parenting Archives – Page 5 of 15

Is My Baby Teething?

Posted on July 26, 2018November 15, 2024 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

Posted on June 18, 2018November 15, 2024 by Emma Reed

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

Posted on June 14, 2018November 15, 2024 by Emma Reed

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, after speaking to those who have been converted for years and researching what is available on the market, I am about to take the leap and this is why:

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The First Six Months as a Preemie Parent

Posted on June 11, 2018November 15, 2024 by Emma Reed

Six months have somehow passed since our little ‘dinks’ arrived prematurely into our world and I cannot believe it. At times it still feels as though it was only last week that I was back and forth to the hospital, having emotional breakdowns, longing for my baby to be able to come home, yet here we are months later, sitting at home with a very happy and healthy little boy who has come on leaps and bounds. Becoming a preemie parent has been an eye-opener and a very different journey to having a full-term baby and I know I am incredibly lucky that my boy is here safe and well…

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Ways to prepare for your baby’s arrival

Posted on May 19, 2018September 8, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Preparing for your new arrival can feel incredibly daunting (and expensive!) – especially if it is your first baby. The main thing is to not panic or stress yourself out. To help you prepare for your baby’s arrival, it is worth getting everything in check over the course of 9 months to help ease the transition into ‘Mum mode’, giving you more time at the end of your pregnancy to put your feet up.

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baby in a sea themed flatlay with a whale, fish, waves and turtle tots badge

We are Turtle Tots Ambassadors! #bringonthesmiles

Posted on May 7, 2018November 15, 2024 by Emma Reed

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It is official, I can finally shout it from the rooftops “We are Turtle Tots Ambassadors!” and I have been dying to tell you all for weeks now. But I had to wait (along with 5 other eager bloggers from around the country) until the official announcement day on the May 1st.

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How To Help Your Teen Live Their Dreams

Posted on March 27, 2018February 21, 2025 by Emma Reed

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As our kids get older, it’s easy to think that our support is no longer required. You couldn’t be further from the truth. In truth, your son or daughter needs you through their teen years like never before.

These are the years that could shape their entire future. Here are just four ways that you can provide the guidance and direction needed for them to unlock their full potential and help your teen to live their dream.

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