When nostalgia comes knocking…
Watching my No.1 son tower over me (which is no mean feat when your Mum stands almost 6′ in her socks), I can’t help but heave a sigh of nostalgia. I know we all say it, but how does it happen? How is it that you turn around twice, and that small blonde giggling boy who’s got “Lotsa Jobs Ter Do, Mummy” is now 6’1″, tripping over his size 12 feet, and terrifying you in the night when he looms...
Spotted! Baby cord smock dress. Utterly delicious
Isn’t it the very sweetest thing? I can’t tell you how much I want this baby cord smock dress – such adorable colours, and in the softest baby cord that’s 100% cotton. Three buttons on the reverse make dressing quick and easy, and finished with those puff sleeves and a red berry pattern. Just too pretty for words, and oh so practical too – pretty enough for a party, but soft and comfortable...
Spotted! Sweetest little navy cord pinafore with birdies.
Love love love this sweet little navy cord pinafore dress with applique and embroidered vintage birds. So unbelievably cute – and would look even more adorable rushing around on a small person. Pretty enough for a party, it’s practical enough for every day – and totally goes through all the seasons too. Just add layers in the colder weather! Available in sizes 1-7yrs, the navy bird cord dress is available from the...
Spotted! My Mother Doesn’t WANT your advice babygrow.
Absolutely LOVE this little romper from Jack Spratt Baby! Come on, admit it – we ALL want to say it sometimes. I can’t imagine a more perfect gift for a new mum that romper that says it for them! This Romper is available in Blue, Red, White and Baby Blue, and like all of Jack Spratt Baby’s range, it’s 100% luxury cotton, and hand printed. The My Mother Doesn’t want you Advice Romper is available direct...
The new Glow Pets | Christmas Gift Guide
Last Christmas, Jolly found a total bargain, and snapped up a Pillow Pet for his little sister in a sale. She’d seen them on TV and coo-ed over them, and he just knew she’d love it. And she did. But none of us relaised quite how much she would love it. I’ve not been able to get her to sleep on a pillow for a year now…. The only thing she sleeps on is her unicorn Pillow Pet. So when she saw the new version, the...
Mandy Gurney’s Top Ten Tips to Help your Child Sleep Better
Good sleep habits can not only take the stress out of bedtime, but can also help to make it a special time for you and your child. With lights out leading to weekly tantrums from one in five (20%) children aged between three and six, most children’s sleep struggles can often be addressed with a simple yet practical solution. Recent research from Dream Lites*, the cuddly bedtime toys, reveals that the average three to six year old...