Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Go Outdoors Every Day
We know, we know. Winter can be absolutely grim here in the UK. There’s the rain, the sleet, the hail and the snow. All of which can really make it seem like leaving the house is a bad idea full stop. These weather scenarios do NOT make for a pleasant outdoor experience! The thing is though,…
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Going Away On Vacation With Babies and Toddlers for Christmas
Christmas can be exhausting, so why not enjoy it, put your feet up and let others do the cooking for a change? If you are hoping to get away on vacation with your baby this Christmas or if you have more than one child, here are some great tips to help you make the most…
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How To Help Your Baby Sleep Safely In Winter
We love winter here at SnoozeShade HQ but we often get questions from parents wanting to know how to keep babies safe whilst sleeping in colder temperatures. Here’s our quick guide to winter baby sleep safety!
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Tips for coping with the clock change
Parents, listen up! The pesky clocks are changing soon (Sunday 28th Oct 2018, to be precise). And so, into the British winter we delve. But what about our precious snoozing bundles? They have no concept of the clock change and are governed only by their own body clocks. How do we help them to transition…
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What To Do When Baby Rolls on Tummy When Asleep
Parents worry about whether your baby rolling over in their sleep is safe. Many parents worry about what to do when their baby starts to roll on to their tummy during sleep. Here are a few simple guidelines you can follow.
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Newborn Bedtime Routine vs. Toddler Bedtime Routine
As your family grows, your bedtime routines change – and for many, this can mean that a huge upheaval is on the cards. But don’t fear! Lots of families find the transition tricky at first but that doesn’t mean it will always be hard work.
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Month-By-Month Baby Nap Guide
There are some general guidelines on baby sleep patterns that are helpful for you to use (with a few tweaks that reflect your own child and your situation), so we thought we’d attempt to answer a frequently asked question – how many naps does my baby need?
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How SnoozeShade for Travel Cots works on triangular travel cots and playards
I get asked a lot if the SnoozeShade for Travel Cots, Playards and portacribs fits the triangular style eg Guava Lotus, Nuna Sena and BabyBjorn The answer is YES as you can see from these photos sent by happy customers. Here on the BabyBjorn Here it is on the Guava Lotus
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Using your SnoozeShade as a blackout blind
There are a number of factors that need to be aligned in order for the average human to fall asleep. When it comes to babies, these factors can seem more than a little precarious, and we parents tend to spend a lot of time and energy obsessing over it all in the pursuit of better…
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Five Top Sun Protection Must Haves
We cannot stress this enough. Sun protection for the whole family is so very, very, VERY important. Just one incidence of sun burn during childhood can increase the risk of developing skin cancer later in life, and the effects of sun stroke in children and be really dangerous too. It just isn’t worth the risk!…
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