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How to hold a baby

The Art of Holding Your Baby: A Guide for New Parents Welcoming a newborn into the world is an unparalleled experience, filled with moments of tender closeness and bonding that begin with a simple,..

Juggling twins? Tips for navigating multiples

The journey into parenthood is quite a rollercoaster. Sometimes it happens quickly, sometimes unexpectedly, and sometimes it’s filled with a lot of bumps, twists and turns. But one thing is alwa..

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 de..

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..

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 item..

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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 ..

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 i..

Important Safety Notice – MamaRoo infant swing

August 16, 2022 Important Safety Notice – MamaRoo infant swing (models 4M-005, 1026, and 1037) and RockaRoo infant rocker (model number 4M-012)   We are writing to you regarding ce..

Women's International Month: Mini Interview Tann Ling Loh

At Baby Central, we are super lucky to work and partner with a number of incredible women.  During the month of March, we will be asking a few of them to share their experiences in our "mini..

What I wish I knew as a first time parent...

Taking a new baby home for the first time can be very overwhelming.  The sleepless nights and crying can often lead to first time parents doubting their abilities.  Rest assured, you are not..

Learning for life

As everyone starts this new year afresh, with resolutions made and not yet broken I thought this would be a good opportunity to remind you why those baby swimming lessons are so important and wh..

Haircuts for Juniors!

There is never one universal response from a child when they are told they need to get their hair cut. When it comes to my two young daughters it couldn’t be more black-and-white. My oldes..

Disciplining your kids without losing your cool

  Do you feel your blood boiling when disciplining your kids? Regret your stern words, raised voice or actions just moments afterwards? You wouldn’t be alone there. It’s difficult ..

5 things to do on a Monday

Monday might be our least favourite day of the week, but we can grab it by the horns and use it as a fresh start to get organised and make the rest of the week seamless!  Here is our suggested li..

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 ..

Teach Your Child To Love Books

As any avid reader knows, books are a joy.  Even if you’re no book-lover, encouraging a passion for reading in your child is to give them a gift that lasts a lifetime.  It’s neve..

Understanding the Montessori Approach to Learning

The Montessori philosophy for educating children is based on the belief that every child learns at his own pace and through multi-sensory activities. Dr. Maria Montessori developed her method in the e..

Preparing For Your Child's First Day at School

Your child’s first day at school is nerve-wracking for both you and your child. There are many things that you need to take into account, but some of the main things are outlined here.  ..

Preparing for First-Time Fatherhood

The prospect of fatherhood often triggers deep and uncomfortable feelings in men. Insecurities that may have been carefully buried until now suddenly burst to the fore. A common reaction is for a man ..

Swimming Pool Safety for Kids

Summertime comes in and the kids want to be at and in the pool. Although swimming pools are great sources of fun and exercise for children, they can have an extremely dangerous side. Drowning is  ..

Say So Long Summer Holidays: Easy Tips to Help Kids Beat the Back-to-School Blues

As the summer holidays wind down and school starts up, it can be tough to get your children back into the swing of things.  Fortunately, there are some simple tricks you can use to make the adjus..

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 s..

Learn Mandarin – It’s easier than you think

As China takes its place as a major player on the world stage, there is an increasing need for people from the West to learn Chinese. Many are put off, however, by perceived difficulties arising becau..

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 lis..

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 se..

Finding the balance between your children and the technology that they use

 A question that parents often ask themselves is, how much technology should their children be exposed to? Whether it's playing on a games console, using an iPad or smartphone, researching ho..

Dogs and Babies: Making the Adjustment

Welcoming a baby into your home is an exciting and often overwhelming experience. Just as you adjust to life with another family member, so does your dog. Your pup might feel disregarded or starved fo..

5 Tips for Raising a Child To Be Bilingual

Many parents hope that their children will become bilingual. Yet even if each of the parents has a different mother tongue, raising a child to be bilingual is not a certainty. Indeed, many children wh..