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12 March 2020
March for a good cause this March

We’re big advocates for sun safety. We'd love you to join us in raising funds and awareness about the dangers of skin cancer at a Melanoma March near you. You could score a $10 voucher!

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12 December 2019
Our #sunsafeforlife campaign in numbers

We’re feeling all happy and glowy this week after collating the figures of last month’s #sunsafeforlife campaign and realising how many families we’ve helped become sun safe.

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11 December 2019
How to care for all of your Bedhead gear

You’ve got your hats and rash vests, and a plan to keep those kids sun safe this summer – now here is your guide to keeping your Bedhead gear in the best condition so it can do its job!

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22 November 2019
#sunsafeforlife Bedhead's stories of sun safety

Out of Bedhead's small office, half of us have been impacted by melanoma. Let our stories be a wake-up call to you to up your sun-safety awareness, rather than someone close to you...

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19 November 2019
How to dress baby for hot summer days

It’s hard to work out what to dress baby in when the weather gets hot and sticky. Too little and they’ll burn; too much and they can overheat or feel uncomfortable. We’ve got some top tips…

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15 November 2019
#sunsafeforlife Swimsuit shopping to suit your shape

Take the dread out of swimsuit shopping this summer with these top tips from the experts on how to shop for your body shape! We've got great tricks for every shape and size!

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14 August 2019
Which hat style is right for my child?

The most common question we get (aside from which size!) is which style of hat is best? It all depends on a child's age and stage of development. Read on to find out which is right for your child.

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2 August 2019
Easy peasy cheater's 'smores to warm your winter

Keep your insides - and outsides - warm and toasty this winter with this simple 'smores recipe. Don't forget a cosy beanie too - we should have you covered there!

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10 July 2019
20 free(ish) holiday boredom busters

Colouring-in books only go so far in the school holidays! If you're looking for more things to do that won't cost you an arm and a leg, we've rounded up a bunch of fun for little effort and little $$.

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8 July 2019
Do kids need to wear a hat in winter?

You might think because the sun isn't at its premium strength, you're off the hook for hat wear - and so are the kids! Not quite - read our reasons why you can't go packing that hat away just yet.

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17 June 2019
Essentials for surviving the winter sports season

When your kids sign up to a sporting team, it's not just them in need of a "kit". We've rounded up Bedhead staff-approved items for the ultimate Parents Winter Sports Survival Kit.

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4 June 2019
A wrap up of our Month of Mummyhood in numbers

A wrap up of our Month of Mummyhood in numbers - and pictures! Who we helped, how we did it, and ways you can still get involved in the virtual mother's group.

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31 May 2019
Bedhead's stories of motherhood

As our #monthofmummyhood comes to a close, we thought some of the mothers behind Bedhead Hats might want to share some of their own stories of motherhood.

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27 May 2019
9 helpful ways to support a new mum

Whether it's the first baby you bring home or the fifth (or sixth!), here are some ways you can rally your support group around you to help out - in ways that are actually helpful!

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21 May 2019
Baby's First Year - the ultimate baby shower gift

A newborn hat is one of those things that first-time parents don't really consider for their "must buy" lists - until they need one! We've got you sorted with the ultimate baby shower/new baby gift!

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9 May 2019
#monthofmummyhood: best + worst Mother's Day gifts

The premise of Mother's Day is pretty simple: Appreciate mum! Spoil her! Give her a gift! But quite often the presents that mothers want the most are not always wrappable...

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18 April 2019
Easter Egg Hunt printable + basket idea

Make your egg hunt a little more special with a quick and easy egg-hunt bucket revamp and some printable signs to help the little hoppers find their way around the choc-filled garden.

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17 April 2019
Kids Easter table + colouring-in placemat printables

We've got some super-simple (and practically free!) ways to dress up your Easter table and make it kid-friendly these holidays. They might even sit still for a few minutes!

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12 April 2019
How to survive a road trip with kids + free travel printable

Road trips with kids can be tough! But armed with a few games, this handy printable and some tips from families who travel frequently, your next trip might just be a little more bearable!

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8 April 2019
Easy Easter Hats: paper plate bunny mask

Perfect for the hat parade or for the big Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, these bunny masks are made from things you've probably already got at home - paper plates and cotton wool.

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