Since having my own babies a delightful trend in baby toys has emerged – felted wool. While I couldn’t take full advantage of felted rattles, balls and friendly creatures for my own children, I can for friends with new babies and my first shopping stop will be Asher Jasper.
Eco-parenting is absolutely the way of the future. Indeed it’s the way of right now, with eco-considerations guiding many of the product decisions parents make. Well-established brands are rising to the global challenge of providing eco-friendly goods which not only take care of the planet but protect our little ones from potentially harmful chemicals.
When my first daughter was born, my Mum gave her the softest, warmest pair of little cream-coloured leggings. They weren’t cheap but lasted most of her first year and went on to be worn by my second daughter. They were made from Australian merino wool and that was my first encounter with the wonderful fibre … [Read more.]
Wow, this is certainly a very modern cot. The bold design, the sleek lines, not to mention that it’s made from one the most environmentally friendly woods available.
Babies are sometimes (often, I hear some of you say) hard to put to sleep. Then once they’re dozing, the trick is getting them to stay asleep.
If you are still not convinced that iPhones can do everything, try this on for size.
Do you remember that old chenille bedspread on your grandparents’ bed? The fluffy one with a fringed hem that had a certain mothball scent to it? Well these old family favourites are now being used in an delightful new way.
It’s easy to tell my three are siblings when you compare their baby photos. The eyes aren’t the give-away, even though they share the exact same shade of blue. And it’s not even that they all have the same cute little snub noses. It’s because they all sleep exactly the same way – with their … [Read more.]
It’s winter and here’s the scenario. Little ones are happy when they get tucked in at bedtime but fast forward three hours and the crying starts. They’ve kicked off their blankets in their sleep and have woken up because they’re cold. We’ve probably all been there at one point and I’ll bet a good majority of … [Read more.]
When I first spotted this baby teething toy I didn’t quite know whether to be horrified or laugh. Then the practical mother in me took over and I thought “It’s actually a really well-designed teether.”
Hospital stays after you’ve had a baby can either be terrific (a holiday for me as I didn’t have to cook) or not-so-fabulous (just want to be home in your own surrounds). Either way, there is one thing hospitals have that lots of new mothers would love to have at home – the clear Perspex … [Read more.]
An elevated chair for my newborn was absolutely invaluable, especially when my second arrived while my eldest was a busy two-year-old. It gave me a spare moment with free hands and kept baby happy in cushioned luxury.