If you want to send more personalised Christmas cards this year to friends and family, why not make your own using your baby’s hand and footprints. There are so many options to choose from; penguins, donkeys Santa on his sleigh but, for busy mums on the go, simple designs might be best. These Christmas tree …
If you’re looking for some quick and easy Halloween crafts to do with your baby or toddler, try this spooky spider and pair of ghastly ghosts. Spider painting For this, you will need: Black paint A paint brush White card or paper A pair of googly eyes A black pen What to do Take the …
Pumpkins are not just for carving at Halloween. They are also great for roasting, baking and weaning. The flesh is really sweet and watery, making it an easy first taste for spoon fed weaning. This recipe is suitable for 4 months+ and is also great for making a Spiced Pumpkin Cake. Makes approximately 15 portions. …
Perfect for using up your pumpkin carving leftovers, this cake is moist, warm and hearty. Topped with a cream cheese frosting and three layers of sponge, it makes a great crowd pleaser. Serves 12. Cake ingredients 220g soft, unsalted butter 270g strong white bread flour 440g soft dark brown sugar 350g pumpkin purée 4 eggs …
A great first taste for weaning is poached pear. It’s really soft, sweet, can be mixed with other fruits and is easy to pop in the freezer. This recipe is suitable for 4 months+ and is a great option for spoon fed weaning. Makes approximately 3 portions. Ingredients 1 pear Breast or formula milk Method …
Apples are a great first taste for babies as they are sweet and light, making them easy to digest. The best apples to use are Braeburn, Sweet Delicious Red Delicious. If you want to give your purée an extra taste, you could add a little cinnamon to give it some warmth. This recipe is suitable …
Parsnips are naturally sweet and a great autumn/winter root vegetable, making them a great first taste for babies. This recipe is suitable for 4 months+ and is a great option for spoon fed weaning. Makes approximately 3 portions. Suitable for freezing. Ingredients 1 large parsnip Breast or formula milk Method Preheat the over to 200 …
Carrots are a great first taste as they are naturally sweet. This recipe is suitable for 4 months+ and is a great option for spoon fed weaning. Makes approximately 3 portions. Suitable for freezing. Ingredients 1 large carrot Breast or formula milk Method Peel and chop the carrot into slices then boil for 6-8 …
If you would like to celebrate the birth of your baby but don’t fancy having a Christening or perhaps you aren’t religious, a naming day could be for you. What is a naming ceremony? A naming ceremony is a day where a child or adult is officially assigned a name. It is non religious and …
If you are looking to make someone’s first father’s day extra special, baby crafts, matching outfits and hand drawn sketches could be for you. Here’s 5 ideas to consider… 1) Matching socks The guys over at Happy Socks make a great ‘Two peas in a pod‘ gift set that features two pairs of matching socks …