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What’s in my changing bag…
As a first time mum i’ve got to admit that the first version of my changing bag was a little ridiculous to be honest!
SLEEP BLOG WITH CHEEKY TINKERS MATERNITY – PART 2
Check out the table and see if your baby is exceeding theirs? On the flip side maybe they are not awake for long enough…
GUEST BLOG FROM CHEEKY TINKERS MATERNITY… BABIES & SLEEP!
Let us start at the beginning, from when you bring your new bundle home, and you are thrust into your new role as parents…
BREASTFEEDING FOR FIRST TIME MUMMAS
I’ve yet to speak to a new mum who has found breastfeeding a walk in the park, so if you are having any difficulty no matter how big or small then please know that you are not alone…
MY BIRTH STORY
I decided that I couldn’t share so much of my pregnancy with you all via my social media and blog to then just ignore birth, and not talk about the labour especially when so many of you have reached out to me asking about my birth story…
THIRD TRIMESTER
For me personally the third trimester was the hardest of the three. I think this is mostly because I finally felt like I needed to slow down a bit and I am definitely not a “slow down and take it easy” kinda gal…
SECOND TRIMESTER
Hopefully you have now made it through the ickyness of the first trimester and you are starting to see a tiny little bump as a reward for all of the exhaustion of growing your placenta and your little bean.
NEW MUMMY BOOK CLUB
Here are my personal recommendations of what to read during pregnancy!
MY TOP 4 PRAMS & CAR SEATS
I spent hours researching the brands I recommend, and took a trip to the baby show to road test prams and carseats and hit the high street to see whats out there…
YAY! I’M PREGNANT & LOVING IT.
If you follow me on Instagram you will know that my incredible partner Tony and I not only got engaged this year but we are also expecting our first child together in August…
SINGAPORE IN 4 DAYS… THE PERFECT ITINERARY!
After what felt like the perfect city break I wanted to share our itinerary with you and include all of my favourite moments in Singapore just in case you are heading there yourself in the near future…
WHY I FELL IN LOVE WITH MALDIVES
My top tips on the the most wonderful tropical place that I have ever been… Kuramathi Island in the Ari Atol of The Maldives…
TURNING VEGGIE, THE TRUTH…& MY NEW FAVOURITE RESTAURANT
In a nutshell; giving up meat proved to me exactly how many hormones are pumped into the food we eat... why else would I be experiencing such awful withdrawal symptoms…
MY TOP HOLIDAY READS FOR SELF HELP LOVERS
In the spirit of sharing I have compiled a list of some of my favourite self help reads for you to consider next time you need a little self help, a good holiday read to stimulate the mind whilst relaxing
SHANIE’S TOP 5 SUN SCREENS FOR YOUR FACE
I have collated a list of my Top 5 tried and tested sunscreens for the face and included just what is so great about them!
7 DAYS IN MYKONOS
This was my second trip to Mykonos in two years and I rarely visit anywhere twice…