Since as long as I can remember – we are all taught about stranger danger. We even teach our children about stranger danger. But are we doing a good enough job? Or does the message need a re-vamp? The Scary Reality of Today I live in a very safe, small community. Or so I thought. […]
How often do you read to your child? Did you start when they were in your womb, as soon as they could sit up, or when they showed an interest in books (by chewing them)? Well, you’re onto a great thing, because there are plenty of benefits of reading books regularly to your child. From […]
This past weekend we celebrated my little girls 7th birthday. This felt crazy for some reason – how did my baby get so old? lol This year we did a garden party. I LOVE giving a good kids party, but I have to confess it doesn’t always come easy. In the Beginning… I started my […]
Which comes first: the baby or the tooth? Well, it could be either, and today I’m focusing specifically on explaining the order baby teeth arrive (and depart) to help you reduce those uncomfortable teething symptoms. When Do Baby Teeth First Arrive? You’ll have known from my article, How to Reduce Your Baby’s Teething Symptoms Naturally, that […]
Can you believe it’s March in just a few days? I certainly can’t. So I thought I’d check with you guys and talk about burn out. Happy New Year – I don’t think I’ve even gotten around to saying that to you yet. It’s not because I’ve been overly busy. Or that I don’t care. […]
Have you ever stopped to wonder how toys help babies learn? Probably not, in all honesty. Toys are something we give our babies to amuse them, make them feel happy and dare I say it, keep them busy. The truth is though; there’s more to the humble baby toy than meets the eye and today I’m going […]
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 […]