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What one Mother didn’t know about breastfeeding!

If you are an expectant parent there are some things that you won’t know until you are there in the moment.Believe me … there are ‘things’ that you didn’t even know were ‘things’ before becoming a...

What time is your Child’s Bedtime?

It really depends on who you ask.If you are asking my kids … “Mummmm, 3 more years and then I promise you can turn off the light!”If you are asking me, “Not soon enough!” “Not soon enough until I ...

Yes … my breasts have sagged after breastfeeding

I don’t know about you, but my breasts have sagged after breastfeeding! Chances are if you have been pregnant or breastfeeding that your breasts have sagged and sunk. With 3 kids under my breasts ...

The 2 Thieves that stole the Perky Breasts

Once upon a time there were 2 perky breasts that were mostly normal looking, relatively perky, firm and feminine. The first thief (pregnancy) came to the window and stayed for 9 months. During thi...

The Jury has Spoken … Kids at day care get sick more often

It is widely expected that as soon as you send your children to any form of childcare or day care, that they will catch every sickness that happens to walk down the street. Yep, kids at day care g...

Top 8 Ways to Burp Your Baby

In this blog I will be sharing my top 8 ways to burp your baby safely and effectively. Two weeks ago we discussed “wind” in babies, if you missed this article you can read it here.Now that we unde...

YIKES … I think my Baby has Wind

As a first time mother I really didn’t know that “wind” – any form of wind – could cause so much anguish for my baby, my husband and I. Whether breastfed or bottle-fed your baby can have wind issu...

When you go on holidays with young kids … does it ever feel like a holiday?

I would definitely be stretching the truth if I said that holidays with young kids is relaxing. Last week I gave myself a weeks break from the business. Sorry about missing last week’s blog!We wen...

Natural Cloth Nappy Fabrics in a Nutshell

Last week we discussed the use of synthetic fabrics in modern cloth nappies. We found that synthetic fabrics best not be used against baby’s skin whereas a natural alternative fabric should be con...

Here is one VERY BIG Mistake … Using Synthetics

Deciding to use cloth nappies can be confusing and a confused person often does NOTHING. One of the most important factors you need to consider when choosing what cloth nappy to purchase is what n...

SIX Ways to know when I need to change my baby’s Nappy

Whether you use disposable or cloth nappies, you should always change your baby’s nappy regularly.As a general rule of thumb change your baby On waking Before or after feed time Before putting to...

7 Reasons Why We Choose To Use Disposable Nappies

As owner and designer of BellaBott Nappies I believe there will always be a place for disposable nappies – I use them on occasions as well. Before you fall off the chair in shock at my above state...

What Baby Wipes do I Buy?

Who would have thought that choosing baby wipes could be so difficult for some of us?For some, it is easy, for others like me it may be a little more of a process to deciding what baby wipe is rig...

Find out what BellaBott Papa has to say!

The long wait is over … Bellabott Papa has finally got off his backside to help spread the word not only about this amazing product but also about all things parenting … yes, even sharing life in ...

Is it a BIG Mistake to not consider using Cloth Nappies?

I believe everyone has a right to their own opinion and decision. I am definitely okay if someone chooses to use disposables nappies and not cloth nappies. I respect each one of our personal choic...

Should I use Nappy Liners?

Are you wondering why people are recommending using nappy liners?Initially, I never saw the need to use nappy liners and in fact thought it was another money making gimmick. The fact is, it does m...

How do I soften my Nappies?

This is a common question that I often come across. Over time your reusable cloth nappies may become stiff and feel not as soft as when you first purchased, especially if you are hanging your napp...

Don’t become a Finger Poo Painter!

We learn to point at a very young age.Our index fingers are often the first point of contact when coming into contact with something, whether it be to pick up or feel an object. So, it makes per...

Oh No … my child doesn’t come with instructions!

Having a baby is like a shopping experience at IKEA. We spend hours on the internet researching everything about a product but until we get to IKEA we just don’t know. When we walk thro...

Being sleep deprivation sucks!

People always say “you don’t know what tired is until you become a mother … or a father” 🙂 I recently read this article“The real mom’s guide to fighting sleep deprivation”I was so relie...