Cotswold Mum - formally known as blogbybaby

Guest Post: Fun Halloween Crafts

October 12, 2012November 12, 2012Mummy

With Halloween just around the corner, you and your kids might enjoy spending some time on some themed craft activities to prepare for the day. This will be a useful way of preparing decorations if

Baby Annabell by Zapf Creation Review

October 11, 2012October 11, 2012Children, Reviewbaby, BABY ANNABELL, DOLL, review

When Baby Annabell landed on our doorstep I knew my 8 year old would be keen to play, after all she has an older version of Baby Annabell who has been loved for many years.

Pregnancy Diary – 34 weeks Back to Back baby…

October 11, 2012October 11, 2012Pregnancy, Pregnancy Diary

That means that there is 6 weeks left until my baby girl is due to enter the world, although I have been very relaxed about getting everything prepared for her, I am starting to realise

Baby Thank You Cards with no hidden costs!

October 8, 2012October 8, 2012Babybaby, baby cards, baby thank you cards

This weekend saw the birth of my gorgeous niece Sophie. It is no surprise that they are bombarded with visitors and gifts, and are also adjusting to becoming new parents. So what better way to say thank

Munchkin Click Lock Cup Review

October 7, 2012February 22, 2013Baby, Mummy, Toddler

When Munchkin UK asked if we would like to try out their new Click Lock Trainer Cup I jumped at the chance. It boosts some impressive claims.. Sometimes things in life just click and this

Guest Post from DaddyNatal – What can dads do during pregnancy?

October 7, 2012October 7, 2012Baby, Pregnancy

There are lots of things dads can do to help their partner. From birth preparation to understanding what mum is going through and supporting her as necessary. Planning for the birth is a vital step

Toyologist 2012: Logo What am I? Board Game Review

October 7, 2012March 14, 2013Review, Toyologist 2012

I was quite excited for myself when Logo What am I? turned up in our Toyologist box, I love guessing logos and knew this would be a challenge all the family could join in. It

We have been featured in ‘at home Parenting with Jo Frost’ Magazine!

October 6, 2012October 6, 2012Baby, Children, Mummy

Opening up the glossy cover of Octobers issue of 'at home parenting with Jo Frost' magazine, the last thing I expected to see was my blog staring back at me featured in '10 top parenting

Tidy Book Bookcase Review and Competition

October 6, 2012June 28, 2016Children, Competitions

I have been admiring Tidy Books products for some time now, and moving house was the perfect excuse to get the books arranged. My children all love books, I like to think it's something I