5 things your baby needs for summer
As summer beckons, Grace Nixon shares her picks for warm weather essentials. Coping with the heat can be challenging for …
What to buy
Creature comforts: product to help your baby settle
TAKE BACK THE NIGHT (AND MAYBE EVEN SOME OF YOUR DAY) WITH THESE PRODUCTS FOR HELPING YOUR BABY SETTLE AND SLEEP WELL. Burrow and Be Muslin Bunny Comforters, $19.90 each, burrowandbe.co.nz; Nature Baby Merino Wraps in moss and June’s garden …
Do I really need a...sleeping bag?
It’s hard to find a cosier item than a sleeping bag, but are they really necessary? Grace Nixon, aka the baby lady, has the answer all zipped up. I’m not going to beat around the bush here: a sleeping bag for your baby is an absolute …
5 things you’ll need for baby in any season
A change in season comes with the need for some new gear. Grace Nixon, aka The Baby Lady, offers her top recommendations for seasonal shopping. With the long summer days slowly fading into cooler evenings, it’s time to crack out some autumn …
Does my baby REALLY need a comforter?
When soothing your little one, a comforter can be your best friend as well as your baby’s, explains Grace Nixon, AKA the baby lady. A comforter is an item that your baby will associate with you, and with the comfort and security of your arms. Most …
Baby essentials you'll want to spend money on
There’s a lot of pressure to spend up large in anticipation of your impending arrival. nursery specialist Grace Nixon separates the essentials from the luxuries. In my experience there are three important items new parents need to purchase: …
Do you really need a baby carrier?
Babywearing - yay or nay? Grace Nixon, AKA the baby lady, has the answer all wrapped up. Baby carriers are marvellous at allowing you to carry your baby while also having your hands free. Baby carrying is great for travelling, shopping or when you …
Tips For Shopping For Baby
• Certainly indulge in some irresistibly cute gender-specific outfits if you like, but gender-neutral pieces can be more useful as your family grows. • Chose items that are easy-care and machine washable. Fabric should be soft and preferably cotton …
Consumer advice for buying safe baby essentials
Buying baby gear is a big deal. We asked industry experts for their advice on shopping with safety in mind. Safety is, understandably, a valid concern for parents making purchases for their children. The overwhelming array of options in the baby …
Clever contraptions for less mess at mealtimes
Save on spills with these handy inventions designed to make mealtimes less mess and more fun. B.box universal silicone lids in passion splash, $13.95, thesleepstore.co.nz; BabyBjörn soft bib in orange, $29.99, babycity.co.nz; Haaka wooden …
Do you really need a breast pump?
We all have different ways of expressing ourselves. Grace Nixon, aka The Baby Lady, looks at the pros and cons of electric and manual breast pumps. Every parent has a unique feeding journey, and how you feed your baby is up to you. If you …
Cot for baby
Cots are one of those big-ticket items for baby’s room that’s likely to be the starting block for setting up the nursery. So you’ll be looking for the most stylish you can afford but at the same time keeping an eye on functionality. Do you want it …
Bottoms up: best sippy cups
All the thrills without the spills. A line-up of our favourite sippy cups for h20 on the go. …
Do you really need to buy a travel cot?
Have bed, will travel. Grace Nixon, AKA The Baby Lady, looks at the pros and cons of portable places to sleep. With summer fast approaching, many of us will be loading up the car and heading away on the classic New Zealand road trip to visit …
8 great bathtime products
From soothing sensitive skin to non-slip safety, make bath time better with these great products. Designed with little people in mind. Kids conditioning detangler, and bubble bath, both $8.99, ecostore.co.nzOrganic cotton face cloth set (4-pack), …
What to buy checklist - from babycity
Pregnancy is an incredible experience, and we aim to make things stress-free when it comes to choosing the right products to prepare and ease your journey from pregnancy to parenthood. Our team are ready to listen and offer tailored advice on any …
5 products that make life easier for new parents
Grace Nixon, AKA The Baby Lady, uses her extensive experience as both a midwife and nanny to help new parents prepare for baby. Here she shares her top five essentials. With the huge number of baby products on the market today, many prospective …
10 tips on choosing the right buggy
Our friends at Mountain Buggy have supplied their professional advice on how to choose the ideal buggy to suit your lifestyle. As parents we know that choosing your first buggy can be a daunting task with so many different styles and brands …
6 new baby products we're loving right now!
Now is a really good time to be a baby! There are so many great products out there, but we've rounded up some of our favourites: The Tranquilo MatBy mimicking the sounds and motions of a mother’s womb using vibrations and white noise, Tranquilo Mat …
Hi-tech baby gadgets for parents
Technology has turned these basic baby items into high-tech monitors that help keep your little one safe. Tech Minute reveals what we didn't know we needed! …
Natural skincare for baby
Eight of the best all-natural skincare products for top to toe. When it comes to choosing products we’re happy to use on our precious little one’s delicate skin, more and more of us are turning to Mother Nature. But good intentions do not a …
The buggy that went viral!
Check out this 4moms origami® self-opening and -closing pram, which was so obviously designed by a mum considering all the nifty features it has! Self-charging - Generators in its rear wheels charge the origami® while you walk and can even charge …
Do you really need a baby monitor?
Grace Nixon, aka The Baby Lady, takes a look at monitors and how the latest technology can give parents some peace of mind. Gone are the days of parents having to peek through a gap in the door to see what their baby is up to once she has been put …
Baby carriers
Baby carriers allow you to get on with daily life while being up close and personal with baby. But how to choose the right one? We look at six of the best. *All (non-sale) prices and availability correct as at time of publishing, Dec 2016. …
Hip hip hooray: hip-friendly products for baby
Keeping babies safe is at the forefront of product development for leading baby equipment manufacturers. These five products have healthy hips in mind. …
Twenty toys for less than a twenty
Playtime need not be expensive with these goodies for less than a twenty. Perfect for stuffing in stockings too, just quietly. …
Highchairs
Safe, practical, and aesthetically pleasing? It is possible to combine form and function when choosing a highchair for your little one. Contemporary design and easy to clean, this simple highchair ticks all the boxes, while still providing great …
Baby bath essential products
Enhance bonding as a part of bathing with these baby bath essentials …
Six of the best onesies for spring
Six gorgeous, new season bodysuits for the baby in your life – so take your pick! …
Beds made for travelling: what to look for when buying a portacot
When buying a portable cot look for user-friendliness, washability and strong, secure parts that can stand up to a bit of toddler punishment when he goes nigh-nighs. *All (non-sale) prices and availability correct as at time of publishing, July …
Baths for baby
Products for bathing a newborn have diversified to include all kinds of baby supports to use in the kitchen sink, and foldaway varieties to save on space. It’s now up to you to choose something user-friendly that takes the hard work out of bathing …
Highchairs
Whether it's cheap and cheerful or the last word in cutting-edge design, your choice of highchair should be a safe, secure seat for baby to enjoy his first foods. Here's some inspiration to help you when you go shopping for a highchair. Note: All …
Bassinets
Bassinets are a lovely optional extra for when baby first arrives. Choose from swinging, rocking or standing, Moses basket or traditional. Here's what's available: Note: All (non-sale) prices and availability correct as at time of …
Change table inspiration
Change tables can be so much more than a place to change a nappy. The pricier ones have lots of storage space and some have chests of drawers underneath. Or you can keep it simple with a folding kind that saves on space. Check out our gallery of …
The Baby Guy
We catch up with Jamie Grayson, gay, single, and childless and the expert on what to buy for baby. Jamie Grayson is a fast-talking, charming New Yorker, who claims to be the world's only male baby planner. With a background in theatre, he's a …
Sun hats
Here comes the sun! Sun hats are a must in the summer so best to get the hat-wearing habit sorted early. Choosing a hat It can have as many bells and bows as your little one desires but remember to go for good coverage. The best sun hats come in …
Best tips for buying baby's layette
If you're a first-time parent, shopping for a baby can seem overwhelming! It can involve a large outlay and you don't want to waste your money buying products that won't last the distance, are awkward or difficult to use, or don't fit with your …
Top Toys for Baby
Our picks of the best gifts of the year for your little players Published November, 2013 …
Nursery necessities - What Do You Really Need?
Grace Nixon, AKA The Baby Lady, offers practical tips on what is really important when setting up a baby’s room. There are a huge number of baby products on the market today, so it’s no wonder prospective parents feel overwhelmed at the thought of …
