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Choosing Baby Names

Guest post by Kizzy Choosing a babies name is not as easy as you would think. I can remember when I was younger, dreaming of one day having children and names were so easy. Yet when I was expecting my … Continue reading

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Ten Money Savers Every New Mum Should Note

1. Accept Hand-Me-Downs Don’t be too proud to accept second hand goods, the money you save can be used to buy other baby products. Alternatively put the savings into a trust fund, your baby will be pleased you did when … Continue reading

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Cheap Baby Playbox Items

Empty Cotton Reels Small Plastic Bottles Minus the lids! A Small Tupperware Tub We use one of Erin’s weaning tubs. Scraps of Textured Fabric Tin foil can be fun too, although beware of tin foil disappearing into the mouth, a … Continue reading

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Ten Favourite Baby Snacks

Dried Apricots Erin loves these as they are sweet and chewy, I need to keep an eye on her though as she trys to stuff them right into her mouth. Scotch Pancake Again with a thin spread of butter this … Continue reading

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Baby Games

Let’s be honest babies can be a bit boring….please don’t throw rotten fruit at me…. These are some things you can do with a baby to pass the time until you can do arts, crafts and all manner of interesting … Continue reading

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Exploring Textures Activity

Exploring Different Textures You will need; some or any of the following Wool Fur Tin Foil Sponge Velcro Play-dough Water Tissue Paper plus any other things you have which have a different texture and feel to them. 1.Put all the … Continue reading

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Musical Instruments for Toddlers

Musical Instruments You will need; All your musical instrument toys or pots and pans (drums) wooden spoon (drumstick) a tub with rice inside (shaker) 2 pot covers steel/metal (cymbals) glass jars filled with water (xylophone or older children) 2 baby … Continue reading

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