Health Goals to Work Towards As a Family This Year

Health Goals to Work Towards

Health Goals to Work Towards As a Family This Year Today, the percentage of children who are overweight or obese is on the rise. Bad food choices, unhealthy habits and an increasingly sedentary lifestyle even from a young age are all contributing to this increase of children packing a few extra pounds. Although many childrenRead more

UK Taxi Law Requires You To Use a Car Seat?

You need a car seat in a taxi by law

UK Taxi Law Requires You To Use a Car Seat Despite popular belief by the common man – a normal taxi is not exempt from car seat use.  The difference lies in the distinction between a licenced taxi and a public hire vehicle (PHV). Most taxis that pick us up at home when we order aRead more

5 Things You Need To Consider When Choosing a Campervan

campervan holiday 5 things to consider

When I was very little, my grandmother owned a small (and I mean tiny) adorable little caravan. It couldn’t really fit more than 3 people it was that small. Looking back now I have some very fond memories from summers spent there. I remember going for long walks up the mountainside, finding wild strawberries toRead more

Are we there yet? Fun Travel activities for kids

Are we there yet? Fun Travel activities for kids

Are we there yet? Fun Travel activities for kids   There’s nothing more precious than spending time with your kids. Well, at least until you have to take a long car ride. In a confined space, such as a car, children can become restless and moody. As they look for fun ways to entertain themselves,Read more

7 Safety Tips for Moving with Kids

7 Safety Tips for Moving with Kids

  7 Safety Tips for Moving with Kids Moving is often a stressful process. Your children can become very excited or anxious at the prospect of new surroundings. The younger they are, the more attentive you have to be. It’s important that kids remain calm and safe during a move. 1. Pack while they’re notRead more

Did You Know You Can Disconnect the Foot Prop ? [Concord Reverso]

Concord reverso Plus leg removal Tip

  You can indeed disconnect the ‘leg’ on the Concord Reverso (Plus)!  And what a joy it was when I discovered it! haha I was told by someone else who had the seat that they needed a new seat for their travels because the Reverso they had wouldn’t fit back in the box. You seeRead more

This Is Your Chance to Make a Difference!

   This Is Your Chance to Make a Difference! Sometimes all it takes is a good story to help spread awareness. Have you got a car seat story to share? We would love to hear about your journey to ERF! It would be hugely beneficial for other parents who are either on the fence aRead more

A Full List of ERF Seats & Prices

RF car seats and prices

  A nice table list of all ERF car seats on the UK market including their prices. Last updated: 3/12/2017 Seats are added once I hear about them. If you know of a seat that isn’t on the list – feel free to contact me and I’ll make sure to add it! Download the tableRead 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

Concord Reverso.Plus Car Seat Review!

Concord Reverso Plus Review

  Concord Reverso.Plus: Dimensions: L 80 x W 44 x H 46 cm / Support leg: 76 – 100 cm Car Fitting List: http://bit.ly/2iYalO8  –  Car Seat Manual: http://bit.ly/2iyiXYP Suitable from BIRTH to 23KG & 105CM standing height! Top Harness Slot: 37CM Cabin Space Needed: 78.5CM RRP: £299.99 ISOfix PLUS Tested iSize (R129) Newborn insert used upRead more

My Xmas Bucket List With a Personal Touch

  It’s that time of the year again… Where we are stressing out because we are trying to do that last-minute shopping! hehe Are you – like me – a little bit stuck on what to get the people on the list? Or maybe you are a little stuck trying to find the perfect giftsRead more

Current EU Booster Seat Regulation Changes

New booster law

  Changes to Current EU Booster Seat Law Goes Live in March This is something that’s been discussed back and forth and it’s been circulating around the net for a little while now. However I have seen a lot of wrong info regarding this new amendment to the law – so I have taken itRead more

Product Recall – Mamas & Papas Group 123 Car Seats (2016)

PRODUCT RECALL – MAMAS & PAPAS GROUP 123 CAR SEATS The seats affected are: – Mamas & Papas Nembus – Mamas & Papas Aureus – Mamas & Papas Altair. All are Group 123 car seats. You can identify the seat by comparing the orange label on the back with the one shown above. The approvalRead more