Parenting isn’t just about fretting and fussing Baby Matters has a lighter side too!
Our popular blog, written by the Baby Matters team offers a light hearted, often amusing look at the highlights and challenges of parenting, grand parenting and maternity nursing.
So the holidays have started and for some there’s no going away this year it’s a staycation in Scotland and so far that’s involved A lOT of rain, so we have put together a quick list of things to keep you busy over the next few weeks…. 1. Clip and climb at Ratho This new Read more
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but July is to be the wettest July in years!! So what else to do but make yummy cup cakes with your littlies. My daughter had her pre school injections, so as a special treat I let her choose a yummy toping from the shop to Read more
We recently welcomed our third baby into the family and this time things have been a little different. First time round 4 years ago neither my husband or I wanted to know the sex of the baby, second time round hubby did I didn’t so my body my choice we didn’t find out, this Read more
I’m on pregnancy no 3 and have never experienced nesting before but it’s taken over this time and I feel like a women possessed! I thought it would involve wanting to get the room ready for baby and being organised in that department but no my whole house is getting an overhaul and my local Read more
I’m Ali, owner of Lighter Parenting – a parenting consultancy. I started my business about a year ago and combine it with my day job as a nanny to twin boys. My career as a nanny has been my focus for the last 14 years and this step into consultancy work seems like a natural Read more
With one of our own entering the final stages of the baby race we thought we would share our top tips for enjoying your final month of pregnancy. 1. Get ready, ideally you don’t want to be caught short so if your planning a hospital birth pack your bag now or if you have opted Read more
I know it’s only November and Halloween is only just out the way but I have to say my thoughts just now are all about Christmas. My favourite part of Christmas is shopping for the boys stockings and seeing their wee faces when they open all the wee bits and pieces from Santa, unfortunately this Read more
The countdown is on to the official start of UK winter, wrap up warm and follow our top tips for a smooth transition when the clocks go back this Sunday at 2am and don’t forget to clock back in in the spring as you can use these guidelines for them going forward too… Think ahead Read more
We are often asked for advice on safe sleeping and baby monitors with sleep mats this is something we cover in all our workshops but we thought we would put a wee blog together with some pointers and helpful links. Babies spend a lot of the first few weeks and months sleeping so it’s important Read more
Becoming a mum is what I always wanted and I feel very lucky to have four lovely children. But, the truth is, it’s hard! The first few weeks and months can be lonely as you adjust to your new life with your baby. Becoming a mother is a major transition in your life as new Read more
Baby Matters is run by two highly experienced and professionally trained maternity nurses – Sarah Carpenter and Sarah Murphy.
Baby Matters is an Edinburgh based company but conveniently placed to cover Scotland, Sarah and Sarah have extensive experience of providing their maternity nurse services across the UK and around the world.
