Nibblish Pure Fruit Swirls
We're giving 50 members the opportunity to trial and review Nibblish Pure Fruit Swirls. Read their reviews now.
Project | Playroom Storage With Cricut Maker® 3
Struggling to keep the kids' toys together in their sets and tidy? Katie, our resident Cricut lover, feels the same way. So she put her trusty Cricut Maker® 3 to work to bring some order to the playroom and make it easier for the kids to help tidy away their toys.
Hellers Crafty Cooks
We've given 100 members the opportunity to trial and review Hellers Crafty Cooks Diced Chorizo. Read their reviews in the comments below.
Product Review | Good Health Viralex KIDS & Magnesium KIDS
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.
Review | Auckland Adventure Park
Tucked away in Silverdale you will find Auckland Adventure Park, a family-friendly theme park with plenty to do for all ages and adventure levels. Join Katie and her family as they have an adventurous day out at the Park.
Philips Avent Double Electric Breast Pump
We gave five members the opportunity to trial and review the Philips Avent Double Electric Breast Pump. Read their reviews!
Puffin Book Of The Month Activities
Let little imaginations grow with our Puffin Book Club activities! We have a huge range of fun, printable activities from all your favourite new Puffin books for children. Go hunting for bugs, colour in some rascally Hairy Maclary friends, learn to count in te reo with Pūkeko, join the Lighthouse Princess on a spot the difference adventure, or choose any of the other great activities. Free and printable - which ones will you choose?
Product Review | ALL Shapes Activewear
ALL Shapes is a range of stylish, flattering activewear designed for everyday New Zealanders, not just fitness models. We invited some Kidspot mums to put ALL Shapes Black Full Length Leggings to the test.
Tips To Help You Support Your Partner During Pregnancy
Once the emotion of the positive pregnancy test has passed and you're in the long haul of pregnancy, there are several ways you can help your pregnant partner as they do the hard work of growing your special new whānau member. Discover some of the key challenges and events that typically occur on the pregnancy journey, and how you can support your partner.
Get In The Know: Conception, Pregnancy, Labour & Birth Terms Defined
Welcome to a whole new world of words and acronyms! The journey through conception, pregnancy, labour and birth can be like learning a new and strange language. To take the mystery out of the process, we've put together a handy glossary for you.
Cots & Car Seats: What To Look For When Buying
There are so many different products available for babies, it's pretty easy to get overwhelmed. So the best place to start is with the essentials. Car seats and cots are two items that your baby is likely to spend a lot of time in so it's important that you get ones that are not only comfy, but also safe. Find out more about the legal safety standards that apply and other things that you might consider when making these important purchases.
All You Need To Know About Parasitic Worms
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.
A Week In The Life Of Alex and Rascal + Friends CoComelon Nappy Pants | Review
Rascal + Friends Premium Nappy Pants are designed for little humans who won’t lay still during change-time, or who are starting to potty train. Made with seriously good features to keep your jumping junior comfy and make change-time easier. Join Maria and her active 16-month-old, Alex, for a week in their life as they put Rascal + Friends premium nappy pants to the ultimate test.
Christmas Gifts | Review Of LEGO® Ninjago® Kai’s Golden Dragon Raider
This Christmas, 90 wonderful years since the LEGO® Group began developing a world of play, there's a LEGO gift that will delight and inspire creativity and play no matter where your child's interests and passions lie. We asked Amy and her ninja and LEGO-loving kids to review a new LEGO set. Read their review below.
Christmas Gifts | Kids Review LEGO® and LEGO® DUPLO® Sets
The LEGO® Group has been inspiring creativity since 1932. This Christmas, 90 wonderful years of play later, LEGO playsets are still the perfect gifts that enable you to hand over the key to an exciting Christmas to your child. We asked some parents and their very excited children to review some of this Christmas's top LEGO and LEGO® DUPLO® sets.
Have You Seen Tomorrow? | Book Review
If only Rabbit could see all the wonderful things right under his nose today, instead of always looking forward to tomorrow! "Have You Seen Tomorrow?" is a contemporary fable about practising gratitude, mindfulness and living in the present.
Family Fun At Paradise Resort On The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast has always been one of the top Australian destinations for holidaying Kiwi families. It's a short three-hour flight away to the white sands of Surfers Paradise where we can slip into shorts and tees and enjoy a relaxing break away under the Queensland sun. To help you find family-friendly accommodation on the GC, we sent a Kidspot family away for a fun time exploring the award-winning Paradise Resort Gold Coast. Read the review here.
Free Trial: SMA Little Steps® Toddler
We've given 10 members the opportunity to trial and review SMA Little Steps® Toddler. Read the reviews now!
Nappies, Spills, Scrapes & Silk Baby Ultimate Wipes
Gentle on the planet and on little bums, Silk Baby wipes have a refreshed new look with playful designs featuring sweet animal characters. We gave mum of two, Yasmin, the opportunity to give Silk Baby Ultimate® Ultra-Thick Wipes a trial run during a busy family day.
Roar Squeak Purr – A New Zealand Treasury of Animal Poems | Book Review
If your kids think poetry isn’t for them, Roar Squeak Purr will cure that thought forever! This exuberant treasury brings together over 200 animal poems by New Zealand's best writers, many of them written by children.
Product Review | Tone Down Tech’s AGM M6
At some stage, you're likely to be grappling with when to get your child a mobile phone and what phone to get. Mum Katie and Ella (8) took the AGM M6 - Tone Down Tech's 'dumb' phone - for a test run. Find out what they thought.
Kids Room Storage Doesn’t Have To Be Boring: Fun Ideas Parents & Kids Will Love
If your kids are anything like ours, there are toys everywhere, clothes hanging out of drawers, and little pockets of chaos, extending out of their bedrooms and all over the house! For the times when you would like a little more organisation, Mocka has some top tips on making storage fun with ideas and solutions everyone will love.
Movie Review | Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
"Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" - a delightful live-action / CGI musical comedy based on the best-selling book series by Bernard Waber - will be in New Zealand cinemas from 6th October 2022. Amy, a serious movie buff, was invited to a preview. She took along five kids from 5 years old to teenagers and shares with us what they all thought.
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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile | 4 Fun Printable Activity Sheets
The magic of live action, CGI, musical comedy and Shawn Mendes plus a best-selling book series by Bernard Waber, combine to bring you this must-see family movie. "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" is in a cinema near you from 6 October 2022.
Silk Baby Ultimate Ultra-Thick® Wipes
We gave 30 members the opportunity to trial and review Silk Baby Ultimate Ultra-Thick® Wipes. Read the reviews now.
Must-do New Zealand Attractions For Under Fives
Family holidays with under fives can be full of exploration, discovery, excitement, and fun! Check out our top picks for must-do attractions and experiences that are great for families with little kids.
Destination Guide: Auckland
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is an urban oasis with sparkling waters, lush landscapes and a big city vibe. Find out what to see and do in Auckland and make it your next family holiday destination whether you are visiting or having a staycation.
Why Staycations Are A Great Option For Families
Having a staycation is a great holiday option for families, enabling you to enjoy attractions and activities as a tourist while staying close to home. Now is a great time to share the discovery of something new in your local area and make lots of special memories as a family.