A month in the life… 15 months old

A month in the life… 15 months old

5 poignant parenting moments from the last month I’ve been too busy to blog of late (working hard, sleeping hard), but while I’ve been ...

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Mother's Must-Have: 3 Foundations to Hide Tiredness

Mother's Must-Have: 3 Foundations to Hide Tiredness

I don't want to complain about being tired. An average day now starts at about 6:10* and after the last 12 months, this is the stuff of,...

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15 truths about life with a 1-year-old

15 truths about life with a 1-year-old

I now own a toddler. This is my life: Struggling to take a bite of anything without finding a toddler’s mouth attached to the other end o...

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The early hour

The early hour

Everything was going quite well for a while there. After sleep training I had a couple of months of pretty decent sleep, bed around 7 and ...

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In the Night Garden 1st Birthday Cake… I BAKED!

In the Night Garden 1st Birthday Cake… I BAKED!

Here’s how to make your miniature human an In The Night Garden birthday cake… As my friends and family will attest, I do NOT bake...

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The torture of nursery

I have a new job (hooray for me etc etc), which means that I finally need regular childcare for Jack. And while I've been extremely luck...

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First steps

First steps

It’s been five days since Jack took his first three steps. And since then he’s taken approximately seven more. I don’t want to be i...

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In The Night Garden & The Problem With Upsy Daisy

In The Night Garden & The Problem With Upsy Daisy

TV time (or ‘the digital nanny’ as one of my favourite bloggers Mother Pukka calls it) is now in full operation in the house, and Jack now...

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Buy of the week: Hatley rain coat

Buy of the week: Hatley rain coat

It's official: I WISH they made kids clothes in adult sizes. There are so many of Jack's clothes that I would wear if I could. Mostl...

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Buy of the Week: PurePotions Lavender Nappy Salve

Buy of the Week: PurePotions Lavender Nappy Salve

The beauty editor in me was pretty excited about the new world of products having a baby would open up – but in truth the only thing I used...

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He's not difficult. He's 'spirited'.

He's not difficult. He's 'spirited'.

I’m currently sleep training (if you follow me on Facebook , you’ll know I started this process last week). We’re not quite there yet, ...

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It. Never. Stops.

I’m the first of my friends to have a baby, so I get asked a lot to describe motherhood. Obviously I wheel out all the old classics. “It’s ...

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Baby Buy of the Week: An Absolute Essential

Baby Buy of the Week: An Absolute Essential

If you're looking for the perfect present to buy a new mum, or a mum-to-be, look no further than these super-soft muslin bamboo swaddle ...

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Sleep & the measure of a mother

Are you a bad mother if you can’t make your baby sleep? Jack is nine months old now. And he still sleeps terribly. A good night is two or ...

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Baby buy of the week: TU Cute

Baby buy of the week: TU Cute

I never thought I’d be the sort of parent to dress my little boy like a prince from the 80s. I always pictured dressing him in statement pr...

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Slow Down, Little One. (The Impatience Of Parenthood)

Slow Down, Little One. (The Impatience Of Parenthood)

On wishing away my son’s first year. And then wishing it back again. Dear Jack, Please slow down. You’re moving too fast. With ...

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WIN With The Mother Edit – Wet Head Game

WIN With The Mother Edit – Wet Head Game

A little summer silliness for you – be in with a chance to win a Wet Head game with The Mother Edit . I have one to give away, all you hav...

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5 Things You Need From Tesco Kidswear Right Now

5 Things You Need From Tesco Kidswear Right Now

There is something really good going on in the kidswear department at Tesco right now. The boys prints for SS16 are seriously cute – I did ...

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Things that run through your head at 4.55am when your baby wakes up

Another day that started before I was ready. He’ll go back to sleep in a minute if I ignore him. He seems to be getting louder. Yep, he...

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Five Swimsuits For Summer (#MumBod)

Five Swimsuits For Summer (#MumBod)

Ain't nobody got time for working out. Luckily, one-pieces are on-trend for SS16, so rather than spending those precious 10 free minut...

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Stuff that’s cute when your baby does it. That isn’t actually cute.

(Nobody else is finding this cute right now, Jack.) Grabs hold of a stranger's nose and pulls. Pulls a stranger’s hair so hard t...

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Because Mummy IS the best

Because Mummy IS the best

So buy these 5 items now.   But one day he's going to actually start picking his own clothes (or at least vetting your choices).  ...

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