Why you need a ring sling
Onto the third and final part of my series on the three basic types of baby carrier: the ring sling. This is probably the image that comes into your head when you think “babywearing”. A ring sling is a...
View ArticleThe minimalist dilemma: where do you draw the line?
May was not a minimalist month in our home. After searching for a bigger and better apartment for six months of we finally made the decision to stay put. The next step was getting our very tight space...
View ArticleConfession: we don’t have any electronic toys
Way before baby boy was born I banned electronic toys. I decided that we would live without the jingling sounds of digital pianos, singing key rings and speaking teddies. Family and friends were...
View ArticleOff-topic: reading for bilingual babies
I’m in the privileged position of being a bilingual mum bringing up a bilingual baby. My mother is British, my father German and my husband Brazilian. For the moment our little family is focusing on...
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How to write with a baby
“Newborn babies sleep up to 16 hours a day”. Which pregnant mum-to-be hasn’t read that, made a quick calculation and marvelled at the hours and hours of free time awaiting her once the baby arrives....
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Four things I never thought I’d need (and now use every day)
It seems unbelievable that this time a year ago I was already 6 months pregnant and getting pretty excited about the arrival of my baby boy. A quick look at the archives makes it clear that one of my...
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Don’t get a crib
Having read this article on the connection between business and the mommy wars, I’ve been thinking about how so many posts on parent blogs are geared towards getting people to BUY stuff. I’m therefore...
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Don’t get a wrap
Having read this article on the connection between business and the mommy wars, I’ve been thinking about how so many posts on parent blogs are geared towards getting people to BUY stuff. I’m therefore...
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Don’t get any toys
Having read this article on the connection between business and the mommy wars, I’ve been thinking about how so many posts on parent blogs are geared towards getting people to BUY stuff. I’m therefore...
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Getting out of the house with a newborn
Am I the only one who thinks the term “babymoon” is a terrible choice? Comparing the first few weeks after your baby is born to newlyweds on holiday seems just slightly bizarre. Unless cracked nipples...
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