Taking your newborn baby for his or her first walk is one of the most exciting moments in early parenthood, but also one of the most daunting. Make sure you’re prepared.
Tag: Adventure
First family trip to the beach
As parents we’ll never forget it, as a baby Sonny will never remember it, but this was a huge day for us as a family that we’ll look back on with fond memories for many years.
4 reasons: why little walks for adults are big adventures for babies
It’s easy to forget sometimes, but some of the smallest things in my life are the the biggest and most exciting things that have ever happened to my 12-week-old son. Like today’s trip to the park, for example, when he looked happier and more excited than I’ve ever seen him before…
Review: Grand Trunk Double Parachute hammock
A lovely addition to our family garden and packs down small enough to take on almost every adventure, the Grand Trunk Double Parachute hammock is an absolute bargain for outdoorsy families.
6 ways to create some dad-time
We may not be doing the most important job, but that doesn’t mean dads don’t need a break every now and again too. Here are 6 ways to create some dad-time for yourself.
Fitting work around fatherhood
Trying to fit work commitments around the demands of supporting a new family is probably the biggest challenge I’ve faced in my life, but I’m still loving every second.
Great Rock: Sonny’s first summit
How my first ever summit became my son’s first summit, on a trip down memory lane above the Calder Valley.
A walk in the woods
Spring sunshine, wild flowers, nesting birds and a sleeping baby = perfect Bank Holiday family stroll.
Telling the dog you’re pregnant
How will our dog cope with the new arrival in our lives? And what are we already doing to make the transition work?
Staying active during pregnancy
How a snowy weekend break in the Yorkshire Dales National Park helped banish the winter blues.