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Hygiene & Keeping Clean

All the must-have items you need if you have a curly-haired kid

Hands up if you’ve ever had to cut a matted bird’s nest out of your child’s hair. Ahh welcome! You must be a member of the curly-haired kids club. So nice to see you here. Grab a seat and get comfortable. There’s no denying just how beautiful a wild mane of tornado tendrils looks to the naked eye. People will often stop you on the street to swoon over your child’s angel-like tresses. But behind...

Hygiene & Keeping Clean

What to do every morning before sending your little one off to daycare

You counted down nine long months to meet them, you woke up countless times night after night to feed, change and soothe them. You watched them take their first step and your heart melted when they finally dropped that very first ‘mama’ or ‘dada’. So it’s only natural that you both might struggle with separation and saying goodbye when it’s time for daycare dropoff. Not to mention the hectic morning hustle that it takes just...

Fashion

The best maternity clothes for an ultra-comfortable pregnancy

Hello there, pregnant mama. 👋 If you’re reading this, it means you’re expecting! And you’re probably wondering: what clothes to choose during pregnancy? And look, I’d be lying if I didn’t open my wardrobe at the start of my pregnancy and lament that I have absolutely nothing to wear and would be better off wearing a garbage bag to work. But once you know the key items to invest in, dressing your growing bump doesn’t...

Parental Leave

How well does your employer support pregnancy and parenthood?

Finding out you’re pregnant can be a really exciting time! From dreaming up cute baby names to picking a pram and planning your nursery aesthetic, it’s easy to carried away with all the fun things. But then there are all the practical things to consider, too. Navigating pregnancy and work can be daunting. From deciding when to tell your employer you’re pregnant, planning your maternity leave and figuring out what kind of parental leave payments...

lifestyle

8 ways to get the absolute most out of your family vacay!

Ahh, Vacations… A time to kick back, relax (as much as you can with kids, that is) disconnect from the stresses of the real world and just have some fun. We can all look back and remember holidays fondly… whether it was with our families as children, with our friends as adults or even with our kids in recent years. But for everyone, there are a few holidays that stand out as next-level fun and...

breastfeeding challenges

6 sleeping tips for babies with reflux

Reflux in babies can be a really stressful issue to navigate. Not only are you worried about your baby’s well-being, there’s nothing more disheartening than seeing them spit up what looks like an entire feed. While they say not to cry over spilt milk, sometimes you just can’t help yourself. Reflux is common in many young babies because the muscles at the very top of their stomach aren’t strong enough yet to hold down milk....

Fertility

5 ways you can support a friend through infertility

For many couples, falling pregnant doesn’t come easily – and that can be a shock. While the rest of their friendship circle starts to expand their families, those struggling to conceive can feel left behind when it doesn’t happen right away. It’s a complex situation that comes with a lot of grief, sadness and fear – which makes it even more important for your loved one to have good people around them. If you have...

Child Care

A child care tool kit for first time parents

Your baby has just been born, and you’re ready to take on the responsibility of caring for and nurturing them. However, if you plan to return to work after your maternity or paternity leave, either you’ll need to find a childcare provider to care for your child during the day, or find other childcare arrangements. To make sure that every aspect of caring for your child goes smoothly, it’s best to have a full tool...

Signs & Symptoms

How can I help my constipated toddler?

When you become a parent, there are certain topics of conversations that, pre-kid, you would never imagine having. But from the moment your baby is born, their health and wellbeing become your number one priority. Naturally, you become invested in every aspect of their life. And when we say every, we mean every. Even their poo becomes a normal topic of conversation: from how many dirty nappies they have a day to the exact colour...