Category: Baby & Toddlers

Discover our best swimming pools, Illawarra wide. From heated indoor pools with toddler & kids areas, to our family friendly outdoor pools. Plus rock pools with ocean views that are great for kids. We’ve got your swimming needs covered! Wollongong has some amazing free entry swimming pools too. Grab your swimmers and plan some happy, […]

Searching for the best dentist for kids in Wollongong, an affordable dentist near me, or the best family dentist in Illawarra? We can help your child’s first dentist appointment to be calm and positive one. Plus, you maybe eligible to get free dentist checks for your kids. Taking care of children’s teeth is crucial for […]

Let us short cut you to the best beaches for kids and families in Wollongong and the South Coast of NSW. We are so very blessed to be spoilt in the Illawarra and South Coast with a smorgasboard of beautiful coastline, rock pools and stunning beaches. Seriously, where else can you say you live amongst […]

Wondering about becoming a foster carer in the Illawarra or greater NSW? If you’re looking into the different types of foster care and for the best foster care agency to choose, read on. Our Illawarra & Wollongong region has a strong need for more foster carers. So we thank you for considering fostering and how you can […]

Welcome to Stuart Park, one of Wollongong’s best playgrounds and parks by the beach. It has incredible play equipment, is accessible for wheelchairs, is great for bikes and offers a lagoon to paddle and swim. Plus Stuart Park has toilets, cafe’s, shady spots and free bbqs. Here’s our comprehensive review of the award-winning / all […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cringilla HIlls, one of Wollongong’s newest playgrounds completed in 2022. It was designed to be all inclusive, from ‘bumpy’ frog out the front to the outrageous pump track it’s a great time for all. With this Illawarra playground, bike & BMX track, walking trails and picnic spots, pack your bikes, kids and mates for a […]