November 2013
44 IN THE BAG
You’ve got a lot of stuff to carry, but
there’s no need to sacrifice style for
practicality.
46 BUBBLY BATH
Make bath time extra-special with these
tools and toys.
48 FESTIVE FROCKS
Sporting a bump is no excuse for feeling
frumpy this holiday season.
118 STOCKISTS
See something you like? We’ll tell you
where to get it.
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52 keeping mum
Is she or isn’t she? We take a look at why
and how you might keep your pregnancy
a secret.
56 SICK AND TIRED
Spending every waking hour either
feeling sick or being sick is a reality of
pregnancy for some women suffering
from hyperemesis gravidarum.
60 THE BUSINESS OF C-SECTIONS
Caesarean section deliveries are more
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common in Hong Kong than in most
developed countries, but do we know
why?
66 BATH AND BEYOND
Keeping your baby happy and healthy
starts with good hygiene.
68 THREE IN THE BED
Not everyone is talking about it but co-
sleeping is giving plenty of parents and
babies a good night’s rest.
72 SOFT AS A BABY’S BOTTOM
Bummed out by disposables, many
modern mums love the cloth nappy.
76 READING THE SIGNS
Using simple sign language to
communicate with your baby is a
bonding and joyful experience.
82 FRAGRANT HEALERS
You’re hesitant to take any medicines
during your pregnancy, so might
essential oils provide some safe relief
from what ails you?
86 HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW?
Has the joy of motherhood brought with it
the bane of a hairy chin? We investigate
your options for smooth skin.
92 BIRTH OF A DESTINATION
Keen for a trip
en famille
with your
newest addition? Vietnam is opening up
at a rapid rate, and we explore a part of
the coastline that won’t remain a secret
for much longer – Vinh Hy Bay.
96 INSPIRING INTERIORS
Peek inside one Hong Kong
family’s home.
102 BABY & THE BEAST
What could be sweeter than adorable
babies in gorgeous clothes cuddling
snuggly stuffed animals? Nothing,
we say.
114 BABY BOOSTERS
Keep your strength up and nourish that
growing baby bump with these recipes
from gourmet raw food chef and mum
Priscilla Soligo.
128 LAST WORD
You can’t shock a parent: We see
weird, bizarre and disgusting things all
the time, writes father-of-three Nury
Vittachi.
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BIRTH
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