21 tips for surviving the first six months with two children under two
Once you’ve coped with one baby, becoming a mum for the second time is a lot easier. But you didn’t have a toddler pulling at…
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Essential guide to staying in hospital after having a baby
Everyone always talks a lot about what labour is like and what to do once your baby is home. But there’s not much said about…
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Surviving the first month after having a baby
You’ve had no sleep due to a long labour, you’re sore, you’re feeling emotional and your entire body aches. But there’s no time to rest…
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100 ways to keep mum happy
Us mums ride a rollercoaster of emotions as we try to juggle a million and one different things. Some days are pretty close to perfection…
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Hospital Bag Checklist: The Only Essentials You Need
Have you started packing your hospital bag yet? Worried about how you’re going to fit everything in, and if you’ve got everything you need for…
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Review: Cuddledry SPF50+ poncho towel
With the summer sun gracing us with its presence far too rarely this month, when it has come out we have wanted to make the…
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Cornwall: The perfect family-friendly staycation
When we think of summer holidays our minds drift to sun, sea and sand. I used to always think that meant catching a plane to…
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Bedtime routine tips for two under two
Bedtime routines should be a peaceful affair. But keeping bedtime relaxed can be pretty much impossible when you have two under two. I love that…
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10 ways to diffuse a toddler tantrum
Much like diffusing a bomb, stopping a toddler from going into meltdown can be a tricky and nerve-wracking experience. How do you cope when you’re…
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Family friendly recipe: Chicken, olive and caper ragu
I thought I would share a dinner we had last week as it was so out of this world amazing. On paper this should be…
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Family days out: Hughenden Manor
Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe, Bucks Family friendly rating: 4/5 In a nutshell: A beautiful Manor House with pretty grounds and a walled garden. Has a…
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The best baby products for two under two
What’s the secret to handling two children in less than two years? A supportive partner, helpful family close by, patience (good god, lots of patience)…
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Life with a baby does get easier
This is one of the most annoying things you can say to a new mum. Let’s be honest, pretty much everything people say to you…
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What it’s like to cut out dairy when breastfeeding
As a new mum I do very little that is just for me. I occasionally escape the house child-free to get my hair done or…
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Family friendly recipe: Macaroni and cheese with peas
This is one of my favourite weaning recipes as it’s quick to cook and the cheese means it’s popular with small children. My youngest daughter…
