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Mealtime was always a happy occasion for us. Our little 11-month-old enjoys playing with balls and blocks but loves his food and is at his happiest when mealtime rolls around. We had been using a highchair fitted with a three-point harness as our second feeding chair since bubs started solids. It was originally used as grandma’s highchair, however, we found he was much more settled in this one as it had an added footrest. That day, bubs had been happy and playful when we sat down at the table ...

“I love you, Mummy” Sarah said with a smile and a cuddle before she ran outside to play. “Sarah, why are you wearing those old clothes?!” her Mum, Michelle, shouted as she saw the back of her black leggings, black skirt and red and white spotty t-shirt with a big blue bow. “Because you know they are my favourites Mummy, please never throw them out! I love you!” Michelle recalls this moment with tears as she pictures these very clothes, now sitting in a memory box, cut from when the paramedics ...

Meet Lincoln Lincoln was a sweet little 3 year old boy. He loved his TV and videos – Paw Patrol was his favourite. He loved Shrek and Toy Story and would watch these shows over and over, while enjoying his snacks on the couch. He called his Grandma "Ganma” and was a proud big brother to his baby sister, Luna. At just 3 years of age, his life was tragically cut short. This is his story.   “I was such a proud “Ganma” as Lincoln used to call me. He would collect the “lellows” (lemons) from ...

Did you know that Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world? It’s estimated that almost two thirds of Australian households have a pet today, with dogs the most common choice.   There are many benefits of having children and pets together; they can teach children about caring for another living being and create a trusted, nurturing bond… so much so that it’s not uncommon for children to share their secrets and bedtime stories with their pets!   However, children 0-4 ...

It was a normal day for Jess and her wife Amanda. They placed their precious 8-month-old daughter into her child car restraint and climbed in to do a journey they had done a thousand times before. “I remember chatting to Amanda as I pulled out of the intersection to turn right on the highway. Our baby girl was babbling in the back of the car. Then suddenly, Amanda screamed.” At that moment, another car went pummelling into the side of their vehicle, sending them hurtling across two lanes of ...

Lisa Parker grew up in Geelong in a suburban household. When she met her husband, life changed as she relocated 150km inland and started to live farm life. Having 3 children and living on a working farm, Lisa shares with us what that farm life was like with twin toddlers and now, with two 17 year olds and an 11 year old.     We asked Lisa what she found to be the challenges and the wins of keeping kids safe on farms “I live in Mortlake on a sheep farm with my husband and 3 children, ...