New to Bluey? Watch “Baby Race” and “Sleepytime” (spoiler: you may cry).

Because Bluey will soon become a part of your world.

It’s no secret Bluey is more than just a kids’ show. Entertainment that’s rich in storytelling and life lessons, the Aussie made show reflects modern parenting as we know it today.

Among the many standout episodes, “Baby Race” and “Sleepytime” continue to resonate deeply with families. In fact, “Sleepytime” won the Australian Directors’ Guild Award in 2021 for Best Direction in a Children’s TV. Both storylines strike a delicate balance between heart and humour. So much so, we’ve used these episodes as inspiration for our Cosifit™ Bluey Nappy prints which you can find on Sizes 1, 2 and 4.

In this piece, we’ll deep dive into some of the themes of each episode, unpacking emotional moments and parenting lessons we can learn from each episode. We hope these are insightful, help you better understand Bluey and maybe even inspire you to watch (or rewatch) with fresh eyes.

“Baby Race” – Season 2, Episode 49

Synopsis

If you’re in the thick of early parenting, “Baby Race” is a must-watch. This tender episode follows Chilli (Bluey’s mum) as she reflects on the early days of motherhood. Like so many new mums, she finds herself caught in the trap of comparison as she watches other babies roll, crawl and walk before Bluey. As this unfolds, she quietly wonders if she’s doing something wrong and milestones start to feel like measurements of success. You’ll notice some of Bluey’s friends in this episode as babies such as Coco, Snickers and Judo who are printed on our Cosifit™ Bluey Nappies. These characters follow us in the later episodes showing that real-life friendships can grow in early motherhood.

Find out where to watch “Baby Race” here.

Themes Explored

What we can take from this episode is that self-doubt is such a big part of parenting and comparing your child’s milestones to others can breed self doubt and unnecessary pressure. It reminds us that all babies and parents are different and kids hit their milestones when they are ready. “You’re doing great” is a beautiful quote from Bella (Coco’s mum) to Chilli and this really hones in on the fact that kindness and reassurance in early parenthood goes a long way.

Where to find them on our Cosifit™ Bluey Nappies.

You can spot “Baby Race” inspired prints on our Cosifit™ Bluey Nappies in Sizes 1 and 2.

“Sleepytime” – Season 2, Episode 26

Synopsis 

A widely loved episode is “Sleepytime”. A beautiful and unconventional episode that captures the chaos of parenting through the night, normalising nappy changes, bed-hopping and kids waking up. “Sleepytime” is a reminder that while exhausting, these moments are fleeting. 

Find out where to watch “Sleepytime” here.

Themes Explored

The episode introduces themes of independence as we follow Bingo through the night, resolving the show in her own bed – a big milestone for a little child. Meanwhile Bluey has her own sleepytime dramas, waking up and needing comfort from her parents. There is a stark contrast between Bluey’s night-time worries and Bingo’s new found sleep time confidence. This shows us how siblings (or children generally) go through different phases no matter their age. That sleep regressions even at the later stage in life are normal and how gentle reassurance helps to build their confidence.

Where to find them on our

Cosifit™ Bluey Nappies. You can spot “Sleepytime” inspired print on our Cosifit™ Bluey Nappies in Size 4.