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Bush Playgroups and the importance of Nature-Play

Bush Playgroups and the importance of Nature-Play

So, when I had my baby girl (who is now a delightful two-and-a-half year old) I went along to my local ‘new parents’ group. I forced myself to go. I hated it. I’m sure its great for some new parents, but not for me! Instead, […]

The environmental impact of disposable nappies

The environmental impact of disposable nappies

Manufacture The production of disposable nappies has huge environmental implications. The main bulk of disposable nappies is paper pulp fluff, which unfortunately requires the clearing of land for plantation timber. Amounting to around 1.8 million trees annually, this threatens old-growth forests in Canada, Scandinavia and […]

My Favourite (cruelty free) Baby Bath Products

My Favourite (cruelty free) Baby Bath Products

Its so easy to buy cruelty free products for your baby, so why wouldn’t you? Many of them are organic, avoid harsh chemicals and use natural fragrances. Making them perfect for newborn sensitive skin. Gaia Natural Baby  – Hair & Body Wash I love Gaia. […]

HOMEMADE HAIRBANDS

HOMEMADE HAIRBANDS

Following on from my dog toys post, here is another way of using up old material you may have lying around; homemade hairbands! There are so many tutorials out there to choose from, and most of the patterns are easy to adapt to any size, […]