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My Top 10 Baby Products
Becoming a parent is one of the most exciting experiences in life! I was happy and excited for this new chapter in my life. Although a whole new world of baby products opened up before me and I was daunted about all the different types of strollers and the different types of beakers and bottles! How do I know what will work for my family? So I went online, read reviews, watched You tube videos, I listened to family and friends who had become parents and it’s through this that I slowly learned about what had worked for other people and discovered what worked for me! So I wanted to…
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Baby, Breastfeeding, Craft Activities, Family, Penny Saving Mum, Rainbow, School Subjects, Shapes, Special Events, Weaning
DIY Miniature Maternity Hospital Ward for Barbie Dolls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAl9aRhl6Vo If your children love barbie and ‘doctor barbie’ on You Tube, then why not make this simple maternity ward for their miniature dolls! It is easy to make from an old food box (I used a plastic croissant tray) which you can paint and decorate. In this video, I’ll show you how to make miniature pillows and miniature duvet covers as well as mobiles from cardboard, yarn and some beads. Check out my Barbie Miniature Stationary Set video as well as my Barbie Miniature Food Doughnuts and Presentation Box here. I hope you enjoy the video and if you decide to make your own version, do send me an…
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Activities And Chart Sheets PDF, Baby, Breastfeeding, Calendars, Family, Free PDF Downloads, Penny Saving Mum, Weaning
Weekly Breastfeeding Charts
Breastfeeding is a wonderful but intense process. It can sometimes be hard to keep track of which breast your baby last fed from. This can be very important to remember because the baby needs to fully drain each breast before starting on the other one or they will not receive the ‘hind’ milk (the fatty milk which is more filling and nutritious) but rather only get the ‘fore’ milk which mostly consists of water and is designed to quench your baby’s thirst. See my free printable Weekly Breastfeeding Chart below. Check out my free printable Daily Breastfeeding and Nappy Changing Chart here too. After finding out first hand that breastfeeding…
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Activities And Chart Sheets PDF, Baby, Breastfeeding, Family, Free PDF Downloads, Penny Saving Mum, Weaning
Daily Breastfeeding and Nappy Changing Charts
When breastfeeding, it can sometimes be hard to keep track of which breast your baby fed from last. This is especially true if you are a new or first time mother. It can be an important issue because the baby needs to fully drain each breast before starting on the other one or they will not receive the ‘hind’ milk (the fatty milk which is more filling and nutritious) but rather only get the ‘fore’ milk which has a greater water content and is ideal for quenching your baby’s thirst. Check out my free printable Weekly Breastfeeding Chart here. After discovering this was important to me when I first started…
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Activities And Chart Sheets PDF, Baby, Breastfeeding, Calendars, Craft Activities, Family, Free PDF Downloads, Penny Saving Mum, School Subjects, Weaning
Weekly Potty Training Star Charts
Help keep track of potty training your little one with this simple free printable weekly potty training star chart below! It has the days of the week on it and space for your child’s name at the top. There are six different toilet-related actions to record with a star. Then you can put the total weekly stars in the totals box in the corner of the page. You could laminate the chart and re-use it over and over again with dry marker pens. Alternatively, place it in a transparent punch pocket and write over the top of the pocket to keep re-using it. We used these potty training reward stickers…
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Activities And Chart Sheets PDF, Alphabet, Baby, Breastfeeding, Calendars, Craft Activities, Family, Free PDF Downloads, Myth, Numbers, Penny Saving Mum, School Subjects, Shapes, Special Events, Tooth Fairy, Weaning
Tooth Fairy Certificates
When the tooth fairy can’t get to the printer, then these tooth fairy certificates could give her a helping hand! It can be a very special and memorable event when your child loses their first tooth, and they may feel a bit nervous about why their mouth is ‘failing apart’ or they make think it’s ‘cool’ to start losing their teeth! Either way, it’s a great idea to celebrate the occasion, reassure them that it is completely normal to start losing your teeth and this will in turn boost their confidence about their gappy-grin! Check out my free printable Tooth Fairy Thank You Letters and Envelopes here and my free…
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BABY: Cheesy Mashed Potato
Weaning your baby can be daunting as a new first-time parent. There are lots of helpful books out there such as those by Annabel Karmel or even Joe Wicks. However, sometimes the most basic fruits and vegetables that you have at home can form delicious quick and simple baby food purees. Read on to see how I made my own cheesy mashed potato recipe for my children when they were weaning. Check out my baby puree Apple and Cinnamon recipe here too for more weaning food ideas. To make three small pots of cheesy mashed potato, you will need the following ingredients: 1. 6 small new potatoes (2 potatoes per…
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Three Uses for Recycling a Nappy Box
It can vary between different brands and shops but the nappies that we buy can often come in a cardboard box. Instead of continuously recycling these boxes, you could save money by re-using them and up-cycling them into various storage solutions. Now I realise that this is quite a self-explanatory craft activity, but it’s something that as busy parents we may overlook. It’s cheap to do and can be a great, quick solution to a storage issue you may have around the house. Check out my free Cardboard Box Doll’s House craft activity here for more cardboard box creative fun! 1. A Transportable, Light-Weight Clothing Storage Organiser Firstly, you could…
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BABY: Baby Weaning Storage Solutions
Just when you thought you had everything sorted, from your baby’s car seat, buggy, toys and clothes, along comes weaning time! All the bowls, spoons, a high chair and other bits of cutlery… it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Here’s my tips on how I saved money and stored my baby’s weaning items, hopefully it will help you out too. We own two of these Summer Infant Sit ‘n Style Booster Seats shown above. One to travel with or leave at the Grandparents house and one at home. Not only can they be attached to chairs with the handy straps, they are perfectly safe to use at floor level too when…
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BABY: Apple and Cinnamon Purée
When weaning begins, it can be hard to know where to start. There are lots of helpful recipe books out there but sometimes it can be very effective to think from scratch and see what fruit or vegetables you have in your kitchen first that could be easily turned into delicious baby puree. From carrots to sweet potatoes, apples and bananas, there is always a healthy fruit or vegetable that you can puree for your baby. Here is how I make my apple cinnamon puree to get you started. Also check out my Cheesy Mash Potato Puree recipe here. Ingredients you will need: 1. 3 medium sized fresh apples 2.…
