Baby Basics: Top Essentials Every Parent Should Have

Do you ever get confused by the amount of baby clothes on the market nowadays? With babygros, sleepsuits, body suits and rompers available, knowing the difference between them can help to make an informed decision on what you buy for your child.

As your baby grows, his or her requirements will change, but having a few staple basics will help, no matter what else you happen to buy along the way. It can be quite overwhelming when you see what’s on offer on the rails and shelves, so here are five essentials that new parents shouldn’t be without.

Body Suits
Baby Bodysuit
These little beauties are available in sleeveless, short sleeve and long sleeve options and are perfect for underneath clothing on cooler days, or just on their own on lazy days indoors. Most of these body suits are equipped with poppers to make nappy changes easy. Long sleeve body suits are ideal to keep baby’s arms warm, while the sleeveless and short sleeve options add an extra layer and can be worn on their own, under outfits or teamed with a cool pair of jeans or a dress. Remember not to overheat baby though – it’s better to be a little cool than sweltering!

Sleepsuits

Your baby’s comfort is essential; regardless of time of year, they will sleep – a lot.

Sleepsuits are all in one suits that can have feet sewn into them to ensure warmth during the evening hours. As baby grows, the option of sleepsuits without sewn in feet is available, providing plenty of cool options for onesies.

Sleepsuits are also available that have mitts which can fold over baby’s hands to protect them from scratching themselves during sleep time.

Fleecy sleepsuits, such as the George Dumbo fleece baby suit are super cute, but be vigilant and keep an eye on the room temperature. The chance of needing a fleecy sleepsuit during spring and summer is slim to none, particularly if you have a tendency to add layers as well.

Bibs

Although it’s very likely that you’ll receive plenty of bibs as gifts, there’s no harm in buying a few as well. You can get some lovely bold and bright packs of 5 bibs nowadays, such as the apple baby bibs and the dino baby bibs for just £3 – a bargain and something a little different to the traditional baby colours.

Alternatively, muslin squares are an absolute must and will be used for everything from wiping up dribbles to clearing away milk possets – an essential buy that’s versatile and reusable.

Shoes, Socks and Hats

No matter what season you’re in, baby needs to be protected from the elements. Hats, socks and soft soled shoes are ideal for adventures in the pram. Use brimmed sun hats during the heat of summer, as well as a parasol that you can add to the pushchair. Adorable cotton hats are ideal for cooler days.

 

When baby is young, simplicity is key. Sure, you want your baby to look as cute as a button, but you also want nappy changes to be as easy as possible. The main thing is to enjoy every moment of these early days and watch as your baby grows into a wonderful babbling infant.

Cheddar ‘Curt’y Potatoes {Recipe}

Tonight as we were preparing dinner, I decided that I definitely needed to use the last of our yellow potatoes before they went bad, I just couldn’t decide what to do. I surfed around Pinterest for ideas but of course I didn’t have everything on hand that a lot of the recipes called for which meant, we had to wing it and concoct a recipe of our own.
We did it.
They were delicious.
If I had more potatoes on hand right now I would be making more and devouring the entire pan by myself!!  Alex was lucky that I was kind enough to save him some.

I give you Cheddar ‘Curt’y Potatoes

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The Use Of An All Natural Repellent

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Moles are small little hairy blind creatures, that can burrow and tunnel wholes in your lovely garden, or beautiful lawn. These small rodents may be blind, but they can destroy the soil in a garden and your lawn too. The best way to put a stop to these wild little animals, is to use the best small animal repellent, such as Repellex mole repellent. Using this product will help your lovely plants and vegetation flourish, and ward off the annoying presence of a mole. These formulas come in many different application forms, which all work with the very same effects.

The formula solutions were created not to hurt or kill an animal, but to ward it off, so it will never return. It is also made of natural plant materials that are not harmful to humans and animals. Once you apply the repellent, moles will not desire to dig and tunnel into your garden or lawn again. If they would happen to eat any of your plants, you can be sure that they will never desire to eat it again. This is because the repellent was created with hot pepper plants, and other undesirable herbal seasonings. Once they bit into a plant, or plant root, or even come close to the repellent applied area, they will not like the taste of it.

Applying the repellent is so easy to do, you can use the spray, granular or tablets. These are all very useful, but some work faster and last longer, what ever your choice is, they all have the same effects. For more information on how to get rid of moles see more selections here. These repellents are the best solution for a humane way to get rid of animals that destroy a yard or plant garden. Getting rid of these little critters by using these repellent solutions is the best and smartest way to do so.

Customers everywhere are raving about these products, and the fast and easy way they get rid of annoying small animals like moles. These products are so very affordable, and are the top of the line in repellents. By applying these formulas your garden or lawn will be animal free, and they can grow and flourish they way that they should have in the beginning. So for the best possible solution to keeping your lawn and garden healthy and beautiful, and animal free, you should use an all natural repellent.

Crock-Pot Beef Stew with Dumplings {Recipe}

For those who love beef stew and love to use their crock-pot, this is the recipe for you!

Stew Ingredients

2lbs stew meat cut into 1 inch pieces
4 carrots sliced
2 ribs celery sliced
2 onions sliced
8 sliced mushrooms
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup beef broth
14.5 ounce can dinced tomatoes with juice
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup water

Dumpling Ingredients

1.5 cups of Bisquick
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Stew Directions

Combine the beef, celery, carrots, onions, tomatoes, thyme, pepper, mustard, mushrooms, and beef broth in your crock-pot.

Cook and cover on low heat for 8 to 10 hours or on high heat for 4 to hours.

Once vegetables and beef are tender combine the water and flour and stir slowly into the stew. Cover and heat for 10 minutes and prepare dumpling mixture.

Dumpling Directions

Combine the Bisquick, thyme, sage and garlic salt and stir in the milk until the mixture is moist.

Once the mixture is ready, drop spoonfuls of the dough on top of the beef stew, cover and cook on high for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, serve and enjoy!

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