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Kids (and big kids) LOVE SHOWBAGS! And let’s be honest, choosing your showbag was basically a very serious childhood budgeting exercise. Who else remembers studying the showbag guide, circling the must-haves, highlighting the absolute essentials and then doing the maths to see how many you could squeeze into your pocket money budget? Well, the tradition continues! This year, some of the Kids in Adelaide crew have had a sneak peek at the...

About Auteeze Auteeze is an Australian sensory-comfort brand thoughtfully created to bring comfort, calm and a little more ease to everyday life for children and families. The idea for Auteeze came from personal experience. Its founder has her own sensory sensitivities and had tried weighted blankets herself, but often found them too warm. She also saw firsthand the challenges families can face through a close friend whose son had sensory...

Book Week 2026: Costume Ideas, Swaps & Ways to Keep It Fun (Without Breaking the Bank) Book Week is back — and this year, the stories are coming to life! From childcare centres and kindergartens to ELCs and schools, families across Adelaide will soon be getting ready for one of the most exciting (and sometimes slightly stressful!) parts of the school year: Book Week dress-up day. The 2026 Book Week theme is “Symphony of Stories”, giving...

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday 6 September, and whether you’re planning a day out or hunting for the perfect gift, now’s the time to start making plans. We’ve pulled together some of our favourite ways to celebrate with Dad across Adelaide, from action-packed adventures and laid-back lunches to locally made gifts and family-friendly experiences. You can book something fun for the Father’s Day weekend or grab a voucher to gift now and enjoy...

If ever something deserved its own day, chocolate has to be right up there. World Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 7 each year and given Adelaide has so many fantastic purveyors of the sweet cocoa treat, we took one for the team [that’s you guys] and volunteered our tastebuds this World Chocolate Day to sample some South Australia’s BEST! Actually we made the kids blind taste a heap of delicious products below, just for...

If your kids are currently obsessed with rockets, planets and “what’s beyond the stars?”, they’re not alone. Space is having a major moment right now and lucky for us, Adelaide has some incredible experiences to fuel that curiosity. Whether you’ve got a future astronaut, a curious stargazer, or just kids who love a good immersive adventure, here are the best space-themed experiences in and around Adelaide. Fun Fact: Did you know South Australia...

Shop online at uglyswan.com.au (use code “kia” for 20% off at checkout) Ugly Swan have nailed the game changer of all hair brushes and genuinely, I am happy to tell you that the Kids in Adelaide team LOVE these seemingly magical kids detangling hair brushes. Fun fact, we are yet to meet any one who has tried them, who doesn’t like them. It’s kind of one of those ‘if you know, YOU KNOW’ stories. We came across...

The South Australian Government School Sports Voucher program was expanded again in 2026 to include 2 x $100 vouchers per child, per calendar year to cover the costs for sport, active recreation and music fees. The vouchers are available to children living in South Australia in Reception to Year 9. The good news is that in 2027 the age will increase to 18 so that children aged 5-18 will be able to access 2 x $100 for extra curricular...

All she wanted for her birthday was a ‘big girls bed’ Because we are so happy with her big sister’s Origin Mattress, we went straight for that again and this time chose the newest model the Origin Hybrid Plus Mattress. Honestly, it’s a dream. 29cm high and made from multiple premium layers that combine plush comfort with solid ergonomic support working together to create the comfiest sleep ever. Get $25 off with the code...

Choosing a bike for your kids can be tough. With so many options and so many price points, plus throw in balance bikes and training wheels and sizing and it can all feel a tad overwhelming. The KiA family have kids of all ages and we were so lucky to try out some of the base bike range, an Adelaide based family business offering a range of bikes catering for bike riders aged 2 to 11 years old. base bikes 16 inch model The 16 inch base bike is...

In case my kids weren’t already lucky enough to have a pool, check out the EPIC new inflatable waterslide and floating water mats we received from Aussie brand Crocpad to go with it! Talk about the best summer ever! If you’re after a waterslide for your pool but don’t want something permanent or you rent your house or you have little kids and want something soft and inflatable but still SUPER FUN – this is for you. The...

No screen doesn’t mean no fun! Our little tester has officially declared the Yoto Player her new favourite thing and honestly, we can see why. This clever little box has become part of our daily routine, from morning dance parties with Yoto Radio to winding down at night with bedtime stories, white noise and calming sounds. It’s fun, it’s educational, and best of all it’s completely screen-free. What is a Yoto Player? Think of it as the...

Looking for ways to save these school holidays? We’ve rounded up the best discount codes, coupons, and special offers available in and around Adelaide to help keep the kids entertained without breaking the bank. Whether you’re planning a fun day out, booking a school holiday program, or grabbing a treat the whole family will love, this is your go-to list for family-friendly deals this October. Check back regularly—we’ll be adding more...

Showbags are such a fun and often highly anticipated purchase for families and kids attending The Royal Adelaide Show. Given dollars are tight for most Adelaide families we love the idea of buying a showbag or (showbag alternative) that offers something practical, oozes bang for buck is still fun and has something for every one in the family to enjoy. Enter our list of fantastic South Australian Show Bags. We found it really hard to pick a...

Here’s To Strength Community Wellness Hub is Australia’s first one stop self care experience! Their mission is to bridge the gap of access to vital healthcare, wellness and welfare services through their community wellness hub, pantry and support fund initiative. Their vision is to simplify self care and prevent health and wellbeing decline by replicating their solution focused service Australia wide. They aim to end the stigma...

Kids have some BIG feelings……right? If you hard relate to that opening sentence, let us introduce you to Brave and Able ®. Not only are these two very cute and cuddly, they’re also a great tool to help kids take charge of their brains and encourage slow, strong breathing that will help them calm down and take control of an anxious or stressful situation. The built in light in the tummies of Brave and Able ® slowly turns on and...