Ergobaby launch the perfect summer baby carrier
By KATIE ANN LAMB With any luck Summer is just around the corner and Ergobaby have launched the OMNI 360 Cool Air Mesh Baby Carrier just in time. It is billed as the most versatile Ergobaby carrier and designed with comfort and ease in mind. This carrier fits all babies in all carry positions plus […]
Leave the hospital in safe hands with the Britax BABY-SAFE i-SIZE
By KATIE ANN LAMB Preparing for a baby is mind-boggling. There is so much to do and think about… nine months just doesn’t seem long enough! Probably one of the most important things is the car seat. In the UK if you have your baby in a hospital or birthing centre, you are required to […]
From sleepyheads to swaddling: Newborn bedtime accessories
By KATIE ANN LAMB Despite mixed opinion in the media recently, I am personally a huge fan of the Sleepyhead. I have heard alot of positive feedback about the Sleepyhead from friends and it seems that the Sleepyhead DELUXE+ pod is the ultimate pod for your baby from the day you come home from hospital […]
The Mum Diary: Twiddle Ons provide hours of entertainment for Baby
It is fascinating watching Baby develop and she becomes more and more interesting each day. New expressions, noises, smiles, laughs and giggles are emerging all the time as she watches and learns from everything she sees. I have loved discovering new toys for Baby to play with and many are designed to help with […]
The icon re-imagined: Introducing the new iCandy Peach
By KATIE ANN LAMB iCandy is one of the most iconic pushchair brands in the UK. Although it was initially established many years ago – back in 1933 – it appeared on the yummy mummy radar in 2005. The fashionable pushchairs expertly combine style and performance and they have become a must-have item for new […]
The Mum Diary: The Britax Holiday stroller transforms travelling
As regular readers of the Mum Diary will know, I am often travelling with Baby, who is now nearly 10 months old. While I am a fan of sturdy prams and convenient travel systems, most models are relatively substantial in size. This often presents challenges when you travel. It can be difficult to fit them […]
The Sleep Easy Mama Kit is the perfect Mother’s Day gift for a mum-to-be
Our resident Mum-to-be has discovered an excellent gift for pregnancy… Mother’s Day is this weekend and while it is the perfect time to celebrate mums, don’t forget the Mums-to-be! I recently discovered Mama Mio, which was founded in 2004 as one of the very first brands dedicated entirely to pregnancy skincare. Any pregnant mums will […]
The Mum Diary: Skiing with a baby
I have just returned from a wonderful skiing holiday to Lech. My little one (8 months) joined the adventure and the trip was a great success. Travelling with a baby requires a different approach to when you are flying solo and there are also lots of extra things to think about if you take a […]
Mum Diary: The new BabyBjörn Baby Carrier One Air has some impressive improvements
Our resident Mum tries out the new BabyBjörn Baby Carrier One Air… Most new mums will agree that walking becomes an essential part of your daily routine with a newborn. Not only is it a great form of exercise but I find that getting out in the fresh air really helped my baby settle in […]
The Mum Diary: Solids made easy with the Beaba Babycook
We first introduced Baby to solids at around four months. While the guidelines suggest six months as an ideal time, every baby is different and we consulted our health visitor before doing so. Many friends had also introduced solids early and found it very helpful for the routine. Initially, Little One only had fruit as […]
Mum Diary: High chair time has arrived as grownup eating begins
Our first Christmas with Baby was so special and she really added some extra magic to the festivities. Although Baby is still only in her six month, there was plenty to excite her during December. The bright lights on the tree and rustling wrapping paper led to plenty of smiles during the celebrations and she […]
Mum Diary: Stand out from the crowd with Blade and Rose clothing
I have decided that shopping for baby clothes can be quite addictive. Having not really noticed baby clothes before, now I seem to see them everywhere! Even when I visit the supermarket for a weekly food shop, I can’t resist sneaking over to the baby clothing aisle for a quick look at the new stock. […]
Mum Diary: The Nuna LEAF is a sophisticated and relaxing piece of baby furniture
If you are looking for a smart and sophisticated seat for your baby, look no further than the Nuna LEAF. This is a recent addition to our household and we have been so impressed with it from both an aesthetic and practical perspective. I must admit that I am partial to something that looks goods, […]
Mum Diary: Nights away made easy with the BabyBjorn Travel Cot
Fancy visiting friends or booking a holiday with your Little One? Travelling with your baby couldn’t be easier with the BabyBjorn Travel Cot, as our Mum has discovered… While having a baby obviously changes a few things in your life, staying away from home certainly shouldn’t be one! Escaping can be a perfect tonic during […]
Mum Diary: The new gb Vaya i-Size is a luxury car seat that ticks all of the boxes
There are car seats and then there is the gb Vaya i-Size. This new addition to the gb Platinum collection is in a league of its own and it presents parents with the ultimate luxury car seat. As a busy new mum, I am always racing around the place with Baby in tow. Whether it […]
Mum Diary: The Osprey Poco AG Premium is the ultimate child carrier
As the weeks pass, Baby is becoming bigger, more mature and is really enjoying spending as much time as possible outdoors. I am also feeling much more mobile myself and as my fitness returns, I am planning some action-packed adventures. One of the adjustments that I have made as a new mum is to make […]
Mum Diary: Baby bouncer bliss with BabyBjorn
As I came towards the end of my pregnancy, I started to stock up on a number of baby essentials. I didn’t want to go overboard and clutter up the house completely but I focused on getting the key accessories that would prove worthwhile purchases for our new arrival. My mum recommended a few vital […]
The Mum Diary: A Joolz pram is luxurious, stylish and practical
Wow! If I thought time was flying in the final stages of pregnancy, it is going even quicker now that Baby has arrived. I cannot believe a month has already passed. Life with our new addition is wonderful and we have adjusted well to a new structure. Having a summer baby means that there are […]
The Mum Diary: Sleeping soundly with the Red Castle Ergonomic Sleep Positioner
Every parent will know how precious sleep becomes when you have a baby. We are relatively lucky with our little one at the moment. In general, she is sleeping very well and already doing stints of between four and five hours at a time. Although she is still only young and some people like to […]
The Mum Diary: Nursing bras by Belly Bandit
One of the most essential items of kit that you need as a new mum is an excellent nursing bra. I have been combining breastfeeding directly from the breast with expressing and a suitable bra is vital to the success and ease of both. During my pregnancy, I tried the B.D.A. Bra by Belly Bandit, […]
The Mum-to-be Diary becomes The Mum Diary
Our Mum-to-be ventures to Royal Ascot with her newborn — Wow – what a week it has been! It feels surreal to now be writing as a Mum and not a Mum-to-be. My husband and I were thrilled to welcome our first baby in to the world last week and we are utterly in love […]
Mum-to-be Diary: Me time
Week 38 and counting… It is at this point in pregnancy when you really feel as though you can begin to get excited. It is nearly time for the big moment and it could happen at any point. Although there is a certain amount of anxiety that you experience in the final few weeks, this […]
Mum-to-be Diary: Preparing for a fitness drive with the BabyBjorn Carrier
Week 37 and counting… I have reached the final furlong and the big event is just around the corner! At the start of pregnancy, time seemed to go so slowly but, looking back, it has whizzed by. While I don’t feel any pressure to get back into shape, I have been longing to return to proper […]
Mum to be Diary: Beautiful Moses baskets from The Baby Cot Shop
Week 34 and counting Nursery design is in full swing now, even though I am finding it more and more difficult to move around the room and also get told off by my husband for carrying things. Although it seems impossible, Bump is still getting bigger and bigger by the day. Bending down is becoming […]
Mum-to-be Diary: A big arrival (not Baby but a beautiful Baby Elegance Cot!)
Week 32 and counting Oh wow! How time flies. I have noticed that I keep saying that recently and perhaps it is even more noticeable when you have a big date pencilled in your diary! Recently there was a new arrival that made everything sink in. It wasn’t Baby – Baby is still growing at a […]
Mum-to-be Diary: Hallelujah! A good night of sleep thanks to the Soak and Sleep pregnancy pillow
Week 30 and counting This week I am celebrating my first decent night of sleep for a long time! Sleep started to become a bit of a problem as soon as Baby decided that playing football in my tummy at 4am was a fun hobby. Also, waking up to go to the loo in the […]
Mum-to-be Diary: Elderflower & Delilah make breastfeeding stylish
Week 28 and counting It’s official. I’ve reached the third trimester. The final stretch awaits and I am now on the home straight. This week I’ve had mixed emotions about pregnancy. I am starting to feel tired again and the weight gain is happening in full force. This is probably not helped by the fact […]
Mum-to-be Diary: Fending off stretch marks!
27 weeks and counting At the time of writing, the sun is streaming through the window and it is a beautiful day outside. I feel as though we have enjoyed glimpses of spring over the last few weeks but with a gloriously sunny weekend ahead, it seems like it has finally arrived in full force. […]
Mum-to-be Diary: Pre-wedding pampering at Blush + Blow
A visit to a beauty salon will help you look your best for a big occasion during pregnancy...
Pregnancy stage: Week 25 and counting I recently attended the wedding of our Bride-to-be Katie Ann Lamb. Having such an important celebration during pregnancy can present its own challenges, especially when it comes to picking an outfit. I was very fortunate for this occasion as I had the privilege of being the Maid of Honour, […]
CARiFiT ViRTUAL: A workout for new mums to enjoy with their babies
If you are a new mum on a fitness drive, you will be keen to hear about CARiFiT. This is a safe, fun and results-driven post-natal body changing workout, which can be done whilst wearing the baby, which means even more bonding time for you and your little one. Earlier this year, CARiFiT ViRTUAL launched, […]
Mum-to-be Diary: Growing boobs and how to look after them!
Week 22 and counting… Last week was a little bit hectic, so I missed an installment of the Mum-to-be Diary. The Sloaney team headed off to Dublin for a special weekend at the Irish Gold Cup to enjoy a final celebration for our Bride-to-be, Katie Ann Lamb, who gets married in a couple of weeks. […]
Mum-to-be Diary: Little Butterfly Pregnancy Massage at Sofitel London St James
This week our Mum-to-be indulged in some TLC with the Little Butterfly Pregnancy Massage.
20 weeks and counting… I have definitely started getting bigger. Before I was pregnant, I was having the odd moan about putting on a few post-wedding pounds during our first year of marriage. However, it is a whole new story now. Bump has definitely arrived! Up until this point, I have been quite lucky with […]
Mum-to-be Diary: Pregnancy vitamins
19 weeks and counting Cold and flu season provides an added complication to pregnancy at this time of year. As soon as I found out that I was pregnant, I was given the flu jab. As an asthmatic I am given it every year anyway but it is particularly important for all ladies expecting a […]
Mum-to-be Diary: The best non alcoholic drinks for pregnancy (and Dry January!)
18 weeks and counting… Last week in my first Mum-to-be Diary I mentioned how I have discovered that pregnancy means forgoing many of my favourite foods and drinks. Gone are the days of feasting on deliciously gooey brie, while sipping a glass of cool, crisp white Burgundy! While I envy everyone around me who is […]
Mum-to-be Diary: The start of a new journey
Welcome to my new Mum-to-be Diary! I am really excited to share my pregnancy experience with readers of The Sloaney. An exciting few months lies ahead as I wait for the new arrival and prepare myself for life as a parent. There are a few things you should know before you decide whether or not […]
Coming soon: The Sloaney Mum-to-be Diary
We are excited to announce that The Sloaney will have a new Mum-to-be Diary launching soon. Our Mum-to-be will be sharing her pregnancy experiences and also taking a look at some of the essential bits and pieces that you need in order to prepare for a new addition to your family. If you would like […]
London fitness movement VOGA™ launches at Coq d’Argent
To kick off the New Year, City restaurant Coq d’Argent is teaming up with House of Voga to host monthly VOGA MAMA classes. Designed by Juliet Murrell, creator of the fashion-meets-fitness movement VOGA™, this new special class allows mums-to-be to enjoy all the benefits of the original style-charged yoga and vogueing fused workout, in a […]
Snuggly bath time with Cuddledry
By RACHEL COLLISON When people ask me for my recommendations for their newborn there is one I always make – get a Cuddledry towel for bath-time. I recall those very first days bathing my baby girl. She was so calm and relaxed in the water. It was bliss. “It must be a familiar sensation to […]
Life, Love, Liberty and Little ones
By RACHEL COLLISON Liberty London, a national treasure when it comes to prints, characteristically charming and eccentric. A quick tour around the haberdashery floor never fails to inspire and excite with bold and beautiful pieces that delight. We were thrilled to be invited to attend a sneak peak of their latest collaboration with Mamas & […]
The Mini Edit Pop-Up shop in Knightsbridge
By RACHEL COLLISON Over the next two weeks ‘The Mini Edit’ is hosting engaging events and activities at their childrenswear pop-up shop in Knightsbridge. The Mini Edit is a newly launched online multi-brand childrenswear concept store. It is a mother and daughter partnership, designed to cater to fashion conscious parents and gift buyers. Daughter, Jessica […]
