If there is a time in your life that you want to remember with crystal clarity, then it’s when you become a mother for the first time. It’s such a magical experience; a new life and an entirely new chapter beginning in your life — of course you’re going to want to remember it as much as is possible.… View Post
When you find out you’re going to have a baby you make lists of all the things you are going to need, pram, bottles, nappies, cot, babygrows etc. However, we rarely think about those white daggers from hell that will turn our little angels into grumpy angels….teeth! Gummee has put together a helpful teething guide for you so you can know what to expect and when.… View Post
Now that the summer holidays are in full swing it can be challenging to keep your kids occupied and entertained. Often you might also struggle to find childcare for the summer holidays. However, while you can’t always guarantee that the weather will be perfect, you can guarantee you’ll find the perfect childcare when you use the www.childcare.co.uk website.… View Post
It’s that time of year again, the weather’s gorgeous and you’re thinking about back to school for your tots and teens. With UK school budgets really tight with economic pressures at their height, is it time that us parents started to help ease the burden?… View Post
One of the biggest changes that you can make to your life is to have a baby. However, it is important to note that the costs of raising a child have increased and are still going up. This is why it is important that you plan ahead and managing all of your finances will play a major role in the preparation of parenthood.
The most stable of household budgets can be severely impacted by the costs of a new-born. There are a number of tips that you should consider that will help with your planning. These basics will minimize the worry of having a baby on a budget.… View Post
Any parent will tell you about a number of things that you take with you when your children are small. Whilst some of it will be precautionary like a spare change of clothes etc. There are items that are good to have to hand as you go about your day-to-day tasks/adventures.
Whilst pushchairs come with large shopping baskets they can be difficult to access what you need. Especially for things you are always reaching for like juice cups etc. The Choopie CityBucket offers a solution to this issue.… View Post
With three children I have had my fair share of bedtime issues with each of them. From Roo, who just wanted to hold my hand all the time – which was lovely whilst she was in the Moses basket next to the bed but no so much once she was in her cot. Then Tigger, who decided that he’d like to wake hourly for almost two years just for a quick cuddle – endearing but so tiring.
Then there is Piglet, who possibly sleeps better than them all, apart from she is a jiffler – she is almost never in the same place when I go back in to check on her. Blankets etc. don’t last five minutes as they are discarded against the side of the cot.… View Post
If you have missed a period, it is important to take a home pregnancy test so you can decide what to do next. If you suspect that you may be pregnant, then there are a few things that you should be aware of. If you are experiencing extreme nausea then this may be a sign that your hormonal levels are changing and your body is preparing for egg implantation. … View Post
Sleepyhead of Sweden recently contacted me to see whether I would like to try out their Sleepyhead Grand model to aid Piglet’s sleeping. At first, I assumed that she would be too old for it as I thought that these were only for smaller babies. However, I was completely wrong. The Sleepyhead Grand model is aimed at babies/toddlers aged 8-36 months and can be used in a variety of different ways.… View Post
A little while back I received a very exciting email from the Social Network Solutions team asking me to get involved in their Tots & Tykes campaign. The idea behind the campaign was to showcase… View Post