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Know & Play's newborn top picks - 15 things we use and love with our baby
There are tonnes of things you need for a newborn baby, like sleep suits, vests, nappies... of course you do. But with SO much on the market these days and every company saying you need this and buy this, what have we found GENUINELY useful with our newborn? Here are my top picks as a mama second time round. This doesn’t include everything we use or everything you’d need to get when having a baby, but they are things we use everyday without fail & things that life would be ha
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Dec 22, 2024


4 things you need for play outdoors this Autumn
Although autumn brings with it the cooler days, the wet weather and the wind, it doesn't mean its then time to stay inside! There are so many learning opportunities and sensory experiences to be had... (and getting wet or chilly means you can come back in after and cosy up!)
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Sep 25, 2024


How to keep conkers fresher for longer and stop them going mouldy
One of my absolute favourite things to do during autumn time is to go out and collect conkers. There's something so magically wonderful...
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Sep 23, 2024


Toddler / Preschooler Garden Play Spaces Tour 2023 & 2024
Creating enabling and prepared environments is a passion of mine, so making toddler-friendly spaces both indoors and outdoors is something I've loved doing. Neither J, nor I are big gardeners... but we both wanted to make the garden a safe, developmentally-appropriate place for Mr 2.5 years to play in! Last Year's Garden (2023 - 1.5 years old) Last year's Spring and Summer were the first in our new house. The garden when we moved in was totally unsuitable for a toddler, with
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May 22, 2024


What's on my 2.5 year old's play space shelves? | May 2024 Playroom & Toy Rotation
It's been a good while since I had a really good blitz of the play space and did a proper toy roation. My HG has meant that I keep...
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May 2, 2024


Playroom Rotation: What's on my 28 month old's play space and creative area shelves?
Toy rotation is so important when supporting your child's development at home. Observing your child - watching what they are doing, what...
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Feb 9, 2024


8 ways to avoid overwhelming and overstimulating your child(ren) this Christmas
Christmas is SUCH a wonderful time of the year, but it also often brings heightened emotions from both adults and children, lots of 'out...
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Dec 18, 2023


How we transitioned our toddler to a Montessori Floor Bed and what the benefits are
So, we did a thing at the weekend... we finally transitioned Mr 15 months to a floor bed! It's been an idea we have been toying with for...
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Mar 29, 2023
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