Moments that mattered in 2013

Moments that mattered in 2013 2

As the New Year has started I have decided to look back on the moments that mattered in 2013. Last year started with a bang for us and probably the event that will mark 2013 as a great year for us was the arrival of our cheeky little chappy Jelly Bean on 31st January. After … Read more

The end of my breastfeeding journey . . .

The end of my breastfeeding journey . . . 3

Last Thursday afternoon (16th January) marked a bittersweet moment for me as I breastfed Jelly Bean for the very last time. I consider myself to be a very lucky Mummy because when I first became a Mum in 2008 to Little Bean my breastfeeding journey began. Like many expectant Mums I knew from the moment … Read more

100 Best iPad Apps for Kids

100 Best iPad Apps for Kids 4

‘100 Best iPad Apps for Kids: 2013 Edition’ available now on Apple’s iBooks store When it comes to choosing apps to download for you children, how do you decide? Do you let them find their own? Perhaps a bit risky? Do you go on the advice of others, research online or just take pot luck. … Read more

Mummy Matters went to the Toy Fair

Mummy Matters went to the Toy Fair 5

On Tuesday I had a very rare ‘childfree’ day out to the Toy Fair in Olympia courtesy of Galt Toys. The boys toddled off to Nanny and Grandads for fun and frolics (otherwise known as “let’s wear Nanny and Grandad out” day) and Little Bean went to school followed by playtime at the childminders. As … Read more

Safety Guide launched for parents after Christmas Kids Tablet Boom

Safety Guide launched for parents after Christmas Kids Tablet Boom 6

Help is at hand with the new LeapFrog ‘Children & Technology’ Guide More tablets were gifted this Christmas than ever before, with £80 million pounds worth bought just for children. 2013 saw a host of tablet launches following heightened consumer demand, but following the festive tablet boom is a growing concern amongst British parents about … Read more

The den that rescued the playdate!

The den that rescued the playdate! 7

Up until now Little Bean’s playdates have been pretty successful. She hasn’t had loads of them as I have either been heavily pregnant or with a new baby since Little Bean started at school but I had tried to invite friends as and when I can for her because I do worry that she isn’t … Read more

Plum Mighty 4 – Super Snacks for Mini Mouths and Fussy Eaters

Plum Mighty 4 – Super Snacks for Mini Mouths and Fussy Eaters 9

My troubles as a Mum of a fussy eater have been well documented here on Mummy Matters. My troubles with Little Bean seriously affected my confidence as a parent when it came to weaning Beanie Boy, although thankfully he was a different kettle of fish and has been more open to trying out new foods. … Read more