A child’s bedroom is their sanctuary (but to them it’s their castle!). From the early days of naps in cribs to their transition into a ‘grown up bed’, a child’s room should feel safe, comfortable and fun. For many mums relegating (or promoting!) a child to their room can provide some much needed peace and quiet, but the child has to want to spend time there. Creating a fun, functional space can be challenging but is more than worth it in the long run.For the ultimate in kid-friendly bedroom … [Read more...]
Meningitis in babies and children – Don’t ignore the signs and symptoms
Meningitis is the disease that parents’ fear most, and we all want to keep our children safe. So how do we protect our children from meningitis?Vaccines are the only way to prevent serious and life-threatening infectious diseases like meningitis.Meningitis is caused by many different organisms, but the most common are bacteria and viruses. In the UK all babies are offered vaccines from the age of 2 months, as part of the Childhood Immunisation Programme. Some of these vaccines protect … [Read more...]
How to Create a Healthy Diet for your Child
With obesity levels reaching record highs in British adults and children, experts are frantically searching for the reason behind this modern-day phenomenon. Most recently, they appear to be pointing the finger at carbohydrates and sugar rather than typically fatty foods, which are usually associated with diseases such as obesity, heart ailments and high cholesterol. Whether this research holds true has yet to be seen, as there are many informed opinions that remain diametrically opposed on the … [Read more...]
Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers for Babies on the Go #MC
“I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Huggies. I received product samples to facilitate my review and to thank me for my participation. All opinions are my own.” When you have babies and small children your life is consumed by diapers. When I first had my youngest I had two kids in diapers. Now I only have one baby in diapers, and he happens to hate diaper changes. Luckily, Huggies has foreseen some issue with traditional diapers and … [Read more...]
How to Design a Bathroom Suitable for Kids
pic Children. A source of pleasure and heartache for more than half of our lives. Once they are born, they consume our every waking thought, and we lie awake at night, worrying what life has in store for them. We can’t wait to put them to bed at night and can’t wait to see them in the morning. Often, we are judged on the quality of our parenting and presentation of our children, so we need to do our best to get it right. Our home needs to be a haven where the kids feel completely safe and … [Read more...]
Flying Turtle By Mason Corporation
There is nothing like re-living your childhood. This is just what I got to do. Gym class when I was young consisted of many fun activities and toys. I remember wishing I could bring each one home and to use whenever I wanted. One of these amazing and unique toys was the flying turtle by Mason Corporation. I had some wonderful communication with Jules and soon after received a beautiful teal flying turtle in the mail.Things got even better when our flying turtle arrived on our … [Read more...]
Essential Things to Think About When Creating a Child Friendly Garden
Gardens are perhaps the most versatile room in our homes. I say room because that is the way most people think of their backyards these days. There are many designs to choose from when considering how a garden should look, but one thing that many people have to consider, is making their garden child friendly. This naturally involves making the garden safe as well as fun to play in. If your desire is to have a plot that could win the Chelsea Flower Show, carefully groomed and perfectly arranged, … [Read more...]
Dragon Birthday Cake!
Last year I made my oldest daughter a dragon cake, and this year, my youngest daughter wanted a dragon cake. I have used box mixes in the past, and they were fine, but this year I looked up a yellow cake recipe from Martha Stewart. It is still a bit crumby when I tried to ice it, but it was fine. Next time, I’ll try to find a different cake mix; one that doesn’t fall to crumbs when you cut it! I’m just not that skilled yet! I used a butter cream icing recipe from … [Read more...]
National Children’s Dental Health Month Sparks Awareness
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. One of the reasons for this event is to build public awareness about the importance of children, very young children, visiting a dentist. The state of children’s dental health in the United States is appalling. Tooth decay is the leading childhood disease, and it is one hundred percent preventable. More than 40% of children have at least one cavity, and most have more. Parents should pay attention to the information about free dental visits … [Read more...]
Teach Your Kids about Money by Paying Them
When it comes to teaching children financial responsibility, six simple rules can help to ensure success:The sooner the better when teaching children about money. Instill an instinctive conservatism in regards to spending by teaching your children how money works. Plant seeds early to bear fruit later. Use allowance as a teaching tool. Give bigger responsibilities to teenagers and college students. Educate about investing at an early age.Using Allowance as a Teaching … [Read more...]
Child Proofing Your Garden
Gardens provide a space in which children are able to play and run around independently, while you sit back and enjoy the sunshine. However, the garden comes with its own set of potential hazards and it is important that you remove or control as many of these risk factors before allowing babies, toddlers and young children to play without maximum supervision.Adequate FencingThe first thing your garden needs is a high quality fencing solution. Without a sturdy fence or a garden wall, … [Read more...]
My Potty Training Assistance – Huggies Pull-Ups® #PottyTrainingPants #ad
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pull-Ups® Training Pants. I've never been very good at potty training. Working on potty training with my daughter was a disaster. I'm sure we did everything wrong with her. I was pretty sure we were going to scar her for life and she would never use the potty. Eventually, through a series of bribes, she finally figured it out and has successfully been using the potty for 4 years now!My son, on the … [Read more...]
Style Me Up Creative Kits, Cosmetics and Fashion Accessories for the Stylish Girl
Disclosure: I received free product samples for review purposes in my Holiday Gift Guide. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. If you have a tween or teen that is interested in fashion and accessories chances are the Style Me Up products are going to please her! I received the Style Me Up Sweet Key Charms necklace kit and the Style Me Up Perfect Nail Markers.The Sweet Key Charms necklace kit features 6 charms to decorate with glitter and gems. … [Read more...]
ARTSI Craft Kits – Great Gifts for Girls
Disclosure: I received free product samples for review in my Holiday Gift Guide. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. If you know a little girl that likes cute sticker crafts than these ARTSI craft kits would be a perfect gift! ARTSI is a new company comprised of 3 brands : Glitter Petz, Plusheez and Stickeez.Glitter Petz are recommended for children ages 6+ and have a variety of animals to choose from such as a Fox, Squirrel, Owl, Dog, Pony … [Read more...]
Philips Avent Cup Options
Disclosure: I received free product samples for review in my Holiday Gift Guide. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. If you have been reading my blog for a while you know how much I love trying to sippy cups. We have reviewed quite a few different types and brands. Today we are talking about two different Philips AVENT sippy cup options.The Philips AVENT Natural Drinking Cup features 360 degrees of drinking. This cup is meant to simulate drinking from … [Read more...]
