Writing down this title, gives me shivers down my spine as I force myself to think back to the morning I got that call. I was on maternity leave with Daniel who was only 4 weeks old at the time. Ian and Emilie had just left home for school, work trip. Emilie was buckled in the front seat. I got the call about 30 minutes after they left. Thinking they had forgotten something I answered pretty upbeat. I could tell when I answered that Ian was disoriented and upset, and that there was a huge commotion happening around him. (more…)
#CarseatFullstop
5 tips to distract your baby in the car {#CarseatFullstop}
Hands up if your boobs leak when you hear a crying baby? If your mind goes blank? You grit your teeth while trying to talk sweetly, over the loud screams? Your breath quickens, and little creatures feel like they are moving around under your clothes? While you try aimlessly to soothe your child, whose eyes are probably closed anyway. (You can put your hands down now) Now imagine all this is happening in the car, whilst your baby is safety tucked in their car seat. (more…)