
DISCOVER ALT MUMMY
A blog for the alternative mummy
Welcome to Alt Mummy, a unique blog here for you to explore. Alt Mummy is a platform for those long night feeds and early weekend mornings. Discover brands with a purpose, read my first-time mummy diaries and find inspiration for things to cook tonight that won't break the bank!

Handmade Dummy Clips talks starting your own business and exhibiting at the first Alt Mummy fair
Ashley runs and owns Handmade Dummy Clips from her home. She is passionate about safe and stylish teething accessories for babies and...

10 Essentials Items for a New Baby
I know exactly how it can be when you're expecting your first baby. You and your partner feel slightly like the blind leading the blind...

Turtle Bags talk being more sustainable and introduce us to their amazing eco-friendly bags
What impact has charging for plastic bags had on the environment? Has there been a noticeable difference? Number of single-use bags...

Lianne from Sienna Apparel talks breastfeeding challenges and ethical fashion
Sienna Apparel Ltd is a clothing brand designed to provide mums with fashionable and ethical breastfeeding friendly clothing. What...

Nursem on their work to support nurses and midwives and balancing a business with babies!
Nursem is a skincare brand that supports UK midwives and nurses. We caught up with company co-founder Antonia on the company, nursing and...

Journalist Cat Hufton on IVF, fashion after baby and that work/baby balance
Cat Hufton is a freelance journalist who writes both editorial and commercial content for a variety of clients such as Elle UK, Harper’s...

10 Tips for Being Induced
Induction is a strange experience in that you're desperate to meet your baby but often you are given unsolicited advice on how awful it...

Q&A with Gemini Gifts
Gemini Gifts are an online gift store specialising in family products. What made you take the plunge and open your business? The plan was...

Q&A with Faliké
Faliké are a brand who specialise in bold patterns and vibrant designs in their baby products. What is the meaning behind your company...

My birth blog!
I’ve been meaning to write my birth blog for a few days now whilst it was still fresh in my mind but even though me and bab haven’t...

What's in my hospital bags?
First off I should add a disclaimer here and say I've never given birth before so I may have made some great hospital bag choices but...

Q&A with The Artisan Baby Co
The Artisan Baby Co is run by Claire and Gemma, both hardworking mums with a passion for all things baby! They run a blog on parenting as...

41 Weeks Stretch and Sweep?!
When I went for my 39 week midwife appointment I really didn't think we were going to make it to our 41 week + 1 day appointment. But lo...

Mumsy Subscription Box
Last week whilst browsing Instagram I noticed that Mumsy were offering trial boxes for just £5. At that price with no obligation to...

Eco Co Box Subscription Box
I was super lucky to be given this wonderful subscription box by my mum for my birthday last month. This is my second box from them now...

Q&A with Holly from Rockit Kids
A Q&A session with owner of children's boutique, Rockit.

I am now officially overdue!
So here we are on the 1st of October. I was so hoping for a September baby being one myself! But baby has other plans... I am officially...

Sneak preview of new children's boutique Rockit Kids
Today is a super exciting day. I am both 40 weeks pregnant and I got to see an exclusive sneak peek at new Northampton based boutique...
























