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Managing Editor, Essential Baby and Essential Kids

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Breastfeeding, Kochie and double standards

Amber Robinson David Koch urges breastfeeding women to be 'more discreet' - while featuring questionable material on his own television show.

Tragedy in New York sees working mothers under fire again

Lulu and leo Krim

Amber Robinson When a nanny allegedly murdered two of her charges in a New York city apartment, it didn't take long for the blame to shift to working mothers.

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Amber teething necklaces a choking hazard, warn authorities

Flynn

Amber Robinson Experts are alarmed at the use of teething necklaces made of Baltic amber beads, saying they present a choking hazard.

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Peaches and the parenting fails that befall us all

Peaches Geldof with baby Astala

Amber Robinson Yesterday, UK celebrity Peaches Geldof accidentally upended her pram, dropping her son on his head. We've all been there, right?

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Women need real help with breastfeeding, not just catchy slogans

Breastfeeding NYC

Amber Robinson The controversial 'Latch on NYC' campaign limits access to formula in hospitals. But what else is being done to support breastfeeding mums, Amber Robinson asks.

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What really goes on at sleep school

Sleep school

Amber Robinson Tresillian Family Care centres provide intensive sleep stays for parents and carers. Here's what happened on our stay.

EB picks: Toys for your 6-12 month old

Infant with blocks

Amber Robinson As your baby transitions to a toddler, he will be enjoying toys which stimulate his desire to move and communicate. Here are a few suggestions.

EB picks: Toys for your 0-6 month old

Mobile

Amber Robinson Babies learn about the world and develop vital skills through interaction and play. You want to choose toys that are going to stimulate them mentally, physically, emotionally and socially.

Baby 'brought back to life' with skin-to-skin contact

Kylie Ogg

Amber Robinson Little Jamie Ogg was pronounced dead by doctors after his premature birth at 27 weeks, but his mother claims she brought him back to life with the power of her touch.

Anti-Immunisation doctor, Dr Andrew Wakefield, banned

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Amber Robinson Dr Andrew Wakefield, the doctor who suggested a link between the MMR vaccine and autism, has charged with professional misconduct.

Motherhood and fashion: have you let yourself go?

Tired new Mum

Amber Robinson "It's a shame so many mums let themselves go", mused the young, childless hairdresser attending to my mop last week. "You see them around here all the time in tracksuit pants.