Our Little Miss is now 8 weeks old, and, as many parents out there are, we are currently struggling with teaching our little girl how to self settle.  She is a pretty good night sleeper (which I am somewhat grateful for) and will normally go a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 hours through the night before waking for a feed.  But during the day, we have a little catnapper who manages normally only half an hour to forty-five minutes at a time of sleep maybe three times a day.

So once again I have gone online to search for a good, practical self-settling technique.  With our son, we went to sleep school where we were taught “responsive settling”, which basically involved us going in to settle our baby once he really got going crying (grizzling and whining were not counted) and we could do anything necessary to soothe him except pick him up.  It took at least two weeks before we saw any kind of improvement at all to his sleeping, and a couple of more weeks after that before we reaped any benefits on a consistent basis.  

This time around I have tried the same technique but am finding it is a massive fail.  The crying (even though it is not for very long, isn’t timed and I go in before it is too intense) upsets my toddler to the point where he starts crying, which makes it even more impossible to settle our baby when a toddler is crying even louder at her door!  And if he is asleep, it has been waking him up. 

So I am in search for a technique that involves a little less crying and isn’t too strict in terms of routine as I am breastfeeding and am really demand feeding.  Also, I think it would be very difficult to manage a strict schedule with a baby around the activities and schedule of my toddler.  I am looking into the “No Cry Sleep Solution” as an option, but am still researching.  Hopefully we will all be a happily sleeping household very soon!

What technique did you use in teaching your bub to self-settle?  Please feel free to leave your experiences in our comments below.

Forget labour, the hardest thing about having a baby is breastfeeding.  For something that is meant to be natural, I am having a very hard time of it.  My little girl is now 5 weeks old, and although I have managed to pretty much exclusively breast feed her up to this point (I had to give her a couple of top up bottles of formula in the early days until I had built up an expressed milk supply), I have wanted to give up at some point every day since day one.  I only ever mixed fed my son, and that only lasted 3 weeks, so I am quite amazed I have actually come this far.  I’ve gone from having low supply and my little girl losing weight after coming home to having an over supply (probably thanks to the prescribed medication, continuous expressing after feeds and ridiculous amount of lactation cookies I have consumed) and now am going through attachment issues where instead of latching on and having a good feed, my little girl seems to want to use me as a chew toy of some type. 

I am absolutely in awe of the women who manage to do this not with just one baby, but with all their babies, and not just for the early days, but until their babies are one and older.  It is tough, and it has taken more persistence and patience than I ever thought I had.  At the moment, I cannot see an end to the constant feeding, the seemingly never ending supply of nursing pads and the late night feeds.  And I am still incredibly daunted by the thought of having to feed in public, I haven’t mastered the art of discreetness just yet, and fear I never will!

I know I wouldn’t have gotten this far without 3 very valuable things – my breast pump (I invested in a Unimom double pump and am very grateful I did as it has saved time and a whole lot of stress), my Milk Band (the amount of times I have lost track of the time of the last feed and which side I last used is too many to count), and my very good friend Sophie who has served as my go-to personal lactation consultant and has given me heaps of support and advice to help me through. 

If anyone has any helpful hints or advice on how I can keep going I would be happy to hear them, as this is becoming a very frustrating and tiring task. 

It's very strange to think that in about 5 weeks time we will be welcoming a new baby into our family.  In many ways it feels like this pregnancy has been going on forever, but then in other ways it feels like the big moment is arriving way too quickly.

This is the time when I have to start thinking about packing my bag for the hospital, and making sure I have everything I need for when the baby arrives.  Even though we have most of the essentials from our first time around, there are still a surprising amount of new things we have had to purchase.

Our website has two great links to help you prepare for your new arrival; a Essential Baby Checklist, and to make sure you have all the everything you need for your hospital stay; we've got a Hospital Bag Essentials list. The lists are also very helpful if you’re looking for a gift that is sure to be used and needed. Many of these items can be purchased on our website too.

Good luck to all expecting a new arrival soon, I am hoping mine comes sooner rather than later this time around!

We have only recently found the need to purchase a new travel cot. Our little man is now 16 months old, and our old travel cot was just not up to the task anymore. He was able to pull up the velcro straps that held the mattress in place, roll up the mattress to one end of the cot, then sit on the very flimsy material that the mattress was meant to sit on, meaning there was no support for him, and no chance of sleep. With an upcoming weekend trip to the snow, we knew we had to invest in something better. 

The Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light was one of only 2 options available to us. We needed a travel cot where the base was on the floor, and not a cot that was on legs. The mattress on this travel crib is like a proper cot mattress – very comfortable and not hard and flat. It can be assembled in less than 30 seconds, and is very easy to fold back down – there are no bars that need to be clicked in and collapsed in a particular way or order, it is really simple. It’s also much easier and lighter to carry, weighing only 5kgs and comes in a square shaped carry bag rather than a long rectangular bag which is easier to pack into the car.

While all of this sounds great, it means nothing really if it doesn’t have the desired effect – a sleeping baby! We had to have the travel cot in the room with us for the snow weekend, and the last time we had to share a room with our toddler was a disaster. This time, there was no problem. He slept through the night both nights, and slept a good 2 hour day sleep too. The cot wasn’t as bulky as regular travel cots, and thankfully so because the area we had to put it in was tiny, and a normal travel cot would not have fitted in the room with us.

Overall, I cannot recommend this cot highly enough, there really are no cons at all that I can think of. It is on the pricey side, but it is seriously worth it for the ease and convenience of use, not to mention the comfort for your baby.

BABYBJORN Travel Cot Light

The BABYBJÖRN Travel Cot Light is the perfect crib to take with you on trips. It weighs only 11 pounds (5 kg) and is set up in one simple movement. It comes with a case that is as handy as an ordinary bag. Sleeping away from home with small children has never been easier.

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Well, there is definitely no hiding the fact that I'm pregnant now. I am now 30 weeks along, in the home stretch and this is where things start to get a bit uncomfortable. There is no more Belly Belt, I believe it would pop if I tried to use it now. There is no more Bando, as there is no chance that any pre-pregnancy clothes fit me in any way anymore. Full scale maternity wear is required now.

A new discovery during the joyful third trimester is that it is quite difficult to put socks and shoes on. At this stage during my last pregnancy it was summer and I lived in thongs. Now in good old Melbourne it's a very chilly winter time, and putting on socks and shoes is very challenging since it's difficult to actually see my feet yet alone reach them. Another big difference this time around is that I have a 15 month old who insists on throwing his blocks and other small toys all around the living room several times a day, requiring me to bend over or worse, get on my hands and knees to retrieve them, also not an easy feat at the moment.

But there are some perks to being so pregnant - naps are very acceptable, and I am also able to get out of a bit of housework as my husband thinks it's very important for me to "rest". Bless him. Plus I get more room in the bed simply because I now take up most of it.

We have some products that will help make life in that final trimester of pregnancy a little easier, from the Belly Bra to Maternity leggings (which I foresee being the only things that will fit me soon).

To those out there expecting a bundle of joy soon, rest up, take care of yourselves and all the best!

BellyBra for back, abdomen and breast support

Perfect for today’s expecting Mothers! This intelligent, full torso support garment, is designed to provide a gentle support for the lower back and abdomen during the third trimester of pregnancy. A maternity garment designed with the active mum in mind, the BellyBra is your best companion for comfort during your everyday activities or exercise.

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Seraphine Maternity My Leggings - completely seamless

Absolutely beautiful maternity leggings made in an innovative fabric that is extra soft and breathable – feels like a second skin.

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Twist 3/4 Sleeve Tee

This Twist Top is cleverly designed to be worn during pregnancy and than make the seamless transition to post pregnancy and breastfeeding. The Twist ¾ sleeve is also great during early pregnancy as a bra replacement. Our customers tell us the extra-length means they can wear the ¾ sleeve from early pregnancy right through until the end of breastfeeding. The soft seams are heaven for mastitis prone women. You’ll never wear a maternity bra again!

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Basically since I had my first baby 15 months ago I have been searching for the perfect nappy bag. This has not been an easy task. I was originally using cloth nappies and was finding it completely impossible to fit in enough nappies for a day, plus a bottle and a spare, a change of clothes and all the other essential things a first time mum needs for their tiny little person. I tried two or three different types and different styles before giving up. I got a Toy Story pack back and used that for the baby stuff while I carried around a handbag for myself.

Now that I am expecting baby number two, the need for a nappy bag is creeping back. Carrying the backpack and a handbag is just getting to be hard work. A simple trip to the shops requires me to load up the car with bags that I normally don’t need, and I don’t want to be adding another bag to that list of things as well as another baby.

So I have reinvestigated my nappy bag options, and made a very brave purchase. And so far (even though I don’t have baby number two yet) it is working out very well. I purchased the Oi Oi Red Tote Diaper Bag. It’s a big handbag that has heaps of external pockets which carry my wallet, dummies, phone and all the other small stuff that would normally get lost inside a big bag. The internal space has heaps of room – at the moment I am keeping a nappy wallet which holds wipes, nappies and nappy bags for when I am out with the boy, and when I am out and about minus baby I can just take the nappy wallet out and use it as a normal handbag. It also has the stroller straps which makes it very easy to attach to my pram, and I can see it will easily hold spare changes of clothes and extra nappies for when my number two arrives. Plus it comes with the normal Oi Oi accessories – bottle warmer, change mat and wipes container.

So if you are looking for a nappy bag that looks like a regular handbag and has heaps of room for EVERYTHING you will need, I highly recommend this bag. It looks great too. Check it out at our website now.

Oi Oi Studded Washed Faux Leather Red Ruched Tote Diaper Bag

This studded leatherette bag is perfect for the style conscious mama. With fashion forward stud detailing, it is a chic look that doesn’t compromise on style. The look is inspired by international catwalks and makes a statement mums will love

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Now that the nights are getting colder, I am again finding it difficult to know what to dress Barney in for bedtime. When the 5am/5.30am wakeups started happening, I initially thought he could be cold. He goes to bed in a long sleeve top with winter pyjamas, and a sleeping bag and one blanket. I never used to leave the heater on overnight, but have lately been turning it down to 16 degrees so the house doesn't get too cold. But while I am worried about him being too cold, on the other hand I have to be careful that he's not going to be too hot as well, as that can also lead to sleep problems.

One great tip I read early on is if you dress your baby in natural fabrics and use a cotton sleeping bag and blankets, then there is less chance of them overheating as you can add or remove blankets as necessary. The sleeping bags are particularly essential for our little man, who still hasn't figured out which end of the cot he is meant to sleep at, so at least he is warm enough in his bag to fall asleep, and then when we go to bed we can add his blankets over the top, however he may be lying!

We have some beautiful new aden + anais sleeping products that will help meet all your little ones' sleep needs - the cozy sleeping bag teamed with the dream blanket are a perfect combination for those winter months.

Sweet dreams!

Aden + Anais - Cozy Sleeping Bag

Mothers around the world have turned to natural muslin to care for their children for countless generations. The aden + anais sleeping bags brings this lightweight fabric into the 21st century with colorful, stylish prints and an effortless design to keep a night’s rest safe, comfortable, and peaceful. Our cozy collection is available in four layers of muslin to keep baby comfortably warm during cold wintry nights.

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Aden + Anais Dream Blanket

How do you make sweet dreams? Start with natural, gentle muslin – the fabric mothers around the world have used to care for their children for generations. Add colorful, modern prints that are designed exclusively by aden + anais. Add a favorite teddy, and that’s it. Sweet dreams come easily with our dream blanket.

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This seems to be the philosophy that our 14 month old has adopted.  Why he would want to catch worms is beyond me, but so too is the reason why he seems to think that 5.30am is such a great time to wake up.  It’s still dark at 5.30am.  It’s cold at 5.30am.  Why he would want to emerge from under his very warm blankets and sit up ready to start the day is just too crazy for me to begin to fathom!

This doesn’t happen every day, but over the last few weeks or so he has been waking up much earlier than normal.  He has always been a very good sleeper and has slept through the night for a long time, and is now down to one day sleep.  It seems to me that he is waking up earlier simply because he doesn’t need the extra sleep – he’s always very chirpy in the mornings, something he obviously didn’t inherit from me.  While he is happy to play in his cot until I can summon the motivation to face the world, his early rising does cause some problems, as he needs his day nap sooner, and since he only has one, means the second part of the day until his bed time is a very, very long afternoon.  Just when you think you have their routine mastered, wham!  It all changes.  And I’ll bet when baby number two comes along in early September, that will be the time when he decides he’s much too grown up for a day time nap.

In the meantime, my husband and I have been doing our best to try to wear him out through the day to make sure he isn’t up efore 6am!  Not an easy task in this wet weather with a toddler that can’t quite walk yet.  Horsie rides, wrestling on the couch and walking up and down the hallway holding hands have been very popular activities this weekend.  Let’s hope they have the desired effect!  And if not…well, it’s grandma’s day tomorrow!

Happy sleeping! (until 6am at least please!)

Save our Sleep: A Parents Guide

Save Our Sleep is the book that parents asked Tizzie to write, and with over 40,000 copies sold in the past three years it has rapidly become the only book parents need to cure their own sleep deprivation! It provides specific routines for sleeping and feeding for all stages from newborns to two years, as well as addressing issues that can affect a baby's sleep pattern such as colic, reflux through to accommodating daylight saving, travelling and moving house.

New material includes new routines, integrated feedback on routines, dummy use, express feeding, dealing with premature babies and twins, more information on teaching your baby to self-settle and brand new case studies and tips.

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Everyone who has had a baby has been there.  Teething.  Where do I even begin?  Our little man has at last count 8 teeth – the four on the top, and the four on the bottom.  For the last few weeks or so, the big chompers at the back have been trying to cut through.  We had a false alarm a couple of months back where his gums swelled up and he was very grumpy for a few days, but it turned out to be a reaction to his 12 month injections and not pearly whites.

Fast forward a couple more weeks and the gums were swollen again, followed by another few days of severe grumpiness.  Still no teeth.  I gave up thinking that he was teething and decided my boy was just being a brat.  The next day I discovered an extra tooth – and felt pretty bad for my lack of sympathy.

This has been the pattern now for the last month or so.  I think we are up to an extra 3 teeth now, but can’t be sure as every time I try to take a closer look I almost lose a finger.

So come on Barney – show me your teeth!  And let’s hope it’s quickly, so we can all be happy once again!

Sophie the Giraffe

Sophie is the “must have” in baby’s essentials. Designed to stimulate the senses and soothe teething gums, mothers recognise right away the benefits of this little giraffe for their child.

Sophie the Giraffe has been a favourite teething toy in France for more than 40 years. Since her creation in 1961, Sophie the Giraffe has wowed over 20 million babies (and parents!) with her natural beauty and charm. These days in France 9 out of 10 newborn babies are given their own Sophie La Girafe.

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So'Pure Teething Ring

Ideal for soothing painful gums with natural teething ring. The two rings have different textured surfaces for baby to choose from according to his age and needs, to give even faster relief for aching gums.

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I am about to have my 20 week ultrasound (even though I am 21 weeks, but that is apparently irrelevant), and the inevitable question has now come up – do we find out the gender of the baby, or do we wait until the end for the big surprise? 

With my first pregnancy we did not find out, and it was really fantastic to discover at the end of the hard labour that we had a little boy.  There are so many pros and cons to finding out the gender, this time around I am swaying towards finding out.  My husband, however, is not swaying.  Not at all.  Not even a little bit.

We now have the problem that should one find out and not the other?  Can I really keep a secret for another 4 months?  Can I not tell anyone else the gender even if I do find out, just because my husband doesn’t know?  It’s all too much!

So as much as I would like to know if our next little one will be a little brother or a little sister so I can at least narrow down the name selections and perhaps buy some pretty little girls clothes (it that is what it turned out to be), I have decided to play the waiting game with my hubby and wait for that big day to find out if we are having a Jasmine or a Patrick.  Or a Remy or a Walter.  Or an Allison or a Bruce…better get that baby name book out again.

20 weeks into pregnancy number 2 and the baby bump has finally emerged.  I no longer look like I have eaten too many cheeseburgers, I actually pass for a proper pregnant person now.  I have been quite lucky this time around, as for my first pregnancy I got big very quickly, whereas this time, perhaps due to a bit more exercise or running around after a very busy 1 year old, it has taken a bit longer to pop.

One problem I didn't anticipate was that my maternity clothes from last pregnancy don’t really fit me at the moment. Why? Because I stretched the hell out of them last time! Everything is very loose and won’t be wearable until probably around the 35 week mark the way I am going.  Which leaves me in that awful limbo of my regular clothes being too small, and my maternity clothes being too big.  Hmm….shopping expedition sounds like a good solution!

Another solution is the Belly Belt, which I didn’t wear too much with my last pregnancy but am wearing quite a lot this time around.  Teamed with the Bando, I am still able to wear all my normal clothes for a while longer.  We sell both these products on our website, along with some other great maternity clothing options

Belly Belt Combo

The ultimate maternity wear solution! Turn your own clothes into maternity wear!

BellyBelt Combo is the award-winning original favourite that is now loved the world over.

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Bando - the adaptable maternity essential

It’s versatile – can be worn as a boob tube or as a wide band around the tummy.
It’s supportive – offers gentle support and lower back.
It’s comfortable – super stretchy and feels delicious.
It’s clever – helps keep jeans, pants and shirts up.

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About six months ago, I remember being so excited at the prospect of my little boy starting solids for the first time. I was armed with my baby cook book and had my Tupperware ice cube trays all ready to be filled with delicious fruit puree and veggie concoctions.

How very different the reality is. My little man has now turned one, and since that milestone seems to have instantly decided he is a toddler now, not a baby, and will not be fed like a baby or eat baby food anymore…but he also will not feed himself or eat the family food. So where does that leave me? With a very fat (but happy) dog who is happily and eagerly awaiting each meal time for the inevitable scraps she will get to clean up.

Feeding fussy toddlers is one of the most challenging things I have faced so far as a mum. I thought breastfeeding was hard, well this has me stumped. While my friends’ babies are chomping down on roast lamb dishes and chicken patties, my little man is sticking to his old favourites and nothing will sway him.

So with the vow that "I won’t be making these mistakes with the second one" I am hitting the books for some inspiration!

If you are like me and have a fussy little one, or are looking at starting your bub on solids, we have some books that may be able to help. Also, if you have any helpful hints or tips for mealtimes, head to our Facebook page, where you can win a speesees body suit.

Good luck with your food fight!

Baby-led Weaning

Baby-led Weaning explodes the myth that babies need to be spoon-fed and shows why self-feeding from the start of the weaning process is the healthiest way for your child to develop.

Baby-led Weaning is a common sense, easy and enjoyable approach to feeding your child

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The Mighty Toddler

From the bestselling author of Baby Love comes The Mighty Toddler, Robin Barker's guide for the toddler years of one, two and three.

Recently revised to include up-to-date information about potty training, childcare, swimming, personal safety and food allergies and intolerances, The Mighty Toddler is the most comprehensive guide available to Australian parents.

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Baby Love

Australian, authoritative and totally up-to-date, Baby Love is the only book you’ll need to guide you through your baby’s first year.

With over 30 years of hands-on experience with mothers and babies, Robin Barker knows exactly the kind of information parents are looking for.

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We are Joris and Jill de Beer, and we are very excited to be the proud new owners of the Mum and Me website. We wish to thank our friend Sonia for the chance at this wonderful opportunity. We have a one year old son, and are expecting our second child in early September. During the last year, we have learnt an awful lot about pregnancy and babies, and have learnt the hard way about those essential products you just can’t live without.

We hope through this website we can provide you all access to those little things that make pregnancy and life with a bub a lot easier! Along with the tried and tested products we already have on the site, we plan over the next few months to add some new products that we have found through experience to be invaluable.

Being pregnant again has certainly brought back a lot of memories from my last pregnancy, and not all of them are good! The fatigue and the morning sickness, just to name a few, all seem to be a lot worse second time around. When I was pregnant first time around, I was pretty much the poster girl of what not to do during pregnancy. I hadn’t exercised in a long time, and I continued that trend for most of the pregnancy. I ate whatever I wanted, and I got pretty big.

By around the 27 week mark, I had a slight panic attack and decided I needed to get my body into some sort of condition to be ready for labour. So I joined a local prenatal yoga class, and I really believed it helped me enormously through labour. After I had my son, I vowed my second pregnancy would not be the same. I joined a Mums and Bubs exercise group when my son was six months old, and went religiously 3 times a week. I lost all of my pre-pregnancy weight and then some. I was finally ready to try for another baby.

But pretty much a week after I found out I was pregnant, it all went out the window. I was too sick to go to Mums and Bubs in the mornings. I was too tired to exercise when my son went down for his afternoon nap. I quickly found the habits of my last pregnancy returning. 15 weeks in and I am still sick, and still tired, but I realise I have to keep active, so I make sure I walk a few times a week with the pram and the dog, and I have turned to my trusty prenatal yoga DVDs, as even if I am feeling unwell in the mornings, I can still manage to do yoga.

To help encourage you all to stay active and healthy during pregnancy, and to help you get back in shape after, we have reduced the prices of all our exercise DVDs. We have also included a link to an article with some helpful information and tips about exercising during pregnancy.

Pregnancy and exercise - Better Health Channel
Regular physical activity provides many health and social benefits and may also help manage some symptoms of pregnancy. Unless you have complications, it should be possible to enjoy some level of physical activity throughout most of your pregnancy. Consult with your doctor, physiotherapist or healthcare professional before starting any new exercise program.

Enjoy!

Preggi Bellies Training for 2

Australia’s most successful pregnancy program is now available on DVD! A complete motivational workout, including aerobic, muscle toning and stretch components.

Created by physiotherapists and professionally designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, to keep you fit and feeling great through your pregnancy.

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Postnatal Yoga – Gaiam

These companion practices are specially designed to be safer during and after pregnancy and to help new mothers manage the physical and mental challenges of pregnancy, delivery and post-delivery. With Shiva Rea.

Postnatal Yoga strengthens muscles taxed in delivery, relaxes stiffness from carrying baby, and helps ease the stress of sleep deprivation and other postnatal life changes. 60 minutes.

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OK, so I guess with a 5 month old I can’t expect to get any sleep – right? Well not according to Tizzie Hall. Tizzie has been proclaimed the international baby whisperer. Her sleep routines have helped thousands of parents around the world, so mine cannot be an exception. Now I better get reading, and 12 hour sleeps – here I come!

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Now is the time to stock up on your speesees items! Fun fair and organic, the speesees range is gorgeous and colourful. And what could be better than getting it at half price! VERY limited stock, so hurry in now. Have fun.

Ok, so maybe I am a little slow – say 49 years or so slow, but I have caught up now! I love Sophie the Giraffe! Sophie the Giraffe has been around for more than 49 years… Since 1961, more than 30 million Sophies have been sold in the world. 830,000 babies were born in France last year; over 710,000 giraffes have been sold! Her success has been huge in Europe, America and in Canada. She just won the ASTRA – Best Baby Toy of the Year 2009 in the USA.

And now – Sophie has made it big in Hollywood, with all the stars now jumping on the bandwagon. Nicole Richie, Naomi Watts, Sofia Coppola, Isla Fisher, Ashlee Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry, Tori Spelling, Milla Jovovich, Dennis Quaid, Kate Hudson, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Debra Messing all have Sophie the Giraffes for their little ones! But the one I like the most is Steve, (Cynthia Nixon’s husband on Sex in the City), check him out below and Martha Stewart – just goes to show you are never too old for Sophie.

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What an honour to have www.parents.com one of America’s premier parenting sites, visited by millions of pregnant mums and parents all around the world, to have voted the Glamourmom Nursing Bra Tank, as the number 2 product in their Baby Products We Can’t Live Without guide! Wow imagine that, out of all the thousands and thousand of baby products out there, to make the list at number 2 is a fantastic achievement.

Find out what all the fuss is about and try the Glamourmom Nursing Bra Tank for yourself. You will not be disappointed. This is a definite essential for mums!

PS. Ok I know what you are thinking – What was number 1? It was the Feeding & Infant Support Pillow. Why not check out ours: Milkbar Portable Nursing Pillow

I was lucky enough to make it to Mathilda’s Markets in Sydney on the weekend, and as usual I was not disappointed. Well to be honest I was a little disappointed – in the fact that I do not have a little girl to dress in the absolutely divine girly dresses I saw there. Somehow, my little one year old boy – as gorgeous as he is, would not suit the beautiful hair accessories I saw. As usual the standard of the baby clothing, kids accessories, and hand made toys was absolutely fantastic. Yes it was all just unique, stylish, beautiful kids stuff. Boy I am a baby stuff addict!

The questions each expectant mother asks herself. Do I really need that bassinet, do I really need the baby carrier, do I really need that 9kg nappy bag (and that is still empty!) Our philosophy here at Mum and Me has always been to help you in your quest not to have to take out a second mortgage for the new baby, and have selected only the absolute essentials for you and your bundle of joy. But if you still need help, contact the beautiful Angela, from BabyStyle Consultancy. Angela is a self confessed baby product shopaholic. With two babies of her own, and years of experience in baby product buying for some of the major retails around the country, you could not ask for more. A consultation in your home will cover everything from tailored advice to your own individual needs, all your choices explained, product selection including stroller, cots, change tables, bath and toys. And all with a lovely smile! Visit BabyStyle

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