Muslin, a material with a rich and long history, first made in the city of Mosul (now in Iraq), from which it derived its name. Early Indian muslins were handwoven of extremely fine hand spun yarns.  They were imported into Europe, from India, in the 17th century, later to be manufactured in Scotland and England. Muslin material is a plain-woven cotton fabric made in various weights.  The best quality muslins are fine and smooth in texture and are woven from ..read more

Baby’s Development: Did you know? At 12 months a baby’s brain has doubled in size… Let’s look at some of the baby milestones at 12 months and how we can encourage their further development. Baby's helpless newborn days feel like a lifetime away and they love being in control of their own movements.  SITTING Baby can now shift from a lying position to a sitting position easily, can probably sit for long periods of time, and can twist and turn ..read more

Check out babyblooms top tips: Hydration If you breastfeed your baby you may find they want to feed a little more often. They shouldn’t need any water if they're under 6 months old as breast milk is as hydrating as water. If your baby is having formula then they may need a little cooled boiled water but try to keep this to a minimum and not just before a feed. Mum needs to keep well hydrated too, drink plenty of water Sleeping and Bedding ..read more

The birth of a newborn baby is a very special occasion and we know that you want to send your love as quickly as possible. Here at Babyblooms we have lots of newborn baby gift ideas and we can help you send your love by next day delivery! If you are not able to deliver your new baby gift in person then we have the next best thing. We have a gorgeous range of newborn baby gifts, all carefully chosen ..read more

Let's hear it for the dads, the daddys, the papas, the dadas, the abbus and the step dads. Sometimes grumpy, often busy, but always ready for a cuddle. All dads are softies at heart and deserve to be spoilt on Father's Day. If you have little ones at home and you are looking for ways to keep them busy (particularly hard at the moment) then we have included some ideas below for easy to make, homemade Father's Day cards. Using ..read more

Here if you need us. These are strange and difficult times for lots of people. We know that many of you are missing out on some very special family occasions and we are seeing first hand how hard self isolation is for lots of you. Because each one of our gifts can be sent with your own, personal gift message we have a unique window into your life and we feel truly privileged to play a part in helping you ..read more

Becoming a new mother is a joyous time for the mum, the family and their friends – with the sole focus of all this doe-eyed adoration being on the new arrival. Within weeks the precious bundle of joy will be showered with an array of beautiful gifts from toys to teddies, cots to clothes and books to blankets: but what about the new Mum gifts? So often a new Mum will be inundated with baby gifts without anything for themselves ..read more

Mum-to-be is often overlooked as so much is bought and gifted for the Baby-to-be.Maybe you just found out your partner’s pregnant – what do you buy her?Don’t worry! Let us help with this quick guide to the 5 best gift ideas for a mum-to-be, to suit budgets from £10 to £150 ..read more

Babyblooms has got Christmas all wrapped up for you. To suit budgets from £10 to £125, here are the top 2021 gifts for baby’s first Christmas.   Baby's Christmas Teddy Bib Cracker £10 Perfect as a new-born baby’s first Christmas gift, this little super soft white bib comes wrapped in a cute Christmas cracker. The 100% cotton baby bib is decorated with a delightful Christmas teddy bear motif making a fun gift for baby. Gift wrapped in a cute, ribbon-tied Christmas ..read more

With remote working becoming commonplace in the COVID-19 era, it is more important than ever to focus on the wellbeing of employees and colleagues alike. Milestones in life, such as welcoming a new baby into the world, are the perfect moments to remind someone how valued they are.     What is the perfect gift for a new baby? The options are endless – from flowers for mum to new baby essentials like blankets, clothes or toys. Here are the 5 ..read more