On the joys of the pick-up-put-down method

I really would like some sleep now.  Since we started weaning / Jack started teething / life-and-stuff, Jack’s sleep has taken another maj...

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Mother’s must-have – on choosing which ‘Selfish Mother’ sweatshirt to buy

Mother’s must-have – on choosing which ‘Selfish Mother’ sweatshirt to buy

When you work from home and your job is to shop for a living, (compiling style edits and reviewing products), it’s pretty hard not to spend...

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On Jamie Oliver’s definition of ‘easy’

On Jamie Oliver’s definition of ‘easy’

Jamie Oliver’s pro-breastfeeding campaign was never going to go well. Pretty much anyone commenting on breastfeeding in any circumstances i...

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3 actually useful things to buy a new mother

3 actually useful things to buy a new mother

Because they're knee-deep in baby-grows and have enough blankets to keep a small country warm. These three practical gifts will make you...

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Baby Boy Style - The Best of M&S

Baby Boy Style - The Best of M&S

Any excuse to shop my favourite baby wear department; here are five of the must-buys from Marks and Spencer's new baby boy collection fo...

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5 of the best: Denim jumpsuits

5 of the best: Denim jumpsuits

New season style obsession: Denim jumpsuits Firstly, they are breastfeeding-friendly - just unzip or unbutton and off you go.  Secondly,...

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Things I never did before I was a parent

Just put another jumper on to cover up a vomit stain on the one underneath, rather than actually taking the offending item off Say “Than...

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Surviving a cold with a baby

I swear someone told me that the magical powers of breastfeeding stopped babies getting ill. Or something along those lines.  MORE LIES.  ...

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The perfect moment

Those of you who have read my other posts will know that I lean toward the ranty/moany/why-won't-this-child-just-go-the-f-to-sleep type ...

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