August already! Where does the year go? We are really looking forward to attending the Perth Parents Babies and Children’s Expo 8-10
August (sorry -
no more free tickets available). We got a real buzz from all the positive feedback from visitors to our stand at the Brisbane
Expo and would like to congratulate the prize winners (see below).
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Don’t forget to visit us at the 2 remaining Expo’s for 2003 (Perth 8-10 Aug & Melbourne 17-19 Oct) and enter the prize draw for a chance to win prizes valued at
over $5,000. Visit the ‘Prize Draws’ page in our new Prize Draws & Special Offers section for more information.
With more than 6,500 parents visiting the site each week, we feel that the
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Visit the Prize Draws
page on your state Bub Hub:
NSW
QLD
SA
VIC
WA
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Bub Hub is ideally positioned to obtain feedback from
parents on many issues; such as the availability of childcare, maternity leave, working from home, etc. We will be implementing
a survey on the site each month and would welcome feedback on survey topics from our viewers and your participation.
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We have recently discovered that BP has stopped providing pay-at-the-pump services in metropolitan areas for the foreseeable
future. We recommend visiting their website if you would like the service to continue. Services are still
available from Caltex/Ampol and Mobil - visit our ‘Pay-at-the-Pump’ page for more information.
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Visit the Petrol Services
page on your state Bub Hub:
NSW
QLD
SA
VIC
WA
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Happy Parenting! The Bub Hub Team
www.bubhub.com.au
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Don't forget to visit us at the Parents Babies & Childrens Perth show for your chance to win:
Major prize - a night’s luxurious accommodation at the
The Sebel of Perth including
breakfast for two, a gift voucher towards dinner plans from Milton Baby Care Products
and a voucher towards 6 hours babysitting for the night from Charlton Brown Australia Nanny College valued
at over $650.
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+ Runners Up prizes from Babybuds, Baby Express & Milipod Enterprises.
Grand Prize – Six Nights at Couran Cove Island Resort valued at over
$2,700 is still up for grabs (Drawn after the Melbourne Expo in October from combined entries from all the shows).
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August 16-22 is Children’s Book Week and in honour of the occasion and as part of our ongoing upgrade program, the
‘Where to Buy Toys and Books’ page in the Learning and Development section has been split into two separate pages - one for
toys and another for children’s books. Open up new worlds and enjoy a book with your kids today!
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Visit the NEW
'Where to Buy Children's Books' page on your state Bub Hub:
NSW
QLD
SA
VIC
WA
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Congratulations! You are the caretaker of a brand new human being - what amazing adventures are in store. And one of the
most wondrous, truly magical experiences ahead of you is being able to read to your child, knowing you have the awesome
responsibility and privilege of setting your little one on a lifelong path to a rich, rewarding inner life.
Sound frightening? Difficult? Impossible? Well it isn't - all journeys start with a step and continue one step at a time, and in the
case of reading, it starts very simply.
You can begin reading to your child from the very first day; indeed some people will have started before the child was born. It
doesn't matter what
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you read, the sound of your voice at this stage is most important. Bub hasn't got the hang of using eyes
yet, and up to about three months colours are not as important as contrasts in the books you share. Try the Ladybird First
Focus cot books for instance, then start on simple pop-up books that can help bub practise focussing and moving their eyes.
An excellent example is Chuck Murphy's work; particularly One to Ten and Colour Surprises. Don't forget cloth books and bath
books, which bub can grip (and inevitably gum on) some of which come with textured surfaces or squeaky or rattling inserts.
These are fun and intriguing - not a bad association when it comes to books.
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Developing sensory awareness is important. Tactile and sturdy board books invite the child's participation and can be considered
as play things. Flaps, pop outs, cutaways, contrasting textures, sparkly and mirrored insets all invite interaction. As bub gets
used to holding a focus, paying attention for small (but increasing) periods of time and co-ordinating movements, then the
books you share can become a little more developed. This is when simple repetitive language driven by its rhythm becomes
attractive. Books like I Went Walking or Brown Bear Brown Bear What do You See give lots of pleasure to the listener. As do
nursery rhymes - there are plenty of excellent collections around - have a look at Iona Opie's or Michael Foreman's selections.
As your child enters their first year the stories can start to be a little more structured as well eg Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's
Dairy or Who Sank the Boat? There are the perennial favourites like The Very Hungry Caterpillar or Where's Spot, with their
simple, brightly coloured illustrations and invitations
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Children's Book Week
16-22 August 2003
Visit your local library or children's bookshop for details of events and
this year's 'Book of the Year' prize winners. Or visit the Children's Book Council of Australia
website for more information.
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to participate. Be assured, those squeals and excited noises are
participation - you are teaching your child the expectations of language. You are helping your child develop its communication
skills. You are teaching your child not only that reading is important, but they are too, as it is a time to yourselves, full of
pleasure, sharing, fun and the association of sounds with meaning and images on the page.
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So off you go, on a wonderful journey. If you need more signposts, try Reading Magic by Mem Fox for its motivational style.
Or the new Paul Jennings Reading Bug, with its delightfully commonsense approach to instilling the love and passion of reading
into your child. Or the locally produced booklet Don't Leave Childhood Without… by the
Specialist Children's Booksellers,
which lists recommended titles suitable for babies up to teens. And don't forget to ask your local librarian or bookseller - you'll usually
find someone who is only too willing to share their knowledge and help you - and your child - nourish this essential life skill.
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Abbey’s Bookshop
website: link
location: 131 York St, Sydney
ph: (02) 9264 3111
Specialist Children's Booksellers
website: link
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We have received feedback from viewers requesting a checklist for what to bring to hospital similar to our ‘Setting up Nursery
Checklist’ and ‘Paperwork for a New Baby’ pages. So we have asked Sydney Southwest Private Hospital for their thoughts on
what you need to consider for the big day. Thanks to Susan, Jen, Maura and Kate for their requests.
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View the list of Maternity Hospitals in your state:
NSW
QLD
SA
VIC
WA
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When attempting to pack your bags for hospital, it can be difficult to think about what to bring. This list includes items we
recommend for you and your baby.
For the labour ward:
• Your antenatal card
• Your own pillow, if you wish
• Camera and/ or video camera – remember to check film and batteries
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• CD’s or tapes to play in the birthing suites
• An old nightie and socks to wear during labour – or you can use a hospital gown
• Oil for massaging your back (baby oil or lavender)
• Lip balm for dry lips
• Phone numbers to contact family and friends
• Swimmers and/or a change of clothes for your support person
• Wheat bag (hot pack)
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For mum after the baby is born:
• Maternity pads (at least 3–4 packs)
• Nighties / dressing gown / slippers
• Nursing pads (3 boxes) and maternity bras (3)
• Underwear
• Comfortable clothing to wear during the day
• Going home clothes for your night out*
• Toiletries – soap, shampoo, washer, tissues,
deodorant, etc.
• Hairdryer – can also be used for stitches
• Munchies for late night snacks – muesli bars, fruit
For baby and going home:
• Baby clothes to wear in hospital, if you wish
• A set of clothes and a nappy for taking baby
home
• A suitably installed car restraint (if needed, have
it checked with an Approved Checking station)
• A can of formula if you intend to bottle feed
• A pacifier, if you wish
* Most hospitals offer you the opportunity to have a night out with your partner before you head home. This is a lovely
opportunity to enjoy some special
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2003 TODDLE WADDLE
IN SUPPORT OF MENINGITIS FOUNDATION
Meningitis Foundation’s Toddle Waddle is a fun sponsored walk, run or jump for children under seven years of age. During August, Toddle Waddle will help raise much needed funds to support the fight against meningitis and meningococcal disease.
Although teenagers and children under five are most at risk, anyone can get Meningitis.
Register for your Toddle Waddle event pack including balloons, stickers, and meningitis awareness literature by contacting
Yvonne on (02) 9960 0051 or register on line at www.toddlewaddle.org
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time together – perhaps dinner or a movie – while your baby is in good hands in the nursery.
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Sydney Southwest Private Hospital
ph: (02) 9821 0333
location: 40 Bigge St, Liverpool
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See details of car restraint services in your state:
NSW
QLD
SA
VIC
WA
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Nappies play a major part in life with a baby and we recommend visiting our ‘Nappy Services and Home Delivery’ page for
businesses in your area that can ease the burden. From companies who can launder cloth nappies to companies offering bulk
delivery of disposables - it all helps! We have asked two companies for an overview of the service they offer.
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Many delivery companies stock a wide range of nappies and accessories, we have 7 brands of nappies which includes Huggies,
VIP’s & Babylove all in Bulk packs not available in supermarkets. Sizes range from Premi 0 – 1.5kg through to 18kg+ nappies.
Other nappy products available include: Nappy Wrapper & refills, Eenee’s, Little Swimmers, Pull-ups, DryNites and Baby Wipes.
Some businesses also stock additional items such as Premi Kids Clothes, Tommee Tippee, Fluffies, Cleaning Products, Nuk and
Heinz formula with most available in bulk. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want.
You need to enquire about the cost of delivery and delivery days and confirm the company will deliver what you want to your
area. Some businesses also have a store and contacts for similar services in other areas, for example we have contacts to
other similar services in the Gold & Sunshine Coast’s, Toowoomba, Mackay, Mt Isa, Cairns & Yeppoon.
If you would like to find out more about us, or have any questions pop into our shop or give us a call.
Mum's Happy Disposable Nappies
website: link
location - Brisbane: Unit 7B / 12 Billabong Street, Stafford (Brisbane)
ph - Brisbane: (07) 3356 0074
location - Adelaide: Adelaide Metro region
ph - Adelaide: (mobile) 0407 392 755
Nappy Wash Services
Cloth nappies - what are they? Do people still use them?
My name is Leanne, my husband Wayne and I own Sydney Nappy Wash. We have four children of our own -
Jared 10, Kurt 7, Lachlan 2 (currently toilet training) and Beth 13 months old.
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Over the past 10 years of nappies, we have used both cloth and disposables. The main issues we consider are:-
• What is best on the sensitive skin of our new baby, soft 100% natural cotton nappies or man-made
plastics?
• Time. There is no doubt disposable nappies have given back to parents
valuable time that would
normally be spent washing nappies
That is why at Sydney Nappy Wash we have a system that, like disposables, you simply drop your soiled nappy into our
sealable nappy bucket. Unlike disposables, our nappies are then washed to the highest hospital grade not dumped in land-fills.
We supply 100% cotton Australian made nappies for you so there’s no need for you to buy them. Our pick-up and delivery
service is once a week, and we also supply you with the Nappy Bucket on the first delivery. For a newborn baby, you will need
around 60 nappies per week. By about 12 months, your child will use around 40 nappies per week. Flushable nappy liners are
available on the market, which are optional.
A nappy service can also be given as a gift to new parents, a gift that will definitely be appreciated.
What to use - cloth or disposables? When we asked ourselves a few simple questions we decided cotton nappies was a more
environmentally friendly way for us to go.
Sydney Nappy Wash
website: link
ph: 1300 303 600
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Congratulations to our Winners from the Brisbane Parents Babies & Childrens Expo:
Major prize - a parent's pamper pack including accommodation, dinner & babysitting, provided with
donations from Quay West Suites Brisbane, Milton Baby Care Products, Charlton Brown Australia
Nanny College - Cherie Graver, Stafford, QLD
Runners Up
Babybuds - Lisa Pritchard, Oxley, QLD
Baby Express - Wendy Daff, Norman Park, QLD
Judy Watts Swim School - Heidi Johnston, Underwood, QLD
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Choosing Books for Children from Abbey's Bookshop,
