Review - Sleepy Tot

I was very lucky a few weeks ago to be sent a Sleepytot comforter to review, or more correctly for Baby Girl to review because lets face it she's the one thats tests these baby products.

The Sleepytot baby comforter takes comfort a step further. By using the velcro tabs on the paws of the Sleepytot, you can attach a teether for relief on those painful teething nights or a blankie for stroking and reassurance

Or pop a soother on Sleepytot’s paws. The Millpond Child Sleep Clinic recommend the Sleepytot Baby Comforter as a way to help older babies find their dummy in the middle of the night so your baby can go back to sleep independently without fully waking. Which means the whole family can sleep all night

And Sleepytot is a perfect day time friend too. Through the exploration of toys and play items on Sleepytot your baby can develop hand eye co-ordination and learn new skills while having fun with a favourite friend

Sleepytot was designed to adapt to the changing needs of a baby and toddler, offering everything your baby needs, from fun and learning to comfort and sleep

Now BG being BG doesn't always use things in the way there were intended to be used! I don't what it is about her but she won't use a comforter in any shape or form to go to sleep. We have tried everything to help her self sooth herself to sleep, including soothers, taggy blankets and muslin square! She just won't use them, which drives as a little mad.

She does however uses it as a day time toy, its really soft so she likes to stroke it (and eat it). Its a great toy for the buggy or car as I attach toys to the four paws and she loves it. She likes that all those toys are one there but she also likes to remove them as she's learnt to open the paws! Keeps her occupied for a while, which is lovely!

I think this is a great comforter (if you're child will use it! *sigh*) its soft, well made, washable and good value for money. It would make a perfect new born gift.

It's avaiable from the Sleepytot site for £11.99 at the moment (normal price £12.99) to celebrate its first birthday.

You can register on their site for a free sleep guide and there is also a Sleepytot blog with great advice.

NM X

Blogger Basics With Sandy - Lesson 1 Adding Links

Welcome to first of which I hope will become a regular feature, Blogger Basics with Sandy

Sandy writes a blog called Baby Baby and very good it is too!

Sandy is happily married to Andy. Who are the proud parents of two baby boys, born within a year of each other - they planned this! Presley is two and Cash is one. She used to be a financial controller, now she's a full time mum. It's hard work but she love it.

Sandy thinks the phrase 'you've got your hands full' was written for her".

So without further ado, here is lesson 1

Lesson 1 – Adding Links

So you’ve started your Blogger blog – fantastic! You’ve written a few posts, people are starting to read what you’ve written. You may have joined British Mummy Bloggers . You’ve been reading other blogs and you can see that they use links in their blog posts. If you want to know how to add links within your blog posts, this is the lesson for you.

The How To…

1. In Blogger, when you are typing your blog post, you should type the word or phrase you would like your readers to click on. For example, this could be a person’s name, the name of a blog or organisation, or even ‘click here’.

2. In a new window or tab, open up the website you would like to link to. In the address bar on your web browser you will see the address of the page you are looking at. This is known as a url.

3. Click in the address bar. This will highlight the url. To copy, hold down CTRL and press ‘C’, or right click and choose ‘copy’.

4. Go back to your blog post. Highlight your ‘click here’ word or phrase. Then click on the icon that looks like a globe with a paperclip on it. This is the link icon. A box will open asking for the url you want to link to. You then hold down CTRL and press ‘V’ to paste, or right click whilst hovering over the box ad click ‘paste’.

You now have your link in place.

Ideas for links

There are lots of reasons to include links in your blog post.

One of the main reasons you would link to another blog is to acknowledge that blogger. For instance, they may have written a post that has inspired you to write your post. It is good form to add a link to their post when you write yours.

You may have been given an award. You can thank the blogger by adding a link to their blog. When you pass on awards to other blogs you can list them and a link to each blog. This will enable your readers to quickly go to the blog you’re acknowledging or recommending.

You may also want to include a link to an article you have read, one that you think will interest your readers.

Happy linking!

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Next time on Blogger Basics: Lesson 2 - Adding Images

If you have any questions please ask, either in the comments here, or you will find my email address on my blog Baby Baby

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Review - Baby Aid Compact Kit

I have got a great little first aid kit for you, from Baby Aid.

A few weeks ago I was sent a Baby Aid Compact first aid kit and I'm kinda in love with it!

I'm one of those strange people that love first aid kits and the more bits ans pieces that come in the kit the better for me. I used to be a trained first aider and part of my job was to keep the first aid boxes stocked !

This funky looking kit is great it comes with 33 items in great looking case that is ideal for your changing bag or in the car (or one in each!!)






This is whats included:-


3 x Burnshield Burnblott Sachets
1 x Non adherent absorbent dressing 10cm x 10cm
1 x Conforming bandage 5cm x 4m
1 x Blunt first aid scissors
1 x Adhesive tape 1,25cm x 5m
1 x sterile Eyewash/Woundwash pod 20ml
3 x Disposable Traxit childrens thermometers
4 x Alcohol free cleansing wipes
2 x 4cm x 4cm hypoallergenic plasters
1 x 6cm x 7cm hypoallergenic plasters
8 x Childrens fun hypoallergenic plasters
6 x Brave Little Star Stickers
1 x How to make it better-Guidance leaflet
1 x What is it all for-Directions for use leaflet


It comes with everything you need, I love the stickers! BG is a bit younger to appreciate stickers yet, but they work for my Other Half!


I'm really impressed with out the items that it has, especially the thermometers, this is a great kit for holidays. There is also room to add your own extras to the kit.


You can buy refills for the kit plus extra to go in it here, including Hand Sanitiser Pens and insect bite treatment


The kit costs £14.95 and I think its well worth the money


NM X

Maternity Lingere up to a K Cup!!!

This for you lovely ladies that are looking for maternity bra's, I know it can be a real chore to find something comfortable but pretty, plus if you are looking for the larger sizes there are hard to come by. Well look no further Elizabeth Wells not only has some gorgeous lingere but in sizes up to K cup!

I'll let them tell you more

We've found that ladies struggle to find maternity bras past a D cup, don't even bring lack of beautiful undies into the equation!

Fortunately as an independent business we listen to our customers, ask questions & take their details. When we found our maternity supplier we could inform all our lovely mummies to be that finally they could have not only a bra that came big enough, but also in a really stunning design!

The Black Cherry bra is getting a great response & it has cute shorties to go with it.
We chose our supplier after comparing several brands.



The name of our boutique is important & we do not want to stock items that don't do their job properly! Our maternity lingerie offers not only great fit but great design features that ladies can take for granted: wider straps, a thicker band for extra security, anchorage & support. A clip that easy to undo with one hand. Material that does not irritate.

Other items we have are the feeding tops (integrated bra) - great during or post pregnancy. Ideal for the birthing bag! Give immediate easy access for breast feeding with out having to fight through outer clothing & display your stomach & undies to the world!
the seamless feeding bra - stretches with you through maternity & back again when you've had the baby. It also has feeding clips. We recommend ladies have at least a couple of these as its great to have something that you know will feel comfy in!

Our other best sellers are our knickers that come in packs of two! bikini pant super comfy, stretchy at the leg & waist. The over bump kinckers can be folded down & used as support knickers!

Hope all you mums and Mums to be can find something for you!

NM X

National Cupcake Week!!

This morning I woke to the best news possible, its National Cupcake Week!!! A great excuse to eat more cake!

So to celebrate NCW I have pulled together some great cupcake inspired products and offers for you!

Precious Parcels have some great Cupcake decorations, these Large Wooden Cupcakes will look fab in any room!

Cooking, Cakes and Children are offering a 15% discount on Cupcakes, and you can have them delivered!! How good is that?

Prem2Pram have the most adorable Premature Baby Sock Cupcakes and Cupcake Gift Sets

The October issue of Sainsbury's Magazine has a Cupcake Masterclass feature and for £1.40 that's got to be a bargain!!

angels & urchins have a great offer from Mums Who Bake and some yummy recipes, so check them out!

The Folksy shop Jim Jam Sandwiches sell fabulous cupcake homemade cards, brooches and frames

Kitty Eden's Folksy shop has a gorgeous Cupcake Brooch

Icklebaby.com have this lovely cupcake collage which can be personlaise, this cute Apron Gift Set and finally this Personalised Cup Cake Plate

Vip Signature Gifts have a gorgeous selection of cupcake gifts from Candles to Gift Baskets. Now I have a great offer for you, save 10% on these cupcake gifts by entering Cupcake1 at the checkout.

OK I'm to eat more cupcakes mmmm

NM X

Competition Time

In July the lovely Nadine over at Time Management Mum ran a Win It Wednesday to win a ticket for the Christopher Howard Breakthrough To Success weekend.

Well I entered and won it!! Unfortunately I can't go. I spoke to Nadine who told me to either pass it on or run a competition my self!

Win a ticket to the Christopher Howard Breakthrough to Success weekend worth £895!!

The date for this in London is November 6th -8th

If you can make these dates and want to win the ticket then this what you have to do:-

1. Leave a comment saying you want to enter
2. Tweet the competition (Let me know you've done this)
3. Post a link on your blog to this competition (Again tell me)

For each of the above you do you get 1 entry, the closing date for this is Thursday 24th September

Good Luck

NM X

Review Rodeo

Welcome to the first ever Review Rodeo!!

This is a collection of reviews by other bloggers, hope that they are helpful!

First we have Laura at Are We Nearly There Yet Mummy? with her book review of Can I Give Them Back Now? This book is going on my Christmas list!

Next we have reviews from a mother and her son. Sian at Yummy Mummy Tips has a great review on the new Gro-Clock and her son Sonny who has his own blog (yes his own blog at 8 years old) called Totally Sonny, had a great time at Drayton Manor .

If you are looking for a camera for your child, then look no further! Check out this review of the Vtech Kidizoom Digital Camera from Best Ben 10 Toys Blog

Clareybabbling has been doing the EA Active Sports 30 day challenge, see how she got on!

Half Mum Half Biscuit son has been trying out the Playmobil Police Car, I love he's honest answers!

angels and urchins have found a fantastic Nappy Clutch, I want one now!!

A Modern Mother is in her love with her new vacuum cleaner, actually she's quite obsessed! Read why here.

OMG we're pregnant has been Papoozled! Is that good or bad?

Brits In Bosnia is having a whinge about Scooters, and after spending her hard earned money I don't blame her!

Lorraine at Ramblings Of a Mum On The Run has been testing Annabel Karmel recipes, see how their turned out.

Now a few weeks back a group of parent bloggers went to opening of the new Butlins Hotel in Bognor, this is Linda's from Have A Lovely Time hilarious review on the entertainment, Its Chico time! And if that wasn't enough, here is a round up of all of the Blognor reviews

And last but not least here are some of my firsts! My first ever review, which was of the funky Sophie4sophie dress and my first toy review for the Great Toy Guide which funnily enough was Sophie The Giraffe!

Hope you have enjoyed the reviews. If you want to enter the next Rodeo on the 6th October just email me over the link!

NM X

Monday Monday

Yay its Monday again! (was that convincing?)

I've got a few goodies to cheer you up.

Save 15% at The White Company, plus free delivery. Use this link to buy online, if you want to shop instore then print the page off.

Free delivery at Bump to 3 when you spend £30 or more just enter PAW9 at the checkout.

Don't forget the Review Rodeo will be up tomorrow

Have a great day

NM X