Choosing an infant carrier


Infant carrier

With so many options out there, it can be difficult to choose an infant carrier. You will find lots of articles to help you in this blog.

Comfort. Does it feel good to you? Fit for your baby. Does it seem to suit your baby well? Fit for you. Does [...]

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The Ergo baby carrier raincover: a clever design to keep baby dry


ergo baby carrier raincover

Autumn is just around the corner and you might wonder how you will protect your baby from the weather when you carry him. Keeping baby warm and dry in winter will be a concern. While they are little, it is easy to zip your coat over them or [...]

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Reusable nappies are now just as easy as a disposable nappies!


All in one nappies

For a long time, all-in-one reusable nappies weren’t a convenient option: they were bulky, awkward to use and would take forever to dry.

Years of product development – Yes can you believe it, there is such a thing as research in reusable nappies! We’ve moved a long way [...]

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Choosing real nappies for your baby


real nappies

When it comes to reusable nappies (and pretty much every subject since you became a parent!), everyone will try to convince you that their favourite system is THE best nappy system. I don’t believe that there is One best nappy system. The best one for you is the one that [...]

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Tips to use a baby sling for the first time


Ergo baby carrier

Like many things about parenting,using a baby sling for the first time can be a bit intimidating. Follow these simple recommendations and soon you will be on your ‘babywearing‘ way!

It sounds of obvious but this is the place to start: read the instruction manual or watch the DVD [...]

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Mothering the mother, the doula support during childbirth


What is a doula? Most people will answer that question with a blank stare. Some may reply with the misconception that a doula is some sort of newfangled birth guru, a trendy accessory for yummy mummies with too much time and money on their hands. In reality, the role performed by a [...]

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Support The Mother magazine


The Mother Magazine

I discovered The Mother magazine after my little girl was born and read it cover to cover without stopping. I was amazed by the thought-provoking views on pregnancy, birthing, breastfeeding, education, home-education, vaccination…

In a world where so many things make us doubt our skills as mothers and parents, [...]

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International Babywearing Week Sept 21-28th 2009


baby slings video

baby slings video

September 21st to 28th is the 2nd edition of  International Baby Week. It’s the time to celebrate the joy of carrying our children. Whether it’s a small baby or an active toddler, children thrive when held close to their parents. These special moments help them build [...]

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Organic Food Festival


Although we are not exhibiting ourselves this year, we do highly recommend a trip to Bristol this coming week for the Organic Food Festival.  Part of the Soil Association’s Organic Fortnight, it is a great day out, with entertainment, cooking demos, lots of lovely food plus all sorts of other organic goodies such [...]

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