The new Smyths Baby Room catalogue is packed with all of the essential items to kit out a nursery. It’s a one-stop shop for newborns, so I thought I would have a look through and highlight the essentials for your baby. These include the best items to help you in the first year, plus a
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Non-chocolate Easter gift ideas for babies and toddlers
This post contains affiliate links. Looking for non-chocolate Easter gift ideas for your baby or toddler? Whether you want to avoid chocolate altogether, or want to give something a little bit different, here are some gorgeous bunny, chick and egg-inspired present ideas! The gifts have been divided into categories, under £10 and over £10, to
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Casdon Supermarket Till toy review
My girls love to play shops, and so they have loved reviewing the Casdon Supermarket Till. This brilliant toy is compact, features sound and interactivity, and comes with groceries ready to scan! The Casdon Supermarket Till requires three AA batteries to work. Once it’s powered up, the till’s buttons and microphone spring to life so
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5 tips for child-proofing your home
This is a collaborative post. Watching my little explorers grow and discover new things is heartwarming (if a little exhausting) – but it also keeps me on my toes when it comes to keeping them safe. While they get a lot of adventure in the great outdoors, we spend most of our time learning new
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LeapStart 3D review
We’ve been trying out the LeapStart 3D Learning System and I have been amazed at just how smart this talking book is. With my eldest due to start school in a few months, I’m keen to help her get off to the right start when it comes to reading. Of course we read to her
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Casdon Toy Dyson Vacuum Cleaner review
This is a collaborative post. The Casdon Toy Dyson Vacuum Cleaner is a brilliant replica of your own Dyson vacuum, giving little ones the chance to be just like mummy and daddy when it’s time to clean up. If your kids are anything like mine then they are probably itching to help out when it’s
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Bottle-feeding must-haves
Whether you are bottle-feeding your newborn or switching to bottles for an older baby, you’ll want to get the right kit in place. These are the must-haves for bottle-feeding. I’ve tried to write a fairly broad list of things you may need, as some of it can come down to personal preference. If you’re just
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10 gorgeous baby comforters
Have you been wondering when you can introduce a comforter to your baby? The answer is you can do it whenever you want to. They might not really get it for the first few weeks, but having it around so that the smell and texture becomes familiar will help your child bond with it. If
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10 baby products you don’t need, and what you really do
This is your ultimate baby registry – the things that should be on your baby list! However, we can’t make a proper list without first eliminating a few things you definitely do not need to bother spending the money on while expecting a baby. So let’s start with what you can ignore, and then we’ll