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Every morning I am made a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee, with milk added just the way I like it. To enjoy with some yummy toast and honey, all lovingly prepared by Essie. Who is two years old. Wait, what?
Playtime: Hape My Coffee Machine & Pop-Up Toaster Set | Review
Every morning I am made a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee, with milk added just the way I like it. To enjoy with some yummy toast and honey, all lovingly prepared by Essie. Who is two years old. Wait, what?
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I meant to post this review months ago so huge apologies if you've been waiting to read it! I wrote it back when Essie was six months old, but do you remember we had that choking incident? I struggled for a long time after that and life felt very surreal. And it seems I just forgot to hit publish! I have been having a good sort out of my laptop files today and came across it sitting there, waiting to go live. Big oops! So here it finally is: my review of one of my absolute favourite baby nursery products, the Sleepyhead Deluxe Baby Pod!
Baby Loves: Sleepyhead Deluxe Baby Pod | Review
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I meant to post this review months ago so huge apologies if you've been waiting to read it! I wrote it back when Essie was six months old, but do you remember we had that choking incident? I struggled for a long time after that and life felt very surreal. And it seems I just forgot to hit publish! I have been having a good sort out of my laptop files today and came across it sitting there, waiting to go live. Big oops! So here it finally is: my review of one of my absolute favourite baby nursery products, the Sleepyhead Deluxe Baby Pod!
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Last month Essie turned one and a few days later took her first steps. Since then there's been no stopping her. She tears through the house like a tiny Tasmanian devil and is into evvvvverything. It's a delight to watch her playing and learning and her collection of carefully chosen toys is steadily growing. We were sent a Hape Tito the Turtle Pull Along toy to review which is a great addition and ideal for little ones who have just started to walk.
Playtime: Hape Tito the Turtle Pull Along
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Last month Essie turned one and a few days later took her first steps. Since then there's been no stopping her. She tears through the house like a tiny Tasmanian devil and is into evvvvverything. It's a delight to watch her playing and learning and her collection of carefully chosen toys is steadily growing. We were sent a Hape Tito the Turtle Pull Along toy to review which is a great addition and ideal for little ones who have just started to walk.
Most readers will know that I'm a big fan of cloth nappies, what with all my fluffy spam on Instagram, and I have used reusable nappies with all three of my children. I have never been able to get my husband on board with them though, so we also use disposable nappies. There are also times when I would prefer to use disposable nappies myself, for example, when we go on holiday. I'm always keen to use products that are as environmentally friendly as possible so Bambo Nature's recent blogger event was a great chance to meet the brand, learn about the new skincare products, catch up with some familiar faces and have some fun!
Bambo Nature Blogger Event at Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens
Most readers will know that I'm a big fan of cloth nappies, what with all my fluffy spam on Instagram, and I have used reusable nappies with all three of my children. I have never been able to get my husband on board with them though, so we also use disposable nappies. There are also times when I would prefer to use disposable nappies myself, for example, when we go on holiday. I'm always keen to use products that are as environmentally friendly as possible so Bambo Nature's recent blogger event was a great chance to meet the brand, learn about the new skincare products, catch up with some familiar faces and have some fun!
Back in my pre-baby days I'd get excited about new shoe deliveries. Nowadays, it's the arrival of a new pushchair that gets me all giddy! The Diono Quantum Classic is based on the best-selling original Diono Quantum travel system. The new version has a range of updates to suit all parents and Diono kindly sent us one to review. We've really been putting it through its paces over the last few weeks and here's how we got on with it!
Review: Diono Quantum Classic Pushchair
Back in my pre-baby days I'd get excited about new shoe deliveries. Nowadays, it's the arrival of a new pushchair that gets me all giddy! The Diono Quantum Classic is based on the best-selling original Diono Quantum travel system. The new version has a range of updates to suit all parents and Diono kindly sent us one to review. We've really been putting it through its paces over the last few weeks and here's how we got on with it!
Essie has really become such a curious and inquisitive little girl recently, and with her newfound skills of pulling herself up to standing and cruising furniture, she is able to get about and explore anything that catches her eye. Which is usually the kitchen cupboards! Fisher-Price have launched a new product which seemed perfect for this stage of Essie's development: their 2-in-1 Sit-To-Stand Activity Centre, and they kindly sent us one to review.
Playtime: Fisher-Price 2-in-1 Sit-To-Stand Activity Centre Review
Essie has really become such a curious and inquisitive little girl recently, and with her newfound skills of pulling herself up to standing and cruising furniture, she is able to get about and explore anything that catches her eye. Which is usually the kitchen cupboards! Fisher-Price have launched a new product which seemed perfect for this stage of Essie's development: their 2-in-1 Sit-To-Stand Activity Centre, and they kindly sent us one to review.
One of the nursery items I was most excited about using with Essie was the SnüzPod 3-in-1 Bedside Crib, which was kindly sent to me to review along with some beautiful Snüz bedding and accessories. Like with my two older children, I was keen to have Essie sleep close to me so that the night feeds would be a little easier and I would hopefully get a bit more rest in between feeds.
Baby Loves: SnüzPod 3-in-1 Bedside Crib - Full Review + DISCOUNT
One of the nursery items I was most excited about using with Essie was the SnüzPod 3-in-1 Bedside Crib, which was kindly sent to me to review along with some beautiful Snüz bedding and accessories. Like with my two older children, I was keen to have Essie sleep close to me so that the night feeds would be a little easier and I would hopefully get a bit more rest in between feeds.
This is a collaborative post sponsored by Bepanthen.
Nappy rash is something that affects a lot of babies and toddlers, with up to a third experiencing it at any one time. My children have generally been lucky and very rarely suffer with nappy rash, but all three have had it a handful of times. Teething, being poorly or being in a nappy for a long time (such as night-time) seem to have been the main causes of soreness with my brood - and eating blueberries!
Protecting against nappy rash with Bepanthen
This is a collaborative post sponsored by Bepanthen.
Nappy rash is something that affects a lot of babies and toddlers, with up to a third experiencing it at any one time. My children have generally been lucky and very rarely suffer with nappy rash, but all three have had it a handful of times. Teething, being poorly or being in a nappy for a long time (such as night-time) seem to have been the main causes of soreness with my brood - and eating blueberries!
Can you believe that in just over six weeks it will be Essie's first birthday? It will also be my birthday, but I expect that Essie will totally take all the birthday glory from now on. And that is absolutely fine with me! It does feel like only yesterday that my little lady arrived, and you might Annie Haak sent a delicate little silver bracelet with the initial E and a baby girl charm to celebrate Essie's birth.
Mama Style: Annie Haak Mother's Day Jewellery
Can you believe that in just over six weeks it will be Essie's first birthday? It will also be my birthday, but I expect that Essie will totally take all the birthday glory from now on. And that is absolutely fine with me! It does feel like only yesterday that my little lady arrived, and you might Annie Haak sent a delicate little silver bracelet with the initial E and a baby girl charm to celebrate Essie's birth.
Cloth nappies. Oh how I love them! And if you're a regular reader or follow me on Instagram you'll already know this, as I LOVE snapping shots of my cloth bummed babies! I've used reusable nappies with all three of my children, and actually TotsBots were the very first brand I ever bought, over five years ago when pregnant with my eldest son. TotsBots got in touch a few weeks ago to let me know about their newest collection of prints and to ask if I'd like a sneak peek ahead of the launch. Being the big cloth nappy fan that I am of course I had to say yes!
Baby Loves: TotsBots new Playtime Print Range
Cloth nappies. Oh how I love them! And if you're a regular reader or follow me on Instagram you'll already know this, as I LOVE snapping shots of my cloth bummed babies! I've used reusable nappies with all three of my children, and actually TotsBots were the very first brand I ever bought, over five years ago when pregnant with my eldest son. TotsBots got in touch a few weeks ago to let me know about their newest collection of prints and to ask if I'd like a sneak peek ahead of the launch. Being the big cloth nappy fan that I am of course I had to say yes!
I remember the first time I ever tried baby-wearing. It was a few weeks after Noah had been born. We lived in a first floor flat and once Ian was back at work I was stuck inside, unable to carry my pram down the stairs as I was still recovering from the emergency c-section. Friends had recommended trying a stretchy wrap, so I ordered one online and it arrived the day the Christmas lights were being switched on in the town square. I wrapped Noah up and out we went. It gave us freedom and as well as a special closeness; I loved having him snuggled up against me and my love of slings began.
Baby Loves: BabyBjorn One Air Baby Carrier | Review
I remember the first time I ever tried baby-wearing. It was a few weeks after Noah had been born. We lived in a first floor flat and once Ian was back at work I was stuck inside, unable to carry my pram down the stairs as I was still recovering from the emergency c-section. Friends had recommended trying a stretchy wrap, so I ordered one online and it arrived the day the Christmas lights were being switched on in the town square. I wrapped Noah up and out we went. It gave us freedom and as well as a special closeness; I loved having him snuggled up against me and my love of slings began.
Essie has always loved sleep aids right from birth when white noise (and rave music!) would calm her during the witching hour and heart beat sounds would reassure her through the night. And now, at 7 months old, I still use them with her! There are so many different sleep aids for babies these days and we have tried quite a few over the past few months. The latest is Betty the Bee from the Summer Infant Slumber Buddies range which we've been trying out for the past few weeks.
Baby Loves: Summer Infant Slumber Buddies - Review + GIVEAWAY!
Essie has always loved sleep aids right from birth when white noise (and rave music!) would calm her during the witching hour and heart beat sounds would reassure her through the night. And now, at 7 months old, I still use them with her! There are so many different sleep aids for babies these days and we have tried quite a few over the past few months. The latest is Betty the Bee from the Summer Infant Slumber Buddies range which we've been trying out for the past few weeks.
Back in June I announced that I was teaming up with Graco as one of their UK Generation Graco bloggers for 2017. At the launch event for the campaign I got to learn more about Graco's 60 year history, as well as take a peek at some of the products I'd be trying out.
One of those products is the Graco Milestone All-in-One Car Seat. I'm sure you know that Graco is renowned for its tradition of innovation with baby products that offer solutions for the real world of parenting - and the Milestone is the perfect example of that! This convertible car seat can be used from birth up to 36 kg (around 12 years old), making it the only car seat parents will ever need.
Review: Graco Milestone All-in-One Car Seat
Back in June I announced that I was teaming up with Graco as one of their UK Generation Graco bloggers for 2017. At the launch event for the campaign I got to learn more about Graco's 60 year history, as well as take a peek at some of the products I'd be trying out.
One of those products is the Graco Milestone All-in-One Car Seat. I'm sure you know that Graco is renowned for its tradition of innovation with baby products that offer solutions for the real world of parenting - and the Milestone is the perfect example of that! This convertible car seat can be used from birth up to 36 kg (around 12 years old), making it the only car seat parents will ever need.
I've always been careful about the ingredients that go into the products that I use on my own skin and hair, but even more so with my children. With Noah and Essie especially, as Noah suffers with eczema and Essie has such delicate skin being so young. Natura Siberica have created an award winning range of daily baby care products and we were sent a few of them to try out.
Baby Loves: Little Siberica
I've always been careful about the ingredients that go into the products that I use on my own skin and hair, but even more so with my children. With Noah and Essie especially, as Noah suffers with eczema and Essie has such delicate skin being so young. Natura Siberica have created an award winning range of daily baby care products and we were sent a few of them to try out.
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As a blogger who known for being a breastfeeding mum and having written about breastfeeding a few times, I'm often contacted by breast pump brands to feature their products. I'm very choosy about brands that I feature and until now I've never reviewed any breast pumps. And then I heard about Pumpables* and their new Milk Genie breast pump. It sounded great and as I am going to be donating my breast milk again I wanted to give it a go!
Review: Pumpables Milk Genie Breast Pump
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As a blogger who known for being a breastfeeding mum and having written about breastfeeding a few times, I'm often contacted by breast pump brands to feature their products. I'm very choosy about brands that I feature and until now I've never reviewed any breast pumps. And then I heard about Pumpables* and their new Milk Genie breast pump. It sounded great and as I am going to be donating my breast milk again I wanted to give it a go!
I've always had a soft spot for Next clothing, especially after having my first baby. Their clothes are such good quality and so well made, in gorgeous styles and designs. I find it impossible to pop in without leaving with something for one of my children - and their sales are legendary! I am just in love with all things cloudy at the moment and Next sent some outfits for the children, including this sweet set for Essie.
Mini Style: Next Grey Cloud Dungarees
I've always had a soft spot for Next clothing, especially after having my first baby. Their clothes are such good quality and so well made, in gorgeous styles and designs. I find it impossible to pop in without leaving with something for one of my children - and their sales are legendary! I am just in love with all things cloudy at the moment and Next sent some outfits for the children, including this sweet set for Essie.
My name is Sian and I am addicted to PacaPods! This is the third PacaPod changing bag I have had since having Essie. Firstly the Richmond, my first foray into the world of pink, then the Mirano which is the Mary Poppins of changing bags and allows me to carry so much! And now I have a Hartland, which is from PacaPod's new Travel Lite range launched this summer.
Mama Style: PacaPod Hartland Bag
My name is Sian and I am addicted to PacaPods! This is the third PacaPod changing bag I have had since having Essie. Firstly the Richmond, my first foray into the world of pink, then the Mirano which is the Mary Poppins of changing bags and allows me to carry so much! And now I have a Hartland, which is from PacaPod's new Travel Lite range launched this summer.
British weather is a funny old thing, especially as the seasons are changing. We seem to go from having sunny, hot, shorts weather to suddenly needing the winter coats and central heating on within a matter of days! To cope with the ever-changing climate, we were sent a Mama Designs Babasac from Apples & Pips who I'm a blog ambassador for. It's a multi-tog baby sleeping bag, so whether it's warm or cool your baby just needs one sleeping bag as it's a 2.5 tog and 1 tog sleeping bag in one!
Baby Loves: Mama Designs Babasac PLUS Apples & Pips Discount!
British weather is a funny old thing, especially as the seasons are changing. We seem to go from having sunny, hot, shorts weather to suddenly needing the winter coats and central heating on within a matter of days! To cope with the ever-changing climate, we were sent a Mama Designs Babasac from Apples & Pips who I'm a blog ambassador for. It's a multi-tog baby sleeping bag, so whether it's warm or cool your baby just needs one sleeping bag as it's a 2.5 tog and 1 tog sleeping bag in one!
Back in June I announced that I was teaming up with Graco as one of their UK Generation Graco bloggers for 2017 and at the launch event I got to take a peek at some of the products I'd be trying out. One of those was the new Graco Featherweight, an ultra lightweight stroller that weighs about the same as the average newborn baby and is the lightest stroller in the UK.
Review: Graco Featherweight Ultra Lightweight Stroller
Back in June I announced that I was teaming up with Graco as one of their UK Generation Graco bloggers for 2017 and at the launch event I got to take a peek at some of the products I'd be trying out. One of those was the new Graco Featherweight, an ultra lightweight stroller that weighs about the same as the average newborn baby and is the lightest stroller in the UK.
As I've gotten older, and especially since having children, I've become quite minimalist about jewellery. Mostly because when Noah was a baby he would tug and chew on whatever I was wearing! These days I prefer to wear more sentimental pieces, items that are precious because they mean something or were to mark a special occasion. I was sent an elegant little bracelet from the Annie Haak Tiny Tots Collection to celebrate the birth of Essie, and it is SO pretty!
Mama Style: Annie Haak Tiny Tots Silver Charm Bracelet
As I've gotten older, and especially since having children, I've become quite minimalist about jewellery. Mostly because when Noah was a baby he would tug and chew on whatever I was wearing! These days I prefer to wear more sentimental pieces, items that are precious because they mean something or were to mark a special occasion. I was sent an elegant little bracelet from the Annie Haak Tiny Tots Collection to celebrate the birth of Essie, and it is SO pretty!
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