The Bunnie Caddie is one of the most versatile pieces you can buy for life with a newborn [and beyond!]. Here’s a few of our favourites that we know you’ll love, too. Starting before your baby is born, The Bunnie Caddie makes a great birthing bag. Fill your caddie with snacks & water bottle for birth, swaddles & clothes for your new baby, and all of your postpartum care products such as nipple balm, disposable pads and perineal care. The Bunnie Caddie makes it super easy to keep these products at hand ready to grab during labour and soon after. The Bunnie Caddie will then become your n ..read more

What is lanolising you ask? It is simply the process of 'waterproofing' your wool nappy cover. Wool nappy covers require a lanolin coating to assist with repelling liquid and ensuring your baby's clothes & bedding stays nice and dry. The best thing to do to start is to wash your wool cover - either by hand or on a wool cycle in your machine with specific wool detergent. Ensure you don't use hot water while washing as the wool will shrink.  Below is a simple step-by-step guide to lanolising your wool cover. 1. Add 1/2 tsp to a cup of boiling water (you'll need double this if lanolising ..read more

Keen to use reusable nappies overnight but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place. The thought of starting cloth nappies overnight can seem overwhelming – but it definitely doesn’t need to be. Once you’ve got your daytime routine sussed, adding in overnight nappies should be a seamless transition. So, what are ‘night nappies’? Night nappies are simply reusable nappies that have more absorbency than day nappies or regular cloth nappies, so that you don’t need to change them for up to a 12-hour period. When should I start using night nappies? Once your babe is sleeping longer st ..read more

Starting cloth nappies can seem really overwhelming, there are so many brands, where do I start? Which is the best? Snaps or Velcro? Microfibre, Bamboo, Hemp? What does it all mean? Don't panic, we're here to help, and here to make it as simple as possible. If you need any assistance at all with starting, or you're still confused - please don't hesitate to reach out via our contact page, or via social media.  I am wanting to use cloth nappies, where do I start?  The best place to start is to do just that, start! Buy a nappy, put it on, and go. We advise that you start with a cou ..read more

Washing cloth nappies can seem very overwhelming at first, and for a lot of people is the reason they may use disposables instead of reusables. Truth is, babies create a lot of washing. Period. Using cloth nappies will add to this, yes, but not by much. It doesn't take a lot of work, but it does take a little bit of work. Once you've got a routine set up, things definitely get a bit easier. See our super simple cloth nappy washing routine below   Please note each nappy needs to be washed before it's first use - just a simple wash with the rest of your nappies or baby clothes will do. No s ..read more

Introducing the instant puree range from Petite Eats. Vibrant, nutrient-dense instant puree powders that are packed full of goodness. Using hand-picked ingredients known to pack a nutritional punch while being gentle on tummies.    Each handy multi-serve pack is designed so you can tailor the serving size to your child's needs giving you more flexibility and also better for the environment. There are at least 5 serves per pack.  ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS  Petite Eats uses a vast array of delicious ingredients that have been specifically chosen for your little ones for a number ..read more

Welcoming a new baby into the family is a joyous occasion filled with love and excitement. However, it also comes with its set of challenges, one of which is feeding. A common struggle many parents experience is getting their baby to take a bottle after exclusive breastfeeding. With a real lack of honest supportive information out there, Kate of Little Bird Lactation shares all the tips we need to know.   First and foremost, it’s crucial to understand that your baby is not silly or stubborn; they are hardwired to breastfeed. Taking a bottle is a learned skill and will require some p ..read more

This year’s theme for world breastfeeding week is ‘Enabling breastfeeding. Making a difference for working parents’. Something I am SO passionate about. Having previously been employed when I was breastfeeding Hugo, I completely understand the pressures of working + trying to navigate breastfeeding. Pumping on breaks, trying to find somewhere comfortable and private to do this, and navigating the additional life stressors and how this can impact on milk supply - it's a lot! I was glad to only be working part time at that time, but can absolutely see how this can impact on a mother’s breastfeed ..read more

This month, we sat down with Lara Hofer form myscar to find out about her journey with caesarean birth + how myscar. came to be.    Hey Lara. Thanks for chatting to us! Can you tell us about you & your family. We’d love to know who Lara Hofer is! Hello everyone. Firstly, thank you Anna for creating this beautiful space for people like myself to share their story. Its generous people like Anna that make such a big difference to new brands like myscar.  So a bit about me, I am Mum of 3 children (Arthur 5, Piper 3 and Leo 1) and wife to Wayne. I grew up in Hamilton, moved to s ..read more

The best way to keep eyes and ears on your little love, even when you’re not there. Help! Which monitor is going to be best for me? This will come down to a few factors – budget & functionality being the biggest things to consider. Will you be expanding your family in the future? Will you need to be able to see multiple children at once? Do you need WIFI capability? Do you need a physical monitor, or is an app enough? We will help you to decide which monitor might be best for you + your family. First thing to ask yourself is, do you actually need a monitor?    For the first few m ..read more