On Tree Hut Village, thousands of parents rent baby gear while travelling but many also buy specifically for that occasion and keep it in the car for quick trips to the mall. We’re often asked what our most rented products are and why they’re so popular. Here are our travel products that are most loved by parents and why.  Travel Strollers When travelling with your bub, a travel stroller should be at the top of your list. These things are lifesavers when it comes to getting around and seeing everything you want to see with ease. Most of them you can take on the plane with you. If you want ..read more

The silly season is over and we are back to normality. Kids are back at kindy or school and we are back at work. This also means the serious season of bills and broken budgets after the holidays has begun. I tend to just ignore my budget once I exceeded it (yes, that’s what you’d call an ostrich approach). If you spent a little more than you planned to over the holidays, you’re not alone and it isn’t the end of the world. There are plenty of ways to earn back what you spent in the season of giving, here are our favourites.   10 Ways To Earn Back Your Holiday Spending 1. Sell unwanted gift ..read more

Travelling with a baby or toddler can be a daunting prospect, even if it’s not your first time. Whether you’re just visiting your parents for the weekend, escaping to a cosy farm cottage for a week, or traveling overseas to soak up some sunshine on a beach, and staying in a resort..there’s so much to consider before you even start packing.  One of the biggest concerns for parents preparing to go on holiday with babies or toddlers (or both!) is sleep. You’ve worked hard to establish a good bedtime routine with your bub, and they’re finally taking consistent naps. The last thing you want to ..read more

One of the biggest concerns I had when I was pregnant with my second daughter, was how we were going to introduce our newborn to our toddler? How would she cope? Would she be gentle? Would she feel as loved as we loved her? Let them be the first one to meet them The first meeting is a special time for your toddler and your baby (not to mention a great photo opportunity). Be sure that your toddler is given the important role of being the first person other than the parents to meet, hold and bond with baby. You may wish to ask other family and friends to wait until your toddler has had a chance ..read more

Reducing the kid related clutter! Your bundle of joy (and all of their stuff!) You may delight in how tiny your new baby is, but the gear they come with be can be anything but! By the time you have the essentials, like a bassinet or cot, pram and car seat you may already find your previously comfortable house bursting at the seams. Then comes the baby bath, the change table, the high chair, the baby bouncer and the toys (oh my goodness the toys) and it’s no wonder parents have a hard time keeping chaos at bay. A lot of this stuff is really useful, so it makes sense you’d want  to have it ..read more

Are you considering a family holiday in Bali, but feeling a little daunted about taking a baby there? You’re a parent, so naturally you’re concerned and have a million questions. Is it safe for children? What if I run out of nappies? What if my baby gets sick? How will I get around with my baby? What will I feed my baby? Well, worry no more. I asked several mums who recently travelled to Bali with their baby about their experiences. I wanted to find out exactly what to pack for a baby, and what you can get there. All in the name of travelling a little lighter, but also for peace of mind.  ..read more

Here at Tree Hut Village we are all about connecting parents and building a meaningful and helpful community. Because of this, the parents really make Tree Hut Village what it is, so I would love to introduce some of our hard working parents that help this community thrive.  Introducing Tina: Mum of Two and Stokke Crusi fan  I love connecting with people even if it is just a short encounter. It’s always so uplifting to hear their stories and get a new perspective on other parent’s day today. Here is Tina’s story, a mum of two boys under two called Max and Ollie, and her daily routin ..read more

We recently had the absolute delight to chat to one of our lovely customers, Sally Branson Dalwood, who you may be familiar with. Sally is the former State Director of the Victorian National Party, and passionate advocate for the role of women in public life. Residing in inner Melbourne with her husband and two young children who are nineteen months apart, Sally understands the juggle. Like a lot of new mums, she reassessed her family priorities and decided to resign from her career, and now works as a public affairs specialist while focusing on her family. Sally opened up to us about the joys ..read more

How to holistically optimise your baby’s sleep By Kara Wilson ‘You are not ‘spoiling’ your baby by responding, you are teaching your baby to love and to love life. Trust your child, trust yourself’ Pinky McKay - Gentle Parenting Author,  Lactation Consultant I’m sorry to break the news, mama. Babies sadly aren’t supposed to sleep a blissful twelve hours every night. Or have perfect and consistent naps. They simply don’t have the tools to. I mean, I have to laugh or I might cry; I can’t tell you how many times I sat down to write this — an article about baby sleep — only to be interrupte ..read more

There comes a time in every mum’s life when cleaning a pram probably becomes a necessity. Trust me – I hold out as long as I can. I looked into pram cleaning services for a while but I found that I either wasn’t organised enough or they were booked out (apparently a lucrative business to get into!) So I rolled up my sleeves this weekend and got into it myself: Fabric parts  Remove all the fabric parts from your Bugaboo Cameleon. To do that you have to unhook the strap that you can find by the footrests and unclip it in the back. You have to take out the board that forms the seat. To do ..read more