Hollie Bond

2 months ago | madeformums.com | Hollie Bond

The new collection spans three categories: everyday playwear, nightwear, and UV swimwear. Each piece showcases illustrations from Jansson’s Moomin stories, now reimagined in striking shades of blue, pink, and yellow as part of the exclusive “Moomin Play” artworks. The everyday playwear line consists of soft, play-friendly tops, dresses, sweatshirts, and shorts designed for outdoors adventure.

2 months ago | madeformums.com | Hollie Bond

To help you keep up a regular bedtime story routine with your child and benefit from all the positives of sharing a book together each night, we've rounded up some of the best children's books to read before bed. Our list includes classic tales that have been read by parents for decades as well as new favourites, interactive books and relaxing stories for all ages. You can buy all of these books in shops, online or borrow them from your local library. Don't just take our word for it though.

Feb 11, 2025 | madeformums.com | Hollie Bond

If you’re fed up of hearing “I’ve got nothing to play with” or “I’m bored” even though your child has hundreds of toys, you'll also be pleased to hear that the same study found having fewer toys encourages children to play more creatively1 and with a greater focus due to being less distracted. Plus, when toys are organised clearly and in a way that a child can access themselves they're less likely to need your input to start playing well or feel like they are overwhelmed by choice.

Feb 6, 2025 | madeformums.com | Hollie Bond

Time to Talk Day on 6 February 2025, part of the wider Children’s Mental Health Week from 3–9 February, is the perfect time to start broaching the subject with your child and take those first steps to ensure your child knows they can come to you for help whatever the problem in the future. To help you, we spoke to mental health charity Mind, for their tips on how to broach the subject of mental health with your child, whether they're already struggling or not.

Jan 28, 2025 | madeformums.com | Hollie Bond

The most important nutrients for a pregnant woman that the NHS advise supplementing are folic acid (particularly before conceiving and in early pregnancy) and supplements containing 10mcg of vitamin D. However, some pregnant women may also need extra omega-3 and iodine, and vegan women will need to ensure they are consuming adequate amounts of vitamin B12, which can only be found naturally in animal food products.