Hot topic: What you need to know about heat rash

Having kids gives you a unique perspective on a lot of …erm… things that you never paid much attention to. One of these things is bodily fluids like pee, spit, snot, and sweat. In all your years on earth, you may not have thought twice about them, but once that baby lands in your lap, you truly start to see, observe…. and, in some cases, even appreciate how complex our bodies are.  Take, for example,...

10 Lessons I Learned About RSV in the NICU

I’d vaguely heard of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prior to having my third baby. From my understanding, it was a rough virus for babies and of course, something to be avoided if possible. Many parents, including myself, have learned the hard way this year that RSV can be quite serious. This is particularly true for young babies whose airways can become clogged with mucus and because it can cause bronchiolitis, an inflammation of the airways....

I’ve tried every baby carrier so you don’t have to — these are my favourites

I might as well have named all three of my kids ‘Joey’ because they are basically tiny baby koalas that would give anything for me to carry them in a nifty built-in pouch. Unfortunately, for them (and maybe for me?), I’m not a marsupial and thus, have to outsource my baby carrier needs. Not to brag, but after babywearing three deliciously chunky, clingy babies for the past six years, I’m kind of a baby carrier...

Everything you need to know about toothbrushing in children 0-6 years

When you have a little human to look after there are so many things to think about – sleeping, feeding, changing nappies – but something that you probably didn’t think about before having a baby was brushing their teeth. They don’t even have any so surely you don’t need to do anything yet, right? Wrong!  Caring for and brushing your baby’s teeth (or rather gums) from birth and getting them into good habits from early...

Hygiene & Keeping Clean

FOUND: The most cost-effective and hardworking nappies on the market

Nappies are pretty much your baby’s second skin during their first few years of life. From the moment they’re born, parents turn to nappies to help them manage the sh—t fight that is newborn poops! Pardon the pun.  And while we probably never think too much about them (until it’s the middle of the night and suddenly we have none left!), we want to make sure our baby feels comfortable in them and their sensitive...

Hygiene & Keeping Clean

All the reasons why ALDI’s Mamia’s Baby Wipes are a nursery staple

Did you know that when your baby is a newborn, you’ll change their nappy around 10 times a day? We’re not even kidding! And that’s a generous low-ball. Some days, it can be even more. Don’t worry, it peters off once their digestive system adapts to the outside world.  So that’s a lot of hours of wiping to consider. Choosing gentle formulations is key when it comes to looking after your baby’s skin. So we’ve...