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Taking your baby overseas might feel daunting, but it’s entirely possible—and even enjoyable—with the right planning and support. Whether you’re heading to Fiji for some sun or visiting family in London, there are simple ways to make international travel with your little one smoother and more memorable.

Here’s how to set yourself up for a successful trip, with expert-backed tips and the peace of mind that comes from being covered by Freely Travel Insurance.

Introducing Lara Henderson and Yasmin Shepherd, the Founders of PURE MAMA skincare, a naturally luxurious skincare range designed to support women throughout pregnancy and beyond.

iCandy, a British family-owned company with a rich heritage spanning over 90 years, was founded in London's fashion district in 1933. Initially a fashion design and manufacturing business, the company has evolved into a globally recognized nursery brand under the leadership of brothers Bradley and Warren Appel.

Shebah: The Rideshare Revolution

In a world where safety and convenience are top priorities, Shebah has emerged as a game changer in the rideshare industry with a unique all-women rideshare service. Shebah was founded in 2017 by George McEnroe, who was frustrated by the lack of safe rideshare options for her own teenage daughter. Today, Shebah is available in most major cities and across Australia, as well as larger regional centres.

If you’re about to say ‘hello baby fair season’ and spend a day or two visiting various fairs and expos around Australia, read this article first so you’ll be well prepared to come away with some valuable insights and not be “sold” anything you don’t need.

The following suggestions and observations are based on my 25+ years as a midwife (and mother) and my time spent running stalls (and visiting stalls) at various baby and parenting fairs.

Sustainability Victoria notes that a staggering 3.75 million disposable nappies are used each day in Australia and New Zealand, and it takes about one cup of crude oil to make each nappy. This creates a lot of landfill, with one conventional disposable nappy estimated to take up to 150 years to break down.

You aren’t going to ‘ruin’ your child – no matter how many times you fear you’re screwing up

Parenthood is probably the most common job in society and has been for centuries. Unlike most jobs, you don’t get much training before you start. Sure, there are the antenatal or Lamaze classes, but nothing to prepare you for the uncertainty of the birth, the anxiety of keeping your baby safe, or the unavoidable emotional rollercoaster.

Mums experience high parental stress levels in the first 12 months postpartum, that’s no secret. But did you know that a mother’s high stress levels negatively impacts sexual satisfaction for both mum and dad.

For first time Mums especially, you may not know the value of finding a good maternity bra, until you are in the moment. Katie from Cake Maternity is a nursing bra specialist, and gives us her tips on what you should be look for at each stage of pregnancy and during that postpartum period.

Welcome to the wonderful world of baby monitors. From video monitors, movement monitors, audio monitors and the super high-tech ones that track a baby's heart rate and oxygen levels, the choice can be overwhelming. Read on to see what three baby sleep specialists had to say about baby monitors and how they can assist new parents.