Anyone with a new baby will remember the days when your peaceful little babe (who previously loved sleep) suddenly will not settle. Or if they do, they are easily disturbed by any small sound. Then you come across the most amazing thing. White noise.

It could be you notice the fact that they settle when you dry your hair. Or perhaps you suddenly notice that they quieten when you vacuum. Before you know it, you’re downloading white noise apps on your phone and living in fear of your battery running out. To all of you currently spending more hours of the day than you care to count walking with an unsettled baby. Come meet Ash.

Ash and his friends Pearl, Fleur and Filbert are part of the myHummy family.

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Henry is still in nappies but he’s past that stage where he needs a full baby changing kit. Nowadays a few nappies and a pack of wipes in my bag is enough to see us through most trips. However, finding them again in the bottom of my bag is a challenge. That’s where nappy wallets are a genius idea.

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With an 18-month-old and 3-year-old, we are past the need for a traditional changing bag. As we no longer use the pram day to day, carrying a bag on one shoulder is not only uncomfortable, it also causes an issue when I need to chase after one of them. So, with two children who like to get around – most often at great speed – we are ready for something that is much easier and more convenient. Enter Idaho Jones whose changing bags are also backpacks. Such an amazing idea!

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For those people who follow the blog, you know that we have a toddler in the house – well, 2 in fact – but this particular one is a little on the small side. At 3 years old the Bear is wearing a mix of 18 – 24 month clothes that are getting a little short in the leg, and 2- 3 years that just hang off her. So yeah, she’s a little small for her age.

This doesn’t usually cause us many issues but some things can become a struggle. Like meal times for example. We love all sitting up to the table together but this means that the Bear usually ends up knealing to eat her meal. The reason being that she refuses normal booster seats that strap her in. With sounds of “I’m not a baby anymore, mummy” ringing in my ears, her old booster has now been donated to her younger brother (who as a 17 month old fidget, most certainly still needs to be strapped down!). This means that we had a gap in our lives for something for the Bear. Enter the BabyBjorn Booster Set

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This weeks Tried and Tested Tuesday is for anyone who is thinking about getting a new sling. I’ve always carried my children, not only did I love having them close but also with Henry it was just easier as I also had a toddler I needed to chase around after. Darcie I wore until I was almost 8 months pregnant and could no longer fit her over my big belly. Henry’s a little different as at 11 months he’s already heavier than Darcie who is almost 3. This means the slings I have are already a little uncomfortable when wearing a little chunky monkey!

So when the Close team sent through their Caboo DXgo for us to try, I was very excited to give it a go.

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