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The happy ending

PRUE CORLETTE 11 Jul | In my search for knowledge I have racked up big dollars on my credit card buying all the books I can find on infertility and IVF. Almost without fail, stories of personal journeys tend to be accompanied by a back cover shot of a smiling toddler.

Creating the ideal work-life balance

Working mum JUSTINE DAVIES 15 Jul | Just Ask Justine: JD wants some tips on how to combine work and children and keep everyone happy.

Lending a hand

Recycling EB EDITORS 19 Jul | We speak to some Essential Baby members to find out who they volunteer for – and why.

Father blinds son and walks free

Baby portrait AMITY DRY 29 Jun | A father who shook his baby hard enough to cause blindness in both eyes avoided a jail term so that he can be a “father figure” to his son.

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Lending a hand: We speak to Essential Baby volunteers

Recycling EB EDITORS 19 Jul | One-third of Australian adults volunteer, giving up 713 million hours a year to help their community. We spoke to some Essential Baby members to find out who they volunteer for – and why.

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Compare your child's height and weight for age against the World Health Organization's standard growth charts for children aged 0-3 years.

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The first six months

The expected day has arrived

jj-juliana-triplets-9-60x90-DNU JULIANA FRIDMAN 21 Jun | Something is going wrong, one of the babies is in serious distress and it’s not possible to know why. I am also already in early labour. We needed to go into an emergency Cesarean NOW!

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Request a DryNites FREE sample and discover how using DryNites Pyjama Pants can help you and your child manage this stage.

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Preparing a sibling for the new arrival

140x93_siblings GILL SOUTH 19 Nov | When my mother was seven, her baby sister was born, to her absolute shock and horror. She had been having a perfectly nice time getting full attention from both her parents and this new arrival was there to spoil the party as far as she was concerned.

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Medihoney™ Barrier Cream combines Medihoney™ Antibacterial Honey with other naturally sourced ingredients to protect and soothe your baby's vulnerable skin.

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Roast beef burritos

eb-cuisine-burritos-90x60 7 Jul | Looking for something to do with leftover roast? Any leftover beef, chicken or lamb can be used as a filling in these tasty burritos. Also, vegetarian burritos are just as satisfying.

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Home-made best for baby

It seems home-made baby food is the best health option and the cheapest in today's economic climate. Fiona Purdon reports

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