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Baby Shower Games
Are you looking to find some games and activities to play at your baby shower, here are some fun and silly games that will "break the ice (or waters)".
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Books to help toddlers prepare for a new baby
Worried about how your toddler will handle having a sibling? These fun and colourful picture books will help them get used to the idea.
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Italian baby names
The world's love affair with all things Italian will never abate, so if you're lucky enough to have the heritage behind you - or not - you may want to consider giving your child a name from one of the most beautiful romance languages in the world.
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The moment a gender reveal party goes very wrong
Gender reveal parties are a fun way to find out whether a baby boy or baby girl is on the way - but it's important to get the little details correct.
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The Essential Baby name testing tool
Need a few ideas on testing out a possible baby name?
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Christian baby names
The bible (both testaments) has an astounding number of names, even though the exact number is up for debate as many people share the same names.
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Indian (Hindi) baby names
There are quite literally thousands of names across 23 recognised languages in India. We've narrowed it down to Hindi names to bring you a still-extensive and carefully-curated list of beautiful Indian names for your baby.
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Why I suffer from baby name regret
A recent survey found that 18 per cent of parents regret their choice of baby name. I’m one of them.
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Five places to shop right now for maternity and breastfeeding clothes
It can be enough of a shock to actually be pregnant, let alone having to dress a constantly-changing body.
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Australian baby names
Australia has a rich and varied history, providing parents with lots of baby name inspiration.
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For the most comfortable bumps: Sussan releases its new SS16 Maternity range
Boho chic, pure white, prints and stripes have each made an appearance in the brand new Sussan maternity range for spring/summer 2016. For those needing to dress baby bumps through the hot summer months, this affordable and appealing range will be just the ticket.
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7 tips to help you prepare your home for parenthood
Prep your home to make becoming a new parent as stress-free as possible.
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African baby names
We have some absolutely gorgeous selections of African baby names for you to consider for your baby.
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