Bathing Your Newborn
Written by RJ There are plenty of milestones in those early weeks with a newborn that feel exciting and terrifying in...
Bonding with Your Newborn
Written by RJ Bringing home your newborn baby is one of life's most incredible moments, but it’s also one of the most...
A Merry Haakaa Christmas!
Written by RJ Wow, can you believe it? Already, the Christmas tree lights are twinkling, the school year is wrapping ...
Understanding Baby Cues: How to Respond to Your Newborn’s Needs
Written by RJ Welcoming your baby is probably one of the most life-changing experiences someone can have, filled equa...
First Words and Language Development: The Journey Through Toddlerhood
Written by RJ Language development in our little ones is a funny thing. What starts as almost meaningless (to us, at ...
What to Expect as Your Baby Grows
This blog is intended for general information purposes only. If you have concerns about your or your child’s health, ...
Keeping Your Baby Safe and Happy During Summer
This blog is intended for general information purposes only. If you have concerns about your or your child’s health, ...
Managing With a Newborn When You Have Older Children
Written by RJ So, you’re on to baby number two. Having a new baby when you’ve already got one—or more!—can feel prett...
Transitioning from Pregnancy to Parenthood
Written by RJ Pregnancy is one thing, but parenthood – especially in those newborn days – is an entirely different ch...
Mum Hacks Part III – Tips for Keeping the House Tidy with a New Baby
Written by RJ Cleaning often isn’t most people’s idea of a great time, and for many, finding the motivation when you’...
Creating the Perfect Baby Registry: Must-Have Items for New Parents
Written by RJ Update: As of 2026, Haakaa now has a built-in Baby Registry! Feel free to browse our range, and see wha...
Creating a Baby Milestone Photoshoot
Written by RJ Babies grow up so fast, don’t they? They’re born, and then it feels like a blink, and that baby has gro...
Mum Hacks Part II – The Newborn Stage
Written by RJ Help, how do I deal with a newborn??? During your first pregnancy, there’s a good chance you have no id...
DIY Ideas for Homemade Baby Gifts
Written by RJ You’ve probably got a list of things you want and need for your new baby, or maybe you want to gift som...
Keeping Your Identity After Having a Baby
Written by RJ You’ve had a baby, and your days are now filled with everything that goes with that – to the point that...
Baby Health and Safety Tips
Written by RJ New babies are fragile. Human babies are born somewhat underdeveloped compared to the rest of the anima...
Rainy Day Activities for Toddlers
Written by RJ Energetic toddlers plus rainy days can very often equal exasperation – how do we keep them entertained ...
Mum Hacks, Part I - Tips for Heading Out & About!
Written by RJ If there’s one thing a lot of parents crave, it’s tips and tricks from people who have been in their po...
Tips for Starting at Daycare
Written by RJ While it would be lovely to be able to stay at home with our little ones until they start school, for m...
Tips for Surviving the Newborn Stage
Congratulations, mama, dad and the rest of your family! Welcoming your new bundle of joy is exciting, magical – and m...
How to Choose the Perfect Baby Name
Choosing a name is one of the most exciting yet potentially most difficult decisions once you find out you’re expecti...
Newborn Care Tips, Part Two
This blog is intended for general information purposes only. If you have concerns about your or your child’s health, ...
The Advantages of Babywearing!
Arriving home with a new baby is exciting – but how on earth do you get through the bits and pieces of day-to-day lif...
The Benefits of Baby Sign Language
If there’s one thing we know about babies, it’s that they are very limited in how they can communicate their needs to...
Dealing With a Sick Baby
Note: Always see a healthcare professional if you have concerns about your child’s health. Dealing with a sick baby ...
Time-Saving Tips for New Parents
Becoming a new parent can be full of excitement, rewarding experiences – and having your nice, ordered life flipped c...
How to Start a Good Bedtime Routine
Sleep is often hard to come by with new babies. For most new parents, there can be months—if not years—of unsettled n...
Creating the Perfect Nursery
When you first find out you’re having a baby, there’s often a lot to plan for. Cloth or disposable nappies? To pump o...
Babyproofing Your Home
When your baby first arrives, moving around is not really something they’re capable of. But the stage when they’re su...
Sleep Milestones of the First 12 Months
This blog is written by Emma Purdue from www.babysleepconsultant.co During the first few weeks of parenthood, it is c...
Developmental Games and Activities For Babies
We always want to do the best for our little ones, and that includes finding effective ways to help them learn. We’ve...
Tips for Dads
Sometimes when a new baby is on the way, it can feel like almost every bit of information out there is aimed at mums ...
Craft Time for Little Hands
Craft time for little ones can be an excellent idea for a whole range of reasons. First, of course, there’s the obvio...
The Basics Regarding Babies Drinking Water
This blog is written by Aliza Carr from Bumpnbub. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that babies under 6 mont...
101 Regarding Visitors!
This blog is written by Aliza Carr from Bumpnbub. Having a baby is such a precious time for you and your partner, as ...
Sleep Tips for New Parents
If there’s one thing most people know about having a newborn, it’s that your sleep can often be severely impacted. Tr...
Car Seat Regulations
When you’ve got a baby on the way, there’s a lot to think about, from which clothes to buy to how to sleep comfortabl...
Lotions, Balms and Bath Milks – Let’s Talk Skin Care!
Pregnancy and childbirth is a period of enormous change for you and your baby – and it can be notoriously hard on the...
Pre-Birth Preparation
When you’re expecting a new bundle of joy and experiencing the flurry of excitement that comes with it, there are bou...
Returning to Work While Breastfeeding
In the past, staying home until our wee ones began school was prevalent. However, it no longer is – it has become inc...
Lunch Storage And More!
As we reach the end of winter, it starts to get more tempting to head out for more outdoor activities. Going out with...
Homegrown Vegetables Part Two – Planting
Last week we discussed the preparation needed for starting your own vegetable garden. This week we’re going to move...
Learning Through Play
Play is one of those universals of childhood – given the opportunity, it seems children of all backgrounds will play,...