Welcome to the first edition of Mama and Toddler Loves, I actually wanted to start this last month but life got in the way but as we say, ‘better late than never eh?!’.
So from now on, every month I’ll be doing a post called Mama and Toddler Loves focusing on what myself and A have enjoyed in the month. This could be anything from motherhood, toddler to lifestyle things.
I saw Amy from Amy Jane and Baby do a similar series on her lovely blog and was quite motivated by it. I think it’s a wonderful way to focus on what you’ve enjoyed in the month and to pinpoint the good highlights so here we go!
Mama Loves…
Mush
I joined this app back in summer 2017 when A was only a few months old but it is only until now that I’ve actually properly paid attention to it and I’ve got to meet two lovely Mamas through it in person.
It can get so lonely as a Mum especially when out of your friends circle you’re the only one with a child.
So if you’re looking for Mamas near you with children similar age to yours (age was important to me as I’d like A to form little friendships) then give this app an explore and see what you think!
Readymade Turban Style Hijabs
I have no idea why I hadn’t thought of these before. Sometimes, I like to experiment with my looks and especially how I style my headscarf. In the spring/summer I like to wear it in a turban style but being a working mum, I found it such a hassle in the morning using long scarves to wrap around my head and make sure it looks ‘right’.
But now I don’t have to worry about that as I finally ordered and now use some readymade ones which you can just plump on your head and you’re good to go!
Toddler Loves…
Toy Rotation
After watching Amy’s stories for quite a while, I had been planning on implementing this to help make use of A’s toys. Previously, all of her toys were literally chucked in one toy storage, her stuffed toys as well as cars, puzzles you name it! There was no organisation which would lead to some actually not being touched at all.
We don’t have space for a big toy storage unit so I decided to get these storage baskets instead. Each basket has a different theme, in the picture above, there’s basket for shape sorting, anything on wheels and stacking.
The purpose of this is that every week I now set up these baskets with different ideas. So the following week, the above toys will be packed away and I’ll replace with themes like puzzles, music and so on and A absolutely loves it.
Ikea Kitchen
For her birthday, we got A the Ikea wooden kitchen as her main present and ever since the reveal it has been played with non stop. If someone comes over, she runs over to the kitchen, pretend cooks and serves to the guests. More importantly I can make breakfast in peace as I tell her to make my breakfast or shall we say ‘nom nom’ and she gets busy with it rather than having me to stop her from reorganising our kitchen cupboards and fridge!
We both love…
Silver Cross Avia
As A approached the weight limit of our very much loved travel system – we were in need of a new stroller which would last her a little longer as she’s only just 2 years old.
After much research, I decided to go for the Avia not only because it was a bargain at just £150 but because of its weight, size and the fact that it folds in one and you can pull it along like a suitcase.
Not only A loves it because if I would allow her, she’d sit in it all day but I absolutely admire it as due to its size, it’s so easy for me to manoeuvre. More importantly, as we use public transport a lot, there is no need for us to get on the bus from the back. If you live in London, you will know how cramped and tiny the aisles of the W buses are but the Avia whooshes through them with a breeze!
Discover Story Centre
For A’s birthday, we visited the Discover Story Centre and we both enjoyed very much. There was just so much for A to do as we spent the entire afternoon there, I’ve written quite extensively about our little trip in my previous post, ‘A Birthday to Remember’ so go on have a read!
Playgroups
Due to having so much annual leave left that I needed to use before the end of March, I decided to take Mondays and Fridays off from work which has been such a delight as I have been taking A to playgroups regularly (although, she has caught a ridiculous amount of bugs from there!) it’s been enjoyable for the both of us. For me, being able to get out and about to a setting that’s not my job related and for A to burn some energy and interact with other children her age.
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I’d love to know what have been you’re Favourites in the past month! Please do share with me below.
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