One word: yes, yes, yes! Musical toys are great for babies. Whether they chime, rattle or go BOING, musical toys engage your little one’s sense of hearing, supporting their development and helping them have fun with sound.
Read on to learn more about the benefits of introducing musical toys to babies and our favourite sound toys for children.
What are sensory toys?
Sensory toys engage a child’s sense of sight, hearing, touch, smell or taste, introducing them to …
New parents want one thing above all else: quality sleep. But seeing as you can’t gift wrap rest, the next best thing is an adorable new baby gift basket.
While you can buy pre-built gift baskets, putting together your own selection of presents is a super thoughtful way to surprise new parents.
We’ve pulled together our best tips and ideas to help you create the perfect new baby gift basket.
How much are you expected to spend on …
A baby’s christening is a special day for them and their family. Christenings are a wonderful opportunity for new parents to share their faith and the joy of welcoming a new life to the world with their nearest and dearest.
This special moment calls for an equally special gift, one that is thoughtful, timeless and personal, with the best christening gifts becoming cherished keepsakes representing an important milestone.
Find the perfect gift to celebrate a beloved little …
World Prematurity Day (17 November 2021) is a global movement to raise awareness of premature birth and the sometimes devastating impact it can have on families.
On this day Bliss comes together with partners from around the world to talk about premature birth in our countries and to raise awareness about the hurdles babies and parents face, and overcome, every single day.
Sara is mummy to 8 children: 6 boys and 2 girls – including twins who were born premature …
World Prematurity Day (17 November 2021) is a global movement to raise awareness of premature birth and the sometimes devastating impact it can have on families.
On this day Bliss comes together with partners from around the world to talk about premature birth in our countries and to raise awareness about the hurdles babies and parents face, and overcome, every single day.
Adèle Petty, mum to two girls Isla Maeve & Cici James, shares her story for …
As the weather gets colder, it can feel difficult to know how to keep your baby warm on winter nights. After all, babies and sleep are two words that don’t go together as easily as any new parent would like. Whether they’re newborn or nearing their first birthday, read our guide to help you keep your baby warm and comfortable throughout the cold weather.
How to help babies get to sleep on cold nights
No matter the …
Whether you’re about to be a new mum, or are welcoming your second, third or fourth little one to the family, it’s always good to be prepared with some make-ahead frozen meals for your first week of newborn parenthood.
Cooking up a storm on the first night as a new parent might not be the first thing on your to-do list, but a batch of homemade, ready-prepared meals can make those early days so much easier. …
If your baby is born early or unwell it can make all the difference to celebrate every milestone reached. Families often tell Bliss, our charity partner for babies born premature or sick, that marking these milestones through memory boxes, journals and baby cards had a positive impact at a worrying time. Here’s two parents’ experiences of this time, using Bliss’ milestone cards.
Our baby boy Alisdair made a very early entrance into the world at 27 …