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Mum holding her baby in a sleeveless cotton bodysuit, a practical baby shower gift in Australia

Baby Shower Gifts Australia: What Gets Used

A parent-to-parent guide to baby shower gifts in Australia, sorted by budget: what gets used every day, what to pool money on as a group, what to skip.

Newborn in a cream sailboat print bodysuit held against a parent's shoulder, a practical baby shower gift

Baby Shower Gifts NZ: What Parents Actually Use

Baby shower gifts NZ parents actually reach for in the first three months, sorted by budget. Under $30, under $60, one big gift, plus group gift tips.

Baby girl in a sleeveless cotton dress playing outdoors, a practical baby Christmas outfit for Australia

Baby Christmas Outfit Australia: A Hot-Day Plan

Planning a baby Christmas outfit in Australia? Fabric-first picks for a hot car, a long lunch and a backyard pool, plus sun advice for under six months.

Baby in a soft cotton printed bodysuit, a light baby Christmas outfit for a NZ summer Christmas Day

Baby Christmas Outfit NZ: What to Wear

Planning a baby Christmas outfit in NZ? A summer Christmas needs light cotton, not a novelty knit. What to wear for a hot morning, lunch and an afternoon nap.

Child wearing a green corduroy jacket over a printed top and matching trousers.

Winter Clothes for Kids NZ: Layering, Ages 2-8

A practical layering guide to winter clothing for kids aged 2 to 8 in New Zealand, region by region, with what actually earns its place in the wardrobe.

Baby wearing an ecru cotton cardigan over a pink top and patterned trousers.

Spring Baby Clothes NZ: What to Pack Away, What...

Spring baby clothes NZ guide: how to dress a baby for cold mornings and warm middays, what to keep from winter, what to add, and what you can skip buying.