Toys are often a popular gift for a baby or toddler. It may be that you are not a big fan of the brightly coloured plastic stacking cups or the singing book that describes the animals but these toys could actually be helping your child’s education. Humans start to learn from the minute they are …
Buying back to school clothes that will last
For parents with children of school age going back to school often means buying new school clothes. The quandary is do you buy them at the beginning of the holidays when the clothes are in plentiful supply but risk children having a growth spurt, or do you wait until a week before they return and …
Buying a summer wardrobe for your little one
When buying clothes for your baby or toddler it is important to keep in mind that babies grow out of the first few sizes quickly and so it is sensible to buy just a few pieces that can be mixed and matched. Choose one or two colours that you like and build up the wardrobe …
Sell that baby equipment and free up your loft space
Many families have lofts full of baby equipment such as cots, prams, highchairs and bags of baby clothes of different sizes and it is understandable to hold onto these items if you think you may need them again for another baby or you have relatives that are in that stage of their lives. If, however …
Holiday clothes for young children
As the weather starts to get warmer and we start to think about holidays, probably in the UK this year, it is a good idea to sort out your children’s summer clothes in preparation for what could be a sunny, rainy or windy time away. The type of children’s clothes that you take on holiday …
What to buy for that new baby?
If there is a new baby in the family and you want to buy something to welcome them it is a problem to know what to buy. Do you go for something practical or do you buy a gift that can be kept and treasured for years to come? Many people these days buy a …