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Say kia ora to KIDOGO & KIDOGO Junior – the new home for Kiwi kids shows
If screen time is part of your household rhythm (let’s be honest, it usually is), here’s some good news: there’s a new, uniquely Kiwi place for tamariki to watch, relax and learn online, and it’s been made with whānau firmly in mind. Say kia ora to KIDOGO and KIDOGO Junior!
Buzz’s Epic Missions Await!
Get ready to embark on unforgettable adventures in the new Kiwi kids' show, Buzz's Epic Little Missions! Join Buzz as he explores the stunning landscapes of Aotearoa, learns about nature, and becomes a responsible kaitiaki. Made with support from NZ On Air.
Six Of The Most Common Questions Asked About Child Car Seats
In partnership with InfaSecure, we’ve answered some of the most common questions about the use of child restraints (commonly known as child car seats).
Family review: artemis Kid’s Settle & Sleep
When the kids get a good, restful night's sleep, everybody wins! But sometimes your child's sleep (and therefore your own) can be elusive or disrupted due to a myriad of reasons. To help Kidspot families to support sleep for their kids, we gave them the opportunity to trial artemis Kid’s Settle & Sleep. Check out their reviews here.
Top 10 Kiri and Lou Songs
Every episode of the hit New Zealand kids’ TV show, Kiri and Lou, is wrapped around an original song written by The Front Lawn (Don McGlashan, Harry Sinclair) and performed by a cast of favourites including Jemaine Clement, Olivia Tennet, Rima Wiata, Jaquie Brown, Josh Brown and Mark Wright. Head to YouTube, Spotify or Apple Music to hear all your favourites from the show. Made with support from NZ On Air.
Top 5 Tips For A Safe & Secure Child Restraint
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.
Meet Kiri and Lou
The hit New Zealand kids’ TV show, Kiri and Lou, is winning awards and fans around the world and our panel of reviewers is loving it at home too. Not only is it visually beautiful and heartwarming in its messaging, it’s also a lot of fun! Immerse your child (and yourself!) in this adorable show and it will soon become a family favourite.
Mums Review: Save The Children Good Food Guide
We asked three Kiwi mums to let us know what they thought of the Good Food Guide and Seed Pack from Save The Children.
A Guide To Buying Your Child’s First Bicycle
Buying a child’s first bike is a milestone in their development. Get them pedalling on with this quick guide to what to look for in their first bicycle.
50 Play Ideas From Kiwi Parents
To inspire your little one's play time, we've collaborated with Little Tikes and Planet Fun to ask Kiwi mums and dads to share how their little ones love to play.
Encourage Your Toddler’s Development Through Play
Being a toddler is hard work as this is a time of rapid changes and development. Find out how you can support their physical, emotional and cognitive development through play.
Keeping pre-schoolers safe around water
A new partnership between YMCA Auckland, Plunket Auckland, and Auckland Council is offering half price swimming lessons for preschoolers at eight Council owned and operated pools.
The benefits of movement for babies
Scientific studies have shown that your child's future development is highly dependent upon the way they use their senses in the early months of life. Grab some tips on how you can help your newborn, baby and toddler get moving.
What a Serve of Food Means for a Toddler
Grab our free printable below to see precisely what a serve of food means for a toddler.
10 tips for keeping families water-safe this summer
Summer is here and making a splash - but is your family water-safe? YMCA Swim School shares ten tips for swimming safe this summer.
7 tools that will get your child to listen to you
Parenting coach, Heather Lindsay, shares seven language keys to help influence children to listen better and cooperate.
Dads Do Matter
Toddlers need their dads ... and research convincingly shows that they need them for more than the 30 minutes a day that some studies show they spend. Find out how dads make a difference, and get some tips on how to spend quality time with your toddler.
Encouraging Your Toddler To Eat
Encouraging a toddler to eat a full meal can be tricky and messy! Read our best tips and tricks.
Basic vanilla muffins
This is a great basic recipe to get the kids started on baking - and decorating.
Banana teething biscuits
Perfect for teething babies and have a beautiful banana bread flavour.
Bacon cheeseburger pasta
This pasta dish has few ingredients, and is suitable for all ages from toddler up. I told my children that it was like bacon cheeseburger pizza but I don't tell them I have hidden veggies in there!
Babys first vegetable purees
After baby rice comes the introduction of vegetables. Build your confidence with this step by step recipe for baby vege puree.
Babys first smoothie
This is a delicious baby smoothie that is a variation of the grown-up one. Baby tummies may not be up for cow's milk when they first start solids but yoghurt is so much more baby friendly. Wizz it up with some berries and watch them ask for more please!
Baby trifle
A baby style trifle that has no cake layer.
Baby crispbread
Budget friendly snack for baby to chew and suck on.
Baby bolognese
A great way to introduce toddlers to this classic.
Baby banana pancakes
These tiny bite-size pancakes are more banana than pancake which babies don't really mind and mums love getting another serve of fruit in for the day.