You might have read the first part in our series of articles on safer sleeping habits. If not, you can read it here. I’ve never been a big fan of cot bumpers. They make me nervous. Tassels dangling and the potential for children to get stuck underneath them have meant that I’ve always looked for […]
Hypnobirthing – it was a nice idea…
Hypnobirthing was only something I really discovered on birth number three. I longed for a stress-free birth that hopefully resulted in my baby being born in water. After I was given a hypnobirthing audio DVD as a gift, and promptly fell asleep during the first use, I was quietly pumped about the prospect of being […]
Chickenpox awareness
You might have read our post a while back on Chickenpox: Being prepared – if not, you can read it here. The first ever Chickenpox Awareness Week will take place from 4th – 10th May this year. Supported by Care, the number one brand sold into UK pharmacy and makers of ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling […]
Preventing nappy rash
Nappy rash can be miserable for babies and parents. Due to developments in the quality of both disposable and reusable nappies I think we probably all get off a bit more easily than years ago. I wouldn’t say that any of my children have suffered badly with nappy rash but that is largely because I […]
Travelling with children: part two
Welcome to part two in our series of articles about travelling with children. If you missed part one you can read it here. In part one of this series, I said that I know some people can’t contemplate travelling very far with children, for a range of reasons, but I have always prefered to have a […]
Making bathtime a sensory experience: part two
You might have already read part one of our ‘making bathtime a sensory experience‘ article a while ago. We love bathtime in our house, especially when lots of bubbles are involved. I wrote in that article, that I am always on the look out for products to enhance the bathtime experience and appeal to the senses […]
Learning through play
Everyday play can do wonders for little people’s development and learning. You might have read one of our recent articles about the importance of learning beginning at home. This discusses the development of learning sacks which can be used with little ones and suggests some different themes which can be used. You can read more […]
The self-service buffet
Co-sleeping was never something I set out to do with any of my children. They always had their own beds and they were going to sleep in them. Parenting isn’t like that though is it? Things don’t always go to plan and children don’t always sleep well. I wrote a while back about ‘Bed Hopping‘ […]