The City Tour Lux lightweight pram by Baby Jogger is great for city living
By KATIE ANN LAMB Lightweight prams are becoming a must have for the modern parent – whether it’s for travelling purposes or simply whizzing around town! When looking for the most suitable one for our lifestyle we settled on the Baby Jogger – brand new City Tour Lux. The main reason behind this was its […]
The Mum Diary: The key to tangle free hair
No baby or mum wants to deal with knotty hair but it can be a real problem. My Little One sleeps on her back and rarely turns over. While sleeping positions vary among babies and they each find their own comfortable spot, she prefers lying flat out on her back for the majority of the […]
Essential baby products for summer
With the heatwave looking set to last, it is really important to look after your baby’s skin. Whether you are holidaying at home in the beautiful sunshine, or heading abroad for some extra heat, here are some holiday essentials to pack for your little one… Sore bottoms are never nice at any time of the […]
The Mum Diary: Twiddle Ons provide hours of entertainment for Baby
It is fascinating watching Baby develop and she becomes more and more interesting each day. New expressions, noises, smiles, laughs and giggles are emerging all the time as she watches and learns from everything she sees. I have loved discovering new toys for Baby to play with and many are designed to help with […]
The Mum Diary: The Britax Holiday stroller transforms travelling
As regular readers of the Mum Diary will know, I am often travelling with Baby, who is now nearly 10 months old. While I am a fan of sturdy prams and convenient travel systems, most models are relatively substantial in size. This often presents challenges when you travel. It can be difficult to fit them […]
The Mum Diary: Skiing with a baby
I have just returned from a wonderful skiing holiday to Lech. My little one (8 months) joined the adventure and the trip was a great success. Travelling with a baby requires a different approach to when you are flying solo and there are also lots of extra things to think about if you take a […]
Mum Diary: The new BabyBjörn Baby Carrier One Air has some impressive improvements
Our resident Mum tries out the new BabyBjörn Baby Carrier One Air… Most new mums will agree that walking becomes an essential part of your daily routine with a newborn. Not only is it a great form of exercise but I find that getting out in the fresh air really helped my baby settle in […]
The Mum Diary: Solids made easy with the Beaba Babycook
We first introduced Baby to solids at around four months. While the guidelines suggest six months as an ideal time, every baby is different and we consulted our health visitor before doing so. Many friends had also introduced solids early and found it very helpful for the routine. Initially, Little One only had fruit as […]
Mum Diary: High chair time has arrived as grownup eating begins
Our first Christmas with Baby was so special and she really added some extra magic to the festivities. Although Baby is still only in her six month, there was plenty to excite her during December. The bright lights on the tree and rustling wrapping paper led to plenty of smiles during the celebrations and she […]
Mum Diary: Stand out from the crowd with Blade and Rose clothing
I have decided that shopping for baby clothes can be quite addictive. Having not really noticed baby clothes before, now I seem to see them everywhere! Even when I visit the supermarket for a weekly food shop, I can’t resist sneaking over to the baby clothing aisle for a quick look at the new stock. […]
Mum Diary: The Nuna LEAF is a sophisticated and relaxing piece of baby furniture
If you are looking for a smart and sophisticated seat for your baby, look no further than the Nuna LEAF. This is a recent addition to our household and we have been so impressed with it from both an aesthetic and practical perspective. I must admit that I am partial to something that looks goods, […]
Mum Diary: Nights away made easy with the BabyBjorn Travel Cot
Fancy visiting friends or booking a holiday with your Little One? Travelling with your baby couldn’t be easier with the BabyBjorn Travel Cot, as our Mum has discovered… While having a baby obviously changes a few things in your life, staying away from home certainly shouldn’t be one! Escaping can be a perfect tonic during […]
Mum Diary: The new gb Vaya i-Size is a luxury car seat that ticks all of the boxes
There are car seats and then there is the gb Vaya i-Size. This new addition to the gb Platinum collection is in a league of its own and it presents parents with the ultimate luxury car seat. As a busy new mum, I am always racing around the place with Baby in tow. Whether it […]
Mum Diary: The Osprey Poco AG Premium is the ultimate child carrier
As the weeks pass, Baby is becoming bigger, more mature and is really enjoying spending as much time as possible outdoors. I am also feeling much more mobile myself and as my fitness returns, I am planning some action-packed adventures. One of the adjustments that I have made as a new mum is to make […]
Mum Diary: Baby bouncer bliss with BabyBjorn
As I came towards the end of my pregnancy, I started to stock up on a number of baby essentials. I didn’t want to go overboard and clutter up the house completely but I focused on getting the key accessories that would prove worthwhile purchases for our new arrival. My mum recommended a few vital […]
Mum Diary: Vita Liberata 10 minute tan is ideal for Mums on-the-go
The early days of motherhood are pretty hectic – yep, even more hectic than usual! Beauty treatments have gone out of the window for the time being and convenience is paramount. It is time to bring out the quick drying nail polish and 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner! I have also stumbled across another beauty essential […]
Mum Diary: Watching over Baby with Philips AVENT UGrow Smart Baby Monitor
A baby monitor is one of the essential pieces of kit that you need as a new parent. Baby monitors have come a long way since the walkie talkie versions from years ago and I have been making the most of advances in new technology, which mean that I can see Baby whenever I choose. […]
The Mum Diary: A Joolz pram is luxurious, stylish and practical
Wow! If I thought time was flying in the final stages of pregnancy, it is going even quicker now that Baby has arrived. I cannot believe a month has already passed. Life with our new addition is wonderful and we have adjusted well to a new structure. Having a summer baby means that there are […]
The Mum Diary: Sleeping soundly with the Red Castle Ergonomic Sleep Positioner
Every parent will know how precious sleep becomes when you have a baby. We are relatively lucky with our little one at the moment. In general, she is sleeping very well and already doing stints of between four and five hours at a time. Although she is still only young and some people like to […]
The Mum Diary: Nursing bras by Belly Bandit
One of the most essential items of kit that you need as a new mum is an excellent nursing bra. I have been combining breastfeeding directly from the breast with expressing and a suitable bra is vital to the success and ease of both. During my pregnancy, I tried the B.D.A. Bra by Belly Bandit, […]
The Mum-to-be Diary becomes The Mum Diary
Our Mum-to-be ventures to Royal Ascot with her newborn — Wow – what a week it has been! It feels surreal to now be writing as a Mum and not a Mum-to-be. My husband and I were thrilled to welcome our first baby in to the world last week and we are utterly in love […]
