Author Archives: Nikki Tandy

Hot little hats to keep cool little heads warm this winter

Hot little hats to keep cool little heads warm this winter

There’s a very good reason most babies are born with next to no hair. It’s so they can don stunning little hats like these to keep those precious little heads warm.

Down the rabbit hole – the ultimate Babyology guide to all things Alice

Down the rabbit hole – the ultimate Babyology guide to all things Alice

All the buzz surrounding Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland has put us in such a spin here at Babyology HQ that we’re fighting a terrible urge to head out to the garden and paint all the white roses red. Or is that red roses white…

Here birdy, birdy, birdy – sweet mobiles for baby

Here birdy, birdy, birdy – sweet mobiles for baby

We love birds at Babyology. Our fetish for all things feathered has led us in recent months to present you with every manner of avian delights.

Sakura Bloom baby slings for elegance you can wear

Sakura Bloom baby slings for elegance you can wear

Bugaboo pram? Check. Il Tutto nappy bag? Check. Designer duds for baby? Check. Now, finally, here’s a high-end baby sling to add to the official Babyology must-have list for all those mummies who like a little luxe with their nursery gear. Take a deep breath and gaze in awe at the rather stunning and undeniably … [Read more.]

Caps for Sale! The perfect folk tale for cheeky little monkeys

Caps for Sale! The perfect folk tale for cheeky little monkeys

It may be the naughty monkeys, it may be the natty headgear or it may be that my East European ancestry means I can actually pronounce Slobodkina without stuttering but I’ve always had a soft spot for classic children’s book Caps For Sale.

Messy eater? Smock it to them with Kitty and Zac

Messy eater? Smock it to them with Kitty and Zac

My daughter is a spectacularly messy eater. She’s also very stubborn and refuses to wear a bib. Which means I spend a rather long time in the laundry trying to get tomato and strawberry stains  out of her designer clobber. But I think I’ve found the perfect foil for her messy ways.

Kids hungry for a great read? Then serve up The Incredible Book Eating Boy

Kids hungry for a great read? Then serve up The Incredible Book Eating Boy

Every so often a picture book of such staggering genius comes along that you just have to add it to your kids’ collection. The Incredible Book Eating Boy is one of these.

The perfect world map for teeny tiny globetrotters

The perfect world map for teeny tiny globetrotters

One measly plane ride to Queensland is all it took for my kids to get bitten by the travel bug. They’re already planning our next family holiday but this time we’re going to “help” them choose a destination that’s a little more exotic than the Gold Coast getaway they cajoled us into the first time. … [Read more.]

Wooden toys with plenty of heart from Maya Organic

Wooden toys with plenty of heart from Maya Organic

Like thousands of mums across the country, my heart skipped a beat when it was revealed almost three years ago that a certain range of very popular wooden trains had been contaminated with lead paint. I remember trawling through my train-addicted two-year-old son’s toy box to remove every suspect engine while thanking my lucky stars … [Read more.]

Get all crafty with make-your-own calendars from Milkbun

Get all crafty with make-your-own calendars from Milkbun

My firstborn started prep this year and losing him to the schoolyard isn’t just a bittersweet moment for me. His little sister (and full-time shadow) is also feeling the loss of her constant play companion. She’s torn between missing him dreadfully and enjoying the freedom that comes with having no big brother to boss her … [Read more.]

Vunce Upon a Time – a tot-friendly vampire tale

Vunce Upon a Time – a tot-friendly vampire tale

Little boys love ghosts and ghouls and gory stuff. The trick is finding a bedtime story that’ll tickle their spooky bone without leaving them too scared to sleep. So parents of boo-sotted youngsters are going to want to pounce on Vunce Upon a Time.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! An hysterical book for preschoolers.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! An hysterical book for preschoolers.

If your kids are anything like mine, they hear `no’ a lot. As in no, you can’t have chocolate for breakfast; no, you can’t have a snack before dinner; and no, you can’t play outside without your hat. So all hail genius American writer Mo Willems for creating a stunningly original picture book where toddlers … [Read more.]