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When you have a baby, there are a lot of firsts that you’ll experience as a family. For parents they might not all be good; the first time you get woken up once every hour, the first time poo leaks out of the nappy, the first time you forget to bring wipes out BUT, there are lots of really special moments, too.
Often, parents can feel pressure over milestones if their baby isn’t smiling, rolling or walking by the age they’re ‘expected’ to, but this trend is designed to move away from the larger developmental markers, and help parents to stress less by focusing on the everyday changes their child makes. Captioning the moments on video and then creating an album for them is another way to share the inchstones.
‘I have actually been doing this myself for years. I have my own special little book that captures all these amazing things from my two boys.‘What is totally wonderful about it, is that my eldest is now 19 years old and the belly laughs we have shared as we have gone through the book together have been priceless. When he turned 18 I made him a picture book for every year of his life and my little book of ‘inchstones’ featured on every page.
We asked our panel of Netmums testers to try out the new range, with parents of babies aged 1-12 months old with dry, itchy or eczema prone skin getting to try Oilatum’s new specially formulated products for free. ‘The products made her skin super soft and I could tell post bath that there was absolutely no irritation whatsoever as she wasn’t scratching at all.’ one of our testers commented.Overall, 49 out of 50 testers found that the products helped to soothe or improve their little one’s skin.
When asked whether the products helped to improve bed time routines, most of our reviewers believed that using the products had a positive impact on their babies’ bed times and sleep, with many also telling us that the reason their child slept better was because their skin wasn’t irritated. What products are in the Oilatum Junior Sweet Dreamz range? There are two products in Oilatum’s new range – the Junior Sweet Dreamz Bath Bubbles and the Oilatum Junior Sweet Dreamz Head to Toe Wash.
They contain scientifically proven sleep technology to help your bedtime routine, and gentle enough to use on newborns, the products have been specially formulated to soothe, cleanse and protect your baby’s skin. Successful applicants will get three bottles from the range to test and review over an eight-week period.
Explaining why Aldi was launching the initiative, Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying, Aldi UK said: ‘We embrace the opportunity to gather feedback from our trusted shoppers. 2. Swirl: ‘Pour a small measure and swirl the glass anti-clockwise,’ Sam advises. ‘Swirling ensures a more intense aroma, as it releases what are called “volatile” aromatics.’
Unsafe sleeping conditions Speaking ahead of Safer Sleep Week, which runs from 11 to 17 March, Jenny Ward, chief executive of The Lullaby Trust said: ‘All parents must be made aware of how to protect their baby’s airway, especially when they’re asleep. Professor Mark Baker, Director of the NICE Centre for Clinical Practice said: ‘We don’t know what causes these babies to die suddenly, but we do know that if a parent smokes, drinks alcohol or takes drugs then SIDS is potentially more likely to occur if they then co-sleep with their infant,’ he says.
It adds that it’s important not to share a bed with your baby if they had a low birth weight or if you or your partner:Butlins launches all-inclusive drinks with unlimited refills ‘That’s why, today, we have cut the prices of baby milk formula across different pack sizes and brands to help those new parents who need to buy milk formula stretch their budgets a little further.’
This came after Iceland announced it had the cheapest formula on shelves at the end of February, at £7.95 for 800g.Asda said it would cut the price of six Aptamil lines ‘the majority by an average of 7%.’ It previously found that two companies make up 85% of all sales of baby milk formula. This means that even when prices go up, not many parents changed what they were buying.
Prices are still ‘historically high’ Sarah Cardell, CEO of the CMA, said: ‘Infant formula is a key part of the weekly shop for many parents across the UK, who rely on these products to ensure their baby gets all the essential nutrients they need. Meanwhile, there’s been calls for a change in the law so that stores CAN offer discounts on baby formula and that parents can use loyalty points, vouchers or food bank vouchers to pay for the baby item.
Sensory play can also help their language development; describing their sensory experiences helps children build vocabulary and improves their communication skills. It also introduces new concepts and words. 2. Texture exploration bowls Fill several small bowls with different textured foods like cooked pasta, rice, mashed potato, porridge oats, Aldi Mamia Carrot Puffs and crumbled up Aldi Mamia Organic Organic Strawberry & Apple Oaty Bars.3. Scented water play Infuse some trays of water with fragrant herbs and spices like mint or vanilla. Add larger items like lemon or orange slices. Then pop in some toys and cups, and let your child play and splash while their sense of smell is engaged.
Include slices of sweet fruit, bitter greens, crunchy snacks, and soft foods. This encourages children to explore different flavours and textures in a no-pressure setting.Use chocolate pudding and chocolate custard as mud and cooked spaghetti for worms to create a fun and messy playtime activity. For younger babies, you can use veggie sticks. This can be a fun way for children to engage in pretend play while enjoying some tasty treats.
The mum’s message began: ‘We’re drawing closer to the birth of our daughter, and we couldn’t be more excited, but unfortunately we have to implement some boundaries.The rules The radio hosts groaned as they read out the parent-to-bes’ rules: ‘Pray for that kid’ The radio hosts groaned and rolled their eyes as they went through the rules in a video that is now shared to TikTok. In the comments, many agreed with the ‘eye-roll sentiment’.
The findings have led experts to call for urgent action, with one of the report’s authors saying the lack of progress on child health is ‘betraying our children’. ‘Unless the health of babies and young children is urgently prioritised, we condemn many to a life of poorer health and lost potential. The time to act is now.’
‘There is clear evidence in the report that tackling childhood health conditions, addressing inequalities and providing early years social support can change the future of health and prosperity.’ A report published by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service found that during 2023 there were 74 unexpected baby deaths and a quarter of these involved co-sleeping.
She added that ‘expert advice should be followed’ and that ‘tragically, babies can and do die in high-risk co-sleeping situations’. What is the NHS advice on co-sleeping? The NHS changed its advice last year on co-sleeping, after previously telling parents to never co-sleep with their little ones.Its advice says that if you share a bed with your baby you should:
If you’ve bought a baby carrier from Shein, this is the product code to look out for: sa2211019780039931 Earlier this month, the government’s Food Standards Agency issued an urgent recall for two baby powders sold in the UK. Ezra began moaning and groaning, and being a bit restless, but again, nothing too out of the ordinary – The Barretts wondered if maybe Ezra hadn’t taken to the new formula they’d started giving him a few days before.
‘He was put on a cannula straight away. He wasn’t taking any feed, he was very lethargic,’ Karl said. ‘He’s gone from being an active, smiley, happy to just not reacting to anything.Karl and Davina were told they were in for a long night where Ezra would be checked hourly. The three of them had to isolate in a room, away from other people. Even older brother, Noah wasn’t allowed in the room and had to stay with his grandparents.
Tests came back to reveal Ezra had Covid, pneumonia, measles, and a suspected chest infection. He was instantly put on oxygen. Karl said: ‘He’s usually a really happy baby. He loves being with you, that kind of contact, being able to see you.’ The family had to continue isolating for another seven days to avoid risk of spreading infection to others.Ezra gradually started to get back to his normal self when they returned home, and is now ‘really happy, alert and smiling,’ Davina said. ‘He’s developing as normal so we’re really happy about how he’s recovered.’
Davina explained: ‘It’s not safe for children to be around other children when they’re not vaccinated. Especially with Ezra, he had no chance.National Incident declared There’s currently a huge increase in cases of measles across the country due to a low uptake of the MMR vaccine. The MMR jab is offered for free on the NHS when your baby is 12 months old, with a top-up at three years and four months. However, you can get the jab at any age, if you haven’t already received one – just speak to your GP.
Why are parents refusing to give their children the MMR jab? Netmums has spoken to health experts and investigated why the uptake is so low. You can read more about that here.CHAT: Kids health in our forumsAnimal-themed toys are always a great option for babies, they’re brilliant for helping children start to recognise various animals and their characteristics, and spot ‘their’ toy in other settings – a bear or elephant in a picture book, for example.
There are some animal-themed toys we just can’t get enough of for their baby-friendly construction, gorgeous tactile fabrics, and ability to fulfil baby’s sensory needs. All Ears Lovey – elephant This elephant toy is the perfect size and shape for babies to handle and grab, and to cuddle and stroke or chew bits of.
Sea Me Bounce Turtle For a toy to have on the go, Sea Me Bounce Turtle is a winner. It is designed to be attached to your pram, pushchair or changing bag, and is packed with bright colours, shapes and sounds to keep baby engaged and focused.
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