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 […]
Hypnotise your children to sleep
It would be fair to say I’ve not been blessed with four little darling sleepers. They’ve all had their moments, some ‘moments ‘ have lasted longer than others and we aren’t through the other side yet. It’s fine. It’s hard but it’s fine. I’ve embraced it as the norm. The good night’s are the unusual nights […]
The postpartum diaries: weak nails
Welcome to part two of our postpartum diaries series. Part one focused on hair loss. 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 of your child and […]
Win baby and toddler soothers
Does your baby or toddler use a soother or dummy? They are not something that any of my children have ever taken to, despite my best efforts sometimes to encourage them to chew on something else other than my nipples! Anyway, for those of you whose children do use them we have a couple of […]
The last breastfeed
Remember, remember the 5th of November 2015 – I will. I’m not sure if I ever gave much thought to the last breastfeed over nine years ago as I gave my first born her first feed. After all, that was only the start of the journey. I’ve spoken before about my views on breastfeeding and that […]
Win tickets to The Baby Show at ExCeL, London
The Baby Show with MadeForMums, the UK’s leading pregnancy and parenting event, will be returning to ExCeL, London from 19th – 21st February 2016. The Show is a must-attend event for new and expectant parents with over 200 exhibitors showcasing the very best baby and infant essentials. It’s the only show to feature all the […]