My Child Magazine March 2016 Issue

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Finding couple time with a new baby

THE SIGNS OF POSTNATAL DEPRESSION LIFE AFTER THE WIGGLES Interview with Sam Moran

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COVER STORIES

EVERY MONTH

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QUICK TIPS: Finding Couple Time When You Have A New Baby

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EDITORS LETTER

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EDITOR PICKS

YOUR CHILD

PRODUCT REVIEW Oricom Baby Sense & Secure850

REAL READS

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CRYING BABY Why does your Baby Cry

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POSTNATAL DEPRESSION

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LIFE AFTER THE WIGGLES Interview with Sam Moran

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INTERVIEW Sam Moran

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GROWING AND LEARNING WITH TODDLERS

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EXCELLENCE AWARDS Vote Now

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INTERVIEW Nathan Lyon

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TOILET TRAINING

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BABY DAY AND NIGHT PATTERNS In the Early Months

LIFESTYLE

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QUICK TIPS: Finding Couple Time When You Have A New Baby BOOK REVIEWS

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POSTNATAL DEPRESSION

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INTERIORS: Get the Look

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RECIPES: Easter Special

SHOPPING

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SHOP KIDS FASHION

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INTERIORS: Get the Look

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BABY AND TODDLER SHOPPING

BOOK REVIEWS

EXCELLENT AWARDS

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e EDITOR’S LETTER Hi Peeps, WOW – the year is flying by a little too quickly for my liking, I can’t believe that I’m writing up the editor’s letter for March already and that Easter’s now just around the corner!

The MCM headquarters have been super busy this month getting the MyChild Magazine Excellence Award ready. We are so proud of the stunning job Anna has done with the layout. We couldn’t be more excited to share with you, our wonderful audience, the new look of the awards.

Its jam packed with amazing products, so don’t forget to go online and support your favourite brands by voting for your most loved products!

Our biggest February highlight was hitting 150K likes on our Facebook page. Yippee, we are so happy with the organic growth the magazine has had since taking it over and are so grateful to all of the people that support MyChild Magazine. We love this magazine and we put our heart and soul into it each and every month and knowing that you are enjoying it as much as we do makes us all so happy and proud.

Our Magazine is a little lengthy this month with the excellence awards included, but don’t fear, we’ll be back to normal in the April issue. We have some amazing articles that we will be sharing this month, plus we interviewed Sam Moran and he’s told us all about life after The Wiggles.

Keep an eye out for our stories on Postnatal Depression, Growing and Learning with Toddlers, Finding Couple time with a new Baby and of course our reader’s favourites, Kid’s Fashion, Get the Look Interiors, Kid Friendly Recipes and much much more.

Now that Easter is just around the corner, it’s time to get ready for all the yummy treats that this festive season brings. I’m particularly looking forward to having a little break and spending time with my family and loved ones and especially all the kids. My son (who is truly experiencing Easter for the first time) has told me that the Easter Bunny is coming and that he is going to get lots of Easter Eggs because he’s been a good boy! My baby girl (she is 16 months) will get excited just watching her brother hunt for Easter Eggs. Oh the joy this brings me is indescribable, we have much to celebrate this Easter season and hope you all have a wonder Easter too  That’s it for another month, we will see you all next month!

and the MyChild Team If you have a topic you would like us to cover, send an email to editorial@mychildmagazine.com.au, we love getting your ideas!

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QUICK TIPS : FINDING COUPLE TIME WHEN YOU HAVE A NEW

Baby Dad

• Thank her for everything she does for you and your baby.

• Respect your partner’s need for physical space. She might feel ‘all touched out’ from looking after the baby. Show her you care with words and actions.

• Tell her she’s beautiful and special.

• Organise a baby-sitter, take her out for ice-cream and watch a sunset together.

• Be old-fashioned. Give her flowers – even a single rose from your garden speaks volumes.

• Make her breakfast in bed.

• Do the housework without be asked (seriously, this is important to women!).

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SPENDING TIME WITH YOUR PARTNER IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF MAINTAINING YOUR RELATIONSHIP. A HEALTHY, SOLID RELATIONSHIP IS GOOD FOR YOU, BOTH AS PEOPLE AND AS PARENTS. BUT WITH A NEW BABY TAKING UP SO MUCH OF YOUR TIME, IT CAN BE HARD TO REMEMBER WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE AS A COUPLE.

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• Thank him for everything he does for you and for your baby.

• Make physical contact. Go back to basics and hold his hand when you sit next to him. Making the first move (even a simple move like this!) at least some of the time shows him you haven’t forgotten him.

• Tell him he’s sexy. Your libido may have dropped after birth and he might understand that… in theory. In practice, he still needs to know he’s attractive to you.

• Organise a baby-sitter and meet him for lunch.

• Be old-fashioned and cook his favourite meal. Light some candles, play his favourite music and eat together.

• Write him a short love note and hide it in his wallet.

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BOOK

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BOOKS

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BOOKS

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Lenny and Lucy Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead Peter peers out of his new bedroom window, afraid of what lies past the wooden bridge and in the dark woods. He and his dog Harold create Lenny, Guardian of the Bridge, but worry that Lenny is lonely and so create Lucy, a friend for Lenny.

Lenny and Lucy is an intriguing story about fear, friendship, change and imagination. Young readers will inevitably be faced with an element of change in their lifetime and Peter’s ingenuity demonstrates that a solution will always exist. Erin Stead’s pencil illustrations are stunning, with the prominent colour of lead only being infiltrated with colour sporadically in items of clothing and house doors, visually reflecting the books underlying theme of light and dark.

Lenny and Lucy is recommended for readers aged 4 to 7 years and is a gentle exploration of change through the eyes of a child, often innocent and fearful of the world around them.

Stanley the Amazing Knitting Cat Emily Mackenzie Stanley the cat loves to knit. When he enters a knitting competition and runs out of a wool, he is forced to take the wool from garments that he has made for his friends.

Stanley the Amazing Knitting Cat is a humorous story about creativity and friendship. The varied format of illustrations will engage children and visual humour is created though Stanley’s concoction of creations filling the pages in a colourful mess. Stanley is faced with a moral dilemma when forced to decide if winning a competition is more important than his friends and ultimately learns a valuable lesson in doing so.

Stanley the Amazing Knitting Cat is recommended for readers aged 3 to 6 years, who will love this tale entwined with friendly characters, colour and imagination.

We’re Going On An Egg Hunt Laura Hughes Four bunnies set out on an adventure to find Easter Eggs and encounter many obstacles on their way.

Young readers will enjoy the interactive nature of this lift-the-flap book, as they explore the illustrations to find the hidden eggs. In a similar style to the much-loved We’re Going On A Bear Hunt, the repetitive text makes this a great read-aloud or readalong book and a sense of anticipation builds as the reader waits to see if the bunnies can make it past the ducks, chicks, bees, lambs and even a wolf.

We’re Going On An Egg Hunt is recommended for readers aged 0 to 5 years, who will thoroughly enjoy this participatory, Easter adventure.

The Big Fish Pamela Allen A little old man, a little old woman, a small boy and a small girl went to spend the day by the river. The little old man wanted to catch a big fish and it wasn’t long before there was a tug on his line, but the little old man almost fell in. He called for the aid of the little old woman and what unfolded was a domino effect of unfortunate events.

Children will enjoy reading along and participating in the rhythmic, repetitive text, as the little old man repeats, ‘I wish, I wish, Oh, how I wish I could catch a big fish!’ Pamela Allen’s recognisable, simplistic illustration style conveys the character’s plight in a playful manner, with their exertion and struggle portrayed through a simple flush of the cheeks, wide eyes and helpless body language.

The Big Fish is recommended for readers aged 2 to 6 years, who will undoubtedly enjoy this delightful story and it’s humorous end.

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REVIEWED The Little Reading Room

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baby CRYING

Babies often cry a lot in the early weeks and some babies cry a lot more than others. Crying is the main way babies have of letting us know when they need help, but it is not always easy to work out why a baby is crying.

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Babies often cry a lot in the early weeks and some babies cry a lot more than others. Some babies cry for 2 hours or more each day and this can be normal for them. For many babies the time that they cry often gets longer until they are around 6 – 8 weeks old, then gets less by the time they are around 3 months old.

SOME REASONS WHY BABIES CRY • Hunger.

• Uncomfortable - hot, cold, needs nappy change, wind or tummy pain.

• Tired.

• Unwell: if your baby is crying a lot, check with your doctor so you can feel sure that your baby is well.

• Overtired.

• Needs a cuddle.

• Too much has happened in the day and the baby is stressed.

Many babies cry a lot in the late afternoon and evening. This is sometimes called colic. No reason has been found why babies cry like this.

There is more about this in the topic ‘colic in babies’.

Some babies seem to be in pain due to reflux. Many times when young babies cry no reason can be found.

COMFORTING YOUR BABY If your baby is crying, she needs you to

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go to her, and care for her. You cannot spoil a baby by doing this. In the early months a baby needs to learn that her world is a safe place to be in, and that she can trust her carers to meet her needs. It seems that when you comfort a young baby she may cry less when she is older.

As you get to know your baby you will find it easier to work out when she wants a feed or a cuddle or needs to be settled to sleep.

Sometimes you will check to see if something is upsetting her, and you will find nothing wrong and that nothing helps her calm down. All you can do it sit and hold her and help her learn to cope with her distress.

SETTLING IDEAS Hold your baby. Crying babies arch their heads back and stiffen their legs. Holding them curved into a c or flexed position can help them calm down. Here are some different ways of holding your baby that may help.

Wrapping a baby can be calming and help the baby sleep for longer. Make sure you leave plenty of room so your baby’s legs can be bent up and not wrapped tightly.

Dummies help some babies to settle, but if you are

breastfeeding your baby, don’t use one in the early weeks until the breastfeeding is well established.

Baby slings are great to provide the comfort and contact that babies need when you have something else to do.

However some babies have suffocated

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in baby slings - they need to be used with care. The australian competition and consumer commission (accc) has released a safety alert about baby slings.

Soft music, rhythmic sounds or continuous machine noises (such as the noise made by a washing machine) soothe some babies. Do not put your baby on top of the washing machine in a capsule or cradle. He may fall off and some babies have been seriously hurt like this.

Many babies settle when taken for a walk in the pram, and the exercise helps parents feel better too. Don’t leave your baby sleeping by himself in a pram.

Some babies only seem to settle when taken for a drive. This can be a problem, but if you are able to do this safely (i.e. You are not too tired, or too distressed by your baby’s crying) this might be useful for the few weeks before he grows past this stage.

Whispering to babies will sometimes get their attention and stop them crying.

COPING WITH YOUR OWN FEELINGS It is very hard to always be patient with your baby, especially if she cries a lot.

You may find yourself feeling frustrated, angry, helpless and distressed. These

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feelings are real and cannot just be ignored. Just because you love your baby doesn’t mean you have to like her behaviour all the time.

Remind yourself that your baby cannot control her crying and is not trying to get at you. She is not “spoilt” and attending to her will not spoil her.

If there is someone nearby to help, give your baby to him or her while you take a break.

If you are on your own, you may need to take a break when you feel angry feelings building up. Put your baby down in a safe place and walk away. Go outside perhaps, and take some deep breaths, phone someone or make a cup of tea. When you feel calmer, go back to your baby and try to settle her again.

It can be very hard when nothing seems to help.

It is important to look after yourself when you have a young baby who depends on you. Take up offers of help and get some regular breaks when you can.

If things are really getting you down so you are finding it hard to enjoy your baby at all, or you are often tearful or feeling depressed, it is important to talk it over with your doctor, a child health nurse or a counsellor.

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GROWING AND LEARNING WITH

Toddlers

Children are natural learners. They learn best when they are happy and when they have interesting things to do and safe places to do them. The first and most important learning experiences happen in the family.

Parents of young children want their children to get the best start they can in learning so they will do well at school and have successful lives. Often parents of very young children wonder what they can do to help their children get ready for their school time.

Learning does not just belong to school or formal lessons. Children learn very quickly in the earliest years and in many ways. They do not need to be “taught” to learn, (in fact too much “teaching” too early may put them off).

They are learning from everything they do. However there are lots of things you can do to encourage and help your young learners.

This information may help parents and families by giving some ideas about things children enjoy, and by suggesting activities which you may enjoy sharing

with your children. This is only a starting point. You know your child best, so use your own ideas about what your child can do and enjoys.

HOW CHILDREN LEARN

Children are natural learners. They learn best when they are happy and when they have interesting things to do and safe places to do them.

The first and most important learning experiences happen in the family.

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listening asking trying new things practising the skills they have learned.

Children do best where they feel loved and safe. Parents and families will be doing the best that they can for their children’s learning by spending time with them and encouraging them to try new things.

Follow your children’s lead when it comes to play. Do what interests them, when they are interested. Don’t push them to do things when they don’t want to. Play is most valuable to children when it is led by the child. If children are sick or tired or unhappy or not interested they may not be able to play and learn well.

HELPING AT HOME

While you are carrying out your everyday tasks at home let your children help you do things that they can manage and talk about what you are doing together. Don’t expect young children to always want to do these things, there are many times when children enjoy making up their own games.

FOOD PREPARATION Toddlers learn by trying and doing.

Let your toddler: • roll and knead bread or scone dough • put toppings on pizzas • help make cakes • stir the mixture • have another bowl and spoon and a small amount of the mixture to stir when you are making cakes.

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mixture from his own bowl. Children usually love cleaning out the bowl, which helps them learn that cooking is worthwhile.

WASHING &CLEANING Toddlers can: • give you the pegs • tell you which are their own clothes on the line • use a cloth or feather duster to dust skirting boards • hold the vacuum cleaner and vacuum a small area of carpet • use a small broom to sweep floors • carry rubbish bins out to the big bin.

PLAYING OUTSIDE Toddlers can: • walk around the garden • collect the letters from your letter box • go for walks with you round the block, in a park, or on the beach sing a song while you walk, ride or run along • look at the cracks in the pavement • look for different letterboxes, trees or houses, e.g. a house with a red roof • play in a sand pit • look at, touch and smell different plants • collect leaves • find stones and sort them into groups of big and small, rough and smooth, different colours • kick a big ball with you • roll down a hill. You can make a hill with large pillows covered with a blanket, or you may have a sloping

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FOLLOW YOUR CHILDREN’S LEAD WHEN IT COMES TO PLAY. DO WHAT INTERESTS THEM, WHEN THEY ARE INTERESTED. DON’T PUSH THEM TO DO THINGS WHEN THEY DON’T WANT TO.

area in the yard which is good for rolling or running down.

PLAYING WITH WATER

Always supervise your child when playing with or near water.

• Help toddlers wash in the bath - talk or sing about body parts and making our bodies clean.

• Put a little food colouring in the bath and let your toddlers watch it colour the water.

• Play with boats and other bath toys.

• Have some plastic jugs to pour water.

• Talk about hot and cold taps.

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outside.

Water the plants/lawn with a hose or watering can.

Stamp in puddles (wearing rubber boots or bare feet!)

Stir water in buckets or bowls with spoons or sticks.

Put things into buckets of water and watch them float or sink.

Paddle in a paddling pool.

AT THE SHOPS • Take a little time to sit and watch other shoppers.

• Look for signs, e.g. different shop signs, toilet signs, disability signs.

wooden spoons.

• Have different old clothes for them to dress up in.

• Put on hats and look in the mirror.

GOING PLACES IN THE CAR • Give them something to eat and drink on the way - make it a “car picnic”.

• Have some toys and books within easy reach. Note: if children get travel sick they should look at things outside the car, not inside.

• Play a child’s cd and sing along.

• Point out interesting things you pass “Look at the train, windmill, aeroplane, horses, sheep etc”.

• If it is a long trip, stop every little while and let your toddlers have a run in different places.

• Let your child post letters in a post box or at the post office.

DEVELOPING IMAGINATION

• Read stories.

• Act out simple stories.

• Sing and say simple rhymes with your toddler.

• Let your child explore where it is safe, e.g. saucepan cupboards.

• Look at pictures of animals and make the animal noises.

• Play with musical instruments.

• Provide large cardboard boxes to crawl through and hide in.

• Make music with saucepans and

ON THE BUS OR TRAIN • Check the bus number or the sign on the front of the bus that tells you where it is going.

• Look at the numbers of the stops or names of the stations.

• Let your child buy the ticket and click it in the ticket machine if possible.

• Talk about the safe way to sit and move on buses and trains.

• Talk about how the bell works.

• Look for animals, buildings, trees, windmills, other trains or buses.

• Count how many times the bus or train stops.

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TOILET

training Helping your child start to use the potty (or toilet) is a big and very exciting step for you both. If you stay positive and calm, your child will be more likely to settle into things. The secret is to wait for signs that your child is ready for toilet training.

TOILET TRAINING: WHEN TO START? Children learn to tell when they need to do a poo or wee at different ages. Generally, signs that your child is ready for toilet training appear from about two years on, although some children show signs of being ready at 18 months. Night-time training can be as late as eight years, although most children stop wetting at night by the time they’re five.

Before introducing the toilet or potty, it helps a lot if you have an established daily routine with your child. This way, the new activity of using the toilet or potty can be slotted into your normal routine.

Your child is showing some signs of being ready if he:

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is walking and can sit for short periods of time is becoming generally more independent when it comes to completing tasks is becoming interested in watching others go to the toilet (this can be awkward or make you uncomfortable at first, but is a good way to introduce things) has dry nappies for up to two hours – this shows he’s able to store wee in his bladder (which automatically empties in younger babies or newborns) tells you (or shows obvious signs) when he does a poo or wee in his nappy – if he can tell you before it happens, he’s ready for toilet training begins to dislike wearing a nappy, perhaps trying to pull it off when it’s wet or soiled has regular, soft, formed bowel movements can pull his pants up and down can follow simple instructions, such as ‘Give the ball to daddy’ shows understanding about things having their place around the home.

Not all these signs need to be present when your child is ready. A general trend will let you know it’s time to start.

GETTING READY FOR TOILET TRAINING First decide whether you want to train using a potty or the toilet. There are some advantages to using a potty – it’s mobile and it’s familiar, and some children find it less daunting than a toilet.

Try to find out your child’s preference and go with that. Some parents encourage their child to use both the toilet and potty.

Second, make sure you have all the right equipment. If your child is using the toilet you’ll need a step for your child to stand on. You’ll also need a smaller seat that fits securely inside the existing toilet seat, because some children get uneasy about falling in.

In the beginning, you might like to read a book or watch a DVD about toilet training with your child. There are some fun children’s books your child might like to read in the early stages of toilet training.

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Look for signs that your child is ready to start toilet training (see above).

Introduce and explain the potty, allowing your child to try it out for size and get familiar with it.

Allow your child to watch others who are using

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the toilet, and talk about what they’re doing.

Begin to use trainer pants on your child – this helps her understand the feeling of wetness.

You might notice that your child uses his bowels at a certain time of the day, so try putting him on the potty at this time. This doesn’t work for all children – true toilet training begins when the child is aware of the sensation of doing a wee or poo and is interested in learning the process.

Teach your child some words associated with going to the toilet – for example, you might want to teach her words like ‘wee’, ‘poo’ and ‘I need to go’.

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Choose a start day, perhaps when you have no plans to leave the house.

Stop using nappies (except at night and during daytime sleeps). Begin using underpants or training pants. You can even let your child choose some underpants, which can be an exciting step for him.

Dress your child in clothes that are easy to take off – for example, trousers with elastic waistbands, rather than full body suits. In warmer weather, you might like to leave her in underpants when at home.

Sit your child on the potty each day at times when he’s likely to have a bowel movement, like 30 minutes after eating or after having a bath.

Give your child lots of fibre to eat and water to drink so she doesn’t become constipated, which can make toilet training difficult. Your child’s diet is the best way to handle this, rather than using fibre supplements.

If your child doesn’t cooperate or seem interested, just wait until he’s willing to try again.

Give your child positive praise for her efforts (even if progress is slow), and lots of praise when she’s successful. You could say ‘Well done Jo for sitting on the potty’. As she achieves each stage, reduce the amount of praise.

Look out for signs that your child needs to go to the toilet – some cues include changes in posture, passing wind and going quiet.

At different stages throughout the day (but not too often), you might ask your child if he needs to go to the toilet. Gentle reminders are enough – it’s best if your child doesn’t feel pressured.

Five minutes is long enough to sit a child on the potty or toilet. It’s best not to make your child sit on the toilet for long periods of time, because this will feel like punishment.

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You’ll need to wipe your child’s bottom at first, until your child learns how. Remember to wipe from the front to the back, particularly with little girls.

Teach your boy to shake his penis after a wee to get rid of any drops. Sometimes, in the early stages of toilet training, it’s helpful to float a ping pong ball in the toilet for him to aim at. Or he might prefer to sit and do a wee, which can be less messy in the early stages.

Teach your child how to wash her hands after using the toilet. This can be a fun activity that your child enjoys as part of the routine.

If your child misses the toilet, don’t comment.

Just clean it up without any fuss.

Toilet training might take days or months. It’s not a race (no matter what other parents tell you about their own ‘wonderful’ children!).

The key is to not push your child. Relax and let him learn at his own pace – he’ll get the hang of it when he’s ready. Encourage him with gentle reminders and stories. What your child wants most is to please you, and praising him will tell him what a good job he’s doing.

OUT AND ABOUT WHILE TOILET TRAINING It’s easier to stay home for a few days when you start toilet training, but you’ll probably have to go out at some stage.

Wherever you’re going, it’s a good idea to check where the nearest toilet is. If you’re going to a local shopping centre, ask your child if she needs to go when you get there.

This can help get her familiar with the new area.

It’s best to take a spare change of underpants and clothes for your child when you’re out, until he’s very confident about using the toilet.

WET NIGHTS Even if your child uses the toilet or potty during the day, it’s not time to throw away the nappies just yet. Often, children are 3-4 years old before they’re dry at night. Some children still wet the bed at six or seven years, or even older.

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Make it clear to your child that you’ll help her in the middle of the night if she wakes up needing to use the potty. Assure her that there’s nothing wrong if she has an accident at night.

might be right!

If you’re sure your child hasn’t done a poo or wee in a while, remind him that he might need to go. He might get so caught up in what he’s doing that he doesn’t realise he needs to go until it’s too late.

Check if your child wants to go to the toilet during a long playtime or before an outing.

If she doesn’t want to go, that’s fine.

Try to make sure the potty or toilet is always easy to get to and use.

Ask your child to wee just before going to bed.

Some parents use a waterproof protector underneath the bottom sheet to cut down on washing. Others use two bottom sheets on the bed for easier changing in the night.

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USING TRAINING PANTS

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Children are more likely to understand toilet use if they’re no longer wearing a nappy – after all, the nappy is a portable toilet. So after your child has had a few weeks getting used to the potty, it’s a good time to start with training pants. These are absorbent underwear worn during toilet training.

Once your child is wearing training pants, dress him in clothes that are easy to take off quickly.

Try to stay calm if toilet training seems to take longer than you expect. Stay positive about your child’s achievements, because he’ll get there eventually. Too much tension or stress can lead to negative feelings and might result in your child avoiding going to the toilet.

Wearing training pants is a big move for your child. If you celebrate it, the transition will be easier. Talk about how grown-up she is and how proud of her you are.

Pull-ups are very popular and are marketed as helpful for toilet training. It isn’t clear that they actually help. But you can try them to help your child get used to wearing underwear. Training pants are less absorbent than a nappy. They’re useful for holding in bigger messes (such as an accidental poo).

Generally, cloth training pants are less absorbent than pull-ups and can feel a little less like a nappy. Pull-ups might be handier when you’re going out.

SETBACKS AND ACCIDENTS WHEN TOILET TRAINING Your child has only just developed the amazing physical ability to manage this body process. As a grown-up, you might not remember, but this takes a while to get right.

You can expect accidents and setbacks – these are all just part of the process.

If your child gets upset because of an accident, reassure him that it doesn’t really matter and there’s no need to worry.

To help avoid accidents: • Pay attention to your child if she says she needs the toilet straight away. She

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HEALTH PROBLEMS You’re probably well tuned in to how your child is feeling and how regular she is. But it’s still worth keeping an eye out for possible problems connected with toilet training. Signs to look for include: • a big increase or decrease in the number of poos or wees • poos that are very hard to pass • unformed or very watery poos • blood in the poo or wee (sometimes appears as cloudy wee) • pain when your child goes to the toilet.

If you feel there might be a problem or you’re worried about how your child is adapting to toilet training, check with your doctor or child and family health nurse.

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PREGNANCY

depression POSTNATAL

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Postnatal depression is the name given to depression that develops between one month and up to one year after the birth of a baby.

It affects about 1 in every 7 women who give birth in Australia each year.

It’s important that you and your partner are aware of the signs of postnatal depression so you can seek help if you are not coping.

Many women experience the ‘baby blues‘ in the first few days after having a baby.

The baby blues usually only last 2 to 3 days and you might feel teary, anxious and moody during that time.

The support of your partner, family and friends is usually enough to help you get through it.

When these feelings last beyond these early days and continue to get worse, it may be a sign of developing depression.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF POSTNATAL DEPRESSION? There are many signs that someone may be struggling with postnatal depression. Some of the more common ones include: • have a very low mood • feel inadequate and a failure as a mother • have a sense of hopelessness about the future • feel exhausted, empty, sad and teary • feel guilty, ashamed or worthless • feel anxious or panicky • have trouble sleeping, sleep for too long or have nightmares • worry excessively about their baby • are scared of being alone or going out.

In some cases, women may experience thoughts about leaving their family or worried that their partner may leave them. They could also have ideas about self-harm or doing harm to their partner or baby. In situations like this, you should seek professional help straight away.

It is also common to experience symptoms of anxiety at the same time as depression.

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HOW IS POSTNATAL DEPRESSION DIAGNOSED? If you’ve had any of these symptoms for 2 weeks or more, talk to your doctor or midwife.

Postnatal depression needs to be properly diagnosed and managed by a trained healthcare professional.

EDINBURGH POSTNATAL DEPRESSION SCALE The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a questionnaire that asks about your feelings and symptoms. The EPDS is not used for diagnosis, but indicates whether you may have some symptoms common with depression and anxiety.

Find out more about the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale from beyondblue.

TREATING POSTNATAL DEPRESSION

A range of different treatments can help with postnatal depression, including: • counselling

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psychotherapy group treatment support strategies medications such as antidepressants.

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ALL PARENTS GO THROUGH A PERIOD OF ADJUSTMENT AS THEY TRY TO HANDLE THE HUGE CHANGES A BABY BRINGS. FOR MOST PEOPLE, THIS TIME OF ADJUSTMENT WILL BE TEMPORARY AND WILL NOT BE OVERLY DISTRESSING.

PUERPERAL (POSTPARTUM) PSYCHOSIS. Puerperal (postpartum) psychosis is less common and can develop in the first week,

and up to 12 weeks, after childbirth. It involves having difficulties thinking clearly, extreme mood swings, seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations), feeling everyone is against you (paranoia) and powerful delusions. This is a medical emergency and a doctor should be contacted immediately.

Find out more on puerperal (postpartum) psychosis from beyondblue.

POSTNATAL DEPRESSION AND FATHERS Postnatal depression is not limited to mothers.

Fathers can have postnatal depression too, either along with their partner’s postnatal depression or by themselves.

Read more about fathers and depression.

Help and support If you or someone you know is showing signs of depression, there are a number places you can go for help: • PANDA - 1300 726 306 • beyondblue - 1300 224 636 • Pregnancy, Birth and Baby - 1800 882 436

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PATTERNS IN THE EARLY MONTHS

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FEEDING PATTERNS

Newborns can breastfeed very frequently at times to ensure a good supply of milk is established. They may need 10 to 12 feeds in 24 hours.

Babies continue to need plenty of breastfeeds in the early months, at least 6 to 8 a day and sometimes more.

Bottle fed babies also need to feed fairly often at first, about 8 times a day, gradually reducing to 5 or 6.

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Parents often want to know how long it will take for their baby to get into a pattern of regular feeds and sleeps. Many babies establish their own pattern during the first few weeks, but some remain quite unpredictable.

If you are reasonably happy with how things are going with your baby, that’s fine. But if your baby is very unsettled and this is getting you down, or if you are exhausted from having to be awake for long times during the night or beginning to resent feeding ‘all the time’, you may like to try the ideas in this topic to see if any of them make a difference for you and your baby.

DAY TIME PATTERNS

You and your baby may find it helpful to develop a rhythm or regular order of doing things by day. This may make it easier for both of you to predict what comes next.

You will gradually learn to recognize the signs that mean your baby is ready for sleep, feeding or a playtime. Babies grow rapidly, so their signals and patterns do change over time. After the first couple of weeks babies do not need to sleep all the time between feeds.

You may find you are spending a lot of effort getting them to sleep when they really need more time awake. Babies are often awake and alert after a feed (though they may doze for a few minutes first if they’ve fallen asleep while feeding).

This is a good ‘get to know you’ time. Talk to and smile at your baby.

Copy the expressions on her face and her noises, and watch for her to copy yours. Walk around with her and show her and tell her about the house and surroundings. Put her on the floor for a kick without her nappy, or hang some toys in front of her. Watch for her early efforts to hit them.

Give her some ‘tummy time’ each day. It is quite safe to do this when she is awake and it is good for her development. Make sure you are close by and don’t leave her on her tummy if she falls asleep.

When your baby shows she is getting tired (frowning, grizzling, clenched fists, jerky movements and does not want to go on playing) you can settle for a sleep. You will gradually work out what are the best play and sleep times for your baby. Some babies are sleepier in the mornings and more wakeful in the afternoons.

When the baby wakes it may be time to feed again, followed by play time and sleep as above. Some babies prefer to play first, then feed before going to sleep, which is fine. As babies get older they may switch from the first type of pattern to the second.

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BABY

With these sorts of patterns, babies tend to feed about every 2 to 4 hours during the day, with breastfeeders feeding a bit more often than bottle feeders on the whole. Breastmilk is digested more quickly than formula.

If it suits you and your baby, you can breastfeed more often by feeding when the baby first wakes then giving a short ‘top-up’ feed at the breast after the play time before settling your baby for sleep. This is a great way to boost your supply if you feel it is a bit low, or to help get through the fussiness that many babies have at the end of the day.

Bottle fed babies may like extra feeds at times too, but don’t reoffer a bottle more than an hour after the baby has first fed from it (as germs may grow and cause illness). Use a new bottle of formula.

NIGHT TIME PATTERNS

All of the above is for daytime only. At night, feed quietly and help your baby get back to sleep as quickly as possible.

DAY AND NIGHT CONFUSION Even though newborns feed fairly regularly around the clock, most soon start to sleep between night feeds and be more wakeful after day feeds. Some, however, get night and day confused and tend to have at least one really long day sleep with some lengthy periods awake overnight.

If this suits you and your family that is fine, but it is possible to change this pattern around if you want to.

Make sure your baby has plenty of day feeds. If it has been 4 hours from the beginning of the last feed, wake him gently and offer a feed. Encourage good active play times before or after day feeds, when your baby is awake and alert. Keep night feeds ‘boring’. Keep the light low, try not to talk to him (a smile is OK), only change the nappy if you really need to, and get him back to bed and sleep as soon as you can. Even quite young babies tend to have one longer sleep in each 24 hours. If you want this at night, make sure he doesn’t get in the habit of having this sleep during the day. It is OK to wake a sleeping baby if you are trying to change a pattern.

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Most nappy bins are made of plastic, which absorb odours and leave a lingering smell that can be difficult to eliminate, even when the bin is scrubbed. The Ubbi nappy bin is made of powder coated steel, and has rubber seals to prevent leaks and keep odours locked in. Suitable for both cloth and disposable nappies, it can be used with our cloth or plastic nappy bags, or any standard tall kitchen bag. The Ubbi nappy bin is the easiest disposal system to load, use, empty and clean.

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hot cross

BUNS 0.30 Prep 0.20 Cook

Makes 12

INGREDIENTS

250ml (1 cup) warm milk Melted butter, to grease 50g butter, melted 490g (3 1/4 cups) Anchor 1 egg, lightly whisked Bread & Pizza Plain Flour Plain flour, to dust 170g (1 cup) sultanas Butter, to serve 2 tablespoons mixed peel 2 tablespoons caster sugar CROSS PASTE 1 teaspoon (7g/1 sachet) 40g (1/4 cup) plain flour dried yeast 2 tablespoons cold water 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg GLAZE 70g (1/3 cup) caster sugar Large pinch of salt 80ml (1/3 cup) cold water

METHOD Brush a baking tray with melted butter. Combine the flour, sultanas, mixed peel, sugar, yeast, mixed spice, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl. Stir in the salt.

Make a well in the centre. Add the milk, butter and egg. Use a wooden spoon to stir until just combined. Use your hands to bring the dough together in the bowl.

Turn onto a well-floured surface. Knead for 10-15 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Brush a large bowl with melted butter. Place dough in the bowl. Turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp tea towel. Place in a warm, draught-free place to prove for 1 1/2 hours or until dough doubles in size.

Preheat oven to 200째C. Punch down the centre of the dough with your fist. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 2-3 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic and has returned to its original size. Divide into 12 equal portions. Shape into balls. Place, side-byside, on the prepared tray. Place in a warm, draught-free place for 30 minutes or until dough has risen 1-2cm.

To make the cross paste, combine the flour and water in a bowl until a smooth paste forms. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a 2mm plain nozzle. Pipe in a continuous line along the centre of each row of buns. Repeat in the opposite direction to make crosses. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and the buns sound hollow when tapped on the base.

Meanwhile, to make the glaze, place sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly.

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magic dice

SANDWICHES 0.15 Prep

Makes 16

INGREDIENTS 32 slices thick white bread 80g cream cheese, softened 1 small carrot, grated 2 teaspoons butter, softened 2 teaspoons Vegemite 1/4 cup beetroot and fresh dill dip 1/4 cup guacamole dip EQUIPMENT 2.5cm round cutter (you can also use a drink bottle lid if you don’t have one of these)

METHOD Cut crusts from bread. Trim each bread slice to form 9cm squares. Using the picture as a guide and a 2.5cm round cutter, cut holes from 1/2 the bread slices to resemble dice numbers.

Combine cream cheese and 1/4 of the carrot in a small bowl.

Season with salt and pepper. Spread half the cream cheese mixture over 4 whole bread slices. Top with remaining carrot.

Spread the remaining mixture over 4 of the dice bread slices.

Sandwich together.

Spread butter and Vegemite over 4 remaining whole bread slices. Spread beetroot dip over another 4 remaining whole bread slices and guacamole dip over remaining 4 whole bread slices. Sandwich with remaining dice bread slices.

Serve immediately.

Roll the dice and win every time with these fabulous finger sandwiches. Little magicians will gobble them up!.

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tomato&watermelon

SALAD 0.20 Prep

6 Servings

INGREDIENTS 60ml (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon caster sugar 700g-piece seedless watermelon 250g mixed baby tomatoes 80g picked watercress sprigs

METHOD Cut crusts from bread. Trim each bread slice to form 9cm squares. Using the picture as a guide and a 2.5cm round cutter, cut holes from 1/2 the bread slices to resemble dice numbers.

Combine cream cheese and 1/4 of the carrot in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread half the cream cheese mixture over 4 whole bread slices. Top with remaining carrot. Spread the remaining mixture over 4 of the dice bread slices. Sandwich together.

Spread butter and Vegemite over 4 remaining whole bread slices. Spread beetroot dip over another 4 remaining whole bread slices and guacamole dip over remaining 4 whole bread slices. Sandwich with remaining dice bread slices.

Serve immediately.

Sweet and peppery flavours and crisp and juicy textures mingle in this side.

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perfect way to get little ones eating their vegies

zucchini&pea FRITTERS 0.15 Prep 0.10 Cooking

2 Servings

INGREDIENTS 1 cup (120g) frozen peas 1 small zucchini, coarsely grated 75g salt-reduced haloumi, coarsely grated 1 Coles Brand Australian Free Range Egg, lightly whisked 1/3 cup (50g) self-raising flour 2 tablespoons skim milk 2 teaspoons dill, finely chopped Olive oil spray 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered 1/2 cup small flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/3 cup (95g) low-fat tzatziki

METHOD Cook the peas in a small saucepan of boiling water for 2 mins or until tender. Drain well. Place in a heatproof bowl. Use a potato masher to mash until coarsely crushed. Add the zucchini, haloumi and egg and gently toss to combine. Add flour and stir to combine. Add milk and dill and stir to combine.

Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat.

Lightly spray with oil spray. Spoon three 2 tablespoons portions of mixture around the pan, allowing room to spread. Cook for 2 mins or until lightly golden and bubbles rise to top. Turn and cook for a further 1-2 mins or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to plate. Repeat with remaining mixture to make 3 more fritters.

Divide the tomato and parsley between 2 small airtight containers. Divide the fritters between another 2 airtight containers. Serve with tzatziki.

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fish tacos tomato SALSA 0.10 Prep 0.20 Cooking

Makes 10

INGREDIENTS 10 (1kg) perch fillets 2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper 250g grape tomatoes, halved 1 small white onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves 10 jumbo taco shells 100g shredded green cabbage Lime wedges, to serve

METHOD Preheat oven to 190째C. Finely grate the orange rind and place in a small bowl. Juice the orange.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add speck and eschalots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a roasting pan and cook in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until potatoes are brown and tender.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the pork and cook, turning occasionally, for 20 minutes or until it is brown and juices run clear when pierced with a skewer. Transfer pork to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Reduce heat to low and add quince paste, orange juice and orange rind.

Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until glaze thickens slightly. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Cook beans in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 5 minutes or until bright green and tender crisp (see microwave tip). Drain and add to potato mixture.

Spoon potato mixture onto plates. Thickly slice pork diagonally across the grain and place on potato mixture.

Spoon over glaze and serve immediately.

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5 min choc

MUD CAKE 0.05 Prep 0.02 Cooking

1 Servings

INGREDIENTS 35g (1/3 cup) self-raising flour 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, plus extra to dust Pinch of salt 1 1/2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon melted butter 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

METHOD Sift flour, cocoa powder and salt into a small bowl, stir through the sugar.

In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg, milk, butter and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir with a fork until just combined.

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Spoon mixture into a 2 cups capacity (500ml) mug.

Microwave on high for 70-90 seconds, or until pudding has risen and top is just set. Do not overcook. Dust with extra cocoa powder, serve immediately.

chocolate truffle

EASTER EGGS 0.20 Prep 0.05 Cooking

8 Servings

INGREDIENTS 2 x 180g pkts white chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 x 200g pkts milk chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup (125ml) thickened cream Equipment You will need 4 plastic trays each containing 11 Easteregg moulds for this recipe.

METHOD Place half the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan half filled with simmering water. Stir with a metal spoon until chocolate melts. Reserve 2 tablespoons of chocolate.

Use a small clean brush to brush a thin layer of melted chocolate over 22 Easter-egg moulds. Set aside to set.

Repeat with half the milk chocolate.

Meanwhile, combine remaining white chocolate and half the cream in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan half filled with simmering water. Stir with a metal spoon until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or until ganache thickens. Repeat with remaining milk chocolate and cream.

Spoon white and milk-chocolate ganache evenly among chocolate egg shells and smooth the surface. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes to chill.

Turn eggs on to a clean work surface. Melt reserved white chocolate. Brush edge of a white-chocolate egg shell with melted chocolate and sandwich together with a second white-chocolate egg shell to make a whole egg.

Set aside to set. Repeat with remaining melted white chocolate and white-chocolate egg shells.

Melt reserved milk chocolate and repeat with milkchocolate egg shells.

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easter

BUNNY 0.30 Prep

Makes 1

INGREDIENTS 120g milk cooking chocolate 1/2 cup (20g) Kellogg’s Coco Pops EQUIPMENT Heatproof bowl Saucepan 12.5cm rabbit mould Wooden spoon Bulldog clips Small knife Ribbon

METHOD Place the chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth. Add the Coco Pops and stir well to combine.

Divide the mixture between the two mould halves and level by tapping on the bench. Place one side into the freezer for a few minutes until the chocolate shrinks from the mould.

Remove from the freezer and press the other mould half on firmly. Clip the sides with bulldog clips. Freeze for 15 minutes or until both sides are firm.

The kids will love helping to make this fabulous chocolate bunny just in time for Easter.

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Remove from the mould and gently scrape away excess chocolate from the join with a small knife. Decorate with ribbon.

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Life fter the Wiggles he triumph of Sam Moran, from Opera and the famous yellow skivvy. Sam talks to us about his latest success with his new solo venture Play Along with Sam. I have to admit my kids love watching your show on Nick Jr.! Tell us about your project ‘Play Along with Sam’.

It’s great to hear they love the show so much! Play Along With Sam is a daily block of Nick Jr’s most popular shows, hosted by yours truly. I invite all the children at home to help me collect sounds and join me on my musical adventures.

How do you find it singing and dancing in front of the camera? What’s the process of filming the show? You seem like such a natural in front of the screen.

Well thank you! It’s so much fun to film.

However, on the set, there’s generally no children around. So usually I find I’m making a fool of myself in front of all these grown-ups working behind-the-scenes.

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I do write all the songs! Because we film the show in blocks throughout the year, I have to write/record the songs ahead of time which takes some time. Nick Jr has provided me with a lot of creative freedom though to write the songs I want to write and about subjects that I know children connect with. Quite often, they don’t even hear the songs until a few days before filming. My test audience is my own daughter, who is now 6. All my songs have to pass her test before they even get heard by anyone else.

Congratulations on your recent Aria win for Play Along with Sam! You were up against some pretty tough competition and even beat the Wiggles! How did it feel winning off the merits of your very own project?

It felt amazing! People have asked me if I felt some sort of vindication with the win over The Wiggles, and I honestly didn’t know how it would make me feel before it happened. Fortunately, it just felt like a wonderful reward for a lot of hard work by not only me but a whole team of people who put the music together. I think that’s exactly how it should feel.

Do you still stay in touch with the other members of the Wiggles? Was Jeff really that sleepy?

No I don’t, but yes Jeff really was that sleepy. Backstage between shows, you would often find him curled up under a table somewhere having a quick nap!

Ha ha! You’re a very talented kid’s entertainer, but not many people probably know that you are trained as an opera singer. Do you prefer this style of singing as opposed to performing for kids?

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What was the last song you listened to on your iPod/iPhone/Music Player?

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production of West Side Story, so I think I probably had the soundtrack for that blaring in the car for me to sing-along to while I was driving Haha!

How do you juggle your career and family life?

I, like most parents, have to actively try to keep this balance. As a creative person my mind never switches off and inspiration can come at the strangest time. But I do try to not work when I am home, so that I can be ‘present.’ I have a studio that I go to every day and try to keep my work there. :) How does it affect your family life being in the spotlight because you are so well known to all our little Australians and their parents?

I get recognised when I’m at the park with my daughter, or at the supermarket etc. But it’s always a positive experience. A child wanting to say hello, or a parent saying they enjoy what I do. My daughter used to be confused by it, and thought that I knew a LOT of people.

But she understands it now and thinks it’s cool. She’s quick to point out to those same people that I am HER Dad. Very Cute! What is the funniest/ weirdest white lie your parents told you?

That if I swallowed a watermelon seed, a watermelon would grow inside my belly. A very strange thing to tell a child. It took me years to get past the anxiety that created.

And what is the funniest white lie you tell your daughter?

I am generally as honest as I can be (in a child appropriate way) because

I really want to foster my daughter’s natural curiosity. And besides, every parent knows that they get caught out by their children eventually. I do think I had a few “birds & the bees” questions when my daughter was about 4 though. I may have bent the truth a little in order to delay those questions for a few more years. (laughs) Definitely! Do you find yourself travelling often for your career?

What do you like doing in your spare time?

I do, which I love. I’m fortunate that it’s not as much as I used to though. I used to be away from home for 8 months of the year touring, but with a little one at home now, that would be unfair to both of us.

What’s the weirdest thing a fan has ever done for you?

What is something your parents said to you that you find yourself saying now?

“Will you PLEASE put your shoes on!” haha

Hypothetically, if you were to retire tomorrow what would you do instead?

Travel. I love visiting new places and my list of places to visit is still very long.

Who does the cooking in your household?

It’s pretty shared, but probably mostly me at the moment.

Who is your hero?

I have many, but particularly the doctors and nurses at all the Children’s Hospitals I visit. They are such heroes! Against all odds, they somehow manage to make those wards seem fun and joyous.

They can be extremely scary places for young children, and the staff are daily heroes to me for doing what they can to eliminate that fear.

Does any parent have time that is ‘spare’? Haha.

No I guess your right!

I am a bit of a tech geek, so whatever spare time I have is probably playing with some new gadget.

Not so much weird, but astounding. I did an album of songs for adults a few years back with Sony Music. I did a small concert for the album launch in my hometown of Wagga. After the concert, I met everyone in the audience and there was an American family that flew from the U.S. to Wagga Wagga just to see me perform the album live. Now that was amazing!

What is your favourite moment/biggest accomplishment of your life so far?

There are so many “pinch myself” moments over the years. From singing at Madison Square Garden, to travelling all around the world, receiving an Honourary PhD. All incredible. But really, winning last year’s ARIA for my album BOO! was such an amazing personal career milestone, because I achieved it by myself without riding anyone else’s coat tails. That’s something that meant a lot to me personally.

What’s next for Sam Moran – New tours?

New albums releasing soon?

We are planning tours for this year already, and I am half way through the next new album too! There’s 2 Play Along With Sam DVDs out now, and of course the last album (Boo!) has been selling well since the ARIA win. There’s a lot happening Haha!

Where can My Child readers find out more?

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TRUST ISSUES Olivia* was assaulted by a male, and was betrayed by someone close to her. So how did she overcome her trust issues?

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y sister was always such a responsible, obedient one. I was always the classic ‘rebellious’ one. But what most didn’t realise was that I did care about those that my actions affected. I just chose not to let my emotions show.

lock myself away

Before going to see my counsellor I used to lock myself away in my room. Parties with strangers were my greatest fear. God, the thought of having to ‘mingle’ was terrifying. If I did go most of the time I would pray that someone I know would be there, and if so I would cling to them like water to a sponge all night. But most of the time I either spent my time with someone close to me, or spent it alone.

My biggest issue was my self harming. Emotional pain cripples me. Because I don’t express myself, I tend to really let what bothers me hurt me within. And I think sometimes that causes more damage than what would happen if I was to let my emotions get the better of me so to speak.

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this fear

I’ve always had this fear.

When I was 16 I was assaulted by a male which left me afraid of physical touch. But not only that it made me realise how vunerable as a person I really was. Towards the beginning of this year I was betrayed by someone really close to me and a lot of personal information that I shared with her was thrust into the hands of, well, strangers to me. And for a person with trust issues already, it makes it hard to think you can trust again.

In turn it made me see my counsellor for the first time.

She was good with it. Although with my trust issues I felt judged before I even told her.

But I realise now that it was my own thoughts forcing that judgement onto me. She has slowly helped change my way of thinking. No suppressing the past until I wake the next morning to deal with it again.

started trusting I have even started trusting a few people. When someone

suggested that dreaded word ‘therapy’ to me a while back, I would have thought their opinion of me was I’m a fruitloop. I never would have thought it’s because they cared, or they were worried...

My self hate would have kicked in and I would have become the defensive person I was well known for.

I actually did a search on the internet for similar people who share the problems I do and a whole world was revealed to me. It was amazing, and I really felt like I wasn’t alone in this.

There is so much information out there if you’re willing to look.

My counsellor suggested that I start a journal to get out what is going on inside. I now have two journals! One online and one in a book that I treasure so much. Sometimes when things seem tooW big and hopeless it’s good to get it out on paper (or screen) and it really does put it into perspective, and you can see that it’s not as large as you first thought. * Not her real name.

‌for a person with trust issues already, it makes it hard to think you can trust again

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ORICOM BABYSENSE2

Secure850 +

REVIEWED BY - APRIL DAVIS

After more than ten years of trying, my husband’s Aunty finally gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.

After only a few weeks in her new role as fulltime Mum, however, she was already frazzled.

Feeling sleep deprived, emotional, and outright irrational, she was in dire need of a highquality baby monitor. Unfortunately for her, the cheap, poorly-made baby monitor that she had purchased during her pregnancy bit the dust shortly after she unpacked it.

She was livid, but most importantly, she was insistent she needed a good-quality monitor she could trust. Luckily enough, this was all happening around about the time I received my Oricom Babysense2 + Secure850 baby monitor in the mail.

After only one night of using the Oricom monitor, she finally felt comfortable using her nursery. The pack includes both the Babysense2 and Secure850 digital video and audio baby monitor, which gives you peace of mind while your baby sleeps.

The video/audio monitor features a large 4.3lnch high-quality, multi-camera capable screen, monitoring your child has never been this easy!

The motorised pan-tilt camera provides better visibility than its traditional counterparts and boast s a new compact design, without compromising on the reliability of the original Babysense2 monitor. As a Mum, you automatically get Wonder Woman status, but unfortunately even Wonder Woman doesn’t have eyes In the back of her head! So, because you can’t watch your baby around the clock, the Babysense2 monitor safely monitors the

The Babysense2 + SecureB50 Value Pack has an RRP of $459 and is available through leading baby stores. For more details visit : www.oricom.com.au.

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breathing rate of your sleeping baby. If your child so much as hiccups, you will know - It doesn’t get much better than that. This may seem a bit much, but if your child’s breathing movements fall below a certain rate, or can’t be detected, the Babysense2 will alert you with a warning a la rm. This function is intended as an Infant apnoea alarm, and is certainly effective.

Some key features of the Babysense 2 Include continual monitoring of your baby’s breathing, an audible and visual alarm that is activated If your baby’s breathing rate drops below 10 breaths per minute or cannot be detected for more than 20 seconds, as well as a compact control unit that connects to a sensor pad that can be placed under your baby’s mattress. The design of this unit ls completely safe and will not obstruct your baby ‘s normal movements.

One of the biggest benefits, is that It Is

recognised as a registered medical l device on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.

The Secure850 baby monitor also comes with an array of benefits, Including a large display, a frame rote of 25 frames per second, digital zoom capabilities on the parent unit, an infrared sensitive camera for enhanced night vision, as well as parent talk back mode so you can sooth your baby even If you’re not in the room.

On top of all of these essential functions, the monitor will also keep t rack of the room temperature, acts as a night- light, and plays five soothing lullabies.

This value pack doesn’t eliminate your need to carefully monitor your child, It makes being a Mum a hell of a lot easier!

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baby& Toddler Make My Day - Baby Bib

Wonderfully soft, the Baby Bib can be used over and over again and still look great! Made of 100% foodgrade BPA free silicone, these stylish bibs are also extremely functional. All styles are stain resistant, dishwasher safe and have a built in crumb catcher.

The baby bib has an adjustable strap that fits sizes 6 months to 3 years old. $29.95 - AVAILABLE FROM BUBBALOVE.COM.AU

Label Label

All the labels for baby to play with

A lot of children love to play with the labels of their toys. Most children also become very relaxed while cuddling a blankie. These two child characteristics led to the development of Label Label!

They can can be clipped onto bouncers, cots, strollers or car seats and entertain babies wherever they go. Available in an assortment of characters and colours that will appeal to girls and boys. $24.95 - AVAILABLE FROM THESTORKNEST 78

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Camisole

Maternity camisole with rouched sides and all-around shielding coverage designed to accommodate the growing belly. Bust shelf built in for extra support.

Bambino Mio Training Pants

Bambino Mio, is founded on the principles of Premium Lace Finishes Luxuriously so Modal and RadiaShield® Fabric. Four sizes quality, convenience, (S to XL). Hand wash or machine wash in lingerie bag. style, comfort and value for money. They a complete Built-in Shelfprovide Bra 100% Luxury Modal Sun protection during childhood is critical, as nappy system suitable damage from UV radiation is for newborn babies cumulative & overexposure to sunlight, can result to children of potty in chronic skin and ocular training age (around damage. The most effective way to protect two and a half years). 360-Degree Coverage children’s eyes from harmful UV rays, is to make sure they are always wearing sunglasses that comply with the Australian RadiaShield® $16.95 Fabric - AVAILABLE FROM standards BABIESRUS

Frankie Ray

Available at Gear4baby.com.au & skbrightgift.com.au

www.bloomandgrow.com.au

$29.95 - AVAILABLE FROM DAVID JONES

The nappy bin that locks it in

Most nappy bins are made of plastic, which absorb odours and leave a lingering smell that can be difficult to eliminate, even when the bin is scrubbed. The Ubbi nappy bin is made of powder coated steel, and has rubber seals to prevent leaks and keep odours locked in. Suitable for both cloth and disposable nappies, it can be used with our cloth or plastic nappy bags, or any standard tall kitchen bag. The Ubbi nappy bin is the easiest disposal system to load, use, empty and clean.

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www.bloomandgrow.com.au

Available at toysrus.com.au

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Little Bairn Milk & Honey Bath Soak littlebairn.com.au

Munchkin Clean Water Tub munchkin.com

Munchkin 5 Bath Crayons munchkin.com

Munchkin Inflatable Safety Duck Tub munchkin.com

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GAIA Natural Baby Sleeptime Bath Wash gaiaskinnaturals.com

Cetaphil Baby Ultra Moisturising Bath Wash cetaphil.com.au

Little Bairn Cucumber & Orange Body Wash littlebairn.com.au

Stokke Flexibath stokke.com

Munchkin Sure Grip Bath Caddy munchkin.com

Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo cetaphil.com.au

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Avent Classic Bottle philips.com.au

Medela Calma Feeding Device medela.com.au

Pigeon Slim Neck Bottle pigeonbaby.com.au

Pigeon Wide Neck Bottle pigeonbaby.com.au

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Avent Natural Bottle philips.com.au

Cherub Baby Wide Neck Colour Change Bottle cherubbaby.com.au

Difrax S-Bottle difrax.com.au march 2016 | mychild

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Steelcraft Denim Rocker britax.com.au

GAIA Natural Baby Hair & Body Wash gaiaskinnaturals.com

Cherub Baby Natriblend Steamer Blender Steriliser cherubbaby.com.au

Little Bairn Natural Baby Powder littlebairn.com.au

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Oricom Babysense2 - Infant Breathing Movement Monitor oricom.com.au

Silly Billyz Towelling Biblet sillybillyz.com.au

Pea Pods 100% Bamboo Liners peapods.com.au

Fess Little Noses FESS Little Noses Saline Nasal Spray and Drops fesslittlenoses.com.au

Silly Billyz Jersey Bandana Bib sillybillyz.com.au

Purity Sensitive Laundry Liquid naturesorganics.com.au

Little Bairn Bottom Balm littlebairn.com.au

WOTNOT 30Plus natural Baby Sunscreen wotnot.com.au march 2016 | mychild

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CARRIER Ergobaby Four Position 360 Carrier ergobaby.com.au

BabyBjรถrn Baby Carrier One babybjorn.com.au

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Fisher Price Basic Baby Carrier fisher-price.com

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Close Ltd Caboo Baby Carrier +organic ozbabytrends.com.au

MiaMily Hipster miamily.com

Manduca Pure Cotton Baby Carrier manduca.com.au

Britax Safe-n-Sound Unity NEOS britax.com.au

Ergobaby Wrap ergobaby.com.au

Manduca Organic Cotton Sling Wrap manduca.com.au

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Peter Morrisey petermorrisey.com.au

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Zimmerman zimmermannwear.com.au

Plum plumcollections.com.au

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Anarkid anarkid.com.au

Attipas Australia attipas.com.au

ChiKhi chikhi.com.au

Dusty Road Apparel dustyroadapparel.com.au

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WOW Cup for Baby wowcup.com

Munchkin Baby Food Feeder munchkin.com

Munchkin The Medicator munchkin.com

Munchkin 7oz Miracle 360 Degree Trainer Cup munchkin.com

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WOW Cup for Kids wowcup.com

Heinz Baby Basics Flip Top Straw Cup heinzforbaby.com.au

Difrax Non-Spill Sippy Cup littlebairn.com.au

Heinz Baby Basics First Feeding Spoon heinzforbaby.com.au

Cherub Baby Colour Change Food Pouch Spoons cherubbaby.com.au

Cherub Baby Fresh Food Feeder with Nets cherubbaby.com.au

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Bellamy Organic Ready to Eat Meals bellamysorganic.com.au

Rafferty’s Garden Rice Cereal raffertysgarden.com.au

Little Bud Ready to Eat Meals littlebud.com.au

Organix Baby Corn Puffs organix.com

Baby Mum-Mum Rice Rusk BabyMumMum.com.au

Annabel Karmel Frozen Toddler Meals annabelkarmel.com/au

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Heinz Baby Basics Removable Freezer Pod Tray heinzforbaby.com.au

Sinchies Reusable Pouches sinchies.com.au

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Zestio Reusable Food Pouch zestio.com.au

Cherub Baby On the Go Reusable Baby Food Pouches cherubbaby.com.au

Munchkin Snack Catcher munchkin.com

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Motorola 3.5 Inch Video Baby Monitor motorola.com

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Oricom Secure710 - 2.4� Video Baby Monitor oricom.com.au

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Oricom Secure850 - 4.3” Pan & Tilt Digital Video Monitor oricom.com.au

Uniden Pan & Tilt Dual Baby Monitor with Smartphone App uniden.com.au

VTech BM4500 Video Monitor Pan & Tilt auphones.vtech.com

VTech BM5000 Audio Monitor with VSmart auphones.vtech.com

Oricom Secure870 - 3.5” Touchscreen Video Monitor with Lightshow oricom.com.au march 2016 | mychild

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Dream Baby Bathroom Value Pack 28PC dreambaby.com.au

Perma Child Safety Secure Handle Gate permaproducts.com

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Safety 1st Clear View Tweezers and Nail Clippers safety1st.com.au

Dream Baby Outlet Plugs 12pk F Series dreambaby.com.au

Britax Safe-n-Sound Platinum PRO SICT britax.com.au

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Little Eyes Gentle Cleansing Wipes littleeyes.com.au

Baby U Goat Milk Moisturising Lotion babyu.com.au

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Little Bairn Bottom Balm littlebairn.com.au

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GAIA Natural Baby Baby Moisturiser gaiaskinnaturals.com

Natures Child Bottom Balm natureschild.com.au

Banana Boat Baby Roll-On bananaboat.com.au

Mater Mothers’ Hospitals Mater Baby Moisturiser matermothers.org.au

Cetaphil Massage Oil cetaphil.com.au

Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion cetaphil.com.au

WOTNOT Organic Baby Balm wotnot.com.au

Dexem Repair Eczema Cream dexemrepair.com.au

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SLEEP AID My Little Owl Oh Deer Warm Baby Blanket mylittleowl.com.au

Ergobaby Swaddler ergobaby.com.au

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Euky Bear Euky Bearub eukybear.com.au

FAV O U R I T E B A B Y S L E E P A I D

Euky Bear Steam Vaporiser eukybear.com.au

Vicks Starry Night Humidifier vicks.fgb.com.au

The Gro Company Gro Clock au.gro-store.com

Milk Baby Sleepy Bubs Massage Oil milkandco.com.au

Vicks Steam Vaporizer vicks.fgb.com.au

Euky Bear Sleepy Time Inhalant eukybear.com.au

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L’il Fraser Collection Jersey Cotton Swaddle Wrap lilfrasercollection.com.au

Ergobaby Swaddler ergobaby.com.au

Tilly & Otto Amelie Lace Baby Wrap tillyandotto.com.au

ergoPouch ergoCocoon Winter Swaddle and Sleep ergopouch.com.au

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Lyn’s Label Olivia Organic Bamboo Jersey Swaddle LynsLabel.com.au

SNUGBAGS Merino for Kids SNUGPOD Merino Zip Up Swaddle snugbags.com

Ergobaby Swaddler ergobaby.com.au

Silly Billyz Muslin Swaddle Wraps sillybillyz.com.au

Plum Plum Pod plumcollections.com.au march 2016 | mychild

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Safety 1st Bath Pal thermometer safety1st.com.au

Cherub Baby 4 in1 Ear And Forehead Thermometer cherubbaby.com.au

Oricom Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer oricom.com.au

Cherub Baby Digital Dummy Thermometer cherubbaby.com.au

The Gro Company Gro-Egg au.gro-store.com

Braun ThermoScan 5 Ear Thermometer braun.fgb.com.au

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Lamaze Gardenbug Footfinder &Wrist Rattle safety1st.com.au

Fisher Price Rock a Stack fisher-price.com

Little Tikes Lil’Ocean 3 in 1 Adventure Course littletikes.com.au

Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Puppy fisher-price.com

Sponky Play Mat sponky.com.au

Vtech Little Smart Top auphones.vtech.com

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Ergobaby Carrier ergobaby.com.au

BabyBjรถrn Baby Carrier One babybjorn.com.au

Ergobaby Wrap ergobaby.com.au

Milkbar Lifestyle Pillow breastfeedingpillow.com.au

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Baby Bjorn Travel Cot Light babybjorn.com.au

Manduca Organic Blackline Baby Carrier manduca.com.au

Milton Solo Travel Steriliser miltonbaby.com.au

WarmZe Bottle Warmer raspberriesbaby.com.au

Milton Portable Soother Steriliser miltonbaby.com.au

Cherub Baby Click n Go Travel Bottle Warmer cherubbaby.com.au

Isoki Petite Traveller isoki.com.au

GAIA Natural Baby Baby Starter Kit gaiaskinnaturals.com march 2016 | mychild

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Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Wash for Babies aveeno.com.au

Dermaveen Baby Soap-Free Wash dermaveen.com.au

GAIA Natural Baby Hair & Body Wash gaiaskinnaturals.com

Johnson and Johnson Johnson Top to Toe Baby Wash jnj.com.au

Mater Mothers’ Hospitals Mater Baby Wash matermothers.org.au

Baby U Goat Milk Body Wash babyu.com.au

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favourite WIPES Baby U Bamboo Wipes 240pk babyu.com.au

WaterWipes Baby Wipes waterwipes.com 116

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WOTNOT Naturals WOTNOT Biodegradable Baby Wipes wotnot.com.au

FAV O U R I T E B A B Y W I P E S

GAIA Natural Baby Bamboo Baby Wipes gaiaskinnaturals.com

Pea Pods Pea Pods Bamboo Wet Wipes peapods.com.au

Baby U Goat Milk Wipes 240pk babyu.com.au

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Avent Natural Comfort Electric Breast Pump philips.com.au

Closer to Nature Electric Breast Pump dermaveen.com.au

Medela Freestyle Double Electric Breastpump medela.com.au

Medela Swing Maxi Double Electric Breastpump medela.com.au

Tommee Tippee Miomee Electric Breast Pump tommeetippee.com.au

Difrax BtoB Breast Pump difrax.com.au

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Ergobaby Natural Curve Nursing Pillow ergobaby.com.au

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Milkbar Lifestyle Pillow breastfeedingpillow.com.au/

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Rite Aid Hydrogel Breast Discs riteaid.com.au

Hotmilk Lingerie Nursing Lingerie & Sleepwear au.hotmilklingerie.com

Pea Pods Bamboo Nursing Pads peapods.com.au

Cherub Baby ThermoSensor Breast Milk Bags cherubbaby.com.au

Close Ltd Pop-in Breast Pads ozbabytrends.com.au

Little Bairn Nipple Balm littlebairn.com.au

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BeBe Care Oxford Change Table cnpbrands.com.au

Stokke Care Change Table stokke.com

BeBe Care Euro Change Table cnpbrands.com.au

BeBe Care Euro Dresser cnpbrands.com.au

BeBe Care Nordica Dresser cnpbrands.com.au

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ecococoon 350ml Vacuum Insulated Drink Bottle ecococoon.com.au

Banana Boat Kids Clear Spray bananaboat.com.au

Brica Stretch to Fit Sunshade munchkin.com

Close Ltd Pop-in Car Seat Protector ozbabytrends.com.au

MyTravelTot Foldable Travel Quilts mytraveltot.com.au

Fridge-To-Go MEDIUM Insulated Lunch Bag Box fridge-to-go.net.au march 2016 | mychild

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favourite COT Incy Interiors Ellie Cot incyinteriors.com.au

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BeBe Care Oxford Cot cnpbrands.com.au

BeBe Care Nordica Cot cnpbrands.com.au

Stokke Sleepi stokke.com

BeBe Care Euro Cot cnpbrands.com.au

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Snugglers Nappies snugglers.com.au

BabyLove Cosifit babylovenappies.com.au

FAV O U R I T E D I S P O S A B L E N A P P I E S

Moltex Nature No1 Eco Disposable Nappy moltex.com.au

Mamia Nappies aldi.com.au

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Queen Bee Maternity queenbee.com.au

Plum plumcollections.com.au

Little Styles littlestyles.com.au

Fertile Mind fertilemind.com.au

Baby Dino babydino.com.au

Little Boo-Teek littlebooteek.com.au

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Keter Multi Dine High Chair keter.com

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Stokke Tripp Trapp stokke.com

Peg Perego Prima Pappa Zero3 High chair pegperego.com

Ikea Antilop ikea.com.au

Steelcraft Messina DLX Hi-Lo Highchair britax.com.au

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Ergobaby Natural Curve Nursing Pillow ergobaby.com.au

Ergobaby Bundle of Joy ergobaby.com.au

Milestone Baby Cards milestonecards.com

GAIA Skin+Body Nipple Balm gaiaskinnaturals.com

Fertile Mind Superbra Seamless Maternity Bra fertilemind.com.au

Hotmilk Lingerie Nursing Lingerie & Sleepwear hotmilklingerie.com

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FAV O U R I T E M U M P R O D U C T

Medela Quick Clean Microwave Bags medela.com.au

Mater Mothers’ Hospitals Mater Body Balm for pregnancy matermothers.org.au

Krew Active Cleo Feeder krew.com.au

Nature’s Child Certified Organic Cotton Breast Pads natureschild.com.au

Fertile Mind BellyBelt Maternity Wardrobe Kit fertilemind.com.au

Fertile Mind Bando Seamless Maternity Band fertilemind.com.au

BeBe Care Regent Chair and Rocker cnpbrands.com.au

Ecococoon 600ml Vacuum Insualted Drink Bottle ecococoon.com.au march 2016 | mychild

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Babymel Cara Navy Stripe babymel.com.au 136

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Lou Harvey Nappy Bag louharvey.com.au

Lyn’s Label Bella Baby Bag LynsLabel.com.au

FAV O U R I T E N A P P Y B A G

Isoki 100% Leather Hobo Angel isoki.com.au

Storksak Noa Nappy Bag storksak.com

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Little Bairn Bottom Balm littlebairn.com.au

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Sudocrem Healing Cream sudocrem.com.au

CJ’s Butter CJ’s Natural Butter Balm cjsbutter.com.au

Mater Mothers’ Hospitals Mater Nappy Balm matermothers.org.au

GAIA Natural Baby Natural Baby Powder gaiaskinnaturals.com

PURE by Phytocare PURE Papaya (paw paw) Ointment with Calendula phytocare.com.au

Little Bairn Natural Baby Powder littlebairn.com.au

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SEAT

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TeddySit 速 Booster seat teddysit.dk

Bumbo Booster Seat bumbo.com.au

Britax Safe-n-Sound Maxi Guard britax.com.au

Bumbo Multi Seat bumbo.com.au

CHILDCARE Primo Hook On Highchair cnpbrands.com.au

Recaro Performance Booster theamazingbabycompany.com.au march 2016 | mychild

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favourite PRAM Greentom Greentom Upp Combination greentom.com

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FAV O U R I T E P R A M

Silver Cross Pioneer silvercross.com.au

Stokke Xplory stokke.com

Steelcraft Strider Compact britax.com.au

Baby Jogger City Select babyjoggerstrollers.com.au

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FAV O U R I T E R E U S A B L E N A P P Y

Bumboo StayDry QuickDry Pocket Nappy ozbabytrends.com.au

Hippybottomus Stay Dry Natural Nappy hippybottomus.com.au

Close Ltd Pop-in Bamboo ozbabytrends.com.au

Baby Bare Bare Cub Nappy babybare.com.au

Pea Pods ONE Size Nappies peapods.com.au march 2016 | mychild

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favourite SLEEP Plum Sleep Bag plumcollections.com.au

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FAV O U R I T E S L E E P B A G

ergoCocoon Winter Swaddle and Sleep ergopouch.com.au

ergoPouch Summer Baby Sleeping Bag ergopouch.com.au

Gro Company GroBag au.gro-store.com

SNUGBAGS - Merino for Kids Merino Sleeping Bag snugbags.com

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favourite Recaro Easylife theamazingbabycompany.com.au

Baby Jogger City Mini GT babyjoggerstrollers.com.au 148

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Cybex Iris M-Air cnpbrands.com.au

FAV O U R I T E S T R O L L E R

Cybex Eternis M3 cnpbrands.com.au

Silver Cross Pop2 silvercross.com.au

BOB Revolution PRO britax.com.au

smarTrike Explorer 5 trikes in 1l smartrike.com

Stokke Scoot stokke.com

Thule Urban Glide thule.com

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favourite TEETHING 150

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FAV O U R I T E T E E T H I N G P R O D U C T

Baby Banana Brush Baby Banana Teething Toothbrush babytoothland.com.au

Heinz Baby Basics Little Star Teethers heinzforbaby.com.au

Cheeky Chompers Chew Pack cheekychompers.com.au

Cheeky Chompers Chewy - the loveable hippo teether! cheekychompers.com.au

Cheeky Chompers Neckerchew - Reversible Teething Bib cheekychompers.com.au

Zestio Zestio Pouch Topper zestio.com.au march 2016 | mychild

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favourite

TRAINING AID

BabyBjรถrn Potty Chair babybjorn.com.au

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FAV O U R I T E T O I L E T T R A I N I N G A I D

Baby U Cushie Tushie Cushioned Toilet Set babyu.com.au

Bumbo Toilet Trainer bumbo.com.au

Pea Pods Bamboo Training Pants peapods.com.au

OOPS 4 in 1 Total Trainer cnpbrands.com.au

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