How food labels help you make healthier choices
By law, packaged and manufactured food has to state the ingredients that are in it and have a nutrition information panel so you can compare different foods.…
Life with a newborn: looking after yourself
November 12 2015
The early stages of parenting a newborn are extremely physical and emotionally draining. During this time, your wellbeing is just as important to your baby’s…
Post by: Dorothy Waide
Why lazy parenting is good for us
November 10 2015
With my first baby, I had tried to follow ‘the rules’. As my babies grew, my approach changed…Sarah was our fourth baby. By then I had wholeheartedly…
Post by: Pinky McKay
Try baby massage to soothe and connect
October 14 2015
Baby massage is a great way to feel more connected to your little one and to make you both that much calmer and relaxed. If you haven’t given it a try before,…
Post by: Nikki Ralston
The essentials of a good nursery
August 03 2015
There are so many nursery equipment options these days, so it’s hard to know what we actually need and what are the ‘nice to haves’. With nearly 30 years’…
Post by: Dorothy Waide
Tips for bathing your baby
May 27 2015
There’s more than one way to do things when it comes to any aspect of caring for babies, and bathing is no exception. That includes when, how and how often…
Post by: Dorothy Waide
Reducing the waste mountain after baby
April 22 2015
The Nappy Lady Kate Meads says there’s a shift back to traditions that help cut waste, like using cloth nappies. She’s got some tips for choosing…
Post by: Amanda
Gentler options for baby: the O’Hoy family’s story
February 18 2015
Central Auckland couple Ros and Stephen O’Hoy starting seeking eco products when they had their first daughter Meelan four years ago. And with little Ada’s…
Post by: Amanda
5 steps to greener baby care
January 22 2015
1. Grow your own
Not only is breastfeeding your baby’s protection against illness, it is the ultimate home grown, natural resource.…
Post by: Pinky McKay
How to make your home healthier for baby
January 16 2015
Parents know it’s important to give their baby healthy food, but what comes into contact with a baby’s skin is just as important. Everyone’s…
Post by: Melanie
Will ‘dream feeds’ work for your baby?
January 06 2015
There are two ways to dream feed your baby. The most common is when you pick up a baby when they are fast asleep and feed somewhere between 10 pm and midnight. The…
Post by: Dorothy Waide
Seven stress busters for busy mums
December 15 2014
Every year, as the ads come out weeks before Christmas showing tantalising visions of happy families in beautiful (spotless) homes with dazzling (colour coordinated)…
Post by: Pinky McKay
Smart strategies for good baby and toddler sleep
October 07 2014
When our babies and toddlers get a good night’s sleep it makes a huge difference to our quality of life. But there are so many factors that can negatively…
Post by: Melanie
Touch me and help me grow – baby massage
August 01 2014
Connecting with your baby through massage is wonderful for parent-child bonding as it stimulates their senses through skin and eye contact and familiarises…
Post by: Pinky McKay
Creating a safer home for your baby
April 08 2014
Allergies including asthma and eczema are increasing at an alarming rate in developed countries like Australia. But why is this?
Maybe it’s got something…
Post by: Melanie
Finding the safest detergent for your baby’s laundry
March 02 2012
All parents want to do the right things for their children, and with newborns we need to be extra careful because their skin is still developing a protective…
Post by: Melanie
Tips for creating a healthier home for your baby
September 12 2011
Allergies including asthma and eczema are increasing at an alarming rate in developed countries like New Zealand. In fact we have the second highest prevalence of…
Post by: Melanie