Baby smooth skin
THIS cleansing oil smells incredible and as a bonus is really kind to little one’s skin. It’s so lovely that I’ve been tempted to nick it to use myself! It…
Pregnancy & baby
Having a ball
THE MORAL of this story is… never play too near the rose thorns. Earlier this month we were in Lake Bolsena in Italy for two weeks. We had taken this gi…
Last minute Christmas gift for a new parent
WHEN I was pregnant with Rafael, my first son, I spent ages investigating bath care for children and was astounded that there is such a limited offering on…
The cutest bike on the block
I love this bike from Hape (given to my son for his birthday) but not quite as much as he loves riding it around himself! It’s so adorable! Rafael loves co…
Cheeky monkeys for a cheeky monkey
LIFE is getting more hectic as Rafa gets closer and closer to turning two. Some toys he keeps coming back to and te range from Hape has just captured his …
Celebrating 35 years of Dear Zoo at London ZSL
MUCH-LOVED book Dear Zoo is turning 35 this year and to celebrate London Zoo have created a story trail for youngsters to enjoy. It commences with a story …
The Review: Hape’s Wooden Baby Walker with Blocks
BABY milestones are such a pleasure. The first six months of having a newborn are a hard slog and once they start interacting and responding to you, …
My favourite baby gadget
I NEVER thought I’d want a Nespresso for babies, but this is the best way to describe the Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep and I absolutely love it. Making bott…
The Review: Bravado Essential Nursing Tank
ONE of the most difficult things to accept during pregnancy is that you are no longer in control of what is happening to you physically. For me, it w…
Why is birth so misrepresented in films & TV?
SINCE a new arrival appeared in our lives, I have acquired a new morning routine. One governed by a (very cute) little baby boy. Each morning, I wake …