Malory Band

I'm now in the process of trying to shift the baby weight. I was contacted by Malory Band last year but at the time I was pregnant so told them I'd reach out to them once baby was here as I was intrigued in their product. I have been testing out the Malory Band since I was six weeks postpartum.

First of all what is theMalory Band?

The Malory Band is a soft, narrow and adjustable cord which goes around your waist. The band doesn't break, stretch, rot, rub, fray or irritate. You wear the band all day, every day as it acts as a reminder for when you have eaten enough, a bit like an external conscience.

I have to make sure that you know that the band wont MAKE you slim, since a healthy diet and exercise are the only ways to achieve lasting weight loss. The Malory band however will act as a great support reminding you to cut back on how much you are eating for when you have made the physiological decision to lose weight.

Blake 10 Weeks

Last week at 9 weeks old Blake had his first lot of immunizations.

It was really horrible seeing my little man cry so much.

He was given one orally and then had two injections in his little legs.

I am dreading the next lot that I need to book in for him when he is 13 weeks old.

Sleep is going really well and its not taking him as long to settle at night.

Once we have turned out the lights and put on the light on his slumber buddy Eddie the Elephant he falls asleep within 30 mins or so.

He is also awake more during the day now and sleeping for 7/8 hours a night.

He is drinking his milk really well and will be having 180ml, 6 times a day up until he is 4 months old.

He loves his dummy still and it really works to help him settle when he is really upset.

We attempted using cloth nappies as they now fit but his legs aren't chunky enough so they leak a little so have gone back to disposables for now.

In disposables he now is wearing size 2.

Development wise Blake is moving his arms and legs around loads and is even more of a wiggle bum.

He still isn't keen on tummy time, I have tried him again on his mat today but he starts to push up with his little legs and then starts crying.

He is much happier when resting his head and chilling out as above.

He loves babbling and cooing away having conversations with both Mummy and Daddy.

Slumbersac Giveaway

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January Degustabox

Another month and another Degustabox!

For those of you not familiar with Degustabox they are a food box subscription service and

every month they select and send out an exciting range of new and limited edition products from

a range of fab foodie brands.

The box this month has 10 different brands inside with there being a box with a choice of alcohol or non alcohol options.

But with being a blogger I got to have both so I have 11 wonderful items to tell you about.

This months Degustabox is called the Healthy Box which I thought was suitable

as during January most people are wanting to be more healthy etc.

So first of all in the box is Magners Orchard Berries Light Cider.

Which I am looking forward to trying since I am no longer pregnant so am

able to have a drink.

This looks as though its going to be a fab Friday night treat.

Next up we have a sample of Clippers Green and lemon tea as like last months

one I am going to pass this on as I am not a huge fan of green tea.

I am looking forward to trying out KoKo Dairy Free Coconut Milk

as I've never tried Coconut milk before and am up for trying something new.

KoKo Dairy Free contains fewer calories than skimmed milk, 0% cholesterol and is 100% allergen free.

I am glad to see Little Miracles again as I really loved the drinks last time.

The drinks are a beautiful blend of organic tea, juice and ginseng.

With less than 90 calories per bottle with no artificial coloring's this makes a

fab refreshing pick me up.

Simple Aloe is an all natural, never from concentrate aloe vera drink.

Blended with fresh grape juice and a squeeze of lemon to create a extremely tasty and

healthy drink.

I was a bit unsure on what it would taste like but have been impressed.

Magners Light
Clipper Tea (sample)
Koko Dairy Free £1.39
Little Miracles £1.49 each
Simplee Aloe £1.79

Next up we have Alfa One Rice Oil which is nutritionally well balanced and high in natural antioxidants.

Alfa One Rice Bran Oil is simply one of the healthiest and most versatile cooking oils making

it perfect for cooking any dish.

I am looking forward to trying this out.

Next up Kabuto Noodles are a delicious combination of authentic Asian flavors made

with quality ingredients and available in 7 different flavors.

Haywards Piccalilli has delicious chunky vegetables in a tangy mustard sauce great for sandwiches, burgers and BBQ's.

I'm looking forward to giving this a try.

Alfa One Rice Bran Oil £2
Kabuto noodles £2
Haywards Piccalilli £1.89

Mornflake top porridge pots are fab and a perfect start to the morning.

I have really enjoyed these simple to make up porridge pots.

With Nutella or golden syrup you can add the right amount of sweetness you need (if you want to).

Mornflake top porridge pots £1.50 each

Finn Crisp original crispbread are low in fat and use only natural ingredients.

I am looking forward to giving these a try.

Sukrin Cake mix is a low carb "free from" mixture to make up a yummy cake

all you need is egg (if you wish) and other optional ingredients such as coco powder.

Finn Crisp £1.20
Sukrin Cake Mix £5

This month you can get £3 off the Degustabox when quoting the following code:

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Gro Hush

When Blake first came home we found it a real struggle to get him to sleep in his moses basket at night time. We heard about using white noise to help babies to drop off into a wonderful world of sleep. I was contacted by The Gro Company who you most likely have heard of due to their many popular nursery brand products such as their famous Grobag.

They wanted to send us the Gro Hush to try out with Blake, which I jumped at the chance to try out as lack of sleep was really hard to juggle.

White noise has been consistently proven to help soothe babies triggering the calming reflex and allowing them to relax by mimicking sounds made inside the womb. This can be done by using items in the home such as the radio, hoover, washing machine and even you can help by making a shh shh sound but that can get tiring after awhile and also its costly running the hoover or having the radio static on constantly.

The new Gro Hush from sleep experts The Gro Company is the only hand held white noise device that delivers soothing sounds to your baby.

The Gro Hush is simple to use and is ideal for using as part of a calming routine at home or out and about. Gro Hush provides calm and reassurance allowing your baby to relax wherever you are.

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Before Blake was born and there was just me and my husband I had so many ideas of places

I would love to go on holiday both as a family but also child free holidays.

One child free holiday I would love to go on is a cruise.

I love the whole idea of going around different places and soaking up the sun whilst

on a cruise ship with sea breeze in my hair, the sun shining down on my face and

sipping on a cocktail or two.

Fred Olsen Cruises do a fab range of Caribbean cruises.

I love the whole idea of being able to sit on white sandy beaches fringed with palm trees and crystal clear waters.

Caribbean cruises mean you can go to places such as Dominica, Jamaica, St Kitts, Antigua, Martinique, St Lucia and Barbados, as well as destinations further afield such as Belize, Honduras, Cuba, and Colombia's Caribbean coast.

This is totally my perfect ideal child free holiday to spend with a partner.

One of the destinations I have mentioned above that I really want to see is Cuba.

Have you ever been on a Caribbean cruise?

If so I'd love to know where you went and what you got up to.

Blake 8 Weeks

Last week we saw our health visitor and he was weighed again so he now weighs 9lb 110z as of last Thursday.

He is really good at night now but still takes awhile to settle.

He seems to sleep better on nights when he has had a bath which I am trying to get

into a routine of doing every 2 days (even though he hates it).

As of today he is now drinking 180ml of Cow and Gate every 3/4 hours.

He loves his dummy at the moment and uses it for when I settle him to sleep.

As for his development he is now cooing loads and follows me around the room

as well as looking at me when I am talking.

Last Friday he smiled at me for the first time and it definitely wasn't wind.

He is much stronger and is able to hold his head up now for a few seconds.

Blake is also focusing more on objects now and especially loves his hands.

He is still wearing size 1 nappies and I've not had a chance to try him out in cloth nappies as of yet.

I've been so busy organizing things and trying to get into a routine especially since moving

back in with my mum.

Rose and Rebellion Baby Carrier

When it comes to baby wearing I wanted a baby carrier in a fun design rather than the plain designs most companies do. I came across Rose and Rebellion and knew that I just had to have one of their designs.

Rose and Rebellion's seamstresses proudly work to make sure that they produce the highest quality products that are made right here in the UK. Through every stage of production from the initial cutting of the cloth to the final closing of a seam, Rose and Rebellion Baby Carriers will have been checked and rechecked to ensure that when it arrives to you it is of the very highest quality. Their mission is to bring you products that are not only simply beautiful, but also beautifully simple to use.

I chose The Age of Equestrian design as I found it to be a design that is suitable for both boys and girls. The baby carriers are suitable from 3.5 kg to 20kg and to be used from 3 months old when your baby should be able to hold their head. I love this cute zebra desgin which makes baby wearing more fun.

What Blake Wore: Slumbasac Baby Sleeping Bags

Whilst I was pregnant with Blake when out and about browsing at the wonders of so many baby items, I came across baby sleeping bags which are popular and we've been considered purchasing one for him.

Slumbersac reached out recently asking if I was interested in trying out one of theirs. Slumbersac are a young and fast growing family business based in Dorset and run by Karina Grassy, her family and a small team of employees.

Slumbersac sleeping bags combine quality, comfort and safety at a price you won’t find anywhere else!

I chose the Planes and trains sleeping bag which comes in three sizes: 0-6 months, 6-18 months and 12-36 months. They also come in three different tog ratings 0.5, 1.0 and 2.5 perfect for the changing seasons.

They are made from 100% soft and pure cotton fabric this exciting Slumbersac design is perfect for adventurous little ones. Featuring zooming planes and chugging trains,this is a design that your baby will love. The design features an all-over Planes & Trains print, and the sleeping bag is trimmed with cute polka dots.

As a parent you probably know that the correct tog rating is important as to make sure that your baby doesn't over heat or get too cold. Which is why Slumbersac have three different tog ratings for the ever changing seasons.

Yves Rocher Quelques Notes d'Amour

Rediscover the exhilarating sensuality of a romantic encounter with
Quelques Notes d'Amour from Yves Rocher.
To translate the emotions of a women in love Yves Rocher has created a modern and unique fragrance.

Quelques Notes d’Amour: the unusual encounter of a Rose Damascena absolute and a Guaiac Wood essence combined with the sensuality of Benzoin.