Wot no Blog?!

I have reached the conclusion that I'm not too great at this blogging lark!! I go off at 'full speed' and then just lose pace... why oh why? It's not like there's nothing been happening in the world of easidream... I've literally been rushed off my feet. Tips please to get me back on track, urgently needed :o)

ewan's on his way to Bonnie Scotland

ewan's taking the rest of his flock north of the border to Bonnie Scotland this weekend, where he's appearing at The Scottish Baby Show on the Cheeky Rascals stand 416C. He really can't wait and is already packing his suitcase ready for the journey! Come along to see him on the stand at The SECC Glasgow 23 - 25 Apr, where he's up for grabs at a Special Show Offer price. Be sure to grab your ewan at the show and you'll be sure to grab some quality sleep!!

All washed up at Harrogate!!

Harrogate has come and gone in what seemed like a whirlwind!! We experienced what must have been the worst weather for years but did manage to squeeze in a trip to the famous Betty's Tea Rooms... an absolute delight!!

I met up with my old pal Clare from Coochico, we had a stand next to each other in Hall B and this made the whole three days an absolute pleasure.

Clare produces a fantastic range of baby hooded bath towels and aprons for when you are grappling with your LO at bath time. It really is a must to visit her site where you can all the beautiful products she has added to her range. The quality of the Coochico brand has lead to numerous well deserved awards ...... I only wish they had been around when my flock were little.

Baby Boom for September on the cards

Heavens it seems that the long cold winter has sparked a baby boom for September 2010!!
It could be a busy time at easidream HQ, as we cope with the rush from parents needing that oh so precious quality sleep.

Cry it out - NO WAY BABY!!

Well, here it is again......The controversial topic of controlled crying!

It seems that a 6 year Australian study recommends that doctors and health care workers advise parents to adopt controlled crying - allowing your baby to cry itself to sleep - as a method to beat sleep problems.

They have produced various statistics which show that it appears to work, saying that it does not harm your baby and that this should be reassuring for parents. All I have to say is yes, even though I hate to admit it, I did try this method ONCE with Bradley - I was desperate!! He was so strong willed that he screamed for what seemed like hours (although I'm sure it wasn't that long at all) and eventually vomited all over himself and the cot. I ended up like a complete nervous wreck, convinced I had irrevocably damaged my baby and wondered for weeks whatever had possessed me to inflict this ordeal on my poor defenseless baby. My advice... DON'T DO IT! There are so many other methods out there to encourage a healthy sleep pattern, that resulting to completely distressing your baby to a point where they are distraught, screaming relentlessly and gasping for breath, just isn't one of them.

Anyone out there tried controlled crying?

Cot death risk could be detected by a simple blood test

A recent article announcing a possible break through in cot death makes interesting reading and if a simple blood test does help detect the potential risk, it could be the news that all parents have been waiting for.

French scientists believe their could be a link between a heart defect and the risk of cot death. The fault in the baby's heart causes it to slow down, in some cases stopping altogether and it is hoped that a simple blood test at birth could detect the presence of the heart default.


The Foundation of Sudden Infant Death are impressed with the research and even suggested that it could help explain why babies are at risk of cot death whilst apparently being healthy.


Let's hope that further research confirms the initial research findings.

easidream goes global..we're on the news in China

Wow how cool is this?

easidream has been featured on the CCTV 9 News Network in China! It seems news is spreading around the globe and what's more, my pointing finger and 'kid's photo' has gone global too!! Bradley & Co...will you ever forgive me?!