Is a smartphone ok for taking baby photos? Should I be using props next to my baby in photos? Where are good photo shoot locations for a newborn? As a new parent, these are some of the questions you may be wondering when it comes to taking baby photos of your new arrival. You know […]
Our babies learn through play, so what better to play with them than baby games! We’ve made a list of five great games to play with your baby to help with their motor skills, communication and sensory development. But they’re not simply ones your infant will enjoy – you will too! 5 Baby Games Which […]
I’m about to share with you my top 5 most said phrases this school holidays. Let me start by explaining why. Week one I think we can all relate to this. Heading into the school holidays thinking “I am Earth Mother”. We are going to bake, craft, laugh, talk and connect. I shall relish each […]
New Zealand has strict laws and regulations when it comes to toy safety for infants and children. All baby and children soft toys must meet several toy safety standards including: AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2013 – related to the structure, contour, spacing, size and shape of the toy AS/NZS ISO 8124.2:2009 – a toy’s flammability AS/NZS ISO 8124.3:2013 […]
Hi, I’m Tracy and I’m an introvert, wait! WHAT!! Hang on a minute! I’m told I’m an extrovert! What!! When did that happen…? In the beginning – Introvert? Growing up I was shy! Seriously shy. I remember not really speaking up, blending into the backgrounds and generally going out of my way to not be […]
It’s my birthday in a few days and I’m feeling reflective. It feels like only yesterday that I left school. Yet here I am, running my own business and helping small people grow into big people. I am certainly not qualified for the later job!! The feeling… With each year that passes, I feel the […]
Have you ever stopped to think about why do babies cry? Or are you more concerned with finding ways you can soothe them and stop them crying? Well you don’t have to worry about choosing one or the other, because today we’re going to answer both questions. Tell Me; Why Do Babies Cry? Babies have […]
Parenting in the 21st century is a minefield. At what point did technology become the be all and end all for parenting? Because, to be honest with you, I’m not sure I like it… The Background My daughter has fairly extreme anxiety and as part of her treatment, my husband and I are doing a […]
Right from conception, many of a baby’s senses are developing, continuing to do so through the pregnancy. When born, some of their senses are fully formed, while others will advance further as the baby grows. Understanding the Developmental Order of a Baby’s Senses There are five senses your baby develops; touch, taste, smell, hearing and […]
Cuddly keepsakes – we all had something special as a kid growing up right? That teddy/tiger/blanket that you just couldn’t live without. Why they are important Cuddly keepsakes definitely help children feel safe. It gives them something that is theirs to cuddles, to talk to, to feel safe with – have you seen the movie Ted? […]
