Trying to decide on whether to choose plastic baby bottles or glass ones? This can be tricky as many parents have concerns about glass breaking into smaller pieces. However, many have valid concerns about the chemicals used in making plastic baby bottles. In this article, let’s take a look at the pros and cons of … Read more
Although my daughter can now ride a pedal bike, she still asks me to let her go on her pink balance bike from time to time. You’d think she’d have no further use for it now that she can ride a bike for ‘bigger kids’! However, balance bikes are great fun for toddlers and young … Read more
We all want our babies to feel snug and cosy when they go to sleep at night, and you have to ensure they wear the right amount of layers. While this is generally easy to figure out, one question some parents have is whether their babies should sleep in hats and socks as well, especially … Read more
From the minute you tell the world you are going to be a parent, people around you start queuing up to make diaper changing jokes. Everyone has something to say about diapers, but there aren’t nearly as many stories about pull-ups. So what are pull-ups and when do you use them? Are there any advantages … Read more
Some parents use bibs for their newborn baby straight away, others wait until they start solids, and some don’t use them at all. So what is the right option for you? In this article, let’s look at whether babies really need bibs, so you can make an informed decision which is best for you and … Read more
For new parents, one of their main concerns is that their baby can be too cold at night. While this is a valid concern, having a baby who is too hot, can be far more dangerous as it can increase the risk of SIDS. And this risk increases in the summer months, especially during a … Read more
Along with cribs and strollers, one of the biggest purchases new parents have to invest in is a car seat for their newborn baby. These days there are so many to choose from, but to start with you’ll definitely need one which is rear facing. But why is this? Why are forward facing ones not … Read more
Dads play a crucial role in the development of their children, and sons in particular look up to their fathers as role models who can shape their character for their teenage and adult life. In this article, let’s take a look at why sons need their fathers, why dads tend to be harder on them … Read more
Most babies go through a phase where they dislike getting dressed or having their diaper changed to the dismay of their parents. Sometimes there is an obvious reason for this and sometimes it is hard to know exactly why. It can be frustrating to see them upset and to feel like every change is a … Read more
Were you ever one of those lucky kids who could just eat all the time and never put on weight? Lucky you. Unfortunately as the years roll by your metabolism slows down, and for most men, you exercise less and you start to show a bit of a belly. However, while some men struggle with … Read more
