CHRISTMAS: The Ultimate Gift Guide for Children 2020

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The gift options for children are vast and can be overwhelming at times. The television adverts, posters, endless toys in shops etc. all inspire the present possibilities for children. However, actually deciding which ones are worth the money and will be played with for longer than a couple of minutes can be the tricky part as a parent. In this gift guide I have put together a wide range of presents that would suit an array of ages, interests and price points. I do also have a £10 and under stocking fillers gift guide, if you're looking for slightly smaller gifts too. The excitement children have for Christmas is part of the reason it is such a magical time of year, so I always find it really special putting together my children's presents each year. Imaging their excited little faces as they open them is just the best feeling, isn't it?  

CHRISTMAS: Gift Guide for Toddlers 2020

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The world suddenly becomes so much bigger when our little ones become toddlers'; there's so much to explore and discover that it makes buying gifts for Christmas really exciting. Once babies become toddlers they are more aware, interested in 'playing' with toys and learn at such an impressive rate. I have to say that buying presents for toddlers has to be one of my favourite ages because there is just so much choice and you can start to appeal to their personal interests too. This year I have tried to include a whole range of gift ideas within this Gift Guide, so that it covers all price points and interests, while being mindful that the world we live in at the moment isn't what it used to be. 

CHRISTMAS: Gift Guide for Children £10 and Under

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If you're listening Father Christmas, this is the Gift Guide for you! It is filled with stocking filler ideas that will keep children entertained, excited and learning new skills over the festive season. From edible treats and stationary heaven to learning new magic tricks and imaginative play, there are affordable ideas for all interests. These presents would also be perfect for children to give their friends and I've tried to include gifts suitable for a range of ages too. 

CHRISTMAS: Gift Guide for Children £10 and Under 2019

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This time of year can get very expensive with many loved ones to buy for, not to mention friends, stocking fillers and all those late in the year birthdays. Luckily, there are always so many different affordable gifts for children and this year is no exception. It may surprise you what you can get for £10 and under, so if you have a budget this is the Gift Guide for you. 

CHRISTMAS: Gift Guide for Babies 2019

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Babies are such a joy to buy for, aren't they? The clothing is so teeny, the prints are adorable and the range of gifts is always growing. This year we are back to the world of babies with Rory's arrival in October, which is incredibly precious. As babies don't really need that much, in terms of toys, I always think Christmas is the perfect opportunity to treat the babies in your life to extra luxurious versions of what would usually be considered as 'essentials', for example muslin cloths and clothes. There are lots of lovely smaller businesses to support when it comes to buying gifts for babies too, some of which I've included in this Gift Guide. I hope you feel inspired and come away with lots of gift ideas.

PREGNANCY #3: Preparing my Hospital Bag for the Third Time

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It's that time again...time to pack the hospital bag. This is when reality hits that there is actually going to be a baby here soon, a reminder of how small newborn baby clothes are and the excited feelings of what is to come. As we're expecting our third baby I'm certainly not new the packing a hospital bag, but it still feels like quite a daunting task to me. I think it's the unknown that makes it trickier; not knowing the kind of birth you're going to have, how long it will be, when it will happen, where it will take place etc. Obviously we all have some level of a plan in place, but babies are notorious for just doing whatever they want to, aren't they? When it came to packing my hospital bag this time around it is with the vision of giving birth in hospital and not having a c-section. Only time will tell whether I end up needing an emergency c-section, but at the moment it is not part of my birth plan so have therefore not packed for one. 

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: For Children £10 and Under

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This is the Gift Guide for Father Christmas to have a peek at, as it's filled with stocking filler gifts for £10 and under. I have been really impressed this year at the range of gifts available for £10 and under; in a time when money is tight it is worth taking the time to find the perfect gifts for your children that are more on the affordable end of the scale. To be honest, many of these presents could be gifts given outside of the stocking, depending how your family 'do' Christmas. My husband's family have sacks and stockings, whereas my family only had stockings. We all do Christmas slightly differently, but either way I hope you feel inspired after reading this Gift Guide for £10 and under.

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: For Toddlers 2018

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When babies transform into toddlers it is a magical time in the world of parenting, as they learn at a rate that is pretty incredible. Walking, talking and becoming more independent changes their world and yours, making present buying that bit more exciting! When it comes to buying for toddlers there are so many routes to go down; you can go for toys, practical, clothing or creative to name a few. This Gift Guide is aimed at both first children, but also for the parents that have more than one child and are struggling to think of what to get their second/third/fourth toddler. When you have a house filled with toys from your first child it can be hard to think of what to get subsequent children, but hopefully you'll be inspired by this Gift Guide.

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: For Babies 2018

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Welcome to my first Christmas Gift Guide of 2018, which is for the babies in your life. Personally, I've always found shopping for baby gifts quite a challenge because the things they need at that age are limited some what. I therefore tend to focus on giving gifts that will either help to capture those precious early years, are practical or can be enjoyed for many years to come. The first year or so of a child's life is filled with magical milestones, exciting changes and all the growing, making it such a special time to shop for gifts. All of the gifts I've included in this Gift Guide would also make thoughtful presents for baby showers, first birthdays or christenings too.

WEANING: Nuby has everything you could ever need!

There aren't many brands out there that offer pretty much everything you could need for weaning, other than the food itself - however Nuby is one of those brands that does! They have an extensive range of products, from bottles to teethers to bibs to toys to weaning. It's a brand you can trust and rely on for your every baby need. We have been using a lot of their weaning products with Isabella and they've been a big success, as well as making certain aspects of weaning easier. 

TEETHING: Our Top 5 Products

Isabella's first tooth cut through at only 5 months, with her second arriving by 5.5 months! So we started the teething journey slightly earlier than most and boy what a fun journey that is. Cue mass dribbling (think Niagara falls), lots of sleepless nights, sad baby and your security blanket becoming Calpol. It's been a hard start to teething and I'm fully aware it's not going to get any easier, so I thought I'd share some of our top products that have helped us through the beginning of teething.