Safety Tips for Kids While Playing

Toys

Playing is essential for kids as they are growing older. It is in their nature to play, and you need to allow them to spend time playing. Even if they mess things up, or they become difficult to control while they are playing, you need to enable them to explore. Otherwise, they will start holding … Read more

Parenting Tips: Introducing Baby to Bottle Feeding

bottle feeding

As I look at my youngest son sitting on the sofa in his school uniform after his second week in Reception Class I’ve been inclined to give myself a little pat on the back. I have successfully raised three children to school age and apart from their odd little quirks and ways (which make them … Read more

WIN Tickets to The Baby & Toddler Show Sandown Park + Discount Code

Baby & Toddler Show Promo Code

The UK’s Biggest Baby & Toddler Show is returning to Sandown Park, Surrey from 6-8 October The Baby & Toddler Show, supported by Emma’s Diary, returns to the South East this October and with it comes all the shopping and expert advice new and expectant parents need to give their baby the best start in … Read more

#Win the NEW Pregnancy and Baby Milestones books from Mother & Baby E: 30.04.16

Pregnancy Milestones book jacket

 Pregnancy Milestones Pregnancy is such an exciting and life-changing experience – but it can also be quite scary and overwhelming. With 60 years of experience in guiding women through  pregnancy, the expertise of the team at Mother & Baby is second to none. As the UK’s number one Pregnancy, Baby and Toddler magazine, Pregnancy Milestones, … Read more

Sleep like a baby – Elektra Cloud9 Nap Mat Review plus Giveaway!

Elektra Cloud9

When Little Bean was a baby I remember having the discussion with other Mums about where their children would nap during the daytime. From about 6 weeks old all of my Beans had their daytime naps upstairs in their cots so that they weren’t disturbed and I have to say I have been lucky since … Read more

Tips for introducing a new baby to older siblings

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With the imminent arrival of Royal Baby Number two for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge I’ve been asked by baby brand Johnson’s for my top tips on introducing a new baby to older siblings after they carried out research of UK parents for their top tips for settling into life with as a family … Read more

Baby Annabell Rock-a-bye Baby

Baby Annabell

And so it begins, the hunt for Christmas presents is on with only just over 10 weeks to go until the big guy hops into his sleigh! The Beans are already getting excited about Christmas and have started collecting catalogues in the shops we visit so that they can start cutting out pictures of the … Read more