Kids’ travel essentials

What to pack for a safe and happy holiday with the family So, you’re off on a holiday with the little ones? How exciting! Now that you’ve chosen a venue, booked somewhere to stay and asked the neighbour to mind the dog, be sure to pack Tommee Tippee’s ultimate travel essentials to guarantee a safe and relaxing break. Tommee Tippee’s Roll ‘n’ Go Bibs make eating on the go an absolute... Read more

10 easy ways to encourage your kids to eat healthier

Article by Sam from Wholesome Productions     1. Cook with your kids. We have found that fussy eaters are much more likely to try food they have played a part in making, which gives you a great opportunity to introduce them to new healthy ingredients.     2. Visit a farmers market. While taking the kids to the supermarket can be a daunting experience with all that colourful pre-packaged... Read more

Bok choy, korma curry, dahl and kidney beans for Victorian babies

Annika’s Favourites in Melbourne is a new range of delicious, frozen and home delivered baby food.  We started the range because as parents, it was important to us to feed our 1-year-old daughter healthy, nutritious meals. When life got busy, though, we couldn’t find anything that smelled or tasted like home-cooked food. We understand that parents don’t always have time to source,... Read more

Feeding kids organic food doesn’t have to bust the budget

While households across Australia continue to take a hit from the current economic slowdown the popularity of organic food is continuing to rise. According to Scott Butler, founder of Melbourne’s leading organic home delivery service, Organic Angels, busy mums and dads aware of the benefits of feeding children organic food are proving that organics can be done on a budget. “Parents are telling... Read more

Shape-Up Tips: 30 minutes is all you need

The heat is on for the annual shape-up, and Curves has the answer: a 30-minute, 3 times a week workout that will have Australian and Kiwi women toning up and trimming down for a gorgeous summer. A half-hour at Curves is quickly becoming as popular as a tea-break for healthier and happier women who want to get into shape and stay there. With more than 5 million members in 55 countries, the worlds largest... Read more

School Lunch Box Tips from Real Mums

The school year has kicked off and we are settling into the year, or not. Either way, you are probably noticing a bunch of School Lunch Box Ideas notes coming home, emails in your inbox and posters at various child related institutes. Argh! We are being bombarded. Never fear! Real Mums is here to help you to decipher the plethora of information, and to stop you beating yourself over the head because... Read more

Constructive Eating Utensils

Telling your kids to “dig in” takes on a whole new meaning with this fun utensil set from Emotional Outlet, a great online store for happening products available to Australia and New Zealand. The bulldozer pusher, fork lift fork and front loader spoon have easy grip handles for your toddler to grip and eat confidently. My two-and-a-half-year-old daughter absolutely loved eating with this cutlery... Read more

Munchee Mug from The Kids Depot

by http://remarkablygreat.com/   One thing I have discovered from having a child is that containers are great! I have a toddler and we are always on the go. That’s why the Munchee Mug, available from thekidsdepot.com.au is a great item to have. My daughter likes Cheerios and the Munchee Mug is the perfect way to carry them around without them ending up everywhere! The mug has a flexible, sectioned... Read more

The Wean Machine

We have exciting news!  A new product is coming to Australia in March 2009 and the Kids Depot are going to stock it!  The Wean Machine™ Fill, squeeze and feed! The Wean Machine helps prepare nutritious and healthy baby food wherever you are. It purees anything from a banana to a selection of food from a plate, without the fuss of setting up a blender, or the potential mess of mashing with a fork;... Read more

Munchee Mugs are in stock!

We now have plenty of Munchee Mugs in stock – not got one? Check them out at www.thekidsdepot.com.au – it’s unique lid allows little fingers in to grab the snacks but doesn’t spill if dropped – I could not live without one! Just $12.99 No more sultanas in the car seat!! Place snacks inside mug and place on flexible sectioned lid Little fingers are able to grab snacks... Read more