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5 benefits of Musical Toys
5 benefits of Musical Toys
You've likely heard about the benefits of exposing your child to music, but have you considered the profound impact of letting them play music themselves? Musical toys, such as drums, maracas, flutes, or xylophones, offer valuable developmental b..
How to Practise Pencil Grip with Your Preschooler
How to Practise Pencil Grip with Your Preschooler
Mastering a good pencil grip can be a challenge for little hands, as it requires precise control and coordination. Before children can sit properly, hold a pencil correctly, and write, they need to develop a range of gross and fine motor skills. Fort..
Fun Easter activities to do with the kids!
Fun Easter activities to do with the kids!
Enjoy some easy Easter activities to make with the kids. Spending time together on a food, or craft, activity is a lovely way to make some memories during your time off together.   Easter is a awesome time to spend togethe..
What is Sensory Play?
What is Sensory Play?
Unlocking the Power of Sensory Play: A Guide for Parents Sensory play is more than just a fun activity for babies and toddlers; it's a fundamental part of their development journey. From exploring textures to experimenting with sounds, sensory..
Help! My child won’t sit on the potty!
Help! My child won’t sit on the potty!
You are ready to save money on nappies, you have done your research, brought your potty, and training pants, cleared your diary...you are rearing to go! But what happens when your toddler refuses to sit on the potty or toilet? One of..
Why is a good baby carrier essential for new parents?
Why is a good baby carrier essential for new parents?
Having a baby is one of the greatest experiences a person can have. It is also a time when you are sleep-deprived, hormonal changes are taking place and you are trying to figure out how to keep your baby happy and safe. A good baby carrier can be a l..
Flat Head Syndrome Facts
Flat Head Syndrome Facts
Heads up! Today we’re talking about flat head syndrome, also known as plagiocephaly. Just like its name, it occurs when a flat spot develops on the back or side of an infant’s head. Why does it happen? Flat head syndrome can occur d..
A parents guide to sound machines for babies
A parents guide to sound machines for babies
As a parent, it is our job to be the guardian of our children and to protect them from any harm that may come their way while ensuring they receive the best requirements for their development. We are the gatekeepers of our children's well-being, ..
Bedtime massage ritual for your baby
Bedtime massage ritual for your baby
How and why should you implement a bedtime massage ritual for your baby? Did you know that having a baby massage ritual in the evenings can actually help your baby sleep better? Yes, you read that right!!! It may seem so simple, but having a be..
Feeding your baby in the carrier 
Feeding your baby in the carrier 
Being able to feed your baby whilst they're in the baby carrier is such a game-changing skill to learn! You can get from A to B whilst feeding your baby on the go and for most parents, this makes you feel like a superwoman.  We advise bef..
Baby & Toddler Sleep Cues
Baby & Toddler Sleep Cues
Next up on the blog are Slumber & Sprouts tips on understanding sleep cues. They’ve put together a handy table so that you can work out the signs of when your baby or toddler is getting tired, when they are ready to sleep and the part that ..
Sleep Regression
Sleep Regression
Have you heard about the 4 month sleep regression? While it can sound a little daunting, don’t panic – below is some information and access to a very resourceful FREE COURSE to help you overcome the regression without so much stress an..
How can I get my baby to sleep in the cot?
How can I get my baby to sleep in the cot?
You’ve just gotten your baby to sleep and carefully place them onto their back in the cots, sneak out of the room and … BAM your baby is wide awake again!! We’ve all been there and it can be so frustrating when you baby is flat out..
Evolve Bouncer v's Baby Bjorn Bouncer
Evolve Bouncer v's Baby Bjorn Bouncer
Baby bouncers are designed to provide a safe and comfortable place for infants to rest and play. They typically have a seat that can be adjusted to different angles, allowing babies to recline or sit up as they grow and develop. There are sev..
Sleep Associations
Sleep Associations
Choosing a Baby Sleeping Bag is one of the best steps towards introducing a sleep association for your baby, but what is a sleep association and what else can you do to help your Woolbabe bag work it’s magic? Whether you call it a ..
Your ultimate guide to the Best Baby Products and Essentials
Your ultimate guide to the Best Baby Products and Essentials
As a parent, finding the best baby products and essentials is essential to provide your little one with comfort, safety, and happiness. We understand the importance of selecting high-quality items for your baby, and we're here to help. In th..
How to keep your little one warm throughout the night?
How to keep your little one warm throughout the night?
A common sleep challenge that we see is little ones getting too cold, particularly in the second half of the night. Let’s talk TOG, layers + other tips to stay warm so that you can keep your little one sleeping soundly and warm throughout the e..
Meet our experts!
Meet our experts!
JWP Holistic - Lactation Consultant Joelleen Winduss Paye, IBCLC Lactation Consultant, Midwife & Naturopath I have been supporting birthing and breastfeeding families for over 13 years. I currently work as a private holistic Lactatio..
Sensory Nourishment and Baby Play
Sensory Nourishment and Baby Play
When to start baby play? Babies are born as social beings, ready to interact with their families. Generally the first few weeks your baby will have high sleep needs, however, from around four weeks onwards you may begin to notice your ne..
How to create an eco friendly non toxic home!
How to create an eco friendly non toxic home!
What's the best way to create an eco friendly home? Learn how you can make your home less toxic and more eco friendly with expert tips and advice from Koala Eco. Are your products safe around babies and pets, and can I use them during preg..
Toilet Training Tips
Toilet Training Tips
Thinking about Toilet training? Arm yourself with all the right equipment, some patience, a mop and a sense of humour! Trust your insticts and accept that there will be many failures before success! Some signs that your child is ready: ..
Spring Cleaning with Koala Eco
Spring Cleaning with Koala Eco
Koala Eco spring cleaning top picks! We do a little bit of cleaning and tidying daily, but as spring is here, it's time to enter deep cleaning mode. Here are a few of the chores that we find easier and more pleasant to do because of ..
Bath time tips
Bath time tips
Bathing your newborn can feel daunting at first! But with practice, and knowing what a newborn likes when it comes to bathing will make bathtime an enjoyable and peaceful experience for all.  A bath can be used as a tool to settle, ..
Choosing the right Baby Carrier for your family!
Choosing the right Baby Carrier for your family!
Navigating your way through the endless options of baby carriers on the market is daunting. Babywearing has many benefits! Why Babywearing may suit your family: Allows you to carry out tasks while keeping baby close You get a boost of ..
Newborn Sleep Expectations
Newborn Sleep Expectations
Welcome to one of the most lovely, crazy, messy, challenging yet beautiful experiences ever. With 5 little ones between us (including twins) Hayley and I know where you are at right now.. In the first couple of months, life with a newborn baby ..
Baby Playmat Benefits
Baby Playmat Benefits
Playmats are among the greatest first toys for a baby because they give a secure, clean surface for infants to play on at home or on the move, as well as entertainment that stimulates growth. The baby play mat foam is hypoallergenic, BPA-free, wat..
Books & Babies: why reading is important
Books & Babies: why reading is important
You have a baby. You love your baby. And, you know what? Baby loves books. Baby books are good for babies. Most books designed for babies have soft covers with activities toys like mirrors and crinkle corners, some even have a teether when ..
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..
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..
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..
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 ..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
How to Make Reading with Your Baby Fun and Rewarding
How to Make Reading with Your Baby Fun and Rewarding
 Reading is one of the most fundamental life skills that your baby will learn, and it is never too early to start. Reading with your baby will help to boost their vocabulary and improve their listening skills, and it can also be a lot of fun. ..
Helping Your Child Cope With a New Sibling
Helping Your Child Cope With a New Sibling
Perhaps you've dreamed of having a big family ever since you were a little girl or your new baby's arrival came as a surprise. Maybe you and your spouse have been hoping for years to have a second child. You might even be a family who has cho..
Coping With Infant Colic
Coping With Infant Colic
All babies cry from time to time, but if your baby is crying for extensive periods during the day, then he may be suffering from colic. But what is it and what can you do about it? Colic is the term given to infants who are healthy and well-fed, y..
Coping With Eczema in Babies and Children
Coping With Eczema in Babies and Children
The itchiness of eczema can be uncomfortable and unpleasant to experience at any age, but parents of babies and children who suffer from the skin condition are often left feeling helpless as to what they can do to ease it. But what exactly is eczema,..
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