While at The Baby Show recently we met the lovely team from The Gro Company. We were given the chance to test out one of their products that we've both been eyeing up for ages, the Gro Egg.

The 'egg' is a room thermometer designed to give quick, easy readings, making it perfect for a nursery. Just plug it in and it will glow and show the temperature. Easy as that! The colour shown will depend on how hot or cold the room is. This makes it very easy to tell whether the room is too hot, too cold, or at that perfect temperature.

The yellow glow is a comfortable temperature, blue is too cold and red is too hot. You can then adjust the room to suit - adding/taking away layers for example. The glow is then gentle enough to act as a nightlight, which is a lovely little bonus.

As well as the glow, the little screen shows the accurate temperature, so you can see what's classed as too high or too low. A little sad face accompanies the red glow and a sweet little smiley face will show when it's a comfortable temperature! The box also explains everything in more detail, and gives you a guide on how to dress baby to suit the temperature.

To add a little extra to your Gro Egg you can also purchase shells separately. There are 3 different options: an owl, monkey or penguin. These are a cute little touch, and make it fun for your child.

Honestly I don't know why we've never purchased one before! I was always worried that the nursery was too cold, despite using the free little thermometer that comes with the Gro Bags. This gives a quick, accurate measurement, and also looks SO sweet sat on the side in the nursery. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone with a baby or expecting. The egg currently retails at £21.99 and the shells are £4.99 each.

Disclaimer - we were given the gro egg and shell free of charge for the purpose of this review, however all opinions are honest and my own

Parker's 7 Month Update

This month has been a big one for our beautiful boy! Yesterday he turned a whole 7 months old. Where the time has gone I do not know, but the amount he's learnt in that short time is amazing, and everyday I can't believe how lucky I am.

I last went to the weighing clinic when he was 28 weeks (he's now 30+4), and he was 17lbs 8oz. He's got the most gorgeous rolls and chins for days - I absolutely love the squidge they seem to get when they start eating but are not yet moving enough. He's still in a mixture of sizes, but I really need to take out his 3-6 month leggings, they're basically shorts on him and I feel terrible haha.

He's having 4/5 bottles during the day, although this will vary depending on how long he naps for and if he's feeling extra hungry one day. Food is still his favourite part of the day. He's loves nothing more than munching away on his meals, and gets very frustrated if you don't give it to him quick enough!

I want to say sleep is improving, but I really don't want to jinx anything. We've had nearly a week of waking just once for a bottle now, and that I think I can live with after months of waking every 2/3 hours... one night he didn't have milk until 5am - an actual miracle! We always try to pop his dummy in / rock him before trying milk. But honestly sometimes we'd just rather feed him as he goes back to sleep much quicker, and seems like he wants it too. He sleeps on his side now too, which is super cute.

We've had some huge milestones this month! Parker now sits very comfortably, and if you sit him down he'll sit there happily playing as long as he has toys in his reach. He can reach and lean forward and steady himself now too. After weeks of spinning in circles he can finally crawl forward! He's an army crawler just like his sister - I call him my little caterpillar because he looks so funny wriggling across the room. We also got our first word this month. I still can't believe he said dada first - so much for being a mummy's boy!

We're still no closer to teeth. We've had awful colds, lots of dribble and even a new trick where he sucks in his bottom lip, which I thought may have been linked to teeth. But nope... still waiting!

I cannot believe how grown up and big he looks now. He's developing and learning so quickly, and I know the next milestone is just around the corner. I'm so excited to watch him learn, but just wish he would slow down a bit. I don't think I'm ready for my baby to grow up just yet!