Twins
The real cost of twins in Australia: the 5x problem
Twins cost about five times a single baby in the first year. Where that money goes, and the one lever that genuinely brings it down.
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Buying two of everything: what twin parents actually need
You need two of some things and one of others. A calm list of what genuinely doubles, and what the marketing wants you to double.
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Twins
Twin prams in Australia: tandem vs side-by-side
Tandem or side-by-side, what fits your car and your front door, and why last season's model bought pre-loved captures most of the value.
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Carrying two: twin carriers and tandem babywearing
Two single carriers, a dedicated twin carrier, or a wrap. How to carry two safely, and what to check when you buy pre-loved.
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Two cots or one? Setting up sleep for twins
When twins share a sleep space and when they need their own, safe-sleep basics for two, and the standard every cot must meet.
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How to feed twins: tandem, sequential and the gear that helps
Tandem or one at a time, whether you can make enough milk for two, and the small kit that makes feeding two manageable.
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Twins
How common are twins in Australia?
How often twins happen in Australia, why the rate has held steady, and what is behind it.
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Twins
How a twin pregnancy is different
More scans, closer monitoring, and a shorter run to full term. What changes when you are expecting two.
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Twin birth in Australia: what to expect
Vaginal or caesarean, why so many twins arrive early, and what a special care nursery stay actually involves.
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Twins
Twins: what to buy new and what to buy pre-loved
The buy-new list for twins is short. Here it is, plus everything you can safely buy pre-loved when you need two of it.
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Twins
Twin clubs in Australia: how AMBA and local groups help
AMBA and its local clubs run info nights, equipment hire and buy-swap-sell. How to find your nearest, and when it meets.
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Money
How much does it really cost to raise a child in Australia in 2026?
The honest numbers, where the money actually goes, and the one big category you can bring down without your kids missing out.
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Money
The first-year baby budget: where parents overspend
What genuinely adds up in year one, and the tempting buys that a baby outgrows before you have found the receipt.
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Money
Why your second and third child cost less
Every new baby costs less than the one before. Reusing between siblings, and topping up from other families, is how you keep that saving.
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Money
The real cost of a newborn wardrobe: new vs pre-loved
The earliest sizes barely get worn before they are outgrown. That makes them the strongest case there is for buying second-hand.
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Money
12 baby costs nobody warns you about
The quiet expenses that catch new parents off guard, and an honest note on which you can soften and which you cannot.
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Money
How to halve your baby costs without going without
The moves budget-conscious parents already make, gathered in one place, with none of the corners that actually matter cut.
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Safety
The 5-point checklist before you buy a second-hand car seat
A used car seat can be a smart buy or a serious risk. Here are the exact checks the ACCC and Kidsafe say to make first.
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Safety
Is that used cot safe? What AS/NZS 2172 actually means
A second-hand cot can be a great buy, if it meets the standard and passes a few specific checks. Here they are.
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Safety
How old is too old for a car seat?
Car seats do not last forever, even the ones that look fine. Here is why, and how to read the date.
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Safety
Never buy these baby items second-hand
The list of things to buy new is short. Here it is, plus how to buy everything else with confidence.
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Safety
How to check if a baby product has been recalled
It takes about a minute, it is free, and it rules out the one thing you really do not want to buy second-hand.
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Safety
Baby product recalls: what every parent should know
Recalls sound alarming, but they are a system working as intended. Here is how to use it to your advantage.
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Safety
Buying a used pram: the checks that matter
Prams are one of the best second-hand buys going. A few checks make sure you get a safe one.
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Sustainability
Where do your kids outgrown clothes go? The 200,000-tonne problem
Australia sends more than 200,000 tonnes of clothing to landfill every year. Kids clothes, outgrown so fast, are a big part of the story.
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Sustainability
Every pre-loved buy keeps this out of landfill
The national numbers are starting to move in the right direction, and second-hand shopping is why.
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Sustainability
The real environmental cost of fast kids fashion
Cheap, cute and everywhere. The trouble with fast fashion for children is how quickly it is made and thrown away.
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Sustainability
What happens to the school uniforms we bin each year
Uniforms are worn hard, outgrown on schedule, and thrown out in bulk. Most of them did not need to be.
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Sustainability
Australians now buy 240 million second-hand garments a year
Second-hand has shed its stigma and gone mainstream. Here is what is driving it, and why parents are leading the way.
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Guide
From buyer to seller: how pre-loved gear pays for the next size up
Baby things are used for a handful of months. Treat them as something that passes through your house, and the maths changes.
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Guide
Why most parents choose second-hand
The environment matters, but it is not what tips the scales. For most families, the honest answer is simpler.
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Guide
Where to buy pre-loved kids gear
Op shops, classifieds and parent-to-parent apps each do a different job well. Here is how to match the place to the buy.
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Guide
What sells fastest: the pre-loved baby items worth listing first
Clearing space? Start with the things that move quickly and hold their value. Here is the running order.
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Seasonal
Back-to-school on a budget: the pre-loved uniform playbook
Uniforms are one of the biggest back-to-school costs, and one of the easiest to cut. Here is how.
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Seasonal
Winter layering for kids without buying new
A simple layering plan keeps kids warm through an Australian winter, and almost all of it can be pre-loved.
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Seasonal
The growth-spurt size guide: when kids jump sizes
Sizes in Australia can be confusing, and kids never stay in one for long. Here is how to stay a step ahead.
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Seasonal
The first-trimester shopping list: buy, borrow, or skip
A calm checklist that sorts the genuine essentials from the lovely-but-optional, before the marketing gets to you.
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Seasonal
Decluttering the nursery: sell, donate, or keep?
Outgrown clothes pile up fast. Here is a calm system for clearing them, with a simple rule for every piece.
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Comparison
Lhoop vs eBay for kids and baby things
eBay dropped private seller fees in 2026, so the fee argument is over. The differences that are left: protection mechanics and category fit.
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Comparison
Vinted is in Australia now. Is it right for kids and baby stuff?
Vinted launched here in July 2026. What it does well, what it will not touch, and where Lhoop fits.
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Comparison
Lhoop vs Facebook Marketplace
Free and everyone is there, versus protected and built for kids. Where each one actually wins.
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Guide
What to do with outgrown baby clothes
Sell, hand down, donate or recycle. A practical way to decide which pile each piece belongs in, without the guilt.
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Guide
How to buy pre-loved kids clothes in Australia
Dressing your kids well for a fraction of retail, without the lucky dip. Reading condition, getting the size right, bundling, and shopping safely.
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Guide
How to sell kids clothes online in Australia: the 2026 guide
Where to sell, how to price, how to stay safe, and how to get more for the good stuff your kids have outgrown.
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Founder story
Why we built Lhoop
Two boys on the way, a wardrobe full of dresses too good to donate, and a marketplace that never worked for clothes. The story behind Lhoop.
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