Mattress protection for children
By Hannah Schenker If your child is at potty training age, you are going nappy-free, or you have a bed-wetter, your day-times are probably…
Baby care
The top 5 benefits of skin to skin
A 2015 study published in the journal Pediatrics[1] confirmed that for preterm newborns, skin-to-skin contact can help to lower the risk of sepsis, a…
New AAP Sleep Guidelines: Same Old Line or Something New?
Re-blogged with permission from Evolutionary Parenting, by Tracy Cassels The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released their updated Safe Sleep Guidelines[1] – the…
This mum’s “performance review” will have you reaching for the tissues
By Hannah Schenker This one is for all the working mums out there. The ones who despite having a new child, make the huge…
How putting down your smartphone can save your toddler’s self-esteem
By Amy K. Williams As parents, we obviously want our children to start life with a clean slate and unlimited promise. We strive to…
Summer is coming: Tips for travelling with kids
It’s the season for sunscreen and suitcases, time to pack up everything bar the kitchen sink and take off for some family time. Travelling…
Concern over new child allergy claims
New claims that infants should be given peanuts and other potential allergens at the expense of exclusive breastfeeding has raised concern with New Zealand…
Bye, Bye Sore Bottoms: Nappy Rash (and how to avoid it)
Nappy rash: it’s the bane of so many families’ lives. Thankfully, there are some lovely, natural options to combat or, even better, avoid sore…