There are so many amazing baby dolls and accessories to choose from this Christmas so I've rounded up the best offerings by BABY born.
BABY born soft touch boy or girl
These dolls have a softer touch feel which is gentler for tiny hands. The dolls are 43cm and are interactive with 9 lifelike functions.
They have movable arms and legs (great when getting them changed).
These dolls can eat and drink and they can also go on the potty. If you press baby's button on his/her tummy they will wet.
The doll's eyes also close when they are lying down/drifting off to sleep.
The doll includes everything you need to get started such as a potty, nappy, dummy, bottle and more.
BABY born surprise
These make a perfect stocking filler. Most children love surprise toys and these ones are packed full of fun.
They include an 11cm baby doll, nappy, bottle, swaddle and birth certificate. The mini doll even has a drinking and toileting function and if you rub their eyelids with a damp cloth they will open and reveal their colour.
BABY born soft touch boy or girl
These dolls have a softer touch feel which is gentler for tiny hands. The dolls are 43cm and are interactive with 9 lifelike functions.
They have movable arms and legs (great when getting them changed).
These dolls can eat and drink and they can also go on the potty. If you press baby's button on his/her tummy they will wet.
The doll's eyes also close when they are lying down/drifting off to sleep.
The doll includes everything you need to get started such as a potty, nappy, dummy, bottle and more.
BABY born surprise
These make a perfect stocking filler. Most children love surprise toys and these ones are packed full of fun.
They include an 11cm baby doll, nappy, bottle, swaddle and birth certificate. The mini doll even has a drinking and toileting function and if you rub their eyelids with a damp cloth they will open and reveal their colour.
BABY born changing bag
The changing bag makes the ideal accessory for any child who loves to play with baby dolls. It can carry all baby essentials such as nappies and bottles and is perfect for enhancing role play.
BABY born magic bed heaven
The BABY born bed comes with a canopy, bedding and a magical bear. It also includes stickers for children to decorate the bed as they wish. The sides are also removable.
BABY born surprise bottle playset
This playset is a home for the mini surprise baby dolls (as discussed earlier in the post). The colourful home is shaped as a baby bottle and it also includes a mini baby doll. The playset features a baby gym area, bedroom area, bathroom area and more.
All of these items can be purchased from most good toy retailers such as Smyths.
Do you have any baby dolls and accessories you recommend?
* Disclaimer - I was previously gifted a couple of BABY born items featured in this post as part of a review. Photos are not my own*
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The winter is a time when ailments tend to visit us, with colds and the flu often a frequent issue, as the weather changes and our body is more susceptible to bugs and viruses. We are still a long way off the winter here in Australia, but here are some great oral hygiene tips to help prevent the onset of colds and the flu when the temperatures drop.
- Stay Hydrated - We don’t always drink enough water in the cold season and this could have a negative impact on our health. If you do go down with a cold, or worse, the flu, then it is critical that you stay hydrated, so get into a routine that includes drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning, after lunch, in the afternoon, and during the evening.
- Reduce Your Sugar Intake - This is something you should try to do all year round, and especially in the colder months, as sugar is the major cause of tooth decay, and if you do ingest anything with high sugar content, always brush and floss directly after. You can also rinse your mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash, which will help to remove sugar from your teeth enamel.
- Professional Teeth Cleaning - This is always a good idea, and something the dentist would recommend prior to teeth whitening in Sydney, which is a popular cosmetic dental treatment. Having your teeth professionally cleaned is recommended prior to laser teeth whitening treatment, but the treatment can be carried out at any time. Some people have their teeth professionally cleaned every year, which reduces the risk of tooth decay, and with proper brushing and flossing every day, you are minimising the risk of cavities.
- Take Vitamin Supplements - This can really help your body deal with the climate change, and that could be enough to protect you against common winter bugs. Start at the end of the summer and if you feel the benefits, why not continue taking the supplements all year?
- Cold Sores - These can suddenly erupt at any time, but are more likely to occur in the colder months of the year. In the event you have a cold sore, resist the temptation to pick it, and apply some cold sore ointment, which will promote the natural healing process.
- Use Lip Balm - The cold wind can easily cause chapped lips and the best form of protection is to apply lip balm as the cold weather arrives. Chapped lips can be extremely painful and rather than wait for it to happen, start protecting your lips with balm before the cold weather arrives. There are articles available online that share tips on how best to treat chapped lips.
The cold winter months are a time when we can suffer from colds and flu, and by taking the above advice, you are reducing the risk of catching a common cold. It is important to have a good oral hygiene routine, not just in the winter, but all year round, and you should schedule an oral examination by your dentist at least once a year.
This article is published in partnership with Mediabuzzer
If you feel like you are down at the doctor’s surgery every other week with your little darlings, you are not alone. When your cherubs start nursery or school, they are inundated with a whole host of new nasty bugs and viruses. Ear infections, tummy bugs and colds are common amongst the under fives. It can make you feel a little self conscious when you are forever making appointments with your doctor. You might worry that you are being overprotective, too needy and anxious. However, you know your child best. If you need a doctor, go to the surgery. Take a look at these simple ways you can make your visit to the surgery as stress free as possible.
Keep To Your Normal Day
While your little one may be feeling a little under the weather, it’s a good idea to keep the structure of the day as normal as possible. Give your child their favorite toy and allow them to take it to the surgery. Keep them comfortable and wrapped up warm, and if they are feeling sleepy, allow them to snuggle up to you. Often, kids will feed off of their parents anxieties, so try and keep as much normality to your day as possible. Often the best appointments to try and secure are those in the morning. Once your little darling has had breakfast, you can pop to the doctor’s and return home to carry on with your day. You can also start any medication well before bedtime, and start helping your little one to feel better.
Let Your Child Talk To The Doctor
Often, when we head to the doctor’s surgery, we see the medical staff as formal stuffy types. If you are at a surgery where the doctors are more relaxed, encourage your child to speak to them. Many doctors are great with kids. They’ll allow them to have a go with a stethoscope, and squeeze the blood pressure pump. If your child needs a vaccination, they may be worried and a good doctor can calm them down. Ensure that you allow your child to ask questions and allow them to apply their own numbing cream before their jab and let them take their time. Doctors don’t want nervous children to grow up into nervous adults, so they will be keen to put your offspring’s mind at rest.
Leave Plenty Of Time
If you are worried about your child, or your child is particularly nervous, allow plenty of time to get to your appointment. Ensure that you keep praising your little one and let them know how proud you are of them. A little bit of positive praise goes a long way. Ensure that you utilize little bribing techniques. If they head to the surgery with you, you’ll cook them their favorite dinner or you’ll pick up a magazine for them on the way home. Often, when your little darling is poorly, all they want is to be at home wrapped up in a duvet. Help them see that the doctor will make them feel better and that there is nothing to worry about.
*This is a collaborative post*
Being a responsible and loving parent means taking care of your little ones when they are under the weather. Follow this guide and you can make your kids doctor’s appointments stress free.
When it comes to keeping fit and working out, it’s very easy to find yourself focusing predominantly on the workout itself. After all, that’s the bit that seems to matter the most - the times when you’ll feel the burn, reach for your goals, go above and beyond, and so on. Ultimately, it seems that the workout itself is the part of your fitness regime that will contribute most to you enjoying the best possible results, so it demands almost all of your attention.
There’s no denying that there is some truth to the above, too. The workout does matter, and focusing on finding the right exercises, and making sure you complete them as safely as possible, will always be an important factor. However, that’s not to say that the workout is the only factor when it comes to your fitness - what happens before your workout is also fairly crucial.
Why is workout preparation so important?
Imagine, for a moment, that your workout is like a house. The workout itself is the sections above ground; the most visible part of the entire structure (and thus receiving the most attention). Preparing for that workout, however, is the foundation - underpinning the workout and ensuring it can be successful.
Sufficient preparation allows you to make the most of the time you spend exercising. Your workouts will be more enjoyable, more efficient, and you’ll feel better while doing them if you have good preparation underpinning your efforts. What’s more, you should find that as your fully-prepared workouts are now more pleasant, you have more motivation to work out in the future - which can be hugely helpful when it comes to reaching your fitness goals.
How should you prepare for a workout?
Here are a few areas to focus on when seeking to prepare for your workout:
- Nutrition. You’ll need fuel for your efforts, so a snack around an hour to an hour and a half before you’re due to start exercising is recommended. Lean meat, fruit, and whole grains are all good choices, though keep portion sizes small so you don’t feel overly full when you’re actually starting to exercise.
- Supplements. The best pre workout supplements will ensure you have all the energy you need to enjoy your workout and improve your performance, so they’re definitely worth including in your preparatory regime.
- Hydration. Even if you are only intending to partake in gentle exercise such as yoga or pilates, hydration will be absolutely crucial to how you feel during your workout. It’s usually best to sip water gradually over the course of an hour before you work out to avoid feeling bloated.
- Comfort. Make sure all of the clothes, and the shoes, that you will be wearing are in good condition and are suitable for your intended activity. Also consider any equipment you may need to ensure you stay comfortable while exercising, such as a knee support, kinesiology tape, or a plantar fasciitis brace.
- Workout plan. You may find it useful to pre-plan as much of your workout as possible, making decisions regarding the machines you’re going to use, the number of reps you’re going to complete, and so on - doing so can help ensure that your workout is well-balanced and addresses each area of the body successfully. Note your plan down on paper or, if you prefer, on your phone so that you can reference it during your workout.
- Music. If you - like many others - find working out to music is beneficial, then make sure you have a playlist or two ready to go. Also check you have headphones or earbuds with you in your gym bag and, if you’re going to be listening via your phone, that the device is charged.
- Mental preparation. Some people find it useful to mentally prepare for a workout, with pre-exercise meditation a particular popular choice that could help you get yourself in the right “zone” for a workout.
- Gym bag essentials. Last but not least, make sure you have everything else you’ll need in your gym bag; you should find that knowing you have everything you need is reassuring, and allows you to focus on the workout itself. As well as the items we have discussed above, you’ll also need a towel, shampoo, and conditioner if you’re intending to shower at the gym, your water bottle, your fitness tracker (if you use one) and anything else you might need.
In conclusion
We hope the information above will help you to achieve the best possible workout preparation, so you can benefit from a more enjoyable workout and achieve optimal results in the future.
*This is a collaborative post*
Welcome back to the Be in the Picture weekly roundup. Once again there were lots of wonderful pictures shared on instagram and I struggled to pick just a few favourites. I could have featured so many. If you missed the last roundup you can catch up with it here, Be in the Picture 11.
For those of you that haven't heard of #beinthepicture, it is an instagram hashtag that myself and Alana from Baby Holiday created. It is designed to encourage you to get in-front of the camera as opposed to behind it. I used to always be the one taking the pictures and I was never in them myself.
You can use the hashtag on any pictures that feature you, whether that be fashion, parenting, travel, with your partner etc. You name it, we want to see it.
This week I've chosen some beautiful pictures of parents with their children.
First up is this stunning one by @parissemansky:
The next picture I chose is from @carolynkpan:
Next up I chose this super cute pic by @emilyandindiana:
The last picture I chose is from @christinehull:
For the next roundup I'm hoping to feature some fashion pics so be sure to be joining in with the hashtag over on instagram for a chance to be featured. #beinthepicture
For those of you that haven't heard of #beinthepicture, it is an instagram hashtag that myself and Alana from Baby Holiday created. It is designed to encourage you to get in-front of the camera as opposed to behind it. I used to always be the one taking the pictures and I was never in them myself.
You can use the hashtag on any pictures that feature you, whether that be fashion, parenting, travel, with your partner etc. You name it, we want to see it.
This week I've chosen some beautiful pictures of parents with their children.
First up is this stunning one by @parissemansky:
The next picture I chose is from @carolynkpan:
Next up I chose this super cute pic by @emilyandindiana:
The last picture I chose is from @christinehull:
For the next roundup I'm hoping to feature some fashion pics so be sure to be joining in with the hashtag over on instagram for a chance to be featured. #beinthepicture
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