What the? Wednesday is the day where we look at some crazy ads from the past or the present. Some may make us raise our eyebrows, shake our heads or just have a good old chuckle! Safety first kids!
I can’t believe the last article I wrote about when to start solids was when my 3yo was starting! How time flies! My precious daughter is 8 months old today and has only just started eating solid foods. I know. It seems crazy when some 4 month…
I used to want to be a yummy mummy. Now, I cringe when I hear the term. The yummy mummy idea is nothing more than a creation of the mass media designed to target women’s insecurities in order to make us better consumers. What do I mean?…
1. It helps us take time out to slow down and relax As modern mum’s, we are busy. We’re either juggling other kids or work and all the pressure and expectation that modern life brings. Breastfeeding means taking time to stop, sit down, relax and…
As I experience the last few weeks of my final pregnancy, I feel a mixture of excitement and sadness. This has been the last time I will experience the joy of seeing those two lines on a pregnancy test, a squirming jellybean on an ultrasound…
Buying Secondhand When my first child was 18 months old, I realized I had been obsessed with ‘stuff’’. I was always looking for the next best thing to give my baby his start in life. I placed too much value on products and brands than…
As expectant mums-to-be, it can be so exciting to prepare our babies room especially if we enjoy decorating or have an artistic flair! A visit to a baby store or a flick through a parenting magazine may leave us feeling overwhelmed with just how many…
I recently took part in an online debate about the impact of ‘ toddler formula’ advertising. The hundreds of responses varied from mothers believing it had direct links to low breastfeeding rates (beyond 12 months) through to mothers believing there was absolutely nothing wrong with…
When I had my first child, I was adamant he would never be allowed in my bed. I read horror stories in parenting magazines that convinced me that co-sleeping was dangerous, old school and most definitely not for me! So strong was my paranoia,…
The biggest resistance to modern cloth nappies is the start-up costs. These costs range from $500 to $1500 but the good news is it that you CAN set yourself up on a budget (and don’t forget you save $1000′s longterm!). So, how can you set…