KIDS
Tips for curly hair
I have the most boring hair in the world -- straight and, especially since having children, super thin. So I am a wee bit jealous of my daughter Coco's lovely, mop of curly hair, ringlets and all. I am, however, not jealous of all the knots she gets in her hair. Many a tear has ...
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TUESDAY TIPS
Tuesday Tips: a pretty plaster for every little pain
Since having children I've developed a fun little interest: I pick up cool Band-Aids wherever I find them. Especially when I travel I tend to be on the lookout for new designs. It's a fun little present to bring back to the kids and they are always so happy with them! I like to keep them everywhere. In the kitchen drawer (mostly ...
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BABY
Our little bath time zoo
It must have been over four years ago that I got cute animal towels for Sara and Pim, and we've been using them ever since, day after day. Sara the elephant and Pim the lion -- it quickly became a tradition after each bath. So when Ava started to walk, we got her the zebra towel, ...
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BABY
More country differences: caring for the umbilical stump.
My #1 was born in London, and on discharge from the hospital I was told to bathe the baby regularly and that the stump would fall off pretty soon. That's it, simple and practical. Then the midwife who came to our home a couple of times checked on it. #2 was born last week in Milan, and stumps ...
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