I am a mother of 3. Since the birth of my third child, I have become somewhat addicted to all things babywearing (I crossed out ‘somewhat’ because my husband tells me I’ve definitely crossed that line!) Baby wearing started out as a necessity. The more I delved into the world of babywearing (and there […]
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A perfect handmade present for a baby shower. You will need: Two different fabrics (choose different colours and textures) Assorted lengths of ribbon Scissors Dressmaking pins Sewing machine What to do: 1. Cut 2 rectangles the same size, one from each fabric. You can make the blanket any size you like, especially if you have
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This Easy DIY Bassinet Mattress Protector is quick, easy and thrifty. This is a sure fire solution for keeping your bassinet mattress clean! You will need: A bassinet mattress Waterproof material Jersey fabric (20cm by 150cm) Dressmaking pins and 2 safety pins Elastic Coordinating thread Scissors Fabric pencil or marker Sewing machine What to do: Lay
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Dear New Mother, Congratulations and welcome to the world of creation. God has chosen to crown your marriage and allow you to share in His work of creation. Of course, this is not something to be taken lightly. This small bundle of joy you delivered after hours of gruelling labour and pain you hardly thought
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“So, your baby has been sleeping through since she was 3 months?” “Yeah me neither..” A reality as parents, we realise at some point, is that a good nights sleep is precious.. Or any sleep for that matter.. And a ‘sleep-in’ is a distant mirage that may come one day far far into future.. Although
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What is Baby-Led Weaning? Baby-led weaning (BLW) is allowing your child to experiment with foods and become independent in feeding himself. Food is not pureed and the baby uses his hands to explore textures of a variety of foods. Some parents choose to try BLW. If so, allow your baby to join in during family meal
When it comes to discreet feeding I haven’t found anything nearly as helpful as a breastfeeding apron. I first saw this a few years ago at a mother’s group in Albury when another mother wore hers whilst feeding her child. A bit of an entrepreneur, this mum suggested it might make a good fundraising activity,
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We are currently on the final countdown for baby number 4. Having just hit 2 weeks until our due date we are all getting more excited and, dare I say it, impatient by the day. From the 12 week mark we have always encouraged our children to participate in the new baby journey. They are the
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If you don’t have a lot of time, or ability, to sew here is a quick tutorial that makes use of baby wraps, which are never in short supply. You will need: A baby wrap. You will need to use at least a patterned muslin or heavier weight fabric. Pale or white light muslin wraps
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This is kind of a no-recipe-required paint, but it is a neat idea if you are wanting to include your babies in the ‘sensory’ experience, particularly if you have older children who are painting. It is also a good idea to use if you want to introduce them to ‘baby-led-weaning’ and feeding themselves. It is fun
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