Parenting Advice
Benefits of Breastfeeding
FOR BABY
- The perfect food: Breast milk is natural and full of nutrients and antibodies that help protect your baby from infections and allergies.
- Easy to digest: Breast milk rarely causes constipation and includes over 100 nutrients.
- Promotes normal weight gain: Breast milk is naturally formulated for a baby’s diet and even protects against future obesity.
FOR MUM
- Burns more calories a day: Once your milk supply is built up, you are burning between 200-500 calories a day.
- Reduces stress levels: Breastfeeding can reduce stress levels and help you feel happier.
- Fewer sick days: Nursing mums take less days off because their babies receive valuable immunities.
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Our products are BPA free.
Bisphenol A (or BPA for short) is a compound used in the manufacturing of many plastics, including baby drinking and food containers. Studies have suggested this chemical may leach into liquids and have negative health effects in high doses.
HaggleBaby always stock BPA free items, putting your mind at ease. Our breast pumps, storage containers etc. are BPA free to the best of our knowledge
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Choosing the Best Wheels
Stroller Styles
Flat-Fold Strollers
Suitable from birth to approximately 18kg, flat fold strollers are both convenient and comfortable. Generally these strollers will include a multi-recline backrest, lockable swivel wheels along with many other standard features and benefits.
Travel Systems
Suitable from birth up to 20kg, travel systems include a removable car seat capsule and a premium stroller. Travel systems enable you to take an infant capsule from your home to the car and back to your stroller without disturbing your baby.
Umbrella Strollers
They are portable and convenient, featuring lightweight and compact frames for easy moving and storage.
3-Wheel Sport Strollers
Suitable from birth to 18kg, 3-wheel strollers are ideal for active parents. The front wheel swivels for easy steering on smooth surfaces, while the oversized back wheels are designed for effortless travel over rough terrain.
Twin Strollers
Twin strollers are available in tandem or side-by-side format which fit through standard doorways and have lockable swivel wheels for maneuverability.
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Handy Hints
Lifestyle
Consider the lifestyle of your family. Whether it’s city life or exploring rough terrain, choose a stroller designed to suit your needs.
Storage
Consider where you will be storing your stroller. If you travel mostly by car, make sure your folded stroller fits in the boot.
Convenience
Do you know how to fold your new stroller easily? Ask our friendly staff for a demonstration in store.
Safe Car Seats
UNDER 6 MONTHS
Children under 6 months must use a rear-facing car seat or infant capsule.
6 MONTHS – 4 YEARS
Children between 6 months and under 4 years must use an approved rear-facing or forward-facing car seat with an inbuilt harness.
4 – 7 YEARS
Children between 4 and 7 years must use an approved forward-facing car seat with an inbuilt harness or approved booster seat.
Please ensure you contact the Road/Traffic Authority in your State for specific laws.
Exceptions
As with any rules, there are exceptions you should think about when selecting a child restraint. It’s important to remember that whilst the current laws in some states are age-based you should always consider the height and weight of your child when purchasing your restraint. If your child is taller or heavier than the recommendation for the product you should consider a restraint suitable for the next stage. See our friendly staff in store if you have any questions.
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Ensure a Safe Fit
It is recommended that you have your infant restraint fiited before the birth of your child.
Always have an authorised fitting station fit or check the restraint for you. To find the location of your nearest authorised fitting station contact your state motor authority
Safety in the Home
It is important to make sure you have checked every room in your home for these potential dangers or hazards:
- Are all dangerous items kept out of reach and cupboards and drawers secured with locks?
- Are safety outlet plugs blocking all unused power points?
- Are door stoppers/door grips being used to prevent fingers being caught or slammed in doors?
- Are all door knobs covered to prevent access into unsafe rooms?
- Are hard corners covered with cushioned guards?
- Are all blind and electrical cords wound up and secure to prevent strangulation?
- Are shelves and wall units secured with straps to prevent from falling over?
- Is furniture away from windows and are all windows locked?
- Is there a stove guard and stove handle covers to avoid accidental burns or fires?
- Are safety gates in place to stop your child entering parts of the home that are off limits or are unsafe?
- Is the toilet lid kept down with a lock?
- Are there non slip mats or appliqués in the bath to prevent falls?











