๐Ÿ’• TRIED, TESTED AND MUM APPROVED

Tried, Reviewed & Mum Approved

Honest reviews and practical tips from a busy UK mum of two. Find what actually works, without the late-night Googling.

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Every review, sorted so you can find things fast.

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Christmas

Gift guides, stocking fillers and Elf ideas.

Sleep

Sleep

Sleep sacks, white noise and blackout blinds.

Baby Essentials

Baby Essentials

The things that earn their place.

Play and Toys

Play and Toys

Gift guides and toys that keep them busy.

Prams and Travel

Prams and Travel

Prams, car seats and carriers.

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Family Holidays

UK breaks and holiday parks.

Bottle Feeding

Bottle Feeding

Bottles and sterilisers compared.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

Nursing bras, pumps and storage.

Weaning

Weaning

Spoons, bowls and fussy eater help.

๐ŸŽƒ Right Now

What everyone’s searching for this month.

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Christmas Gift Guides

Don’t leave it late, the best bits sell out.

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Bonfire Night With Kids

What to buy, wear and skip.

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Halloween Costumes

Buy before they sell out.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Easy, budget-friendly and actually doable.

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Christmas Eve Boxes

Budget fillers kids love.

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Gifts for 3 Year Olds

Toys they’ll actually use.

๐ŸŒณ Days Out

Cheap, cheerful and actually fun.

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Alton Towers CBeebies Land

Our day out with a toddler and baby.

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Days Out Under ยฃ20

10 ideas that actually work.

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Days Out Under ยฃ30

With packing tips.

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Half-Term Days Out

Cheap and free days out with kids.

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25 Half-Term Ideas

Free and budget-friendly things to do.

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Halloween Ideas

Decorations, crafts and party ideas.

๐Ÿ’ก Parenting Tips

Real-life help, no judgement.

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Gentle vs Permissive Parenting

What’s the difference, really?

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Potty Training a 2 Year Old

When they’re ready and how to start.

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Screen Time as a Tool

My intentional approach, and why I’m not guilty.

๐ŸŽ’ School

Uniforms, lunches and the school run, sorted.

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Best Value School Uniforms

Where to save without sacrificing quality.

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Lunch Boxes and Bottles

The ones that actually work.

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30 Easy Lunch Ideas

Quick lunch box fillings, no faffing.

Mum and little one

Hi, I’m M ๐Ÿ‘‹

As a busy working mum of two little ones, I know how precious time is, and how overwhelming parenting choices can feel.

I’ve spent countless hours researching everything from colic bottles to toddler activities, trying to find what actually helps (and what doesn’t). After one too many late-night Google searches, I decided to create the resource I wish I’d had.

Mum Approved is a curated space for honest recommendations, practical tips and UK-friendly finds. My goal is simple: to save you time, stress less, and help you enjoy life with your little ones a bit more.

Come say hi ๐Ÿ“ธ

Daily finds, deals and real-life mum moments over on Instagram.

๐Ÿ’Œ Get in Touch

Questions, product suggestions or brand collabs? Drop me a message.