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? […]
I’ve been playing Tooth Fairy for a few years now, Mr Now 8 is 7 teeth in and Miss 6 has lost 2 teeth to date. It is safe to say this story has some highs and some lows and we are not even close to halfway through! Prelude As with a lot of adventures, […]
How many times have you seen bullying happening online? I see it most days on the internet. Talk of bullying from so many angles! And I repeatedly ask myself “how is this still a thing? So after some thought, and some carefully worded questions to people who have mentioned being bullied, I’ve come to some […]
A quick look through Pinterest will give you thousands of toy storage ideas! From hanging baskets to custom designed furniture, there are heaps of options to pick from. But how do you know which toy storage ideas are worth trying and which ones should stay on Pinterest? We share some of the cutest and most unique […]
