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  1. Sleeping Angels

    Photo Gallery: 7 Secrets to get your baby to sleep by Jo Tantum, baby sleep expert

  2. Baby's first foods

    Now your baby’s started solids and happily devouring basic smooth purees, mix up the flavours and textures with Annabel Karmel’s recipe ideas.

  3. Smart kids: Nature versus nurture

    While genetics has a major part to play, smart kids are also shaped by their very first teacher – you! We looks at ways to give your child a wonderful head start.

  4. Help! How can I stop my baby crying?

    Some babies find a lot to cry about, & it eventually ends in tears for mum as well. We asks babycare experts for advice on how to cope.

  5. Model Competition

    Practical Parenting Magazine's 2010 Model Competition for Mums and Bubs. $15,000 in prize money to WIN!

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    Teaching your baby to sleep

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    Start signing

    Sure, your baby can’t talk yet, but he can be taught to communicate with you using sign...

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