Are those newborn essentials, as essential as you first thought? What’s a necessity and what can wait? Read through my thoughts and let me know yours!
Family friendly lunch at Leaf West Kirby
Finding a family friendly lunch spot can be tricky. But with a cinema room and toddler area, Leafs new Wirral opening is just perfect.
My Five Minute Make-up Routine
Believe in the saying Look Good, Feel Good?
I do, and at my Mums Make up Masterclass I want to teach you my 5 minute routine to help you go from frazzled to fabulous.
Croxteth Hall, Farm and Gardens
Today we started a new tradition. Each year on this date we will visit Croxteth Hall Farm and feed the friendly traditional and rare breeds of animals here
Maternal Mental Health Awareness with Mindful Mums
Hopefully thanks to the power of social media, you’ll already be aware that this week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. A campaign dedicated to talking openly about mental illness during pregnancy or after having a baby, and with this in mind, I attend Kate Silcocks Mindful Mums event.
It’s back to work I go
I feel like I’ve blinked and 6 months has passed and I’m back to work and adjusting to life as a working mum. But you know what? It’s not half as scary as I thought.
Our hip dysplasia journey- hip healthy seats
When your baby is placed in a Pavlik Harness for hip dysplasia treatment it’s hard to know which products you can trust to be hip friendly. So here’s my guide of what has worked for us.
Know the signs of hip dysplasia
This week is Hip Health Week with Steps charity, whose aim it is to raise awareness and promote early detection of Hip Dysplasia (DDH). You can help spread their message by sharing their posts and even sharing your story.
Where have the newborn days gone?
I remember everyone telling me how quickly the newborn days would go. How? I remember thinking. I’m exhausted, sore and utterly terrified of putting a foot out of line. But they do, and before I knew it, your baby looks like he’s starting to become a little boy.
Tummy time and feeding a baby with hip dysplasia
Adapting your feeding positions, whether it breast or bottle, is often the first struggle with a baby in a Pavlik Harness, but luckily a handy feeding cushion may just become your best friend
Our hip dysplasia journey- Pavlik harness success!
I can’t believe I’m typing this. A fortnight ago we were awaiting a meeting with Aces consultant, fearing the worst and praying for progress. Today we are talking about removing the Pavlik Harness after having a successful hip dysplasia appointment!
Our hip dysplasia journey- Maxi Cosi Happy Hips car seat service
Not all DDH babies require an adapted car seat, but Ace was particularly tight in his Joie 360 Spin. Having discussed his reaction at being in the car seat with another mum, we think it was the shoulder straps pulling that was causing him such upset. Thankfully the Maxi Cosi Happy Hips service came to the rescue