To my dear Lydia, How much children change and grow in only the space of a year! Lydia, you are 2! How did that happen? It’s become a family tradition to write to each of you on your birthday with an update of your year. I include your likes, dislikes, and the little things that make you tick and that are all so easy to forget as you grow up. I hope you love your birthday letter, Lydia! Last year I wrote about how sweet natured you are, and that’s still very much who you are. You’re kind, sensitive, and have a really big heart. You love to share and include others. We have started to see some of the 2 year old sass in the last week or two though! We are prepared for it! Weaned from breastmilk You were about 18 months old when you had your last…
Welcome back, my friend! Today’s share is all about the 3 things I wish I’d done differently with my third baby. There are plenty of things I’m glad I did with my babies, but equally there are lots of things I wish I’d done differently, especially with my third baby – Lydia – who seemed more delicate a baby than my first two. Hindsight is a beautiful thing, and we learn by making mistakes. All babies are different, and with each baby we learn something new. It’s how we grow as parents! So without further ado, here are the 3 things I wish I’d done differently with my third baby. 3 things I wish I’d done differently with my third baby 1. Used scratch mitts from the start I’ve never really liked the idea of stopping my baby from exploring with her hands. This view is shared by parenting experts.…
To my dear Lydia, Your first birthday is here, and how we’ve loved being your mummy and daddy for a whole year. What a little treasure you are. Happy 1st birthday, Lydia! Tiny sweetheart, you came into the world so peacefully. Our third child, you’re so happy and contented. You remain utterly sweet natured and so amicable, despite me feeling like you’ve had less attention than your siblings did at your age. Jonah and Cara absolutely dote on you. And even though we moved house this year, we still managed to squeeze in time for baby massage, and baby yoga, which I didn’t do with the others when they were small. Thinking about our house move, I’m so glad we did it. You’ll soon be taking your first steps in our garden. Your brother and sister only had a yard at your age and the garden has so much to…
Welcome back, dear friend! Today I’m so excited to share my children’s latest love. It’s the Petite Amélie Kids Teepee & Baby Play Mat! Back in June last year, we tried out the Petite Amélie Dolls House. It’s still one of my kids’ favourite toys – and mine, too. So naturally, I was delighted to hear from the brand again. There are so many beautifully crafted furniture, toy, and bedroom items to choose from in the Petite Amélie store. I knew right away that my middle daughter Cara would love their childrens teepee more than anything else. At 3 years old, she loves to hide and to take herself away for quiet moments in her new bedroom. The teepee makes the most perfect getaway! Baby Lydia, too, enjoys the soft baby play mat inside and outside of the teepee. The baby play mat makes the perfect companion to the teepee…
Welcome back, my lovely! Today I’m delighted to share a cream that’s improving and soothing Lydia’s eczema. It’s the fabulous Zoe Bee Charcoal & Oat Moisturiser! Does your baby suffer with eczema? This condition is estimated to affect up to 20% of infants worldwide. I know I’m not alone in finding my baby’s eczema really distressing. Lydia’s eczema It started when Lydia was about 8 weeks old. When red patches first appeared on her face and thighs, I wasn’t worried. My other children had something similar at her age and it cleared on its own. However, Lydia’s eczema didn’t go away. It got worse, and nothing I did helped. In hindsight, my other children probably had cradle cap, not eczema. We live and learn! It was so sad to see her scratch herself in her sleep, and the itch-scratch cycle left her skin so much worse. Always keeping her nails…
Welcome back, my dear! I’m so excited to tell you about the family skincare for winter I picked up a few weeks ago. At 3 months postpartum, and with the delicate skin of 3 little ones to care for, I’m always on the lookout for clean and kind skincare that can be shared between us all. And especially so in the colder months, when it’s all the more important to care for our skin and protect it from the cold and the wind. And by the way, if you’re interested in learning about winter skincare for your family or how to protect your baby’s skin in winter, do take a look at my winter skin care guides. Today, I’m sharing my views on the comprehensive Lyonsleaf Mum & Baby Skincare Survival Kit, fragrant Skinlove Baby Gelified Rescue Oil, healing Silvan Skincare Mama’s Balm, beautiful Alteya Calming Aromatic Mist, and Good…
Welcome back my friend! In today’s post, I’m sharing the delightful Nom Nom Baby Mini Set! This cute set was kindly gifted to me by Jayne Russell, massage and nutritional therapist, and founder of Nom Nom skincare. It contains everything you need to care for baby’s skin – from one month old. All presented in a gorgeous recycled gift bag. I set out to help new and expectant parents find the assurance they seek, through simple, natural and trustworthy skincare. There’s a multipurpose Baby Butter with Calendula and Evening Primrose, soothing Baby Oil with Starflower, and cleansing Baby Bath with Aloe Vera and Orange Blossom. I’ve had the pleasure of trying the products with my one month old, Lydia. The set is the perfect way to try the brand’s certified organic and unfragranced baby skincare range before committing to full size. It’d make a fabulous gift to a new or…
Welcome back, my friend! I’ve finally found time to write Lydia Evelyn’s birth story! She’s such a treasure, our whole family is in love with her! I wrote Jonah’s birth story and Cara’s birth story too – I don’t want to forget the amazing and life changing experience of giving birth. Each of my three children’s births was so special and amazing in different ways. I truly hope you enjoy reading Lydia’s birth story! Lydia Evelyn’s birth story begins a week before her birth At 38+5 weeks pregnant, I’d been feeling her move a little less than usual. Concerned, I called the maternity day unit at our local hospital to assess her movements and heartbeat. The hospital took us in and monitored Lydia. Reassuringly, she went through the monitoring just fine. Her CTG and growth scan were both perfect, and comfortingly her movements returned to normal over the several hours…