If you’re due to have your baby in winter, you’ll be faced with the additional challenge of having all the Newborn Winter Essentials to keep your little baby warm and safe in the harsh cold. Babies aren’t able to regulate their temperate in the way that adults can. Therefore we have to keep them warm …
Growing up, I remember writing a letter to Santa here and there, although I never remember posting them. They were somehow magically sent to him! It wasn’t until I received a present from Santa with my Mum’s handwriting that I knew she had been Santa all along! Even then, Christmas was still magical to me. …
Packing for your hospital bag should be carefully planned so you have all that you need for a night or two in the hospital. As you never know when your birthing day will arrive, aim to have your hospital bag packed at around 36 weeks pregnant. This list will help you to pack everything you …
Breastfeeding in public can seem daunting at first. Whipping out your breast in front of strangers, isn’t the most comfortable thing in the world for many. However, it does get easier. I had never really thought about breastfeeding before I became pregnant. As an adult, I hadn’t seen many women breastfeeding their babies around me. …
First Day of School – How to Prepare Your Child The first day at school is a big step in any child’s life. It’s equally as important for parents as your child is entering a new chapter. This chapter is a huge step however. You were able to be quite hands on before school but …
My Tried and Tested Tips When Flying With a Baby Flying with a baby can seem like a daunting challenge. You don’t know what to expect, your baby’s mood can change in an instant and there is the fear of upsetting fellow travellers. Both of my children took their first flight at around 12 weeks …
Potty Training in 3 Days Method When my firstborn was 2 years old, I came across some information on Potty Training in 3 Days. To be honest, I thought it was a bit far fetched to potty train in such a short amount of time. However, when it came to motherhood, I had been keen …
Anti-Racist Parenting – Raising Anti-Racist Kids Raising anti-racist kids is bringing up children to be accepting of others. As a black woman living in the UK, I have grown up in a world where I have continuously been made to feel as though I have to hide and change who I am in order to …
American Girl Bistro Houston We recently visited Houston over Christmas and New Years and couldn’t wait to see what the city had to offer for families. I had heard so much about American Girl dolls and knew I wanted to take my daughter to a store at some point. Being from the UK, we …
How to Manage Visitors After Birth You’re nearing the end of your pregnancy and you are finalising plans for life with your new addition which includes seeing visitors after birth. Taking your baby home is one of the most exciting days in this new chapter. Settling your baby into their new home, getting into some …
