The unexpected mourning  I still vividly remember saying goodbye to my 3-year-old son before my induction. The guilt of knowing his world was about to change and he was unaware, made it feel like the worst kind of betrayal. Being a first-time mother, guilt was a familiar feeling, but mourning was unexpected. I realise this sounds utterly ridiculous when you have a very healthy and alive child, but it was saying goodbye to a time when it was just 'three of us'. As I buckled him into his car seat in his fluffy gown and navy star slippers, the goodbye felt physically painful. Thi ..read more

Practical pregnancy gifts for the Mum-to-be  Are you looking to acknowledge and celebrate the journey of motherhood by surprising a pregnant friend with a thoughtful and practical gift box? With so many choices it can be tricky to know where to start. From our experience as a new Mum and baby gifting service, we've put our heads together to come up with some ideas to consider when choosing a maternity gift to achieve your goal of making the new Mum feel special and celebrated! Consider her needs: A pregnant lady has some pretty obvious desires at this time of her life. The prac ..read more

  Gifting can be a thoughtful and meaningful way to show appreciation, celebrate special occasions, or simply brighten someone's day. However, the art of gifting is not always easy, and choosing the right gift can be a daunting task. Here are a few tips for mastering the art of gifting:Consider the recipient's interests and preferences: One of the keys to selecting a meaningful gift is to consider the recipient's interests and preferences. This can help ensure that the gift is something they will truly appreciate and enjoy. 1. Personalize the gift: Adding a personal touch to a ..read more

  Infant loss keepsake gift idea It can be incredibly difficult to find the right words to say when a friend has experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, or after birth. The pain and grief they are feeling is unimaginable, and no words can fully convey the depth of your support and sympathy. But one way you can show your support and offer some comfort is by sending a personalised baby keepsake box.  An angel baby memory box is a small, decorative box that can be used to store mementos, photos, and other sentimental items. For someone who has lost a baby, a kee ..read more

 New to Friday's Child Baby Gifts are our Personalised Keepsake boxes with compartments! Adding an extra special (and practical) touch to our much sought-after baby memory boxes, these are now available to purchase here baby keepsake box with compartments From the moment you are pregnant, you start to keep special items from your pregnancy. Some may keep their pregnancy test, first scans are a definite favourite, bump pics and the list goes on. Your collection of treasures just keeps growing after birth and beyond. From their hospital bracelet, birth announcement card, baby blanket ..read more

We love a celebration – any excuse for a party and a cute theme and we’re excited. That’s why we’re loving the latest craze – gender reveal parties and announcements  – could you think of a better theme? After all, the discovery of a babies gender is still one of life’s greatest surprises.  It seems as though the number of couples finding out the sex of their baby prior to birth is on the increase, and is particularly common when it comes to second pregnancies. If this is your second baby you are probably not planning on having ..read more

It’s instances like these that I find myself absolutely mesmerised, not to mention crazy jealous, of how imaginative some people are. ‘When my baby sleeps’ is a captivating picture book by mum Adele Enerson that she created as she imagined the dreams of her new born baby Mila.   Throughout the book we’re transported on an imaginative journey through the irresistible dreamscapes of Mila as a butterfly, book worm, mermaid and astronaut. Adele actually set up these scenes around Mila as she slept to photograph them for the book!   The creativity and uniqueness of this book tr ..read more

The $6000 nappy fund. Like I’m sure most couples contemplating children, we put a lot of thought into if we were mentally ‘ready’. Most of our time was spent discussing how this would affect our ability to travel to Europe on a whim (even though we had yet to travel on a whim thus far, even up the coast). Much discussion was had about the logistics of where we would park the pram in our 2 bedroom apartment. You know, those were the ‘challenges’ we busily contemplated. In fact, the only real financial implications we grappled with, was how we were going to afford the $6000 obste ..read more

When you’re pregnant, it’s only natural that your waking moments (and maybe your dreams, too!) are consumed by thoughts of tiny shoes and snuggly growsuits. But, before the little one arrives, it’s good to think ahead and make some initial preparations so you aren’t constantly playing catch-up once they arrive. It’s important that those first few months are relaxed and as enjoyable as possible for your new little family. This is not the time to stress about your to-do list!  As sent in by our fantastic panel of mums, here are the top tips for getting life in order before baby arrives. &n ..read more

Now the littlest man in your life can also be bang on trend with his Italian made boat shoes! It’s official, we are in love with these miniature suede loafers by Dutch company Le Petit Tom ®. We admit, they are a tad on the decadent side at approx $70 AUD a pop…but can you honestly resist? It’s high time there were some stylish options for all the little bambinos out there.  Le Petit Tom ® are handmade in Italy crafted from the finest Italian leathers and suedes so they are also super comfortable and flexible for little feet. Le Petit Tom ship worldwide (approx $30  to Syd ..read more