Some @ctilburymakeup spam for my grid 😍 what ar Some @ctilburymakeup spam for my grid 😍 what are you all doing for Valentine’s/ Galentines? I’ve got a Valentine’s Gift Guide up on the blog if you fancy a nosey or a post all about the best Charlotte Tilbury products if Valentine’s isn’t your thing!💗
I popped up a review and swatches of the stunning I popped up a review and swatches of the stunning @urbandecaycosmetics Naked Ultraviolet palette on the blog earlier today 🙊 I am obsessed 😍 this palette has the perfect mix of neutrals and pinky purple blues 💜💙 there’s a shade for practically every eye look you can imagine 😍 link in bio if you fancy a nosey ⭐️
You may have already seen me share on my stories b You may have already seen me share on my stories but I couldn’t not share here too 🙊 @lookfantastic have a fab deal on today; Get £10 off a £25 spend (for new customers) using the code RACHAEL-R2Q0 😍 this little @narsissist mini wanted palette is only £16 when you use the code RACHAEL-R2Q0 (affiliate) 🌟 what are you going to treat yourself to?😍
I’m just finishing off a belated best of 2020 sk I’m just finishing off a belated best of 2020 skincare and make up post to pop up on the blog tonight 🙊 is it just me that has a tonne of skincare favs and not many make up ones this year?! 2020 has definitely been all about pamper nights and self care rather than doing my make up to head out 🙈 what were your fav products over the past year 🤷🏼‍♀️🌟
Merry ‘Christmas Eve’ Eve 🎄 It may not be t Merry ‘Christmas Eve’ Eve 🎄 It may not be the Christmas we’ve all been hoping for but I’m still going to do some festive makeup and make the most of the Santa magic with Theodore ✨
Still so obsessed with @hourglasscosmetics powders Still so obsessed with @hourglasscosmetics powders 😍 this lil blush is in the shade Mood Exposure and it’s the perfect nude and plum combo for this time of year ✨ Cult Beauty’s Christmas sale has started early and loads of the bits I featured in my Beauty Gift Guide are reduced - well worth having a nosey if you’re in the mood to treat yourself 🎁 link in my bio to check out my gift guide🎄
AD I cannot believe we’re in the last full week AD I cannot believe we’re in the last full week before Christmas 😱 December has gone in the blink of an eye! If you’re still looking for some last minute gift ideas (or looking for some pamper treats for yourself over the festive season 🙊) then @scottishfinesoaps have kindly given me a 20% code to share with you valid until Christmas Eve! Just pop RAMBLING20 in during checkout for those last minute presents! 🎁✨ I’ll have a full blog post live tomorrow with some extra details on the beautiful Original Recipes range 🥰 have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?? 🎄
I cannot believe Christmas is next week 😱 where I cannot believe Christmas is next week 😱 where has the time gone?!? I’ve popped a Beauty Gift Guide up on the blog for some last minute gift ideas but get ordering quick because those last posting dates are looming 🙈 Link in my bio if you fancy a nosey! I’m not going to lie there’s multiple bits I’m eyeing up for myself, To me, Love me?!🤷🏼‍♀️😂 what are you hoping to find under the tree for yourself this Christmas?🎄
#ad You may have seen my post the other week all a #ad You may have seen my post the other week all about my new fav spot treatment from @botanicallabuk. It’s become a permanent part of my skincare routine so I thought I’d try out some more from Botanical Lab’s range. I’ve been trying out their Turmeric Balancing Face Wash and Hemp and Matcha Tea Clarifying Face Mask. The Turmeric Face Wash in particular works beautifully with the serum. It contains turmeric extract and salicylic acid to help minimise breakouts whilst gently cleansing your face. I love how soft and clean my face feels after my night time skincare and it’s making a huge difference to my hormonal breakouts plus at only £4.99 it’s a bargain cleanser. 🙊
All @botanicallabuk products are vegan friendly, cruelty free & include natural ingredients 😍. You can pick them up from www.botanicallab.com, superdrug.com or at your local @superdrug #BotanicalLab #ItsNaturalChemistry
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Baby, Motherhood, Parenting, Pregnancy · April 30, 2020

Our Top 5 Baby Essentials

Now Theodore is one (where has this last year and a half gone?!) I thought I’d put together a post on my baby essentials now I’ve thoroughly tried and tested everything. Aside from the obvious clothes, nappies (we use cloth nappies) and wipes, these are a few products that made parenting in those early days that little bit easier. What’s top of one mums ‘must have’ list might not even appear on another though so this is just what worked best for us.

Mama Designs Cellular Blankets

I couldn’t have been without these blankets, Theodore still uses them for naps and bedtime and even when we’re snuggling on the sofa. They wash so well (and trust me ours have been washed a lot!) and dry really quickly. Cellular blankets are the only safe blanket recommended for newborns because they’re breathable, they keep little ones cool in summer and cosy in winter. Slightly more expensive than your average cellular blanket but well worth the investment in my opinion, we now have 4 in rotation! I also love that the Mama Designs blankets have a different range of colours other than your generic white, blue and pink.

Shnuggle Bath

Whenever I was pregnant I read so many posts about how having a separate baby bath was a waste of money, boy were they wrong! I’d purchased an angelcare bath seat but because of my section I couldn’t even bend over the bath to use it and on the one occasion my mum gave Theodore a bath for me he hated it because he was barely covered in any water. I picked up a Shnuggle Bath from my local Mothercare and was amazed at how much easier bath time was! It was able to fit in my kitchen sink so I didn’t have to bend and Theodore loved sitting up in it like a big boy and was super cosy because the water level went much higher. Once I’d recovered from my section I was able to put the bath in my shower tray so he could splash about to his hearts content. Even at a year he would still fit in it so you definitely get good use for your money.

Izmi Baby Carrier

I’ve gone on and on about this carrier since the second I tried it and if you read my post on baby wearing you’ll already know all about it but honestly I cannot recommend this carrier enough. It takes seconds to put on, it can be used from birth and is an every day staple for me! Baby wearing makes life so much easier whether it’s to have both hands free to get some things around the house done, for a walk on terrain not cut out for a pram or for running into shops.

Babymoov B Pillow

Whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding I absolutely love the B pillow from Babymoov. I was kindly gifted it by Kidly during pregnancy and I slept on it every night as it helped with my awful heartburn. Once Theodore was born it became my feeding pillow and it was so comfy to use. It’s filled with little microbeads so depending on how you squish it you can have a soft or firm pillow.

Cybex Eesy S Twist

Admittedly this is a little on the more pricey side and I know some people aren’t in the market for two prams but the Cybex Eesy S Twist was a life saver for me in the early days. Theodore used a Cybex car sear that was compatible with the Eesy S using adapters. The Eesy S folds up so insanely tiny it slotted perfectly into the space on the floor behind Theodore’s car seat in the car. Whenever Theodore would fall asleep in his car seat I’d plug it into the Eesy S and be able to do my shopping without disturbing him. Yes I could have attached it to my Bugaboo but having a big bulky pram when running in and out of shops isn’t ideal. The Eesy S is so lightweight, manoeuvrable and tiny, it fits between shopping aisles no bother. I’d have been lost without this pram, it made life so much easier.

Top 5 Baby Essentials

What were some of your must have baby items?

Top 5 Baby Essentials

Top 5 Baby Essentials

Top 5 Baby Essentials

Top 5 Baby Essentials
Top 5 Baby Essentials

Top 5 Baby Essentials

Top 5 Baby Essentials

Top 5 Baby Essentials

Top 5 Baby Essentials

Top 5 Baby Essentials

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Top 5 Baby Essentials

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Comments

  1. Cara says

    April 30, 2020 at 9:04 pm

    This is fab to know! It’s not relevant to me (yet anyway) but it’s really useful and I would definitely pass this post on to anyone I know looking for recommendations. Thanks for sharing! xxx

    Reply
  2. Rachael says

    April 30, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    We absolutely love our Shnuggle bath! We used it with Teddy and now again with Oliver. It’s genius xx

    Reply
  3. Rachel Calter says

    April 30, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    Ooh some things I definitely need to look into. The pillow sounds fab xx

    Reply
  4. Georgia Coady says

    April 30, 2020 at 9:48 pm

    That pushchair looks fab!! Lovely post, found this so useful, and I’m sure many other parents will too! ❤️X

    Reply
  5. Emma @sophieellaandme says

    May 1, 2020 at 12:08 am

    Oh we loved our Shnuggle bath, that was definitely one of our best baby buys too! X

    Reply
  6. lwah says

    May 1, 2020 at 8:19 am

    Such a good blog! I think it’s so helpful might need to go shopping now 😂

    Reply
  7. Whitney says

    May 1, 2020 at 8:40 am

    My next to me crib was one of those things I wasn’t going to get but was so glad I did! Definitely helped after having a section!

    Reply
  8. Katie says

    May 1, 2020 at 9:02 am

    That pram sounds amazing! I’ve always thought about getting a smaller pram with a second baby too. So if we’re lucky enough to have another baby I would definitely check this out. I absolutely love our Tutti Bambini Cozzee Crib, it’s massive and Elara stayed in if from birth until 7 months when she went into her own room! Xx

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  9. Mollie says

    May 1, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    Mines definitely the 4moms mamaroo! Couldn’t have lived without it.

    Reply
  10. Billie says

    May 2, 2020 at 5:45 pm

    I loveeee my next to me helped so much !!

    Reply
  11. Hayley Warren says

    May 3, 2020 at 11:57 pm

    This is such a great post! I can imagine that preparing for a baby is very overwhelming.

    Reply

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Some @ctilburymakeup spam for my grid 😍 what ar Some @ctilburymakeup spam for my grid 😍 what are you all doing for Valentine’s/ Galentines? I’ve got a Valentine’s Gift Guide up on the blog if you fancy a nosey or a post all about the best Charlotte Tilbury products if Valentine’s isn’t your thing!💗
I popped up a review and swatches of the stunning I popped up a review and swatches of the stunning @urbandecaycosmetics Naked Ultraviolet palette on the blog earlier today 🙊 I am obsessed 😍 this palette has the perfect mix of neutrals and pinky purple blues 💜💙 there’s a shade for practically every eye look you can imagine 😍 link in bio if you fancy a nosey ⭐️
You may have already seen me share on my stories b You may have already seen me share on my stories but I couldn’t not share here too 🙊 @lookfantastic have a fab deal on today; Get £10 off a £25 spend (for new customers) using the code RACHAEL-R2Q0 😍 this little @narsissist mini wanted palette is only £16 when you use the code RACHAEL-R2Q0 (affiliate) 🌟 what are you going to treat yourself to?😍
I’m just finishing off a belated best of 2020 sk I’m just finishing off a belated best of 2020 skincare and make up post to pop up on the blog tonight 🙊 is it just me that has a tonne of skincare favs and not many make up ones this year?! 2020 has definitely been all about pamper nights and self care rather than doing my make up to head out 🙈 what were your fav products over the past year 🤷🏼‍♀️🌟
Merry ‘Christmas Eve’ Eve 🎄 It may not be t Merry ‘Christmas Eve’ Eve 🎄 It may not be the Christmas we’ve all been hoping for but I’m still going to do some festive makeup and make the most of the Santa magic with Theodore ✨
Still so obsessed with @hourglasscosmetics powders Still so obsessed with @hourglasscosmetics powders 😍 this lil blush is in the shade Mood Exposure and it’s the perfect nude and plum combo for this time of year ✨ Cult Beauty’s Christmas sale has started early and loads of the bits I featured in my Beauty Gift Guide are reduced - well worth having a nosey if you’re in the mood to treat yourself 🎁 link in my bio to check out my gift guide🎄
AD I cannot believe we’re in the last full week AD I cannot believe we’re in the last full week before Christmas 😱 December has gone in the blink of an eye! If you’re still looking for some last minute gift ideas (or looking for some pamper treats for yourself over the festive season 🙊) then @scottishfinesoaps have kindly given me a 20% code to share with you valid until Christmas Eve! Just pop RAMBLING20 in during checkout for those last minute presents! 🎁✨ I’ll have a full blog post live tomorrow with some extra details on the beautiful Original Recipes range 🥰 have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?? 🎄
I cannot believe Christmas is next week 😱 where I cannot believe Christmas is next week 😱 where has the time gone?!? I’ve popped a Beauty Gift Guide up on the blog for some last minute gift ideas but get ordering quick because those last posting dates are looming 🙈 Link in my bio if you fancy a nosey! I’m not going to lie there’s multiple bits I’m eyeing up for myself, To me, Love me?!🤷🏼‍♀️😂 what are you hoping to find under the tree for yourself this Christmas?🎄
#ad You may have seen my post the other week all a #ad You may have seen my post the other week all about my new fav spot treatment from @botanicallabuk. It’s become a permanent part of my skincare routine so I thought I’d try out some more from Botanical Lab’s range. I’ve been trying out their Turmeric Balancing Face Wash and Hemp and Matcha Tea Clarifying Face Mask. The Turmeric Face Wash in particular works beautifully with the serum. It contains turmeric extract and salicylic acid to help minimise breakouts whilst gently cleansing your face. I love how soft and clean my face feels after my night time skincare and it’s making a huge difference to my hormonal breakouts plus at only £4.99 it’s a bargain cleanser. 🙊
All @botanicallabuk products are vegan friendly, cruelty free & include natural ingredients 😍. You can pick them up from www.botanicallab.com, superdrug.com or at your local @superdrug #BotanicalLab #ItsNaturalChemistry
My Gift Guide for little ones is now live on PaleG My Gift Guide for little ones is now live on PaleGirlRambling featuring these adorable little @peepulpeople peg dolls 🙊😍 think I’m finally sorted for Theodore’s presents, just need to get wrapping 🙊 do you wrap your little ones presents or do you use a Santa sack?🤔

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