The breast vs bottle debate is not something I openly get involved in normally, but there is so much in the press at the moment it is hard to ignore. There are some people who have the choice taken away from them, often for medical reasons and might for example be told they cannot breastfeed. This […]
Healthcare once you’re a parent
Guest post: Chris Whittle MBChB and BMedSci (hons) and founder of High Street Huddle Each of us has very different experiences of healthcare; from a one off broken bone to the solemn last days of a much loved parent or grandparent. Any experience as a child will likely not be remembered well; it may be a […]
Summer drink ideas when pregnant or breastfeeding
When you are pregnant or breastfeeding the thought of drinks outside in the sun and long summer nights drinking pretty cocktails are quite frankly a bit of a tease. So when everyone is having a Long Island Iced Tea or a Pimms this summer what will you be drinking? I’ve never been a big drinker, […]
Little people, big questions: part three
If you have been tuned into our series on “Little people, big questions” you will know that part two covered “Mummy, how is the baby going to get in?” – if you didn’t catch it, you can read it here. Of course, it goes without saying what part three relates to… Another one of those […]
Money saving tips for families: part twelve
If you have been reading lately you will know that we have been running a series on money saving tips for families. We have covered a range of topics, with all sorts of money saving tips, so be sure to check out the other articles when you get a chance. Have you heard of High Street […]
The perfect new baby gift
Are you wondering what to get a newborn and their family for a gift? Are you bored with all the things you have seen and fancy something a bit different? Do you love gorgeous, yet practical things that are presented perfectly? If so, The Baby Box Company might be for you. The company was started by […]
Little people, big questions: part two
You might have read part one of “Little people, big questions” – if not, you can read it here. If you have a reasonable age gap between your children, you may have had the dreaded question…”how does the baby get in?” Of course, that most likely leads to “how does the baby get out?” … […]
Learning to self-feed
Watching children grow and change and develop new skills is one of the really exciting things about being a parent. The rate at which these changes happen can be quite spectacular. Our smallest little man had his eight month check recently and it was a great reminder of all the amazing things he can now […]