Even if you’ve been to ante-natal classes, binge watched One Born Every Minute and religiously read your ‘What to Expect’ book, preparing for labour can be equally terrifying as it is exciting. Whilst every labour is different and what works for one may not work for another, here are some of the best tips and …
Expecting a new baby? The baby market is huge and there are so many things that you could buy for your new baby, some that you need, and a lot that are nice to have, but definitely not essential. Here’s a list of the essentials, that should be on your baby shopping list. Vests and …
When you’re preparing for labour or birth, one of the things you’ll want to get prepared is your hospital bag. Having this ready to go well in advance will give you peace of mind, and means that when the time comes, you don’t have to think, just grab and go. Hospital bag essentials Here are …
Are you fed up with people telling you to get some good sleep in before the baby arrives? I can’t even count how many times I heard that while I was pregnant. Sleep? What is this mythical sleep? You’re hot, heavy, suffering with heartburn or indigestion. Is it even possible to get a good night’s …
Are you getting enough sleep? Research from the National Sleep Foundation suggests that the average adult needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night, to function at their best. If you are a new parent, it’s very unlikely that you’re getting anywhere near this much! Chances are, you’re feeling more than a little …
‘Maybe she’s not the wife you wanted’ This is what my 4-year-old daughter said to my husband over breakfast one morning. We both laughed. But actually, it wasn’t really funny. I was pretty hurt that she’d come to that conclusion. A little worried she might possibly be right. And angry. Both with him and with …
A daily routine can be really beneficial to children and help make life simpler and happier all round. It can provide a sense of safety and security to children which is especially important for early development. Having a routine simply means trying to do the same things at the same time each day. Some people like …