MadeForMums

Welcome! At MadeForMums, we provide reliable advice from both professionals and experienced parents on topics like pregnancy, childbirth, infants, toddlers, and school-age kids. We also feature competitions and discussion forums. Our goal is to offer you everything you need to make your parenting journey smoother and more enjoyable! MadeForMums is managed by a dedicated team of journalists (many of whom are mothers) who aim to create a valuable online resource for mothers, expectant parents, and anyone looking to start a family. We also welcome dads, grandparents, and caregivers to join our community!

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‘They haven’t banned me yet!’ – Olympic legend leaves the other mums in the dust at son's sports day race

6 days ago | madeformums.com | Ruairidh Pritchard

In video footage from the event — which you can watch below — Shelly-Ann is seen warming up like she’s about to hit an international final, and then taking off with trademark precision and power. The race was over in seconds, and so was any hope for the other parents.
Universal Credit payments are going up – but many parents won’t see the rise until May

6 days ago | madeformums.com | Ruairidh Pritchard

The good news? The increase is real. The not-so-good news? Thanks to how Universal Credit is calculated, most families won’t see the higher payment until May. The delay comes down to how Universal Credit is assessed. Universal Credit is paid monthly in arrears and based on your “assessment period” – a rolling month where the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) looks at your earnings, deductions and eligibility.
Thousands of products seized in UK crackdown on illegal American candy

6 days ago | madeformums.com | Ruairidh Pritchard

In a major raid, officers visited 30 small retail shops and wholesalers in Newcastle, removing 4,467 non-compliant items with an estimated street value of £6,000.
Best audiobooks for kids to listen to in 2025

1 week ago | madeformums.com | Laura Wybrow

Thankfully, reading’s had a glow-up – and audiobooks now make it super easy (and mess-free) to keep kids entertained, whether you’re at home, on the go, or just trying to avoid another hour of screen time. From the Yoto Player’s massive story card library (yes, it includes the entire Harry Potter series) to Toniebox tales from Roald Dahl and National Geographic, there’s something for every age and interest.
1 in 3 pregnant women get anaemia – but a new trial hopes early iron can stop it

1 week ago | madeformums.com | Ruairidh Pritchard

The PANDA trial (short for Prevention of Anaemia in Pregnancy) is being led by NHS Blood and Transplant in partnership with the University of Oxford, and it's aiming to answer a surprisingly unanswered question: could a simple daily iron tablet, taken from early pregnancy, actually stop anaemia from developing at all? Around 1 in 3 pregnant women in the UK develop anaemia—a condition where your body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen.
MPs call for return to outdoor play in England as experts warn childhood is 'shrinking'

1 week ago | madeformums.com | Ruairidh Pritchard

Once a staple of childhood, outdoor playtime has been steadily vanishing from children’s lives in England — and with it, vital developmental benefits. Unlike Scotland and Wales, where the right to play is embedded in law, England currently has no national requirement for outdoor play provision. The last dedicated play strategy, introduced in 2008, was scrapped just two years later. Since then, say campaigners, the picture has worsened.
20 of the best board games for kids and families

1 week ago | madeformums.com | Helen Brown

Looking for extra entertainment? Discover our quiz for kids. From animals to fairy tales, we’ve roundedup 100+ fun and age-appropriate quiz questions for children aged 3–11 with answers included. Also discover riddles for kids and kids jokes. We've rolled a lot of dice, spun a lot of spinners and had a fair few slightly over-competitive moments in our quest to find the best board games for children of all ages, from pre-schooler to teen.
The hidden cost of parenting in 2025: New data shows families are cutting back on food, fuel and fun

1 week ago | madeformums.com | Ruairidh Pritchard

The March 2025 update from the ONS's Opinions and Lifestyle Survey reveals that one in three parents in the UK would be unable to pay a necessary, unexpected expense of £850. The pressure is even more intense for single parents: a staggering 64% of adults living alone with at least one dependent child say they couldn’t afford such a cost. And it’s not just about one-off expenses.
Primary school offer day 2025: What to do if your child didn’t get their first choice

1 week ago | madeformums.com | Ruairidh Pritchard

If that includes your child, we’ve got everything you need to know about next steps, appeals, and what to expect now. There’s no doubt it’s an anxious wait. However, the data shows that most families get a place at a preferred school.
Why saying “be careful” might actually be making your child less safe

1 week ago | madeformums.com | Ruairidh Pritchard

But while it’s a natural way to try and keep our children safe, parenting experts now suggest that this go-to warning might not be as helpful as we think – and could even make kids more anxious, less responsive and more likely to ignore real danger when it counts.