While the concept of a ‘shotgun’ wedding is very dated these days, because there is really no stigma attached to having a baby ‘out of wedlock’ so plenty of couples wait until after the birth, some couples still prefer to hold the big day before their new arrival – sometimes out of preference, and sometimes […]
Music is the answer
The chance to put your feet up doesn’t have to be a ‘once a year’ treat on Mother’s Day – and spending more time with your loved ones doesn’t have to be reserved for special occasions. New research from Sonos has revealed that families who listen to music out loud spend an extra hour together […]
How well do babies see?
Have you ever looked at your baby and wondered how well they can see you? At birth? At two weeks? Two months and then as they grow and develop? How amazing would it be to be able to understand just what they can see when? Now you can! Vision Direct has launched an online tool to […]
How your sleeping position might be hurting your back
When you crawl into bed each night, it’s likely that you don’t think twice about the position you sleep in. From lying on your back to snuggling up on your side, there are a variety of stances you can take during the night. However, could the way you snooze be having an impact on your […]
The postpartum diaries: thyroid control
Welcome to part four of our postpartum diaries series. Part one focused on hair loss, part two on weak nails and part three looked at skin changes. Over the course of this series we will be looking at a range of issues that can affect women in the postpartum period. This period is normally talked about as […]
The postpartum diaries: skin changes
Welcome to part three of our postpartum diaries series. Part one focused on hair loss and part two on weak nails. Over the course of this series we will be looking at a range of issues that can affect women in the postpartum period. This period is normally talked about as beginning the moment after the birth […]
50 greatest yummy mummies competition
There is a great new series of gift books for adults out now from I am the Greatest – including two new titles just in time for Valentines Day, “Lovers” and “Yummy Mummies“. Designed to make your loved one feel as much of a yummy mummy as Kate Middleton or as great a lover as Romeo, these […]
A double act
Having children close together in age can be hard work but mostly it makes for lots of fun, and a tight sibling bond. It’s like having your best friend over to play the whole time! With 21 months between the oldest two and fifteen months between the youngest two I’ve seen some beautiful sibling bonds […]