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The Smyths Baby Catalogue for 2019 has just landed and I couldn’t wait to take a little look inside its pages. I have some very close friends who are due their first babies in the next few months, so I love looking through catalogues for inspiration.

Having had two children of my own, I always like to try and choose new baby gifts which I would have loved to have received myself.

So, join me as I take a little peek inside its pages at what I would chosen for myself if I knew then what I know now.

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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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