“Rediscovering yourself after baby: tips for new mums” is a collaborative post. Becoming a mother is one of the most profound experiences of your life, bringing with it immense joy and a sense of fulfilment. However, it can also lead to significant changes in how you feel about yourself. The transition into motherhood often comes with challenges, both physically and emotionally. If you’re struggling to reconnect with yourself after having a baby, here are some practical tips to help you navigate this journey. Embrace self-compassion One of the most important things you can do is practice self-compassion. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and out of sorts in the early days of motherhood. Your body has undergone a tremendous transformation, and adjusting to the demands of a new baby takes time. Allow yourself to experience these changes without judgment and recognise that it’s okay not to be perfect. Give yourself permission…
“How mums-to-be can choose petite dresses that flatter their growing bump” is a collaborative post. The journey of pregnancy is filled with so many emotions—excitement, anticipation, and sometimes a bit of anxiety, especially when it comes to dressing your changing body. If you’re a petite mum-to-be, you might feel like the world of maternity fashion wasn’t made for you. But what if you could find dresses that not only fit but also made you feel truly beautiful? Yes! It is possible. Imagine the joy of slipping into an outfit that highlights your bump and enhances your natural curves. This article is here to help you find those perfect petite maternity dresses to embrace your pregnancy with style and confidence. Understanding your body shape The first step to finding the perfect petite maternity dress is understanding your body shape. Petite women can have different body types, just like anyone else. Some…
“Top tips to help you recover after a C-section” is a collaborative post. Being a new mum is tough enough without having to also recover from a considerable surgery – and that’s what a caesarean is, major surgery. Any other surgery of its like, and you’d be ordered to rest as much as possible and not worry about a single thing. For new mums, however, they have to somehow juggle recovering from having multiple layers of their flesh cut through while caring for a newborn infant. The good news is that there are ways you can improve your recovery, so you can focus most on the new life in your home. You owe it to yourself, and you owe it to your new child, to do all you can to recover efficiently and effectively, without pushing yourself too far. Ready to learn how to do it? Try out these top…
“Helping your child find their voice: a guide to speech therapy for kids” is a collaborative post. Image by freepik. Every child is unique, as is their journey in learning to communicate. This journey requires extra help for some children, particularly in developing speech and language skills. If you’re a parent or caregiver noticing that your child is struggling with speech, it can be overwhelming to navigate the world of speech therapy. Today, we will demystify the process, offering insight into how speech therapy works, the signs that might indicate your child needs it, and what you can do to support your child’s speech development. What is speech therapy? Speech therapy is a specialised field that focuses on helping individuals improve their communication skills. This can involve various activities designed to enhance speech, language, voice, fluency, and even nonverbal communication for children. Speech therapists, or speech-language pathologists (SLPs), are trained…
Welcome back! Today I’m sharing the supplement brand taking the world of wellness by storm. It’s APOKRA vitamins! We’ve been trying out their family-friendly supplements: APOKRA Vegan Breastfeeding Multivitamins, Apokra Kids! Omega 3 DHA Drops, and APOKRA Kids! Vitamin D3 Drops for a few weeks. Today, I’m delighted to introduce the brand to you. Inspired by their pharmacist grandfather, brothers Matthew and Max Hanson founded APOKRA with a clear vision – to help people focus on their health and nutrition. Indeed, as qualified pharmacists working in the nutrition industry, the brothers were the first to bring vegan algae oil omega 3 DHA liquid to the public in the form of a cleaner and more sustainable plant-based alternative to traditional fish oils. Hence, expanding the product range into vitamins for the whole family’s wellness was a natural next step. Today, APOKRA offer us specialist pre-natal, pregnancy, and breastfeeding vitamins alongside adult…
Dear Eleanor, My little sweetheart – Eleanor, you are 1! Happy birthday! This is my first birthday letter to you. How much joy you have brought to our family in just one year. I hope that one day you will read my letter to you, and it will make you smile. So let’s learn about your first year! After your birth, we spent the first week in bed together because you were so sleepy and didn’t want to feed much. We got to know each other so well, and it wasn’t long before you were feeding voraciously and very frequently, just like a newborn should. Weeks turned to months, your personality shines through more every day, and we get to know you even better. A is for apple Your siblings started to call you “a” as in “a is for as apple” because that was the first sound you started…
“Preparing your child for daycare: what you need to know” is a collaborative post. Starting daycare is a significant milestone for both you and your child. This transition can bring a mix of emotions, from excitement to anxiety. Proper preparation can help ease this change, ensuring your child feels comfortable and confident in their new environment. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about preparing your child for daycare, from emotional readiness to practical steps. By following these tips, you can help your child adjust smoothly and start their daycare experience on the right foot. Emotional preparation One of the most important steps in preparing your child for daycare is addressing their emotional readiness. The thought of being in a new environment away from home can be overwhelming for young children, so it’s crucial to approach the topic with positivity and reassurance. Start by talking to your…
“Give your kid’s bedroom a modern makeover with new school wallpaper” is a collaborative post. Decorating your child’s bedroom can be a fun and creative process. It’s an opportunity to let your imagination run wild and create a space that reflects their personality and interests. One of the simplest and most effective ways to transform your child’s room is by updating the walls with modern wallpaper. With a wide range of designs and themes available, you can easily find the perfect kids wallpaper to make their room a special place they’ll love. In this article, we’ll explore how to give your kid’s bedroom a modern makeover using new school wallpaper, discuss the latest trends, and provide tips on choosing the right designs that will inspire and delight your little ones. Why choose wallpaper for a kid’s bedroom? Wallpaper offers several advantages over traditional paint, especially in a child’s bedroom: Understanding…
“Three essentials for your baby bag” is a collaborative post. When it comes to leaving the house with a baby, you need to make sure that you have a perfectly packed baby bag. You need to make sure that you are doing everything to keep your little one comfortable and happy while you are on the go. Having a well-organised baby bag can make all the difference when it comes to feeling organised and keeping stress to a minimum. Let’s have a look at three baby bag essentials that you need to make sure you take with you when you go out: Wipes and nappies These have to be the number-one essentials that you need for your baby bag. You should pack at least one nappy for every two hours that you are going to be out, plus add in a few extra for emergency situations. As well as packing nappies, you…
Welcome back to the series where we share the best baby skincare. In this post, we’re sharing the best baby skincare products for 2024. Naturally, every parent wants the best skincare for their baby. But how do we select only the safest and kindest skincare for our baby? Especially since there’s such a huge selection of skincare products available for babies now. After all, we’re trusting brands with the care of our precious baby’s skin. To choose only the best baby skincare, parents must look carefully at several factors. This way you can be sure as possible that you’re making the best choices in baby skincare. A baby skincare routine is essential A common question on social media is do babies even need a skin care routine? Our answer is always, they absolutely do. We’re not suggesting a 7-step routine, but hear us out. Without a baby skincare routine, your…









