Flore, she could be your sister or your best friend. A mother hen who, like many mothers, asks herself a lot of questions. She tells us all this in a simple and authentic blog , with very well-punctuated lines.
We discovered him following his wonderful article " And then keep your innocence ", and since then, we have never tired of his words.
Flore is our koala mom of the month and here is her interview!
What kind of mom are you? Cool or slutty? Introduce yourself ;)
My name is Flore, I have a little boy who will soon be 3 years old and a little chick who is 3 months old. I am a journalist and blogger in my spare time! My blog is called Maman louve so I think hen is too light J I think I am also much cooler since the birth of my second child, I let go and it feels good.
What are your 3 “must have” childcare accessories that you recommend to all future mothers?
My maternity pillow is more than essential in my opinion, I use it to give the bottle, but also to secure a space or even make her sleep on it, in short it is useful for everything, an essential!
Then you need a good diaper bag, big, deep and with lots of pockets. I currently have one from Jacadi and it is so pretty and practical that when I am out and about I use it as a diaper bag as well as a handbag!
Finally, my Studio Romeo sling! I think it saved me, especially during the first two months of my daughter's life. It is very useful, especially between 5pm and 8pm, when I am alone with both of them: having my hands free and a baby sleeping in a sling has allowed me to take care of my eldest more easily. And on a daily basis it keeps my baby safe, so it is definitely a "must have".
AND YOUR ESSENTIALS FOR GOING ON A WALK?
My essentials for going on a walk are my baby sling or my Stokke stroller, depending on my mood. A bike for little G (who we always end up carrying!), a large blanket, a cover and lots of swaddles to save many situations.
BY THE WAY, WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO WALK WITH YOUR CHILDREN?
I like greenery, the countryside, fields, I am more and more of a country mouse than a city mouse! Well I live in the city so I am content with pretty parks but dreaming of wide open spaces…
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION?
My favorite destination is my family home in Charente-Maritime. A big house, a swimming pool, the Charente at the end of the garden, mirabelle plum trees, sunshine, bikes, family and friends, in short, you couldn't dream of anything better! It's a haven of peace, surrounded by fields and cows, in short, it's the house of happiness.
And for this approaching summer, any vacation spots to recommend?
Apart from Charente, I really like Normandy, my husband's region, with its beautiful countryside. Since I was little we went to Cap Ferret but I think it has changed a lot as a destination and it's a shame... This summer we might go to the Île de Ré or abroad with the two little ones, we'll see if we dare!
Do you have any KID-FRIENDLY ADDRESSES OR GOOD DEALS to share in your region?
In the Paris region these spaces are teeming more and more! I could only recommend the famous Mombini, I love everything about them and especially the food J The café Une mère, une fille in Paris is also great, the welcome is great and it's heaven for children!
WHAT ARE THE BLOGS YOU PARTICULARLY LIKE TO FOLLOW?
I'm not going to be very original but I like the poetry of Et dieu créa, the videos of Natacha Birds and the Jesussauvage account on Instagram, a real daily inspiration!
CREATORS, BRANDS, ARTISTS... WHO INSPIRES YOU?
Thanks to Instagram I discovered lots of little designers! I particularly like the talent of the designers Les yeux fripons and Anouck Ferri, and the concept store Petit soixante. Finally I discovered some really pretty, brand new brands, like Comète Paris for children's pajamas or Joli Bump for maternity clothes.
Speaking of designers, you've been offering some great items on your blog's shop for some time now. Any new items coming soon?!
We decided to remake "Papa loup" t-shirts, initially in a capsule collection they went so quickly that we will really market them on the shop . The "Maman louve" t-shirt will be available in several colors. Finally, next September, we will develop baby/children's clothing with little sweaters, I can't wait, it's an incredible adventure!
A CULT OBJECT ON YOUR DESK OR IN YOUR BAG?
I always carry around my lucky charm, a tiny pewter hippo that my husband brought me back from London when I was 18. I took all my exams with it in my pocket! Problem is, my son recently found it and won't let go of it, I'm not sure I'll keep it for much longer :)
A TIP YOU WILL NEVER FORGET?
When my son was 1 month old, a friend told me: "Stop waiting for him to sleep through the night!" This sentence really triggered something in me! Every night I was desperate to wake up for a bottle, I found it long, I was impatient to get back to sleep, in short I think I wasn't prepared for this fatigue and I didn't take it very well. When my friend told me that, I got it into my head that it was normal for him to wake up and I felt lighter, obviously that's when he started to sleep!
Many thanks Flore ♡