An infant using a baby gym
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How to Make a DIY Rainbow Themed Baby Gym

Baby gear is expensive. Especially toys. We are told that hundreds of hours has gone into optimising the balance of educational and entertainment value, whilst ensuring these items are safe and suitable for the stated age range and developmental stage. I am sure that hundreds of millions of pounds have also been spent on clever…

A small child sitting on a log in a forest
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Green Parenting: How to Raise an Environmentally Conscious Child

Is it ethical to have a child now, with all the existential threats to the future of the planet and human race? Between climate change and the nuclear threat, will there be a planet to live on in 20 years time, never mind 50 or 100 years? Why is having a child the worst thing…

Mother and newborn baby holding hands

I’m Back! Returning to Blogging and Life as a New Mum.

Hello again, and apologies for the wee hiatus. Our little one’s arrival was rather more dramatic than anticipated, and the immediate recovery has taken a bit longer than expected. But I’m back on track now! I thought I would start by sharing my experience of becoming a mother, with a few survival tips. Our new…