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Do car seats expire?

January 18, 2023 3 min read

You may have heard that car seats expire, but this is only somewhat true. To make things even more complicated, in New Zealand, car seats meeting the US, European, and Australia/ NZ standards can be sold, each standard comes with slightly different rules and protocol around expiry.

How to stop your child unbuckling their seat belt

January 14, 2023 3 min read

One problem that some parents will face at one time or another is how to stop their child from unbuckling their own seat belt. It can be a problem for children who are sitting in a booster seat that uses the cars three point seat belt. There are products on the market that will slide over the buckle so that the child can't press the button, kind of making them kiddy proof. We don't sell those products because we worry that the average person in the community wouldn't know how to work them at first, potentially slowing things down if you were involved in an

Does my car have ISOFIX?

January 06, 2023 2 min read

We love ISOFIX - we think that it's a fast and easy way to safely install a car seat (child restraint) in your car, and most of the car seats that we sell are ISOFIX compatible. Lots of people don't know if their car is fitted with ISOFIX, but it's easy to check. We've made a video to help you.

Is it OK to wear a Puffer Jacket in a Car Seat?

August 19, 2022 1 min read

Edwards & Co Oscar Mx V Oscar M2

August 04, 2022 2 min read

The Oscar M2 is an updated and refreshed version of the super popular Oscar Mx.

Edwards & Co is a New Zealand brand, specialising in strollers and travel systems that are easy to use, and make getting outdoors with your family fun!

Let's take a closer look at the differences between the Oscar M2 and the Oscar Mx.

Brand Stories: Mark Edwards from Edwards & Co

October 07, 2021 6 min read

Edwards & Co are a New Zealand stroller brand, based on Auckland's North Shore. They specialise in strollers that are designed to impress, and designed to last, their strollers fun to use, and smooth to push. At Global Baby we've been stocking Edwards & Co since 2018, and it has been rewarding to see our two brands grow together. Anita from Global Baby chatted to Mark Edwards from Edwards & Co to find out what makes this brand tick.

Mutsy Nio V Edwards & Co Oscar MX

July 30, 2021 3 min read

Our customers asked us to create a video showing the differences between the two strollers, so here it is! We'll take you through the differences one by one, from wheels to handlebar, and everything in between.

9 Tips for Cutting Back on Screen Time for Young Children

July 20, 2021 4 min read

Recently our family has cut back on screen time. It was hard! Probably the hardest thing I've ever done, harder than giving birth or running a marathon. LOL! But don't let that put you off, the rewards are worth it. Here are some things that I found helpful when cutting down.

Which car seats are good for a 2 year old?

June 19, 2021 3 min read

It's recommended that you rear face your child up to 2 years old. In the event of an accident, a rear facing infant will be supported by the shell of the car seat. Get the low-down on car seats that we recommend for a 2 year old.

How to choose the right adapters for your stroller

June 17, 2021 2 min read

Firstly, what is a car seat adapter? A car seat adapter is a pair of plastic pieces that attach to your pram to allow you to click in your car seat capsule. They're totally handy for short trips, like into the supermarket or for the school pick up. Here we help you decipher the jargon, to decide which adapters you need for your pram and capsule.

Mutsy Nio Demonstration

June 17, 2021 3 min read

If you're looking for a cool, stylish, easy to push stroller that'll grow with your family, you've found it with the Mutsy Nio. Here's a closer look at all the features.

Our Beach Themed Nursery

February 11, 2021 3 min read

We moved into our house near the beach a few months ago, but it took me a while to put together Sonny's nursery. He was happily sleeping in a bassinet in our room (I would move the bassinet into the wardrobe during the day, because we didn't have curtains!). But you know how it is, one day they start pulling themselves up, and you quickly freak out about them sleeping in a bassinet, and move them into a cot ASAP.

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