Childrens prom dresses and boys prom outfits are a big part of the occasion, and my friend spent a lot of time and effort trying to find her kids prom dress. She found a lot of helpful information at Kids Prom Dresses, and in fact opted for one of the dresses recommended on the site. The very pretty Monnalisa black children’s prom dress, has a cute pleated detail and bow that ties at the back, it also has a sparkly logo on the strap which her daughter loved.

She also loved the Lelli Kelly girls shoes, in patent leather with a little heal, she thought they were a perfect match to the dress and again her little one was delighted with them.

My friend admitted that she didn’t think she would be scouring the web for kids prom dresses quite so soon, but she was filled with pride (and tears) when she saw her little angel, all dressed up like the belle of the ball.

Just as M makes a dash for the backdoor to get out into the garden, she stops and waits patiently whilst I firmly plant one of her many baby sun hats on her head.  M has particularly fine curly blonde hair and whilst I love to watch her explore in the sun, I have always been painfully aware of how easily she could burn her beautiful fair skin without the proper protection.

Baby Banz Legionnaire Hat

When she was very young, I usually opted for the Legionnaire style baby sunhat, they not only protect the head and face, but also their neck and ears. I also tried to get ones that not only had the flap at the back for the extra protection, but also had little straps so it could be tied under the chin, no way for the little cherub to pull those ones off!

As M has got older and a lot more independent, particularly when it comes to getting dressed, she seems to opt more for the bucket style kids sun hats. They now come in a great range of styles and colours and to her seem much more grown up, whilst still offering her great sun protection for her head, face and eyes.

Tots Dragonfly Bucket Hat by Speedo

Whether you prefer the legionnaire style baby sun hats, or the bucket style kids sun hats, you can now ensure even better protection by getting them in UPF50+ material. The UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating indicates how much ultraviolet radiation is absorbed by the fabric. UPF50+ is the highest rating that can be applied to clothing and essentially means that the fabric blocks 98% of the suns harmful rays – perfect for the sun safety obsessed mummy.

Over the last three years (where has the time gone?), I have repeatedly returned to my old favourites for Baby Sun Hats – Baby Banz, their products have all been designed with the UV intense environment of Australia in mind, their designs are cute and some styles come with adorable matching sunglasses with the band that wraps round your little ones head to keep them on nicely. It’s worth noting that in some places you will get a special deal when you buy sun hats for babies and matching glasses together!

BabyBanz Mix & Match - Camo Green

So M’s playing safely in the garden, sun cream and baby sun hat on, now where did I put my magazine, oh and maybe an ice cream would also be nice in this weather…

American Baby on Board

What are Baby on Board Stickers for?

Originally they were intended to help the emergency services in case of an accident. The theory being that if the adult(s) in the car were unconscious, they would see the sticker and look for a missing child that may have been thrown clear of the car.

However, the main reason people seem to use them now is to encourage drivers behind them to drive carefully. One would hope that anyone on the road is driving as safely as possible as it is, but it can’t hurt to remind them that other people might face the consequences of their actions.

Little Monkey on Board

Baby on Board stickers can be a fun way to remind other drivers of your precious cargo, just make sure that they are placed properly in the window, so as not to create a dangerous blind spot.

We have found a particularly good choice of Baby on Board Stickers here:

Baby on Board Stickers