5 Tips for Better Bedtimes Miriam PierreMay 16, 2020Blog 1. Be gentle at bedtime If your child is acting up at the moment at bedtime, seems a little more demanding, is taking longer to settle, wants to sleep in your bed with you, or is asking for an old comforter back, try not to get frustrated - this is their way of showing you…
5 Tips for Stress Free Potty Training Miriam PierreJune 17, 2020Blog 1. Make sure your child is ready. Your child is probably ready to start potty training when they are: - Between 2 and 3 years old. - Aware of when they have done a wee or poo in their nappy. - Able to say when they need a wee or poo or have done one. -…
Which Face Mask is Best for Kids? Heena JadejaJune 4, 2020Blog It seems measures and guidelines are changing daily but the UK government has just announced that face masks for public transport will now be mandatory and with some things returning normal along with some schooling you may be wondering what kind of face mask should your child be wearing? So we thought we talk through…
Top 5 Tips for Parents of “Fussy Eaters” Heena JadejaMay 12, 2020Becoming Mama, Blog, Healthy Food 1. Understand that it is normal If you are worried about your child being a fussy eater and are struggling to get them to try new foods, take a deep breath, and try to relax. This is normal, don't worry. Take your foot off the gas, slow down, and take a break from this for…
5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Organic Cotton Miriam PierreJanuary 20, 2020Blog, Sustainable Fashion 1. Its kinder to our planet Did you know growing cotton is one of the world’s most heavily polluting crop using 16% of the world's insecticides and 10% of the world's pesticides. This puts greenhouse gases into our atmosphere, but with organic farming it actually removes C02 from the atmosphere and soil is healthy and…
4 Easy Sustainable Swaps Miriam PierreJanuary 28, 2020Blog, Low impact family living We wanted to highlight some easy sustainable swaps that we think are simple enough for any parent to be more eco-friendly. 1. Reuseable Cloth Nappies & Wipes With millions of nappies going to to landfill every year, making the switch to reusables can really make a difference. They are not as hard as you think…
4 Tips For Getting Back into Exercise After Having a Baby Miriam PierreFebruary 17, 2020Blog, Low impact family living We got together with Maya Saffron a fitness trainer specialised in postnatal exercise to give you some useful tips to get you kickstarted back into fitness after having a baby. When is ok to go back to exercising after having a baby? Normal birth: if everything went well, as soon as 1-2 weeks C-Section: if…
5 Ways to Make Your Kids Clothes Last Longer Miriam PierreJanuary 30, 2020Blog, Low impact family living We thought we would team up with Marianna Sachse from Jackalo who is our this month's featured maker, to give you some easy tips we can all adopt to help make our clothes last longer. 1.Wash less Between water, detergent, and energy, washing clothes has a big impact on the environment. And, all of that…
The Benefits of a Baby Comforter Heena JadejaJanuary 30, 2020Blog, Sustainable Fashion Baby comforters are great in helping babies and children feel calmer and more secure. Here are our 4 reasons why we think they will be your childs best friend! 1. Helps your baby self-soothe When you're bonding with your baby, or trying to help them sleep we recommend wearing the comforter inside your top for…
Our Featured Maker: Jackalo Miriam PierreFebruary 2, 2020Blog, Meet Our Makers, Sustainable Fashion Welcome to February's edition of our Maker of the Month where this month we talk to the wonderful Marianna Sachse from Jackalo. We love her passion for sustainability and how it inspired her to make a difference with her amazing brand. Discover her quality designs with a "wear and play" feel and retro style. Tell…
Our Featured Maker: The Faraway Gang Miriam PierreJanuary 14, 2020Blog, Meet Our Makers, Sustainable Fashion Welcome to 2020, a new decade! We wanted to help you beat the January blues by talking to Sally Jackson from the Faraway Gang all about her nostalgic style jumpers as well as keeping you warm with the benefits and care for merino wool. Tell us about the story behind The Faraway Gang and how…
Our Top Eco-Friendly Mothers Day Picks Miriam PierreFebruary 20, 2020Blog, Sustainable Fashion With Mothers Day approaching many of you will want to take the time to show and appreciate the mother figures in your lives, so here are our top picks of beautiful gift ideas that we think your mamas will simply love! Our Top Mother's Day Gift Picks Organic Nude Bralette and Bikini Pants *£28 Mocha…