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  • baby The Gallery

    The Gallery: A Smile (one of many)

    Looking through my photographs of Edward’s first six months I’m struck by just how many pics there are of him smiling! According to my scrupulous records he first smiled on his…

  • baby Quinny Caster reviews

    QuinnyCaster

    I’m very proud to announce that I am a QuinnyCaster! A couple of weeks ago I saw a tweet advertising for mums and dads to test drive the new Quinny Zapp…

  • baby

    Swimming lessons

    Last week Edward and I headed off to our local swimming pool for our first swim together. When I was pregnant I went to antenatal swimming class which I really enjoyed…

  • baby

    Bugaboo Donkey – what the?

    Where we live you’re not someone unless you have a Bugaboo. When we found out we were expecting we booked a nursery appointment at John Lewis and discussed pram options! We…

  • baby motherhood

    When do NCT friends become friends?

    I really struggle to make friends and I’m finding being on maternity leave harder than I expected. Much as I love Edward I think motherhood can be quite lonely. All people…

  • baby handmade knitting reviews

    Nursery knits

    This beautiful facecloth was made from a pattern in Natural Nursery Knits. I bought this book from my favourite shop in Ryde when Edward was a few weeks old. It is…

  • baby baby products Family Life fun

    Baby bouncer

    A couple of weeks ago we bought Edward a Lindam bouncer. It was recommended by all our friends and seemed simple enough to use. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gJF_QwpxI&fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0] He loves it and spends some…

  • baby Cath Kidston Orla Kiely

    Changing bags

    Whilst pregnant I could not decide on a changing bag. I knew I needed one but I couldn’t find one I really liked or justify an Orla Kiely bag. I knew…