Goggles. Oh yes.
When we went to France, I took with me two children who, whilst enjoying being in the pool, were rather hesitant about the whole actual swimming deal. Boy is nearly 10, and can swim, but really rather hates getting his face wet. Jolly, 8, can’t quite swim, and will not, no way, no how, go under water for any reason, areyouinsane thank you. So, what happens if you throw a couple of pairs of goggles ta them? I’ll show you....
Spotted! Utterly Fabulous Swing Seats. For Everyone. Oh Yes.
We want, yes? Yes. We do. Want know what makes it even better? What’s that you say? Nowhere to hang one from? Well, of course you can construct your own wooden swing support, but those clever people from The Swing have thought of that too… There’s lifestyle ones for grown ups, there’s indoor versions, therapeutic versions… We say never mind the children – get one for the grown ups. You...
ScuttleBug! (no, we hadn’t heard of them either)
I knew the Scuttlebug trike was going to be a winner as soon as I took the box out of the postage wrapping. My little one started hopping about with excitement, squealing in that ear-splitting charming toddler way. Thankfully the scuttlebug literally took moments to be up and ready for her to start using (amazing how fast those squeals become tears!). She scooted backwards a lot. Then realised it went forward too… and she was...
Spotted! Best Girls Bed. Ever.
*swoon* That’s about it, really. Newtons, the French-inspired British furniture company, has designed the inspirational Petit Rococo range, its first single-sized bed for small people. Available in White or French Noir, the Petit Rococo bed is hand-painted with precision, featuring those amazing hand carvings. Currently on offer for just £459 (usually £699). What little girl wouldn’t squeak at seeing that in...
Kickers shoes. Kicking.
I have to say, when my first child was growing, I insisted on going to a ‘proper’ shoe shop, and only buying one brand of ‘proper’ shoes. But now I’m a wise old mama of four, and I know that there are more than one type of shoemaker, and more than one brand does it ‘properly’. And actually, what you want in a shoe is a good spacious fit, sturdy build, and something good looking enough for the...
Nuna Zaaz Highchair review
Joe was just getting to the point where he thought he was far too grown up for a highchair – he is two after all… they grow up so fast these days! – and I was wondering what we would do for the next stage. If we sit him at the table he just gets down, so we needed him to be restricted, but not to feel too much like a baby. The Nuna Zaaz turned out to be absolutely perfect. For a start, it doesn’t look like a...