Saturday, 14 November 2020
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
Redsbaby Skip Stroller: a review
Having a baby with hip dysplasia has had its challenges - especially as our journey hasn't been a short one. Finding baby products that are hip-harness friendly has been a huge learning curve for us. Amelia has always worn a Rhino Brace, which keeps her hips abducted by splaying them widely in the correct position - which means that she doesn't necessarily fit into the things the way a regular baby of her age does.
That rang true for her bassinet (which she could not fit comfortably in with the harness on) as well as most regular sleeping bags, and even certain high chairs and prams.
We were recently sent a Redsbaby Skip Stroller to test drive, especially for those times when Amelia is out and about in her harness. Her current regime is to wear it for all sleeps, including day naps. If we are headed out for the day, it's important that she can still wear it while she is sleeping, to ensure she has the maximum amount of harnessed time as she can. The great news? She fits SO well in this little stroller!
The stroller itself is pretty nifty. It folds and unfolds so easily, and it can literally be carried over your shoulder - it's compact, lightweight and user friendly. This is the perfect travel companion, great for when you don't want your full-sized pram taking up loads of space. And when I say lightweight, I mean lightweight: it only weighs 6.5kg!
So now you've seen it up close... how about seeing it in action? Amelia and I went for a walk to our local duck pond and gave it a good whirl! She is quite flexible while wearing her harness, so while her legs stay splayed outwards, she is also able to bend them at the knees - so the test was going to be how well she fit into the Skip Stroller while braced.
It worked SO well! She has fallen asleep in this pram on a few occasions now and if you know Amelia... you'll know that sleep is a miracle! Sign that she's comfy, I'd say. :)
I adjusted the footrest to be up and flat, so her lower limbs were better supported. The seat was reclined to a position that she was comfortable with - something that was as easy as squeezing and pulling. Did I mention that the Skip Stroller has a flat recline option? Perfect for babies of all ages and stages.
If you're after a lightweight option, or a second pram, I highly recommend the Skip. It ticked all of our boxes, and it's the perfect throw-in-the-boot option for all new parents!
EXCITING NEWS: Redsbaby are having a MASSIVE sale on prams and selected items as part of the Spring Frenzy, with 20% off until the 12th November. Grab a bargain while you can!
Check out their website: Redsbaby
Sunday, 8 November 2020
My Little Love Heart: a review
I swear, Amelia is the MESSIEST baby out of all three of my girls! Whether it's the constant dribble or the rather enthusiastic eating habits she has .. she's always a hot mess. And this Mama? She hates mess!! These beautiful handmade pieces from My Little Love Heart are just stunning, and perfect for keeping bub tiny (and adorable) during the day.
Bibs and teethers in beautiful neutral designs, made to perfection and best of all, from an Australian small business. Winning all round I'd say! There are loads of beautiful gift sets to choose from, in all sorts of patterns, prints and neutrals, as well as other beautiful keepsakes and treasures to shop for too.
They also make the sweetest headbands, that suit from newborns right through to little girls. Aren't they just so sweet?
Visit them on Instagram
Or check out their website: My Little Love Heart
Breathe Gently was provided with a complimentary baby gift pack from My Little Love Heart for review - all reviews are my own. If you are interested in a product review appearing on Breathe Gently, please email me. #gifted
You can also get in touch with me via my @mamajags Instagram page.
Tuesday, 3 November 2020
Fantastic Services: a review
Life with three kids is noisy, it's fun, it's exhausting, but most of all... it's MESSY.
Hands up if you feel like you're never getting on top of the housework? I've threatened many times to just give up and clean the house properly when the kids move out (oh, in about 20 years time) - it's the never ending tasks that sometimes pile up and make it all seem too hard. Mum life = a constant juggling act!
We were lucky enough to be #gifted a domestic cleaning service recently from Fantastic Services and goodness, I am well and truly hooked. We have a double storey house, so we chose a few targeted rooms that we felt needed a little TLC - particularly bathrooms, kitchens and general living areas, as they get the most foot traffic on a daily basis.
The team arrived promptly, carried all of their own cleaning products, and were courteous and kind throughout the entire process. I was slightly mortified at just how messy our home was at the beginning of the clean, but the team were judgement free and got straight into the (rather enormous) task at hand.
Our kitchen and living area looked fantastic when they were done... and don't even get me started on the bathrooms - amazing.
Coming up to Christmas, a house clean would be an amazing idea for a family who enjoys useful or practical gifts for the festive season - or as a treat for yourself. Go on, you're worth it!
Best of all, if you use my referral code to register yourself on the website, you'll automatically get a $20 credit into your account ready for you to use - how cool is that?
What sort of service would you make use of - a one off clean, or perhaps something more regular?
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