Have you managed to do your bit for the environment? 

We know how hard it can be to make the changes to use more sustainable products that are better for the environment, but we also know how important it is that people make these changes. The environment is suffering a lot at the moment and just one small change in each household could make a huge difference which is why we are writing a review on a fantastic brand that offers Bamboo Eco Friendly Toothbrushes for Children and Toddlers.

Did you know that just ONE plastic toothbrush takes over 400 years to decompose? Dentists recommend that you change your toothbrush every 3 months. The average family household has 4 people. There are 7.7bn people on earth, so if everyone throws away 12 plastic toothbrushes per year, that’s a lot of plastic in our oceans!

If each family changed to eco-friendly toothbrushes, the environment would be much better off. We have the perfect option for the toddlers and children in your household…and the fantastic company is called Blue Splash.

Blue Splash – Eco Friendly Bamboo Toothbrushes for Children and Toddlers

Blue Splash offers children over 18 months a fun way to help the environment. They produce eco-friendly, bamboo toothbrushes, that are fun and colourful, just what children like! Their aim is not only to support the environment but also to encourage small children to enjoy brushing their teeth. When it comes to making morning and evening routines easier – we are all for it!!!

Eco Friendly Toothbrushes for Toddlers and Young children

The overall theme of their bamboo toothbrushes is to ‘help save our ocean friends’. They are a “Work For Good” partner and give a proportion of their proceeds to conservation charities. We think this is a hugely important theme to consider and would encourage people to look into trying to help the ocean. By purchasing these brushes, not only are you contributing to reducing plastic waste, but you’re also helping charities – it is a win win!!!!

Fun at the Sink with Blue Splash Bamboo Toothbrushes 

The Bamboo Toothbrushes come in packs of 4 at an incredibly reasonable price of £6.99 on Amazon! You can now also purchase them individually for £2.99 each and let your kids pick their favourite ocean friend.

These fab toothbrushes feature a different ocean character on each toothbrush and fun facts about them. Children will enjoy choosing which toothbrush they want to use and learning new things about their favourite ocean friends and their environment. A brilliant way to instil the importance of caring for the environment into young children’s minds.

The toothbrushes have been carefully manufactured to have an ergonomic handle, making it easier for your child to hold the toothbrush and clean their own teeth. The handles are made from moso bamboo, which grows very fast and is not eaten by pandas, so we’re not stealing anyone’s food! The handles are naturally antibacterial and water resistant too. Why wouldn’t you switch?

The Eco Friendly Kids Bamboo Toothbrush Materials

Blue Splash have carefully selected specific materials to form the bristles on their toothbrushes. They are BPA-free, DuPont Nylon bristles that are high in quality and naturally soft. The bristles have also been made to feature 4 different colours – rainbow, aqua green, blue and purple, so your child can choose their favourite one. These brushes are perfect for both genders too.

The outer packaging is 100% recyclable and each toothbrush is individually wrapped. Blue Splash has considered all of the environmental factors and brought a product to the market that is so great. It’s hard to find products that are truly eco-friendly, so this really is a high quality, innovative product!

We think it’s so good that Blue Splash have considered the environment is such depth and it’s great that these brushes are so fun, so children really will enjoy brushing their teeth. It can be hard to encourage children to brush their teeth at a young age, but with these exciting brushes, it’s sure to make the job easier. Click here to purchase your Blue Splash toothbrushes.

Our Review of the Blue Splash Toothbrushes for Children

Morning and evening routines can be a little… what’s the word… challenging, painful, irritating, annoying, frustrating…. You get my drift…. 

When it comes to brushing teeth, the sounds coming from my bathroom could be mistaken for a torture chamber. George likes to avoid brushing his teeth as much as I try to avoid dry January so I was keen to give these new Blue Splash eco-friendly toothbrushes a try and see if it helped.

I am all for protecting the environment for our little ones and making the world a better place so I was keen to give this a whirl.

George absolutely loves that he got to choose his own toothbrush from the pack of 4 provided. He chose the Ollie the Dolphin one. I told him that we are looking after the planet (he has recently been learning about planets at school so this went down really well)

George now thinks that every time he brushes his teeth using the eco-friendly toothbrushes kindly gifted to us from Blue Splash, he is saving animals which is a nice way to look at it, although he has now been requesting to brush his teeth four times a day. Toddlers hey, one extreme to the other.

We have awarded Blue Splash with our recommended on MyBump2Baby badge based on our personal experience.

You can find Blue Splash website here.

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Life as a busy mum is hard. There are so many jobs to juggle that we often put ourselves to the back of the queue when it comes to self care and looking after our health.

As a parent it’s hard enough going to the toilet on your own, let alone taking an hour out of your day to go to the gym. Going to the gym on a regular basis takes willpower and by the time you’ve spent all day chasing your child around, bowing down to their every need and if scenes from WWE remind you of the bed time routine, it is highly likely you will be too tired to go to the gym and who can blame you…. even writing that paragraph tired me out….

Wouldn’t it be much easier to be able to work out from the comfort of your own home? Whilst your dinner is cooking? or whilst your child’s having a nap (wishful thinking)? That’s why we were so pleased to review Funmumsfitness fantastic online exercise programme. 

As a new mum, it’s important to take time out for yourself, exercising is a great way to do this and amazing for both your physical and mental health. It can be hard to decide when the right time to start exercising is after birth, listen to your GP and healthcare professionals and once you have the green light you should get going.

Exercise is extremely beneficial to mums

Exercise will actually raise your energy levels if you exercise regularly. This is more about strengthening your body again, rather than trying to lose weight. Exercise can help your body recover from childbirth and can also help to prevent postnatal depression.

Mental wellbeing can be improved drastically through exercise. We know how hard it is to be a mum to a child of any age, it never really stops being stressful which is why it’s so important to look after your mind as well as your body. Taking even 20 minutes out of your day to do a low impact workout can really help to relieve stress. 

Online Fitness Programme for Busy Mum’s

The fantastic company Funmumsfitness at Home offers busy mums online workouts that you can do at home, whatever time and whenever you like. It is so affordable, priced at only £19.90 per month.

This works out at less than £1 per workout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The online fitness plan for mums includes;

• A 20 – 30 minute workout every week day
• Little or no equipment necessary. 
• Supportive community of mums.
• Constant support from personal trainers. 
• Nutritional advice, meal plans and food ideas.
• Members have access to 2 personal trainers via messages, emails and video calls. 

Our Review of the online fitness plan for busy mums

We think it’s amazing that you can do the workouts in your own time, with no pressure to complete them if you’re not feeling up to working out. As we mentioned before, it’s important to exercise slowly at first, with the help and advice that’s constantly available through Funmumsfitness, you can always feel supported.

These workouts are fantastic for so many reasons…. there is no childcare worries, the price is fantastic and the community of mums will keep you motivated and inspired.  These classes are perfect to start strengthening your body again, and they’re available for all mums, no matter how old your little one is. 

Online videos make the workouts easier to use, as they’re available to you at any time. You can take your child to the park and do some of your exercises whilst they’re playing,  complete them on a family day out at the beach or at Grandmas house if you can sneak off for a minute. You can even get your little one involved which is also recommended.

Carla founder of MyBump2Baby say’s “I decided I wanted to work out more from home, the fact that Funmumsfitness allows me to do that makes my life so much easier. The 20 minutes I’ve been doing whilst tea’s in the oven has been so beneficial, George has even been doing it with me.” She added “The community of mums is helpful and motivating, it’s so nice knowing you have such a supportive network to rely on if you need to get back on track.”

Funmumsfitness Home has also just launched a 12 week body transformation programme perfect for someone looking to get fit for summer (only £100)

The 12 weeks program is a unique Body Transformation program designed for Mums. It’s an online training program (short workout videos – you can exercise wherever and whenever) PLUS a nutrition program to follow. The members have the 24/7 support of personal trainers. What makes it outstanding is a supportive community of likeminded mums, who know how much you crave sugar after a sleepless night!

Today’s it is all about the Bugaboo Cameleon 3, this pram is so popular that even celebrities have been spotted using it. Bugaboo has been loved since 2005, it’s stylish and easy to use, making it a favourite for lots of parents. We are very excited to introduce our Bugaboo Cameleon 3 pram review.

What’s included with the Bugaboo Cameleon 3:

• Chassis
• Fabric base seat
• Fabric base carrycot
• Underseat bag
• Raincover
• Tailored fabric set

This stylish pram is available in many colours, meaning that you can match the pram to the colour that you desire. There are 4 base colours – Dark Brown, Sand, Dark Grey and Black. The tailored fabric set is available in 8 different colours – Orange, Off-White, Red, Sand, Royal Blue, Petrol Blue, Black and Pink.

Build:

Sturdy yet slim. The brand new Bugaboo Cameleon 3 has adopted the same central shape as its previous models. It is totally recognisable through maintaining this shape. It’s slim build is reflected in the weight of the pram, as it weighs just 9.6kg.

The pram has a large basket underneath the baby seat, so you can store anything you may need to take out with you in there.

Adjustability:

The pram offers an adjustable handle height, ranging from 100cm to 111cm, which is helpful for parents of different heights. It’s easy to adjust, just click the catches on either side of the handle bar. It clicks into 7 different locations, making it easy for parents to select the appropriate height. The catches just need to be clicked back into place to lock the handle in the chosen position.

One fantastic feature of this pram is that the handle can be adjusted up and over the seat, so you don’t have to take your child out of the seat when sitting at the table in a restaurant. It’s perfect if your child is in the ‘front facing’ position and you go to sit down somewhere. You can just spin the pram around to face you without having the handle in the way. No more having to wake your baby up unnecessarily!

Only the suspension on the front wheels can be adjusted on this pram, and not in the traditional way, yet it’s still simple. The rear tyres are now made with foam, making it incredibly easy to maintain cleanliness.

Driving:

Driving the Bugaboo Cameleon couldn’t be easier, it has 4 tyres. The two front tyres are 6 inches and the rear tyres are 12 inches. It’s stable and lightweight, making it easy to push. It is meant to last years, hence why Bugaboo decided to make it possible to adjust the swivel wheel based on your baby’s weight. Ensuring a comfortable journey for your baby.

Now here’s the best feature, it can be tough pushing a pram through sand or mud, but this pram makes life loads easier. You can convert the pram into a two wheel pushchair and adjust the handle in order to pull it along behind you. Pushing a pram has never been so easy!

One negative that we have to say is that the brake on the pram is not as easy as it should be to use. The button is hard to squeeze and can often hurt parents if they’re not careful. This is a major downside in my opinion. While the brake works well, it does need some improvement. However, there is potential that over time, the brake will become less stiff.

Comfort:

Of course your baby’s comfort plays a huge part in which pram you choose. This pram is comfy and features a 5 point harness, ensuring that your baby is secure everywhere you go. The foam filled tyres offer a smooth journey for your child. The pram has 3 seat reclining positions too, so that your child can be comfortable no matter what they’re doing.

Folding:

Firstly, the seat must be removed to fold the pram. Folding the pram can take a few attempts to get it right, but once you’ve done it, it’s easy. All you have to do is press in two buttons on either side of the pram and then lift the chassis, sorted.

The only problem is that you have to try and stop the handle from touching the ground, which is not usually a problem, unless it’s muddy and wet. However, saying that, the handle is easy enough to wipe clean.

Conclusion if the Bugaboo camelion 3 Pram:

We rate the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 –  5/5. 

It’s stylish and easy to adjust, with only a couple of small issues. This impressive pram can be tailored to the style that you want and how can you say no when celebs use it!

The braking issue is likely to resolve itself over time, through use.

Bugaboo have done an amazing job adopting the features of previous Bugaboo models in this one.

“The Bugaboo is fantastic, I often go for lunch with my friends and I love that I can adjust the handle without taking my baby out of her pram.” – Hannah, 29.

“We tried a few other prams before we found this one, and what a great choice,. I loved that I could tailor the colour scheme to suit us. I can hardly fault this pram, the braking was a bit stiff at first, but it soon resolved itself.” – Jo, 35.

At MyBump2Baby we love to give parents an honest review of products and services before you hit the purchase button. Having a baby can be an expensive time and it important you know exactly what you are getting for your money.

Here is our review on the Egg Stroller Pram Review

MyBump2Baby review the Egg Stroller pram

The egg brand began back in 2015, and it has advanced and been very popular since then. The company egg manufacture luxurious prams for the style conscious parent in mind. The egg pram is modelled on an actual hen’s egg, which is why it is designed using a curved structure. This pram offers many different styles and colour schemes, making it a stylish and luxurious pram, whilst still being comfortable for both parent and child.

Features:

• Chassis
• Seat unit
• Seat cover
• Choice of colour
• Insect net
• Raincover

Add ons: 

• Carrycot
• Footmuff
• Car seat adapter
• Seat liner
• Umbrella
• Changing bag
• Cup holder

Comfort of the Egg Pram

With three different seating positions, the egg is perfect for allowing your baby to sleep or sit up and look around. It’s ‘carrycot’ sleeping position is great for supporting your baby’s spinal development. Egg have developed a seat that is comfortable, with durable material and a hood providing blackout technology. There is a footrest included for your baby, with three different positions, meaning again that this pram is very versatile and comfort is key to the egg company.

Adjustment of the Egg Pram:

Functionality has obviously played a huge part in the development of this pram, as a parent you are able to just lift a lever to adjust the seat, even with your baby still in the pram! The pram’s handle has five different height positions as well, making it perfect for any height. It’s incredibly versatile. Adjusting the handle couldn’t be any smoother, the handle is quite padded, which only adds to the comfort of the pram.Unfortunately, the basket attached to the pram is not the biggest on the market, meaning that it’s only suitable for a couple of bags.

Driving the Egg Pram:

The egg pram drives very easily, with stability and security both in place. Even tough experiences, such as getting your pram up on the kerb is made easy due to the handle and weight distribution of the egg pram. It weighs just over 13kg, the perfect weight for a pram. The egg pram has durable and puncture proof tyres, that have been produced to ensure a comfortable journey. Egg have developed the wheels to include a spring, reducing the rattling and wobbling of the pram. Parents reported that when pushing the pram, it felt very ‘together’ and ‘sturdy’. It is clear that quality is an important factor of egg prams. It’s braking technology is also very clever, the parent will press the brake for it to engage and press it again for it to disengage, no more hurting your feet on tricky brakes!

Folding the Egg Pram:

One key feature that many parents research whilst searching for the perfect pram is how easily it folds, it is key that it fits in the boot of your car. To collapse the egg, the seat must initially be removed, next the handle needs to be adjusted to its lowest position, then you must twist the handle towards your body. Finally, a strap must be pulled from the middle of the seat to fully fold the pram. One negative that we found through research is that when folding the pram, the handle touches the wheels, which can be a pain if the wheels are muddy. However, there’s no denying that the pram is easy to fold and it does fold small enough to fit in a car boot.

Conclusion of the Egg Pram:

It’s not hard to see that we rate the egg pram very highly, it’s almost faultless. It’s a gorgeous design, that focuses on luxury whilst maintaining comfort for both parent and child. It’s durable, which means it will last. The only real negative that we found can be solved with a quick wash, so we can’t really complain.

You can purchase the Egg Pram here.

We give the egg pram 5/5.

Here is what some MyBump2Baby mums think;

“The egg pram was the best on the market when we bought it, and it still is now. It’s so easy to push and folds so well in the car, which is perfect for our days out!” – Claire, 36.

“I love that this pram has so many adjustments for both me and my baby, it’s great that I can adjust the position of the seat if my baby is asleep. I can’t really fault the egg.” – Sophia, 29.

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I was very excited to receive a copy of this fantastic book “Wild Things, Over 100 Magical Outdoor Adventures” by Lonely Planet Kids to complete a book review.  It is possibly the best book for outdoor play ideas with toddlers and children. When I was a child, I had a very vivid imagination but, over the years, this has diminished replaced with mundane “adult-ness”! This book transports you back to when you were a child and the world was full of endless fun and make believe. It reminded me of building dens with my brother in the garden and playing make believe on woodland walks.

“Have you ever wanted to find fairies in the garden, meet a unicorn, ride a dragon or share a picnic with a mermaid? Just because you’ve never seen these magical creatures doesn’t mean they don’t exist!”

The narrative is written in a way which appeals to youngsters and helps to open up their imagination. It is full of engaging photos and fun facts alongside loads of exciting activities including;

Tracking dragons

Building snow unicorns.

Bringing tree monsters to life

Making a witches costume

Creating fairy fashions

Secret codes and messages

Looking after the natural world

Capturing moon magic

Once you have read all about Wild Things Training (including the Staying Safe chapter which is very important) and ensured you have everything in the “Wild Things Survival Kit” there are several chapters full of imaginative play ideas. There are sections for Dragons, Witches and Wizards, Elves and Fairies, Mini-Worlds, Monsters, Mythical Beasts, Mermaids and Giants and Goblins, Trolls and the Dark Creatures.

The book is packed with fun activities which will stimulate all of the senses. I loved the section about “sharpening up your wild senses” asking you to question whether the early morning fog could, in fact, be dragon’s breath or was the faraway island mountain actually a sleeping giant? It is simple, imaginative play ideas which can transform anywhere into a place of fun and make believe whether your child reads this alone or you get involved and play along too.

There are activities to explore sight, sound, taste and touch with each of the pages packed with ideas to stretch the imagination. Wild Things includes activities for during the day, night and all seasons so there is something to do all year round!

Each of the sections explores the theme with lots of colourful pictures and text. From creating dragons out of tree trunks and fairy fashions out of wild flowers, this magical book will be loved by all children.  Who knew you could design such beautiful “clothing” for our fairy friends out of ferns and flower petals?

Once your children have created hand-made willow wings and leafy elfin headdresses, they can go and explore the mini-worlds and make tiny boats to send leaf or bark messages. Or why not hunt for tree monsters or beach monsters , if you are near the sea?

Wild Things states it is suitable for children aged 6-8 but I think children of all ages can enjoy the activities in this book. If you have younger children, this book will give you lots of ideas of how you can create activities for you to do together and encourages the family to get outdoors.

I know that this book will stay on my bookcase for years to come for outdoor fun with my little boy!

To purchase this amazing book click here