This is a collaborative post. Your baby’s sleep routine can seem like a daunting, and somewhat tricky, step in parenthood. Like adults, babies have their own internal clock, comfort cues and sleep preferences. Adapting to these preferences will help you and your baby sleep better in the long run. A sleep routine doesn’t have to…
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#PerfectNightIn with Mattress Online
Read moreA good night’s sleep is something that many parents long for. Thankfully, my husband and I have many a good nights sleep, but that hasn’t always been the case. With twin girls, we’ve had our fair share of sleepless nights! However, our twins are now six years old and thankfully for the most they’re pretty…
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Why having a bedtime routine for your child is important
Read moreBedtime routines are really important for children. For as long as I can remember, we’ve always followed a set bedtime routine for our twins. Of course, over the years we’ve had to make some small adjustments, but now that our girls are four years old, their bedtime room is very consistent and has been ever…
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Daddy do it!
Read moreHas anyone else experienced their kids going through a phase of daddy doing everything? I’m not allowed to get them their drinks, pick them up or hold their hands! Don’t get me wrong, it can be great sometimes as it means I can sit back and just be an onlooker on the chaos that’s descending…
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Return to the school gates: The good, the bad and the ugly!
Read moreIt’s official – half term is well and truly over! Image courtesy of digitalart/freedigitalphotos.net Schools are back and with it some normality can (hopefully) be regained! But, what does the return to school mean for you and your family? For most it means forking out for new school uniforms, pencils, pens and that awful sticky stuff…
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Bedtime routines at two years old
Read moreIt’s been a long day. 6.30pm arrives. The girls are in their pyjamas, as am I! We make our way into the kitchen and grab a bottle of milk from the counter top. M is in daddy’s arms, whilst R is cradled in mine. We return to our front room. The blinds have been closed…
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Making School Days as Stress Free as Possible
Read moreIt doesn’t matter what time of year it is, whether it’s the first day back after the half term break or it’s in the middle of term, school days can be full of hassle. Making it easy for yourself and the kids is essential if you want to keep things as stress free as possible,…
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Top 5 Ways To Get Your Child to Sleep
Read more1. Choose a good mattress. Choosing the right mattress for your child can make the difference between a good nights sleep or a bad night’s sleep. Making sure your childs mattress provides enough comfort and support is important, therefore it is a good idea to have a look around and see what types are available. 2. Develop…
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Can a routine be flexible?
Read moreI have blogged previously (click here to read post) about routine and whether you should live your life around your babies routine or whether your baby should just fit into your every day life. For the past few months Twin Daddy and I have definitely allowed the girls to dictate our lives. By that I…