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Baby Nap Charts | Naps by age

Baby Nap Charts Age - Naps by age Baby Nap Charts Age - We get baby nap questions frequently from our clients, particularly these two questions: How many naps does my baby need? How long should my baby’s naps be? We have made this chart as a reference tool, since it covers nap totals and [...]

By | 2017-11-10T11:47:18+00:00 August 31st, 2016|Articles, Babies|0 Comments

Baby Led Weaning

If you’ve heard of baby-led weaning, but not sure of what’s involved, have a read of our quick guide. From suggestions on when to start baby-led weaning, foods to try, preparing for the mess and reasons why baby-led weaning may not be suitable for your baby.   What is baby-led weaning? Baby-led weaning is a [...]

By | 2017-04-19T06:05:10+00:00 August 30th, 2016|Articles, Babies|0 Comments

Food intolerance in kids

It’s not uncommon these days to hear of kids having food intolerance's or a food allergy. So it’s important to have an understanding of certain food groups and how they can affect your child.     Food intolerance's versus food allergies In most cases it’s likely that your child has a food intolerance rather than [...]

By | 2017-09-14T15:47:57+00:00 August 30th, 2016|Articles|0 Comments

Let’s Celebrate Superheroes This Father’s Day

Father’s Day rolls around each year on the first Sunday in September. Often we are led to believe we must buy Dad a present to say thank you. But we’re here to tell you that while presents are wonderful, there are other wonderful ways you can celebrate Dad on his special day instead. Celebrate Your [...]

By | 2017-09-14T15:54:41+00:00 August 30th, 2016|Fathers Day|1 Comment

Healthy Summer Snacks For Toddlers

Summer in New Zealand is fast approaching and those long lazy days playing at the beach or in the back yard with the sprinkler on now no longer seem so far away!  With the beautiful sunshine encouraging them to play outside all the time, toddlers don’t have the inclination to sit down and eat – [...]

By | 2017-04-19T06:05:11+00:00 November 3rd, 2015|Recipes, Toddlers|Comments Off on Healthy Summer Snacks For Toddlers

Summer Dangers For Babies In New Zealand

Summer is a wonderful time to be outside in New Zealand. Picnics on the beach, BBQs at home and swimming in the river are traditional Kiwi pastimes loved for generations. Over the years many of us have become aware of the danger our summer sun and consequently slip, slop, slap and wrap by the Cancer [...]

By | 2017-04-19T06:05:11+00:00 November 3rd, 2015|Babies, Summer, Tips|Comments Off on Summer Dangers For Babies In New Zealand

Spring Ahead – Its Daylight Savings Time!

Last Sunday in September Daylight Saving commences on the last Sunday in September, when 2.00 am becomes 3.00 am. It ends on the first Sunday in April, when 3.00 am becomes 2.00 am. The start of daylight savings means that longer days and the warmth of summer are not too far away, but how [...]

By | 2017-09-14T15:38:23+00:00 September 15th, 2015|Day Light Savings|Comments Off on Spring Ahead – Its Daylight Savings Time!

Best Mothers Day NZ Gift She’ll Ever Get!

Need The Best Mothers Day NZ Present Ever? This year how about making a Mum you know the happiest she has ever been? Give her the best mothers day NZ present she has ever received with a gift voucher from Wellington Baby Sleep Consultants, Lena and her team from Baby and Beyond will see [...]

By | 2017-04-18T14:09:26+00:00 August 2nd, 2015|Mothers Day|Comments Off on Best Mothers Day NZ Gift She’ll Ever Get!

Low Down On Separation Anxiety For Parents

We've probably all heard stories from our friends with children about not being able to go to the toilet without a shadow following behind crying or been driven nuts by a baby who screams blue murder when they leave the room - even just for a minute! So what's going on here, why has my [...]

By | 2017-04-19T06:05:11+00:00 September 16th, 2014|Articles|Comments Off on Low Down On Separation Anxiety For Parents

Storing Breast Milk

Storing breast milk is becoming increasingly common nowadays because we understand the benefits of breastfeeding our babies for longer time periods. This means that some Mums want to have their baby's feed their breast milk while they are in daycare, rather than start them on a formula. So the battle then is on expressing and [...]

By | 2017-04-19T06:05:11+00:00 October 23rd, 2013|Tips|Comments Off on Storing Breast Milk