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Introducing allergens to your baby can be a daunting task. Many parents delay the introduction of the top 8 allergens until their baby is well into eating solids. However, pediatricians recommend starting earlier for the best results. This guide will walk you through the process, ensuring you do it as safely as possible. Introduction Introducing allergens to your baby can feel overwhelming. With so many potential risks and uncertainties, it's natural to feel apprehensive. However, early introduction is key, and with the right approach, you can do it safely. Let's dive into the details and ensure you're well-prepared for this...

There are many opinions on water consumption for infants, babies, and toddlers, but most medical institutions agree that water should not be offered before six months of age. Too much water can displace valuable nutrition from formula or breast milk and may disrupt a little one’s electrolyte balance. Additionally, most healthcare professionals agree that water isn’t necessary in the first year of life, as breast milk and formula are composed mostly of water. When Can Little Ones Drink Water? Water may be introduced in small amounts after six months of age. According to Better Health Victoria, little ones can have...

Have you always wondered why you should come and join one of our messy play classes? We’ve put together a list of the top 5 reasons why you shouldchoose First Senses as your messy play experts.    1. *Enhance children’s learning and development * All our activities during our sessions are planned in line with children’s developmental milestones and learning in mind. With over 12 years experience of working with children Emma is qualified to ensure our activities aid their learning. Sarah is also a qualified Early Years Educator with over 8 years of working in the sector *(check out our About Me...

With half of Australia now in some form of lockdown, the days can be long at home, especially if children are home too. Keeping them entertained for longer than a minute can be difficult, so Nesk Kids wanted to share some play activities that could hopefully help in your home. 1. Build Snow People Grab some playdough, buttons, googly eyes, sticks and some grapat orange cones and create some snow people ⛄️❄️  2. Create Loose Parts Patterns Use some coloured tape, your loose parts and create a line design, shape design, letter design, or picture design. Get the kids to line up your grapat mandala pieces or coloured loose parts along the lines....