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What is the Right Age for a Bumbo Seat?

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Baby in Green Bumbo seat

A Bumbo is a soft foam seat designed so that babies can sit upright in it before they have the strength to sit independently. The right age for a Bumbo Seat depends on the type you choose. The manufacturer’s recommended age for the Bumbo Floor Seat is from 3 months to 12 months. There is […]

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Entertainment Ideas for Kids Parties

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Children enjoying Birthday party entertainment

Birthday party entertainment for kids has changed a great deal in the last 20 years. Kid’s parties are now often much more than just jelly and ice cream with a few party games. If you’re struggling to decide what type of party to throw for your child, these entertainment ideas for kids parties will give […]

Filed Under: Parenting Life & Humour

Cutting Baby Hair – When and How to Cut Baby’s Hair

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Woman cutting baby hair

Cutting baby hair can be pretty daunting. When you should cut baby’s hair for the first time will vary from baby to baby. Some are born with lots of hair and will need a trim pretty soon, others are born with very little and may not need a haircut until they are toddlers. In this […]

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Crabbing with Kids – How to Do It and the Best Places to Go Crabbing

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Child’s hand hold a crab

Crabbing with kids is great fun, not just for the kids, but for the adults too, it’s a great way to spend family time together. There is something addictive about catching crabs and while it takes a bit of patience, it’s much easier than catching fish. In this post we’ll look at how to go […]

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What Age Can a Child Play Unsupervised

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Child playing inside unsupervised in a room with blocks

When your children are very small it’s likely that you are with them pretty much all of the time that they are awake. As they start to get older, you might begin to wonder when it’s ok for them to be left to play unsupervised so that you can get on with some work or […]

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A blog about trying to raise independent kids while retaining a sense of humour. Me: I’m Josie, a 44 year old introvert and former librarian. Them: My husband Chris, Boy Child who is 12 and Girl Child who is 10. The others: Hera the cat and Baxter the dog. Read More…

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