Choosing and using a child restraint can be a bit tricky sometimes - and we know you’re reluctant to read that enormous (but very helpful) instruction manual (which you should absolutely read by the way!). In New Zealand, it's estimated that over 80% of child restraints are not installed securely. In partnership with InfaSecure, we’ve narrowed down the top 5 tips and tricks to safely securing your child every trip and every day.
Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria that help the overall balance of bacteria in the digestive system. However, not all probiotics can achieve the same health outcomes as the unique bacteria in Yakult.
A healthy gut is important for the health and wellbeing of every family member. Discover how drinking one bottle of Yakult each day is a refreshing and easy way to restore and maintain the balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut for the whole family.
It's the start of a new school year and it's a good time to focus on your kids' immunity and sleep to help ensure they have a happy and healthy experience. Mum Katie was keen to try Good Health Viralex KIDS Immune Chews and Good Health Magnesium KIDS with her two school age girls. Find out how it went in her review.
Worms are one of the most common childhood conditions and while there are many types of worms that can infect humans, the most likely culprit in children in New Zealand is the threadworm.
Considering your child's age, size, and weight is crucial before purchasing a mattress. But how do you know what mattress is best for your child? This article will cover why a memory foam mattress is suitable for kids over 12 months old, factors to consider before purchasing, and why it may be better for kids than a traditional mattress.
If your child is sleep-deprived or is displaying other symptoms, it can be a sign that they are suffering from sleep apnoea. If not treated, it may have serious consequences for their overall physical and mental health. With that in mind, here are 10 signs your child might have sleep apnoea.
You are what you eat. This is true not just in adults but even in children. Our diet affects almost all facets of our life, including our physical and mental well-being. Inevitably, it also impacts oral health.
Hearing your child cough through the night can fill parents with dread during the winter months. Kiwiherb's new Children's Goodnight Chest Syrup works to soothe your little one's airways all night for a well-rested household. We gave Hayley, mum of two, the opportunity to review a winter wellness duo from the Kiwiherb range.
If you're experiencing regular abdominal pain, cramping, discomfort, bloating and wind, you could be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We take a look at IBS, its causes and range of symptoms, as well as how you can reduce its impact on your daily life.
It's not easy to avoid winter ills and chills, but Comvita has a range of winter wellness products formulated with the natural power of Mānuka honey. We gave five Kidspot families the opportunity to try out the range for themselves. Read their reviews below.
It seems almost everyone has a cough or cold this winter and while there is no magic 'cure', it is possible to resolve those horrid symptoms quicker with a few of our tips. We take a look at the main symptoms of winter coughs and colds and give you tips on how you can alleviate the symptoms and get back to your usual routine quickly.
Sometimes Term 2 feels as if it's a struggle from one bug to the next. To help avoid spending the winter holidays continuing that battle, now is the perfect time to support your family's immunity so you can enjoy some downtime together.
As the days shorten, the temperatures drop, and we tuck ourselves away in more confined, warm spaces, the risk of catching an unwanted illness can increase. Get ready for this eventuality with a winter wellness kit, so if someone in your family gets sick you have the important items on hand.
Developed in New Zealand for Kiwi kids, Clinicians Kids is a range of high-quality and research-based supplements to support healthy, growing little people. We asked five Kidspot families to trial products from the range and give us their feedback.
As kids, we were told to drink lots of milk to ensure that we grew up with strong, healthy bones. What we didn't realise is that there's more to bone health than just calcium.
The thought, or reality, that your child has the Omicron variant of COVID-19 can be really worrying. We take a look at the latest advice and tips for looking after a child with COVID-19, when to seek help, and how to minimise spread to others.
It seems like from the moment our kids are able to walk and talk, we're trying to get them to sit still and be quiet! Kids are naturally inquisitive and full of imagination, so when they need to focus on schoolwork it can be hard to master the concentration levels needed.
From around 6 years old, your child will begin losing their baby teeth and the teeth that they will hopefully have for the rest of their life will emerge. Find out some great tips on how to encourage your child to look after their teeth so they can continue to have a healthy smile.
Before the rounds of coughs, colds, flu and illnesses start to ramp up with the onset of winter, get ahead of the game with our 10 ways to stay healthy.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common, unpleasant disorder that affects the nerves and muscles of the colon or large intestine. Find out more about IBS, and effective ways to manage the often distressing symptoms.
Screen time has become a big part of everyday learning and interaction. However parents are often not aware of its influence in the development of myopia.
In recent weeks, Wellington's Regional Public Health services reported a spike in rheumatic fever cases.
Early detection of autism could be as simple as driving to the dairy with the quick and easy 60 second Toddler Driving Test.
Got a question about COVID-19? Kidspot hosted a Q&A with nanotechnologist Dr Michelle Dickinson, aka Nanogirl, to help answer our readers' questions about the coronavirus pandemic.
We know during this unprecedented time of what's been seen described as madness, crazy, and a whole new world you may be feeling overwhelmed.
Touch and taste are two of the senses your baby uses as they start to move and explore their home environment. Find out how to keep them safe as they discover their world.
While the world media is abuzz with medical terms and confusing scientific words, Nanogirl is a shining light when it comes to engaging with children and parents about the science behind COVID-19 in a way that we can all understand.
Beyond the diagnosis, caring for a child with autism can cause stress for parents. Social support can improve parental health and reduce stress.
About one in four children have a vision impairment that will require them to wear glasses, either for a shorter treatment or as part and parcel of their ongoing life. Selecting the right pair of glasses for your child can certainly make the whole vision-improvement process easier.
