Seeing as life hacks seem to be everywhere at the moment, I thought I'd write one that might be useful for someone with twins. Having multiples can be mentally, physically, emotionally and financially challenging, but it's also one of the most rewarding experiences too. Be kind to yourself and simplify your life, so you can enjoy all the best bits without the stress.Here are my life hacks for parents of twins1) When your little ones are still a bit too small to fit in the swings at . . . Keep Reading
Review: Mamas & Papas Baby Bud booster seat with activity tray
Our house is crammed to the rafters. The dining room is the worst because we have a big dining room table, my desk, some book cases and our toy racks in there. Add a bulky high chair and there's barely room to move.I'd been looking online at booster seats for a while, so that E could join us at the table and we could gain back some space. Then Mamas & Papas asked me if I'd like to review one*. It was perfect timing! . . . Keep Reading
Review: My Lil Pouch – A reusable baby food pouch
Given our plans to emigrate, I’ve been chatting on Twitter and Facebook to parent bloggers in Australia. A Queensland based mum of two sets of twins (yes, you read that right – TWO sets of twins) asked me to review* a product that she created with another mum because their product was launching in the UK.My Lil Pouch is a reusable food pouch that you can fill with your own purees. If you like the concept of the baby food pouches from the supermarket, but you don’t like the cost of them or the . . . Keep Reading
Baby led weaning – ideas for first foods and how to combine it with spoon feeding
The last few weeks have flown by. E has been turning into a chunky little girl - you know, the kind of baby with podgy legs that you just want to chew on and a tummy that needs to have raspberries blown on it. She wants to roll around everywhere and when she sets her sights on something she squeals in frustration if she can't get to it and put it in her mouth straight away. Baby proofing comes with a whole new range of problems this time round - I caught the boys trying to give her a pine cone . . . Keep Reading