WINNERS – Congratulations to the winners of the giveaway, Sapna and Jude B There comes a time after having four children, that choosing toys and activities for your children can become increasingly difficult. I’m no longer content to settle for any old toy – I am now rather choosy which I am sure causes much frustration for my well meaning family...

We have had a fair bit of shuffling in the Smiles household over the Christmas holidays. Now that Maddy is 8, we decided it was only fair that she should have her own bedroom (the one we kicked her out of when Lucy was born!), as it just wasn’t working with her sharing with her 4 year old sister. So it was an opportune time to transition Lucy’s Stokke Cot...

Sponsored by Nuffnang *** This giveaway has now closed. Congratulations to the lucky winner, Feroza Naqvi *** The Smiles children thought Christmas had come early when the Fisher Price Cruise & Groove Ballapalooza™ arrived at our house last week! They love toys that are interactive, and even more I love toys that they can all enjoy playing with...

Last weekend was yet another last milestone that we will get to experience with one of our babies. Inevitably when children grow up, there are certain moments of time that you wish you could just hold on to and savour for just a little longer. The luxury of the fourth baby is that I am in no rush for her to do anything. Lucy has been a slow crawler, a slow walker, a...

You may have seen in recent news that the Bumbo has been recalled in the United States and Canada. This Recall does not apply in Australia, however there are some options available to Australian customers, including a new restraint belt for all Bumbo Baby Seats. Customers can register at http://www.bumbo.com.au/submit_form.php to get a free restraint.  Full...

Last Friday I attended the Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo in Brisbane. This is now my 8th year in a row! However this was the first year that I was neither pregnant or breastfeeding, and it was the first year that I had two children with me. So it was a little different! It is was crazy busy. And of course there are thousands of prams! If I had one tip,...

Anyone who knows me or who has been reading this blog for a while, would know that I am a bit of a fan of Stokke. I love the beautiful designs – clean and simple – as well as the thought that each piece of furniture or product should last for many many years. I have previously reviewed the Xplory, Bounce n Sleep, and  Sleepi (just to give you an idea of...

So school’s back. And you know what that means? The school run. Which means little Lucy tagging along from room to room to room. Last year she was just a teensy weensy baby and I could easily carry her, or keep her in the baby capsule. But now she is ENORMOUS (ok may not quite, but she is rather heavy to carry), and I needed a way to zoom her around the school...

My children have all suffered with eczema as babies. Thankfully it has never been considered severe, but it is still hard to watch your baby scratching away at red raw skin, and feeling so helpless because you can’t do anything to ease the itch or the pain. Recently Lucy had a breakout on her belly and one of her arms. It was bright red and she would start...

If there is one piece of advice I can give to school Mums, it would be to LABEL your child’s belongings! Every single thing that goes to school, kindy or childcare should be clearly marked with your child’s name and should be easy for your child to recognise. This helps your child settle easily into their new school environment and also saves you lots of...