You can’t plan when you’re going to be pregnant and some pregnancy journeys are filled with heartbreak and anxiety so being pregnant at any time of year is a gift. But for some it might seem like unfortunate timing to be pregnant over the festive period and it might...

Should you get your child vaccinated? As winter approaches so too does the flu season. Flu, which is caused by the influenza virus, can be particularly dangerous to certain groups of people including pregnant women and young children. On this week’s blog we’re talking...

Having a baby is life altering; it impacts every part of your life, including your work. Thankfully, flexible working for parents is slowly becoming more commonplace thanks, in part, to the pandemic and to people like Anna Whitehouse and charities such as Pregnant...

Does this sound familiar? Your baby has started sleeping for longer stints over the past few weeks. Some babies may have even slept for a full night. You are well and truly out of the newborn stage and then - BAM - suddenly your baby stops sleeping! They wake multiple...

There's something magical about fireworks that captivates both children and adults alike. However, when it comes to hosting your own fireworks display in your garden, safety should be your top priority, especially when young children are involved. In this week’s blog,...

Potty training is a significant milestone in a child's life, and it can be a source of anxiety for both parents and children. However, it doesn't have to be a stressful time. Here are our top tips for potty training your little one! Don’t start until your child is...

Hooray! Extra hour in bed! (Said no parent ever!). The clocks go back at the end of this month which can cause disruption for sleep for babies and toddlers (and therefore us parents too!). This disruption will be temporary as they adjust to the new timings but there...

Today is National Burns Awareness Day and the message this year from the British Burn Association is ‘Hot water burns like fire’. According to the British Burn Association 7,335 children were burned or scalded in 2022 alone in England and Wales. This figure doesn’t...

And how you can shape your child’s play accordingly! Has your child ever shown behaviours that you find a bit puzzling or unusual like going upside down and looking through their legs, repeatedly throwing an object or continuously spinning the wheels on a toy car? One...

Did You Know… As many as 1 in 5 women develop a mental illness during pregnancy or in the first year after birth. 37% of new dads are worried about their mental health. 1 in 7 new mums hide the full extent of mental health challenges. There’s no denying that...

Skin-to-skin – also known as ‘kangaroo care’ – can help parents bond with their newborn baby and support better physical and developmental outcomes for the baby. The importance of skin-to-skin contact after birth (and beyond) is backed by science and has numerous...

Sepsis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that can affect individuals of all ages, including babies and children. It occurs when the body's response to an infection triggers a cascade of harmful reactions that can lead to organ dysfunction and...

You’ve peed on the stick (or probably several sticks before getting to this point) and are likely to be feeling a mixture of excitement and anxiety about the little life residing inside you. You may also be wondering what will happen when throughout your pregnancy. On...

On this week's blog our friends from Little Dreams Consulting Ltd are giving us their top tips for baby sleep and how to help with early risers. Jenna Wilson founded Little Dreams Consulting in 2016 whilst pregnant with her third child. She had been a childcare...

Is your little one starting reception this year? The new school year is only a couple of weeks away (how did that happen?!). A child starting school for the first time can be an anxious time for children and parents alike. Check out this week’s blog for our top tips...

Have you ever been awake with your baby at 3am wondering if it’s possible to die from sleep deprivation?! If the answer is yes, this week’s blog is for you! Sleep deprivation is so tough. There’s a reason it was used as a form of torture on captured troops during the...

Breastfeeding is a wonderful natural process that has been nourishing and nurturing infants for millennia. Besides being a beautiful bonding experience between mother and child, breastfeeding offers a plethora of health benefits for both mum and baby. In this week’s...

Parenthood is filled with exciting milestones, and one of the significant ones is introducing solid foods to your little one. Weaning is an important and exciting time but it can also feel pretty overwhelming with the number of products available on the market. We...

The journey into motherhood is often hailed as a joyous and transformative experience. However, for some women, birth can result in unexpected challenges and emotional distress. Birth trauma, characterised by feelings of fear, helplessness, and distress during or...

We often talk about water safety especially in the summer months when our little ones are much more likely to be around swimming pools, paddling pools and beaches. Drowning prevention week helped to shine a spotlight on how to keep our children safe in and around...

Who doesn’t love a parent hack?! Anything to make our lives just that little bit easier, right? Here are our favourite summer hacks to make life with little ones easier during the warmer months…​​​​​​​​ In the garden Put a fitted sheet over your paddling pool over...