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No matter how prepared you think you are before having kids, there is always something about your life post baby that you didn’t expect. These are the things they don’t tell you before you have children.  We asked some of our friends and fellow businesses what they wish they had known before they started a family. Things they don’t tell you before you have children Stacy from Art out loud said ‘I was told to make the most of my freedom to be spontaneous – as nothing would ever go unplanned again, having a child can change the face of many of your relationships (try to prioritise time to nurture all others whom you hold dear) and time, well – may you be highly organised or cope with being late to almost everything (allow at least an hour to leave the house).’  www.artoutloudnz.co.nz Louise from Scamps Boutique ‘s comment was short and to the point, and I have to say I wholeheartedly agree: ‘They grow up far too fast.’ As a Mum o...

Baby showers are a great way to celebrate the impending birth of a new baby before the baby arrives.  Here is a quick round up of great baby shower gift ideas from a some great New Zealand based websites and businesses. Baby shower gift ideas Jackie from baby life magazine and  cute suggests a Doidy Cup – the unique sloping cup that helps prevent long term health issues such as poor feeding, food refusal and speech problems. http://www.2cute.co.nz/shop/doidy-cup/   www.2cute.co.nz   www.babylifemagazine.co.nz Sian from Cobalt heights tells us ‘ I always buy something for mum, a new book or movie for when she is feeding, a voucher for a manicure or even some nice new clothes or jewellery for when she is finally able to get out and about. When I had my babies the best feeling ever was being able to feel at least half human with a nice new top or earrings once things have settled down.’   www.cobaltheights.co.nz  Sarah from Thingamajigs also suggests that you buy something for ...

Although there is nothing more wonderful then welcoming a new member of the family into your life, the combination of sleepless nights, hormones and just adjusting to becoming a parent can be a lot to deal with.  We asked some of our friends their top tips for dealing with the early days with a newborn baby.  Here’s what they told us: The early days with a newborn baby Louise from Scamps said don’t worry about the housework, it can wait.  It’s more important to bond with your new baby and make sure you get enough sleep.  http://www.scamps.co.nz/ Stacey from Art Out Loud’s top tips were to limit your visitors for the first month – this is a special time for you, your partner and your baby to bond, don’t worry about the housework, organise supermarket grocery deliveries, prepare frozen meals in the weeks leading up to your due date, don’t be afraid to ask for help (time to have a shower or a sleep).  www.artoutloudnz.co.nz Rachael from pressie box...

Knowing what to pack when you’re due to have a baby can be a bit of a challenge, we asked some of our friends to tell us their top three essential items for your hospital bag.  Have a read through, and feel free to add your comments if you think we’ve missed anything. Top tips for your hospital bag Jackie Procter from baby life magazine and 2cute told us;  Dried fruit, nuts and chocolate mix to snack on after baby is born (as you get soooo hungry), breast pads (as you get soooo leaky) and tissues (as you get soooo weepy!)  Jackie Procter – www.2cute.co.nz   www.babylifemagazine.co.nz Sian from cobalt heights suggested; Phone charger, Food list (to distribute to distribute to visitors – Dont forget to include sushi and fresh cream donuts!) and some new toiletries for afterwards.  http://www.cobaltheights.co.nz/ Rachael from pressie box would include; A cotton or merino wrap – available over at: www.thepressiebox.co.nz Lots of underwear. A woollen or merino beanie ...

This is the first in a series of posts where we ask some of our favourite businesses to share their expertise with you.  Have a look at their suggestions, and take the time to check out their website. If you think we’ve missed anything, then please add your thoughts to the comments. Baby essentials and must haves for first time parents Kelly from Ecobots suggests that if you’re thinking of using cloth nappies, then a good place to start is something that drys quickly and is simple to use, like our prefolds.  Whatever you’re planning on using later one, they’re a great place to start, and the prefolds can be later used as burp cloths, for wiping up spills and to boost other nappies.  http://ecobots.co.nz/shop/ Louise from Scamps Boutique suggests a Onesie Bummsie. onesie extenders are an incredibly useful product to have! There is nothing worse than having bodysuits that fit through the body but you can’t do the domes up. Link: http://www.scamps.co.nz/ Racha...