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Do I need an Air Purifier in the Nursery?
Do I need an Air Purifier in the Nursery?
It’s no secret that air pollution is becoming an increasingly serious problem these days. Today, we’re breaking down how indoor air pollution can affect your baby and why an air purifier could be just the thing you needed for your nursery..
Natural remedies to cure constipation in babies
Natural remedies to cure constipation in babies
Today, we’re talking all things constipation.  Yes, it can even happen to babies! Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know. Constipation doesn’t simply mean you can’t go #2, it’s also about how difficult i..
Are baby bouncers harmful - fact or fiction?
Are baby bouncers harmful - fact or fiction?
If you are pregnant or new parent researching for the best baby gear, you can hardly avoid the search term "baby bouncer" as it is a must have product on all the baby lists. However, you may find it confusing choosing the right baby bo..
Why buy your Ergobaby Carrier from Authorised Retailer
Why buy your Ergobaby Carrier from Authorised Retailer
We understand that you want the best and safest products for your baby. Unfortunately, there are counterfeit and potentially dangerous copies of the best selling Ergobaby Baby Carriers on the market. We urge you to obtain genuine produ..
Monsters at bedtime?
Monsters at bedtime?
Is your child afraid of monsters at bedtime? Fear of monsters can be a real struggle for lots of children! Mix up a bottle of monster spray and blast those monsters away before bedtime! It'ss important to acknowledge your child’s insecur..
Real parents review of the Skip Hop Soapster
Real parents review of the Skip Hop Soapster
This adorable little penguin friend from Skip Hop is a bathroom must have! Keeping little hands squeaky-clean is more important than ever, and this cute penguin pal is here to help kids get (and stay) in the clean hands habit. Easy to attach to ..
Ubbi - the nursery must have!
Ubbi - the nursery must have!
For parents navigating the world of baby essentials, a reliable and efficient diaper disposal system is crucial. The Ubbi Nappy Bin has become a must-have for many households, and here's why: Odour Control One of the biggest challenges with..
Toilet training with real parents
Toilet training with real parents
Read why real mum @brayjoe828 chose the Skip Hop Made for Me Potty! "Let's talk about potty training ???? Dion recently showed signs that he is ready to potty train. He was asking me to take him to the toilet. So we got h..
Teething solutions for tots!
Teething solutions for tots!
Thrilled to welcome Cheeky Chompers to our store!  These super stylish, soft and award winning Neckerchew bibs are multipurpose with a clever teething attachment meaning it's one less thing you need to pack into the nappy b..
Baby Comforters
Baby Comforters
Do you remember having a special teddy bear or perhaps a blanket when you were little? It was your security, you held it close to you, it’s smell made you feel safe and by your side it went everywhere with you – this was your comforter. A..
Babycook Recipes: Foods to help beat winter colds
Babycook Recipes: Foods to help beat winter colds
Foods To Help Beat Winter Cold – My Little Food Critic As we head into the winter months little ones seem to pick up lots of bugs and viruses. It can be tough when your child is fighting a cold and the first thing to go is always t..
Purees that ease constipation
Purees that ease constipation
Constipation is no stranger to babies. In fact, constipation is one of the ten most frequent conditions that a general pediatrician sees. In our previous article about Natural Ways to Ease Constipation, we covered things such as fibere and ..
The Benefits of Babywearing
The Benefits of Babywearing
We carry our babies for almost a year while pregnant. And while in utero they're warm and safe, our breaths and heartbeat their constant companions. But when baby is born, it's a whole new world for them (and us too!). Luckily, we can babywea..
What I wish I knew as a first time parent...
What I wish I knew as a first time parent...
Taking a new baby home for the first time can be very overwhelming.  The sleepless nights and crying can often lead to first time parents doubting their abilities.  Rest assured, you are not alone and you are doing a fantastic job!  He..
Making Valentine's Special for your children
Making Valentine's Special for your children
Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate the gift of love and show your appreciation of those you hold dearest to you - not just your partner or spouse, but also your children! Get your little ones involved and show them how much they really mean t..
How Can I Safely Co-Sleep with My Baby?
How Can I Safely Co-Sleep with My Baby?
Although you probably hear the term "co-sleeping" and assume it refers to sharing a bed with your baby, that's just one form of co-sleeping. Alternatively, you can co-sleep by attaching a crib to Mom's bedside with the nearest..
A fun Valentine's day party
A fun Valentine's day party
February is almost here and we all know what that means…Valentine’s day! But things changed when you become parent. It may not be as romantic as before but you can still have a blast with your little ones. We have a couple ideas fo..
Early to bed, early to rise … it’s Back to School time!
Early to bed, early to rise … it’s Back to School time!
I can still recall that fearful, anxious feeling as a child upon seeing ‘back to school’ commercials on the TV when it was STILL the school holidays. The books, the stationary, and the shiny new backpacks splashed across the TV scre..
Summer fun swimming classes for your little ones
Summer fun swimming classes for your little ones
Summer is the perfect time to transform your little ‘bundles of cuteness’ in to ‘little swimming fish’ through a series of ‘babies and toddlers’ swimming classes. No matter your background or upbringing most ..
Valentines Day with our Kids!
Valentines Day with our Kids!
Ah yes, it’s that time of year again, when you reminisce about candle lit dinners, dozens of roses, sweet nothings being whispered into your ear…Not so easy to replicate those days with a couple of kids in tow! But whilst our lives have ..
Disciplining your kids without losing your cool
Disciplining your kids without losing your cool
  Do you feel your blood boiling when disciplining your kids? Regret your stern words, raised voice or actions just moments afterwards? You wouldn’t be alone there. It’s difficult to keep your cool in these situations, especially ..
Overload of Toys at Christmas
Overload of Toys at Christmas
Whilst the kids are excited about all the toys they’ve received over Christmas, as a parent you’re probably dreading it. For a start, you simply don’t have the space in your flat for all these things! For every one thing that perman..
Traveling with Babies and Kids
Traveling with Babies and Kids
Traveling with Babies and Kids   With Christmas creeping up on us so quickly, and Chinese New Year literally just around the corner, here are our top tips to keep you stress free from the moment you step foot at Chep Lap Kok airport, to th..
The Art of Free Play. Are our kids lives too scheduled?
The Art of Free Play. Are our kids lives too scheduled?
When you think back to your own childhood, what do you remember most? Do you remember play dates, swimming with friends, outings with your mum, playing in the garden with your siblings…? Or do you remember music lessons, and extra tuition and ..
Why Is My Baby Crying?
Why Is My Baby Crying?
Babies cry for many reasons.  They might cry because they are hungry, wet or just uncomfortable.  When your baby cries, he or she is trying to tell you something.  Since babies canít talk, crying is the only way they have to tel..
Tips on Bathing Your Baby
Tips on Bathing Your Baby
Bath time can be one of the most relaxing times for parents and baby, or it canbe something you both dread. Here are some tips on how to make bath timeeasier. Don't tub bathe baby until the umbilical cord falls off. Make sure you have eve..
Tips for Beating Diaper Rash
Tips for Beating Diaper Rash
Diaper rash is the bane of all parents. Whether your little one sails blissfully through infancy with nary a mark on his bottom, only to suddenly break out once he starts chowing down on solid food, or has problems right from the get go, you can trea..
The Nitty Gritty of Nappy Rash
The Nitty Gritty of Nappy Rash
 At one time or another most babies develop nappy rash. The cause, severity of, and even effective treatment of nappy rash differs for each child. Some babies are more prone to develop nappy rash than others. Nappy rash presents itself in a vari..
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or cot death as it’s sometimes known, is every parent’s nightmare. As its name suggests, SIDS is the term used to describe the sudden and unexpected death of a baby for no obvious reason and it’s..
Soothe a Fussy Baby
Soothe a Fussy Baby
Newborn babies cry for many reasons, they are wet, tired, hungry, cold, hot or need to be held.  It is difficult sometimes to know why baby is crying, especially after you have met all his basic needs such as a clean diaper, food, being burped o..
How To Deal With Colic Babies
How To Deal With Colic Babies
If you have a baby with colic, this can be extremely stressful for parents. The baby will often cry loudly for hours on end. This can make the parents feel totally helpless and very concerned that something is seriously wrong with the baby, especiall..
How to Child Proof Your Home
How to Child Proof Your Home
When a child enters your life, there are so many things to think about and so many decisions to be made that childproofing often falls through the cracks. But, childproofing is important to save your child from many common household dangers- some tha..
Flying with Baby
Flying with Baby
Nervous about flying with your infant for the first time? Not to worry; here are some tips from a mom who has been there. Traveling with a child is a skill you can learn, and with some insider tips and an extra dose of flexibility, anyone can do it.&..
Crying: What Your Baby Is Telling You
Crying: What Your Baby Is Telling You
Babies, like adults, need to communicate with others in order to have their needs met and be able to interact with their environment.  Unlike adults, however, babies have not yet developed advanced verbal skills to effectively make their needs a..
Baby’s Teeth
Baby’s Teeth
Your baby will begin teething somewhere between six and nine months. It could be before this. In fact, some babies are born with teeth, but this occurrence is rare. Keep in mind that every child is different. Some babies don’t cut their first t..
Washing Baby Clothes: What Parents Need to Know
Washing Baby Clothes: What Parents Need to Know
Nervous new parents may be confused about the proper way to wash their newborn’s clothes. Fears of allergic reactions, harmful chemicals, and shrinkage may put stress on new parents  when laundry day rolls around.  The process involve..
Teach Your Child To Love Books
Teach Your Child To Love Books
As any avid reader knows, books are a joy.  Even if you’re no book-lover, encouraging a passion for reading in your child is to give them a gift that lasts a lifetime.  It’s never too soon to teach your child to love books. &..
Parenting: Potty Training Basics
Parenting: Potty Training Basics
  Many parents equate successful parenting with early toilet training.  It is important to keep in mind that children will naturally show interest in toilet training when they are ready and there is no set age that a toddler "should..
Newborn Baby Skin Care
Newborn Baby Skin Care
Immediately after a baby is born, his skin is soft and sensitive, and his coloring may alarm you. If he has a purple cast to his skin, this is likely to be from blood vessels that show through skin that is still thin. Other babies have a faint yellow..
Make Your Baby’s First Christmas a Special and Memorable One
Make Your Baby’s First Christmas a Special and Memorable One
The Christmas and winter holiday season is always a time of wonder and celebration, but for parents celebrating the birth of a new baby the season has an even greater meaning.  Christmas is, after all, the celebration of a birth, and celebrating..
Helping Baby Sleep Through the Night
Helping Baby Sleep Through the Night
A newborn's first few months can be exhausting for her parents.  Adults aren't meant to be awakened every few hours, but new babies aren't capable of sleeping through the night.  They need fluids and nourishment every few hours ..
Help! The Baby Keeps Me Up All Night!
Help! The Baby Keeps Me Up All Night!
Ten Tips for Teaching Baby to Sleep Through the Night   You’ve got a new baby in the house.  Congratulations!  And now you feel like part of a sleep deprivation experiment.  Sooner or later, the cycle of waking every f..
Understanding the Montessori Approach to Learning
Understanding the Montessori Approach to Learning
The Montessori philosophy for educating children is based on the belief that every child learns at his own pace and through multi-sensory activities. Dr. Maria Montessori developed her method in the early 1900's while observing a class of sixty c..
Rainy Day Fun
Rainy Day Fun
Many parents dread rainy days. They often result in bored kids who are constantly fighting with each other. Normal entertainment, such as movies or video games, can only keep them occupied for so long. That is when it is time to break out the rainy d..
Preparing For Your Child's First Day at School
Preparing For Your Child's First Day at School
Your child’s first day at school is nerve-wracking for both you and your child. There are many things that you need to take into account, but some of the main things are outlined here.   Your child is likely to be nervous about going..
Preparing for First-Time Fatherhood
Preparing for First-Time Fatherhood
The prospect of fatherhood often triggers deep and uncomfortable feelings in men. Insecurities that may have been carefully buried until now suddenly burst to the fore. A common reaction is for a man to say, “I’m not ready!” In many..
How to Make an Easy Birthday Card
How to Make an Easy Birthday Card
This birthday card can be made in less than one hour using very inexpensive materials. Even if you have never made a greeting card before, you can achieve good results quickly and easily with this craft project.   Greeting cards are expens..
From the Crib to the Bed: Six Tips to Help Your Child Adjust With the Change
From the Crib to the Bed: Six Tips to Help Your Child Adjust With the Change
Every parent knows that the day must eventually arrive when your child will make the transition from his or her crib to a mattress and box spring.  Changing to a bed can be hard on both the children and the parents, but there are some things you..
Easter Activities to Share with the Kids
Easter Activities to Share with the Kids
Easter is a great time for families. The kids have a break from school and the adults have a bank holiday to look forward to which means that everyone can come together to celebrate the festival, whether they are religious or not. Easter Activitie..
Creative Birthday Party Games for Kids
Creative Birthday Party Games for Kids
Birthday parties should be a fun time to celebrate the birth of your kid, not a time for you to stress out about expenses or other party arrangements. Instead of renting out an expensive venue for your child’s party, or scouring the local party..
Coping With Children’s Allergies
Coping With Children’s Allergies
Allergies are on the increase - according to Allergy UK, four in 10 school children have at least one allergic condition, one in five has asthma and 85 per cent of these are allergic to house dust mites. Coping with an allergy can be difficult for ad..
5 Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make
5 Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make
Christmas is the time of year when people think about others, and that should include kids. Making gifts for friends and family is a great way to teach children that a gift does not have to cost a lot to be valuable. Making your own gifts is an excel..
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Some children fall asleep with relative ease most nights, while some put up a bedtime fight every evening.  Your little ones may habitually beg for ten more minutes, or they may regularly climb into bed ten minutes early.  Whatever the case..
The Nitty-Gritty: Getting Rid of Head Lice
The Nitty-Gritty: Getting Rid of Head Lice
It's a shock for parents when they realise that their child has head lice for the first time. Sometimes the news arrives in a letter from school, while, in other cases, suspicion is aroused by the youngster's constant head-scratching. Either ..
Swimming Pool Safety for Kids
Swimming Pool Safety for Kids
Summertime comes in and the kids want to be at and in the pool. Although swimming pools are great sources of fun and exercise for children, they can have an extremely dangerous side. Drowning is  a major issue facing many summertime pool goers i..
Say So Long Summer Holidays: Easy Tips to Help Kids Beat the Back-to-School Blues
Say So Long Summer Holidays: Easy Tips to Help Kids Beat the Back-to-School Blues
As the summer holidays wind down and school starts up, it can be tough to get your children back into the swing of things.  Fortunately, there are some simple tricks you can use to make the adjustment as enjoyable as possible.  Here are som..
Road Trip Survival Guide: Creative Ideas to Keep Kids Busy In the Backseat
Road Trip Survival Guide: Creative Ideas to Keep Kids Busy In the Backseat
Whether you're taking a short weekend getaway or driving across the country, it can be tough to keep children entertained during those long hours in the car.  "Are we there yet?" and "I'm bored!" can quickly become yo..
How Music Affects Brain Development in Infants
How Music Affects Brain Development in Infants
Experts have strenuously debated the effect of listening to music on an infant’s brain development. Some researchers--and many entrepreneurs--have concluded that music makes babies smarter, whereas other scientists have disputed this claim. One..
Monster Under the Bed?
Monster Under the Bed?
We might not remember it, but most of us once experienced the horror of knowing there was a monster under our bed. We were afraid to go to sleep and either called out for help or stayed as still and silent as possible, afraid of letting the monster k..
Keeping Baby's Skin Soft
Keeping Baby's Skin Soft
A baby’s skin can be a challenge to take care of.  Your baby can’t tell you what itches or feels dry, you have to be vigilant and watch for signs of discomfort.  Here are several tips on how to keep your baby’s skin soft a..
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