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Whether you're an expectant parent or your little one has already made their arrival, we all want to be the best parent for our children. But with so much information and advice on offer, from your midwife to th...
So, you’re thinking of purchasing a baby breathing and movement monitor? You’ve come to the right place. There are plenty of benefits, both mental and physical, that baby breathing and movement monitors ca...
Congratulations on the arrival of your baby! There is no doubt that breastfeeding your baby can be a truly remarkable experience. Offering an army of health benefits for you and your baby as well as the opportun...
Having a baby is an amazing, wonderful thing, but we know that the journey from pregnancy to childbirth can feel a bit scary and stressful at times; this is where pregnancy meditation can be a gamechanger. In fa...
You are an expecting parent, giving your entire focus, love and devotion to your soon to be newborn which is amazing! But have you been taking care of yourself?
We've all been there, it's 3 am, you know your little one is exhausted and overtired, but your baby is not sleeping. You're both tired, and you just want your little one to close their eyes; you've spent hours g...
If you ever find yourself asking what the pregnant person in your life really wants for Christmas…you’re not alone.
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Long established gender stereotypes have historically led to new dads having very little involvement with their newborn baby’s nighttime feeds. For centuries, the role of a father has been to be the ...
Christmas is just around the corner, and it's time to get your Christmas maternity outfit ready to help you get into the festive spirit! From casual Christmas events that just need a Christmas jumper to family p...
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If you're expecting and planning on announcing your pregnancy at Christmas, congratulations! Christmas is the time for joy, giving, and, most importantly, some festive family fun! And how special will this Chris...
Is there anything more adorable than choosing your baby’s first christmas outfit, and getting to see them all dressed up for their first Christmas? It's just such a magical time of year. And as Michael Bublé and...
From the moment your newborn arrives, your whole world will become focused on how to make your baby happy. So after weeks of coo-ing, talking and smiling at your baby, what’s the secret to that wonderful f...
Sleep or the lack of it - thanks to a fussy baby at night - is a hot topic for most new parents. A good night’s sleep for you and your baby becomes more and more precious with each...
Celebrating your first Christmas with baby wouldn't be the same without a cute outfit to commemorate the most wonderful time of the year! And, browsing and choosing baby Christmas outfits can be a great way to r...
Halloween is almost upon us and if you are a new parent then this is a particularly exciting one...baby’s first Halloween! Time to start brainstorming ideas around adorable costumes, sweet ways to dress up your ...
We are launching a Halloween Competition but with an adorable twist this Spooky Season. The entrants won’t make you go ‘Agrh!’ and are more likely to make you go ‘Awwww’’ as the theme is ‘Babies First Halloween ...
In 2021, there really is an app for everything including parenting! From games, to habit tracking, to What3Words as a new way to find where you are, there are lots of ways to make your life easier. It’s no surpr...
Throughout pregnancy women have lots to think about and navigate. From where to give birth to how your baby will be fed, there is a huge amount to think about and decide upon. One of the most common...
As a parent, it is natural to want to know what the future holds for you and your baby. There is so much information on baby development milestones, and what’s expected in the world of baby development, sometimes it’s hard to know what or who to t...
For many, the decision on how they plan to feed their baby is far from easy to make. Many expectant parents will know, and have known forever, how they plan to feed their babies once they arrive. Yet...
New dad life will definitely keep you on your toes. With a newborn to look after, you’ll probably have a lot less free time to focus on things like fitness or nutrition as a dad. Of course, baby comes first but ...
Sharenting can sometimes get a bit of a bad rep, but the world of parent social media does have excellent parenting advice, inspiration and can provide you with that much needed sense of community as a new paren...
World Sleep Day: The healing power of a good night’s sleep
With World Sleep Day on 19th March and the highly topical issue of ‘coronasomnia’, sl...
You’re in the third trimester and so close to meeting your new baby! What a ride it’s been! This last leg of pregnancy can bring a whirlwind of emotions with it, and there’s only so much you and your partner can...
Over just a few years, bedside cribs have very quickly become the first choice for mums and dads.
In fact, a 2019 Fanfinders survey for ...
For many of us, what we're currently experiencing with the Coronavirus pandemic is strange and emotionally draining, but being pregnant in a pandemic can be especially stressful.
With the unfortunate events that are happening around the world leaving most of us stuck indoors, it’s so easy to fall out of routine. Having your little ones around can be wonderful but also pretty stressful. When you can’...
Welcome to the second trimester, you are over half way on the journey to meeting your new baby! You might be glad to know that the second trimester is also known as the ‘golden trimester’. This is because, for m...
You’ve given birth – now what? (by Marie Louise, The Modern Midwife)
Sometimes it seems that all the information availab...
We know times are a little scary right now, and you probably can’t open Instagram or Twitter without the word 'corona' staring you in the face. Of course, it’s important to stay informed but the influx of info (good, ...
Congratulations! You’re having a baby! Welcome to the first trimester of your partner’s pregnancy! You must be over the moon but, of course, you probably also have a million questions. In this series of posts we...
We absolutely love The Baby Show, and we’re sure you’re going to love it too! W...
"Get baby into a consistent bedtime routine." If you’re a new parent, you’ve probably heard this phrase a million times. But you might be asking why it’s so important, what benefits it has and just how exactly you can make ...
Screens are well and truly part of our lives. They’re a great way for us to communicate, learn and be entertained, and the bright lights and dazzling colours are irresistible to babies. Smartphone and tablet use by ba...
Having a baby can bring so much magic into your world, but it’s important to remember that there might be a few bumps in the road. It’s a sad thing to think about, but babies and children can suffer from mental health issue...
We’re sure you’re working through a whole list of wonderful things to buy and prepare for your little one, and somewhere near the top is probably a cot.
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Nick Acaster is the Managing Director of Rugs Direct, so he knows a lot about creating stylish yet comfortable spaces. Here, he gives his five best gender-neutral nursery themes to consider for your baby's bedroom.
If you notice your little one looking flushed, maybe with sore looking gums and extra dribbling, don’t fret – they’re probably just teething. Some babies actually go through this without experiencing any teething pain,...
You’ve probably heard about (or experienced) some of the different changes your body can go through during pregnancy, but you may not have heard about the unpredictable effect that pregnancy can have on your ski...
Sleep. It’s something we all do, need and probably want more of! It’s super important at any age, and it’s crucial for babies and their development. Around 20% of babies have sleep problems in their first year. And when we asked parents what their biggest parenting worry is, the top answer was baby’s sleep.
What a year it’s been. We’ve seen the first all-woman spacewalk, an actual image of a black hole, and even kidneys delivered by drone! As our scientific knowledge evolves, so does our parenting knowledge.
The creators of Bluebell totally understand what it’s like being a parent, because they’re parents themselves! They’ve lived through those early days of worrying that they’re not doing everything right, those sleeples...
Christmas is fast approaching, but you’ve still got time to grab something great for that dashing dad-to-be in your life. If you’re stuck for gift ideas, we’ve got a few!
It might not be possible to give her what she REALLY wants for Christmas – like a magical tea that stops morning sickness, or a new pair of un-swollen feet – but you can give her something to make her feel special or help h...
Self-care is so important for everyone, but at a time when your body is changing and there’s something both incredible but incredibly stress inducing happening at the end of those nine months, it’s pretty crucial that you take a breather and spend some much needed time on yourself.
Growing a little human being can be one of the most incredible life experiences! Creating a family is of course beautiful, magical and life changing, but it definitely doesn’t come without challenges. Some of these challenges include health issues of mums-to-be.
Life is a roller coaster and stress is generally something that can’t be avoided, especially as a fantastic but fatigued new parent! Having a baby will be one of the wildest rides you’ll ever go on, and you’ll have a lot of things to juggle, remember and think about.