When it comes to gadgets, here at BrightonMums.com are on the geeky end of the spectrum. We frequently lust after (and occasionally purchase) phones, cameras and tablets. All of which need toddler proofing. We checked out LoveCases.co.uk to see what they could do to wrap our beloved equipment in cotton wool….or canvass, more likely. No one can guarantee 100% toddler-proofing a gadget. Things that flash, move and beep are fascinating to the little ones. Scarily, [...]

Our reviewer Liz is halfway through her second pregnancy. Here she reviews the Bras4Mums bra fitting service and the Hot Milk Eclipse.

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.

Have you seen much Spongebob Squarepants? I’ll be honest with you – before last year I hadn’t. Sure, I’d seen the character plastered about pretty much everywhere, in TV, at newsagents, in toy shops – pretty much anywhere that children would roam – his face emblazoned across t-shirts, school bags and the like. This all changed when our young daughter watched an episode for the first time and became hooked. From then on, DVDs she [...]

BrightonMums.com spent two hours at Officreche, getting to know the premises and staff who run Brighton’s first co-working space with an on-site nursery. We’ve spliced together a couple of vlogs to give you a taste of what you can expect. Peak inside the Baby Room: More advanced play and development for 2-5 year olds:

We have to admit we are becoming big fans of Minene. With each catalogue they bring out there are an amazing amount of fantastic and stylish products. I was sent this lovely booster seat as we are now struggling to get our toddler to sit in her travel fabric highchair. As a result the struggle to eat dinner and the table due to comfort is a big one! Minene sent us their lovely [...]

Liz Moody-Stuart, in a previous corporate life was trying to express in the corporate quarters of Newcastle football ground while on a project. It was hopeless and not very child-friendly which led her to think there must be another way. Officreche is the other way, it’s her concept of a family friendly working facility. BrightonMums.com went there for a morning trial. After touring the two nursery rooms, the offices and meeting rooms, we shut ourselves [...]

Chelle was invited to attend a chocolate workshop and with Christmas coming what is the perfect present? Well home made chocolate of course! Chocoholly’s in Hove was a really lovely setting for this workshop, especially when welcomed with a glass of prosecco to start the session. The first part of the session relied on Holly demonstrating how we were going to make chocolate and also explaining what goes into each element of truffle making. It [...]

When is a blanket not a blanket? When it’s a Nod Pod. These days parents are more demanding from their baby accessories. Yes, good old fashioned blankets are versatile, you can fashion them into any shape for use in many situations. But what if you found a blanket that ergonomically fits your baby, keeping them cosy and undisturbed as you move them from house to car to nap? The Nod Pod is designed with slots [...]