Affordable Happiness: useful tips from KidsLife

Regardless of whether you’re a first-time mum or dad or an experienced parent: parenting invariably involves a lot of expenses. What premiums are available? Are you entitled to any allowances? How to keep things affordable? These are all questions we would like to help you with. On this page you’ll find everything you need for affordable happiness. From concrete tips on how to save on children’s stuff to an overview of premiums.
A safe space for baby: how to secure every room in your home?

A safe space for baby: how to secure every room in your home?

As soon as they get to a certain stage in their development, baby will start crawling around and exploring every nook and cranny. But there’s no need to panic, as KidsLife tells you how to make your house, apartment, palace or log cabin safe... 
A safe space for baby
The maternity bag : what to pack for the delivery in the hospital?

The maternity bag : what to pack for the delivery in the hospital?

Just ahead of the birth, you have so many things to think about, including what to pack in your maternity bag to take with you to hospital and when to start. How to head for the hospital without the stress? It’s easy, KidsLife has come up with a complete checklist so that you don’t forget anything when the big day finally arrives.
What to pack in the maternity bag?
I'm pregnant

I'm pregnant

You’re pregnant! Congratulations! Perhaps you already have children and know what to expect? Or perhaps this is your first baby? One thing’s for sure: you’ve got 9 emotionally-charged months ahead of you. KidsLife is happy to assist you throughout your journey, right from the very onset of your pregnancy. And our handy tips will ensure that you don’t miss out on any benefits during ‘Project Baby.’
I'm pregnant
Gynaecologist or midwife: who does what?

Gynaecologist or midwife: who does what?

When you are pregnant, it is important to keep a close eye on your health and that of your baby. But who takes care of this monitoring? A gynaecologist or a midwife? Who does what? Who can you share your concerns with? And are these appointments reimbursed? These are all important questions for the parents-to-be.
Gynaecologist or midwife: who does what?
Time credit with or without a justified reason: everything you need to know.

Time credit with or without a justified reason: everything you need to know.

A break from work? Everybody needs it from time to time. Here, you'll find the answer to questions like: What are the conditions for taking time credit? Can I get time credit benefits? Are the rules different if I work in Education? 
Time credit with or without a justified reason: everything you need to know.
Want to calculate your Child Benefit payment amounts? Discover what you’re entitled to here!

Want to calculate your Child Benefit payment amounts? Discover what you’re entitled to here!

Keen to calculate your Growth Package, Child Benefit or Family Allowance payment amounts? Discover what you’re entitled to via our handy online tool! All children are entitled to the Basic Amount. Discover whether your family is entitled to any additional premiums and allowances.
Calculate your Child Benefit payment amounts
Cheap, second-hand baby items

Cheap, second-hand baby items

How long is your wish list of baby essentials? Already breaking into a sweat at the mere thought of how much it will cost? Don’t panic! Request your Starting Amount or Maternity Allowance on time, and get started with our great savings tips.
Cheap, second-hand baby items
Maternity leave, parental leave and time credit

Maternity leave, parental leave and time credit

Would you like to spend more time with your family? The good news is that you can. Because as a parent, you're entitled to maternity leave, birth leave, parental leave and time credit. How does it work exactly?
Maternity leave, parental leave and time credit
Managing on a budget

Managing on a budget

Do you want to improve your quality of life, but are worried you won't be able to make ends meet? Or are you one of those many families for whom, despite having two incomes, the end of the month always comes too soon? Where does all the money go? And is there a way you can do more with less? 
Managing on a budget