We *LOVE* The Bespoke Childrenswear from Huxter. A lot.
Any parent will tell you that as soon as their adorable little willing babies become independently-moving toddlers, they develop opinions to match that independence. And it’s an opinion which they cast wildly over everything – peas vs beans, blue cup vs yellow cup, going out vs staying in… Sometimes, finding clothing that fits that opinion (and therefore avoids the need for wrestling it on through the anticipated...
Pretty in pink: the most stylish colour for girls this winter
When you think of a winter wardrobe, you probably see deep reds, rich greens and warm browns – the type of seasonal colours that usually crop up in shops when the temperatures drop and Christmas approaches. This year however, pink is big news for autumn and winter – in fact a lovely muted shade of pink called Dusty Cedar was one of this season’s hot colours chosen by Pantone Color Institute’s fashion colour report. And after all,...
Graco Modes 3 Lite Travel System Review #GenerationGraco
I’ve said it a lot recently – Graco is a name has been trusted by many parents for decades, and by me for almost twenty years now. But it’s been a while since I had a baby small enough to push around on wheels, so when Graco sent over the Modes 3 Lite Click Connect Travel System I enlisted the help of the lovely Emma with baby Danny to put it through its paces for me. It’s a neat looking system, and like so...
Let’s just pause to talk about The Right Click please.
Can I just interrupt the Christmas Shopping frenzy for a moment while you have a coffee? Actually, it is sort of tied in – I know a huge amount of kids will be getting some new tech for Christmas this year. And I also know that the reason we write about Tech Stuff for Baffled Parents is that so often, a child’s technical knowledge and cyber-smarts totally outstrips their parents. Which is fine, and has always been the way...
Picture Book Sunday – Jesus’ Christmas Party
We love books – obviously – and we often review latest releases. But I’ve been a parent for nearly twenty years, and I know that the older books sometimes get overlooked by new parents – and they’re missing out on a gem or two of bedtime reading. I think we all know the Very Hungry Caterpillar, of course, but I find newer parents may not know Albert Le Blanc, Little Tiger or Spot. There have been some beautiful picture books that we’d...
Our Top 10 Beauty Tips To Get You Ready For The Festive Party Season
With the madness of the festive party season fast approaching, everyone wants to look their best. And every parent needs a little help to make the party season a seamless and stress-free affair, floating between work, home and the endless social events. So here’s 10 of our top beauty tips to get you ready; small and simple stuff which will make a huge difference to your festivities, helping you look good and feel...