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A heartfelt space dedicated to all things baby—from newborn routines to curious toddler milestones. With real‑life parent reflections, expert-backed insights, and naturally inspired practices, this category guides you through delicate skincare for sensitive baby skin, tear-free bath options, and loving daily rituals.

Welcome back, my friend! Pregnancy is a time of wonderful change and upheaval, and of course your skin expresses these changes too. Extra blood, and a lot more hormones – they all contribute to the pregnancy glow we hear so much about. Yet stretch marks are inevitable for most mums-to-be, along with discomfort and hyperpigmentation. What can you expect? This article will guide you in which ways your skin changes during pregnancy. Read on the find out more. How your skin changes during pregnancy Hyperpigmentation and melasma Most women find that the pigmented areas of their skin e.g. moles, freckles, and nipples darken during pregnancy. Does this help the baby engage in the nipple crawl? It’s an interesting idea. Many women develop a darkened line down their belly called linea nigra. This is completely normal, and your skin should return to its previous colour a few months after pregnancy. Some…

Welcome back, my friend! Today’s share is one I know you’re going to love – it’s my Tonies Toniebox review! What is a Toniebox? If you haven’t seen these smart little boxes before, then you and your kids are in for a treat! The Toniebox is a durable music and story box that’s loved by kids and adults alike. It’s totally screen-free and ever so easy for kids to use on their own. My 18 month old and 4 year old daughters absolutely adore it – at bedtime, mealtimes, and at play time. We’ve yet to use it during travel but I think it would make a great car companion, especially as it comes with a handy headphone jack. The Toniebox promises to be loved for years, and so far it’s going strong in our house – especially with my younger children. The Toniebox is played with, on average, 148…

“Choosing the best blanket for a baby” is a collaborative post. To ensure a comfortable life for a newborn, you need to take care of many things. One of them is healthy sleep, which is impossible without the right baby blanket. This article details how to make the right choice of blankets for newborns. Newborns are sensitive – so the choice must be approached with all responsibility. To create a safe environment for the baby, you need to make sure that the blanket meets certain requirements. Temperature. The warmth of the product must correspond to the temperature regime – the baby should not freeze or overheat. If the baby is born in the summer, an easy option during the first months is enough. If in winter – buy two options. Lightweight for indoors, warm for walking. Size. Do not choose too small – the baby will not cover completely. You…

“9 clever ways to encourage your child to drink water” is a collaborative post. Researchers at Harvard researchers found that 50% of all children and adolescents are not getting enough hydration. This can have serious implications for their physical help and cognitive development. These are the daily quantities that doctors typically advise children to drink: The benefits of a regular water intake for children range from maintaining a healthy weight to reducing chronic diseases to improving memory and attention. However, encouraging your kids to drink water regularly is no easy task. That’s why we will give you some tips to motivate your children and ensure they stay hydrated throughout the day. 1 Make drinking water fun Kids tend to perceive drinking water as a boring and unexciting activity, unlike eating ice cream or drinking soda. Turning it into a fun activity can be very helpful in increasing their daily water…

“12 Healthy Party Snacks for Vegan Kids” is a collaborative post. Snacks for kids can be complicated, especially when we’re talking about birthday party snacks. Vegan party snacks can be even more challenging as your children are surrounded by non-vegan playmates that may be given unhealthy snacks for convenience’s sake. Another problem can be picky eaters and kids can be notoriously picky. Nonetheless, if you are planning a party for your child and you want healthy vegan snacks that are tasty and fun, you do have quite a variety of options. Are party snacks a good idea for kids? Absolutely! Children have smaller stomachs meaning they will naturally eat smaller meals. It’s fair to say that at some point between meals, children do become hungry, so offering the best toddler snacks is a perfect means for keeping children happy rather than hungry during the festivities. Providing children with healthy snacks that are…

If you have kids who like to play video games, then you’ve probably heard of Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF). This popular series of games thrills and delights kids with its jump-scares and creepy animatronic characters. But is Five Nights at Freddy’s safe for kids? My eldest son, 6, is absolutely obsessed with Five Nights at Freddy’s. I wrote previously how much he loves Huggy Wuggy and Poppy Playtime – well, this is the new obsession. And the obsession goes way beyond the game play too – which I’m actually really pleased about. He has the character book, stickers, and endlessly draws his favourite FNAF characters. When my son first became interested in Five Night’s at Freddy’s through Minecraft, Roblox, and YouTube, I admittedly felt overwhelmed by the meaning of the game and all its characters. Five Nights at Freddy’s has been around for almost 10 years. The game, its…

In February, a brand new Lidl opened in my home town, and after having practically never set foot in a Lidl in my life, now my addiction to the German discounter is very real. I can’t believe I was missing out on everything Lidl has to offer all this time! What was I thinking? Enjoy 8 reasons why you’re addicted to Lidl! 8 reasons why you’re addicted to Lidl 1. The bakery The first thing the sweetly tempting Lidl Plus app does is to lure you in with the promise of a free bakery item. Oh, they come good with the promise. Too good. because in fact the bakery item is pure crack cocaine. You will forever lust after that bakery section and its sweet stodgy delights, conveniently placed at the front of the store. The chocolate brownies are to die for. 2. The middle of Lidl It’s such an…

Welcome back, dear friend! Today I’m delighted to share with you a natural skincare line especially for babies and little ones that’s captured my heart! It’s Nala’s Baby! This cute and natural skincare line was awarded Best Baby Skincare range of 2023, and it’s easy to see why. The range is 99% naturally derived, dermatologist approved, and suitable for even the most sensitive or eczema prone skins. Nala’s Baby was created from a genuine place of love before anything else, from a family that wanted the absolute best for their daughter’s hair & skin. Think bath and body products with sumptuous cocoa and shea butters, soothing chamomile and oats, hibiscus, and several fragrance free products, too. What I love about this range is the focus on effective yet natural and gentle ingredients, all while being very affordable. The cute packaging is a real win and makes the entire range a…

Welcome back, skin care lover! Today’s share is one dear to my heart, as I reveal my latest thoughts on Weleda mother & baby skin care. Weleda is the family skin care brand I recommend most frequently to parents. And for good reason – trustworthiness is at the core of this long standing brand. In fact, Weleda has been growing plants organically and creating natural health and wellbeing products for over 100 years. Only the finest ingredients are at the forefront of Weleda products, and the range is proudly NATRUE certified. I have so much fondness for Weleda, so without further ado, let’s take a look at some of my favourite Weleda mother and baby products. Weleda mother & baby Weleda Nipple Balm This is a balm that I simply can’t live without! First and foremost, it’s a nipple balm. And an amazing one at that – especially if you’re…

Welcome back, my friend! Today. I’m super excited to share something I’ve been working on for months. It’s my breast milk lotion with calendula and orange! Jump straight to recipe. I know how much you mamas love to make things with your milk. A popular post on my blog explains how to make a breast milk bath – an easy way to enjoy the skincare benefits of breast milk without too much effort. But in this post, I’m going to show you how you can create your very own breast milk lotion. It has a beautiful silky texture that can be pumped like a regular lotion, absorbs beautifully, and gives your skin all the benefits of breast milk plus way more. First, a note to those who’ve tried to make breast milk lotion before and found that their breast milk lotion separated or split not long after making it. Why breast milk…