life with your mini,
made simpler.
a calm, reliable hub for the practical stuff — calculators, guides, directories, and free printable templates. less searching, more enjoying life with your mini.
why mini mode exists
built in the quiet, overwhelming moments of early parenthood
mini mode was born in the late nights in the rocking chair — endlessly searching, second-guessing, opening twelve tabs and finding three different numbers. one place to bring everything together — so you can spend less time searching, more time with your mini.
start where you are
wherever you are, we've got you
the right tools, calculators and guides land in front of you when you actually need them — by stage.
planning to conceive
before babyeverything to help you prepare for the journey ahead.
pregnant
0–40 weeksguidance, tools, and support through every trimester.
newborn
0–3 monthssupport for those early, overwhelming weeks.
3–6 months
3–6 monthsbuilding routines and preparing for what's next.
6–12 months
6–12 monthsa stage full of change, growth and new routines.
12+ months
1 year +life with a busy toddler (and everything that comes with it).
tools & calculators
any stage27 free calculators — CCS, FTB, PPL, cost forecast, sleep, and more.
free printables
free, printable, properly designed
meal planners, shopping lists, routine planners, sleep logs — branded in mini mode colours, free for every Aussie parent.
find a daycare
every childcare centre in Australia, scored out of 10
we built the mini mode score so busy parents can spot a great centre in seconds. NQS ratings, service range, capacity and contactability into one number you can trust.
explore
everything kid-friendly, in one place
local AU directories — from weekend playgrounds to school holiday activities.
playgrounds
2,700+ across 14 cities
school holidays
every break, every state
places to eat
kid-friendly cafes + dining
near me
everything close by
guides + journal
fresh from the team
pre-conception checklist — the 12-month head start for AU parents
the planning-to-conceive checklist most parents wish they'd had. health, money, leave, hospital, household — what to do 12, 6, 3 months out and the month before.
what to buy in each trimester — spread the cost, skip the hype
a no-pressure, AU-friendly buying timeline for pregnancy. trimester 1, 2, 3 + the month before. spread cost, avoid wasted spend, focus on what babies actually need.
what's normal in a newborn — the 0–12 week reference card
the things that look weird but aren't. weight loss, poo colours, breathing, sneezing, jaundice, hiccups, startle reflex, sleep — what's normal in newborns and when to call a GP.
designed for real Australian parents