Tag Archives: preemie baby clothes

Layer upon layer

I thought the benefits of layering was restricted to my own fashion wardrobe but today a super savvy mum highlighted the broader benefits that she was seeing with her newborn bub. I have been caught out a few times being … Continue reading

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Footloose

If someone had told me before I had babies that they didn’t need shoes until they were walking I 1) wouldn’t have believed them; and 2) thought I would still put shoes on my babies anyway – from day one … Continue reading

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Have a hoppy Easter!

Regardless of whether Easter has any religious significance for you, it’s such a lovely time to be spending with family.  The extra-long weekend gives most people enough time to ‘pens down’ and relax for a day or two at least. … Continue reading

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A very NICU Christmas

Christmas in NICU isn’t something anyone really anticipates and plans for, but is a reality for so many parents and friends of premmie babies. Can you believe that this time last year you weren’t even expecting a baby and now … Continue reading

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A hairy situation…

Like all the other ‘firsts’ in a person’s life, a first haircut is weirdly emotional. People get their hair cut everyday, but it’s the first snips that are special and show that your baby is growing up. In many cultures … Continue reading

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Teeth: another thing!

The other thing about teething is that it gives busy mum’s another thing to add to the list: keeping little chompers clean so the sugar bugs don’t eat away at them. Most babies with new teeth aren’t eating sweets and … Continue reading

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Baby Manicure

  If there was one baby task I preferred not to do, it was taking care of my baby’s fingernails. Firstly, it seemed as though they were growing really fast: as soon as I had them short, they’d grow again! … Continue reading

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It’s a wrap!

I love seeing a baby all wrapped up like a little parcel with its head sticking out. It reminds me of a little pea in a pod! Some babies really love to be swaddled and the reminder of ‘life on … Continue reading

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Earlybirds gets bigger!

Earlybirds is growing up and will soon launch a new line called Earlybirds for Bigger Birds.   The range celebrates the growth of premature and small babies and will cater for ages up to 18 months.  Designs will cleverly meet … Continue reading

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Chompers!

Right now I am wondering how many teeth a person actually needs and why couldn’t they all pop through painlessly over night?  Besides, a gummy smile looks cute. It seems like once you get into the swing of getting your … Continue reading

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