So our two-year old is finally getting the hang of going to the adult toilet and using the big boy’s and girl’s potty! Woohoo. This may seem like nothing to you, but trust me, for a parent, it’s certainly a milestone. Some might say 2 years old is a late start, but we actually let […]
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How to pack, when traveling with a 2 year old
I used to be a light traveler, until I had a baby! Then all her stuff just took over my bag, and backpacking was a thing of the past. But while family travel has its great rewards and perks too, it can be stressful if you’re a last minute packer. The tips is.. don’t be […]
Teaching a Baby (Under 2 Years old) to Swim
First of all let me clearly outline that these tips are for teaching a baby to swim, BEFORE they can even comprehend direction such as, “this is how you blow bubbles’ or, “hold your breath and kick” and .. etc. This is how we taught our baby to swim even before she could talk, or […]
7 Tips for Feeding Picky Toddlers
So, the most important thing for parents to realise is that as with everything else, picky eating is just a passing phase. Some phases go on for longer than other, so to that I say, stay cool – stay relaxed.. and find that happy place. It takes a lot of self-control to not smack the […]
5 Ways to Trick your Kids to Eat
The latest curve ball Luca has thrown at us, is refusing to eat. She used to be an easy baby to feed – 20 minutes tops to finish lunch or dinner. But one fine day she decided to stop opening her mouth for food. I guess it’s because our baby is growing up and with […]
5 Steps to teaching your 4 month old infant to swim!
So Luca is a true water baby. She has been swimming since she was 4 months old.. aided of course, but without any floats. Here’s how we used her infant swim instinct to get her used to the water : 1. Kicking You want to start by holding your baby on your chest, head above […]
Luca’s Rage against the bottle
Our little girl has finally ended her rage against the bottle. Hunger strikes till mum gets home are a thing of the past. We hope! December is turning out to be a fine month and we hope the good run continues… Dad’s on a winning streak feeding bubs when mum is away. Our little boob […]
That madness called a Growth Spurt, is real!
Wow, blogging and motherhood do not go hand in hand I tell you. Where does all the time go? One minute I’m sitting down the get some work down, the next I’m running to answer a cry;) Still, motherhood has its rewards, of course. 6 weeks post partum.. glad I got my exercise mojo back.. […]