July 2015 - All Mum Said

Love To Dream Swaddle UP Reviews + Giveaway

Love To Dream Swaddle Up reviews | All Mum Said

Jul 29 2015

To Swaddle Or Not To Swaddle Every baby is different. Some love to be swaddled whilst others prefer to be able to move freely. I have experienced both of these from my children when they were born. My eldest preferred to be wrapped nice and snug, my second liked to be loosely wrapped and my daughter despised having anything around her from birth. I wonder what baby number four will be like. As I said, each baby is different! It is common knowledge that most babies feel secure when they are swaddled as it is a familiar feeling for them, having grown in such a tight space for 9 months. Unfortunately for parents who are already trying to figure out the whole parenting thing, some infants find comfort in being swaddled however prefer their hands to be able to move about. Just in case you weren’t struggling enough already! For…

Jul 26 2015

How Arts and Crafts Benefit Children Before you put art and crafts in the too hard basket, consider what consequences that could have on your child! Yes crafts are chaotic and you may not particularly want your house to get messy after cleaning all day but arts and crafts benefit children in more ways than one. Here’s why you should embrace the arty, crafty mess. Benefits for kids We all want our children to have the best start to life and that includes their development. Arts and crafts play a vital role in improving their skills and can be encouraged from a young age. Benefits include: • Makes learning a positive experience by making it fun. Participating in painting, drawing, collage and so many other activities, encourages children to have an interest in learning from a young age. It allows children the opportunity to experiment with different textures, colours and…

Jul 24 2015

Pregnancy comes with a lot of do’s and don’ts. Do: eat a wide variety of healthy food and drink more water, keep those fluids up. Don’t: smoke or drink alcohol. Do: regular light exercise. Don’t: eat processed meats or soft cheese. In addition to them, one of the most important must do tasks is taking a pregnancy multivitamin. During the first trimester antenatal vitamins are vital for mums-to-be, as they ensure all the required nutrients are being received by both mum and baby. With so many options of preconception, pregnancy and breastfeeding vitamins, it is difficult to know which ones to trust and which ones offer the most for you and your developing baby. I am currently pregnant with baby number four (saying that still takes me by surprise!) and for each pregnancy I have used a different brand. However this time, I couldn’t find any of the ones I…

Jul 19 2015

Games are a great way to develop children’s skills. By allowing them to discover and learn through puzzles, experiences and games, you are giving them the opportunity to grow in a stimulating environment. Junior Labyrinth Review Recently my children received a Junior Labyrinth from Child.com.au and they absolutely love it. Not only are they learning how to think logically, they are having fun whilst doing it. The object of the Labyrinth, for children aged 3 years +, is to move the balls with the magnetic pens to each end without getting stuck in the barriers. There are moveable pieces of wood inside that make for an extra challenge when moving the balls around the labyrinth. In order for them successfully complete the maze they must think about not only the move they are making but also consider what action they will make a few turns in advance. When my boys…