Our Journal

Jodi Wilson of Practising Simplicity shares her experiences of bringing a new little one into the family dynamic, and some tips on how to make this transition as easy as possible.

We recently came across Jodi Wilson of Practising Simplicity's post on planning and preparing for a post partum babymoon.

Registered Osteopath, Gracela Gregorio from Grey Lynn Osteopathy shares with us the benefits of this gentle but effective practice.

We have put together a list of some helpful things you, your friends and family can put together in your third trimester for the arrival of your little one.

We have listed a few helpful ideas and ways to build your physical support network with other parents and friends in a new or lonely place.

Becoming a parent is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming time. Questions like "what should I dress baby in, how many items of clothing do I need? cotton or wool?" will run through your mind.

Everyone will have an opinion on what you will need and not need for those early days. We want to make this exciting and challenging time as easy as possible so we have put together a clothing checklist that will keep your baby covered for the first few weeks and months:

6-10 bodysuits and singlet bodysuits cotton and woollen - depending on the time of year and temperatures where you live.

3-4 kimono wrap bodysuits and jackets - the kimono style makes dressing easy as you don't have to pull it over baby's head.

3-4 pairs of drawstring pants or