Cotswold Mum - formally known as blogbybaby

Pregnancy Diary: 38 Weeks of fullness!

November 11, 2012November 11, 2012Pregnancy, Pregnancy Diary

I write this from my birthing ball, the birthing ball that is currently the only place I find comfortable to sit. I have pains in my lower abdomen, but know that there is no point

Paul Lamond Can you guess What’s Up? Review

November 10, 2012November 10, 2012Children, Christmas Gifts, Christmas Gifts for Boys, Christmas Gifts for Girls

I am always on the look out for family friendly games that can provide me and the kids with some good quality time together, so when we received 'Can you guess... What's Up?' to review I was

HEXBUG Warriors Battle Arena Review

November 10, 2012November 10, 2012Children, Christmas Gifts, Christmas Gifts for Boys

We are massive HEXBUG fans in our house and have reviewed many of their products on our site, so when a special parcel turned up including some brand new additions to the range, we were

Wooden Playhouse Rocket Play Tent Review

November 10, 2012March 14, 2013Children, Review, Toddler

When we were asked if Marky would like a Rocket Play Tent to review from www.playhouses.co.uk , I knew it would put a smile on his face. Now we have had various playhouses before made from

Wooden Fairy Tower and Budkins Review

November 10, 2012November 10, 2012Children, Christmas Gifts, Christmas Gifts for Girls

When I asked if my children would like to review the Wooden Fairy Tower from www.dollshouses.co.uk I knew my 8 year old daughter Brooke would love this! I was kept up to date every step

Tidlo Rainbow Cubes by John Crane Review

November 10, 2012November 10, 2012Children, Christmas Gifts, Christmas Gifts for Little people (2-5), Toddler

I have admired these cubes from afar for quite some time, and was pleased when I managed to get some to review. The age range is 18 months plus, so my only concern was that

JoJo Maman Bebe Maternity Jeans Review

November 10, 2012November 10, 2012Pregnancy

JoJo Maman Bebe have a large range of products for pregnancy, birth and beyond. Not only can you buy online at but they also have shops scattered all over the UK too. I was recently

Character Building Sports Stars Pitch and Play Set Review

November 10, 2012November 10, 2012Children, Christmas Gifts, Christmas Gifts for Boys

Character Building have come up with some new and exciting for young football fans. A construction range of the worlds best players from the English Premier Leagues top teams. This includes Manchester United, Liverpool FC,

Medela – Make a pledge

November 9, 2012November 9, 2012Baby, Pregnancy

Medela are very excited to announce the launch of their new campaign; Make a Pledge. The campaign gives families a unique opportunity to make a special and personal promise to an important child in