Now that we have a baby (and one that is starting to become mobile at that!) we also want to get loads of house things done! Typical! Although its easier said than done when your number 1 priority is getting pregnant, bear in mind that things take a lot longer and a lot more organisation …
My baby is 5 1/2 months old and has very nearly nailed rolling from back to front. He is not at all interested in going the other way! Other things he can do include: sleeping through the night; playing games like peek-a-boo; blowing raspberries; grabbing and holding objects and giggling, smiling and babbling. Despite all …
As lockdown is now easing (and hopefully for good!) I thought I’d list some of the best memories I have of this time with my little family of 3. This list isn’t in any particular order, just a few things that have come to mind that have helped me to enjoy this time as best …
Isaac has just turned 5 months and has now been sleeping in his own room for the last few nights. Coming to the decision to move him has not been easy. We were confronted by conflicting advice regarding when to do it. Safety was our main concern. However, we also considered the ability to transition …
Yes, you read that right! Breastmilk is blue! I’m not talking full-on Thomas the Tank Engine blue but more a subtle tint or hint of it in an otherwise white-ish cream. (Though that wouldn’t have made a very exciting title!) The colour stages of breastmilk Gold – Soon after (and sometimes before) baby is born …
My baby is now approaching 5 months. Where that time has gone I have no idea! As time is rushing by, I thought I would make a note of all his little quirks and tentatively ask: Is my baby the only one with these bizarre behaviours?! Leg slamming My baby’s favourite night time game at …
This blog post takes a look at the potential mental health effects of the Covid19 lockdown on our babies and young children. I am one of many mums with a young baby during the Covid19 pandemic. I am at least fortunate enough that mine was born in February when we were not quite in lockdown. …
Is it just us or does your baby get all giggly and jolly just as you’re settling them down for the night? Isaac’s bedtime is often his happiest time of the day. This seemed a little odd to us at first as we expected him to be sleepy and if anything a little grumpy. We …
I am sitting here expressing milk for the 4th time tonight (no not tonight… its now 6am, how did that happen?!) My 4 month old has hit a tricky spot, namely the infamous ‘sleep regression’! I did not see this coming after our blissful sleeps since 11 weeks (please refer to my previous super smug …
I’ve never had the thickest of hair, however during pregnancy it became lustrous and lovely. Downside – it wasn’t going to stay that way! Just when I thought I’d avoided it, my baby hit the 3 month mark and bam! My hair just began to fall out in clumps… According to todaysparent.com this is known …
