Parenting
/ Meet our franchisees , Parenting / 3 Minute Read
Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest milestones - exciting, emotional, and often a little overwhelming. As your body, routines, and priorities start to shift, your wellbeing becomes more important than ever. From emotional and physical health t ...
Financial wellbeing for new parents
/ Meet our franchisees , Parenting / 2 Minute Read
There’s something truly magical about your baby’s first Christmas. The fairy lights, the cosy jumpers, the smell of mince pies in the air, it’s a season full of wonder. And while your little one may not remember the day, you certainly will! Whether y ...
Baby's first Christmas
/ Meet our franchisees , Parenting / 2 Minute Read
At Basking Babies, we’re celebrating a season of success, marked by award wins, exciting nominations, community fundraising and a growing team. We’ve seen momentum building across our network, with achievements that highlight not only our commitment ...
Autumn wins
/ Meet our franchisees , Parenting / 2 Minute Read
You’ve survived sleepless nights, cracked nipples, endless nappy changes, and possibly a few identity crises along the way. And just when you start to find your rhythm with your little one, it’s time to return to work. But here’s the thing, no one re ...
Returning to work after having a baby: What nobody tells you
/ Meet our franchisees , Parenting / 2 Minute Read
Last month, our Braintree, Coggeshall & Halstead franchisee, Carla May, hosted her much-loved summer celebration, Mama Fest, on 15th August. This year’s event embraced a Flower Festival theme, giving families the chance to relax, enjoy gentle act ...
Mama Fest 2025
/ Guest post , Parenting / 1 Minute Read
When nurseries reopen, it is not only children who begin a new chapter. Parents, too, experience the weight of change. The moment you say goodbye at the door can feel far heavier than you expected. The truth is, separation is not easy on either side, ...
Settling back into nursery
/ Guest post , Parenting / 2 Minute Read
Recently I had a lovely experience working with a family and their two little ones. Their bedroom was overflowing with toys, so many that the children couldn’t even find their Tonies. As a playroom consultant with over 20 years of experience working ...
Creating calm with Tonies
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/ Basking Babies , Parenting / 1 Minute Read
The summer holidays are in full swing, and if you’re a parent of little ones, you might be feeling equal parts joyful and exhausted. With just a few more weeks to go, you may be wondering how to keep everyone entertained (and yourself sane) without r ...
Summer holidays with little ones: Tips for the final stretch
/ Guest post , Parenting / 3 Minute Read
I have always loved swimming and I wanted my children to learn to swim young so that they could be confident, safe and enjoy the water. I asked Kira from Tiny Tots Splashes to give more insight into why and how swimming is beneficial for babies.
Just keep swimming
/ Parenting / 4 Minute Read
So many children have that one toy or comfort object they cling to. Even as adults we need something to bring us calm when things get tough, things that make us feel safe and secure in a big, scary, unknown world.
Kiddy comforters
