When do toddlers turn into teenagers who never want to get out of bed? Tell me it’s soon, please. Although Eliza’s moved on quite a lot from her days of 5.30am starts, and occasionally we’ll even get an astounding 8am out of her (on nursery days, of course) most of the time she’s up just…
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What to watch when you have a new baby
Read moreThe early baby days after getting home from hospital seem manic, but you don’t really do much other than sit around staring at the baby, wait for the baby to wake up, feed, wait for the baby to sleep and so on. Alex and I were so tired and generally spaced out we didn’t really…
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The 20 stages of watching a film when you have children
Read moreWatching a film seems to have become a big event in our house since we had a baby. We always plan it but it hardly ever actually happens. Although it’s not as rare as our cinema going…the last film we saw was X-Men First Class, nearly three years ago. In theory, watching a film should be…
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Dora Mermaid Doll Review: Dora Bath Toys (And An Dora The Explorer Earworm)
Read moreAre You Looking For Dora Bath Toys? We Review The Dora Mermaid Doll If you’re looking for Dora The Explorer bath toys, we’ve found a good one. Read to find out how we got on with the Dora Mermaid Doll. Does Your Child Love Dora The Explorer Too? OK, parenting confession time. Occasionally, when Eliza…
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Busting myths about breastfeeding
Read moreLet’s Bust Some Myths About Breastfeeding There are so many myths about breastfeeding. A subject about which there are multiple myths and misconceptions, discussed on many a noticeboard, Twitter conversation, and not least in my own head, pre-baby. But what’s true and what’s really, really not? Here’s some of the more interesting lifestyle myths I’ve…
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Breastfeeding hacks – the best tips for baby feeding
Read moreLooking for breastfeeding hacks? Following on from my post on pregnancy life hacks, here’s some simple life hacks* for breastfeeding (* these are useful top tips that will hopefully make a difference to how you nurse and feed your baby). The best breastfeeding hacks: So here’s a round-up of the best breastfeeding hacks. Make sure…
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What to watch when you’re pregnant
Read moreWhat was the last film you saw at the cinema? Alex and I recently realised that ours was X-Men: First Class (it came out three years ago! Shocking, I know). Having children does enforce some changes in your TV and film viewing habits, and I’ve found that being pregnant has too. I have a shockingly…