Cotswold Mum - formally known as blogbybaby

Brother Max Bear Carry and Hang Nightlight Review

October 24, 2012March 3, 2013Baby, Children, Christmas Gifts, Christmas Gifts for Little people (2-5), Review, Toddler

When this cute nightlight turned up, Marky spent all day carrying it around ready to take to bed with him. This is the Brother Max Carry and Hang Bear Nightlight. Opening up the box I

Why Kurio is our tablet of choice this Christmas!

October 24, 2012March 3, 2013Children, Christmas Gifts, Christmas Gifts for Boys, Christmas Gifts for Girls, Review

Tablets are big business at the moment, and with them being used everywhere in life, including the kids schools it is no surprise that parents are keen for their children to have their own one

Interflora Glow in the Dark flowers! Spooky!

October 24, 2012February 21, 2013Mummy

I love flowers, so when a bunch of beautiful Interflora Roses turned up at my front door, my frown was turned upside down. I had been having a rough day, but they instantly made me

Wild Science Erupting Volcano Crater Factory Review

October 23, 2012October 23, 2012Review

Wild Science have a range of kits out for both boys and girls, and we were happy to receive the Erupting Volcano Crater Factory. My son J is 10 and loves science. He loves seeing how things

Halloween Gift Guide

October 22, 2012October 22, 2012Mummy

I don't 'do' trick or treating, I find it confusing that people tell children to knock on strangers doors to get sweets while dressed up in scary outfits. Now, yes this is quite scrooge of

Skylanders are hitting the Zoo for a Giant Adventure! #SkylandersLondonZoo

October 18, 2012October 18, 2012Children, Days Outlondon zoo, skylanders, skylanders giants

Skylanders Giants are hitting London this weekend, and here is your chance to join in the fun! IF YOU HEAD DOWN TO THE ZOO SUNDAY, YOU ARE IN FOR A GIANT SURPRISE Skylanders Giants is

Ravensburger Club Penguin 100 piece jigsaw review

October 17, 2012October 17, 2012Children, Reviewclub penguin, jigsaw, puzzle

As part of the Ravensburger Puzzle Club we were sent the 100 piece Club Penguin jigsaw to review. As our usual puzzle plan is to make the outside first, after all straight pieces are

What to expect when you are expecting DVD review

October 17, 2012October 17, 2012Mummy, Pregnancy, Review

Being 34 weeks pregnant I avoid watching things on TV that have any reference to childbirth in them, however when I saw the trailer for the new 'What to expect when you are expecting' film,