What Mums REALLY want on Mothers Day...

We would really like YOUR idea of a perfect Mother's Day Present. To start the ball rolling this would be my prefect present. Dads take note - it doesn't have to cost a fortune. It really is the thought that counts. A lot of pampering with a small gift (ideally homemade from the children) is the best present of all.

Lisa's idea of the perfect Mother's Day present
To be given a lie in! Preferably followed by breakfast in bed with home made cards and a bunch of daffodils on the tray. Heaven!

Other Great Ideas

1. I.O.U notes that can be redeemed on the day or whenever. These could be for a washing up session, a basket of ironing, a lie in, a night out at the pictures or whatever your imagination can come up with. Again, costs nothing and is greatly appreciated.

2. A lasting memento of the children while they are small. This could be simple painted handprints, or a beautiful impression of their hands. See www.babyart.eu for examples. These are so simple to do, no mixing just roll out and press the hand firmly into the clay and leave to air dry. Also can buy in our shop or online http://www.newbeginnings.gb.com/selection.php?Choice=35&FirstChoice=5

3. A gift from Oxfam. Amazing gift ideas that mum will love but will also help others less fortunate. You can give a piece of jewellery, chocolates and know that it will help other. Alternatively you can directly help another mother in a third world by funding training. A real feelgood factor present. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/content/mothers_day.aspx?ICO=UnwrappedHome&ICL=UnwrappedPromo2&ICC=MumsTheWord_content-mothers_day

4. Kinderprint. Beautiful silver jewellery which has an imprint of your childs fingerprint. I know one mum who has a charm bracelet with each charm a different childs fingerprint. Beautiful to wear and immense sentimental value. I have a heart shaped pendant with my daughter's fingerprint and it brings a smile to my face whenever I wear it.
http://www.kinderprint.co.uk/index.asp

5. Lunch Out (or in) Either as long as mum doesn't have to cook that day!

How Can I stop my buggy tipping up when my toddler gets out?

The age old problem. You have shopping on the back of your buggy and your toddler gets out. What happens? The buggy tips backwards spilling out all your shopping. There is a really simple and inexpensive solution. Its called "Buggyweights" and is simply a weight which velcros around the buggy and prevents the tipping.

see attached links for details. They cost £15.00 on average.

http://www.newbeginnings.gb.com/selection.php?Choice=8&FirstChoice=1

http://www.cheekyrascals.co.uk/?menuId=618&pageId=585

Where to start??? How about the beginning.

This blog has been created to provide lot of helpful tips and feedback is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions that you need answers to regarding your baby, prams, pushchairs, feeding, weaning, toilet training or anything else that comes part and parcel with having a baby please use our blog. Similarly, if you have any useful tips or recommendations please let us all in on the secret! There is a huge array of baby equipment out there and we would like to know what you think - good or bad. Fiona and I are both mums, and we talk to other mums on a daily basis so we like to think we are qualified to give an unbiased opinion.