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Shopping options for parents of babies, toddlers and young children in the Wollongong / Illawarra area

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Discover places for children and the rest of the family throughout Illawara and beyond.

From The Blog

Apr 01
Fire Station Open Day – Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra

Fire Station Open Day is on Saturday May 9, 2026, 10am to 2pm. Visit your nearest Fire Station Open Day in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Illawarra! It’s an unmissable day of meeting our wonderful firefighters, plus exploring the trucks and specialist equipment. Everyone is welcome and it was our kids favourite experience for many years. […]

Mar 29
Pregnant? Check out this FREE new baby bundle you get in NSW – it’s awesome!

You are pregnant? CONGRATS! We have some more lovely news for you – share this far and wide with your fellow ‘up the duff’ community in NSW! Courtesy of an initiative from the NSW Government – The Baby Bundle bag – a FREE Baby Bundle designed to support the health, development and well-being of your […]

Mar 29
Parenting Support Services for Baby Sleep, Settling & Post-Natal Depression – Illawarra & Wollongong

Discover parenting, baby and post natal support services in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Illawarra wide. Parents Guide Illawarra helps you find what’s on and support locally, including expertise on baby sleep, settling, feeding or to help manage post natal depression (PND). We know parenthood is an incredible journey, but the adjustment and sleep disturbances can be […]

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