The Butterfly effect

We’re itching to throw a baby shower just so we can send out some announcements using these exquisite Butterfly in Flight baby favours. Designed from handmade paper by innovative stationers Botanical Paperworks, the card feature butterflies with their wings folded outwards as if they’re about to take flight. And in keeping with the metamorphosis theme, recipients get instructions to remove the butterfly, plant in a pot of soil and watch their invitation transform into a gorgeous bloom of wildflowers. Simply magical. Order at Botanical Paperworks online.

Family planning

One of the more common New Year’s resolutions that the average person makes is to get more organised. It’s an especially tough challenge for new mothers who are juggling the demands of night waking, non-stop feeding and 24-hour diaper duty. Luckily you can find plenty of support online, such as Organised Mum, a web site totally devoted to helping you take charge of your family life.

We recommend their Baby’s First Year Calendar that not only allows you to plan your daily schedule but also lets you record those precious first year milestones and gives monthly tips on what to expect. It includes a pocket to store paperwork, photos and other mementos, and even leaves space to jot down the year’s most newsworthy stories. Order one online at the Organised Mum web site.