Parenting

A pram is one of the biggest purchases you will make ahead of having a baby. A good quality pram should last from when your child is born to when they are about three and no longer need a pushchair or pram – ideally, you should be able to use it for your next child, too, so look for a model that works for every stage. Babies should be able to lie flat in a pram for the first few months, while slightly older children can sit upright. How do you know which pram to buy? These are the questions you need to ask before choosing a pram, and we’ve put together a list of some of the best prams of 2021 ❓What is a travel system? A travel system is a pram-car seat combo. They usually come with the pram frame...

It is not unusual for parents to have to return to work at some stage in their child’s first year. As hard as it is for your little one to separate from you, it is sometimes harder for mom and dad. There can be a few tricky repercussions of this separation anxiety – your little one may be a whole lot more needy and not want to be apart from you; he may refuse to go to anyone else and in some situations his sleep can be very negatively affected. These are simple strategies to help you ‘Be Prepared-ish’ for returning to work and to decrease separation distress and prevent sleep problems related to separation anxiety: Choosing a nanny or daycare will be an important part of you feeling less anxious...

Toddler behaviour is one of the most common challenges of early parenting, whether it is a tantrum in the check-out aisle; biting a friend; refusing to put the seat belt on or simply getting out of bed multiple times at bedtime. Almost every parent has experienced at least a few of these tricky behaviours. Most approaches to discipline look at how to manage the behaviours and often involve shouting, punishment and a lot of repetition. If you are trying to extinguish a negative behaviour then those are the options you could look at. There are three tips that I believe are much more effective when it comes to managing behaviour while still ensuring that a robust little character can thrive. I call...

Weaning your baby is possibly one of the most contentious and conflicted areas of parenting and one that you are likely to hear a huge amount of conflicting information about.  Let’s look at 5 core concepts that will help you make sense of weaning: Babies wean at different ages according to when they are ready and need solids. Do not offer your baby solids before 4 months of age but do try to have started the process by 6 months of age. Watch her cue’s for readiness – interest in what you are eating, holding her head up well and not being satisfied with milk alone. While you wean, continue to breastfeed and make sure that your baby’s milk feeds remain the priority until 6 months...

Being a new parent is terrifying, exhilarating and incredible all at once, and you’re not the only one who feels that way.  #TheTruthIs not every day as a parent, feels the way you thought it would but by supporting each other along that journey, it does get easier.  There may be days that you feel like you’re in the dark when it comes to parenting, whether it’s feeding, sleeping, changing or weaning, Tommee Tippee can lighten up the load and help you get the support and tools you need to do it your way. Navigating through power outages can be overwhelming, especially when you've got a little one to take care of. Tommee Tippee has put together some nifty lifesaving tips and tricks that...

All parents should face an uncomfortable yet important question when planning to secure a quality education for their children: “What if something happens to me?”

The best time to start saving for your child’s education is the day you become aware that a new life is about to come into existence. The second-best time, is today.

With September being International Child Passenger Safety month, we are getting real about car seat safety and excited to be joining forces with award-winning baby gear brand, Joie who are on a mission to keep kids safer. Here’s some helpful guidelines and car seat safety tips from the Joie team: ❓ Do I really need a car seat for my child? The simple answer is YES! Car seats reduce the risk of a child’s injury in a crash by 71–82%! (As opposed to simply buckling with a seat belt.) Car seats are crucial in protecting children during a crash, keeping them safe from impact. They also keep your little one still and secure while you drive, which reduces the risk of distraction as well as injury.  ...

Our Chicco Baby Hug 4 in 1 Air easily transforms from a crib to raised recliner to a highchair and the first chair at the table in one compact unit