Giveaway

Seeing as though it's Christmas I thought it would be a nice idea to give the opportunity for one of you lucky lot to win a £10 Next gift card on me! I have made lots of friends through blogging and would love to get you all one but money doesn't grow on trees! Unfortunatly! 

All you need to do is enter via the rafflecopter below. 

I will check all entries so please be honest, I trust you :-)

Good luck everyone :-) 

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Christmas mini haul

Yesterday Alfie& I nipped to next and asda, I wanted to get Alfie some Christmassy bits as it's nearly Christmas! Yay!! I'm a big kid when it comes to Christmas. 

Reindeer Long Sleeved top- Next- £7

Santa long sleeved top with hat- Next- £11

Christmas dribble bibs- Asda- £3-50

Reindeer booties- Asda- £3-50

Both of the tops are from next, as you know I love next clothes for Alfie. They are lovely, the Santa top does come with a Santa hat but Alfie's head is too big for it so he won't be wearing it! 

The bibs and the little booties are from asda, I was quite surprised to see such lovely things. I don't usually like anything from there but they have some lovely little Christmassy bits in there so I know I'll be popping in when I get paid! 

Weaning Update

As you know Alfie has started weaning, he didn't seem too bothered when we first started but he's really got into it now. 

We started a couple of weeks ago and we started off using Ellas Kitchen pouches and he just had one at teatime.

These past couple of days he has been having yogurts in the morning and an Ella's kitchen pouch at tea time. I tried him with a banana so he could experience baby led weaning but he didn't quite understand what to do with it. I also tried him with pasta the other day for dinner, he got used to putting it in his mouth after I showed him how. He has been having a rusk as a snack in the morning. It was messy but he loved it. 

I am really enjoying weaning, more than I thought I would! 

Are any of you weaning your little ones? How's it going? 

And he's off!

Alfie is crawling!

He started crawling yesterday, he was a little unsteady but he was doing it. He has been trying for a couple of weeks but falling into a heap when trying to move forward. Today, there has been no stopping him! He has been zooming round the room, leaving a path of destruction. How can such a little person make a mess, I know it's going to get worse haha! 

I can't believe my little boy is growing up so quick! 

Baby OOTD

Alfie and I haven't done much the last few days, it's been freezing cold so we've only been out if we really need to! 

So this outfit of the day is again, a bit more of a comfy outfit for Alfie just to chill out and watch Christmas films (yep, they are out guys and we have been watching them!) 

Today's outfit is a onesie from gap, I did try to find the onesie on the gap website for the link for you but I couldn't find it anywhere. I only bought this a few days ago so it is in the shops. It was meant to be a Christmas present but I can't keep anything a secret and I got it out the bag! Can't help myself. 

The grey onesie is quite thick so perfect for the chilly days, and the material is so soft inside against babies skin. The theme is a bear so as you can see there is a bear face on the bum and little ears on the hood. The inside of the hood is white and grey striped. 

I love this outfit on Alfie, he looks the sweetest. 

As Christmas is fast approaching, we will be having Christmassy OOTD on the blog soon so watch this space. 

Little bird told me- REVIEW.

LittleBirdToldMe sells toys, rocking animals and much more.

When I was given the opportunity to review a soft toy from their range, I jumped at the chance. The toys look so cute and something that Alfie would love. 

Alfie loves discovering new sounds and textures at the moment, so we chose burble bee musical activity toy and I must say it is absolutely brilliant. There is lots of different sounds and textures to keep Alfie entertained and he absolutely loves it. As soon as he saw it, his face lit up. It's colourful which caught Alfie's eye and he went straight for the little bee on the front, when you pull him, it plays a musical tune. The wings crinkle and have mirrors on them, he loves anything that crinkles; baby wipe packets especially. He soon started chewing on them and then saw himself in the mirrors, he makes faces at himself in mirrors and then starts laughing so they kept him entertained for quite a while. One of the ears rattles and one has a squeaker in it, he was in fits of laughter when he bite down on the squeaker and it squeaked at him. There is also a rattle in his hand which is brilliant for Alfie now he is teething too.

It's big but not too big that he can't hold it, he manages to throw it round the room and pick it up to bite poor burble bees face!! 

There are a few things I have my eye on from little bird told me; I'm thinking about getting a ride on rocker for Alfie for Christmas and little bird told me do some amazing colourful ones that I know Alfie will love to have from Santa this Christmas.

They also have some gorgeous rocking horses on the website too if you have a child that is abit older and some lovely colourful playmats if you have a little baby. They look very comfy and fun.

I've already wrote a list of what I want next for Alfie from little bird told me haha! I can't help myself I've fallen in love with everything on the website!

I would really recommend their toys to anyone with a young child. The toys are of great quality and I know Alfie will never grow old of this toy. Pop over to the website and have a look, you won't be disappointed.

And..

By the look of this big smile, the burble bee musical activity toy is a hit with Alfie! 

*i was sent this toy free of charge for the purpose of this review*

Open letter to Alfie.

To Alfie, 

Your 6months now, that's half a year old. Another 6months and you will be one year! Time is going way to fast, but I do love watching you grow and develop into the lovely baby boy you are. You have a lovely personality, cheeky and funny. Your so good, well you always have been anyway. You do like to squeal and shout about now that you've found out your mouth makes noises. No words have yet been said but I know it's only a matter of time.

You are teething but you don't seem to be too bothered by it. Your first tooth cut through a couple of weeks ago and now you have a second making it's appearance slowly right next to your other one. We use teething gel every now and again but like I said it doesn't seem to bother you but I don't really want you in pain! You just like to nibble on everything. You have a rusk at dinner time now, which is very messy but you seem to enjoy it. You prefer the banana flavoured ones, the original ones were abit plain for you. 

As far as the weaning is concerned your still not too bothered, we give you a pouch at tea time when me and daddy have our tea. You do prefer the fruit ones though, we tried you with a chicken and vegetable one and you didn't like it at all. We will try putting food in front of you soon and see how that goes. You always want to grab food off mummy and daddys plates at tea time so I think you'll soon get the hang of it. 

Your starting to move around a lot more now. You get into the crawling position but when you go to move you fall in a heap. You'll get there very soon, your so determined. You did manage to wiggle away from daddy to find me in the bathroom when I was having a bath yesterday which was abit of a surprise when I turned round and you was looking at me from the living room door. Your such a funny boy and you know how to make mummy and daddy laugh. You still love being on your feet so you now have a baby walker which you love and keeps you occupied for ages! 

You love your baths, you love them even more now, I only fill it up a little bit and you get to lay there kicking your legs and splashing. The bathroom floor gets very wet after this but you really enjoy yourself. 

Mummy took you to get weighed this week and you are now 18lb7oz! Your wearing 3-6month clothes now, you still wear the odd 0-3 in some bits of clothing. Your legs are long but your skinny so it's hard to find things to fit perfectly. You are starting to fill out now though so your clothes won't look like they drown you soon. 

It is Christmas soon little man, your first Christmas. Mummy has given Santa a few present ideas, I can't wait to spend my first Christmas with you. I know your going to love all the lights and decorations. 

Love you lots baby boy 

From Mummy xx

Cool Candy by Coleen baby walker review

Alfie loves being on his feet but it tires us out having to hold him up all the time so we decided we would get a door bouncer but he didn't like it. He moaned in it and just didn't seem to enjoy himself so we decided we needed to get something else for him instead. We decided on a baby walker and he adores it!

They're are loads of walkers to choose from so it took us a while to find one we really liked and then I came across the Cool Candy stars baby walker

I fell in love with it straight away, it looks stylish in the bold red, the navy bottom and the white stars on navy seat. 

The play tray plays songs and has little toys that make noises to keep your little one occupied. 

It is very easy to assemble, it doesn't take long to do at all. It has 3height settings so however small or tall your baby is it is perfect for them. 

There is a PINK one too for girls, the rest of the range includes a baby swing, highchair, pushchair, and more. All at affordable prices. 

Nappykind- Review

If you know Alfie& I you will know that Alfie is starting to try and crawl. He is getting on all four to go but falls when starting to move. He rolls all over the floor so what a perfect way to protect his little knees by trying out the NappyKind leg warmers. 

On first impressions, I was very impressed. The leg warmers and leggings are very thick so perfect for crawling babies! They are made very well and they come in so many different colours that they go with ANYTHING! 

Alfie loves them as they don't restrict his movement. He can roll over, try to crawl to his heart content. Where as jeans& chinos restrict movement. 

The leg warmers are so thick and warm that they will keep your babies legs warm and toasty under there clothes these freezing winter months.

Alfie is so wiggley when I'm changing his nappy now because he wants to be on the move all the time so the leg warmers are perfect for quick Nappy changes.

Absolutely brilliant product, recommend to anyone who has little ones. 

*i bought these NappyKind products at a discounted price for the purpose of this review

Alfie -baby ootd.

Alfie& I are having a lazy day so our first ever outfit of the day ain't anything too exciting. 

Today I've put him in his star all in one from H&M, i did have a look on the website for the link but it seems to have disappeared. 

I love putting him in his little onesies when we are at home chilling out. He has a grey onesie from matalan too. 

This onesie is very warm and snuggly. 

I've only just discovered H&M baby clothes, I have my eye on a few things so watch this space.  

NaBloPoMo| #1

Pinch punch first day of the month!

 

Can you actually believe its November?! Where has this year gone?? I have no idea personally. My son is 6Months now and it seems like last week that I was leaving the hospital with my bundle of joy. I think its right what they say as soon as you have kids the time goes so quick.

 

I should introduce myself really for those of you who are new to my blog, I'm Emma and welcome to my mummy blog. As my blog name indicates I write all about me and my son, Alfie. Im not very interesting so I wont bore you, I'm 22 and from Lincoln. I am a hairdresser and worked in retail while pregnant. That's about as interesting as it gets! 

 

A few facts about myself;

1- I do not have any tattoos or piercings, I had my ears, belly and hand pierced once upon a time but my body rejects everything so I couldn't have them anymore.

2-I have Alevels in English lang& lit and health& social care. Many people find this odd as I ended up a hairdresser (people say us hairdressers are thick, I beg to differ). 

3-I am obsessed with WWE, yep you read it right. I love it! I only started to watch it when i got with my boyfriend (3years ago). my favourite wrestler is Dwayne Johnson, can he get any sexier??!!!

4-Ive never smoked or being really drunk- some say I haven't lived but I don't need a drink to have a good time. 

 

I decided to participate in NaBloPoMo (more info go to Vonnies BLOG) as my blog is fairly new and would give me some new things to talk about. Hopefully, ill meet some more people through this too! so if you are new to emmaandalfiesworld then 'hello!'

I wonder how well I am going to get on doing a blog post a day- i'll give it a good go :-) 

 

I look forward to communicating with you all and reading everyone elses post for NaBloPoMo so be sure to send me your blog links!

 

If you are interested in reading mummy blogs, I have some posts that you might like;

Finding Out I Was Pregnant..

AlfiesBirthStory

 

Thank you for reading my blog, if you would like to have a chin wag with me- my twitter is emmaandalfie_91 so be sure to pop by and say Hello.

 

 

Alfie's Christmas list.. So far

As this is our first Christmas as a family, I want to make it extra special for my little man. He will be nearly 8months at Christmas so he won't know exactly what's going on but I'll be taking millions of pictures to show him when he does understand about Christmas. My dad is a massive lover of all things Christmas, his house is like santas grotto at Christmas and it really is lovely. He has a massive 8ft tree in the corner of the living room, decorated with twinkly lights and glittery baubles. Not forgetting the TINSEL, he puts it everywhere at Christmas! He loves the stuff. As I've been bought up with this Christmas crazy man I also now love to make a massive effort too. I know Alfie might try pull the tree down but I want everything to be so festive minus all the bloomin tinsel! 

As far as Christmas presents are concerned I obviously want to spoil my Alfie but he won't remember so I'm trying to get things he needs. I have a few things in mind at the moment; 

Rocking giraffe 

My lovely friend Kelly has this giraffe for her little girl, I've been looking at the ones from mamas and papas but this little fella is a little cheaper and he's more colourful. It's intended for 18month+ but we will obviously supervise and hold him whiles he's on it until he's old enough to do it himself. 

LoveKeepCreate teddy 

I have been looking at these for ages, they are little teddies made from your babies old sleepsuits. I have a couple of sleepsuits that I want to keep (this first sleepsuit& his coming home outfit) so I need to have a sort out and decide which ones I want to keep and to make into a little keepsake. I'll end up with a few sleepsuits in a carrier bag in the bottom of the wardrobe if I don't get them made into something. It's a brilliant idea 

Baby walker 

My dad has been saying he wants to buy a walker for Alfie and we was looking at some together and we came across this one. It lights up and makes noises so it's perfect to keep your baby entertained. Alfie is so bored of everything he has now and I think he would love trying to move around in this! 

No added sugar boys clothing 

I found this website when I was browsing the internet for baby clothes. There clothes look fantastic quality but do have a hefty price tag. I fell in love with these trousers, they look so comfy. They do these in a range of colours and I do want them all but at £32-00 each I won't be able to do that! I could easily spend over £100 on a couple of bits from there website! 

What's on all your babies Christmas lists? 

Tommee Tippee Microwave Steriliser

I thought it would be good to review some of the baby products that I use, as I have lots of followers who are mummy's to be so hopefully I'll be able to shed some light on different essentials and help you choose what would be best for you! 

Today I will review the 

'TOMMEE TIPPEE MIRCROWAVE STEAM STERILISER' 

This product is brilliant, it's so easy to use! As the name explains you put it into the microwave for it to work. You put 200ml of water in the bottom. It can sterilise up to 4bottles at a time.

It takes 4-8 minutes to sterilise your bottles and accessories and they stay sterile for 24hours if the lid is unopened. 

It's so quick and easy, would recommend to any mum or mum to be for the fact that it's so quick and simple to do. 

The steriliser is £17-99 on mothercare at the moment but I don't know how long for because it is on offer, RRP is £26-99. 

If you would also like to see a review on the electric steriliser, my lovely friend sarah at bumpbabycandme did a great review. 

Find Sarahs Review Here.

Contact me.

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Or you can email me 

Emmawilcox26@gmail.com 


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About Me.

WELCOME.

Hello and welcome to Emma and Alfies World.

We are a UK Parenting and Lifestyle Blog.

I'll tell you a bit about us;

I'm Emma, 23 and mummy to Alfie. 

Alfie was born on 27th April 2013. Hes my life and soul and couldnt imagine my life any other way now.

It hasn't always been happy smiles and fun. At the beginning of 2014 i got diagnosed with post natal depression. I hit rock bottom and didnt know where to turn. Through lots of help and support from friends and family but mainly Alfie. I got through the worse days and we're now enjoying our life together.

I blog Mummy and baby/ toddler stuff, lifestyle, and i do blog about PND. 

Thank you for popping by to Emma And Alfies World,

 we hope you enjoy our blog as much as we enjoy writing it. 

Funky Giraffe Bibs

I have a very dribbley baby on my hands at the moment, Alfie is teething and don't I know about it! He isn't his usual happy Bonny self, he's turned into a Mardy baby that prefers to squeal than give me his big cheeky smile. 

I was moaning about all the dribble soaking his clothes and making himself cold and my friend on twitter pointed me in the direction of Funky Giraffe Bibs, they have lovely bibs and also do other bits of baby clothing. The bibs are stylish and so they go with anything. They do ranges for boys, girls and also unisex options! 

The delivery was very quick, I was so impressed when I saw them come through my letter box the day after I ordered them. 

I ordered 5bandana bibs as they have a great offer of 5bibs for £11 with free next delivery! Absolutely fantastic. 

Alfie very much approves of the bibs as they are so soft on his neck and comfortable that he just gets on with what he is doing and he's not pulling them off when playing around which he does with all his Velcro bibs, that's when he ends up with soaking wet clothes! The bibs have 2size options, so however old or young your little one is, they will fit perfectly! 

They have a range of designs so if you prefer plain or patterned they cater to your needs. 

I would recommend these fantastic bibs to any mummy or mum to be. They really are absolutely fantastic!! 

About Me- Tag

First off tell us your name and what you do.. 

I'm emma, and I'm a mummy to my beautiful Alfie. Before i had Alfie I worked in a salon& worked in retail. 

I live at home with..

My boyfriend Zach, who I've been with for nearly3years. And our gorgeous baby Alfie. 

My favourite thing to do is..

There's a few things I love doing, going for walks with my little family. Shopping- I love spending money!

My favourite thing to eat is.. 

I love dominos pizza! 

When I get cross I..

Ignore the person, I don't do confrontation!

Sometimes I worry because..

I don't worry about much really. I worry about my how the future is going to be when Alfie grows up. I'll just bring him up the best I can and hope everything's ok

My favourite book is..

I don't read much since being at school, I have read the Katie price books but I wouldn't read them again

My favourite toy is..

My iPhone, I do use it an awful lot!

 

I dislike..

Brussel sprouts! And being told what to do and how to bring up my child! 

When I grow up I want be.. 

I always said I wanted to be a hairdresser and I am! I have changed my mind and would now love to be a midwife! I absolutely love babies, and I think it would be amazing to look after all the little babies. Don't think I'm clever enough though

Thankyou for tagging me to do this Jenna, these tags are a great way to get to know everyone! 

70 Have You Ever?

Tagged by- 

@MyLifeAsAMummy. 

1. Taken a picture naked? Not fully naked no. 

2. Painted your room? Yes.

3. Kissed a member of the same sex? No.

4. Drove a car? Yes.

5. Danced in front of your mirror? Yes.

6. Had a crush? Yes.

7. Been dumped? No.

8. Stole money from a friend? No.

9. Gotten in a car with people you just met? Yes.

10. Been in a fist fight? No.

11. Snuck out of your house? No.

12. Had feelings for someone who didn’t have them back? Yes.

13. Been arrested? No.

14. Made out with a stranger? Yes.

15. Met up with a member of the opposite sex somewhere? Yes.

16. Left your house without telling your parents? No.

17. Had a crush on your neighbor? No.

18. Ditched school to do something more fun? No.

19. Slept in a bed with a member of the same sex? No.

20. Seen someone die? No.

21. Been on a plane? No.

22. Kissed a picture? Yes.

23. Slept in until 3? No.

24. Love someone or miss someone right now? Yes.

25. Laid on your back and watched cloud shapes go by? Yes.

26. Made a snow angel? No.

27. Played dress up? Yes.

28. Cheated while playing a game? Yes.

29. Been lonely? Yes.

30. Fallen asleep at work/school? No.

31. Been to a club? Yes.

32. Felt an earthquake? Yes.

33. Touched a snake? No.

34. Ran a red light? No.

35. Been suspended from school? No.

36. Had detention? Yes.

37. Been in a car accident? Yes.

38. Hated the way you look? Yes.

39. Witnessed a crime? No.

40. Pole danced? No.

41. Been lost? No.

42. Been to the opposite side of the country? No.

43. Felt like dying? No.

44. Cried yourself to sleep? Yes.

46. Sang karaoke? Yes.

47. Done something you told yourself you wouldn’t? Yes.

48. Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose? Yes.

49. Caught a snowflake on your tongue? Yes.

50. Kissed in the rain? Yes.

51. Sang in the shower? Yes.

52. Made out in a park? Yes.

53. Dream that you married someone? Yes.

54. Glued your hand to something? No.

55. Got your tongue stuck to a flag pole? No.

56. Ever gone to school partially naked? No.

57. Been a cheerleader? Yes.

58. Sat on a roof top? No.

59. Brush your teeth? Yes.

60. Ever too scared to watch scary movies alone? Yes.

61. Played chicken? No.

62. Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on? No.

63. Been told you’re hot by a complete stranger? Yes

64. Broken a bone? Yes.

65. Been easily amused? Yes.

66. Laughed so hard you cried? Yes.

67. Mooned/flashed someone? No.

68. Cheated on a test? No.

69. Forgotten someone’s name? No.

70. Slept naked? Yes

I tag- Jenna, Jess, Polly &Lucinda

Gro egg Review

Today I am going to review Alfie's gro egg, it's a brilliant little egg that tells you how warm your child's room is. The egg changes colour to the temperature of the room so you only need to glance over and you know if the room is too hot or too cold. 

There is a lot of talk about making sure your baby doesn't get too hot or cold while sleeping and this egg really does give you a piece of mind without having to check a thermometer, you just glance over. Even if your half asleep!

The egg colours are;

Blue- too cold 

Yellow-ideal

Orange- warm

Red- too warm

Obviously because the egg is lit up all night if it's plugged in, it's also a brilliant night light to soothe baby if they wake up in the middle of the night.

The egg retails at around £19-99, I would say it's worth it and you can buy little shells to put on top of your egg to make it look a little less egg-ish! We have Mickey the Monkey. You can get an owl or a penguin too. The shells retail at about £4-99. 

I would recommend this for any babys nursery, they also do lots more on their Website. I really want to try one of the sleeping bags next, especially with the chilly winter months coming up quickly. I've got my eye on a few bits so watch this space! 

Alfie-5month update

Alfie was5 months old on the 27th September, it's so scary how quick the time is going. I remember being in labour bouncing on my gym ball and now he's not my tiny little baby anymore. He moans and groans if I try to give him snuggles which is quite sad. He doesn't like being laid down anymore, he likes to be in his baby snug and he likes us to stand him up. He's already fed up of laying on his playmat. He rolled over for the first time yesterday!! I was out doing the food shopping and my boyfriend text me to tell me. Typical he would do it when I'm not there, but we did manage to get him to do another one when I got back. 

I still really want to take him swimming as he still loves his bath, still need to look into what I have around my area! 

He can sit up on his own now, he sits on the sofa with us when we're watching tele& he can sit for about 2mins before he starts to get unsteady but I'm so proud of him. 

He's developing so quickly and he's such a clever boy! He grabs everything, your hair, your nose, your ears.. Just about everything he can get in his little hands!! 

He is now in his cot, he's only just grown out of his Moses basket so we got good use out of it. He was a little unsure to start with, it's very different to his Moses basket& he's got loads of room to wiggle around now. He looks tiny in it, even though babies younger than Alfie go in there cots earlier on but I'm used to seeing my boy all snuggled up in his Moses basket. 

We can shout his name and he'll turn round to look at us. He doesn't do it to other family members, just mummy and daddy. He's still abit shy and unsettled with people, and will cry till he's back with me or his daddy. I know we should make him be with other people but i can't leave him crying on someone if he doesn't want to be with them. 

We will start weaning him soon, I did have ago at it but he wasn't too fussed so I thought I would wait til 6months. 

His hair is starting to grow on the top, he jus had a tuft of hair in the nape of his neck for ages. But he's starting to get very light hair all over and it's really fluffy! 

His personality is starting to come through so much now, he is very cheeky but a very good boy. 

Love my son so much :-)