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The Alf & Co Blog

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Can you see baby’s hair on an Ultrasound?

Can you see baby’s hair on an Ultrasound?

Can you see baby’s hair on ultrasound scan? Many parents wonder if they will be able to see the baby’s hair during their ultrasound. We ask Nottingham’s Original Window to the Womb and find out… Baby’s Hair during Ultrasounds – and hair colour Unfortunately 3D/4D ultrasound technology...
Nurturing the Nurturers : A Guide to Self-Care in Motherhood

Nurturing the Nurturers : A Guide to Self-Care in Motherhood

Parenthood is the most rewarding job in the world. But it can also be one of the most challenging. Amongst the nappy changes, midnight feeds, and endless laundry it's easy for us mum’s to forget about self-care. At Alf & Co, the family lifestyle store nestled in Mapperley Nottingham, we unde...
Top Hacks for a Stress Free School/Pre-School Morning Run

Top Hacks for a Stress Free School/Pre-School Morning Run

The morning hustle can often turn into a chaos for any parent or caregiver, especially when getting young ones ready for school or preschool. Trust me I know! But fear not, because we've got some top hacks for a stress avoiding, plain sailing school/pre-school morning run! As Nottingham's trus...
BAREFACED BIRTH - What is Prolactin?

BAREFACED BIRTH - What is Prolactin?

Let us introduce you to BareFaced Birth - Hypnobirthing & Antenatal classes in Nottingham. The fabulous Kerry from BareFaced Birth holds her in person sessions in our Nottinghamshire independent children's store and to help you get to know her we are delighted to be able to share some of her...