Category: Travel & Holidays
Personalised Teddy Bear… 6 Months On
Imogen’s favourite toy is her personalised Teddy Bear from Stuck On You. It’s the kind of teddy bear that a baby won’t let out of their sight and there are tears if Teddy Bear is lost.
Teddy Bear has been a daily part of Imogen’s life for six months, ever since she first arrived on our doorstep in a cardboard box. I wonder if Teddy Bear realised what was in store for her when she became Imogen’s very own treasured and loved teddy bear?
Here’s what Teddy Bear didn’t know:
- If she’s not being hugged by Imogen during the night she’ll be used as a pillow
- She’ll be dropped in puddles when the excitement of puddle jumping becomes too much and holding a teddy bear limits the amount of splashing that can be achieved
- She’ll fly on a plane across the world on our journey to New Zealand and need a very good wash when we arrive in NZ
- She’ll be taken on daily walks in the pushchair to visit parks across London where she’ll play on swings, slides and seesaws
Two weeks ago Teddy Bear got a new name. Her name is now Charley, which conjures up thoughts of fun and mischievousness. I like the name Charley, it’s the perfect name for a bear who’s having one big adventure.
Charley’s been to many places, seen many things and has much exploring to do with her besotted owner.
Sensory Play with Bubbles
Playing with bubbles is a simple and exciting game for babies, toddlers and children that helps to develop awareness of their senses. I love this game because it combines sensory play and the great outdoors which are important learning experiences for little ones.
If you’re looking for ideas on sensory play with your baby or child head over to The Imagination Tree which is one of my favourite blogs and a great resource for parents.
What’s your favourite idea for sensory play with babies and toddlers?
At Cahoots in Greytown
On the way to the Wairarapa to visit family we stopped at Cahoots in Greytown.
Cahoots cafe is in the centre of this pretty town lined with boutique shops and eateries.
A welcoming red exterior led us inside the cafe where there was a warm ambiance.
The smell of freshly brewed coffee and baked muffins greeted us along with the very friendly team.
There’s a dedicated coffee culture in New Zealand and I’d forgotten just how much I missed a good strong coffee until this morning at Cahoots.
Inside an array of retro trinkets and other fun treasures adorn the walls.
The cheese scones and blueberry muffins were a delicious treat with our coffees.
