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Win A Magic Mesh Kids Shade for Your Car!

January 31, 2015 by heatherss 9 Comments

Summer is an awesome season for having fun in the sun. Unfortunately it can also be a very hot experience for little ones in the car. We already know that the heat is magnified in a closed vehicle. Driving around in the warmer months can become uncomfortable for children. This is why you need some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: baby, baby products, products, toddler Tagged With: car shades, magic mesh

Tips for Using Reusable Food Pouches.

January 19, 2015 by heatherss 9 Comments

A long time ago I came across an American blog post that talked about pouches that you could use again and again instead of the store bought ones. The blogger was very excited and did a mass production of food in her pouches for her little one. I thought, wouldn't it be nice if there was something … [Read more...]

Filed Under: baby, baby products, baby products, products, Solids, toddler, weaning Tagged With: pros and cons, reusable food pouches, sinchies, tips for using reusable food pouches

A Letter to the Tired Mommy

January 4, 2015 by heatherss 3 Comments

tired mothers in the middle of the night need to read this

Dear Tired Mommy I see you there. Awake in the early hours of the morning. Your body so wracked with fatigue. But you keep going. You keep responding to your child. This is what true love is. An action. A verb. An act of love to serve. To lose your own sleep to help your own … [Read more...]

Filed Under: baby, poems, sleep, toddler, Uncategorized Tagged With: I wish this child would sleep, letter to a tired mom, sleepless mom, sunburn, toddler sleep

World Prematurity Day: Catherine Shares Her Story and Encouragement

November 17, 2014 by heatherss 4 Comments

17 November is World Prematurity Day. What better way to commemorate this day than to share a story of a mom who dealt with this situation, and hear what she says if you find yourself in a similar predicament. Here is Catherine's story: Our little boy Kai was born on Saturday, 16 Nov, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: baby, premature

Your New Baby Stroller: It Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank.

October 27, 2014 by heatherss 4 Comments

One of the first things I did as a newly pregnant woman was to research big ticket items that I would need for the new baby. These items are the ones that you cannot expect friends and family to bring to the baby shower. Having a baby is an expensive business (just ask my husband who had to foot the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: baby, baby products, travelling with baby

Before You Leave The House: Eleven Items Moms Need In Their Cars

October 21, 2014 by heatherss 3 Comments

essentials for moms to have in their car

Parenthood is a crazy ride and it becomes even more hectic when you go mobile. It helps to calm the frazzled nerves by at least being prepared and having the things that you need at hand. I have put together an essential list for mom’s taxi as she negotiates traffic and tantrums!   Basic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: baby, toddler, travelling with baby

(Charity Post) Choose or Nominate Your Favourite Baby Community for Free Milton Sterilisers!

October 7, 2014 by heatherss 4 Comments

A while ago I attended a Milton product launch. I learnt quite a bit about sterilisation that day, and you can read all about it here. I followed up that post with another giveaway. All in all I gave away six sterilisers. So why am I bringing up Milton again? Well, at the launch, one of the press … [Read more...]

Filed Under: baby, charity

Win One of Five Dummy Sterilisers!

July 28, 2014 by heatherss 8 Comments

My previous blog post and giveaway was a  big success! The winner of the soother steriliser was Stephanie, from Pretoria. I have now been given five more soother/ dummy sterilisers to give away. They are also all green, so you don't have to worry about the gender preferences. Just a recap on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: baby, baby products

Why Baby Equipment Needs to be Sterilised – PLUS Win a Soother Steriliser

July 12, 2014 by heatherss 9 Comments

I went to the launch of Milton SA's latest products with a certain amount of trepidation. I wasn't quite sure if this event was a good fit for me. I  never really used Milton. I sterilised Nicky's bottle and pumping equipment when he was little in the microwave and I have been breastfeeding ever … [Read more...]

Filed Under: baby, baby products, travelling with baby

Nicky’s New Bib

March 21, 2014 by heatherss 14 Comments

Nicky's eating has definitely progressed these days. He is better able to communicate what he wants, and will stand, grunting, by the biscuits or the fridge to show what he wants. He especially likes to grunt when we are eating to tell us that he prefers our food to his. (I am still giving him some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: baby products, baby products, products, Solids, toddler, Weaning

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