Munchkin and Bear news & tips — New baby

My firstborn HATED tummy time. She would get so distressed whenever I would pop her down but I knew how important tummy time was for her development. It felt like she was lagging behind other babies her age who would happily lie on their bellies and lift their heads with such strong neck muscles. But, it doesn't have to be that way anymore! Remember, every bub will react to tummy time differently and that is okay! Some will love it from the start and others will take some time.   Our biggest piece of advice is to just take it...

We hope no one has to deal with any accidents or illnesses on holiday but it’s always best to be prepared so here are a few suggestions so you can feel prepared and relaxed. Ahead of time Before you leave make sure you have checked if your baby needs to have any vaccinations for the country you are visiting. Speak to your GP or practice nurse who will be able to advise you.  Or Public Health Scotland have this super useful website, Fit for Travel to get you started.       We recommend your pack list includes: your thermometer Calpol Ibuprofen...

We all deserve a holiday right now but the current issues with airport delays and flight cancellations don’t make travelling with children any easier. In fact, it can make it really stressful and exhausting.   Obviously, we hope your holiday travel goes as smoothly as possible and you have a wonderful, relaxing time away with your family or friends. But we’re also realistic about the current situation so wanted to give you some tips on how to make the best of a bad situation, if it happens. Fingers crossed it won’t! Our first bit of advice is to prepare for the...

While we’re all about playing and having fun with our babies here at Munchkin and Bear, we appreciate that this is only a small part of parenting.  As soon as you find out you’re having a baby, life as you know it changes and this can be overwhelming. Nothing can prepare you for the physical and emotional rollercoaster of parenthood and for many of us, it can be a struggle to adapt to this new life. A mixture of sleep deprivation, hormones and a tiny human to nurture can make for some really tough times.  Frankly, it is totally normal...