Cotswold Mum - formally known as blogbybaby

Crave Maternity now available at Next!

November 8, 2012November 8, 2012Pregnancy

I love Crave Maternity, and I love Next, so when I heard that Crave is now available at Next I had to share the news! From 28th October 2012, Crave joins Next as one of their

Winx Club Series 5 launches 17th November 2012!

November 8, 2012November 8, 2012Children

Winx Club is something sparkly and special, that little girls will love! Nickelodeon is set to enchant viewers with a new series of hit international animation Winx Club, when “The Lilo” airs on Saturday 17th

Cinderella’s Jewellery Box Review

November 6, 2012November 6, 2012Christmas Gifts, Christmas Gifts for Girls, Review

Brooke is a massive fan of Disney Princesses, along with a lot of other little girls! So when we were asked to review the new Cinderella Jewellery Box from Jakks Pacific I knew Brooke would

Pregnancy Diary: Why I eat soap, yes really.

November 2, 2012November 5, 2012Pregnancy, Pregnancy Diary

This is my fourth pregnancy and in the final few months of each one I have had the same cravings. Dove soap. Now before I start this tale of weirdness, let me tell you this

Why I shall make it my mission to not bother getting dressed in future…

November 1, 2012November 1, 2012Pregnancy

So there I am with my very low 36-37 week pregnant belly, with a pair of leggings in my hand yet unable to reach my feet. Now I would normally just give up right here,

Soreen Lunchbox Loaves Review

October 31, 2012October 31, 2012Mummy

Little bars of Soreen squidgyness, what is there not to love? We were sent a stack of Soreen Lunchbox Loaves to review and share with friends and family, and I think it is safe to

RaaRaa The Noisy Lion Treehouse Playset Review

October 30, 2012March 3, 2013Children, Christmas Gifts, Christmas Gifts for Little people (2-5), Review, Toddlerraaraa noisy lion, toddler, tomy

Marky is a massive RaaRaa the Noisy Lion fan, the catchy theme tune is sung by him daily, and since meeting his idol it has only increased his love for him... So when we were

Guest Post: The Best Family Friendly Holidays

October 30, 2012November 6, 2013Mummy

Finding holidays that the whole family will enjoy can seem like a real struggle sometimes. It needn't be as daunting as it seems, though. Many holidays can cater to the whole family, entertaining the kids

Soreen is a fave in our house!

October 29, 2012October 29, 2012Mummy

Who loves Soreen? It has been a brand I have grew up with, and now my children are growing up with it too. But it's not just the standard squidgy malt loaf that we all