20 Brilliant baby blogs
Thu, 5 Apr 2012
From nervous new mums to seasoned ante-natal experts, if you’re looking for advice on any aspect of pregnancy or raising babies, why not get it from some of the best baby blogs out there. We’ve picked our favourites to share with you.
Mummy Matters
A mummy is for life, not just for Christmas... This frank and detailed account of pregnancy and being a mum provides an excellent insight and reassurance for anxious new mums everywhere.
Diary of a First Child
This new mum explores pregnancy and motherhood from a natural parenting perspective. Learn how rice is good for hand-eye coordination and how to send a hug in an envelope.
I Heart Motherhood
Sharon’s blog reflects on her life as a pregnant woman and mum of two. You’ll find tales of toddler tantrums (who knew a banana could cause so much grief?) and the joy of pregnancy yoga.
Me, The Man & The Baby
It’s probably now more accurately described as Me, The Man, the Toddler & the Bump, as baby number one is growing up fast and another is on the way. Tales of potty training, pregnancy and weaning adventures are interspersed with top tips on the best toys and gadgets around.
Make Do Mum
Bargain hunter and budget conscious Make Do Mum shares her finds, reviews and competitions to save you money. Be sure to check out her natural cold remedies and read about her trials and tribulations at the local jumble sale.
Circus Queen
Honest and with much disclosure on life as a new mum, Circus Queen lets us take a peek into her adventures with ‘the creature’. From breastfeeding on airplanes to the benefits of baby-wearing, this blog is packed with great advice.
Is There A Plan B?
Daddy Natal
What role should fathers play through pregnancy? Daddy Natal is the place to find the answers. Written by a fully qualified male ante-natal educator, this is one of the few pregnancy blogs designed with dads in mind.
Edspire – Parenting Premature Twins
As the title suggests, Jennie is a new mum to premature twins. She also happens to be pregnant with baby number three. Here she shares her exploits at baby signing courses, the trials of weaning twins and fears of having three babies under two!
Mother's always Right
When she isn’t up at the crack of dawn to work as a journalist and presenter on breakfast radio, disco queen and blogger Molly is mum to her darling baby Frog. Molly writes her way through motherhood with humour, offering pearls of wisdom such as how you can get a yummy bum without any exercise.
Chatty Baby
She may be small, but she thinks big! With a love of faux fur coats and an appetite the size of daddy’s, Chatty Baby will have you in stitches with the unique perspective of a toddler.
A Baby On Board
Getting off at the wrong bus stop, random, unprompted crying, an aversion to cows made of gravy... you’ll find plenty of strange pregnancy symptoms at mum-to-be Gillian’s blog.
Not Yet a Yummy Mummy
On a mission to find the best lotions and potions and be a mummy that’s yummy, Donna writes reviews and offers giveaways and competitions to help you be a fabulous new mum too.
Snaffles Mummy
Snaffles Mummy blogs for her sanity. Follow the antics of her two babies, Snaffles and Munchie, as they learn to walk and talk while mum forgets how to shop!
The Project Lab
The Project Lab is a space for new mum Lucy to find and share inspiration and motivation to create and enjoy the things that make her smile. You’ll also find many stories of being a new mum. Follow our heroine as she scares waiters with her baby bump and nurtures it into a toddler.
Mumzy Not
Mumzy Not is the yummy mummy’s bible. Offering us the latest in maternity fashions and stretch-mark solutions while keeping an eye on celebrity bumps, this blog is a must-read for the style-conscious new mum.
Mellow Mummy
Mellow Mummy takes life as it comes, approaching motherhood with a positive mental attitude. Ever tried playing Frank Sinatra to your bump? How about accepting your stretch marks? Read on to see how you too can be a Mellow Mummy.
Mummy and the Beastie
Got a little monster in your life? This blog is written for you! This mum of two and part-time nurse has lots of tips for new mums everywhere. Find out what to do when your child pushes you to the limit and how to make the move from cot to bed.
Baby Style File
Funky bath toys, designer changing mats and bespoke nursery art prints are just some of the elegant and stylish products you’ll find reviewed at Baby Style File. If you’re a style-savvy mummy looking for something beautiful for your baby, this is the place for you.
Bump2Basics: Random Musings From an American Mom in London
Kittens trapped in fridges and toddlers talking French are just some of the antics that befall Tanya, an American mom in London. Having beaten her way through the jungle of online pregnancy advice herself, Tanya is on hand to share her experiences with mums-to-be everywhere.
Jo's Nursery
The adventures of Jo and her other half raising their baby can be found at Jo’s Nursery. Includes heartwarming words about the first nine weeks of being a mum, accompanied by some lovely images of little Thomas – and delicious looking cupcakes.
Blog by Baby
Marky is the baby, and this blog is written by his mummy, Danielle. He also has a brother and a sister. Read about the difficulties of Mark’s brother Jordan dealing with autism, and how Danielle found love with her new husband.
Monsters Fun House
Pat Sharpe didn’t put the fun in fun house; Nicola, Paul and little rascal Charlie did, in this charming blog. Charlie loves playing with his toys and is a master at hiding. Charlie? Charlie? Where are you?
Ponderings from the Kitchen
Lots to ponder in this fun blog from mostly stay-at-home mum, hubby Luke, toddler Eden and brand new baby boy Asher. Oh, don’t forget Flo, the cat. Posts include potty training and very messy sponge painting.
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