Primark, H&M & Mothercare Haul

I really begrudge spending money on myself, especially when I have the kids to think of. After giving birth to E and being at that weird in-between weight/shape I desperately needed some new items for my wardrobe so thought I'd treat myself. Of course, the kids got bought a few little things too so I thought I'd share my purchases in case anyone else likes them and fancies buying them themselves!

H&M

Jumper £14.99 / Black & Spotted Superstretch Treggings £12.99 each

Everyone needs a thick jumper for winter! I saw this online last night and had to buy it today. It's also available in brown, pink, red and white.

I love the treggings, so much so that I needed two pairs. They can be worn all year round which is a huge bonus. They are also available in light denim blue, denim blue, petrol, mustard yellow and red.

Primark

Fairisle double duvet cover £16 / Knickers £2.50 each / Lace t-shirt bra £3 / Batman t-shirt £6

How cute is that duvet cover!? I'm so excited for Christmas coming that I want to put it on now. It's not too early, right? They have matching throws and cushions too. I may have to pop back!

I hardly ever buy myself underwear but I spotted these gorgeous Batman, Wonder Woman and Mickey Mouse ones at only £2.50 each and couldn't pass them up!

I've gone up a bra size since having E - hurrah - so I purchased this beautiful lace one to add to my new collection. Red is always a winner!

I am a huge fan of my superheroes so of course the Batman t-shirt would end up in my basket! They sell a big fluffy Batman jumper for £16 too. Might go back for it!

Mothercare

Thomas the Tank Engine fleece lined mac £16 / Batman wellies £12 / Check woven pyjamas £12 / Daddy's Little Pudding set £7 / My First Christmas stocking £6

C really needed a waterproof coat and wellies with the colder weather coming in and being in Northern Ireland it will probably rain every day! This way I can take him to splash in the puddles.

The pjs are from their Christmas range and they are quite thin. People probably want thicker pyjamas to keep their kids warm in the colder nights but C sweats a lot in his sleep so I thought that these would do him perfectly.

How adorable is the Daddy's Little Pudding set for E!? I have 4 outfits for her to wear over Christmas already. Everything is just so cute!

Lastly, I had to get her something for her first ever Christmas so I thought a stocking would be lovely. C had a first Christmas stocking too so it was only right! Mothercare sell so many First Christmas gifts so it's worth popping in if you have a baby!

tommee tippee closer to nature's New Best of British Collection

I love tommee tippee products. We used the plain closer to nature bottles when C was just born and he still uses one for his bedtime bottle. We once had an incident where we stayed at my parents and I bought him a cheap bottle because I forgot his usual one and he was having none of it so he must be a fan too! 

tommee tippee closer to nature is celebrating all things British this summer with a limited edition Best of British collection of bottles and gifts which are a available from Mothercare. 

The collection is a range of essential baby products that are decorated with iconic British imagery and consists of 3 gifts sets containing 2 bottles and 2 soothers in pink, blue or traditional London bus red and 3 single 260ml bottles. Each bottle has a unique London bus design and comes in a gorgeous presentation box. 

The tommee tippee closer to nature bottles are suitable from birth and are designed to mimic the natural stretch, flex and movement of a mum's breast. These bottles make the transition from breast to bottle easy and they have been specially designed in a compact shape, to be held in the most natural position during feeding, allowing baby to be closer to you. All bottles are BPA free. The soothers have been designed with a new style. The test is longer and flatter to support healthy oral development. 

The tommee tippee closer to nature Best of British range is available right now from Mothercare. The single 260ml bottle retails at £5.99 and the gift set is £14.99. The range is suitable for babies 0+ months. 

You can find out more information at www.tommeetippee.co.uk.

(Disclaimer: I received a single 260ml bottle in pink in exchange for this post.)

Baby Bathing & Changing Wishlist

Now that I'm past the 20 week mark, I've been starting to think about what to buy for the new baby. Although I've done this all before, it's still really exciting, especially that this time round it's a girl so I can inject a bit of pink in!

I've put together a little wishlist for baby in the theme of Bathing & Changing.

1) Upsy Daisy Bath Set (Lollipop Lane - £29.99)

This little set is absolutely gorgeous and includes a baby bath with plug and back support, top and tail bowl with soap dish, towel cuddle robe, wash mitt and thermometer.

2) Upsy Daisy Changing Mattress (Lollipop Lane - £9.99)

How cute is this changing mat? It's from the same range as the bath set so will match perfectly!

3) Summer Infant Sparkle & Splash Bath Tub - Pink (Mothercare - £29.99)

I know I already have a baby bath on my list but how lovely is this!? I love the pattern of the sling. Can't I get both and just alternate using them!?

4) Mothercare Pink Cuddle n Dry Hooded Towels - 3 pack (Mothercare - £11.99)

In my eyes, you can never have enough hooded towels! C has loads but it still seems like we're always running around looking for one!

5) Angelcare Nappy Disposal System (Mothercare - £14.99)

I know a lot of people have said that these nappy bins are one of the expenses that you don't really need. I was lucky enough to win one of the disposal systems on Angelcare's Facebook page and I'm really excited to try it out.

6) Pink Minnie Mouse Hooded Towel (ASDA - £7.00)

7) tommee tippee essential basics Brush & Comb (ASDA - £1.84)

8) tommee tippee essentials Scissors (ASDA - £1.50)

9) Johnson's Baby Essentials Box (ASDA - £5.00)

10) Saplings 3-tier Changer, White (Tesco - £85.00)

11) Upsy Daisy Nappy Stacker (Lollipop Lane - £19.99)

This nappy stacker is from the same range as the bath set and changing mat so again, will match!

What do you think of my choices? Would you purchase any or do you already own any? 

(Disclaimer: I did not receive any compensation for this post. I just wanted to share my wishlist.)

Finger Painting

Ever since having C, I knew that I wanted to get him introduced to arts and crafts pretty much as soon as possible. 

I popped into Mothercare last week on the hunt for their "My First Crayons" but unfortunately, they were sold out. I did however, notice a box of 6 finger paints reduced £5 down to £4. The recommended age is 18 months + but I got them anyway. 

The following day, I stripped C's clothes off, sat him in his highchair with a page in front of him and used a sponge to apply the paint to his hands. My biggest worries were him either getting paint everywhere or trying to eat it. Neither of which happened!  

The paint was...strange - but in a good way! It was nowhere near as runny as I thought it would be and after doing a few prints the paint had gone from his hands. It dried in really quickly on the paper too. He got a little paint on his highchair tray but that was easily wiped clean. 

I am so impressed with these paints and surprised by how easy and hassle-free it was. I can't wait to do some more! 

tommee tippee Royal Baby Range

The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here - the Royal Baby has been born!

tommee tippee® is celebrating the new royal arrival with a limited edition Royal Baby collection available now exclusively in Mothercare.

The range from British brand tommee tippee® closer to nature® consists of 2 gift sets containing 2 bottles and 2 soothers in pink or blue - making it the perfect gift for any little prince or princess. There is also a 260ml individual bottle available. Each bottle has a unique celebration design with bunting and either the royal guard for boys or royal carriage for girls, and comes in a gorgeous presentation/gift box.

The tommee tippee® closer to nature® bottles are suitable to use from birth and are designed to mimic the natural flex, stretch and movement of a mum's breast. Together with the bottle's super-sensitive valve, this encourages your baby's intuitive feeding action for a comfortable and relaxed feed. The range of soothers from tommee tippee® are designed with an orthodontic silicone teat to support healthy oral development.

tommee tippee® Global Marketing Manager, Katy Pigg comments, "With so much excitement around the royal baby, we decided it would be great to mark the occasion with a limited edition range. The exclusive design and gorgeous gift box make it the ideal gift for little princes and princesses everywhere!"

The tommee tippee® closer to nature® limited edition range is available exclusively in Mothercare. There are 2 gift sets and 2 x 260ml individual feeding bottles. The range is suitable for babies 0 + months. Priced at £5.99 for the bottle and £14.99 for the gift set. For more information on the entire ranges, please visit www.tommeetippee.co.uk.