Toddler Safety

How to help a toddler with separation anxiety
Watching your little one cry as you wave goodbye is one of the hardest things about parenting. Not only is it heartbreaking to see your toddler […]

10 Baby Gates The Fit Every Type Of Space
Toddlers have a knack for roaming where they shouldn’t. And once walking, parents either need to grow eyes in the back of their heads or […]

15 First Aid Kit Essentials for Australian Families
Talk about a handy helper. Whether baby takes a tumble or is showing signs of a soaring temp, you’ll be thankful to have a well-stocked […]

7 baby sunscreens that protect sensitive young skin
We all know to slip, slop, slap our kiddies before heading out in the Australian sun. But it can be tricky to know what baby […]

Babyproofing checklist for safety in the home
Inquisitive little humans have a way of getting into everything, so it’s important to start babyproofing as early as possible to ensure your home is […]

8 playpens giving babies a safe place to potter
Once they become mobile, babies move fast. They can crawl between rooms in seconds and empty cupboards like a boss. And it’s because of their […]

Tougher backyard pool rules now in force in Victoria
Tough new laws have come into play for Victorian pool and spa owners, in a bid to reduce the number of children drowning in backyards. […]

7 natural mosquito repellents for kids
Forget winter, summer is finally coming. But just when we thought it was safe to pop the kids in t-shirts again, there’s a familiar buzz […]

UPDATE: More Victorian measles exposure sites identified
UPDATE: December 10, 2019: Health authorities have released an updated list of public exposure sites in Victoria after more measles cases were identified. In 2019 […]

This is why children under 5 shouldn’t eat popcorn
A mum is warning about the dangers of giving popcorn to young children after her toddler’s frightening choking incident left him with popcorn in his […]

Cold comfort: 5 ways to soothe a snotty tot
Winter is well and truly upon us and that means cold and flu season is in full swing. And since your little one’s immune system […]

Nima, the portable gluten tester for peace-of-mind
Having a gluten-sensitive family member means putting faith in anyone preparing your meals. A new, pocket-sized machine that tests food in a matter of minutes is […]

Summer lifesaver: Kids rescue rashie with CPR instructions
Aussie kids are water babies (we do live in a home girt by sea), and summer is our favourite time to splash in the local […]

A parents’ guide to children’s head injuries
When toddlers start toddling there’s going to be plenty of knocks to the head. While eggs on noggins may be commonplace, parents should know the difference […]

Fidget spinner: latest toy craze a choking trap for kids
They’re the must-have children’s toy of the moment, but a shocking x-ray image of a fidget spinner part lodged in the throat of a young child […]