Every parent had heard and read The Very Hungry Caterpillar books with their children. It was one of the first books we bought when we knew we were expecting and Edward loves the story. Portmeirion have produced a range inspired by the children’s classic, the range includes both child friendly ceramics and adorable keepsakes. We…
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Adventures in weaning
When Edward reached 10 months he’s suddenly became really adventurous with food. Although we still use the odd jar and pouch we’ve had some success with finger foods and food I’ve made. It’s fair to say he enjoys his food (like his mum and dad!). Today for example he had baby muesli, a small marmite…
Silent Sunday – hungry
Stokke table top
The lovely people at Stokke asked if we would be interested in reviewing a Table Top for our Tripp Trapp. Now we all love our Tripp Trapp. It makes mealtimes easier as we can all sit at the table together, it enables me to put Edward somewhere safe whilst I’m busy in the kitchen, it…
When only organic will do
HiPP Organic recently carried out a nationwide survey to gain the views of the modern day mum. I could relate to some of their findings: 25% of pregnant women claimed to have had no cravings during pregnancy the 2nd trimester is the favourite stage of pregnancy for 63% of HiPP Mums 67% of HiPP mums…
Toast and swimming
Edward enjoying his breakfast toast – he turned his nose up at his usual porridge with banana![youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMyrg54hkhE&fs=1&hl=en_US] We went swimming today which was great. I was supposed to dunk Edward right under the water twice but I was only brave enough to do it once! I’m not sure he’s completely happy with the dunking aspect…
Our Stokke obsession
Just before we were about to start weaning Edward we looked around for a highchair. We wanted something a bit different whilst being practical and affordable. We decided on a Stokke Tripp Trapp but could only find two suppliers in London – Harrods or Born! Luckily Born is based near us in Stoke Newington so…
Orla Kiely fragrance
Today we had a rare trip into the West End. We took the little one on his first trip to the British Museum followed by his first trips to Cath Kidston and Orla Kiely – my two favourite shops! I have a real passion for Orla Kiely. I drink out of Orla Kiely mugs, I…