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The Baby Names Going Extinct From 2023
Ready to see which baby names are due to go extinct from 2023 onwards? I’ve compiled another list from my recent baby name research showing which trends are on a downward trajectory and which funny names will be gone in a few years. There seems to be one initial in particular that is seeing a decline for boys’ names and that is the letter “K”. But, there are some other surprising names that are also falling out of favour, including: This means that few parents will be picking boys names like Kyle, Walter and Hugo in 2024 onwards – which is ideal if you are looking for something unique, or…
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The Best Novelty Christmas Outfits For Babies & Toddlers
Christmas and the festive build-up really is the most magical time of the year for all of the family. Christmas gifts for toddlers, as well as presents for older children and parents, are opened excitedly – often before the sun has come up in houses with young children! Families and friends come together to eat, drink be merry, and celebrate the special time together. Toddlers tear the house apart and the rule book is thrown out of the window for a few days. One of my favourite ways to celebrate the build-up of Christmas and get in the festive spirit is by dressing my little one up in the best…
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Emma’s Diary Feature: As Mothers, Can We Really Have It All?
Partnering with Emma’s Diary has helped me reach so many prospective parents, newborn mums and toddler handlers. Working with this platform is one of my proudest writing achievements and I love having the opportunity to tackle controversial subjects. This blog is is an answer to a question I get asked frequently as a mother who works at home with their baby. As mothers, can we really have it all? Before I became a mum, I really didn’t give this question much thought. I watched fellow women of around my age boss motherhood, hold down jobs, and share happy family snaps on their social media. I didn’t think twice about the juggle or the guilt.…
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Baby Name Trends For 2024
Are you expecting a baby in 2024? Want to know what names will be popular and all-too-common for when your bundle of joy is due? Prefer to avoid the trends and go for a more unique name? I’ve put together a bumper list of predicted baby name trends for 2024. Get your baby book out and start dreaming of your baby and their perfect name. Choosing a name for your baby is a big deal. If you’re stuck or need some inspiration, you can always rely on the experts, celebrities and the trend setters. Whether, like us, you have your heart set on a traditional name, a family tradition, or…
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The 411 on Breastfeeding After a C-Section – Cake Maternity Guest Article
Partnering with Cake Maternity last year helped me come to terms with my own pregnancy, parenting and post-c section journey. Connecting with this platform is one of my proudest writing achievements and I love having the opportunity to tackle subjects around motherhood and, importantly, breastfeeding. This month, I’m sharing a post I wrote in collaboration with Cake Maternity back when my son was a newborn. Re-reading it aloud, the subject is still tender but the message is just as important, 20 months on. In February, I was rushed into theatre for an emergency c-section to birth my son following a twenty hour back-to-back labour. My gorgeous son, Jack, was born in a…
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