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Having a baby is both a daunting and exciting time.  Changes to your body can be scary and some find the pressures of pregnancy hard to cope with, while others are lucky enough to sail through having that ‘glowing’ look throughout.  Here I was at 33 weeks pregnant with my third child, finding pregnancy harder to bare the second time around.  Juggling my toddler twin girls, business and career took a toll on me at the end of the day! With my first pregnancy I was super organised and had my baby list organised well in advance with many items bought for the nursery and my hospital bag packed!  This time I realised I have not done anything – of course I had the twin’s old nursery furniture and clothes but was rather complacent with regards to everything else thinking I will never need that much really…  But I had to do some research and created that all important newborn checklist ! Lots of lists out there seem to omit, as far as I’m concerned, important parts. Of course whether yo

This is my current situation as my girls are only 12months and are already attempting to make a jailbreak. This is so scary and I know its also scary for new mums and in order to avoid any domestic accident we tend to rush to switch up the beds. In my opinion, don't rush right out and buy a new bed the day your toddler first climbs out of the crib. He or she may not be ready to move to a new bed, and it may not be safe for him or her to be up and about during the night when everyone else is asleep. Buy yourself some time by lowering the crib mattress as far as possible, so the side rails are relatively higher and more difficult to climb over or buy a convertible crib that turns into a toddler bed with the removal of the front panel, this can make the change seem less drastic to a toddler. This is what we offer at Custard and Mustard Craft, making easy to transition for your toddler. Another reason parents make the switch to a toddler bed is the impending arrival of another baby.

A quality crib is the most important furniture purchase expectant parents will make. To ensure you get the best value out of your crib, it is important to purchase a convertible crib. A convertible crib, also known as a 3-in-1, will initially be your baby’s crib. When your child begins to climb out, it is time to transition your child to the daybed configuration. With most convertible cribs, the front end of the crib is removed and the mattress is lowered to its lowest level to become a daybed. This set-up will still use the crib mattress and its usually used only for a short time as the crib mattress is small. Once your child outgrows the crib mattress, you can purchase the conversion kit for your crib so that it will become a double bed requiring a double or full mattress. With that, your bed can be used indefinitely.

Finding the best mattress for your baby can be hard work. In fact, there are so many styles, makes and models of mattresses but one of the easiest ways to begin is to decide what size of mattress you should get for your baby and the type. It has been reported that latex mattresses tend to be springier and durable for a baby bed. I was recently asked what kind of mattress is available at custardandmustardcraft and I immediately said "the mattress best for your baby", generally assuming that the client is aware of the different types of baby mattresses. That should not have been my answer, hence the need to blog about it and provide more insight to the kind of mattress best for your baby.   It is common for parents to pay more attention to a child’s bed frame, comforters, and bed sheets than to the mattress. This is unfortunate because there is probably no item in a child’s bedroom that is more important to a baby's health than the mattress. Children sleep longer and d

If you’re preparing the nest for a new arrival and have resist finding out the gender of your baby, you may be in need of some nursery decorating inspiration. Or perhaps you simply aren’t excited by traditional colours. Either way, forget outmoded ideas of blue for boys and pink for girls and make life easier by choosing a colour scheme that will suit either gender. With a clever use of paint, prints, accessories and the right furniture, you can create a room you’ll feel proud to bring your baby home to and that will work for your family for years to come. Create something truly unique with Modern Nursery Décor! Sometimes it's the small things that make the whole room...like a Modern Rug or some Modern Wall Stickers can really pull your design together. If you need it, we at #custardandmustardcraft can help out, just send us an email on custardandmustardcraft @gmail.com  and we can explain all the options. Introduce subdued pattern -  A nursery decked out in bold printed wal

We love to write about interior design at custard and mustard craft, so our inspiration today is COLOURS ! Most parents will agree that providing their children with a wonderful living space in which they can thrive, learn and play is of paramount importance, which is why colours in a nursery is an awesome idea.  [Read more...] A child’s surroundings can have a huge impact on how they grow and develop, so parents should always try to make their children’s living spaces as comfortable and fun as possible within their means. I remember growing up for me was so much fun with plenty of pictures and bright colourful artwork up on my walls. Sleeping in a bed that looks like a pirate ship or a pink princess’ wagon, as one can imagine, would probably fill a child’s life with endless hours of joy. There are plenty of great wallpaper options, or if you don’t want to commit, what about wall stickers and murals? Colour play an important part, no matter whether your style is modern, countr