Have you just had your first child and are a bit unsure what to do? 

Are you overwhelmed by the range of gadgets available and don’t know which ones to buy?

Parent tech is a huge market that can be difficult to navigate, so we’ve gone out and found some of the best products out there that will help you get through those first few tricky months (or years!)

Do you wish that being a parent was easier? 

Looking for new ways to help you keep an eye on your children? 

In this article, you’ll find out how you can make your home “smart” and how it will make being a parent so much easier.

Struggling to manage your kids? Are they Costing you the earth?

Do you need a few tricks and tips to stop you losing your mind?

We’ve scoured the internet to find the best parenting hacks around to make your life a little easier. Read on to find out more.

This week in The Loop we make pals with a new gang of playful desk buddies by Toca Boca x Acne Jnr., we get wide eyed over animator + director Lucas Zanotto's latest personal project and we prescribe a dose of warmth and zingy colour in the form of Christopher Corr's joyous Instagram feed.

Making your home a comfortable and fun place to be for your kids can require some decor and design compromises but kids' stuff needn't amount to ugly clutter and the things you need to have around to keep them healthy and safe needn't look horrid either.

Here's a little collection of cool things that help make your bathroom an appealing place for your kids - but that keep you happy too! 

This week in The Loop we celebrate Benjamin Brush's arrival on Kickstarter with a round-up of all things toothy. We revisit the adorable photo story archives of My Milk Toof, watch as artist Cristiam Ramos paints portraits with toothpaste and we play a silly game of Crocodile Dentist!

If you’re having a hard time getting your kids into brushing their teeth (and, let’s face it - who hasn’t at some time?), we’ve got some tips to help you on your way to good habits, healthy mouths and gleaming smiles!

Guess what?! We've just launched the newest member of our smart family on Kickstarter! You told us that getting your kids to brush their teeth was a real pain - so we made Benjamin Brush. We can't wait to introduce you...

This week in The Loop we marvel at Melissa Kaseman's gorgeous photography project, Preschool Pocket Treasure, in which she documents the contents of her three year old son's pockets. We also step back and appreciate KITRA's excellent large scale murals and environmental installations and we contemplate following Handmade Charlotte's instructions on how to make a DIY 'Off The Grid' play house!

Start teaching your kids to brush their own teeth properly when they’re toddling and, by the time they’re 6 or 8 years old and brushing all on their own, they’ll have the routine and their technique down for life.

We help you get the basics down!