Category: New Born Advice

So should I swaddle my newborn at night? By the end of this post, you will know 8 reasons you should and whether swaddling will suit your family! Swaddling has been used around the world in different ways since 4000 BC so the practice has truly been around forever. The basic idea of swaddling is…

So what are the best maternity pads in NZ! While I have the best lineup for you today, with the pros and cons for each… That way you can find your best fit. So today we are counting down 10 of the best maternity pads you can buy in NZ. I wished this guide was…

So how soon can you travel with a newborn by car? How can you make it so that the travel is comfortable and not stressful? How long can you travel with a newborn in a car seat? These are all questions you probably have after adding a new addition to your family, so today I…

Getting your newborn to sleep in their bassinet can be no easy feat… Luckily A Real Mum NZ is here to help you! After this post, you are going to be a baby sleeping pro! Plus not feel so guilty about contact napping and the ways you choose to get your baby to sleep. It…

Newborn shots can be a stressful time in new a new parents life. I know it was enough to keep me up worrying a little at night. I have compiled a list of 8 things you must know, that are going to help the process of newborn shots so much. This is going to help…

Newborn colic remedies are an essential thing to know for your early days with a new baby! As I sit here writing this it is 10.45pm, and our poor bub was the most upset I have seen her in her whole 2 months of life today… till about a half an hour ago. This post…

You need these c-section breastfeeding tips. Having a baby is a really exciting time, but there is so much to learn and breastfeeding is not as natural as you may think it is! Feeling this way is totally normal and you are not alone. This post may contain affiliate links! Thankyou to anyone who buys…

Essential newborn items! Newborns come with a whole range of their own challenges, with those challenges there are items that can actually make life easier… Adjusting takes time, figuring out your own routines… it all takes time! The most important thing to remember at this time is to go easy on yourself. This post may…