Protected: Supporting The Health Of Kids From Conception To Beyond
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New Book | The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure
The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton was bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson's own favourite book as a very young child. She is delighted to revisit this glorious magical world, weaving a brand-new story perfect for the next generation of young readers.
Family Review: Kiwiherb Children’s Goodnight Chest Syrup
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.
Kids With Special Dietary Requirements Don’t Have To Miss Out On Pizza
Ahh, pizza ... how we love you! Easy, tasty, and popular with kids, pizza is an absolute lifesaver when you just can't face making dinner for your household's horde. And if food intolerances, allergies, and other diet requirements tend to make things more complicated, HELL Pizza are your dinner hero.
Family Reviews: Winter Wellness With Comvita
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.
Simple Family Friendly Recipes For Big And Little Cooks | New Book
Basics to Brilliance Kids (HarperCollins, May 2022, RRP $49.99) is the new edition of the beloved cookbook from bestselling author Donna Hay. This is a cookbook for kids and the modern family who love to eat, cook, celebrate and have fun together.
Follow Up Review | SquareOne – Make Money Epic!
We asked Claudia and her 8-year-old son Jaxon to give us an update on how they were going with SquareOne – a free app that helps kids connect the dots between earnings, spending, and saving money. Claudia and Jaxon started using SquareOne a month or so ago so join us as we catch up on how things have been going.
Emma Sleep | Mattress Review
A comfortable night's sleep is essential but for many people it can be elusive. We asked Tarryn to trial a mattress from Emma Sleep - developed and perfected by sleep experts in Europe since 2013.
Families Review Quorn Roarsomes
Quorn Roarsomes are savoury, dinosaur-shaped alternatives to a chicken nugget that make mealtime fun! Plus, they’re an easy way to introduce kids to meat-free meals. We asked some families to try Quorn Roarsomes and give us their thoughts.
Recruiting: Kids 8 – 13 to Review Books
Have a young reader aged 8 - 13? Sign them up to be one of our reviewers and we may call on them to read and review free books for us.
Review | SquareOne – Make Money Epic!
Two Kiwi dads created SquareOne - a free app that helps kids connect the dots between earnings, spending, and saving money. We asked Claudia and her 8-year-old son Jaxon to give this new app a test run. Find out what they thought.
New Book | The Little Lambs’ Great New Zealand Easter Egg Hunt
Join the Little Lambs as they go on an Easter egg hunt in this colourfully illustrated picture book that takes the celebration of Easter and uses it to highlight the beauty of New Zealand's flora and fauna.
Review: Earthwise Toilet Cleaner, Multi-Surface Cleaning Spray and Laundry Liquid
For those of us who have responsibility for at least some of the domestic cleaning chores, increasingly we are looking for products that not only help make cleaning easier, they are also easy on the environment and our pockets. I tried a range of Earthwise eco-friendly cleaning products to see how they perform.
Choosing The Best School Lunch Box, Drink Bottle & Accessories
Avoid the trial and error of choosing a lunch box and drink bottle with our tried-and-tested helpful tips on what to look out for, plus some of our favourite shopping picks from The Warehouse.
The Ultimate Queenstown Holiday Accommodation For Kiwi Families
Thinking about a family holiday in Queenstown but want accommodation that truly welcomes children? Check out this great family-friendly accommodation perfectly located to explore New Zealand’s ultimate family holiday destination.
Nostalgic Kiwis: Favourite Childhood Holiday Memories
To celebrate the wonderfully nostalgic moments of Kiwi family holidays in years gone by, we asked Kidspot readers to share their favourite memories from their own childhood. And what a walk down memory lane it was! Your stories made us smile, laugh, shed a tear or two, and sweetly reminisce about our own holidays from when we were kids.
Protected: A Week In Queenstown For The Whole Family To Enjoy
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Gluten Free Howler Hotdogs – Kids Review
Finding appealing food for kids with allergies can be challenging so when I discovered that Howler Hotdogs have a gluten-free range I was overjoyed – finally something “fun” that my boys can eat without any worries! Find out what we thought!
Howler Hotdogs Are The Perfect Snack For Little Hands
Lockdown lunches have become a bit same-same now that we’re in week 3 so the opportunity to try something a little bit different came at just the right time. While you usually eat battered hotdogs on a stick at a carnival or somewhere else fun, we decided to bring that magic and excitement into our own home for a change and give Howler Hotdogs a try. Find out what we thought!
Welcome to Aotearoa’s Breastfeeding Support Community
Breastfeeding can be extremely challenging, especially if you’re a first time māmā! But remember, you don’t have to do it on your own! Whatever your breastfeeding journey looks like, BreastfeedingNZ is a safe place where you will find free support and feel empowered … welcome to the community.
Add Sparkle To Their Creative Play with Sparkle Girlz | Kids Review
Creative kids who love to include dolls in their imaginative play will find hours of fun with Zuru Toys Sparkle Girlz doll range. See what our Junior Toy Analysts thought about these dolls.
8 Simple Ways Your Family Can Save Money On Power This Winter
It’s no secret that with colder temperatures comes bigger power bills! Check out these simple tips to get control of your power bill during the colder months.
More Choice From Bargain Box | Review
It's been a while since the family created dinners from a delivered meal kit so when My Food Bag launched the new Bargain Box Choice we were keen to see if it was a good fit for our family.
Why You Need To Future-proof Your Family’s Finances
It’s important as you rethink your budget that you also think about putting protections in place, should anything happen to you or your partner.
Kidspot Chats With Megan & Andrew Papas About Being First Time Parents
Kidspot talked with Megan and Andrew Papas about the joys and challenges of becoming first time parents to Baby Bastian who arrived in February 2021. We discuss their pregnancy journey as well as how having Bastian in their lives has changed things up.
Protected: Build The Perfect Kids Party At Snowplanet
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Protected: Take The Kids To Queenstown – The Home Of Adventure
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Protected: 5 Scenic Experiences Your Family Won’t Forget In Queenstown, Home of Family Adventure
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What Is The Best Age To Start Solids
Find out our top tips for when to start your baby on solid food.
Why Isn’t My Baby Interested In Solid Foods?
You've tried your baby on solid food but they are more interested in playing with the spoon than eating the food. Find out the reasons why this might be happening.