Bluey actress Melanie Zanetti says parents tell her the animated series has ‘changed their lives’

Melanie Zanetti says that the children’s series Bluey has changed the lives of parents.

The Australian actress, who has played Bluey’s mum Chilli since 2018, explained that the two standout moments revolve around a time out for tired parents and the infamous ‘tactical wee’. 

‘I have heard parents say that there is an episode where Chilli is just like “I need 20 minutes”,’ the 37-year-old told 7Life. 

‘Parents tell me that this episode has really helped their conversations with their children.’

She said parents also love that the show encourages having a ‘tactical wee’ which means going to the bathroom ‘just in case’. 

‘The advice changed their lives. Brilliant, I love it,’ she said.

The Australian actress, who has played Bluey’s mum Chilli since 2018, explained that the two standout moments revolve around a time out for tired parents and the infamous ‘tactical wee’. Her character on the show is pictured 

The star went on to say that mothers and fathers even tell her that the series helps them better communicate with their children. 

‘I’ve heard dads say that the show has taught them how to engage with their kids and how to talk to them about important issues. 

‘It has changed their lives’ Melanie added. 

‘I’ve heard dads say that the show has taught them how to engage with their kids and how to talk to them about important issues’ Melanie said 

She said parents also love that the show encourages having a ‘tactical wee’ which means going to the bathroom ‘just in case’. ‘The advice changed their lives. Brilliant, I love it,’ she said

Melanie walked the red carpet at Wednesday’s AACTA ceremony where the children’s show picked up a prestigious award.   

It landed the AACTA Award for Best Children’s Program for 2022, a gong it has won for four years running. 

The show, which airs on ABC Kids, is about a six year-old Blue Heeler dog, ‘who turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures’.

The show, which airs on ABC Kids, is about a six year-old Blue Heeler dog, ‘who turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures’