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Tips for Life with a Toddler OK, you’re through the baby phase and you might even get the occasional unbroken night’s sleep (yay!). Now, however, you’re into a whole new ball game as you have a mobile, verbal, usually very active (with no fear)  toddler. Just like every baby, every toddler is different, but here are eight tips universally acknowledged to make life with a toddler easier. Don’t panic when they try to eat a snail Your toddler will put pretty much everything they pick up in their mouth as it’s a great way to see how it feels, how it tastes and whether it has any nutritional benefit. Nine times out of ten they’ll spit it straight out; just keep an eye on them and if they

You Are Braver than You Think, Stronger than You Seem – Its True. The second thing that comes into your head when you look at that positive pregnancy test result is “How much will labour hurt? Is there any way out?” Well, this is an age-old question that too many women who’ve given birth are only too keen to answer. Countless newly-pregnant women are regaled with horror stories by their own mothers, their friends and random women in the street. Quite why this happens is a mystery; it’s possible that many women rarely get such a receptive audience and so they just unload. It’s not done out of malice, but it can really (excuse the pun) rattle any expectant mums. Here’s the actual lowdown on childbirth. Yes, it

Live, Laugh, Love – How to Maintain a Healthy Perspective in the Baby Years Once your bump starts to show you’ll get strangers telling you that you have no idea what you’re in for…and rinse…and repeat… This is true, as although humankind have been reproducing for quite some time now, each new life is unique, as are your circumstances, and this means no-one will go through what you will go through in the first year or so of parenthood. Don’t fight it Chances are, unless you get really lucky, you’ll have months of interrupted sleep, get covered in milk, poo, spit and puree at least once a day for…oooh, quite some time. Chances also are that you’ll love most of it, too. It’s an unbelievably intense phase and it seems

Is Your Toddler Too Big to Carry? Ergonomic Carrying solutions – can be a life saver for you and your child. If you’ve been wearing your baby for a while, one day you will have a surprising revelation that your baby has grown into a toddler. Once this happens, as you continue to enjoy those special times of baby carrier convenience and fun, you may start wondering about this precious season called toddlerhood. If you’re asking yourself if your toddler is now too old or too heavy to carry in a sling, think about how often you’d be carrying him in your arms if you didn’t have your trusty carrier for support. We all know how toddlers work – they run around, then ask to go

It’s a Sling! Keep it Simple. The Result is worth it. If you’re new to Babywearing then take the time to practice with your lightweight sling, preferably at home by yourself first and then with a well-fed and rested baby! Slings are a very popular choice – particularly in the first 6 months and many families alternate between a wrap, sling and soft structured carrier. Slings can be very quick to put on, convenient to store in a neat pouch in your nappy bag , and breathability can add to the coolness of keeping bub close with some air ventilation for you both. Here’s a walkthrough for you to get you started. Getting your sling ready Watch a demonstration video of someone putting on and adjusting their

Babywearing at Home When most people think of babywearing they often imagine it as an outdoor activity – mums and dads weaving in and out of shops, dancing on the spot as they chat with friends and strolling through the park. It’s true that babywearing is a great alternative to a pram or stroller – no queuing for lifts in shops, no need to negotiate awkward steps and narrow doorways… It’s also a brilliant alternative to a bouncy chair or crib while you’re at home, too. The Velcro baby Some babies can’t bear to be put down, so the idea of you plumping them into a bouncer or seat just won’t fly. You’ll get nothing done – no washing up, no cooking, no washing your hands or, well, anything.

New Ergobaby Omni 360 The New Ergobaby 360 Omni has arrived and packed full of some great features to maximise adjustability for parents and their infant. This carrier offers 4 ergonomic carrying positions –( including outward facing) – providing some great options to suit your growing baby and their changing developmental, social and bonding needs. Omni means “All” – so here you find a carrier offering a supremely comfortable and  ergonomic  4 position carrying solution without the need for an infant insert. ✓ For Age: Newborn to toddler (3.2 to 15 kgs ) ✓ 4 Carry Positions: – front (inward), back, hip carry up to 15kgs.Front Carry (baby facing out) from 6 to 12 months. (approx 6.4 to 10kgs). ✓ No Infant Insert required ✓ Fabric:  Durable Weave Cotton ✓ Ergonomic for Baby – M shape Hip Healthy Positioning for Baby with

Expecting Twins? Don’t Panic OK, you’ve finally got over the absolute surprise of seeing double trouble at your scan and you’re gently easing into the idea of twins. No you’re not, you’re panicking and wondering why, how, when, where and aargh! How are you going to cope? What do you need? Will you ever sleep again? Will you need a massive pram? Relax – people have had twins before and survived and so will you. Just start your preparations early. Here are a few tips to think about as you wrap your thoughts about some practical needs to get ready. Get ready for an early appearance Twins tend to arrive three weeks early compared to singletons, so factor this into your plans right from the start. If you’re getting a