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Mastitis
An infection in the breast tissue that produces tenderness, redness and heat. It also produces flu-like symptoms of fever and muscle weakness.
Microwave Sterilizer
A sterilizing unit which uses the microwave to heat water to create the steam required to sterilize baby feeding equipment.
Milk Ejection Reflex (MER)
See Let-down.
Mobile
A mobile is a structure, generally made of wire, wood and/or paper which is suspended over the baby's cot. It has objects hanging down from it; these move with ...
Moses basket
Made of either wicker or palm with integral carry handles, a Moses basket usually rests on the floor or a wooden stand and is used from newborn until approximately ...
Moses basket bedding
Sized specifically for a Moses basket, the bedding generally consists of fitted sheets, flat sheets and blankets. Sheeting should fit the Moses basket mattress snugly to keep the baby ...
Multi-Purpose Locks
These are locks which are designed to be adaptable for various kitchen appliances - for example, ovens, freezers, refrigerators, dishwashers, etc.
Multiple birth
This occurs when more than one foetus is carried to term in a single pregnancy. For example, twins, triplets, quadruplets or quintuplets.
Muslins
Indispensable thin cotton cloths generally used to protect the clothing whilst the baby is being winded. They have endless other uses (travel changing mats, bibs, small blankets, comfort blankets ...