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UK industry response to recall of millions of ‘bag style’ slings.

In light of the current recall of the Infantino “SlingRider” and “Wendy Bellissimo” slings in the UK, Europe and North America, Rebecca Ward of the Consortium of UK Sling Retailers and Manufacturers says, “We are pleased that steps have been taken to ensure that using a baby sling is a safe way to carry your [...]

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Baba Ganoush with griled Halloumi and Beetroot salad – From The Black Douglas

Baba Ganoush with griled Halloumi and Beetroot salad by Dalziel Douglas from the Black Douglas Coffee House. This makes a fabulous  starter or light lunch Serves 2 for lunch or 4 for a starter…I often serve it as part of a middle eastern spread. Baba Ganoush… Ingredients: 2 aubergines juice of half a lemon 1 [...]

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How to answer your childrens difficult questions about sex

My three year old daughter is desperate for another sibling and regularly asks me how we can get another baby.  Many parents know that these difficult questions can start from a early age and arming yourself with the answers in advance can make those moments easier. Linda Goldman author of Great Answers to Difficult Questions about [...]

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The truth about co-sleeping

Despite the headlines about co-sleeping and cot death nearly half of us still do it.  A study in 2004 showed that 47% of infants in Britain bed-share with their parents for at least part of the night. Most of my mummy friends have spent some of those early days co-sleeping and others have kept it [...]

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The best ethical Easter goodies on the market for all the family

Easter is on the way and personally I try not to use this as an excuse for a massive binge but my family always want to indulge the kids so this year I am going to try and point them in the right direction and get some high quality fair trade chocolate. So if you [...]

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Be warned! Going green may make you mean.

When Al Gore was caught running up huge energy bills at home at the same time as lecturing on the need to save electricity, it turns out that he was only reverting to “green” type. According to a study, when people feel they have been morally virtuous by saving the planet through their purchases of [...]

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Spring cleaning without the chemicals

Its that time of year (thankfully) when you feel like throwing open the windows giving the house a spring clean.  This year I am all about reducing my chemical load, both for environmental reasons and for the health of my family. Here are our top tips for a greener spring clean: Swap your regular cleaning [...]

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Sorry seems to be the hardest word

Asking a child to apologise when they’ve done wrong can be a tricky thing.  You can’t force someone to do something they don’t want to do, otherwise you end up in a stand off. “Say sorry to Tommy” “No, I don’t want to” “Right then, you will not be allowed any friends over to play [...]

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Wear your baby safely

Big news stateside this week are safety concerns regarding slings after the deaths of 14 babies over two decades. The news reporting seems somewhat extreme and incredibly fear inducing. Don’t get me wrong the death of any baby is tragic and devastating to all involved, but as momlogic.com says “when a baby tragically dies in a [...]

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