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Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is Sunday 16 June and here’s a selection of gifts that will be sure to please.
For Dad’s who love music the Pure Contour 100Di is a compact and stylish iPod, iPhone and iPad dock. The Pure Contour 100Di is small with an impressive and powerful audio. It features DAB digital and FM radio with plenty of sound, a slimline remote with a handy magnetic remote tidy, two alarms, sleep and snooze timers.
L’Occitan Reinvigorating two-in-one Shower Gel for Men gently cleanses the skin and hair. Essential lavender is blended with the peppery, nutmeg scent of burnt wood. It contains a complex of organic Cade essential oil which is purifying and stimulating combined with an extract of quinquina for rebalancing and revitalising the body, restoring well-being and leaving hair strong and shiny.
For Dad’s with a sweet tooth the Thornton’s Best Dad in the World Collection gift is ready to go and wrapped up in stylish organza with a yummy milk chocolate gift tag. Inside there’s a delicious selection of milk chocolates, whisky truffles, toffee, assorted fudge and toffee chocolate.
Winnie the Pooh Soft Toy Review
The lovely people at the Disney Store sent us a Winnie the Pooh soft toy for review a few weeks ago. When I first showed Winnie the Pooh to Imogen there was a beautiful smile on her face and outstretched arms wanting to play with him.
Winnie the Pooh has firmly become one of Imogen’s favourite toys and is regularly taken to the park to play. He is the perfect size to accompany a toddler and is easy to carry.
This super soft Winnie the Pooh toy is bright and cuddly. He wears a red t-shirt with the name Pooh embroidered on the front and has the classic and endearing Pooh expression.
Winnie the Pooh is 27 cm tall and made from super soft fleece with a partial bean bag filling. He is naturally in a seated position and I often find Imogen and Winnie the Pooh sharing a picnic with pretend cakes and cups of tea.
Winnie the Pooh has become part of the family and is a much loved soft toy.
This Winnie the Pooh soft toy is suitable for all ages and features the official Disney Store authenticity mark.
Disclaimer: The Disney Store sent me a Winnie the Pooh soft toy for the purposes of this review. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
You Are What You Eat
The range of baby food available in my local supermarket is vast. You can buy everything from baby porridge to pasta to purees to toddler meals to rusks and every imaginable snack in between.
There is a greater choice of baby food available now than there was a few decades ago, with many brands producing organic baby purees and toddler meals. Despite this growth in the selection of baby food, it is still better for your baby to eat fresh homemade purees and meals.
As tempting as it can be to buy ready made baby food, it is important to be aware that some baby food contains artificial additives, salt and sugar. These added ingredients are unnecessary and are of no nutritional benefit to your baby. Sugar can lead to your baby developing a habit for sweet tasting foods as well as increasing the risk of tooth decay. Salt places strain on your baby’s immature kidneys and can lead to dehydration.
When you make your own baby food you know exactly what is being eaten by your baby. You can guarantee the freshness of the ingredients and you know the amount of each food type that has gone in to your baby’s puree or meal. As well as being a healthier option for your baby, it is also more cost effective to make your own and will save you and your family money.
I always think of the importance of what my baby is eating for her health and wellbeing. A healthy diet from the outset will give your baby the best start in life. Fresh, natural food is full of nutrients that provide us with nourishment and energy. These nutrients assist us to grow, aid in the repair of cells and help to fight off disease.
Developing your baby’s tastes and their enjoyment of the natural texture of food is vital for when baby is ready to eat family meals.
It takes less than 15 minutes a day to make a healthy meal that will give you and your family vital nutrients to keep you healthy. As a healthy and cheaper alternative to buying ready made baby food and to save time, I often make more than enough for one meal and save a portion for the following day. Another easy way to have fresh homemade baby meals available is to freeze small portions of puree or a freshly made family meal. These can then be defrosted and served when you need a meal for your baby that is quick and nutritious.
Experiment with new recipes and enjoy cooking for you and your family. Good nutrition is one of the key building blocks to your child’s development, growth and health.
Lydia Oliver – Nutritional Advisor Only Best For Baby
This article was published in the June 2013 edition of Mummy and Me Magazine.
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