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If your 3 year old is anything like mine then they often want to help with everything that you do. Take yesterday as an example, I was washing down the cupboard fronts after my daughter decided to pour honey down the front of them. She decided she would help me with the use of cotton wool, cotton wool and honey make a very interesting mix.

Today she decided she wanted to wash the kitchen door using a baby wipe with soap on it. Yes it took me ages to get the soap smears out of the door but I guess she is at least helping. The thing that scares me the most is when she picks up my sweeping brush, obviously it is too big for her so when she swings round we have those comedy ducking and jumping movements to avoid being hit by the brush.


I guess it rather fitting then that we have been sent a Casdon little helper to review. It does come with assembly which I would advise assembling whilst your little one is not present as it was a real struggle with mine constantly running off with pieces or trying to assemble herself. Also on assembly do not be afraid to apply pressure to the main trolley else the uprights will pop out very easily.


Once assembled the trolley is very light weight and easy to push. We have had a few topple incidents as it is very lightweight but these are occurring less frequently now she is getting used to the trolley. When the trolley did topple non of the items fell out which I guess shows how good the trolley is at keeping cleaning pieces in.


The only real disappointment for my daughter was that there was no where for her to put her baby. A minor point really as it is not intended as a trolley for babies, but I guess to a 3 year old she wanted somewhere for her baby to sit whilst she cleaned up.


The Casdon little helper really does have everything your little helper needs to help clean up.

The Casdon Little helped was sent in exchange for a review. All words are my own opinion. 
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I remember the first time I sat either of my girls in the seat in the shopping trolley.  They looked so small and I kept having to re adjust them in the seat so they would not slip out.  The same was with swings.  This worried me more especially when they were really little. 

gap in swingyoungest in trolleyon the swings



 Bumfy is a comfortable seat for babies that would have been the solution to my problems.  It is made from 100% cotton and is machine washable, making it perfect for high chairs.  It comes in a very easy to carry shoulder bag, that makes it perfect for taking out with you.

Bumfy acts as a nest and gives extra support around your child when in swings, trolleys and chairs.  The bright patterns and colours would also keep little ones entertained.  My youngest at nearly 2 years old is probably at the top end of the age range of use for Bumfy, however I can see several advantages.  

Other than the obvious use for Bumfy, another great advantage would be when the seats are wet.  My children love to play outdoors and would often get frustrated when they could not play on the swings because they were wet.  Bumfy would have been a great solution, as they could sit on the comfy Bumfy seat.  They would have been clean and comfortable and would have had the extra support they needed.

When we needed a highchair at restaurants they are often not the cleanest.  Bumfy would provide a great hygienic solution.  Place baby in Bumfy in the highchair and it would not matter.  Neither of my girls are in highchairs any more but this would have been great.

Bumfy is really easy to attach and I could do it one handed.  Place into the trolley/swing/high chair and hook the hoop on the front and back.

loop on frontsecure Bumfy


Bumfy can then be turned over the top of the trolley/swing/chair, and your child can be strapped in using the built in harness.

Bumfy Harness

I found Bumfy really easy to install and very well padded.  The patterns are really colourful and very eye catching.  We used Bumfy in a trolley and my youngest was very secure.  As she ate food on the way round the shop, Bumfy caught all the crumbs.  I found Bumfy very easy to clean, I simply placed in the wash and it dried very quick.

BumfyBumfy in trolley

 I can think of only one problem with Bumfy and that is that my youngest has almost out grown it!  I wish I had found it sooner.

I was provided with a Bumfy for the purpose of review, all words are my own.  




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With the girls poorly the past few weeks our normal routine went out of the window.  I don't have a routine in the sense of at 11 am we do this and at 3 pm this happens but we do have a structured day or routine.  Once a week the girls go swimming, I try to do an activity with them everyday.  Today we had swimming lessons to catch up from the 3 each girl missed when poorly.

I took my youngest in the pool first for her 30 minute lesson.  As its a pool we tend to use for catch up classes my youngest has never swam in it before.  She was a bit taken by the size of the pool and kept looking round, not really paying very much attention.  She normally splashes and kicks her legs, today she was too busy looking at everything.

My eldest has used this pool before.  She really enjoyed her lesson and has now taken to standing up and jumping in.  Her aim is to make the biggest splash possible in order to get Mummy as soaked as possible.  She absolutely loved it today and we had plenty of giggles.

lets go swimming


After swimming I took the girls out for lunch, followed by a quick trip round the supermarket.  Having run out of bread, milk, rice and most fruit and vegetables a food shop was definitely in order.  My youngest decided to test out two new things.  The first is to grab anything she can reach, including members of the public and their shopping, and put them into my trolley.  Rather amusing the first few times.  The second thing she wanted to test was to take out any item in the trolley she could reach and either eat it and if not edible throw it.  I can see future shopping trips taking even longer.

This day I love swimming and shopping
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Many people have told me 'blink and you will miss it' when talking about babies and parenthood.  With my eldest I never really felt like this.  Yes she grew up too fast but I remember each day and spending every hour of the day with her she had all my attention.  Today I had my first realisation of my little babies grown up, where has the time gone?

I had called into the local supermarket to pick up a few bits, my eldest at nursery, so had only my youngest with me.  Normally I would use a trolley with a reclined baby seat in, but today this was not an option, so I had to use a normal big trolley. I was very nervous about putting her into the seat of the trolley but I had no choice.  


sitting in trolley


Well as you can see she loved it.  She was smiling at everyone as we walked round and munching away on her carrot stick crisps.  I could not believe how much she was enjoying it.  That's when it hit me, she is sat up  by herself in a trolley seat.  She is no longer a little tiny baby, she is growing into a lovely little girl.  

I cannot believe where the time has gone or the changes that have happened.  I really feel like I blinked and she grew up.  While I am upset my tiny baby is growing up, I am also excited because I know the next part of the journey is even more exciting, as she learns to walk and talk!

This day I love changes.






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I first came across baskets with wheels when I was pregnant with my youngest.  They were a life saver, heavily pregnant and carrying shopping did not appeal too much.  I know if I get a trolley for some reason I have to fill it regardless of what I need or how big the trolley is.  Why is this? so a basket that acts like a trolley fantastic, I spend lots less.

Now, however, baskets with wheels have a new purpose.  Yes they still enable me to spend less, but they also keep a 2 year old entertained.  My daughter loved it.  Today was the first time she refused to sit in a trolley so I thought why not I will get a basket with wheels and see what she thinks.  I only wanted a few things so it was ideal.

To her it was a trolley, she was pushing it round the aisles and filling it up.  I had to keep distracting her to put things back, as at one point I had a basket full of toothbrushes, not sure why.  She really enjoyed herself and was a little upset we had to return it at the end.

basket with wheels


This day I love Baskets with wheels.
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