Teething Part One - Sophie la Giraffe

This week Amelie has not only had a cold but has been teething too. The poor little thing has needed all the Mummy and Daddy cuddles she could get and Sophie la Giraffe has not left her side. So this week the blogs are inspired by teething and I will share with you a little about Sophie la Giraffe and some natural teething remedies you might like to use. 

Amelie has had different teething toys, ones that go in the fridge to stay cold and of varying shapes, sizes and textures. Once we got Sophie all of those toys have become obsolete. Sophie was recommended to us by so many different friends and family that we just couldn’t resist getting Amelie one before Christmas last year.

Who is Sophie la Giraffe? Sophie has an incredible story she has been around for almost 50yrs and was first created as a teething toy in France in 1961… anything that has stood the test of time for half a century must be worth a look, right?

She is made from 100% natural rubber derived from the sap of the Hevea tree and painted with food grade paints which means she is entirely nontoxic and perfect for Amelie and children all over the world to chew on. Amelie loves to play with Sophie even when she is not teething and I am forever hearing Sophie’s squeak all around the room. Check out www.sophielagiraffe.co.uk

Amelie with her beloved Sophie

Tomorrow I will post some natural teething remedies that worked for Amelie

Love x x x

Manuka Honey

Poor Dylan has been very sick this week. He has had some virus, the Dr. couldn't tell me what but he has had a very high temperature and now has a horrible rash all over his body. This winter it seems that Dylan and I could not catch a break. We have had one thing after the other. So this week I have been on a mission, to get my baby better and to build up his immune system. What can give you a baby? What vitamins are safe? What to do what to do!?! Of course the obvious is a healthy diet with lots of green vegetables and fruit. But when have you ever seen a baby chow down on a plate of broccoli? Maybe you might be lucky with your baby, but Dylan would rather throw the broccoli at the wall than eat it. 

New Zealanders have been using Manuka honey for medicinal reasons for centuries. This amazing antibacterial honey can help you fight off any bad bacteria, and to help strengthen your immune system.  The Manuka honey craze has now caught on in Europe and it is now the talk of the town. It can be applied topically or by simply taking a small teaspoon a day both will help build your immune system.  I went in to my local health shop the other day to find out more about it. Manuka honey is an active honey and there are many different strengths. The more expensive the honey the better they claim it is for you. However the lovely woman in the health food shop said that really we do not need anymore than active 100+. She explained how beneficial it is for babies and children. Babies always have their hands in their mouths. They touch everything and everything goes in to the mouth. By giving your child a teaspoon of Manuka honey in there milk or on toast or even on its own, it will help build up the good anti bodies in there systems and will kill the bacteria before it has a chance to turn in to anything nasty. PLEASE NOTE babies under 1 year old should NOT be given honey unless you consult with you Dr. first.

If you want to learn more about Manuka honey you can log on to http://www.manukahoney.co.uk/

After spending a good hour in the health food shop, I came out armed with Echinacea for kids, two jars of Manuka Honey (one for me and one for Dylan,) Vitamin D drops, and some natural Aloe Vera juice to help sooth his red rash. I felt better even just going to the shop and I swear after just a few days he seems to be improving.

Lots of love 

The Yummy Mummies and the Jetsetting Babies