Candyfloss & Dreams

Setting Up a Baby Changing Unit

September 10, 2018

When it comes to changing a newborn baby there are only a few things you really need. A mat, clean nappies, something to clean up your baby with and something to store the dirty nappies in so you can dispose or wash them. There are, however, loads of options and a few things you might want to consider when it comes to buying choices. To make things easier for us when changing a newborn we have purchased a changing unit which is set up in our bathroom. It has a top layer which snugly ... Read more

Slush Puppie Maker Review

September 10, 2018

Having a Slush Puppie maker at home over the summer has been so good. Especially for Evie who loves these cold drinks and they have helped keep me cool throughout the extra hot heatwave during my pregnancy. We were kindly sent the Slush Puppie maker and red cherry syrup in the summer holidays and have been giving it a good test. It is exactly like what you get in the shops and you have slushies within about 30 minutes or so. You will need a lot of ice, I recommend buying a bag ... Read more

Using Birth Affirmations in Pregnancy

September 9, 2018

As part of my hypnobirthing and hiring a Doula we have talked a lot about Birth Affirmations. I know these aren't for everyone but having these around me have really helped me feel positive and look forward to birth as well as keeping me focused on a positive experience. The idea behind affirmations is to increase a positive mindset and goes along with what the mind believes the body acheives. I really think that they have helped with my confidence and decisions when it comes to ... Read more

Hospital Bag Preparation

September 6, 2018

Packing your hospital bag for labour can be really quite daunting because you just don't know how long you will be admitted for. It's best to overpack if you're partner is going to find it particularly difficult to get things to and from the hospital, like mine will, as he can't drive. I am planning for a home birth so I am putting together two little birth packs so to speak. One is a little box of things to help me labour at home for as long as possible hopefully progressing to birth ... Read more

My Birth Plan for Baby Number 2

September 4, 2018

I’ve talked before about why I think writing a birth plan for every pregnancy is important. Lots of comments said that so many women didn’t bother for subsequent children, especially after a straightforward first birth or they just had a few preferences. I think birth planning becomes a bit more of an obsession when you’ve had a traumatic birth because you want to avoid the same thing happening and ultimately reflect more positively on the situation. I do agree that birth can be really ... Read more