Physical learning games for your 1-2 year old
Make your child's development as much fun as playing ball with these learning games and ideas to stimulate physical development.
9 to 12 months understanding the world
All children are different and develop at different rates, so don’t be overly concerned if your baby is acquiring new skills at a different rate to those around her
Lactose intolerance in babies
Find advice on lactose intolerance and adverse reactions to cow's milk - tips and information on babies and allergies. Find everything for babies and kids 0-14 - Kidspot New Zealand's.
0 to 3 months baby communication
Your baby is born wanting to communicate with you. Find out what communication milestones you could be looking out for in the first three months.
Clever Ways To Get Baby To Sleep
Can you really get baby to sleep in under a minute using a tissue? Or a hairdryer? Discover some of the clever and bizarre methods parents use.
The First Step to Learning to Crawl
By giving your baby the opportunity to learn the skills needed for crawling, they’ll soon be up and moving! Here’s how you can help your baby become mobile.
Best baby sleep advice
Get baby sleep advice that will help keep your baby safe and teach your sleeping baby good bedtime routines and sleep routines, using baby bedding, baby furniture and baby wraps.
Hiccups, sneezing and other breathing noises
Newborn babies often make funny breathing noises such as hiccups and sneezing. Learn what each baby breathing noise means.
Baby development and milestones
Baby development is measured by developmental milestones that track baby growth and development stages. Find more information at Kidspot
Baby Poo: An Essential Guide For Every New Parent
New parents are obsessed with poo. Green poo, runny poo, hard poo and even explosive poo - from colour and consistency to constipation, we've got your baby's nappy covered.
1 – 2 years language development
All children are different and develop at different rates, so don't be overly concerned if your toddler is acquiring new skills at a different rate to those around him.
Breastfeeding and contraception
Find out the most effective contraceptive options for while you are breastfeeding - what will work, what won't, and what will affect your breastmilk
Bottle feeding snack feeders
Bottle feeding snack feeders - find information on how to encourage better feeding habits. Find everything for babies and kids 0-14 - Kidspot New Zealand.
6 to 9 months speech and language development
All children are different and develop at different rates, so don’t be overly concerned if your baby is acquiring new skills at a different rate to those around her
Top tips for settling your baby to sleep
Watch for signs of tiredness, don't keep your baby up longer than she wants. In the very early days, encourage her to settle to sleep by using these top tips
The ins and outs of baby sleep advice
From front, to side, to back, baby sleep advice can seem like it's going around in circles. Here's where we stand at the moment ...
Seven Reasons Why Your Newborn Baby Cries
Understanding why your baby cries, could help you to settle your crying baby. Find out why your newborn baby cries.
Attachment and breastfeeding
Attachment and breastfeeding - successful breastfeeding attachment strategies for mums.
Baby sleep patterns
Discover your baby's sleep patterns. Find out how much sleep your baby needs and how to teach your sleeping baby a good bedtime routine.
A Guide To Tummy Time For New Parents
Tummy time for babies is important for developing head control. Find out when to start tummy time and what to do if your baby doesn't like it.
0 to 3 months physical development
Baby development and baby growth is fast so learn about your baby's developmental milestones and stages of development including physical development for babies and early childhood motor skills.
Baby smiles
Baby smiles are your baby's first efforts at baby communication and they do it so well
Find a playgroup
Find a playgroup, its a great way to meet other local families, form friendships and allow your children to play with other children.
1 – 2 years physical development
Once your toddler is up and walking, parenting gets a whole lot more challenging and you and your home will never be the same again.
How much can I drink when breastfeeding?
New mums are often unsure if they can drink alcohol while breastfeeding. Get more information on alcohol and breastfeeding from Kidspot New Zealand's comprehensive health section.
Speed Feeding and Not Sleeping – Four Month Sleep Regression
I am in the process of working through a breastfeeding and sleeping problem caused by my daughter ‘speed feeding’. She takes five minutes to fill herself up and then seems like she is finished
Breastfeeding And Your Diet
Maintaining a healthy diet is always important, but even more so when you're breastfeeding, as your body needs to provide the energy and nutrients for two
Crying checklist
Babies cry for many reasons but these tips for new parents explain how to find out why baby is crying and what to do about it. Kidspot New Zealand
Speech and language development: three to six months
While all children are different, there are some speech and language milestones you can start keeping an eye out for.