Forgotten your password?
already a member?
Made For Mums
  •  
  • home
  • my neighbourhood
  • reviews
  • news + gossip
  • age + stage
  • feeding
  • win + offers
  • forum
  • sign up
what's on | groups & classes | local chat | places to go | childcare & schools | eating out | health | help | add listing
pushchairs & travel systems | car seats | feeding | cots & nursery | carriers & slings | all products
celebrities | hot stuff | pregnancy | baby | toddler + | mums & dads | it's amazing | fashion | MFM blog
getting pregnant | pregnancy & birth | your baby | your toddler+ | your schoolchild | your family
starting to wean | 7-9 mths | 9-12 mths | 12 mths+ | recipes | what to buy | fussy eaters | nutrition | food safety | special diets
competitions & giveaways
birth clubs | baby clubs | chat | your say! | 15 mins of fame | pregnancy | baby | parenting | potty training
Mums & Dads
You are looking at: Home : Fashion : Mums & Dads

81 to 90 of 1,265 blog posts
Page:
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • +10
  • Last

999 call toddler given police merit award

Two-year-old Rowan acted fast when her mum fainted

A Scottish toddler has been given a meritous award by the police after dialling 999 when her mum fainted.

Rowan Rychel, who was two at the time of the accident, dialled the emergency services and said, “Mummy’s sleeping and she won’t wake up”

Lothian and Borders police then traced the call ...  Continue reading

Tags: toddler, real life, emergency, children, heroic child,
Post a comment

Children's meals repeated regularly as parents’ kitchen skills wane

Survey reveals mums and dads’ serve same menu over and over....

A new survey has revealed that over 40% of parents can only cook seven children’s meals, and repeat the same dinner choices every week.

Polling 1,500 British mums and dads, Organix asked about mealtime routines in families with children under the age of four.

As well as repeating the same meals ...  Continue reading

Tags: meals, recipes, children's food, family nutrition, health, weaning, organix
Post a comment

Children own more shoes than parents says new survey

How little boys and girls in the UK are stepping up their style...

According to a new survey by Debenhams, children under the age of 10 own more pairs of shoes than their parents.

On average little girls own a whopping 17 pairs of shoes, while little boys own an even more impressive 20 pairs, compared to mum and dad who own 15 and 10 ...  Continue reading

Tags: shoes, fashion, kids, children, girls, Debenhams, footwear, boys
Post a comment

Toddler helps paralysed mum learn to walk and talk again

Baby Ella reached milestone moments along with her mother

After being left paralysed by an operation, a Sheffield mother learned to walk and talk again at the same time as her toddler daughter.

35-year-old Samira Furniss suffered paralysis after a procedure to remove blood clots from her brain, with doctors predicting she would be severely brain damaged.

Despite being unable to walk, ...  Continue reading

Tags: mother, toddler, milestone, first step, real life, first word, true story, mum, development milestones,
Post a comment

Meet our top 10 Boo look-alikes!

We ran a competition on the MFM Twitter to find a super cute Monster's INC Boo lookalike, to celebrate the release of Monster's INC 3D. See the beautiful Boos here!

Nominted by @mrs_jacksparrow - we love this pretty pink outfit!

Continue reading
Tags: Disney, gallery, Bugaboo, Monsters inc, pictures, winners, competitions
3 comments

The Twitterview: Jenni Falconer

Presenter Jenni Falconer on buggy runs, mucky breakfasts and 16-month-old Ella's toe-biting antics...

Jenni took to Twitter to spill the beans on life in the Falconer household...

@PPPMAGAZINE: How do you juggle being a mum and keeping fit?

@Jennifalconer: It's hard - I use a pram that I can run with an I walk our dog, Alfie, a lot. I go to the gym if James ...  Continue reading

Tags: Jenni Falconer, twitterview
Post a comment

Sneak preview! Inside The Baby Show at ExCel, Feb 22-24

From exciting product launches to the brand new Childcare Clinic, we get an exclusive sneak peek at what’s going on at The Baby Show this February...

The Baby Show is taking place at ExCeL, London, on 22nd to 24th February, and here MFM HQ we’ve got exclusive information about the exciting things to expect when you're there.

Not got your ticket yet? Get yours now with our exclusive ticket offer

The Baby Show is a great place ...  Continue reading

Tags: excel, show, sneak peek, the baby show
Post a comment

Four fabulous Pancake Day recipes for families

Celebrate Shrove Tuesday on Feb 12 with Abra-ca-Debora's tasty pancake toppings

Not just for Shrove Tuesday - this is a perfect lazy weekend breakfast.

Serves 1
5 minutes

Ingredients

1 Abra-ca-Debora Sweet Dutch Pancake
1 small tub Greek yoghurt
Handful of mixed berries

Method

1.  Heat the pancake for 30 seconds.
2.  Throw the mixed berries on top and add a spoonful of Greek yoghurt.

Continue reading
Tags: pancake day, pancake toppings, recipe, shrove tuesday, crepe, family food, desserts, pudding,
Post a comment

The Twitterview: Peter Andre

Peter Andre tweets with us about his daddy must-haves, why he's turned his hand to fashion design and er, Elvis...

Just what did Peter say (in 140 characters!)...

@PPPMAGAZINE: What are your top three daddy must-haves?

@MrPeterAndre: My phone, coffee machine and wet wipes.

@PPPMAGAZINE: Which of your traits do you hope your kids, Junior, 7, and Princess Tiaamii, 5, have as they grow up?

@MrPeterAndre: To be polite, respectful and to just love life.

@PPPMAGAZINE: ...  Continue reading

Tags: Peter Andre, twitterview
Post a comment

Controversy over meat content in popular family meals: what parents need to know

As supermarkets continue to remove big name brands and processed beef meals, the FSA confirms there’s no food safety issue

Millions of meals said to contain processed beef have been removed from supermarkets after it was revealed some products contained between 60-100% horsemeat.

Shadow environment secretary Mary Creagh told the BBC: “British consumers have got to feel confident that the meat that they’re buying to feed themselves and their ...  Continue reading

Tags: meat, beef, horsemeat, food, meals, dinner, advice, family meals, advice, help
Post a comment

81 to 90 of 1,265 blog posts
Page:
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • +10
  • Last
What's going on in your neighbourhood

most popular

  • Read
  • Discussed
  • Latest
  1. 1
    Wayne and Coleen Rooney's baby carrier revealed
  2. 2
    Pregnant Kate Middleton glows in yellow summer coat
  3. 3
    New warning over bed sharing and cot death
  4. 4
    10 of the best lightweight buggies under 6kg
  5. 5
    The 10 best car seats - from 9 months
  6. 6
    Pregnant Kim Kardashian stocks up on baby supplies in Paris
  7. 7
    Fearne Cotton shares cute pic of baby Rex - almost!
  8. 8
    10 of the best double buggies for a toddler and baby
  9. 9
    10 of the most compact folding buggies
  10. 10
    What to eat when you're breastfeeding
  1. 1
    New push to teach children to swim 1 comment
  1. 1
    Gwyneth Paltrow's daily routine with her kids
  2. 2
    Study shows children pick up money habits from parents
  3. 3
    Pregnant Kim Kardashian stocks up on baby supplies in Paris
  4. 4
    Marvin Humes shares adorable first snap of baby Alaia-Mai
  5. 5
    Wayne and Coleen Rooney's baby carrier revealed
  6. 6
    What to do if your child has a fever
  7. 7
    New push to teach children to swim
  8. 8
    More families to 'staycation' this summer
  9. 9
    Frankie Sandford shows off baby bump on the red carpet
  10. 10
    Pregnant Kate Middleton glows in yellow summer coat

question of the month poll

Which morning sickness remedy worked best for you?
10 of the best

news and gossip categories

  • Baby
  • Celebs
  • Fashion
  • Hot stuff
  • It's Amazing
  • MFM blog
  • Mums & Dads
  • Pregnancy
  • Toddler+

what's on in my neighbourhood
Looking for something to do this week - or even today? Take your pick...
Family activities and days out
Films and shows for children
Classes for babies and children
Pregnancy classes
Find more in your neighbourhood

discussions in my neighbourhood
What's the buzz in your area? Find out what everyone's talking about...
Buy, sell or find free family stuff
Meet up with other mums
Share what's going on in your community
Join in the chat about local classes
Find more in your neighbourhood

competitions

  • Do you use a TV Listings app? Give us your view for your chance to win!
    Closing date: 28/05/2013
  • Win a bumper pack of VidaYum prizes
    Closing date: 16/06/2013
  • Win 1 of 3 Mike the Knight bundles
    Closing date: 14/06/2013
  • Win a real beehive and Disney The Hive toys!
    Closing date: 13/06/2013
  • Win 1 of 12 Blue Nose Friends play sets
    Closing date: 10/06/2013
  • Win 1 of 60 MaByLand changing mat bags
    Closing date: 30/06/2013
  • Win 1 of 10 Mum-to-be Wellbeing Packs
    Closing date: 07/06/2013
Follow MadeForMums on Twitter
Other Parenting sites:
  • Junior
  • Practical Parenting & Pregnancy
  • ThinkBaby
  • MadeForMums
  • BabyExpert
Other Immediate sites:
  • GOLFmagic
  • OUTDOORSmagic
  • Visordown
  • Gardeners' World
  • RadioTimes
Become a fan on Facebook for exclusive content
Follow MadeForMums on Twitter
Subscribe to Practical Parenting & Pregnancy
Immediate Media Co
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookie policy
  • Terms + conditions
  • Advertise with us

© Immediate Media Company Ltd 2012. This website is owned and published by Immediate Media Company Limited. www.immediatemedia.co.uk

Version 2.8.52621.0