Baby J is two months old. He now weighs 12lb 4.5oz and is 60cm long.
J is very tall like his brother! I am very short so I’m hoping that my boys have got the tall genes that my own little (big) brother got! J has quickly outgrew his newborn clothes and he has even outgrown some of his 0-3 month outfits. I’d knitted a little hat when I was pregnant but his head is already too big for it. It’s kind of sad how quickly they grow.
My beautiful boy showed us his gorgeous smile for the first time this month. My heart totally melted. Of course, the first time I wasn’t sure if it was a real smile or not, “was it just wind?” But he did it a few more times and it was always in response to us playing with him, so that’s when we counted it as a genuine first smile :)
The initial flurry of visitors has calmed down now, meaning that normality has resumed. We had Little N’s second birthday earlier this month. I knew we would be really busy what with having a new baby, so I decided not to have a party for him this year. Instead we spent the day as a family and took him to soft play, for lunch and then for ice-cream.
I’m enjoying getting out and about with both of my boys but I get a little stressed with the logistics. I tried a Phil & Ted’s double buggy but it was an older style one and I just found it too heavy. I’ve tried looking online at other double pushchairs but it is a total minefield, there are so many! So, for now, I am sticking with my Quinny Buzz and I am borrowing a Lascal Maxi buggy board from my friend to see how my toddler gets on with it before getting one ourselves.
I have also been using my slings A LOT – the one in the photo above is a Kokadi Noah im wunderland woven wrap – so that I have my hands free to play with and help N. I also have a ringsling, some longer wraps and a soft structured carrier. The weather is not too bad at the moment so we have been walking to the park or to toddler groups close to home and the slings are great for this, especially as J pretty much sleeps the whole time he’s being carried.
J had his first set of jabs last week and I am pleased to say that I didn’t cry like I did with N’s first jabs! J was very brave, just a little cry then he fell back to sleep again.
I’m really happy to say that breastfeeding is still going well. We’ve just gotten over a bit of a growth spurt so I’ve feeling pretty tired from the night feeds, I keep reminding myself that it’s not forever though. I’m part of a Facebook group of mums who were all due around the same time as me so I take comfort in their support when I’m struggling at night.
Speaking of breastfeeding, I have started training to become a breastfeeding peer supporter, so that I can help other mums who might need a little support. I had a lot of help with feeding N so I know only too well how important the right support can be. I do wonder if I am crazy taking on a training course while I have such a young baby, and a toddler, but I’ve been waiting so long for an opportunity that I just can’t pass it up. Fingers crossed it will all go well and I won’t exhaust myself!
I’ve lost quite a bit of my pregnancy weight, over a stone has gone. But the weight loss has plateaued and I still have so much more to lose. For now I’m not getting too stressed about it, I’ll just hang on to the maternity jeans for a little while longer!
Missed an update? Catch up with Baby J’s One Month update, and read my birth stories here: The Emergency C-Section and The VBAC
Baby J is Two Months Old
Baby J is two months old. He now weighs 12lb 4.5oz and is 60cm long.
J is very tall like his brother! I am very short so I’m hoping that my boys have got the tall genes that my own little (big) brother got! J has quickly outgrew his newborn clothes and he has even outgrown some of his 0-3 month outfits. I’d knitted a little hat when I was pregnant but his head is already too big for it. It’s kind of sad how quickly they grow.
My beautiful boy showed us his gorgeous smile for the first time this month. My heart totally melted. Of course, the first time I wasn’t sure if it was a real smile or not, “was it just wind?” But he did it a few more times and it was always in response to us playing with him, so that’s when we counted it as a genuine first smile :)
The initial flurry of visitors has calmed down now, meaning that normality has resumed. We had Little N’s second birthday earlier this month. I knew we would be really busy what with having a new baby, so I decided not to have a party for him this year. Instead we spent the day as a family and took him to soft play, for lunch and then for ice-cream.
I’m enjoying getting out and about with both of my boys but I get a little stressed with the logistics. I tried a Phil & Ted’s double buggy but it was an older style one and I just found it too heavy. I’ve tried looking online at other double pushchairs but it is a total minefield, there are so many! So, for now, I am sticking with my Quinny Buzz and I am borrowing a Lascal Maxi buggy board from my friend to see how my toddler gets on with it before getting one ourselves.
I have also been using my slings A LOT – the one in the photo above is a Kokadi Noah im wunderland woven wrap – so that I have my hands free to play with and help N. I also have a ringsling, some longer wraps and a soft structured carrier. The weather is not too bad at the moment so we have been walking to the park or to toddler groups close to home and the slings are great for this, especially as J pretty much sleeps the whole time he’s being carried.
J had his first set of jabs last week and I am pleased to say that I didn’t cry like I did with N’s first jabs! J was very brave, just a little cry then he fell back to sleep again.
I’m really happy to say that breastfeeding is still going well. We’ve just gotten over a bit of a growth spurt so I’ve feeling pretty tired from the night feeds, I keep reminding myself that it’s not forever though. I’m part of a Facebook group of mums who were all due around the same time as me so I take comfort in their support when I’m struggling at night.
Speaking of breastfeeding, I have started training to become a breastfeeding peer supporter, so that I can help other mums who might need a little support. I had a lot of help with feeding N so I know only too well how important the right support can be. I do wonder if I am crazy taking on a training course while I have such a young baby, and a toddler, but I’ve been waiting so long for an opportunity that I just can’t pass it up. Fingers crossed it will all go well and I won’t exhaust myself!
I’ve lost quite a bit of my pregnancy weight, over a stone has gone. But the weight loss has plateaued and I still have so much more to lose. For now I’m not getting too stressed about it, I’ll just hang on to the maternity jeans for a little while longer!
Missed an update? Catch up with Baby J’s One Month update, and read my birth stories here: The Emergency C-Section and The VBAC
Out of all the reusable nappy brands the one that most people will have heard of is Bambino Mio. They are the leading brand of reusable nappies and accessories worldwide and their availability in many high street shops and supermarkets as well as online means that most cloth bum families have at least one of their adorable award-winning nappies in their fluffy stash.
The Bambino Mio Miosolo nappy is an all-in-one reusable nappy designed to fit from birth-to-potty. It comes in a range of gorgeous colours and prints, such as the Peppermint Cream and Elephant Parade nappies we were sent to try. It has a soft absorbent inner, a stay-dry layer to keep moisture away from your baby’s skin and a waterproof outer layer to prevent leaks. It has adjustable snaps on the rise so that the size can be changed to fit most babies from birth right through to potty training.
The nappy has a long, soft, absorbent core which is inserted into the pocket of the nappy, then you simply use the Velcro tabs to secure the nappy in place in exactly the same way you would with a disposable nappy. You can use a liner in the nappy if you wish, such as Bambino Mio Mioliners which are my go-to liners as they don’t disintegrate or tear when wet like some other brands I’ve tried, and you can also pop in a Mioboost booster for using at night or if you have a particularly heavy wetter.
Bambino Mio Miosolo nappies are incredibly soft and stretchy and even after several 60 degree washes they have stayed soft and comfortable. We’ve not seen any fading to the Velcro or prints, just the Bambino Mio label. The nappy outer has stayed as bright and vivid as when they first arrived. They are extremely quick to dry which is especially important for us as we line-dry our laundry and nappies rather than tumble-dry.
In my experience, no onesize nappy has fit either of my babies from birth but once they have put on a bit of weight and, more importantly, filled out in the thighs the nappies have fitted when adjusted to the smallest setting. On the other hand, the Miosolo is the only onesize nappy that will last until potty training with Little N, as they are the only ones that he has not yet outgrown!
They have the slimmest fit out of all the all-in-one nappies we have tried yet in my opinion they are also the most absorbent lasting a good 2-3 hours before I need to change. I have never experienced a leak from a Miosolo which is not something I can say for some other nappies, including disposables! They have quickly become the nappies that I reach for first, especially when we are going out for the day as I know they are reliable and won’t spring a leak if Little N or Baby J fall asleep unexpectedly.
I’m often asked for reusable nappy advice and Bambino Mio are the brand I tend to recommend first because I know they are reliable. Their all-in-one Miosolo will fit most babies and toddlers comfortably and their two-piece Miosoft nappies are perfect for newborn babies. Their range is jam-packed with all the nappy accessories you could ever need as well as potty training and swimming accessories, and recently they have brought out a range of beautiful Swaddling Blankets too!
Head over to www.bambinomio.com/en/ to discover more about this brilliant range of reusable nappies and accessories.
Disclosure: I received these nappies for free for review, however all thoughts and opinion remain my own. With thanks to Bambino Mio.
REVIEW: Bambino Mio Miosolo Cloth Nappies
Out of all the reusable nappy brands the one that most people will have heard of is Bambino Mio. They are the leading brand of reusable nappies and accessories worldwide and their availability in many high street shops and supermarkets as well as online means that most cloth bum families have at least one of their adorable award-winning nappies in their fluffy stash.
The Bambino Mio Miosolo nappy is an all-in-one reusable nappy designed to fit from birth-to-potty. It comes in a range of gorgeous colours and prints, such as the Peppermint Cream and Elephant Parade nappies we were sent to try. It has a soft absorbent inner, a stay-dry layer to keep moisture away from your baby’s skin and a waterproof outer layer to prevent leaks. It has adjustable snaps on the rise so that the size can be changed to fit most babies from birth right through to potty training.
The nappy has a long, soft, absorbent core which is inserted into the pocket of the nappy, then you simply use the Velcro tabs to secure the nappy in place in exactly the same way you would with a disposable nappy. You can use a liner in the nappy if you wish, such as Bambino Mio Mioliners which are my go-to liners as they don’t disintegrate or tear when wet like some other brands I’ve tried, and you can also pop in a Mioboost booster for using at night or if you have a particularly heavy wetter.
Bambino Mio Miosolo nappies are incredibly soft and stretchy and even after several 60 degree washes they have stayed soft and comfortable. We’ve not seen any fading to the Velcro or prints, just the Bambino Mio label. The nappy outer has stayed as bright and vivid as when they first arrived. They are extremely quick to dry which is especially important for us as we line-dry our laundry and nappies rather than tumble-dry.
In my experience, no onesize nappy has fit either of my babies from birth but once they have put on a bit of weight and, more importantly, filled out in the thighs the nappies have fitted when adjusted to the smallest setting. On the other hand, the Miosolo is the only onesize nappy that will last until potty training with Little N, as they are the only ones that he has not yet outgrown!
They have the slimmest fit out of all the all-in-one nappies we have tried yet in my opinion they are also the most absorbent lasting a good 2-3 hours before I need to change. I have never experienced a leak from a Miosolo which is not something I can say for some other nappies, including disposables! They have quickly become the nappies that I reach for first, especially when we are going out for the day as I know they are reliable and won’t spring a leak if Little N or Baby J fall asleep unexpectedly.
I’m often asked for reusable nappy advice and Bambino Mio are the brand I tend to recommend first because I know they are reliable. Their all-in-one Miosolo will fit most babies and toddlers comfortably and their two-piece Miosoft nappies are perfect for newborn babies. Their range is jam-packed with all the nappy accessories you could ever need as well as potty training and swimming accessories, and recently they have brought out a range of beautiful Swaddling Blankets too!
Head over to www.bambinomio.com/en/ to discover more about this brilliant range of reusable nappies and accessories.
Disclosure: I received these nappies for free for review, however all thoughts and opinion remain my own. With thanks to Bambino Mio.
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