Hi and welcome to the The Mummy Bubble! I’m Vicky Smith, a mother of two girls, journalist and editor of this website all about the rollercoaster that is parenting little ones. Here in The Bubble you will find everything you need to know about preparing for baby during your pregnancy, from baby name ideas to prepping the nursery; surviving the first year with your baby, including sleep tips for exhausted parents; life with a toddler including play ideas and recipes; and best buys for kids and new parents. These are all the life-saving tips I wish I had as a new parent.
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From Sleep Schedules that are tried and tested, to Baby Captions for your social media – you’ll find help here!
Pregnancy & baby
Breeze through pregnancy and get ready for baby with our essential pregnancy tips. Find adorable baby name ideas and tips for life with baby in the first year – including simple sleep schedules and hacks.
13 Birthday Traditions to Start at Age One
Preppy Baby Names for Boys & Girls
Alternatives to Popular Girl Names
Forgotten Vintage Girl Names Ready for a Comeback
12 Stylish Girl Nursery Themes for 2025
Cute Baby Announcement Captions
Baby names
Stuck on what to call your baby? Try our baby names guides – whether you need help choosing a middle name or want inspiration – from vintage monikers to modern names, we’ve got the perfect baby name you will love!
Preppy Baby Names for Boys & Girls
Alternatives to Popular Girl Names
Forgotten Vintage Girl Names Ready for a Comeback
Beautiful Baby Names From Colleen Hoover Novels
Cool Beachy Ocean Baby Names For Girls
200+ Fairycore Baby Names for Boys & Girls
Baby and toddler routines
A schedule isn’t for everyone, but I personally loved having a little structure to the day with my two little ones. I’ve got baby schedules that work throughout the first year and beyond, plus tips for creating schedules that work for you.
When Do Babies Go To One Nap
How To Get a Newborn On A Schedule (Is It Even Possible?)
The Best 4 Week Old Baby Schedule
What is the Eat Play Sleep Baby Schedule & Does It Work?
The Best 2 Month Old Baby Routine
Perfect 11 Month Old Baby Schedule
Toddler
Free Santa Colouring Pages for Kids
50+ No Prep Summer Activities for Kids
30+ Clever Activities To Keep A Toddler Busy (And Give You Time!)
Free Summer Printable Activities for Kids
St Patrick’s Day Free Printable Activities for Kids
Best Toddler Tablet: Why This Budget Device Comes Out On Top
Baby Weaning & Feeding
Need help getting started with weaning your baby? Or tips for feeding? Check out our handy tips to help you get answers to all your feeding questions from day one. From breast and bottle feeding, to weaning recipes and checklists for first foods, we’ve got you covered!
10 Easy Dinner Ideas for Baby
Delicious Crêpes Recipe for Baby
Perfect Easy Pizza Pinwheels for the Whole Family
Baby Led Weaning Schedule at 6 Months
Baby Led Weaning First Foods + Free Printable List
Yummy Baby Banana Bread Recipe
Reviews
Best Toddler Tablet: Why This Budget Device Comes Out On Top
Looking to buy a tablet for your toddler and not sure what the best option…
Yoto vs Toniebox: Which Will Your Kid Love Best?
When it comes to audio players for kids two big names reign supreme – Yoto…
Voxblock Review: A Retro Twist on Audio Players for Kids
Audio books are a fantastic way to engage kids with stories, and the Voxblock is…
Yoto Player (3rd Generation) Review & Discount Code
We’re huge fans of the Yoto Player in our house! The children use their players…
Best Kids Travel Toys
If you are heading off on holiday then you’ll need kids travel toys to keep…
Best Blackout Blinds and Curtains for Baby’s Nursery
A blackout curtain is an essential for baby’s nursery and helping them – and you…