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Currently many children have been taught at home for the last 12 weeks so the thought of having the usual summer holidays start in a few weeks might seem a bit daunting. A lot of the activities we usually would do with our children during the summer may even still be under restrictions as we […]

From BBQs to Roadside Picnics, we do love to eat outside, in fact, the best part of summer is being able to eat outside without freezing. Now our children are getting a little older, we’re getting a bit wiser when it comes to planning picnics, with the obvious benefit of them being able to help! […]

Is it time to move on? There are so many benefits to using cloth nappies with your baby: the reduced waste, the reduced cost, the gentleness on your babys skin and of course, the cuteness of a big fluffy bottom! At some point, though, you must move on from nappies and start toilet training with […]

As your little one grows, their nutritional needs also develop. When they are first born, feeding babies is relatively simple. Milk fills all their needs, and very well too. Once children start to show an interest in other food, getting them in a good routine is important to help their future eating habits. Eating together […]

Starting school is a major step in growing up, both for little ones and for us as parents. Seeing your ‘baby’ go off to school is probably one of the most difficult things to cope with, other than when they grow out of your favourite baby outfit of course! Everyone in the Daizy office are […]

Summer is a great time for spending time outdoors and exploring. With the weather as favourable as it has been the last few weeks, we’ve managed to tick a few more activities off National Trusts 50 Things list. These are our favourites for summer: 11 – Go on a really long bike ride There are loads […]
The dread of every parent of school age children is receiving the ‘Unwelcome Visitors at School’ letter. Research in the US shows that headlice are becoming increasingly resistant to over-the-counter treatments, which only causes more panic! There are, however, several natural remedies which help keep your whole family nit-free. Do you use any of these? […]
Winter can make drying cloth nappies a bit tricker than normal, so we’ve gathered together more suggestions and tips for drying reusable nappies even in the most inclement of weather. Last time we looked at the benefits of taking advantage of even the smallest amount of sunlight, of the spin cycle on your washing machine […]
We all know that using cloth nappies means keeping to a good washing routine, but during winter, it’s the drying that can cause a bit of a headache. So far this winter, the weather has been a bit hit and miss (and to be honest, the summer wasn’t that great either, was it?!) In this […]
New-born skin is ultra-delicate and very sensitive so it needs to be cared for slightly differently to older skin. The chemicals found in many lotions and creams can cause irritation and dryness in such delicate skin and even residue washing powders which can be found on clothes or even bedding can bring discomfort to your […]