Most little girls love dressing up as pretty fairies or princesses but when your child asks you if they can have a fairy themed bedroom with fairy bedding and accessories where do you start looking?

At fairy bedding we hope to answer that question for you by collecting all things fairy themed in one place so you can save yourself the time of searching the internet. We only feature on line retailers who operate 100% secure shopping facilities and regularly check out going links to ensure that we offer you the best service.

Disney Fairies are now catching up with their sister princess range as a firm favourite and they are a popular choice for fairy fans. Tinkerbell’s striking green costume allows you to have fun with decorating and accessorising the room. Remember to add sparkly accents with glitter paint or glow in the dark stick on shapes and if your child is old enough you can include fairy lights for that magical glow and finishing touch.

You can invite Tinkerbell and her Disney Fairies friends to your child’s birthday party too or go for a more generic fairy theme. Why not ditch soft play and bouncy castles and try resurrecting the traditional party with games and activities for the kids to get stuck in to.

Your child will learn valuable life skills playing in make believe world so encourage them to let their imaginations run free.

Getting a toddler to sleep all through the night, when they first use their junior beds can be a stressful ordeal for both the parents and the child. Being woken in the night can leave you tired and grumpy and that is just the parents! The child can also be miserable and lethargic.

It is important to try and establish a bedtime routine to allow the toddler to relax and realise that it is bed time. Getting them undressed for a bath should be fun, but done quietly and calmly. Using lavender oils in the bath or soap that is suitable for relaxation should help to sooth your child. Once they are clean and dressed in their pyjamas, it is important that they are not stimulated, so no loud music, televisions or loud singing. Giving them a warm bottle or beaker of milk or a milk product drink such as “Ovaltine” or “Horlicks”, will help to sooth them and feed them up for the night ahead. Before they are completely asleep, place them into their cot or bed, this way they are falling asleep naturally in their own bed and not being rocked or held by you. This will help later on in the night if the toddler wakes up.

A series of sites featuring the best places to buy toddler beds in the UKs most prominent towns is being created and we start with my home town of Leeds.

Toddler Beds in Leeds

The next site in the Toddler beds around the country is Sheffield - click here

Sue, my daughter in law, has been busy and scoured the country looking for the best places to view and buy toddler beds in the UK.  We now have Cardiff, Liverpool, Newcastle Upon Tyne, and Plymouth.

The prize includes:

-Seven nights accommodation

- Breakfasts x 7

- Afternoon tea x 7

- Adult’s evening meal with wine x 6

- Pre-dinner drinks

- Children’s evening meal x 7

- Five days childcare – up to 8 hours per day

- Children’s ski school collection/delivery

- Channel crossings or airport transfers

The prize is based on a standard Ski Famille package for up to two adults and two children in a catered Ski Famille chalet of the winner’s choice.

For full details of this wonderful competition – click here

It seems incredible that we haven’t been able to decorate toddler’s bedrooms with the distinctive large green caterpillar , but that’s all changed now that Children’s Rooms stock a childrens bedding set, consisting of a single white duvet and pillowcase featuring our favourite Hungry Caterpiller.  To go with the bedding set they also have a room Makeover Sticker kit which contains 49 stickers, enough to depict the whole story, and to finish the themed bedroom a Hungry Caterpillar cushion.

And the best part – all this, to create a Hungry Caterpillar Themed Bedroom for under £40.

As a mature mum of one lively and lovely two year old toddler I have bought lots of bits and bobs for my little one over the last few years some of which I would not have wanted to be without and some of which were a complete waste of money … cue one very unhappy hubby!

The first product I would like to share with you is the Chicco Polly Magic highchair which is suitable for your newborn baby and will take them right through to the age of three. Yes I did say “newborn” and that is what makes this high chair so special. The seat of the high chair can be tilted back and locked in to place then a wedge shaped insert is fitted which makes the seat a snug and safe fit for your baby until they are old enough to sit up themselves in a regular high chair environment. There is a five point harness which keeps your baby securely strapped in to the seat and as an added bonus there is a removable play arch giving your baby some thing to look at and reach for when they are in the chair.

Keep in mind that this is not intended as a place for your baby to spend extended periods of the day and not suitable for sleeping in but it is perfect to pop the little one in while you cook a meal meaning that they are your height while you work and allowing you to interact with them. Then when you are ready to eat your baby can experience family meal times in preparation for the time when they can eat with you.

At around six months your baby will be ready for the insert to be removed and the chair to be adjusted to the normal sitting position. At this point you can fit the main food table which has a removable feeding tray. This is a great idea as you can take it off after you little one has had their meal and although it was too big to fit completely in to my washing up bowl it still meant I could use hot soapy water to clean the area that my daughter ate her food off (not much stays in the dish when they are learning to eat). The whole food table can be taken off and stored around the back of the high chair. I didn’t actually do this because we have a dog and she would have enjoyed licking the tray but it did fit well and is a great idea for any one who lives in a pet free home.

When you toddler hits the ripe old age of one you can remove the feeding tray for good and adjust the height of the high chair so that it fits against your family dining table which means they are securely fastened in while being able to eat with mummy and daddy like a big girl.

Added plus points for this high chair are the small basket hanging under the seat to stow little toys in for times when your child finishes eating before you do and the folding feature which allows you to stow the high chair away when you are not using it. There are six height positions and three reclining positions for added functionality along with two wheels on the back legs to help move it around easily.

One thing to look out for … after each meal I wiped my daughters chair and then at the end of each day I gave it what I thought was a good clean … it was a while before I discovered the foot rest unclips and there was enough food stuck in there to feed a small army! When you do you washing up on an evening unclip the foot rest and wash it … saves an nasty surprises.

Click Here for more information about the Chicco Polly Magic high chair and the option to buy.

I envisioned myself taking my kids to the newly opened DisneyWorld in Florida, I walked through my  beautiful double fronted
house and cooked fabulous meals in my state of the art kitchen and swanned round Ascot with the toffs wearing a designer dress and drinking champagne – and being able to afford all this without depending on bank loans or credit  or sacrificing my honesty and integrity – this at a time when I was hard pushed to afford a day out at the local seaside

I’ve always ‘looked’ 5/10 years into the future and ’saw’ how I wanted my life to pan out – what would make me happy and content and ergo my husband, kids, grandkids and friends.

I never had any great plans, burning ambition or a clear idea as to how I was to achieve all this – but every decision I’ve made has been easier – almost automatic – in leading to the life I wanted, because of those ‘daydreams’.

When disaster and traumatic times have happened – and they have – I’ve found solace in my ability to ‘conjure’ up the future knowing that ‘this too will pass’ and, maybe, readjusting my hopes.

I now live in a lovely house, just enjoyed a day at Ascot and my kids all live locally, work in the successful family business and have provided me with the joy of grandchildren and, hopefully, are all happy and ‘daydreaming’ about their futures.

And – if it all goes pear shaped! No worries, I can ’see’ myself pottering round a small 2 bedroomed flat, playing ‘adventure’ games and watching morning TV and having time, lots of lovely time to daydream.

If you know the destination and the people you want to share it with, then choosing the right path becomes a whole lot easier

1) BESTWAY SPLASH IN SHADE 8 Ft POOL – For more info click here

This is a considered purchase however it is an 8 foot pool with an integral rotatable water spray and it has a sun shade attached which offers protection of UPF 40+  For peace of mind there is a repair patch kit included and delivery is free.

2) EASY SET 8 Ft POOL – For more info click here

This pool is super tough and is ready to be filled with water in just ten minutes. Customers who have reviewed this product on Amazon are very happy with it. Although it does have a large water capacity you can buy acover and granules to add to the water so you can leave it full.

3) Family Ocean Pool – For more info click here

If you want a basic but sturdy paddling pool which is not too deep and easy to pump up and fill then you can’t go wrong with this one from Mothercare. If you like the idea but want a bigger pool then they also do a large family pool which you can see by clicking here.

4) Sunshade Pool – For more info click here

The sun shade canopy on this paddling pool keeps the sun off little bathers and is attached with Velcro so can be easily removed. The outer walls make the pool robust and as a bonus there is a drain plug so you don’t have to wrestle to tip the water out. Repair patch included.

5) Pirate Ship Splash And Play Pool – For more info click here

Great fun to be had with this paddling pool shaped like a pirate ship … ahoy me hearties … grab your swords (included) and enjoy the catapult and cannon. Shields and balls are also included. Once assembled the pool is 249cm x 155cm x 79cm.

Due for it’s UK release on July 22nd 2011 the second chapter of the Disney Cars story sees the return of Owen Wilson as the voice of the ever popular Lightening McQueen however there are some additional treats such as the legendary Michael Caine, who plays the debonair British spy Finn McMissile, highly acclaimed actress Venessa Redgrave, who lends her voice to the Queen of England, and the distinctive voice of Eddie Izzard as Miles Axelrod. Just to add a little extra excitement Lewis Hamilton has been immortalised as sleek metallic black cartoon sports car with a yellow flash and speaks in the film.

Children’s Rooms already has a large selection of beds, bedding and accessories to allow you to create a stunning Disney Cars themed bedroom for your child. Within their range you can find a durable single bed, made with a steel frame and decorated MDF headboard, a robust toddler bed, made with a tubular steel frame encased in moulded plastic and decorated on the headboard and footboard, and for the die hard fan that really can’t be with out their Cars fix there’s a handy Ready Bed which is an inflatable bed with a soft cover and integrated fleece pillow. It comes with it’s own pump and carry bag and is a fantastic idea, great for camping trips or sleepovers.

The Children’s Rooms Disney Cars bedding range already boasted some eye catching designs however the new Espionage duvet cover and pillowcase set has just hit the shelves along with coordinating curtains in a choice of two drops sizes. Hot on their heels, and due in shortly, will be accessories like fleece blankets and cushions to match.

But the fun of putting together a themed bedroom for your Disney Cars fan doesn’t end there. Children’s Rooms has storage units and furniture which would fit very nicely in to the scheme along with wall stickers, foam decorations and canvas art to add that perfect finishing touch.

* To see the full range of Disney Cars beds, bedding and themed accessories available at Children’s Rooms please click here.

* For more information about the new film click here to visit the official UK Disney Cars website.

I’ve updated the parenting and kids activities pages on Allkids and reproduced them in a stand alone site, so that parents can quickly and easily find everyday information to make their lives easier.

The parenting  categories include

Kids Health
Education and Schools
Child Care
Single Parenting
Common Childhood Problems
Food

and on the Kids Activities pages we’ve listed children’s  sites that are safe, fun and educational – AND FREE.

The Little Knight is easy to read, with it’s lilting poetic tale and the pages contain simple,  colourful illustrations which appeal to toddlers.

I settled down with Imogen to read the book, and armed myself  with  pen and reporters pad to carry out an indepth  interview.
She is a delight to read to and always asks for any story to be read twice and then we have to discuss it and the various possibilities and outcomes, which is highly entertaining.

The Little Knight is the age old story of a gallant Knight rescuing an imprisoned damsel, which is great timing as we’ve just introduced Imogen to the cinema with Tangled, which she loved, especially Punzel!.

Me – ‘What did you enjoy about the story’
Imogen – ‘The dragon blowing smoke over the castle – it has scary big teeth’
Me – ‘ Did you like the Princess? What do you think her name is?’
Imogen – ‘Tallulah, Princess Tallulah. And the Knight hasn’t got a name, we have to give him a name’
Me – ‘Ok, what should we call the Knight’
Imogen, after some thought, ‘Sponge. Sponge the Knight’.
Me – ‘Should we give the lizard a name?’
Imogen – ‘No, I’ve run out of names now. Is Milly Molly on?’

This really is a delightful little book and I know Imogen will want to read it, and discuss the various characters and plot – What will they do with all those keys? – time and time again.

The book is available to buy from Amazon for £4.99 – click here