Toddler (1–3 years): upgrades that keep them safe and you sane
Toddlers outgrow the newborn kit fast. The decisions that matter now are the next car seat stage, a sleep setup for a child who stands and climbs, gear that survives daycare and travel, and toys that do more than light up. Every link below is a shortlist built on Australian standards.
The next car seat stage
When to move up (and when not to)Shoulder markers, not birthdays. The law from 6 months to 7 years, and the safest practice.
Convertibles and boostersHarness-to-booster seats, narrow seats for three across, and reclining boosters.
Convertibles and boostersHarness-to-booster seats, narrow seats for three across, and reclining boosters.
Sleep for standers and climbers
Sleeping bags with legsSleep-suit bags for toddlers who walk in the cot, in 1.0, 2.5 and 3.5 TOG.
TOG by room temperatureHow to dress a toddler for a hot January night or a cold Melbourne July.
Portacots for travelWhat’s safe for occasional sleep away from home, and the weight limits that end it.
TOG by room temperatureHow to dress a toddler for a hot January night or a cold Melbourne July.
Portacots for travelWhat’s safe for occasional sleep away from home, and the weight limits that end it.
Eating at the table
Getting around
Travel strollers and joggersCabin-size strollers for a toddler who still naps, and air-tyre joggers for parks and gravel.
Toddler carriersBack-carry capable carriers for the “carry me” stage.
Flying with a toddlerOverhead-locker strollers, seat rules and the snacks that save the flight.
Toddler carriersBack-carry capable carriers for the “carry me” stage.
Flying with a toddlerOverhead-locker strollers, seat rules and the snacks that save the flight.
Play that builds skills
New guides for the toddler years
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