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Shopping for your baby: top tips

From essentials to extras, the shopping list for your first child can be overwhelming. But, follow this checklist and you will be fully equipped (but not broke and drowning in baby gear) for the first six weeks and beyond.

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Your essential guide to weaning

You may have mastered the breast or bottle-feeding stage, but you’re not a fully-fledged mum until you’ve had pureed carrot flung into your hair. Making a mess is all part and parcel of the weaning process, that time when your baby switches to solid foods.

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Hello Kitty Stroller: Features

Girls will love this super-sweet stroller that is packed full of features to get you and your child round in style, comfort and safety. It’s lightweight, easy to manoeuvre, and designed for comfortable strolling.

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Family-friendly holiday destinations

From safari adventures to thrilling experiences, family holidays can be so much more than just the ‘bucket and spade’ beach break. Whether you’re travelling with toddlers, tweens or teens, the trick is picking the right destination. And here are a few ideas to inspire you...

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Potty training: is your child ready?

Could changing nappies be a thing of the past? Is your child ready to start potty training? Well, while some kids can go nappy-free from the age of 18 months, others will refuse to pee in the toilet until three years or later. It’s a hurdle that every parent faces, but there’s no point trying any toilet tactics until your little one is ready.

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Bottle or breastfeed?

To breastfeed or not? That is the question. Know the facts, stay headstrong and follow your heart...
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Checklist: Travelling with Kids

Well, gone are the days of stress-free check-in, compact hand luggage, and relaxing flights. You can always spot a travelling parent, loaded down with kiddie gear and fairly frazzled.

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Dress for the occasion: Baby's 1st birthday

Time flies, and it's been 12 months since your little one first made an appearance – dressed only in their birthday suit. The first birthday is a big deal. Sure, your one-year-old won't care or remember what they wear, do or eat – but there's still every reason to make them stand out from the crowd with a great party outfit.

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Baby bath basics

It can be a nerve-wracking experience bathing a slippery, wriggly (sometimes screaming) newborn – but this is your step by step guide to mastering the basics.

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Learn & Play: Toys for Babies

As a new parent you’ll be overwhelmed by the shelves of gizmos that rattle n roll, squeak and sing. While it doesn’t take a ton of toys to entertain a baby, there are plenty of playthings to help them laugh and learn their way through those first-year wobbles.

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