Category: early childhood education

“I knew when I was pregnant that I would formula feed my baby” Yes. That was me. Not a normal sentence you would expect to hear from a Mum or Mum-to-be, but I knew pretty early on in my pregnancy that I wouldn’t be breastfeeding or expressing. I would formula feed my baby. I wanted… Continue reading Normalise Feeding

I wrote this blog post for Nest CIC but thought I would share it here for you as well. Hello. My name is Lucy and I own and run all the classes for Mummy & Baby Buddies. I started this journey when I was on maternity leave with my Little Girl. I struggled to find… Continue reading Bonding with your Baby

Most days I would describe myself as "Busy" but its more likely "non stop". Life is a continuous juggling act. Whether your a stay at home mum, work full time or something in between, it can be so difficult to find time to "do it all". There is also so much expectation on us to… Continue reading Juggling Life

Maternity can be a very lonely place. You've finished work for Maternity Leave, the place you go to everyday of the week and the place you most likely speak to the most people during the day. Then suddenly your at home with no one, not doing any of the daily activities you are used to.… Continue reading Maternity Leave can be a Lonely Ass Place

2020 was probably the strangest year in and out of parenting. We were locked down and separated from our loved ones. Partners were furloughed or worked to the bone. In some ways it was nice to be able to spend so much uninterrupted time with our Little Ones playing and bonding, but in so many… Continue reading How 2020 Changed Parenting…

A quick photo of my little one having a foot massage just become nap time. As our babies start to grow they will most likely become less inclined to just lay down on the mat, lie nice and still and let their parents massage. However, the benefits of positive touch don’t stop just because babies… Continue reading Massage for the growing Child

Sitting here after the longest, busiest week ever and also the week where I have spent the most time away from my Little One since before lockdown started, and i've realised that I miss her and she misses me. Separation anxiety is real for children and parents. I hate leaving my Little One even though… Continue reading Separation Anxiety

While I’m sat here surrounded by birthday decorations and presents on the eve on my little ones 2nd birthday, it got me thinking about how hard Childrens milestones are for parents. “2 tomorrow” I’m sat here thinking where have those 2 years gone and where is my little baby I brought home from the hospital.… Continue reading Baby Milestones

Ever wondered what happens during a Toddler Yoga class? Or what Toddler Yoga is? I've broken down my class format to help explain and for you to understand what is involved. I normally arrive at the venue around 20 minutes before the session starts to ensure that everything is setup in the room and to… Continue reading What happens in a Toddler Yoga class…..

I am very pleased to let you know that I have passed and I am now a Qualified Toddler Yoga Teacher! Now to start arranging some classes! Check out the course dates page on our website or Facebook page to keep up to date!