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The Origins of Dolls Did you know dolls go way far back in time? Dolls have a long history, with their origins dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece and Rome. These early dolls were made from a variety of materials that were readily available during these times, such as clay, wood, or […]
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A Brief Explanation You will see many of the products we sell at Mamiina highlight how they can help develop ‘fine motor skills’ in young children, but without explaining in more detail what this means. To aid our readers we have put together this guide to provide you with the tools you need to make
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Adjusting to Life After Birth Welcoming a baby into the world is an amazing experience, however, it also comes with its challenges and can feel overwhelming at times. There are many challenges a new mum will face postpartum, let’s explore how to navigate the fourth trimester together. The Fourth Trimester The fourth trimester is the period
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Sustainable Toys at Mamiina When browsing our wooden toy selection at Mamiina, you might come across packaging or branding that highlights sustainable sourcing. Some of the brands we stock use wood from responsibly managed forests, certified through trusted environmental standards — but what does that actually mean? Why Responsibly Sourced Wooden Toys Are a Smart
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How to Bathe Your Baby Bathing a newborn baby is no doubt something a first-time parent will be looking for advice on. Straight after birth (assuming you had no complications) the midwife or doctor will place your newborn baby on your chest for that important mummy and baby skin-to-skin bonding time. your baby will be
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Have You Thought About Using an Ovulation Test to Aid with Conception? If you are considering using ovulation tests to help with conception you are probably wondering where to start, and which one to use. When you decide to start trying for a baby, naturally, you’ll be hoping for a short time to conception, or
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Weaning Your Baby Off the Breast If you are a breastfeeding mother and are seeking help and guidance on how to stop breastfeeding in the best way, then this blog is for you. There can be many reasons why you have chosen to stop breastfeeding, from medical problems and physical problems to mental stress, or
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Forest Schools – A New Way of Learning Have you heard of forest schools? For us it is a relatively new concept, however it was first introduced to the UK as far back as the 1990’s. It’s origins began much earlier though, dating all the way back to the early 1950s when Danish educator Ella
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A Guide on Baby Dummies, Their Benefits and Drawbacks for New Parents In today’s blog, we are looking at the pros and cons of using dummies, and if you do choose to give one, how to discourage its use as your child grows up. Many new parents buy dummies during pregnancy without knowing if baby
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Parenthood is a journey filled with precious moments and endless discoveries, especially during those early stages when your little one is exploring the world around them. As parents, we play a vital role in your baby’s development, and one of the most fun ways to do this is through playtime. Playtime doesn’t just improve the
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