Products

Faulty toys a hazard

The recall of 25 faulty toys and leisure goods last year shows why New Zealand needs stricter controls around consumer products, watchdogs say.

Little shoes

A guide to buying your baby and toddler's first shoes and what the experts recommend.

Safety recalls and warnings

Here’s a list of baby-and child-related products that have been recalled recently.

Kids and apps

While parents accept their kids will function in a digital age, it is still important to monitor what apps your child is downloading, it could save your credit card balance and protect your child.

Do toddlers need tablets?

What's more appealing to a child than blinking lights, fun sounds and touch screens?

We're commenting on...

We're talking about...

what's in this section?

A toy-free Christmas

Santa is not bringing any toys for my kids this Christmas.

My toddler drank drain cleaner

Disaster can strike in a split second, so what do you do if your child swallows a harmful substance?

Essential Baby
There are times when we’d love to wrap bub in cotton wool and hold them tight to protect them from danger - but alas children love to explore. And when they do, it is essential that you childproof your home.