During our first visit to Playmobil Fun Park we spotted German families with older and younger children towing carts instead of using pushchairs. They had the cool box and other “essentials” for a family day out in there; Sometimes even a child or two. I really liked the idea. These carts or toddler wagons […]
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LittleLife Toddler daysack with reins
Couple of years ago I vowed never to use toddler reins again. Then Max came along. My beautiful, extremely strong willed baby, who turned into a toddler with a very independent spirit. He has been keen to run after his siblings ever since the moment he developed a recognition of who they actually were. Coinciding […]
Allen Banks: How far can a 22 month old toddler walk?
Allen Banks is a stretch of the Allen river managed by the National Trust. We missed the Bat walk with the ranger 2 nights before (find out why- here), but I was still keen to explore this little piece of nature. Dadonthebrink was stuck working, so off me and my brood went. The Allen Banks […]
Waddesdon Manor in the winter
Imagine a bitter cold, but sunny day. You decide to go for a little walk at one of your favourite National Trust properties. On your walk you stumble upon a café terrace with sheepskins on the chairs and warm woollen blankets ready to wrap up in. It is so tempting to just snuggle down with […]
Baby led breastfeeding- breastfeeding beyond 6 months
Extended breastfeeding. I’m not sure of the current trends in breastfeeding. There certainly is a lot of advocacy for it around and you see more and more cafes and restaurants display a breastfeeding welcome here sign. When they are tiny babies not many bat an eye or those prude and small minded tut and look […]
Hot Topic Tuesday- Toddler reins
. . What do you think of toddler leashes? Before becoming a mum I thought these leashes were the bees’ knees. Fantastic! You control your child, keep them out of harm’s way, while letting them some freedom and independence. Little Miss started walking when she was a year old, she went to the park walking […]
Great sailing adventures begin here 2…
. . . Balaton-felvidéki Nemzeti Park (Uplands National Park) Day two of our sailing adventure started very well indeed- Everyone woke at 8. Hurray, we got a lie-in! (Did you miss part 1? Just click here. ) The sun was high, there was a pleasant breeze and the boat was gently swaying on its anchors. […]
Swimming Costumes for Kids – Are UV suites any good for the child?
. . This summer we had planned a long stay with my parents in Hungary, where it get very hot, with high UV radiation. Both Littlins have sensitive skin, so I have to choose the sun cream very well. They have had some nasty rashes before from some brands. In gearing up for the summer […]
Great sailing adventures begin here
. . Having learnt to sail on Lake Balaton in Hungary, the lake and sailing are forever linked in my mind. Even though I have sailed further afield and wilder seas and oceans since, the Balaton still holds a special spot. This lake is amazing: It is the largest fresh water lake in Central Europe-78 […]
Make Potty Training Easy Peasy With My Top Tips
. . Now I know not everyone will want to start potty train at 6 months, like I did. So I asked Emma, the Real Supermum (http://therealsupermumblog.com) to share her tips for potty training in this guest post. Emma is mum to 6 children, yes you read it right SIX children aged 1, 2, 3, 8, […]