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.
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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) …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
