity, Skin and eye irritation, cataracts), Dioxane (Suspected respiratory, cardiovascular, neuro-, immuno-, skin and liver toxicity; blood disorders. Penetrates human skin. Probable human carcinogen. Mutagen and teratogen).

Cleaning Goods

Penetration enhancement. Suspected neuro-, respiratory and immune-toxicity. Sensitisation. Eczema

Lotions, Baby Wipes

Marked effects on Adrenal glands and liver. May be absorbed via the skin. Wildlife and environmental toxicity

Lotions

Diethanolamine: Severe skin, eye and respiratory irritation. Suspected respiratory, cardiovascular, kidney, liver and neuro toxicity. Suspected carcinogen

Cleaning Goods

Chemical

Where Found

Effects

Automotive components building materials, vinyl flooring furniture, pool liners and garden hoses cosmetics, perfume and nail polish footwear, outdoor clothing and rain wear inflatable products

Phthalates

Further studies are currently being conducted medical devices such as intravenous and feeding by Australian scientists as to the level of risks of tubing, catheters, blood bags, anaesthetic and Phthalates. dialysis equipment To find out more visit printing inks solvents such as adhesives, lacquers and varnishes

http://www.productsafety.gov.au/content /index.phtml/itemId/972486

sporting goods toys wires and cabling—in many machines and appliances and as insulation for transmission cables and fibre optics

Alkylphenols

plastics, industrial detergents and emulsifiers, textile and carpet cleaning products

Brominated Flame Retardants

computers, white goods, car interiors, carpets and carpet underlay, polyurethane foams in furniture and bedding

Synthetic Musks

replace natural aromas in products like washing agents, soap and cosmetics

Volatile Organic Compounds

industrial solvents found in petrol, paints and household products.

Alkylphenols can mimic oestrogen hormones and in test animals alter sexual development in fish and sperm quality in mice. Brominated Flame Retardants have been shown to disrupt thyroid hormones, mimic oestrogen, and are linked with cancer and reproductive damage. Studies also detected it in house dust due to off gassing from treated products and furnishings. Synthetic or Artificial Musks may induce enzymes and disrupt hormones. They have also been linked to hormonal and gynaecological problems in women Volatile Organic Compounds are toxic to nervous system toxic and some like benzene cause cancer.

Further reading “Children’s Environmental Health - Intergenerational Equity in action” By Dr Mariann Lloyd-Smith PhD (Law), Senior Advisor, National Toxins Network - http://ntn.org.au/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/intergenequityinaction.pdf

Baby and Sleep Children from newborn babies to toddlers and up to preschool age have different sleep needs. Each child is different and there is no such thing as normal when it comes to sleeping. Some may sleep for hours, while others might have the occasional nap. A little extra sleep may make the difference between a contented or grumpy child.

Stages of Sleep Understanding how babies sleep is looking at the makeup of the different sleep stages. In the early months, babies sleep is divided into 50% active and 50% quiet sleep.

Active sleep involves head and muscle movements, similar to REM (rapid eye If your child is awake and happy, then he has movement) sleep in adults. Babies often wake had enough sleep. If awake and unhappy, then after phases of active sleep. more sleep is needed. Quiet sleep in babies is where the muscles are How long should baby sleep? relaxed, limbs are still and breathing is deep and regular. Babies often cycle in and out of On average, babies aged 0 to 2 months sleep quiet sleep and are less likely to wake during most of the time, waking when they are hungry, this stage of sleep. have wind or need a nappy change. At 3 months, babies decrease the amount of From 3 to 6 months, they may have 2-3 sleeps active sleep and begin to enter quiet sleep at each day up to two hours each divided between the beginning of the sleep cycle. Babies now morning and afternoon naps. During the night, alternate between active and quiet sleep they may still wake at least once. periods of 20-50 minutes each at this age. 7-12 months, baby’s need for daytime sleep is less and they may only sleep for 2 to 3 hours during the daytime. If you are one of those lucky parents, baby hopefully is sleeping right through the night or sleeping a minimum of 6 or more hours at a time.

From 6 months, baby’s sleep patterns involve less waking at night and are closer to the sleep patterns of adults. By 8 months, many babies are able to self-soothe themselves back to sleep without parents’ intervention. Hopefully at this stage, your own sleep patterns will become more stable too.

Babies are adept at dropping off to sleep all by themselves. If your baby is having trouble Remember that it is also important that you settling or falling asleep, you could try the get ample sleep yourself. Without it, you may patting settling technique. become tired, irritable and have less patience. Running on empty or lack of sleep will do that. Try this - face baby lying on his side away from you; place one hand on baby’s shoulder; with Take advantage of those moments, a few hours the other hand gently pat baby’s bottom or here and there to snatch a quick nap yourself thigh slowly in a steady beat/rhythm. As baby and recharge your batteries. settles, gradually slow the patting and make it even more gently until he is asleep.

Links and Resources Better Health Victoria - http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Sleep_ and_your_baby Kidspot - http://www.kidspot.com.au/Baby-Baby-sleep-Baby-sleep-patterns+587+42+article.htm Early Childhood Ausralia - http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/resource_themes/baby_ and_toddler_sleeping.html

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Potty Training 101 When to start potty training? There is no set age, each child is ready at a different age just like walking and talking. Signs that your child is ready include: Understands simple requests Able to communicate wants such as hunger Imitates your toileting Doesn’t like to wear a soiled or wet nappy, tries to push it off or tells you it needs to be changed Shows interest in the toilet or potty chair. You have enjoyed many milestones with your toddler, but now it’s potty training. You have an interesting time ahead as it won’t happen overnight. You are in for a long process, a few laughs along the way, exciting and even a little frustrating at times but definitely all worth it in the end. It is best to get yourself prepared ahead of time, collect a few potty training tools and a plan of action. You and your child are embarking on an adventure, will need persistence, extreme patience but your child will eventually graduate to big girl or boy pants.

Potty Training Tools Potty Book or Potty Doll Toddler Toilet Seat Cover and/or Small Potty Step Stool Big girl or boy underwear Night time training pants Reward System - stickers, potty chart, grab bag of goodies Waterproof covering for mattress (helps with bed wetting) Egg Timer - will help to set a routine

To help keep you focussed, just think - no more nappies! You might even shed a nostalgic tear as your little baby is growing up.

Potty Training Tips You can start at 18+ months old or earlier depending on your child’s development You child should be able to sit up, stand and walk independently Teach your child the words for body parts involved and actions that take place Use praise not punishment Don’t ask “Do you want to potty?” instead say “Let’s go potty.” Have a routine - take your child to the potty several times a day consistently (when waking up, after meals/snacks and before bed) Don’t force - make positive and as natural as possible Small immediate rewards like stickers, potty chart are good motivators Have your child choose their favourite big girl or big boy underwear (ie. Dora/Thomas Tank Engine) Your child should wear clothing that can easily pull down Teach good hygiene (how to clean private parts, flush and wash hands) Show your child that you flush contents of the potty down the big toilet. Explain when he/she gets bigger they will be able to use the big toilet too.

No more Nappies! Once your child is comfortable with using the potty and going without assistance with no accidents, he/she may be ready to graduate to daytime ‘pullups’. Pullups mimic big boy/girl underwear but are absorbent to catch those little accidents that may still occur. The next step is training pants, usually terry cloth pants and finally big boy/girl pants.

Little accidents will still happen, just like any new Avoid reverting back to nappies as this may confuse. skill. Day toilet training is the first achievable goal; dry nights may take longer as each child is different. Potty training is an adventure for the whole family. Involve siblings in your child’s potty training routine. Patience is key, praise and reward positive achievements Just think… once your child has mastered toileting, he/ - avoid scolding for those little accidents. she will be able to go to the big toilet all by themselves. Changes in the home environment, a new baby, I will leave you with one final thought…. starting preschool or even moving house may cause your child to regress. Don’t be discouraged, go back NO MORE NAPPIES! a few steps, use patience and him/her back on track.

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SWADDLING

Snug as a Bug in a Rug - Or is it? Wrapping or swaddling babies has traditionally been used as a means to help settle them to sleep. Wrapping is thought to mimic the atmosphere of the womb and confines the limbs of young babies to avoid the ‘moro’ or startle reflex from waking them up. Understandably parents keen for a good night’s sleep will readily embrace this proven measure for a restful night. The head of orthopaedics at Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick Dr Angus Gray, noted in a media release in 2010 a steady increase in cases of hip dysplasia and warned parents against the dangers of tight wrapping. In 2012 Associate Professor Peter Cundy (head of paediatric orthopaedics at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Adelaide) outlined his research which linked swaddling to hip dysplasia to an international orthopaedic conference in Colorado. Wrapping or swaddling babies has traditionally been used as a means to help settle them to sleep. Wrapping is thought to mimic the atmosphere of the womb and confines the limbs of young babies to avoid the ‘moro’ or startle reflex from waking them up. Understandably parents keen for a good night’s sleep will readily embrace this proven measure for a restful night. For many years the weapon of choice against a baby who fought sleep was a simple muslin square. However; in recent years the humble baby wrap has had a radical makeover. A proliferation of swaddling products has hit the shelves and infiltrated online stores. Cocoon shaped zip-up wraps made of stretchy fabric are on every new mum’s “must have” list. The websites spruiking these products cite medical and scientific research into the benefits of swaddling giving an air of credibility to their products. Yet parents using these products may unwittingly be harming their children.

In the past few years Dr Cundy has noted up to a fivefold increase in cases of hip dysplasia at the Women and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide. In 2012 Professor Nicholas Clarke of Southampton General Hospital in the UK called for renewed awareness campaigns to highlight the risk of tight wrapping to parents. Similar awareness campaigns conducted in Japan have reduced the incidents of hip dysplasia there fivefold. Awareness of the risks of tight wrapping is crucial. Online communities of parents whose children are being treated for hip dysplasia are ripe with regretful stories of swaddling and wrapping. In almost all cases it was only after their child was diagnosed with the condition that they became aware of the risks.

Even doctors, midwives and early childhood nurses seem unaware of the issue themselves and as a result are not helping to educate parents about safe wrapping techniques. Yet awareness is not everything. Even parents who are aware of the link between tight Orthopaedic surgeons from around the globe are wrapping and hip dysplasia may unfortunately fall prey raising concerns that these new swaddle suits are to products that are questionably marketed. behind increasing rates of hip dysplasia in children. If untreated hip dysplasia can cause a child to have a limp, lead to the early onset of arthritis and even the need for a hip replacement as young as in their 20s. If caught early (before 6 months of age) the condition can usually be treated through non invasive bracing. After 6 months of age surgery is likely to be required.

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There are cocoon style wraps which openly refer to hip dysplasia on their websites – explaining that tight wrapping can contribute to the condition. They infer that their swaddle suits are not tight and safe for hips. They even refer to the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI) (presumably in an attempt to give their claim credibility) but if parents actually visit the IHDI website to investigate safe wrapping they will discover the IHDI has only recognised one swaddle suit as hip healthy – the Halo SleepSack. The majority of swaddle suits on the market are far from hip healthy and are arguably dangerous for some babies. Dr Gray warned recently “They often don’t look very tight, they can be very elastic, but a little weak baby is not going to fight against it. They will lie in the resting position with their knees together.”

For babies’ hips to develop properly the ball of the hip must be in place in the socket. The natural position of newborn babies is to have their legs curled up and flopping out “froggy style”. This position is also the most optimal position for healthy hip development. When babies’ legs are straightened out in a cocoon style wrap there is the potential for the hips to partially slip out of the socket or, in the worst case, to become fully dislocated. In the United States, Texas has recently enforced a swaddling ban in child care centres to help stop unsafe wrapping practices (both to prevent hip dysplasia from overly tight wrapping and for SIDS concerns where loose wrapping can result in wraps that pose a safety threat to babies). In response to the ban many child care workers are complaining it is impossible to get babies to sleep for any length of time. This highlights the nub of another problem related to tight wrapping and hip dysplasia. How do you convince parents whose baby is sleeping soundly when snugly wrapped to change their wrapping practices? Many parents have had success with these new cocoon type swaddles and rave about them to other parents. Their baby never developed hip dysplasia so “it’s all an urban myth”. In reality it’s all a bit of a lottery.

Hip dysplasia used to be called Congenital Dislocation of the Hip (CDH) but the medical profession changed the name to Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) in recognition of the fact that it is not just a hereditary condition, but can be acquired (through tight swaddling and the like). DDH affects approximately 2-3 out of 1000 babies and occurs significantly more in girls than boys. However, approximately 1 in 20 babies have hip instability at birth. It is these babies who are arguably at risk of becoming one of the statistics of an increasing rate of hip dysplasia if their already unstable joints are straightened out through tight swaddling and the use of swaddle suits. Unfortunately there are no Australian Standards to ensure products like swaddle suits (and other products like baby carriers) are not risking the health of babies’ hips. Infant sleep bags must comply with the standard for reduced fire hazard but there is no requirement for swaddle suits to be hip friendly. Wrapping and swaddling are not bad per se. Wrapping can help settle fussy babies, but babies should never be wrapped up like a burrito or a caterpillar in a cocoon. There are products on the market that are genuinely hip friendly and a baby can be wrapped in a simple muslin square in a hip friendly way as well. We don’t have to throw the baby out with the bath water and abandon wrapping altogether but if we are to stop the increase in hip dysplasia we do need to learn hip friendly ways to settle fussy babies. More information about hip healthy swaddling along with information about other baby products such as carriers, swings and walkers can be found on the International Hip Dysplasia Institute website. Written by Bronwyn Batten

Links:

Hip Diysplasia Institute - www.hipdysplasia.org/ Royal Childrens Hospital (Video on wrapping baby safely to prevent Hip Dysplasia) www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Wrapping_your_ baby_safely_to_help_prevent_developmental_dysplasia_ of_the_hip_VIDEO/ Reprinted with Permission from GreenLeftyIdealist Blog https://greenleftyidealist.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/ snug-as-a-bug-in-a-rug-aint-all-its-wrapped-up-to-be/ Photo Credits - Bronwyn Batten

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SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK 1 cup boiling water 2 cups white sugar 2 cups milk powder 6 tbspn butter Place water butter sugar in blender and wiz til sugar is dissolved and butter is melted. Add milk powder and blend for further 2 minutes. Mix will be thin but will thicken once cooled. Makes equivalent of 2 cans. Keep refrigerated.

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Healthy Snacks QUICK AND EASY SHORTBREAD Ingredients:

250g butter 1/3c icing sugar 1/3c cornflour 1/4c sugar 1/2tsp vanilla 2 1/3c plain flour

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Melt butter and add vanilla. Sift icing sugar and cornflour into a bowl, add sugar. Add melted butter and vanilla and beat until the mixture is thick and creamy. Add the sifted flour and mix well. Press the mixture into a 18cm x 28cm lamington tin, smooth over and mark into fingers with a sharp knife. Prick each finger decoratively with a fork. Bake in a moderate oven for 30 minutes or until a light golden colour. Cut into fingers while still warm and cool in tin. Alternatively, using cookie cutters, cut into Christmas shapes. Lay on an oven tray and bake until golden. When cool, dip half into melted white chocolate.

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500 g Flour (included) 1 cup Sugar (included) 250 g Butter or Margarine Â˝ tin Condensed Milk 1 cup Choc Chips or Nuts or Fruit

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Cream butter and sugar Add condensed milk and mix Stir in choc chips/nuts or fruit then add flour (dough should be firm but not stiff). Roll into balls and place on lined/greased tray. Bake at 175oC for 12-15 minutes.

Note - Dough can be rolled into a log, wrap in baking paper then glad wrap and freeze until needed. When needed, semi-thaw and cut off disks of dough, then bake as above.

Spring/Summer Treats HOMEMADE LEMONADE Makes - 1.25 litres Ingredients

1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1 cup (250ml) lemon juice 3 cups (750ml) soda water, chilled

Method

Place the caster sugar in a saucepan with 1 cup (250ml) water and stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Allow to cool. Stir in the lemon juice. To serve, top with chilled soda water.

MINI MILK BLOCKS Ingredients

1 x 395 g can condensed milk Skim or full cream milk

Method

1. Empty can of condensed milk into a bowl. 2. Refill empty can twice with milk and add to bowl. 3. Mix together until blended well. 4. Pour mixture into ice block moulds. 5. Freeze.

Recipe notes

Lovely on their own or add different flavourings such as Milo,

strawberry or caramel topping, mixed berries or chocolate bits.

SHERBERT Ingredients

¼ teaspoon citric acid ¼ teaspoon tartaric acid ¾ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 6 heaped tablespoons soft icing sugar, sifted 1 x 9 g packet jelly crystals (optional)

Method

1. In small bowl, place citric acid, tartaric acid and bicarb soda. 2. Crush lumps with back of spoon. 3. Add sifted icing sugar and jelly crystals and mix well.

Recipe notes

This recipe is a great plain sherbert without the jelly crystals, they are just added for a different flavour. Make sure you use the soft icing sugar not the pure.

Lunchbox Snacks FRUIT LEATHERS (roll-ups) Banana Fruit leather can be made from bananas. Mash bananas, add lemon juice and finely grated rind of the lemon (use a nutmeg grater) and a little honey. Spread on a tray and sun-dry as for other fruit leathers. It is a deliciously unique taste.

Strawberry Two methods for making strawberry leather. 1. Boil 500g sugar with 150ml water until it threads. Put in a 1 litre clean strawberries. Boil. Pour on a tray to dry in the sun for 2-3 days. Roll up like a jam roll and store in glass jars. Cherries may also be preserved this way. 2. Mash thoroughly ripe strawberries to a pulp. Spread on tray and sun-dry (or use low heat in the oven). When dry, dust with powdered sugar (may be left out if you prefer). Roll up and keep in glass jars.

PRETZELS 2/3 cup warm milk 1 teaspoon dried yeast ½ teaspoon caster sugar 1 ½ cups plain flour ½ teaspoon salt 60g butter, melted 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon cold water Sea salt or sesame seeds 1. Using a fork, whisk milk yeast and sugar together in a jug. Set aside in a warm place for 10 minutes or till bubbly and frothy. 2. Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Make a well in the centre. Add yeast mixture and butter. Stir to form a dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Use your hands to mould dough into a ball. Place into a lightly oiled bowl. Cover. Set aside in a warm place for 30 minutes or till dough doubles in size. 3. Preheat oven to 220 deg C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Knock down dough with your fist. Turn onto a floured surface and mould dough into a ball again. Divide into approx 6 even portions. Roll each portion into a 40cm long sausage shape. 4. Arrange each sausage into a horseshoe shape with ends towards you. Cross ends over twice. Rest ends on the top loop of dough. Place onto trays. Whisk egg with water then brush over dough. Sprinkle with salt or seeds. Bake for 10-15mins or till golden brown.**

Note - You could use a breadmaker to mix the dough. Sprinkle either cinnamon sugar for “donuts” or grated cheese for “cheese twists”. Dough easily stores in the freezer. You can double the recipe and store half of the dough in the freezer for next time.

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Zip into Spring Spring Clean WorkOut

Homemade Cleaning Products

More Handy Homemade Hints

Spring Clean WorkOut Spring is here and its time for that job you have been putting off, well… till Spring. Yes, time to Spring Clean the house and why not turn it into a bit of a workout at the same time. A word of warning - you won’t get it all done in one day, so schedule your Spring Clean over a few days to a week. Break it all down to tackle one room each day. You might find that one room might need to be done over 2 or more days. Take this opportunity to de-clutter. The workout part - you will be stretching this way and that, your body will be using muscles that you haven’t used too often during the winter months. So… start off slow and warm your body up each day. A few simple stretching exercises or you could incorporate these into your cleaning too. Use your legs and keep your back straight when picking up heavy objects. Carry all your cleaning tools from room to room in a bucket so you don’t make any unnecessary trips. Get colour-coded - use blue sponges for benchtops and pink sponges for the floors, so you won’t mix your cleaning agents. Let’s break each room down into the most common tasks.

Bedrooms Empty the wardrobe and drawers, sort and discard unwanted clothes Vacuum all interiors before replacing items Dust/vacuum the tops of cupboards Move the bed and vacuum thoroughly underneath Clean lamps and light fittings Replace moth-repellent sachets if you use them Wash pillows made from synthetic fibre in the washing machine, two at a time, selecting a short cycle and placing tennis balls in the drum. Dry-clean feather down pillows

Tasks for every room Wash all windows - don’t forget the tracks

Treat bed linen with an anti-dust mite product if there are allergy sufferers to consider

Clean curtains and blinds Vacuum or mop floors Ceiling fans - wipe blades, remove glass light fitting to clean out and replace light globes if needed Light Switches - wipe with a damp cloth to remove dust and smudge marks Walls - little fingers and not so little ones leave marks on walls, the hallway is the most overlooked space and seems to collect the most marks. Gumption works a treat and makes easy work of removing hand and finger prints on walls.

Air Doonas (duvets) and pillows outside (not in direct sunlight), and clean the covers, too

Lounge and Dining Clean lamps and light fittings Clean out and sort bookshelves; sort, cull and re-arrange videos, DVDs and CDs Move furniture that you don’t normally move and vacuum thoroughly underneath

Kitchen Wash the grid of the exhaust fan and replace the filter Clean and disinfect the dishwasher by operating it when it’s empty, use bicarbonate of soda in the detergent tray and vinegar in the rinse additive holder Empty out cupboards and drawers, vacuum and wipe out Get rid of cracked glasses, badly chipped plates, kitchen implements you never use, threadbare or torn tea towels and ancient kitchen sponges Renew washing-up brushes and scourers Thoroughly clean splashback and wall tiles Clean and defrost the freezer, discarding any UFOs (unidentified frozen objects) Take everything out of the fridge, cull the half-empty jars and anything past its use-by date, thoroughly clean the fridge – inside (including shelves and crispers), outside, underneath and at the back. Wipe over the door seals with bicarbonate of soda and vinegar and a few drops of oil of cloves to inhibit mould Remove the contents of pantry, throw out anything past its use-by date, wipe over shelves Clean eating area or kitchen table thoroughly In hard-water areas, de-scale coffee machines and kettle using water and vinegar

Bathroom and Laundry Remove contents of medicine cabinet, discard out-ofdate medicines and prescription drugs and wash the shelves Remove the contents of the vanity unit, discard old make-up, used razor blades, half-used hair products etc., and clean unit thoroughly Remove any random items from under the laundry sink - old sponges, mop heads, kerosene, etc. Keep it for laundry products only.

Homemade Cleaning Products Making your own cleaning products is a good way to save money and control the use of chemicals in your home. Our article on pages 6-8 highlighted some of the chemicals that are in many products we use in our homes. Most of the ingredients for these homemade products are nontoxic, but it is still important to store them safely and be sure to label each container so you know what is in them. These are just a few of the many easy homemade recipes for the most common household products and most items are available in your supermarket aisle.

Shopping List Ingredients

Supplies

Laundry Soap (bars) Water Honey Glycerine Bicarbonate soda Cloudy ammonia Vinegar Washing soda Borax Olive oil

Newspaper Spray bottles Pump bottles

Essential Oils Tea Tree Rosemary Clove

Liquid Hand Soap 1 bar soap, grated 1 cup boiling water 1 tsp honey 1 tsp glycerine Put soap and water in blender and wizz. Add honey and glycerine and wizz again. Let cool for 15 minutes then wizz again. Add cold water til the mix reaches the 6 cup mark (wizz several times as you add water gradually else it will all explode everywhere!) Pour into storage containers and let cool from approximately 1 hour with the lid off. Shake well before use.

Spray and Wipe Style Cleaner

Anibacterial Multi-Purpose Spray

1/4 cup bicarb 3/4 cup cloudy ammonia 1/2 cup vinegar 4 litres warm water

1 cup white vinegar from distillate 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon eucalyptus oil (tea tree oil is great too) 1/2 teaspoon rosemary oil (Choose your own essential oil combinations)

Mix together and store in containers (empty coke bottles work well). Decant into spray bottles as needed.

Pop it all into a spray bottle. Shake before use. Use this on kitchen surfaces, around sinks, window sills, mantles, shower tiles.

Window and Glass Cleaner

Mould Killer

1 part vinegar to 3 parts water

2 cups of water (for 1 cup for more concentrated) 14 drops each of clove oil and tea tree oil

Mix and decant into spray bottle. Use newspaper to clean windows and mirrors and a fresh piece of newspaper to polish up.

Put the water and oils into a spray bottle. Shake before use. Spray onto affected areas. Leave for 20 minutes, and then come back with your multi purpose spray and give the whole area a good wipe down.

Washing Powder (clothes)

Fabric Softener

1 bar soap, grated 1 cup washing soda 1/2 cup borax

1/2 cup bicarb 1 cup water

Mix together and store in sealed container. Use 3 teaspoons/load for a top loader, 1/2 this amount for a front loader. To give the mix a boost if clothes are very dirty add 250g bicarb to the mix. This will last for ages.

Dissolve half a cup of bi carb soda in a cup of water and pop in the wash with your clothes.

Drain Cleaner

Oven Cleaner

1/2 cup bicarb 1/2 cup vinegar kettle of hot water

Equal parts Sea salt, vinegar and bi carb soda 1/4 cup of each is good for your average sized oven

Pour bicarb down the drain, then the vinegar. Leave for a few minutes then pour the hot water down. Repeat if necessary.

Turn the oven on 180C / 350F and put an oven dish, half full of water in the oven and ‘bake’ to create steam for about half an hour. Do not add the paste to this dish. Cool oven a little before scrubbing your paste on the oven walls. Wipe down. Rinse with a couple of wet tea towels.

Stainless Steel Cleaner

Timber/Leather Furniture Polish

1/2 lemon

Olive Oil

Cut a lemon in half. Wipe all over your sink, laundry sink, any stainless steel surface. Then wipe it down. Shiny and new. Everything gone.

Dab a little on a tea towel and polish. That’s it. Can be used on wooden furniture, leather furniture and even leather shoes, belts and handbags.

Garbage Disposal Freshener

Fabric Softener

Orange peels Lemon peels

1/2 cup bicarb 1 cup water

Grind orange and lemon peels in the disposal.

Dissolve half a cup of bi carb soda in a cup of water and pop in the wash with your clothes.

Avocado Deep Conditioner

Chamomile Shampoo

1 small jar of mayonnaise 1/2 avocado Peel avocado and remove pit. Mix all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl with your hands until it’s a consistent green color. Smooth into hair being careful to work it to the ends. Use shower cap or plastic wrap to seal body heat in. Leave on hair for 20 minutes. For deeper conditioning wrap a hot, damp towel around your head over the plastic, or use a hair dryer set to a low to medium heat setting.

6 organic chamomile tea bags 4 tablespoons pure soap flakes 1 1/2 tablespoons pure vegetable glycerin Steep the teabags in 1 1/2 cups of boiled water for 20 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard. Add the soap flakes to the tea and let stand until the soap softens. Stir in glycerin until well blended. Keep in a dark, cool place in a sealed bottle.

More Handy Homemade Hints 1. Make your own cleaner by mixing half a cup of vinegar with a litre of warm water. Spray the solution on and clean with a paper towel. 2.

Scrub away crayon marks using mild toothpaste and a toothbrush.

3. Use bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar to clean benchtops, sinks, ovens and your refrigerator. Sprinkle on the bicarb first, spray with vinegar then scrub with a sponge as they make contact and fizz. 4.

Wipe doorjambs with lavender oil for shine and a subtle perfume.

5. For melted candle wax on carpets and upholstery, put a brown paper bag over the dried wax and run a hot iron over it. The bag will easily absorb all the hot wax. 6. To remove hair from the bathroom, simply dampen a few squares of toilet paper or tissue. A few swipes will neatly collect hairs off tubs, counters and sink surfaces. 7.

Give chrome a final polish after you clean, as any cleaner residue left on the surface will dull it.

8. To clean the inside of a microwave, zap a bowl of water and lemon juice for five minutes on high. Let it cool before opening the door so steam seeps around microwave, then wipe down. 9. Spray shower screens with one part methylated spirits, one part vinegar and two parts water. Wipe off. 10. Remove cobwebs with a damp tea towel on a broom. Put a drop of lemon oil on the towel spiders hate it! 11.

Shine taps with a pair of stockings. Wrap them around the tap and pull backwards and forwards.

12. To treat spills on carpets such as coffee, beer or soft drink, simply dab the stain with soda water as soon as possible. 13. To eliminate refrigerator odours pour a little vanilla essence on a piece of cotton wool and place inside. Or, after cleaning the refrigerator, add a dash of lemon juice to the rinse water for a fresh scent. 14. Remove grease stains from a carpet with foam shaving-cream. Leave on overnight. Blow-dry to harden the cream and then vacuum up the residue. 15.

Wash walls from bottom up to avoid streaking.

16. Beds and bedding should be aired each day for at least 20 minutes. All thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed is opening the window and throwing back the doona. 17. To clean the heavy traffic areas of your carpet, moisten a thick towel with carpet-cleaning solution and drag it over the carpet. It will pick up most of the surface grime. 18. To check if a pillow is past its use-by date, place horizontally over your forearm. If it droops badly at either end you need a new one. 19.

Pillows will last longer if you use two pillowcases, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extra-comfortable as well!

Crafty Kids Zone

Enjoying some crafty time with your children can be lots of fun - for the big kids too. You don’t need to spend lots of money on craft supplies. You will have many useful things around the home that can be used to make beautiful creative craft items.

Coffee Filter Butterfly You will Need pipecleaners paper coffee filter water color paints paint brush water fridge magnets pegs

These beautifully vibrant butterflies are a great way to welcome spring! Suspend them from the ceiling with fishing line, or make several and attach to a paper plate mobile. 1. Flatten the coffee filter and place it on a plate or newspaper, the paint and water will soak through. Set aside on paper towels to dry. 2. Fold the pipecleaner in half. ( 3. Slit the edges of the coffee filter open so that you are left with the two “wings” of the butterfly. 4. Once dry, pinch the middle of the coffee filter and wrap a pipe cleaner around it, or a clothes peg. This becomes the central body of the butterfly. 5. Bend the tips of the pipecleaner over about 1/4” to create the antennae. 7. Fan out the butterfly wings. 8. If desired, hang with yarn or fishing line. Helpful Hints * For a more vibrant butterfly, be sure to paint all white areas with paint. * Tie a piece of fishing line around the “neck” and suspend from the ceiling. They will look like they are flying! * Instead of using all the colors on one filter, make some with warm colors (red, yellow, orange) and some with cool colors (blue, green, purple). * Place some glue on the back of the clothes peg or pipe cleaner and put it on the fridge for all to enjoy

Enjoying some crafty time with your children can be lots of fun - for the big kids too. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to spend lots of money on craft supplies. You will have many useful things around the home that can be used to make beautiful creative craft items.

Finger Puppets You will Need rubber gloves scissors strong glue decorations googly eyes, sequins, buttons, yarn, permanent marker

Making finger puppets is a great art and craft activity for children of all ages. These finger puppets are made from old rubber gloves and are so easy to make 1. Cut off the fingers from a pair of gloves. 2. Encourage your children to decorate them by sticking on googly eyes, glueing little pieces of yarn on for hair, attaching a button for a nose and so on. 3. Use the permanent marker to draw whatever features are missing. Note: They may find it easiest to put the finger puppet on their finger while decorating.

Egg Carton Bus You will Need egg carton 6 milk carton tops tape or glue paint paintbrush Make a bus out of an egg carton that kids can use to transport their toys around the house or garden. 1. Paint the egg carton whatever colour your child wishes, including the inside egg pockets and leave to dry. 2. Next, paint on some square-shaped windows on the side of the carton in another colour. 3. Paint the milk bottle tops black and leave them to dry. 4. Using glue or double-sided tape, get your child to attach the bottle tops to the side of the egg carton. These will be the bus wheels. 5. This bus doubles as a container that your child can put small toys into, close the lid and take them for a ride! Note - To make wheels that move, pierce the plastic lids with a nail and hammer, then pierce evenly-spaced holes along the base of the egg carton bus. Push a long split pin through the hole in the plastic lid and through the hole in the side of the bus, repeat this until all of the wheels are in place. The split pins will allow the wheels to rotate.

Bookshelf Reviews Can You Cuddle Like a Koala? Written & Illustrated by John Butler Suitable for babies, toddlers and preschoolers This is an enjoyable story for bedtime. Written in rhyme, your little one can snuggle up and pretend they are cuddling like a koala mother and baby. Creep, wink and stretch like all different types of animals. Then enjoy a final hug and curl up to sleep. Beautiful pictures that support a wonderful transition into sleep. An Undone Fairy Tale Written by Ian Lendler and Illustrated by Whitney Martin Suitable for preschoolers and school-age Not your typical princess fairy tale. A funny story that finds the illustrator madly trying to keep up with the reader. He keeps asking the reader to slow down, “don’t turn the page”! A wonderful book for little girls. This little princess gets tired of waiting to be rescued and gets out of the tower all by herself. She then… rescues the prince. A fun fairy tale and lots of fun to read.

Peek-A-Zoo! Written by Marie Torres Cimarusti and illustrated by Stephanie Peterson Suitable for babies and toddlers These flip books engage very young children, who, with a turn of a page, get to play peek-aboo with a cow, a dog, a lion and more. The pictures are bright, happy images that fill an entire page. Though for babies and toddlers, this is not a board book. Because children quickly come to love books that require their little fingers to “read” too, be aware that you’ll need to keep your sticky tape available for quick repairs. The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive by Daniel J. Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson Your toddler throws a tantrum in the middle of a store. Your preschooler refuses to get dressed. Your fifth-grader sulks on the bench instead of playing on the field. Do children conspire to make their parents’ lives endlessly challenging? No—it’s just their developing brain calling the shots! Raise calmer, happier children using twelve key strategies, including • Name It to Tame It: Corral raging right-brain behavior through left-brain storytelling, appealing to the left brain’s affinity for words and reasoning to calm emotional storms and bodily tension. • Engage, Don’t Enrage: Keep your child thinking and listening, instead of purely reacting. • Move It or Lose It: Use physical activities to shift your child’s emotional state. • Let the Clouds of Emotion Roll By: Guide your children when they are stuck on a negative emotion, and help them understand that feelings come and go. • SIFT: Help children pay attention to the Sensations, Images, Feelings, and Thoughts within them so that they can make better decisions and be more flexible. • Connect Through Conflict: Use discord to encourage empathy and greater social success.

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