Riff Raff Ramblings

Taking your baby or child to a day-care centre is an exciting time! Not only will they spend the day away from you, they will learn to listen to teachers, share and play with others, and develop different skills that will help shape who they are and how they learn! When spending a day away from home, regardless of your child’s age or stage, there are some important things you...

The overriding public health message ‘breast is best’ makes women feel that there are only two choices to feed their baby: 1) to breastfeed and be seen as a good mother or 2) to bottle feed and be considered a bad mother. But in reality, the way that you feed your baby does not make you a good or a bad mother and there are lots of different options for feeding your baby.

Comfort items can be a really helpful tool for your child for many years to come. Comfort items can reassure your child when they’re not with you, help them sleep, comfort them and help them feel at home when they are in a strange place. Comfort items can be a Riff Raff Sleep Toy, a blanket, a dummy or an item of the parents clothing. 

One of the most-asked questions expectant and new parents ask, right next to “Why is my baby crying so much?” and “Is green poop normal?,” is “Do I really need to babyproof my home?”

Before you know it, your little bundle of joy will make their debut in your home. Are you ready? While no one is ever truly “ready” to become a parent, they can make their home more welcoming, organized, and efficient for a new baby and their very demanding (but adorable) needs. Here are a few ways you can ensure that all your i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed when...

Our aim is to teach babies healthy sleep habits and positive sleep associations.  There are 2 parts to this process.  Building a bond.  Building sleep associations.

If you’re a first time parent, you’re probably kicking yourself you didn’t invest in shares at the local chemist. Who knew choosing the right thermometer would be so crucial, right? We’ve gathered the best collection of snot suckers, thermometers and handy first aid things that you’ll be needing during your parenting journey.

Experiencing your baby's firsts can be such an exciting time. Teething can be a tough phase for you and your little one to navigate. Some babies will breeze through teething as though nothing is happening, and others will have obvious discomfort and show lots of signs and symptoms of teething.

Reading your child a bedtime book is a beautiful way to bring the day to a close and signal that it’s nearly time for sleep. This family tradition has stood the test of time and is something we might even have special memories from our own childhoods. Don’t let this lovely ritual fall prey to busy working schedules as there are many benefits, comforts and joys it can bring to...

For thousands of years, in cultures across the world, parents have worn their babies in wraps and slings. Western 'civilisation' has been slow to catch onto baby wearing, but in recent times there has been a huge increase in the range of stretchy wraps and baby carriers available locally.

A good way to keep your baby or toddler entertained during your outside adventures is to mix up the ‘mode of transport’.