After a rigorous selection process, we are thrilled to unveil the winners of the BUMP&baby Award for the year 2023. These outstanding brands have surpassed expectations, earning recognition for their excellence in catering to the needs of parents and new babies. At BUMP&baby, integrity and authenticity are paramount in our selection process. We believe in providing our subscribers with genuine insights, which is why we exclusively gather feedback from our subscribers who have experienced the products firsthand through our sample boxes. These authentic consumers form the backbone of our ..read more

TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR ENTERING PREGNANCY BUMP & BABY COMPETITIONS: Entering Pregnancy BUMP & baby competitions constitutes acceptance of the following terms and conditions; Pregnancy BUMP&baby takes no responsibility for late or misdirected entries. Competitions are open to New Zealand residents only. Prize winners are drawn randomly. Prizes are not transferable and not redeemable for cash and no exchanges will/can be made. No correspondence will be entered into. Other conditions may apply. Winners will be notified by email. By entering competitions you agree that your email ..read more

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Megan Hutchison from Forget Me Not Journals, shares tips on how to stay motivated to complete your baby book. As parents, we know those early days are fleeting. We try to capture as much of them as we can – first smiles, first laugh, first steps; we fill our phones with photos and scroll through them as our babies grow. While those photos tell part of the story, there’s so much more to remember, and many of us wish to also create a baby book to fill with all the little memories. If you’re planning on starting a baby book, or you need help being consistent with it, here are some tips to stayin ..read more

It’s two weeks after the birth of your healthy bub and you notice your gut isn’t feeling quite right. Maybe you feel a bit bloated. Maybe you’re farting more than usual. What’s going on? Pregnancy changes the structure and function of virtually every organ system, including some big changes to the gut. These changes can explain some common tummy symptoms. And no, you’re not imagining it. Some gut symptoms, such as constipation and gassiness, can hang around after you’ve given birth. why am i still constipated? A study from Finland on more than 400 women found constipation affected 47% of wome ..read more

There’s no two ways around it, children may be tiny people, but they take up quite a lot of space. And the only place you will be in and out of multiple times during each and every day  – for baby classes and appointments, school and daycare trips, extracurricular activities and supermarket runs – is your car. The Hyundai Sante Fe Hybrid can only be described as the perfect family vehicle. Large enough to fit two car seats easily across the back seat, plus two extra big kids on the one-touch flat folding seats in the third row, there’s no excuse not to add another baby to your tribe! Plu ..read more

We gave 10 mamas the opportunity to trial two amazing Weleda Stretchmark products, including the Body Butter and Massage Oil. All from the award-winning, multi-use Weleda range to hydrate and heal your bump, breasts, buttocks, thighs and upper legs, and hips. Mama reviews below… Finding time for yourself to nourish your skin (although difficult), is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your growing bump. Creating the ritual of giving yourself a few minutes in the morning and at night to connect with your baby, and hydrate and heal your skin w ..read more

Stretch marks or dry skin from your growing bump? We’re looking for 10 pregnant mamas to trial the Weleda Stretch Mark Body Butter and Stretch Mark Massage Oil for FREE! Here’s your chance try two beautiful stretch mark products from the Weleda range and let us know how well they work for you and your growing bump. If you return your reviews on time, then you will also receive a Calendula All Purpose Baby Balm 25gm in an organza bag with a Calendula Nappy Change Cream 10ml and Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash 20ml valued at $31.90. If you think this would be an amazing o ..read more

As parents, we know those early days are fleeting. We try to capture as much of them as we can – first smiles, first laugh, first steps – we fill our phones with photos and scroll through them as our babies grow. While those photos tell part of the story, there’s so much more to remember, and many of us wish to also create a Baby Book to fill with all the little memories. If you’re planning on starting a Baby Book, or you need help being consistent with it, here are some tips to staying motivated (from the Mum so obsessed with baby journals, she’s turned them into her full time job). As with ..read more

Poo – not fun to talk about, but a super-important topic during pregnancy and postpartum. IT ALL STARTS IN PREGNANCY… It is not uncommon for pregnant women to experience some digestive system sluggishness at some point in their pregnancy. Hormonal changes can have an effect of slowing slow down transit time, which means you may not be having bowel movements as frequently as you once were. This is common from around the second to third month of pregnancy and may get worse as pregnancy progresses and your uterus grows. To help normalise bowel movements during pregnancy: Drink plenty of water ..read more