Formulas
Sometimes parents are unable to breastfeed, and it is necessary to supplement with infant formula. Find out the types formulas available in New Zealand
Your premature baby
Discover more about your premature baby and premature birth in Kidspot New Zealand's comprehensive family health section.
Soothing bath time activity
Bath time for young babies can be stressful while baby gets use to being undressed and put into warm water. You can make bath time simple and fun for mum and baby with these easy bath time activities.
Night time feeding and sleeping tips
To encourage your baby into a pattern of night-time sleeping, try the following tips when he wakes for a feed
6 to 9 months physical development
See what physical development milestones you might see in your six to nine month old and how you can encourage their development.
My child has a food allergy
To confirm a food allergy or intolerance, you need to consult a specialist who will do a series of tests - skin and blood
8 to 12 months baby communication
What communication milestones should you be looking out for around eight to 12 months? Find out more here.
Foods babies should avoid
Baby's first foods can cause allergic reactions. Find out what foods you should not feed your baby and find easy baby food recipes that are safe for baby's first solids.
Hands on settling 0 to 3 months
For babies aged newborn to 3 months, you can get your baby to sleep using a settling technique called 'hands-on settling'.
Managing a cow’s milk allergy
Find out how a milk allergy is different to lactose intolerance, and how to treat your child's allergy.
Top 10 weaning tips
The best tips for weaning. Weaning baby from breast or bottle. How to wean your baby onto solids. Best time for weaning a baby. Find more on Kidspot New NZ
Understanding your baby’s wind
Your baby may need burping when you feed them otherwise your baby will be troubled by wind. Find out how to burp your baby with Kidspot.
Patting technique
Putting your hands on your baby and patting her in a gentle rhythm may help her settle to sleep. Follow these step-by-step guidelines from Kidspot
Baby proofing your home
Babies and toddlers can be in one place one moment and another the next, the smallest thing could be a hazard. Find out the best ways to baby proof your home
3 to 6 months social and emotional development
Find out more about social and emotional development from three to six months and how you can encourage your child's development
The Let Down
When you breastfeed your baby, your body releases hormones that draws your milk towards your milk stores behind your nipples. This is called the let down
0 to 3 months speech and language development
Find out more about your child's speech and language development in the first 3 months, including milestones and how you can encourage development.
Baby reflexes
Baby's reflexes are present when your baby is born. Discover newborn reflexes including the moro reflex, tonic neck reflex and rooting reflex of your newborn baby.