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5 Gift Ideas For Newborns

Oct 27 2015

5 Gift Ideas For Newborns Welcoming a new person into the world is always exciting, but you know that their parents will be absolutely exhausted for a while to come. Even if they have tried to prepare for their new arrival as best as they can, there are some things they may have forgotten or run out of time to buy. And then there are items that just don’t fit in the budget. If you are in the market for a gift for a friend’s new baby, here are some ideas you might want to consider. 1. Personalised Items Personalising a gift will make it all the more special, both for the parents and the newborn. You want an item that will be practical and memorable yet will also last a long time. It may even be worth trying to make something with your own two hands. But if you…

clean while pregnant | All Mum Said | HomeHello

Oct 26 2015

Is It Safe To Clean When Pregnant? Are you pregnant? Constantly cleaning, scrubbing and tidying? Is it safe to clean when pregnant? As every woman who has ever been pregnant knows, you have the urge to scrub, tidy and generally have everything spotless. This is most commonly known as nesting and unfortunately (or fortunately for others in the home) we all suffer from it. Should any housework be avoided? I hate to tell you but most cleaning jobs are safe to do while pregnant. In moderation of course, so you don’t overdo it. There are some things that should be avoided (aka left to someone else) or kept in mind while on your cleaning spree. These include: • Cleaning the oven – Due to majority of kitchens being a smaller, more enclosed areas; fumes from oven cleaners are cause for concern. Especially when pregnant. In addition to toxic fumes there…

Oct 25 2015

5 House Hunting Tips for Meticulous Mums Buying a house is very exciting. It is a big accomplishment indeed. This is also the reason why people especially moms can be so meticulous about it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being thorough. In fact, it is advisable to be comprehensive and particular. This will ensure that you will choose and buy the perfect house for you and your family. House hunting tips This post will share useful house hunting tips for meticulous moms out there. Are you ready to go house hunting? Here are some things to remember: Schedule viewings and more viewings – when buying a house, you talk to realtors and schedule viewings of houses. Well, make the most of it. Do not settle with viewing just two or three houses and then buy what you like from those three. How about other houses that might be more beautiful? Expand your…

Oct 24 2015

Insect Netting For On The Go The warmer months are upon us which unfortunately means so are the flies, mosquitoes and every other bug known to man. The last thing you want is for your baby to woken, irritated or bitten by these critters, especially when it has taken you so long to put them to sleep. Thankfully there are products out there that combat this issue with minimal effort and a small price tag as well. The Dreambaby Travel System Insect Netting is designed to protect your baby from insects while fitting most strollers, porta cots and baby carriers (aka capsules). The elastic edging allows for a better fit reducing (if not completely eliminating) the insect issue all together. The 100% polyester netting is long lasting and durable, in addition to being machine washable. The Travel System value pack contains two pieces – 1x Dreambaby® Stroller & Play-Yard Insect…