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What's the Best Lunchbox for Kids? Lunchbox Comparison

Who would have thought that choosing a lunchbox could be such a complex task! Do I need one compartment, two or five? Will it be easy for my toddler to open, will it stand up to being thrown … Read more

What's the Best Lunchbox for Kids? Lunchbox Comparison

• Newborn Sleep
• 3-6 Months Sleep
• 6-9 Months Sleep

Safer Sleep for Babies

The following content is produced by the Lullaby Trust, the UK's leading experts on safe sleep and SUDI prevention. We really love their safe sleep advice as it is simpl … Read more

Safer Sleep for Babies

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How to Choose a Safe Cot Mattress

Buying a cot and mattress is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make when setting up your baby’s nursery. It’s also one of the most frequently used i … Read more

How to Choose a Safe Cot Mattress

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• Newborn Sleep
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Catnapping Solutions for Newborns

One of the most common requests we get at The Sleep Store is to help babies sleep longer during the day. Not only are most babies not rested after a 20 or 45 minutes sle … Read more

Catnapping Solutions for Newborns

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• 6-9 Months
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Starting Solids... When is the right time?

Health professionals and breastfeeding experts agree that breastmilk or formula is all your baby needs until six months of age. It is important that your baby is both de … Read more

Starting Solids... When is the right time?

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Babywearing with a Ring Sling

For thousands of years, in cultures across the world, parents have worn their babies in slings (and other types of carriers like today's front packs). Western 'civilisation' has been slow to … Read more

Babywearing with a Ring Sling

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• Toddler

Onbuhimo Carriers

Based on a traditional Japanese way of carrying, the Onbuhimo has become an extremely popular type of baby carrier. With comfy shoulder straps but no waist band, Onbuhimo are ideal for during … Read more

Onbuhimo Carriers

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• 6-9 months
• 9-18 months

Quick & Easy Dinner Inspiration

Coming up with new ideas for quick and easy family meals that the kids will actually eat can be hard! If like me, you have the same meals on rotation every week and need … Read more

Quick & Easy Dinner Inspiration

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Fun Fathers Day Gift & Activity Ideas

  If you’re stuck for Father’s Day activity and gift ideas then look no further! Here are some great ideas to help Dad feel loved, appreciated and relax … Read more

Fun Fathers Day Gift & Activity Ideas

• Swaddles
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Love to Dream

If you're interested Love to Dream, here are some FAQ's. Q: How many swaddles do you recommend buying? A: At least two in the a … Read more

Love to Dream

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The What, Why & How of Breast Pumping – Common Pumping Questions Answered

If you’re new to breast pumping or haven’t pumped before it’s easy to be overwhelmed with the ‘how to’. How to start pumping, how to incre … Read more

The What, Why & How of Breast Pumping – Common Pumping Questions Answered

• 3-6 Months Sleep
• 9-18 Months Sleep
• Toddler Sleep

Popular Questions - What is Verbal Reassurance or VR?

Popular questions No 5 - What is Verbal Reassurance or VR? Verbal reassurance is our most popular sleep training technique which we highly recommend for babies over 4 mon … Read more

Popular Questions - What is Verbal Reassurance or VR?

• 3-6 Months
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Babies 3-6 Months

Your tiny precious bundle is 3 months old...you've survived the first 3 months of newborn insanity! We all know that newborns wake a lot in the night, but over the 3 to … Read more

Babies 3-6 Months

• Carriers

Baby-Carrying Safety Information

Baby-carrying done properly is very safe!  Always follow the carrier instructions exactly and/or learn how to safely use your carrier from a qu … Read more

Baby-Carrying Safety Information

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Top 5 Reasons for Dads to Baby Carry

Most people often think baby carrying is just for mums, however with so many easily adjustable carriers now available, there’s no reason why Dads can’t carry as well. And hey, it& … Read more

Top 5 Reasons for Dads to Baby Carry