Category: Baby & Toddlers
The BEST free (and low-cost) things to do with kids near me and Illawarra wide. Discover budget family friendly fun in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. We can’t wait to show you our best kids friendly activities, attractions and places to explore. Written by local parents, Parents Guide Illawarra is your guide to free and low […]
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 […]
Our Parents Guide Illawarra toddler guide, is written by a local mum. Here she shares great local insight on getting out and about with toddlers in the Illawarra. Discover the best things to do with toddler and young kids Wollongong wide. With our thanks to local mum Alyssa Vaartjes for her ‘best of Illawarra toddler […]
What to do with your baby in Illawarra and Wollongong and how to meet other new parents and mums! As of 14 weeks ago, I officially became a “local mum” following the birth of my daughter Lenny. For all the new parents reading this, I firstly want to say the biggest well done to you […]
Living in Wollongong and the surrounding suburbs is like living in paradise; there are many suburbs with pros and cons. Here at Parents’ Guide Illawarra, we have chosen fifteen of the best suburbs for families to consider. We look at amenities, schools, a sense of community and all the important things you need to look […]
There are so many amazing parks and playgrounds in our beautiful part of the world! Here at Parent’s Guide Illawarra, we have searched for the best toddler-friendly playgrounds in Wollongong and the Illawarra. As a local mum writing for Parents Guide Illawarra, I’ve seen my kids tackle all the play equipment, and they all got […]
Discover enclosed playgrounds and gated parks in Wollongong and the Illawarra. Read on for perfect outside play places for toddlers or runners. We’ve got your family needs covered at Parents Guide Illawarra. We’ve all been there. Desperate to get the kids out of the house (and even more so, desperate for a caffeine hit) but […]
We are darn lucky to call the Illawarra home! With the beach on one side, escarpment (and its lookouts, bushwalks, flora and fauna) on the other and a plethora of great places to explore, kids in the Illawarra have the kind of childhood that’s not always possible in the big city. Here are 15 of […]
The South Coast of NSW has so many beautiful, family-friendly holiday getaways. If you are looking for family accommodation, family day trips, or kid friendly destinations on the South Coast of NSW, let us inspire you! Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we’re all about the best things to do with kids in Wollongong, Shellharbour to Kiama, Shoalhaven […]
Looking for dog-friendly holiday parks, pet-friendly camping grounds or caravan parks on the South Coast of NSW? At Parents Guide Illawarra, we know local families – and that includes the four-legged kind! As your trusted local expert on family-friendly things to do across the region, we’ve sniffed out the very best places where pets are welcome too. […]