Tired, grumpy toddler? Here’s why…!
If you watched the London Marathon this weekend and marvelled at the runners, their endurance, their determination and their incredible levels of fitness and wondered how on earth they did it, you may...
View ArticleAsthma in children
Asthma is very difficult to diagnose in the under-fives as so many children suffer some sort of wheeziness or chest infection in early childhood. Also, the diagnostic tool used to diagnose the...
View ArticleWin the must-have Disney feeding range from Munchkin!
It’s finally here… the highly anticipated collaboration that’s set to excite and delight children and parents across the UK. The exciting worlds of Disney and Munchkin, Inc., the international baby and...
View ArticleRecipe: Moroccan Spiced Lamb with Sweet Vegetable Stew
Do you eat together as a family? It’s not always practical to eat with the little ones, with more and more parents working, and with busy lives, but aside from the obvious social benefits, research...
View ArticleTop products to take your tot from nappy to toilet
You may think you’ve had enough of nappies, wipes and public baby changing facilities, but the trials and tribulations of potty training your toddler may well have you remembering those nappy-filled...
View ArticleSTEP 1: Eat together as a family and make mealtimes relaxed, happy occasions
Toddlers learn to eat different foods and improve their self-feeding skills by watching what, and how, other children or adults eat. Meal and snack times are ideal opportunities for providing this. See...
View ArticleSTEP 2: You decide which nutritious foods to offer but let your toddler...
Toddlers’ appetites vary and they may eat well at some meals but much less at others. If only nutritious foods are offered at meals and snacks, when toddlers do eat well they will be getting lots of...
View ArticleChild Safety Tips from Real Safety Heroes
Parent bloggers share with us some of their child safety tips. Parents are key to being the safety champion in their household and this year “Be a Safety Hero” is top of the agenda. Are you expecting a...
View ArticleSTEP 7: Respect your toddler’s tastes and preferences – don’t force feed
Most parents worry that their toddler is not eating enough, and may spend time encouraging their toddler to eat more than s/he needs. Toddlers’ appetites vary and they eat more on some days and less on...
View ArticleFrom the mouths of babes: The truth about toddler talk
The next time you dismiss the ‘goo-goo’ and ‘gaa-gaa’ talk- that your little one shares with you each day, take heed, they may actually be communicating more than just drivel and dribble!! The sound of...
View ArticleSTEP 5: Offer 6-8 drinks a day keeps your toddler hydrated
Offering your toddler around six to eight drinks per day of about 100-120mls will keep your toddler well hydrated. When toddlers do not drink enough: Dehydration may cause them to become lethargic...
View ArticleTeddy Bear’s Picnic Fun!
If you go down to the woods today…. you could be having whole heap of fun with your little ones with a Teddy Bear’s Picnic! Why not make the most of the great weather, get some friends together and...
View ArticleSTEP 4: Toddler – have a routine and offer 3 meals and 2-3 snacks each day
Your toddler needs to eat at regular intervals throughout the day to maintain energy levels. However, grazing on snack foods without a routine may lead to problems such as dental caries and a less...
View ArticleSummer Activity Calendar to keep young children active this summer
Ideas for those bored children in your household! Well you can quickly look at the Summer Activity Calendar for inspiration every day, thanks to the independent group of leading experts in childhood...
View ArticleShed & Garage Child Safety Guide
Shed and Garage Safety Guide! Does your toddler see the shed or garage a place of great excitement, full of potential toys, hiding places and grown up things that they are not allowed to have? Your...
View ArticleIntroducing the new Peppa App…
Daddy Pig’s Puddle Jump for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is set to be launched this autumn, with plenty of interactive fun for all the family as you splash along with Daddy Pig, Peppa and George in this...
View ArticleSimple Halloween recipes that your toddlers can make
The witching hour is almost upon us! With Halloween fast approaching, it’s the perfect theme for your children’s crafty activities over the next couple of weeks. As well as talk of ghosts and ghouls,...
View ArticleWeek 2: Potty Training Accidents, Successes and Progress
Welcome to Week 2: Accidents, Successes and Progress with Jenni Falconer’s Potty Training Blog, in association with Dry Like Me Week 2: Once Ella had recovered from her cold, the nappies came off last...
View ArticleWeek 3: Potty sliding, number twos and shops
Welcome to Week 3: Potty sliding, number twos and shops. Jenni Falconer’s Potty Training Blog, in association with Dry Like Me Week 3: Week three has been going very well, Ella has fully embraced...
View ArticleKeeping your toddler healthy and happy
As parents we want the very best for our little ones. As babies grow into toddlers, they are developing and learning at such a fast pace that it’s vital to keep them healthy and full of energy. It’s...
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