Do you love your washable nappies? Would you like to help spread the love? Could you offer a couple of hours of your time over the weekend of 2nd/3rd June to help promote washable nappies in Exeter? The Devon Real Nappy Project has been offered the chance to promote cloth nappies at this year’s Respect [...]
Just taken delivery of one of the brand new TotsBots wraps which we are testing out before deciding whether or not to stock. First impressions: lovely bright pattern – (the Turnip one in orange). feels a little flimsy/lightweight? Could just be that I am now so used to the heavier wraps. The thinness could be [...]
Mothercare is holding another round of Baby and Me events and Arabella will be attending the Exeter one to talk to new and expectant parents about BabyCalm classes and cloth nappies. This free and informal event takes place in the Exeter branch of Mothercare on 26th April, 6-8pm and is open to all. Mothercare staff will [...]
This unique 4 week course for new mothers and their babies will help you: Bond with your new baby Learn how to calm your baby Help you reduce colic Promote restful sleep Empower yourself to trust your parenting instincts Make friends with other local mums The course will include baby calming and communication skills, interactive [...]
Real Nappy Week Freebies! The Devon Real Nappy Project have generously provided Mama Packs for everyone attending our Real Nappy Week events this week. The contents of the Mama Packs do vary, so here is a photo of the contents of one of the RNW Mama Packs. We also have a number of extra items [...]
Yesterday was a busy old day for Lamb and me. We spent the first part of the morning hanging out at home and playing together. Her current favourite game is “reading” books – we spend hours with her sitting on my lap, turning one or two pages in a board book, looking very intently at [...]
For young children to encourage their imagination and to get creative, and best of all to get messy. Classes include drawing, painting, cutting, pasting, modelling and making. Please ensure that you wear clothes that can get messy / dirty. Intellectual Benefits Even at a young age, creative activities help to develop basic maths skills [...]
This unique 4 week course for new mothers and their babies will help you: Bond with your new baby Learn how to calm your baby Help you reduce colic Promote restful sleep Empower yourself to trust your parenting instincts Make friends with other local mums The course will include baby calming and communication skills, interactive [...]
Bishops Tawton Pre-school provides a parent and toddler group for parents and their children. A variety of activities are available for parents and their children to enjoy together. Bishops Tawton Methodist Church Exeter Road Bishops Tawton BARNSTAPLE DEVON EX32 0AB Show me a map of this address Telephone: 07795 478988 Email: mail@bishopstawtonpreschool.co.uk Website: http://www.bishopstawtonpreschool.co.uk Availability Opening times: Tuesday: 1.00pm [...]
Exminster Baby and Toddler Group provides a variety of activities for parents and their children to enjoy together. Activities include crafts, indoor and outdoor play and singing. Each week children are provided with a healthy snack. Victory Hall Main Road Exminster EXETER DEVON EX6 8BU Show me a map of this address Telephone: 07919 038371 Email: exminsterbabyandtoddlergroup@yahoo.com Availability [...]
There is a breastfeeding support group in the St Thomas Centre (behind the big church on Cowick St, opposite Age Concern). It runs every Thursday morning from 10.30 – 12.30. It’s called baby cafe. It’s a very friendly drop in with plenty of professional advice and loads of support from other mums. They regularly have 20 [...]
It pains me to have to write this in 2012 but apparently breastfeeding a new born baby is not “tolerated” in British Home Stores in Exeter. Despite the fact that breastfeeding in public has been protected by law for over a year, instances such as these are still happening. I have just returned from Baby [...]
Potty Training – Get Ready, Get Set, Go! By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of The No-Cry Potty Training Solution Get Ready If your child is near or has passed his first birthday, you can begin incorporating pre-potty training ideas into his life. They are simple things that will lay the groundwork for potty training and [...]
The Potty Training Readiness Quiz By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of The No-Cry Potty Training Solution Potty training is easier and happens faster if your child is truly ready in all three areas: physical, cognitive and social. But the big question is: how do you know when your child is ready? If you have never [...]
Quick Facts About Potty Training By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of The No-Cry Potty Training Solution Potty training can be natural, easy, and peaceful. The first step is to know the facts. The perfect age to begin potty training is different for every child. Your child’s best starting age could be anywhere from eighteen to [...]
Lots of fluffy post arriving next week into The Natural Nursery, including 3 new baby carriers that will be available for Exeter parents to try out. New in next week will be: Beco Gemini baby carrier Beco Butterfly baby carrier Boba 3G carrier These are all soft structured baby carriers and are fairly [...]
Brighten up and bring a fun space to your baby’s nursery or child’s bedroom with a unique hand painted mural. I am local Devon based artist/illustrator and can recreate your child’s favourite character or create something completely new using non toxic acrylic paints. Please visit my page at Peepo Murals and have a look at [...]
If you are looking for some quick play ideas the new Attachment Parenting UK website has a whole page of them. Here are a few: A selection of wooden bricks can be used for so many games at all ages – children can make houses, boats, stables for toy horses, garages for toy cars, towers, [...]
A wonderful family-friendly place to spend a holiday. Rural and idyllic quiet location amongst rolling countryside · Standalone/self-contained gite · Set in 2.5 acres of gardens · Private patio, including furniture, sun beds and a barbeque · 3 bedrooms with flexible sleeping arrangements (Can be 2 doubles and 2 singles or 1 double [...]
Will you be taking part in the annual screen-free week? The TV doesn’t get watched much by the children and I can do without my bad US cop Dramas but other aspects will be hard – I can’t do my job without the computer for example. I will certainly be making an effort to [...]
Book Description Every parent would happily give up ever scolding, punishing or threatening if she only knew how to ensure that her toddler/child/teen would thrive and act responsibly without such painful measures. Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves is the answer to this universal wish. It is not about gentle ways to control a child, but [...]
I am often asked why parents should buy a baby carrier or sling at full price from a recognised dealer rather than at a saving from an online auction site or discount store. The reason quite simply is the safety of your baby – unauthorised copies of many well known brands are all over the internet [...]
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