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Is My Baby Teething?

Posted on by Emma Reed

Ahh, one of the most common questions that seems to come up in parenting groups and I’m sure it is one that is also very popular on Google too.

Is My Baby Teething?

If you are asking this, the answer is most probably yes. Don’t worry, you aren’t going crazy your little one is chewing their hand more, they are a little more grisly, they keep waking and there is definitely excess dribble! All key signs of those teeth causing problems.

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All in One Cloth Nappies- everything you need

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You would have probably read in my last post that we are making the move over to cloth nappies. This is for quite a few reasons but the most important being the fact that they are eco-friendly and they will be saving us money in the long-run… up to £500 a year did you know?! We are starting with the all in one cloth nappies but I know there are other versions available and there is a lot for me to still find out but for now, I am going with what seems to be the easiest option.

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Why We are Changing to Cloth Nappies

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Just recently I have been looking more and more into making the change from disposable nappies to cloth nappies and after looking into all the pros and cons, speaking to those who have been converted for years and researching what is available on the market, I am about to take the leap. Here is why we are changing to cloth nappies…

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The First Six Months as a Preemie Parent

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