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Summer Swaddling Chart

There's a wide range of summer swaddles to choose from depending on how warm your nursery gets and what suits your baby. Compare our range of summer swaddles here.

Parents are often concerned that their baby will over-heat if they are swaddled in summer, but most newborns struggle to sleep well if they are not swaddled and quickly become both hot and over-tired without effective swaddling. Read more about how to swaddle when it's hot.

Choosing The Best Summer Sleeping Bag

We recommend using a sleeping bag year round, including during the hot days and nights of summer. Sleeping bags used without any additional bedding help ensure your baby or toddler is sleeping safely and stays a comfortable temperature all night.

Keeping Baby Cool

How To Keep Your Nursery Cool In Summer

We can get some pretty hot, humid nights here in Aotearoa which can make settling to sleep difficult for our little ones. It can also make it difficult to keep the nursery to the World Health Organisation recommended temperature of 18-20 degrees. Here’s a few tips on how to keep your nursery cool in summer.

How To Keep Baby Cool In Summer

Little babies can’t regulate their temperatures very well and they sweat less, which means they can’t cool down as easily and are at higher risk of overheating. They also can’t tell us that they’re too hot, so it’s important to keep an eye on them and check their temperature regularly. Here’s a few tips on how to keep babies cool during the height of summer:

Avoid Overheating With Your Baby

It is important to be well informed about overheating, so you can resist the poor advice and unsafe examples you'll see on social media. For example, bonnets look cute on Instagram babies but hats on sleeping babies are a real risk factor for overheating. So read on to learn all about overheating and how to avoid this risk with your little precious.

Out and About

Top Rated Hot Weather Baby Carriers (and a Toddler Carrier)

Generally there’s no getting around the fact that two hot bodies together will heat each other. But in the hottest months there’s also no nicer place to be than walking a bush track. Breathable mesh panels or moisture-wicking fabric allow the heat to escape, as does a design that offers better airflow than standard carriers

Comparing Travel Cots

Compare our range of portacots with this easy to follow guide. We get lots of enquiries about which is the 'best'! In reality, which is best depends on what you'll use it for most. Here's a summary to help you decide which travel cot is best for you. Watch the videos to see how quick and easy assembly is.

Camping with a Baby - Top Tips

Your first camping trip with a baby may seem a bit daunting, especially being away from the comforts of home. But it’s such a great opportunity to spend some time in nature and away from the stresses of everyday life. We reckon you should just give it a go! Read on for tips to make camping with your baby easier.

How to get your baby to sleep in a portacot

If you’re planning on travelling with your baby or are leaving them in the care of a relative / friend, you may be worried about how they’ll sleep away from home. After all, everyone knows a baby who doesn’t sleep well is generally not a happy baby. Here’s a few tips on how to get your baby sleeping like a champ in their portacot:

Sleep & Holidays

You've been looking forward to your holiday for ages and can't wait for the rest and relaxation! But if your baby doesn't sleep well while you are away, your holiday experience may be far less enjoyable!

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Tips & guides to cope with the heat

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How To Keep Your Nursery Cool In Summer

How To Keep Baby Cool In Summer

Avoid Overheating With Your Baby

Top Rated Hot Weather Baby Carriers (and a Toddler Carrier)

Comparing Travel Cots

Camping with a Baby - Top Tips

How to get your baby to sleep in a portacot

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Little Unicorn Muslin Swaddle One Arm Out

Quest Travel Cot Introduction

Drift Travel Cot

Purflo Sleep Tight Baby Bed

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Summer Baby Carriers

Buckle Carriers or Front Packs

Outdoor Picnic Blanket

Car Seat Canopy

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Hooded Towel

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