Exploring Mum Life

One of my most favourite things to do during September is going apple picking. I love taking the dogs with us, Alice is a Goldador puppy and her mum Ivy is a Golden retriever. We’ve been doing it for so many years the dogs know what happens and they have learnt to pick blackberry’s and […]
Giraffe at Banham Zoo
Banham Zoo is a lovely family day out, we actually went when it was raining. A good sized zoo with lots to see and do(including inside). Pram friendly walkways and lifts available, accessibility wasn’t an issue. We enjoyed walking round on a quieter day with the pram, using the rain cover and thin coats we […]
Winnie The Pooh toy
Here are my top cartoons to watch with my baby, all available on Disney+. We tend to put something on to entertain him when we want to eat meals and only for a short period of time each day. Bluey – At this point I’ll be surprised if my son doesn’t end up with an […]
Baby and mum in a cafe
C-Section recovery I knew was going to be difficult but as always we were met with the unexpected. Coming home from the hospital wasn’t the fairy-tale I had created in my head. We didn’t get the dad carrying the baby in the car seat photo or a video out the hospital doors. We stayed 5 […]
Baby Car Seat
Finding the right pram or travel system can take a lot of time and research so I’ve done it for you. The requirements I had were: Needed to fit in a really small car That I could fold it easily and quickly That it was light to push and carry That it was suitable for […]
Image is of a screenshot of apps mentioned
During my pregnancy one of the best ways to fight any anxiety I was feeling was to research and find out what to expect and what was happening in my body. I tried many baby apps during pregnancy and researched many courses to go on. In my area baby classes are no longer free on […]
Tummy time with multi coloured tiles and bee toy
Tummy time is a really important way for babies to develop upper body strength and neck muscles. It’s normal for babies to cry whilst they do it, at the beginning it is not comfortable for them as they are gradually gaining strength in there back, arms, tummy and neck. Tummy time is an activity you […]
Formula feeding prep station
After struggling with breastfeeding and pumping I eventually started doing combined feeds which is where the baby has a top up of formula if they are still hungry. From the time he was 4 months he was fully on formula. Below is my formula feeding guide, it’s what I wish I had known when starting. […]
Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle was originally founded by William the Conqueror in 1066. The original wooden motte and bailey castle was rebuilt in stone during the 12th century. It is one of the most recognisable examples of 14th-century military architecture. It was used as a stronghold until the early 17th century, when it was granted to Sir Greville by James I in 1604. […]
Newborn baby
There are many different types of birth that you can now have and plan for, so what happens when it is the end of the 3rd trimester and your baby like mine has decided they don’t want to turn head down? I ended up having a planned C-Section ironically my son actually turned the day […]