Baby Sleep Sheep - Allegedly the 2 Best

OK, so this is the only post I've ever written that is not first hand experience. I've never used a sleep sheep  or anything like that with the Princess - I have my reasons and it's worked fine without so if it ain't broke don't fix it. BUT - plenty of my Mummy friends have and swear by them and I seem to keep hearing the same two brands as the ones they swear by over and over. So, I wanted to pass on the tips in case you are looking for a good sleep sheep whatsit. Links to both:

Easidream Ewan the Dream Sheep
and
Cloud B Sleep Sheep

Sweet dreams! x

Best Swaddle Ever!

This one's for the newbies. We all know Aden and Anais are the best swaddles fashion wise, but if your newbie is anything like the Princess (aka The Great Houdini), they just won't cut it for some serious bedtime straight-jacket action. But they will look faboosh draped over the shoulder just so if you're a breastfeeder.
I tried a few types and my NCT Mummys started raving about the Summer SwaddleMe. Yes, they're ugly (compared to Aden and Anais) but if you want your baby to sleep longer - buy this NOW. Velcro bits help fasten as well so it's pretty idiot proof, which I needed. The Princess slept longer and more peacefully with these - she started sleeping 11pm-7am at 10 weeks, I reckon thanks to these babies.

Summer Infant Cotton Swaddle Me on Amazon

Ghetto Fabulous Tip: Helping Congested Babies Sleep

If you've been following my blog you'll know the Princess had her first bout of gastro last week. Nature is being pretty freaking mean because suddenly the peach has a bit of a snuffly nose too. She was having trouble sleeping last night and it got me thinking - when I have a blocked nose I like to sleep on extra pillows to elevate my head (sexy). We all know pillows are a massive no no (suffocation risk) - so enter the ghetto fabulous tip. Two big books under one end of the cot (see pic below) - obvs the end her head's at. I also filled a bowl with water and put a few drops of tea tree oil in to help decongest her as it evaporates into the room. All has worked a treat so far. Smooches to the Princess for a speedy recovery.

PS: make sure to put the bowl of water somewhere you won't accidentally kick it over in the night, like under the cot (as seen in pic). 

Tired skin - be gone!

On the days I put this on, I WITHOUT FAIL get a compliment - usually about how "fresh" or "rested" I look. HA! If only they new last time I had a decent sleep was some time pre-pregnancy sciatica and porpoise like weight gain back in 2011. On the days I don't put this on, I usually get someone asking if the Princess sleeps through yet, in a rhetorical sort of way. Like they assume she doesn't. Ever.

You'd think I'd learn and put it on every day. 

This is good and not heavy. It's more a sheer veil of tan (don't be scared) that goes over your normal moisturiser that evens it out and makes you look like you, just a better you. 

To quote my uber fabulous Yummy Mummy friend that turned me on to it (you know who you are!), its like you look in the mirror and think "this is just the kinda skin I rock". You still need a good eye concealer (I love Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage but am currently using By Terry Touch Expert - it's OK).

PS: it's Estee Lauder DayWear Sheer Tint Release.. and it has SPF 15 in it x