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Founders of Tree Hut Village a parent to parent baby equipment hire service in Australia

How your unused baby gear can earn you money

Make money renting out your unused baby gear to parents travelling with young children, thanks to enterprising mum Eva Wintersberger and her partner Tom Brown, the founders and directors of Tree Hut Village.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Friday, 23rd June 2017|Leave a reply

Girls wearning skirt as part of the school uniform

Girls’ school uniforms – let them wear shorts and pants

Research shows that girls wearing dresses to school directly results in girls doing less physical activity. Are we prioritising tradition and gender norms over the needs of school girls? Largely we are, and it's time we acknowledge that this needs to change.

By Dr Amanda Mergler|Monday, 19th June 2017|Leave a reply

The danger of children climbing on unstable furniture

Tips to prevent toppling furniture accidents in the home

Each year in Australia, hundreds of children are injured by toppling furniture or TVs. Up to two each year are killed. These accidents can happen in the blink of an eye so it is important to do everything you can to make your home safer. Here are some ways to prevent these injuries from occurring...

By The Bub Hub Crew|Friday, 5th May 2017|Leave a reply

5 things I wish I’d known before I had a baby

To be honest, this list could have been WAY longer. Looking back on those early days there are many things I wish I had done differently. Things I know now...

By The Bub Hub Crew|Tuesday, 2nd May 2017|Leave a reply

The typical Australian is a 38-year-old mother of two according to the 2016 census data

Are you tired ‘Claire’?

According to the 2016 Census, the average Australian is a 38-year-old woman with two kids. There's strange comfort in knowing that the 'average' Aussie is slogging it out day to day, much like many other amazing mothers I know.

By Chadia Sucur|Friday, 28th April 2017|Leave a reply

Pregnant belly with bow on it, the gift of pregnancy and a baby through surrogacy

Surrogacy and why many parents break the law

Queensland, New South Wales and the ACT have laws in place outlawing overseas surrogacy but these laws have never been policed. A number of parents have shown off their newborns in major newspaper stories. No authorities have come knocking.

By Sam Everingham|Wednesday, 26th April 2017|Leave a reply

How your mortgage can help fund your child's education

Is the secret to saving for your child’s education in your home loan?

Wouldn't it be nice if one of your biggest expenses - your mortgage - could also help you save for the future cost of education. Well, now it can. And here's how ...

By The Bub Hub Crew|Monday, 24th April 2017|Leave a reply

7 tips to help you budget for a new baby

The key is to plan carefully, be prepared and to set yourself up now so you don't have to stress about what the future holds. To do this you'll need three things - good advice, practical tools and financial services you can rely on. Here's some tips on how to get all three ...

By The Bub Hub Crew|Monday, 10th April 2017|Leave a reply

New mother asking questions about her baby on the Bub Hub forum

7 reasons to join the Bub Hub forum community

Asking for help, venting your frustrations or chatting to a friend can ease your stress. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of realising you're not alone! But it's not always easy to connect and that’s probably why the Bub Hub forum is such a popular part of our site.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Monday, 20th February 2017|Leave a reply

Mother and child from Ethiopia received a birthing kit

How to throw a baby shower with a social conscience

Ali, pregnant with her second child, didn't want another baby shower, but having experienced a difficult first pregnancy and complications at birth, wanted to give back in some way. She decided to host an Assembly Day putting Birthing Kits together for women in developing communities.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Tuesday, 31st January 2017|Leave a reply