Kids School Start: Naming Labels

Kids School Start Naming Labels

The kids are starting school tomorrow, and even though I am slightly late (maybe even quite late! ) – I have just ordered some very nice naming tags from NameTags4U. Prices were decent, let’s face it – the prices between all the different types of websites, seem to be quite similar no matter what youRead more

Here Are Some Of The Most Stressful Situations Kids Can Experience

Stress is a factor of life but as a parent, you want to make sure that your kids don’t deal with excess levels of stress. This can lead them to struggle at school and in their personal life at home too. Let’s look at some of the stressful situations kids can encounter and how toRead more

Helmets Should Be Mandatory By Law!

Make wearing helmets mandatory!

Helmets Should Be Mandatory By Law Like any parent I want my kids to be safe and protected when we go out to play. In this instance, I’m talking about the safety of wearing helmets. Where I’m from in Norway this is not mandatory – but is hugely recommended and advised by all safety factions.Read more

Turning Children Back Rear Facing – what’s the big deal?

Turning Children Back Rear Facing

“I have just read that turning my 3-year-old back rear facing is safer but I’m afraid he’ll hate it!” This is one of the most common subjects I come across while spreading awareness of extended rear facing. The child isn’t always 3, some times they are actually 2 or even 4 – so you canRead more

Happy Birthday Caitiebelle! :)

On the 13th of January 2012, it was decided that Caitlyn Anabelle had to come out with an emergency C-Section. She was then 34W gestation and we had been in the hospital for 12 days. The whole pregnancy with Caitiebelle was really hard. I was quite ill with a condition called ‘Hyperemesis Gravidarum’ (HG) whichRead more

My ovaries can’t handle it…

  Yesterday was an emotional day for me! My youngest little boy, the baby of the family, the little rugrat who came like a rocket when he was born (1h 45min from start to finish! ) – has now turned 4 years old… I’m a mess!! he he I’ve been spending time reminiscing old photos, videoRead more

An Important Learning Tool: Puzzle Games

  When we look at puzzles we don’t give much thought as to why they are a very important learning tool for kids. At least I never really did. It wasn’t until I had a chance to review a new puzzle app for kids that I took some time to read about it. I haveRead more

A Car Seat Harness Problem Solution with help from LulaClips! [Winner announced!]

Did you ever have issues with your car seat harness either twisting or being in the way all the time when you tried to put baby in the car seat? If you are one of those people you should definitely check out this product from LulaKids! =)     We were lucky enough to productRead more

WIN a ‘Kick Cover’ from BeSafe! #giveaway

   Welcome to my GiveAway!  To celebrate reaching 600 Likes on Facebook (THANK YOU!) I am hosting this awesome give away! A chance for you to win your very own BeSafe Kick Cover  in either ‘Princess’ or ‘Robo’!  The kick cover protects the vehicle seats from both dirty shoes and dents in the interior, so notRead more

You Should NEVER Buy a Used Car Seat!!

  This is extremely important to know. I am well aware that at times, money just doesn’t go very far and that many families struggle and any car seat would then be better than no car seat, but a car seat you have no idea about the history of? That is not something you want,Read more

Child Passenger Safety Week (September 14-20, 2014)

In celebration of this year’s CPSW I have made a little collage in remembrance of my kids on their RF journey.  Sadly I do not have any photos of Caitlyn as a baby, but she used the same baby Graco Junior seat as Henry is pictured in. She transitioned to the BeSafe when she was aroundRead more

Messy-play with sensory fun!

  It’s important to take a step back and let the kids just do their own thing from time to time. Kids love messy play and to just make a mess don’t they? haha What better way then to just set them up outside in the garden on a sunny day with some toys, pot’nRead more

You’re in MY seat!

Going out with toddlers is always quite an experience…..hehe Yesterday I decided to change the cat litter tray, only to find out after I changed it that we were out of litter… And with nothing open… (Easter..yey) that wasn’t really ideal. :wacko: So  today I had to take the kids to Tesco and pick up someRead more

Tough Love

Tough Love. Amazing…and so true. ERFmama Therese has completed the ‘Advanced Child Car Seat Training Course’ at TRL (Transport Research Lab) and is a CPD accredited car seat expert. She blogs about in-car safety, car seats, tips, reviews, giveaways and advice. She’s a mum on a mission to change the law and raise awareness. SheRead more