http://www.babydepot.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.babydepot.co.nz en-us Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:51:19 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.babydepot.co.nz/blog/post/42422/Essentials-for-Mum/ As you near the end of your pregnancy, you probably have everything sorted for baby but what about yourself?You might have packed your hospital bag but even that's a bit of unknown territory as you're not really sure what you'll need for the labour or the days following. At least you've packed plenty of outfits for baby!The following are a list of basics you might like to have on hand for yourself in the hours, days and weeks following the birth of your baby.... Sun, 07 Jul 2019 16:01:34 +1200 http://www.babydepot.co.nz/blog/#post42422 http://www.babydepot.co.nz/blog/post/41213/Why-you-should-consider-a-toddler-bed/ Moving your child from their cot to a 'big bed' can be daunting - for the child and the parents! If your child is climbing out of their cot, it makes sense to move them into a bed. However, sometimes we might move our child before they're ready which might cause extra stress for them and us. Some reasons for the big move include:  You're expecting another baby and need the cot for the younger sibling;You think your child needs more space than the cot allows;You're excited for your child to ... Tue, 04 Jun 2019 09:41:58 +1200 http://www.babydepot.co.nz/blog/#post41213 http://www.babydepot.co.nz/blog/post/39077/Does-your-child-need-a-night-light/ A night light is not something on the 'new baby essentials' lists but you'll definitely need some sort of light to help you through those early morning feeds with a newborn.  As your child grows and eventually moves into their own room, you might find you no longer need a light to see - especially if yours is the type to sleep through the night. However, as your baby becomes a toddler, they may start to experience nightmares or become scared of a pitch black room. They are - after all - bec... Mon, 01 Apr 2019 19:18:55 +1300 http://www.babydepot.co.nz/blog/#post39077