Forty-one percent of drowning deaths among children under five in Australia occur in one-year-old toddlers, according to data published by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia. Research figures show that, over the past 17 years, 496 children aged 0 to four years drowned. Of these, 202 (41%) children aged one year drowned – within the…
Being pregnant can be a joyous occasion for many parents-to-be. For many, there is a sense of excitement and wonder as they get ready to welcome their newborn. But for others, the 9-month journey can seem like an eternity fraught with stress, anxiety and worry with parents-to-be finding it hard to wait that long to…
The best pregnancy support band is one chosen for your symptoms and fitted to your body. For a broad adjustable wrap, compare the Australian-made Belly Bands 3-in-1. Bodyassist offers a maternity belt with an under-bump panel. If you prefer a garment, SRC Pregnancy Shorts Mini are an alternative, although they are not a belt. For…
Motherhood is a great joy for any woman, but it could derail your career. Returning to work after maternity leave can be extremely challenging! Most industries today are still male-dominated, and many women sometimes find ourselves working in an environment that is not supportive. A good number of expectant women find themselves quitting even before…
First-line health professionals must vastly improve their communication and engagement with parents if they are to help address the growing prevalence of autism among children, say researchers from the University of South Australia. Undertaking a meta-synthesis of 22 international studies, researchers consolidated the voices of 1,178 parents advocating for their children with autism, finding that parents…
Choosing a baby name that is unique can be a difficult task. You are probably searching for something interesting and different, while still being easy to pronounce (and preferably not too hard to spell!). To get you started we have compiled a list of 8 unique baby names for Australian parents. If you still want…
For a free baby box in Australia, start with the NSW Government’s Baby Bundle if your family is eligible, or ask a participating maternity service or pharmacy about a free Bounty Parents sample bag. We could not verify a current Amazon Australia Welcome Box offer, so do not spend money expecting the old promotion to…
Sometimes, you look at the rooms in your home and you just wish that there was more space. Things are starting to look cluttered and you realized it’s about time for you to do something about it. But what is it that you could possibly do without having to spend a fortune? There are actually…
For maternity swimwear in Australia, start with a one-piece with room through the tummy and adjustable straps. Ripe’s Ultimate One Piece is worth a look for regular pool use; its Tie Front One Piece suits beach days and occasional swims. Prefer two pieces? Cake’s Shake Nursing Tankini offers fuller-bust sizing, while Ripe’s Monterey Nursing Bikini…
Electricity is the magic dust that brings life to most of our modern creature comforts. It enables us to illuminate our whole home at the flick of a switch and refrigerate our favourite tasty snacks; It is an energy source that fuels our busy lifestyles and powers the world. When you stop to think about…
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