Rice and easy: Tilda launches new kids range
Tilda launches new kids range
The rice people, Tilda are doing their bit to help busy mums keep their little ones happy and satisfied during mealtimes. They have just launched a new rice and...
by Dominique Broomfield
Want to be a Mumpreneur?
What is a Mumpreneur? Do you have to be a mum? Well uhum yes, otherwise you would be a female entrepreneur. The main motivation behind a Mumpreneur is to have it all! We run a business, a household...
by Diana Holwerda
Tracky Dack Day – Dack Up and Donate!
There is nothing nicer than lounging around in your tracksuit on a Sunday. So, wouldn't it be good to enjoy that comfort at work and school. Well, for one day in May, Australia is invited to Dack Up...
by Dominique Broomfield
A first family camping holiday!
Planning a camping holiday
My family live in the UK, so most years we have a three or four week holiday back in the UK, visiting family and friends. It's both wonderful and exhausting, the flight,...
by Sara T Wright
Product review: Little Rascals Nappies Direct to your Door
Nappies Delivered to Your Door
A baby's view:
I hate shopping. A strange statement from a woman but I really do. I hate shopping even more with my kids so I save trips to the mall and supermarket...
by Dominique Broomfield
Do pregnancy pillows really work?
Do pregnancy pillows really help mums-to-be get a better night sleep? We asked two expectant mums, one early on in pregnancy and one late on in pregnancy to test three pillows from Ultimate Pillows....
by Dominique Broomfield
Mourning the loss of the day time Sleep
Today I am raising the white flag. I am defeated. I have battled for two weeks and I am finally giving up. For the last 18 months my little girl has gone down for a nap at 12.30 everyday after...
by Dominique Broomfield
So what is phonemic awareness?
The Research Behind Phonemic Awareness and Reading
When it comes to teaching children to read, there are mainly two schools of thought that the merits of each are constantly debated against one...
by Jim Yang
Bumpology: The myth-busting pregnancy book for curious parents-to-be
Here's something for all you expectant mums (and dads), a myth-busting guide for curious parents to be penned by New Scientist journalist, Linda Geddes. Newly pregnant Linda made it her job to...
by Dominique Broomfield
Tips for Choosing Family Accommodation
Family Holiday Accommodation
When planning your family holiday there are so many different types of accommodation to choose including: camping grounds (tent, caravan or chalet), family hostels,...
by Sally-Ann Brown
Tips for exercising while pregnant
Asking google for tips and advice on exercising whilst pregnant can bring up such a myriad of stories of facts and fiction!
Like most things, I believe that general common sense is a great...
by Michelle Wright
Holiday activities for Preschoolers
There are some great family activities for school children during the Summer holidays. But what if your house is full of preschoolers. The playgroups are closed, the library stops it’s rhyme time...
by Dominique Broomfield
Family Activities – A Day Out in Bacchus Marsh
With a New Year upon us, my three daughters and I took to the road heading for Bacchus Marsh. Bacchus Marsh is a large community nestled amongst the hills 45 minutes from the Melbourne CBD. The area...
by Hayley Tehan
Family Activities – A Day Out in Watson’s Bay
I love Watson's Bay and I was so excited when the Sydney Harbour Eco Hopper started operating a service between Manly (where I live) to Watson's Bay last year. It's a really short trip across the...
by Dominique Broomfield
Family Activities – A Day Out in Manly
This is the first in our series of suggested days out in places popular with families in Australia. If you have any other ideas please add them below - or send us your alternative day out in...
by Sara T Wright
Parenting by the book – what parenting advice should we use?
In this information-rich society everyone seems to have an opinion on raising children. But is this advice helpful or confusing for new mothers? Here I ask, should we raise our children by the book...
by Dominique Broomfield
Review: Sydney’s Best Beaches for Kids by Seana Smith
Review: Sydney’s Best Beaches for Kids by Seana Smith
I am writing this on the hottest day of the year. The thermometer is at 33 degrees but the reports are that it will hit 43! So, I have never...
by Dominique Broomfield
Group training: a cost effective way to get in shape in 2013
As a mum to a baby and toddler, I find it hard to find the time to keep fit and stay in shape. Being a parent can be extremely demanding with late nights and hungry babies often getting in the...
by Dominique Broomfield
Budgeting for a new baby
With the excitement of a new baby, parents often forget about the importance of financial preparation for the arrival. By not planning wisely ahead of time, parents can see bills add-up very...
by Charlotte Walker
Win one of 4 great prizes from Babyography’s Christmas Gift Guide
Babies & Toddlers has teamed up with Babyography for our Christmas competition with prizes worth nearly $300
The baby store is offering you the chance to win one of 4 great prizes from its...
by Babies Toddlers Admin
Lottie Dolls Sell Out in Australia
Australian stampede for Lottie!
Innovative British Fashion doll “Lottie” has sparked something of a stampede in Australia with a Christmas waiting list of over 600. Women’s Forum...
by Dominique Broomfield
Like Kate Middleton, Emma Williams had hyperemisis gravidarum
Our reader Emma Williams was hospitalised with hyperemesis gravidarum when pregnant with her son Toby. Here she writes of her experience.
I had heard about morning sickness, and wasn’t looking...
by Emma Williams
Want a Lottie Doll for Christmas?
Women's Forum Australia have just informed us that they are now taking orders for a special delivery of Lottie dolls before Christmas.
They have also expanded their range to include Autumn...
by Babies Toddlers Admin
So Kate Middleton is pregnant but what is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?
Hyperemesis Gravidarum can be very serious
So like many of you I heard via many sources that the Duchess of Cambridge - Kate Middleton is pregnant. They were forced to announce the...
by Sara T Wright
New Lottie Doll offers a choice for parents
A new range of dolls from the UK provides young children with an alternative to the Barbie and Bratz dolls.
I love the idea of these new "Lottie" dolls from UK, I just read an article about...
by Sara T Wright
The Babies & Toddlers guide to shopping online this Christmas
A guide to inexpensive, practical gifts that you can buy online this Christmas.
My star sign is Libra, the sign of the scales: Diplomatic, romantic, easy-going and idealistic but also...
by Dominique Broomfield
Add your Christmas event for FREE
Did you know you could add your event on The Babies & Toddlers Directory for FREE
We are feeling all festive at The Babies & Toddler Directory. That is why we are offering you a premium...
by Dominique Broomfield1
Xmas Shopping with Kids
We've all experienced it, whether it be our own children or someone else's, yep it's the shopping meltdown!
Screaming, throwing self on floor, people staring, abandoning the trolley and...
by Lauren Angove
Introducing your baby to solid foods
Solids...messy times ahead!
Introducing solid food is a time of excitement and experimentation for babies and their parents. Learning the mechanics of taking food from a spoon, chewing and...
by Jane Barry
Decorate your babies nursery on a low budget
Decorate your babies room on a low budget
Decorating a nursery should be an exciting and enjoyable experience. You can create a magnificent room for your baby even if you have to work with...
by Brenda Panin
Paul Frank lands in Australia
Paul Frank Launches New Collection in Australia
Babies and Toddlers attended the launch party of Paul Frank in Australia last night.
The new collection will be available exclusively...
by Dominique Broomfield
Review of Eves on the River – Child Friendly Restaurant
Eves on the River
I always had thought of Eves on the River as bit of a restaurant...with white linen tablecloths and all of that...and it is.
But those white linen tablecloths are covered...
by Caitlin Dyer
What is your safety philosophy when it comes to your kids?
National Kid Safe Day
Do most mums follow the ‘let them touch the fire once and they won’t do it again’ philosophy? My two-and-a-half year old recently climbed out of her cot after a...
by Dominique Broomfield
Toddler snack analysis finds alarming levels of sugar, salt and fat
Toddler snack study
A nutritional analysis undertaken by nutritionist and chef Zoe Bingley-Pullin for Australian Avocados has found that many snacks aimed at kids contain a range of hidden...
by Dominique Broomfield
Healthy snack ideas for toddlers
The Babies & Toddlers Directory supports the innovative ‘Eating My Colourful Vegies and Fruit’ program. For the next 12 weeks we will publish Zoe Bingley-Pullin's suggestions for...
by Zoe Bingley-Pullin
Parents of fussy eaters rejoice with these top tips
If your toddler, like mine, is a fussy eater then you'll be very thankful for these top tips from Zoe Bingley-Pullin Australian Avocados' resident nutritionist.
Top tips for parents of fussy...
by Zoe Bingley-Pullin
The sun is shining – Let’s talk sunscreen!
slip slop slap…
We are told every day to keep covered up and slip slop slap…
The sun is bad!
The sun will give you skin cancer!
Don’t stay out too long!
For those of you who know me...
by Cassandra Michelin
Benefits of Fitness and Exercise for You and Your Newborn
Fitness and exercise is important for mom and baby, even while mom is expecting. There are many benefits to keeping up a regular physical activity while being pregnant, especially if you...
by Brenda Panin
Natural Pregnancy and Birth Classes To Check Out
5 Different Courses Couples Need To Check Out
So you want a natural birth do you? Awesome!
Firstly, congratulations on your pregnancy and also for taking the time to research the best natural...
by Tracey Rose Callaghan
Using a Visual Schedule to Simplify Your Mornings
Have you ever tried using a visual schedule to help make your mornings run more smoothly?
In our family we first started using them when a speech therapist suggested we try them. My eldest son...
by Seana Smith
Family Fun at The Local Market
Family Fun at The Local Market
To market, to market... but not to buy a fat pig though. Mind you, we probably would if there was one for sale. My children would love a little piggy as a...
by Seana Smith
FREE tickets to the Sydney Baby & Toddler Show 2012
Babies and Toddlers has 40 tickets to the Baby and Toddler Show in Sydney to giveaway.
At the Baby & Toddler Show you’ll find everything you need to get ready for your new arrival and guide...
by Sara T Wright
A scenic journey on steam train Puffing Billy
A Trip on an Old Fashioned Steam Train
At 9:30am we loaded the crew into the car and made our way down the Princes Freeway, heading for Emerald. The plan ahead of us was to take the kids to...
by Hayley Tehan
Surrogate grandparents – one family’s story
Help is here for ex-pat families missing the grandparents?
I am a Mum of a four year old girl and a two year old boy. Originally I come from Germany but my husband and I have lived in Australia...
by Cate Kloos
Where does your child get their calcium?
Calcium and your kids
Calcium is a very important nutrient in anyone’s diet; especially children who are growing and developing everyday. It’s a vital nutrient for bone formation during...
by Cassandra Michelin
Prerequisite of daycare: All clothes need labelling
Checklist: Things to do before daycare
So with baby number two here off goes baby number one to daycare. Just two days a week but those days of are my salvation. No, husband dearest, it’s not all...
by Dominique Broomfield
Would you do an online birth course?
Birth Boot Camp: Review and Interview
There’s a new online birthing class on the scene that’s getting a bit of attention, so I thought I’d see what all the fuss is about.
Below is a video...
by Tracey Rose Callaghan
Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park
Have you ever met a real bilby in the bush?
You can do this at Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park, it's just north of Sydney and a good spot to have close encounters of the cute and furry kind,...
by Seana Smith
A trip to Melbourne Aquarium
A Place to Go In Bad Weather?
The Melbourne weather has been freezing cold lately and taking Cherry for a lovely stroll down to the park is out of the question. Instead, I’ve had to get creative...
by Elle Zoltak
Hyundai and Playgroup QLD 2012 Art Union
News from our friends at Playgroup QLD:
Playgroup QLD is excited to launch the Hyundai and Playgroup QLD 2012 Art Union. The major prize, a Hyundai iMax, is valued at over $46,000 and will be won...
by Dominique Broomfield
Nosefrida the Snotsucker Reviewed
Product review: Nosefrida the Snotsucker
If you told me three years ago that I would have given up my semi-glamourous PR job in London to be a stay-at-home mum of two I would have thought you were...
by Dominique Broomfield
Ready2Roll pregnancy pillow Reviewed
Product review: Ready2Roll pregnancy pillow
Ready2Roll, the name refers to the concept of a pregnancy pillow which is designed to allow you to roll over in bed without having to manoeuvre the...
by Dominique Broomfield
Does your two-year-old need an iPad?
Does your two-year-old need an iPad?
by Kelly Brough
Technology and Kids is one of my favourite topics, and I am very much pro letting kids explore and feel comfortable with technology. I love...
by Kelly Brough
Buffalo Creek Reserve Playground
Buffalo Creek Reserve Playground
By Seana Smith
It's always a wonderful thing to find a fantastic new playground. Here's one that was new for the third edition of Sydney For Under Fives. It's...
by Dominique Broomfield
Tips for children’s birthday parties
Tips for children’s birthday parties
by Dalia Kassis, director, Tiny Tots Toy Hire
Choosing a venue:
Nothing beats Home Sweet Home when throwing a party for the littlies! That is the place...
by Dalia Kassis
Balmoral Beach Snorkelling
Balmoral Beach Snorkelling
Is there anywhere like Balmoral Beach on a sunny, bright blue Sydney day?
So off we went, I was fully accessorised with twins, picnic, cossies, towels, sunscreen,...
by Seana Smith
Wallace and Gromit’s World of Invention exhibition
Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention exhibition - reviewed by Hayley Tehan
My crew and I attended Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention launch party at the Scienceworks Museum this...
by Hayley Tehan
Is your toddler a fussy-eater
Is your toddler a fussy-eater?
Psychology student Emily Lewis is trying to identify effective ways to enhance healthy eating behaviours in childhood. If your child is between the ages of 12 months...
by Sara T Wright
First thoughts when you find out you are pregnant
What were your first thoughts when you found out you were pregnant?
By Tracey Rose
Ok, I mean AFTER you got over the initial excitement or shock!
What thoughts came into your head when you...
by Tracey Rose Callaghan
“No More Tangles” Reviewed
Tangled!
The Disney remake of Rapunzel is my daughter’s favourite film. Quite ironic really as my mum has nicknamed her “Urchin” due to the unruly nature of her hair. My husband and I shared...
by Dominique Broomfield
Have you decided on your Birth Plan?
Birth Plan
Throughout your pregnancy you will have been thinking about how labor will start, what sort of pain relief you would like, how you'd like to feed your baby and who you'd like to be in...
by Kate Bergamasco
Building Imagination with Pretend Play
Pretend Play
One of the big cognitive development phases that preschool kids go through is using their imagination in what we call pretend play. Kids practice expressing themselves and create...
by Kelly Brough
Don’t burn your bras, donate them
Babies and Toddlers Directory needs your support, quite literally
The online directory for mums and mums-to-be is running a bra collection in the Manly area on behalf of the charity Uplift...
by Dominique Broomfield
Changing the Face of Retailing – Kids Style Hub
News stories all around Australia reflect the downfall of the small retailer.
One woman sees a way out of this by combining the strength of many into one, making the customer buying experience, a...
by Kids Style Hub
Oh the Places We Go: Seaworld, Gold Coast
A Visit to Seaworld
Last week we went to Seaworld, in fact most weeks we go to Seaworld, living on the Gold Coast makes visiting the theme parks easy and we love Seaworld in particular for the...
by Kyla Ryan
Hyundai Playgroup Children’s Festival – Brisbane
The Hyundai Playgroup Children’s Festival is nearly here! With only three weeks to go, the countdown is on.
The Festival is Playgroup Queensland’s signature event for National Playgroup Week...
by Sara T Wright
Surviving long car journeys with kids
by Sarah Pye, founder, Kids Welcome
My daughter and I will be hitching our camper trailer next week and heading from Queensland to Victoria. It’s a long way… but we’ve been doing this sort...
by Sarah Pye
Book review: Kids Speech Matters by Sandra Ahlquist
Kids Speech Matters, written by Sandra Ahlquist, is an inspirational account of one mother’s journey of discovery as she strives to understand, acknowledge, accept and support her son Luca’s...
by Dominique Broomfield
5% discount off Target’s Kids Day Out Festival
Babies & Toddlers users and facebook likers get your 5% discount off Target’s Kids Day Out HERE
Target’s Kids Day Out brings together the biggest names in kids entertainment for one...
by Dominique Broomfield
Hiring a Nanny or Babysitter – Top Tips!
Finding the perfect nanny or babysitter
by Kate Christie and Tanya McVicar, Babysitters and More
Finding the perfect nanny or babysitter is important – you need to have absolute trust in the...
by kate christie
Teaching kids where food comes from
by Morgan Bailey
For most inner city dwellers, veggie gardens and fruit trees are few and far between. We’ve come a long way from the times when the family farm was our only source of...
by Dominique Broomfield
Teaching kids where food comes from
For most inner city dwellers, veggie gardens and fruit trees are few and far between. We’ve come a long way from the times when the family farm was our only source of nourishment and hands-on...
by Morgan Bailey
THE ADVENTURE BEGINS WITH PADDLE POP
CANCELLED - Regrettably, due to recent inclement weather and the condition of the event grounds The Paddle Pop Adventure Park has been cancelled this weekend.
See http://www.paddlepop.com.au/ for...
by Dominique Broomfield
Rock the Casbah – let the good times roll
The Nottinghill Carnival in West London is one of my all time favourite events – many happy (pre-baby) memories. The best bit by far is The Good Times Bus with DJ Norman Jay playing anything from...
by Dominique Broomfield
Target’s Kids Day Out Festival – Sydney 2012
With partners ABC 4 Kids and Kinect XBox 360
Saturday 3 March 2012
Sydney Showgrounds,
Sydney Olympic Park
NSW
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Target's Kids Day Out Festival brings together the biggest names in kids...
by Sara T Wright
Kids Film Festival in Sydney
Sydney’s children are in for a wide eyed two weeks, with top kids’ films screening for FREE, outdoors at Darling Quarter. (See the Kids Wide Eyed For Free Film Festival)
The Little Darlings...
by Sara T Wright
Finding the best cloth nappy: all you need to know.
Why use Modern Cloth Nappies?
Over 800 million disposable nappies sold in Australia end up in landfill every single year. Each nappy will take up to 500 years to break down. Just imagine the...
by Sharon Murphy
Toddler talk: kid’s speech matters
I am a Mum of a 10 year old boy who has a Severe Language Delay and Auditory Processing Disorder (APD).
My son was never formally diagnosed with a delay until around four years of age. I knew. It...
by Sandra Ahlquist
Some like it hot: how to do an Australian Christmas with a toddler
Being British, for me Christmas time is about cosy nights by a real wood fire and dressing up warm in coat, hat, scarf and gloves and going for a Wintery walk. It’s dark nights and bright lights,...
by Dominique Broomfield
Help is at hand for taming your toddler
Why won’t my child listen?
Janet Cater is a woman with a wealth of experience with children: A mother, a grandmother and a career spanning over 40 years teaching, lecturing and consulting on...
by Dominique Broomfield
Manly Lagoon Playground – latest News
I have just read on Mainly Manly
Hello! I'm told by Council's Parks & Reserves staff that the playground will be re-opened around 14 October (weather permitting).
There have been...
by Sara T Wright
3 Playgrounds and a Beach
Today was the third day in a row that my internet has not been working, apart from not being able to work I realise how cut off I feel, from this site, from facebook, from... anyway its back (a tree...
by Sara T Wright
Kids Market in October
ALL THINGS KIDS MARKET
Saturday 15 October 2011
9am - 2pm
Wakehurst Public School
Glen St, Belrose
Come along to our open air market where you, your family and friends can buy and sell...
by Sara T Wright
New and improved playgrounds
Just read in the Manly Daily: New Playgrounds that there will be four New / Improved playgrounds open this spring. No mention of Queenscliff (but I have read somewhere that this will reopen in...
by Babies Toddlers Admin
Free RTA authorised child car restraint (child booster seat) inspections at Seaforth Oval
Just read that there will be
Free RTA authorised child car restraint (child booster seat) inspections at Seaforth Oval on Thursday 15 Sept, check...
by Sara T Wright
Five more places left on Baby Ballet
The Dance House Baby Ballet Class (recommended for 4-5 1/2 year olds) has only five places left for its next term. Starting Momday 18th August, the classes held at the Ivanhoe Scout Hut cost $140 for...
by Dominique Broomfield
Child Car Seat Website
The Child Restraint Evaluation Program (CREP) have recently updated their website and now its a fantastic place to go and get info about car seat and they also have a page showing the test results...
by Sara T Wright
New Website for Mums and mums-to-be
Well its been almost 2 years now since I had the idea of this website - I guess I got a bit distracted with having my second child and then working on other websites. But finally here it is, with...
by Sara T Wright
First blog
Well - finally after 2 years of talking about this website, I have started on the development. I am not sure how long it will take me to get it finished. I always seem to find something else more...
by Dominique Broomfield
