Time for another top 10 post now that Isaac is 9 months old! Here are some of the best products we bought (or were gifted) in the last 3 months. *I also have product recommendations for newborn babies and those aged 3 to 6 , months – perfect for this time of year, with Christmas …
Best baby buys
My recommendations for great things to buy for your new baby, by age. Everything from comprehensive product reviews to top ten lists, with links to items on Amazon and other websites. All products reviewed are owned and used by my baby and me.
Top 10 best baby buys for 3-6 months!
Now that my baby is 6 months old, I thought I’d take a look back at some of the things we have bought him (or had gifted) that have gone down a treat! This top ten will be a random mix of generally awesome baby products for babies from 3 to 6 months of age, …
Top 10 best baby buys of 2020 for 0-3 months!
Here I review the best products I have bought (or received) for our baby from birth to 3 months old. It has taken a lot of thought to compile this list. We have so many wonderful things for Isaac and have seen some lovely toys and items bought for other babies too. However, I have …
Is your baby hot and bothered?
We are seeing some very warm temperatures currently and with lockdown caging us in it can be extra frustrating and difficult for our little ones to keep cool. I have noticed some changes in Isaac this week. This may be due to us approaching a new leap (see the amazing book ‘Wonder Weeks’ for more …
Tummy time – treat or torture?
From as early as birth onward tummy time is one of the most important activities for babies to develop core strength and balance. This is in preparation for rolling over and eventually crawling. It can also help to prevent head-flattening which can happen if a baby is laid on their backs for too long at …
Best sunshades for pushchairs!
It is hot hot hot this week and time to ensure our little ones are comfortable and protected from the heat and sun. Temperatures of 35+ would often shut us inside. However with restrictions on meeting small groups inside we are more likely to be out in the hot weather in order to achieve (some) …
Rotating baby clothes – reuse and recycle with your family!
Baby clothes are super cute but don’t be a sucker for marketing! Do your bit for the environment and your purse-strings and start sharing your baby clothes (and toys/baby care things)! The expense and waste of baby clothes According to a UK study, first-time parents are spending an average of £10,000 on a baby for …
Nappy changing – smarten up your ‘Poop Point HQ’!
We live in a 3 storey house and, while blessed with space, this can have downsides including running up and down the stairs constantly to change nappies! I was pregnant for what felt like forever and in the 42nd week I was desperately bored! I decided to use my time to create a little nappy …
Baby-wearing and the TICKS guidelines
Baby-wearing is all the rage at the moment with many benefits for both parent and child. A few of these include improved bonding, reduced chance of flat-heat syndrome and hands-free holding. Using a carrier or sling can even reduce the incidence of postnatal depression. However, baby-wearing can so easily go wrong if you’re not quite …
Trimming those tiny razor-sharp nails!
I have found one of the trickiest parts about caring for a newborn (despite the sleepless nights!) is keeping their tiny nails short and blunt. I never realised the damage a baby can do to themselves with their super sharp claws. Imagine an angry cat in a fight over milk and you have my baby …