Being a first-time mother is full of surprises. Yes, it’s challenging and tiring at times, but it’s also extremely rewarding - you’ll learn something new every day. No matter how prepared you are, you’ll still encounter some difficult days where a little miracle is always welcome. Image Credit: Unsplash under Creative Commons Get a little boost to help you in the … [Read more...]
User Review: Dreambaby EZY-Fit Giant Stroller Hook
The struggle, and juggle, of shopping with little ones is real as any parent or carer could tell you. I'm sure we've all been there. You head out to pick up a couple of things and you have the child, or children, and all the paraphernalia that goes with them and then you add the shopping. There is only so much that stacks on the stroller, or hooks on the end of the trolley, so … [Read more...]
GizmoTots
A smart idea for little ones aged between 6 months and 4 years are GizmoTots. The brand has a range of placemats which will be fun for them, and mess-free for you. GizmoTots use BPS PVC and BPA silicone which grips to any surface so they literally can not throw their bowl off the table. The designs are hypoallergenic and safe for use in both the dishwasher and microwave - … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for New Mother and Baby
Gifting for the new baby or the new parents can be difficult. You don’t want to inundate them with tiny clothes that will fit for a couple of weeks and that everyone else has also bought. You don’t want to risk doubling up on things they already have, and sometimes you want to make sure you include Mum and Dad in the gifts too. First time parents, second time parents, third … [Read more...]
USER REVIEWS: Dreambaby Strollerbuddy Stroller Clips
Here at Beauty and Lace we love Dreambaby and it's hard to beat the feeling of sharing that love with our faithful readers, which is why we are offering the new Dreambaby Strollerbuddy Stroller Clips in white to our members for review. Personally, I am getting past that stage of being able to walk with bubs in the pusher having a nap and being able to use a cover; though I … [Read more...]
Review: Grohush
Have you found yourself spending hours repeating 'shhh-shhh-shhh-shush-shhhh' to an unsettled baby for hours on end? Yes, me too. I find myself making up rhythms or attempting to shush to the tune of a song that I love, anything to break the monotony of the shush and snuggle or the shush and pat. Those days are certainly numbered with the latest innovation from The Gro … [Read more...]
Review: BetterBump
BetterBump are a healthy range of nutritious and delicious snack bars formulated specifically for pregnant and lactating women. Fortified with all manner of essential vitamins and minerals for the health of your growing bump these bars are a satisfying and guilt-free snack to help get you through the day. There are three delicious flavours of BetterBump bars - Cranberry … [Read more...]
Love To Dream Nuzzlin Sleep Bag
We have made it to the middle of Spring and the weather is doing all kinds of funky things at the moment. Temperatures are fluctuating madly which is making putting babes to bed suitably attired rather difficult. One thing of which I have no doubt is that it's only going to get warmer and that's going to mean needing to keep bubs protected from mosquitos and warm enough … [Read more...]
Interview: Elle and Ella (Shnooki)
Elle and Ella are two Aussie mums who identified a need in the baby market and went about designing the product to fill it. It's amazing just how much we can do when we know what we want but we can't find it. We found out a little more about their innovation, the Shnooki sheet, in this interview. Hi Elle and Ella, welcome to Beauty and Lace and thanks for talking to … [Read more...]
Review: Shnooki
Bringing home a new baby is an exciting time but it can also be extremely stressful, whether it is your first baby or your third. This gorgeous, precious little being is totally dependent on you for everything and you want to be sure that you are doing all you can to keep them safe. It can be really overwhelming to try and keep all the guidelines for everything straight in your … [Read more...]