My husband and I were talking recently about baby number five, or rather, the possibility of baby number five. I am having some minor surgery in August under general anaesthetic so we are currently using Natural Family Planning so that there is no chance that I could be pregnant when I am put under. […]
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I love quilts. My grandmother makes beautiful quilts with appliqués and hand embroidered details that I consider already to be family heirlooms. But not all of us have my grandmother’s talent so here’s a simple quilt design that can be tailored to suit your taste. I have used a cheaper batting alternative in polyester
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This DIY 2in1 Scarf And Breastfeeding Cover is super simple and quick. This a craft for any one regardless of sewing ability! Wear as an infinity scarf: And for discreet breastfeeding, unwrap once and anchor over one shoulder: What you need: 60cm (120+ cm wide) knit jersey fabric Pins Sewing machine What to do:
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Disposable items are prolific in our culture. Throw away packaging, plates, cups, cutlery, nappies, gloves, the list goes on. Sometimes something being easily disposable is of benefit from the perspective of health or convenience. But in everyday life, they do create a lot of waste and for staple items; we are continuously buying them.
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Here are a few handy tips for organising accommodation to suit your needs when travelling with baby: 1. Book ahead and let the place know you are bringing baby with you. Usually they will either let you know whether they can provide a cot or if you’ll need to bring you own travel one.
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1. Be calm and tell yourself that it will be a great flight 2. Prepare to let baby have something during takeoff and landing. Some articles online claim that as long as the baby does not have any ear problems, ears should not hurt during takeoff and landing. In my personal experience, Jacob seems a
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it your first time flying with bub? This may be a nerve racking experience for some! Check out these tips to make your trip as smooth as possible. Warm layers – The plane can get pretty cold so I usually dress Jacob in a regular onesie and socks and bring along his pajamas to
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Stretchy wraps, in my opinion, are IDEAL for newborns. They are so soft and keep a newborn baby so close and snuggled with its wearer – it’s such a great way to transition a newborn from the womb. All stretchy wraps are made different, depending on the fabric used, the length (although this
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Since becoming a mother, people have been offering advice more than ever. In addition to the well-intended advice I receive, I also tend to inform myself by reading widely on parenting issues. Recently I read two different articles, one on guilt free parenting and another on refraining from saying “be careful” to your child.
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Congratulations you’re a mum, and if the physical symptoms we outlined in postpartum pests weren’t enough for you, here are some more postpartum red flags that you should never ignore: You can’t get out of bed in the morning – not in a fatigue kind of way, but in a ‘I just don’t feel
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