Free swimming lessons in Auckland!

Starting today, 21 January, and running all week until 25 January, Auckland Council is offering FREE Whānau Nui 2013 Water Safety & Swim Lessons across Auckland.

The aim is to help parents and caregivers to feel safe and more confident with their children around water this summer.

Spaces are limited so you will need to phone ahead to book your space.

For full details of venues and contact details, visit the Auckland Council website.

Article written by the team at Under 5s www.under5s.co.nz. Check out swim schools near you!

January 2013 Competitions!

The first of our 2013 competitions have started!

Subscribe and be in to WIN some very cool prizes from 

• All About Kids Expo 2013
• Bee My Baby
• Ecobubs
• Hilton Brown Swimming
• Punk Baby Clothing
• Mini Sports Club
• SleepDrops. 

Dont' forget you can enter more than one competition during the month. Tell your friends too! 

Enter HERE ... 

Article written by the team at Under 5s www.under5s.co.nz

Kids car seat safety in New Zealand

If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to kids’ car seats, begin by contacting one of over 250 certified Child Restraint Technicians throughout the country that have been accredited by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).

As well as offering advice, they also have the practical knowledge to correctly fit your child restraint into a vehicle and show you how to do it too.

NZTA’s inactive map will help you find a qualified Technician in your area.

 

Under New Zealand law, all children under 5 years old must use a child car restraint that is appropriate for their weight and size. However to be effective, a restraint must be the right size for your child and used correctly.

Find out more about car seat safety .... 


Article written by the team at Under 5s www.under5s.co.nz

Creating an eco-friendly nursery for your baby

Creating an eco-friendly nursery is a lot easier these days. You can ensure it is non-toxic, safe and sustainable, while still making it ultra chic!

From paints to flooring, furniture, bedding and accessories, check out these helpful hints and furniture and decor ideas.


Article written by the team at Under 5s www.under5s.co.nz

 

All About Kids Expo 2013

Don't miss out on this year's event locked in for Sunday 10 March at the TSB Bank Arena, Wellington.

The Expo is THE one stop shopping destination for parents and expectant parents. With over 80 carefully selected stall holders under the one roof, two cafes, lots of entertainment for the kids, selected goodie bags and huge prizes up for grabs.

Under 5s will be there too!

For the latest information visit the All About Kids Facebook page and website and look out for pre-expo specials and giveaways!



Article written by the team at Under 5s www.under5s.co.nz. See our Events page too to see what' s happening near you.

Breakfast recipe - fried eggs and capsicums!

Loving this recipe idea for breakfast sent through from a friend recently. So simple to make, but looks like you've spent hours in the kitchen!

Ingredients 

• Firm red capsicum
• Eggs
• Oil for frying

Instructions 

• Slice the capsicum into circles approx 50mm deep. Carefully remove any seeds.
• Gently heat the oil in a frying pan.
• Add a slice of the capsicum to the pan.
• Crack an egg into the capsicum circle.
• Fry gently until the capsicum has softened and the egg is cooked the way you like it.
• Repeat as necessary.

Enjoy!


Article written by the team at Under 5s www.under5s.co.nz. Check out our other recipe ideas too and have fun making them at home.

Top NZ baby names announced for 2012

Latest statistics!

Article written by the team at Under 5s www.under5s.co.nz.

 

The NZ Department of Internal Affairs has just released a list of the most popular baby names in New Zealand for 2012, with Olivia and Jack topping the charts.

Girls Names

1st    Olivia

2nd   Sophie

3rd    Emily

4th    Charlotte

5th    Ruby

6th    Isabella

7th    Ella

8th    Amelia

9th    Sophia

10th  Ava

Boys Names

1st    Jack

2nd   Oliver

3rd    William

4th    Liam

5th    Mason

6th    Samuel

7th    Jacob

8th    Lucas

9th    Ethan

10th  Noah

It's also fun to check out the list they’ve compiled of the top 100 girls and boys names in New Zealand from 2004-2012 to see where your kids feature. It shows that Jack has proved popular for some time!

Year       Girls Names      

2012       Olivia                  

2011       Ruby                     

2010       Sophie             

2009       Sophie         

2008       Sophie             

2007       Ella                  

2006       Charlotte         

2005       Emma               

2004       Emma       

Year       Boys Names

2012       Jack

2011       Liam

2010       Liam

2009       Jack

2008       Jack

2007       Jack

2006       Jack

2005       Jack

2004       Joshua

Take a look at the full top 100 list of names for 2004-2012 here

Compiled by the team at Under 5s www.under5s.co.nz