Brighton Mums

Competition: Safer Internet Day with NETGEAR
It’s Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 7 February. This is organised by Insafe each year in February to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world. More information can be found here. NETGEAR urges people to remember that in our increasingly “connected” homes, parental control should encompass all devices that are internet-enabled. Rob Wells at NETGEAR outlines the five golden rules so [...]
What is craniosacral therapy?
Sophie Wills is a fully insured and registered Craniosacral Therapist working in Brighton. She works with all ages and conditions to facilitate physical and emotional well being, including pregnancy and post-birth. With a background in art, extensive travel and a committed journey towards personal development, her approach is intuitive, open minded and compassionate, believing that health is always present underlying the snowstorm of day to day living. Here she tells us more about what craniosacral [...]
Parenting and the Pox
This week has tested our relationship. Mine and my daughters that is….it may be a shame to say it but we are very much girls who like our routine and this week it was completely broken when Fizz showed off her spotty stomach last Saturday morning. Turns out that two nurseries in the East side of the city (Hanover and Elm Grove) can boast a visit from our little contagious spot friends. Is there a [...]
Can you teach a 3 year old to swim in a week?
Our 3 year old is signed up for a Seriously Fun Swim School half term crash course next week. After booking a long overdue family break to Portugal this May, we wanted her to have lessons so she can enjoy the pool but also be safe. Like many parents, we followed a baby swim class until Little L was 18 months old. After 7 stages of classes, she was doggy paddling by the end. It [...]
Wall of Fame: Sam Mackley
Sam runs Mummy Looks Fab (an online maternity and nursing clothes store which is rather fab). Living in Shoreham By Sea with her partner and two children, Jensen and Seren. She shares with us what she thinks is great about Brighton. Age? 39 and hoping to stay that way Partner? James – bless ‘im (That’s his full name) Brighton born & bred? I was London and then Wales, but my in laws and husband are Sussex [...]
vLog: Away day with gNappies
The most challenging aspect of washable nappies can be travelling. Compared to disposables and despite the numerous accessories designed to make it easier, you still have far much more baggage. Cue gNappies with the biodegradable inserts and slim, snug fitting, efficient gPants. We put the hybrid system with a day trip to London for some adult centric culture. Here’s our vLog from the day:
How to create marvellous marbled craft effects
A step-by-step guide showing kids how to use marble inks to create uniquely-patterned cards and decorations. It’s art which is cheap to make and great to look at! Blank pieces of paper and card look so inviting to budding artists with an eye for colour. Adding a colourful kaleidoscope of patterns can provide an eye-catching background to pictures or can be a picture in themselves. But how should young painters create the patterns? If you [...]
vLog: gNappies Cloth Inserts & Care
We tested the cloth inserts on the gNappies, as well as the disposable inserts. Here’s our vLog on preparing the nappy, washing and care. We’ve really enjoyed our gNappies experience, it has definitely been exciting to be trialling a very modern, flexible product which is designed with parents in mind. Keep up the good work!