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b b Editor Rebecca Moore Online Editor Jennifer Read-Dominguez Sub Editors Natalie Keeler, Hayley Hamilton Editorial Assistant Annie Quinton Creative Director Chloë Collyer Designer Natalie Dourado, Annel Christopher Contributing Editors Clare Byam-Cook, Emma Cannon, Georgina Cohen, Marina Fogle, Chiara Hunt, Carole Middleton, Jade Parfitt, Natalie Pinkham, Kate Silverton, Zita West Publisher Caroline Scott Editorial Director Maxine Briggs Director of Media James Dobson Marketing & Events Manager Georgie Walton Marketing & Events Executive Meagan Hyett Head of Market Lyndal Beeton Sales Executives Caroline Kimber, Jessica Knibbs Digital and Creative Solutions Manager Ben Leek Managing Director Paul Dobson Deputy Managing Director Steve Ross Chief Financial Officer Vicki Gavin Baby Hampshire is published by The Chelsea Magazine Company Ltd, Jubilee House, 2 Jubilee Place, London SW3 3TQ Tel: 020 7349 3700 | Fax: 020 7349 3701 Email: babylondon@chelseamagazines.com

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26 FACING FERTILITY IVF at any cost? Katie Nicholl reveals how she finally achieved her happy ending 31 PARTY TIME: IN THE GARDEN Carole Middleton shares her tips for throwing an al fresco summer party 40 TRAVEL IN STYLE Rebecca Moore puts the best travel pushchairs to the test 44 BABY’S FIRST HOLIDAY Avoid the chaos of travelling with baby with these simple steps from Jo Caird 48 BESIDE THE SEASIDE Hitting the beach with baby? These waterfront spots are sure to delight 50 WHAT’S THE DAMAGE? Ensure your baby has maximum protection from the sun this summer 56 MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE What makes a good birthing partner?

58 BREAKING THE TABOO Regain control of your postnatal body with these tips from Becky Dickinson 68 PICNIC PERFECT Get baby’s weaning off to a healthy start with these tasty and seasonal recipes 74 A PART TO PLAY The benefits of playing as a child

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SHOP THE THEMES Celebrate the incoming warmer days with summer’s newest offerings 32 SUMMER DAZE Wave in the warmer months with dusty hues of pink, teal and duck egg blue 66 TAKE COVER Simple and versatile – just some of the reasons we love teepees!

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PHOTOGRAPHER: JONATHAN MALPASS MODEL: LULA Lula wears cotton playsuit, £45, Wild & Gorgeous.

Cotton quilted blankets, both £47, Numero 74.

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BABY NEWS Keeping you up to date with all things great and small WIN! THIS MIFFY-INSPIRED NURSERY Transform your little one’s bedroom with this fantastic prize worth over £695 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY What’s hot in Hampshire This vintage car by Plan Toys is perfect for little racers

32 24 BEACH BABY Emma O’Donovan shares her favourite seaside reads 38 TOT GEAR NEWS What’s new and improved in baby kit, plus, we review the BabyZen Yoyo+ 43 TRAVEL NEWS The newest updates and escapes for young families 53 Q&A WITH ZITA WEST The fertility expert reports on the impact of stress and anxiety on an unborn baby 54 THE BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ Sioned Hilton addresses the question of how often your baby should feed 61 TIME TO TALK Which hormones are really to blame for changes to your body during pregnancy?

62 THE REVIEW Laura Mason puts the best co-sleeping cots to the test 65 INTERIOR NEWS Stylish updates and inspiring finds to make your house a home 73 EDUCATION NEWS All you need to know from the classroom and beyond 77 MINI AGENDA What’s going on in the county throughout July and August 82 INSPIRE We talk business and motherhood with Sleepyhead’s Lisa Furuland

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passport intact on page 44. Plus, to save you from tirelessly googling for the best travel stroller, we’ve put the best to the test so you can stroll in style on holiday and beyond (p.40).

If you’ll be spending these summer months with a bump, you may find that you’re blaming the change in body for every little niggle.

Dynamic duo Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina Fogle, founders of The Bump Class, explain what you can and can’t pin on the hormones (p.61). And have you decided who you want by your side when the big day arrives? Check out our piece on birthing partners on page 56.

In the throes of decorating the nursery?

Stop right there. We’ve got the sweetest giveaway with the help of our fluffy friend Miffy. Worth over £695, bag yourself the complete nursery look on page 13.

And last but by no means least, I’ve got a rather exciting announcement. Next time you hear from me I’ll be writing from Baby, our new monthly countrywide magazine!

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The freckles making their annual appearance on my nose can only mean one thing… it may have felt like forever and a day, but summer is finally here – and what a dazzling theme for an issue. Here at Baby Hampshire we’ve well and truly got our beach hats on, and whether you’re planning your babymoon or taking the plunge on baby’s first flight, this issue will bring you all the tips, tricks and temptation you’ll need to embrace a holiday with or without baby in tow.

But as much as I’m singing and dancing about the arrival of the sunshine, it does mean the factor 50 hasn’t left my side. My fair complexion means I’m pretty cautious when it comes to creaming up, but when our baby’s precious skin is at stake, how can we ensure our little ones are safe and protected? If you don’t know your UVAs from your UVBs, check out Martha Alexander’s piece on page 50.

Packing enough sun cream is one of a thousand and one things to worry about when organising your first holiday with a babe.

Mum-of-two and avid globetrotter Jo Caird is well versed when it comes to flying with children and shares her invaluable advice to get you from ‘a’ to ‘b’ with your sanity and

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Celebrate a new arrival with Kikki K’s charming stationery. The ‘You Are So Loved’ collection includes pieces for you to fill in, such as a ‘first memories’ book and a ‘letters to my child’ set – keepsakes you’ll treasure for life. There’s some great bits for gifting, too, such as wall hangings and wooden toys.

From £3, kikki-k.com

RESEARCH BY BABY FURNITURE BRAND MOKEE HAS REVEALED HOW MUCH NAMES CAN CHANGE IN JUST A GENERATION. ANALYSING ITS DATABASE, IT FOUND THAT NO ENTRIES FROM THE LIST OF MOTHERS’ NAMES APPEARED IN THE CHARTS FOR BABIES IN 2017; OLD FAVOURITES, SUCH AS LUCY AND KATE, HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH THE LIKES OF AVA AND MIA. MOKEE.EU

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DINE IN STYLE In need of a date night without the little ones?

Located within the heart of Winchester, the Ivy Winchester Brasserie opened its doors last month to offer sophisticated and friendly allday dining. Take a seat at the main restaurant or bar, or perhaps the Parisian-style terrace takes your fancy? Bon appétit! 103-104 High Street, theivywinchester.com

PRECIOUS CARGO The latest carrier from BabyBjörn is all about those cherished early days with a newborn. The Baby Carrier Mini supports the child in a natural c-curve position and has no fabric between them and your chest, giving you a chance to bond with skin-to-skin contact. Available in three different materials – jersey, mesh and cotton satin – they’re all supremely gentle on baby’s delicate skin. From £74.99, babybjorn.co.uk

A WHIZPOPPING READ Introduce toddlers to the magic of Roald Dahl with the new lift-the-flap preschool collection.

Dahl’s stories have been adapted for younger readers, with the first two board books in the series, 123! and Opposites, featuring popular characters and Quentin Blake’s inimitable illustrations. £6.99, Penguin Random House

Discover outdoor and interior products for the whole family at new lifestyle store Beyond the Stork. Here, you’ll find a mix of design-led independent brands and favourite labels such as Jem + Bea and Cam Cam Copenhagen. The baby and toddler collection includes clothing, toys and a fab selection of changing bags for mum, too. beyondthestork.co.uk

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AND SO, TO SLEEP...

Much-loved artist Rob Ryan has teamed up with The Gro Company for its latest collaboration. Using the grobag as his canvas, Ryan has created three original prints; Summers Day, Spring Morning and Night Fall feature intricate sketches that illustrate a beautiful bedtime story, inspired by nature and the security that bedtime brings. From £26.99, mothercare.com

PHOTOGRAPHY: LEANNE DU PLESSIS

NEW ARRIVALS

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TIME FOR A HUB Being a parent can feel isolating. With so much keeping you busy and so many companies vying for your attention, it can be hard to know which products you really need. Thankfully, just across the border, Natural Baby Shower’s “The Hub” (launched 1 June), bundles ethical products and sociable activites like CARiFIT, first aid and yoga together with tailored consumer and lifestyle advice – all you need, all in one place. naturalbabyshower.co.uk

BABY’S BEST FRIEND Piu Piu the octopus is so much more than a cuddly toy. Created by Nattou, he’s ideal for premature babies with tentacles designed to mimic the shape and feel of the umbilical cord. And as well as calming babies, it makes them less likely to pull on their monitor tubes.

Available in six colours. £14.99, hippychick.com

PHOTO EVIDENCE Immortalise those precious ‘firsts’ with the milestone cards from Made By Ellis. Presented in a personalised box, you’ll find 24 illustrated cards with a unique design and space on the reverse to mark a date and take notes. From ages to significant moments such as crawling, take a photo of baby with each card to share with loved ones. £14.95, madebyellis.com

MATERNITY LABEL SÉRAPHINE HAS LAUNCHED A NEW LINE OF ORGANIC BABY CLOTHES JUST PERFECT FOR GIFTING A NEW ARRIVAL. PRESENTED IN A LUXURY GIFT BOX, EACH KIT INCLUDES A SLEEPSUIT, BABY GROW, LEGGINGS AND A HAT IN SHADES OF CREAM, SOFT PINK OR A UNIQUE STAR PRINT. AVAILABLE IN SIZE ONE TO THREE MONTHS. GIFT SET FROM £59, SERAPHINE.COM

WIN!

A PACAPOD CHANGING BAG WITH METANIUM When you’re out and about with your little one, it helps to be ultra-organised. So you’ll be delighted to learn that Metanium is giving away two Pacapod Mirano changing bags RRP (£110), plus a Metanium Everyday Easy Spray, which is ideal to use when you’re away from home. It’s always worth using a barrier ointment or lotion to help protect your baby’s delicate skin, and Metanium Everyday Easy Spray Barrier Lotion and Metanium Everyday Barrier Ointment both protect and moisturise the skin to help prevent nappy rash. If nappy rash does strike, Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment is licensed specifically to treat it. Make sure you always read the label. metanium.co.uk. Enter online at babyhampshire.co.uk/competitions

SEASIDE SNUGGLES Protect your little one’s delicate skin after a dip in the water with Cam Cam Copenhagen’s soft, thick towels perfect. Available in three colours, the towels are made from 100% organic cotton and dry quickly after use.

From £29, camcamcopenhagen.com

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JULY 4

WHO WILL YOU VOTE FOR? Voting for the Little London Awards 2018 opens today!

Cast your vote and you’ll be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a year’s membership to Harbour Club Kensington. awards. littlelondonmagazine.co.uk

Esplanade tennis

Grab a relaxing deck chair and a refreshing cool drink from the Pimm’s bar and watch the Wimbledon tennis competition on the Esplanade. And don’t worry – with strawberries and cream, a sand pit, restaurants and more, there’s plenty to entertain the kids too. Don’t forget your hat and sun cream! Catch the matches from 2 to 15 July. west-quay.co.uk

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Ditch baby’s old towels and upgrade to The Gro Company’s Grobath range.

With Puredry Microfibre fabric these robes are as practical as they are adorable. gro-store.com

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Swing by to celebrate everything from pregnancy to preschool at the Hampshire Baby and Toddler Show.

Expect fabulous shopping, enviable goody bags, parenting experts, family entertainment, givaways and more. eventbrite.co.uk

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If you’ve got a babysitter for the night, why not grab a wristband and guide book and find the hidden discounted drinks and special events around Southampton this week. visit-hampshire.co.uk

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Bowing to popular demand from mothers countrywide, we’re delighted to be launching Baby, which will be available outside Hampshire and published every four weeks. Each issue will be packed with inspiration and tips for new and expectant mothers, gorgeous photoshoots, expert advice and product reviews. The first issue of Baby, cover dated September, will go on sale Wednesday 18 July. £3.99, babyhampshire.co.uk

This exciting event is a great opportunity for all the family to meet characters from their favourite films and television shows. With robots, film props, virtual reality attractions, an autograph zone and an interactive Star Wars set, what’s not to love? visit-hampshire.co.uk

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Disney’s Christopher Robin hits cinemas today, bringing A.A. Milne’s tale to life.

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Bring a blanket to Meadowside Park and enjoy a screening of The Greatest Showman. visithampshire.co.uk

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CHEESE AND CHILLI FEST Fun rides and tastings are just some of the delights on offer at the Winchester Cheese and Chilli Festival. Dogs welcome. visit-hampshire.co.uk

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Say goodbye to summer in style with pond dipping, family entertainment, live orchestral music and more. Booking is essential. hants.gov.uk

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Little ones can make their own lizard blower in this great craft and storytelling workshop. thelights.org.uk

Picnic rug £29.95, joules.com

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an you think of anything more adorable than Miffy? Dick Bruna’s lovingly illustrated bunny has been a familiar face for over 60 years.

Starting her life as a book character, the effortlessly cute four-legged friend now comes in a myriad of merchandise options which are all perfect additions for baby’s nursery. If like us you’ve got a soft spot for the sweet Dutch bunny, then perk up your ears because we’ve got the perfect prize bundle to transform your little one’s room. The lucky winner will receive the following items: Tobias and the Bear X

Miffy cotbed duvet set (£55), string fairy lights (£30), Ixxi wall art (£39.10), small and large paper bag toy sacks (£12.99/£19.99), Primark cushion (£5), clock (£40), black board (£22.50), soft toy (£22), small lamp (£135), book ends (£24.99), three art prints (£30), rattle toy (£9.99), corduroy toy (£20), changing mat cover (£12.10), spiral toy (£17.22), mobile (£24.21), canopy (£20.96), cube soft toy (£13.71) and muslin squares (£12.38). But that’s not all! Beautiful interiors brand Mokee will complete the look with a Mokee Mini Cot and mattress (£129), too.

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To enter, visit babyhampshire.co.uk/competitions COMPETITION CLOSES 11.59PM ON 12 JULY 2018. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT MIFFYSHOP.COM

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Konges Sløjd cloud mobile £19.95, scandiborn.co.uk

Tinycottons one-piece £52, alexandalexa.com

PHOTOGRAPHY: HELEN MARSDEN STYLING: KELLIE DAGGETT MODEL: BRUCE & BROWN

Kalon Studios caravan cot £1,130, cuckooland.com

Paloma de la O two-piece dress set £53, childrensalon.com Meri Meri bunny £21.95, scandiborn.co.uk

Stella McCartney dress £63, libertylondon.com

Bonton hat £33, smallable.com Cotton romper £40, mabelchild.co.uk

Cotton duvet set £140, caramel-shop.co.uk

Sophie wears cotton top, £95, Marie Chantal. Cotton trousers, £75, Marie Chantal.

Cashmere blanket, £169, Brora.

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Add a soft touch to baby’s summer wardrobe with a pretty parade of pinks and pastels Wooden racing car £23.92, babipur.co.uk

Cashmere cardigan £169, bonpoint.com

Silk swaddles £42, adenandanaisco.uk Nobodinoz sleeping bag £45, nubie.co.uk

Cotton dress £18, marksandspencer.com

Easy Peasy shoes £34, libertylondon.com

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SHOPPING Hanging alphabet wall £29, merimeri.co.uk

PHOTOGRAPHY: HELEN MARSDEN STYLING: KELLIE DAGGETT MODEL: GRACE & GALOR

Tripp Trapp chair £174, stokke.com Monster-print bibshort £20, cathkidson.com

Jasmine wears seersucker romper, £85, Marie Chantal. Cashmere booties, £39, Brora. Blanket, £39, The White Company.

Babycook £120, beaba.com Merino romper £64.50, shirleybredal.com

MINTY FRESH

LED night light £10.95, lullabuy.co.uk

Frill lace dress £30, marksandspencer.com

Organic cotton dress and bloomers £53, neckandneck.com

Keep your cool throughout the warmer months with crisp shades of pastel green Cotton sweatshirt £36, scampanddude.com

Cotton dress £209, cashmirino.com

The Milk Collective rattle £20, libertylondon.com

Laranjinha linen shorts £39.99, panachekids.co.uk

Lifetime teepee £175, cuckooland.com Cotton bib £11.99, zarahome.com

Plush octopus toy £15, jojomamanbebe.co.uk

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Bobo Choses bloomers £26, en.smallable.com

Cotton dress £16, mandco.com

Noe & Zoe overalls £36, libertylondon.com

Sophie wears summer dress, £47, Mini A Ture. Cotton pants, £35.25, Mini A Ture.

Cotton hat, £23.50, Mini A Ture. Blanket, £39, The White Company.

PHOTOGRAPHY: HELEN MARSDEN STYLING: KELLIE DAGGETT

Wooden ride-on toy £99.95, theweestore.com

Cotton-blend romper £56, louisemisha.com Cotton-blend jumpsuit £19.99, zara.com

Cotton dungarees £29, petit-bateau.co.uk

GOLDEN TOUCH

Uppababy Cruz pushchair £529.99, johnlewis.com

Say hello to summer with vibrant hues of butterscotch, banana and lemon

Meri Meri cotton rattle £16.50, thismodernlife.co.uk Acrylic lion £85, jonathanadler.com

Dotty Dungarees t-shirt £15, roseandlula.com

Olli Ella pull-along basket £45, scandiborn.co.uk

Cotton dress £12, marksandspencer.com Noa Noa Miniature shorts £29, alexandalexa.com

Leather sandals £19.99, zara.com

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G.H. Hurt & Son cashmere shawl £149, libertylondon.com

Cam Cam Copenhagen canopy £99.95, scandiborn.co.uk

PHOTOGRAPHY: HELEN MARSDEN STYLING: KELLIE DAGGETT

Dungarees and toy set £32, thewhitecompany.com

Jasmine wears dungaree shorts, £39, Patachou. Cotton blouse, £30, Patachou. Cotton throw, £55, Mori.

Denim jacket £39, cosstores.com

Nylon holdall £140, tibaandmarl.com

Cotton dress £34, petit-bateau.co.uk

BLUE BRIGADE

Leather shoes £39.99, startriteshoes.com

Reach for the sky with statement shades of sapphire, navy and steel blue Meri Meri sleeping bag £50, merimeri.co.uk

Tinycottons one-piece £34, libertylondon.com

Cotton jumpsuit £52.25, omibia.com

Sarah Louise smocked dress £57, childrensalon.com

BabyBjörn carrier £139.99, johnlewis.com

Cotton-blend trousers £34, lacoquetakids.com Blune cotton dress £45, alexandalexa.com

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INTO THE OCEAN

By Laura Baker and Nadia Taylor

This clever rhyming book encourages exploration of the ocean using touch and feel elements. Ideal for inquisitive minds and busy hands. £9.99, Words and Pictures

JANE FOSTER’S SUMMERTIME

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From sandcastles to ice creams

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A FIRST BOOK OF THE SEA

By Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton

With tales of the world’s oceans, this compendium of rhymes brilliantly captures the excitement of a child’s first glimpse of the sea. £14.99, Walker Books

I AM LITTLE FISH

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Wiggle your finger to make the little fish puppet swim, as you dip, dive and wade through vivid reefs, making new friends along the way. £7.99, Walker Books

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Alan is a terribly fierce alligator, but he also has an embarrassing secret. Will the jungle critters help him mend his ways? A chomping charmer of a story filled to the brim with giggles. £6.99, Walker Books

Supremely stylish and full of fun, readers will love helping Lois search for her friend Bob hidden behind the flaps on the beach.

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By Suzy Senior and Claire Powell Little ones will be chuckling along as you try to choose the perfect underwater underwear for an octopus and his chums.

This hilarious rhyming romp is also ideal reading if you are attempting potty training this summer. £10.99, Little Tiger Press

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PREGNANCY

FACING

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IVF AT ANY COST ? WRITER AN D MOTH ER Katie Nicholl ON LIFE- CHANGING E XPERIEN CE S, SACRIFICE AN D APPR ECIATING WHAT YOU HAVE PHOTOGRAPHY: HELENE SANDBERG

here’s a bittersweet irony to the fact that most of us spend our 20s doing everything we can to avoid getting pregnant, and our 30s doing the exact opposite. One in six couples in the UK experience problems with conceiving, and infertility is now such a widespread issue that IVF seems to be becoming a norm.

I was 31 when my husband and I decided to start trying for a baby. I remember feeling a tingle of excitement as I binned my contraception and bought an ovulation testing kit. Little did I know that it would take us a decade to have our much longed-for family.

Back then I was a high-flying journalist working for a national newspaper. Life was fast paced, pressurised and fun, but it wasn’t conducive to starting a family. I was out most nights seeking stories for my gossip column and the job was stressful. Newsrooms are intense places and when I was promoted to royal editor, things only got busier. Perhaps looking back I shouldn’t have been so surprised, month after month, to discover with heartache that I still wasn’t pregnant.

After a year of trying to conceive naturally we went to our GP, who referred us to the Whittington Hospital in North London, but the investigative tests indicated there was no

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Katie’s son George is a sun

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underlying problem. After four failed rounds of IUI – where the sperm is washed and inserted into the uterus – we went onto an NHS waiting list for IVF. I was told to clear my diary for the next two months, which meant pulling out of an overseas tour with Prince Harry. “You are going to need to give this your full commitment if you want it to work,” the nurse told me sternly. My career was going to have to take a back seat for once.

The IVF treatment started with a series of injections to downregulate my hormones and meds, stimulating my ovaries before my eggs could be harvested. I have always had a fear of needles but the injections weren’t too bad.

The egg collection and transfer was a success and after a tortuous two-week wait, we were

told we were pregnant in the January of 2012.

The elation and relief I felt was enormous – this was better than any front-page scoop.

I had my own little exclusive and for months I kept the pregnancy secret. When I started bleeding heavily the night before my 12-week scan, I panicked. An emergency scan showed a large haematoma, but our baby was safe and Matilda was born on 19 September 2012.

The urge for a second baby didn’t kick in for some time because I felt so blessed with Matilda. Maternity leave was a wonderful bubble of walks in the park, baby sensory classes and coffee with friends.

Three months in, the bubble popped.

Kensington Palace announced that the Duchess of Cambridge was pregnant, and I was offered a book deal to write her life story. I spent the next six months juggling motherhood, research and writing. We celebrated Matilda’s first birthday at Soho House in New York where I was promoting the book (now a bestseller), and I remember thinking how lucky we were.

By her second birthday we decided it was time to try for another baby. We had two embryos on ice and the procedure to transfer them was simple enough. Sadly they didn’t take, and so the only chance of

Katie Nicholl with her two children, George and Matilda

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PREGNANCY

WE SPENT MOST OF OUR SAVINGS, AND TOOK A SABATICAL IN ORDER TO GIVE OUR GROWING EMBRYO A CHANCE getting pregnant was to go through another round of IVF. We went for a consultation at the Assisted Reproduction and Gynaecology Centre (ARGC) in Upper Wimpole Street. The fees were eye-wateringly expensive and I’d heard horror stories about the clinic being a bit of a production line, but it had the best success rates in the country. Our first round of IVF with them cost close to £10,000 and resulted in a twin pregnancy. I will never forget the shock – and joy – of seeing two tiny hearts beating on the grainy ultrasound.

After eight weeks I started bleeding, and a scan revealed one of the embryos hadn’t made it. We were crushed, but focused all our hope on the surviving twin. The all-important 12-week scan and a Harmony test (to rule out certain defects and syndromes) told us we were having a healthy little girl. I tried to relax but I started bleeding again, and on 31 August 2014 I suffered a terrible miscarriage. The

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haemorrhaging was so severe I was rushed to A&E and needed four blood transfusions.

It’s hard to articulate the sense of loss, hopelessness and despair we both felt as I lay on that hospital bed. It took us both more than a year to recover from the experience and feel strong enough to try again. We drained our savings to cover three more rounds of treatment. The final attempt worked, and in December 2016 we got a positive pregnancy test.

This time I didn’t relax. Every day I feared I would start bleeding and when I developed a haematoma during the first trimester, I mentally prepared myself for another miscarriage. But George was a fighter and on 8 August 2017, he was born – pink, podgy and screaming with all the might of a tiny Leo. He is now 10 months old and I can’t imagine our lives without him. He is a sunny, joyful baby and Matilda is a proud big sister.

I know we are among the lucky ones; many couples don’t get pregnant even after countless rounds of IVF. We spent most of our savings, and I took a career sabbatical in order to give ourselves and our growing embryo a chance. That choice was hard but, as they say, when one door closes, another opens and shortly after I fell pregnant with George, I received a book deal to write a biography on Prince Harry. I wrote all through the spring and summer while he was growing inside me.

One day, when they are older, I will tell our children the stories of how they came into this world. It wasn’t an easy journey, but what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Never give up hope and be grateful every day for what you do have. bh Katie Nicholl is the author of Harry: Life, Loss, and Love (£20, Hachette Books), which is out now.

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Think about your theme. You may want to keep it traditional with bunting, seaonal flowers and a relaxed tea party spread, or you might want to give your party a cool glamping twist with floor cushions, picnic rugs, balloons and cotton teepees to provide shade for the little ones.

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Get the older children to make banners and homemade cupcakes, and set up various ‘stalls’ with games like hoopla, giant chess or Jenga, and maybe even a vintage ice cream cart or bouncy castle.

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Keep young children hydrated throughout the day by having plenty of water on tap – fill a Kilner water dispenser with fresh lemon, mint or cucumber.

Finally, the bonus of this kind of party is that you can pre-prepare a range of simple and fresh food for guests to pick at throughout the day. Try a selection of finger food, or big bowls of pasta and colourful salads for friends and family to tuck into. bh Paper plates (pack of 12) £3.99, partypieces.co.uk

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by Joie is here to help baby steal a kip or two. Little ones can stay snuggled from birth to 9kg while enjoying three motion settings: side to side, forward and backward or round and round (which combines the first two settings). The mini soother offers lullabies, nature sounds and vibrations too. £150, uk.joiebaby.com

READY, SET, JET Silver Cross is here to take the stress out of travelling with the launch of Jet, its ultralight stroller. Weighing in at just 5.9kg, it’s so compact it can be carried on board an aircraft as cabin baggage. Even better, you can add the Silver Cross Simplicity car seat and use it from birth. Available end of June. £275, silvercrossbaby.com

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REVIEW

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Jack Freud AN D HIS N EWBOR N , WILLOW, PUT TH E EVER-ADAP TABLE BABY ZEN YOYO+ TH ROUGH ITS PACE S

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s a family we seem to be constantly on the move, so alongside our everyday buggy we’ve always had a lightweight travel stroller to join us on our travels. But with our trusty Maclaren on its last legs after five years of service, and with the arrival of baby Willow, my wife Kate and I decided it was finally time to invest in a new one.

Jack and baby Willow take the Yoyo+ for a spin

The Babyzen Yoyo+ features a multi-position reclining seat and machine-washable materials

THE LOWDOWN The thing that sets the Yoyo+ apart from a run-of-the-mill buggy is its instant one-handed fold mechanism and its compactness when collapsed. Once you get the hang of it, you can collapse it with very little trouble and it’s easy to sling over your shoulder with an adaptable strap. One of my favourite features is that you can also fit it in the overhead storage of an aeroplane – and anyone who has ever walked miles through an airport with young children sans buggy will agree it’s worth the money for this fact alone!

GOOD LOOKING? Yes, very much so. It features a streamlined, slick black frame and the hood, seat and footmuff are available in a variety of colours.

In addition to the traditional shades of red, black and grey, you can also choose from ‘Peppermint’, ‘Taupe’ and ‘Ginger’. The newest option, ‘Air France Blue’, was our favourite of the shades available, so we went for that.

So far, we’ve had lots of compliments on the fashionable blue and white print, and it’s perfect for a boy or a girl.

PRACTICALITY AND DRIVABILITY I think it’s fair to say that all dads will love pushing the Babyzen Yoyo+ around. In techyterms, the four-wheel suspension combined with the lightweight frame means it can be steered one-handed. Manoeuvring through shop doors or on and off buses is a breeze.

Having said that, I would feel a little uneasy using it in windy weather for fear of it blowing over. I know many parents who use the Yoyo+ all year round, and I can see the attraction, but personally I find it too light for that. Willow is only two months old so we’re currently using the Newborn Pack, which adapts the pushchair to a lie-flat, parent-facing position usable from birth. When she’s older we’ll move onto the front-facing pushchair, suitable for babies aged six months and upwards.

COMFORT The sheepskin-lined footmuff makes for the cosiest winter excursions, and the stroller comes with a raincover for soggy days. The

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five-point harness is easy to use and has padded shoulder straps for extra comfort, and everything is easy to remove and wash, too. The only downside is that it doesn’t have an adjustable handlebar. My wife and I are both 5ft 10in and we do find it comfortable to push, but I imagine a few inches taller and it would be a little on the short side.

THE VERDICT I can completely see what all the fuss is about with the Babyzen Yoyo+. It really is unlike anything else on the market, a pleasure to use day to day and a joy to travel with. We can’t wait to try it out on our first family flight! bh £389, naturalbabyshower.co.uk

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TH E RIGHT PUSHCHAIR CAN M E AN TH E DIFFER EN CE BE T WEEN A STROLL IN TH E PAR K AN D A STRUGGLE. Rebecca Moore PUTS TH E BE ST TO TH E TE ST owadays more and more pushchair brands are launching more compact models, whether to function as the family’s main set of wheels or as their second in command, deployed for quick-stop local trips, public transport in the city and baby’s first holiday abroad.

Many travel strollers can now fit in the overhead lockers, meaning you can wheel straight up to the plane door. But the biggest convenience by far comes once you touch down on the other side – rather than struggling with bags and baby through immigration, you can grab your pushchair from the cabin, quickly unfold it and pop baby in without a fuss. Depending on their age and how much sleep they’ve had on the flight, it’s likely they’ll fall asleep once back in the comfort of a stroller. Now that’s a holiday…

Before making the big purchase do bear in mind that each airline’s restrictions are different, so if you’re buying it for a particular flight, be sure to check the measurements first.

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GB POCKIT According to the Guinness World Records, the GB Pockit is the world’s smallest folding stroller. Impressive, right? If you’re looking for a companion for the airport, it does the job perfectly, fitting easily into the overhead lockers of a plane. When time is of the essence, its two-step fold is a godsend, making it quick and easy to open out and use. Once folded the pushchair becomes a handbag-shaped package that can be flung over your shoulder or stowed away. The Pockit also stands independently when folded so it doesn’t take up much space at your hotel, and as the proud owner of a Red Dot Design Award, what more is there to say?

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BABY JOGGER CITY TOUR Strolling in at 6.4kg, the latest addition to the Baby Jogger clan is the lightweight and super-compact Baby Jogger City Tour. It’s suitable for infants between six months and three years and makes a perfect everyday stroller or extra piece of kit to see you through your first holiday with baby.

Complete with travel bag, the Baby Jogger City Tour can go in the overhead storage when flying and the large extendable SPF50+ sun canopy stops the light glare – ideal if your little one wants a nap on the beach. With just a one-bar handle, rather than your typical umbrella-fold stroller, you can push onehanded with ease. This is particularly useful if you’re also pulling a suitcase!

MEE-GO TRIO Possibly one of the most stylish stroller options on the market, the Trio from British brand Mee-Go offers plenty of bang for your buck. With a fully reclining seat – including a lie flat position that’s easily adjusted through a toggle at the back – this stroller is suitable to use from birth, meaning it could be your sole pushchair. The product boasts some plush features too, including a padded handlebar, a removable bumper bar and an adjustable leg rest. The compact one-hand fold design is super convenient and easy to operate, and if style is high on your agenda, you have some great options to choose from. Consider Orchid on a rose gold frame or Jet and Slate Blue on a gun metal frame.

BABYZEN YOYO+ The fact that this stroller has partnered up with Air France for a limited edition release says it all – this stroller was born to holiday!

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PRICE £169 WEIGHT 6.5kg DIMENSIONS when folded 25 x 57 x 46cm USE FROM Birth OVERHEAD STORAGE Yes TRAVEL BAG Additional extra, £39.99

The original all-in-one cabin stroller from birth, the Babyzen Yoyo+ really is the crème de la crème. Wheeling in as the most expensive on the market, it’s no surprise to see this stroller spotted around the country as an everyday choice. It really does offer everything you could need. You can easily attach a car seat and its instant one-handed fold mechanism and compactness when collapsed is a blessing on public transport and at airports. Plus it’s easy to sling over your shoulder with an adaptable strap.

MOUNTAIN BUGGY NANO As one of the lightest on the scene, and sporting an admirable Red Dot Design Award, the Mountain Buggy Nano is a true contender as a top travel stroller. It can be adjusted to operate from birth rather than the standard six months using either of two additional extras. Firstly, you can add your car seat (the on-board car seat adapter accommodates most leading car seat brands), and secondly, you can opt for the lie flat Cocoon. The Mountain Buggy Nano is a well thought out and sturdy option featuring intuitive design, from the overhead storage to the clearly colour coded step-on, step-off pedal brake system – perfect for mad airport dashes! bh

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A versatile piece of kit like the Mee-Go Trio is an investment for the future, whether home or away

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PRICE £219.99 WEIGHT 6.4kg DIMENSIONS when folded 45.5 x 57 x 23cm USE FROM 6 months OVERHEAD STORAGE Yes TRAVEL BAG Yes

MOUNTAIN BUGGY NANO

PRICE From £274 WEIGHT 5.9kg DIMENSIONS when folded 54 x 51 x 31cm USE FROM Birth, with additional Cocoon OVERHEAD STORAGE Yes TRAVEL BAG Yes

BABYZEN YOYO+

PRICE From £369 WEIGHT 6.2kg DIMENSIONS when folded 52 x 18 x 44cm USE FROM Birth, with additional YOYO+ Newborn Pack OVERHEAD STORAGE Yes TRAVEL BAG Additional extra, £59

GB POCKIT

PRICE from £150 WEIGHT 4.3kg DIMENSIONS when folded 35 x 30 x 18cm USE FROM Birth, with additional Cot to Go carrycot OVERHEAD STORAGE Yes TRAVEL BAG No

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Fill out a paper application for your child’s first passport and take advantage of the Post Office’s “check and send” service, which costs around £10 on top of the usual fee. The rules for passport photographs aren’t as strict for babies as they are for adults, but it can still be tricky to get it right – a visit to a high street photo specialist or chemist will save you a lot of stress. If you’ve filled everything in correctly and sent in the documents, the passport will be ready in about three weeks. There is also a fast track service to turn around a new passport within a week but it costs extra and you’ll need to attend an appointment.

about in-room amenities: a kettle and fridge are absolute essentials; a bathtub is pretty handy too, but not a deal breaker. We always travel with a tiny inflatable paddling pool that fits in the bottom of shower stalls. A balcony is a massive bonus because it gives you somewhere to sit and relax after baby’s bedtime. It’s worth asking about babysitting services too. Most family-friendly places should be able to arrange it.

Enquire about a room at the end of a hallway and away from the lifts or stairs. Your baby will be less likely to be disturbed by the noise of other guests and, being further from occupied rooms, plus you’ll feel less guilty if your little one cries in the night.

Depending on your destination, it’s worth asking about the cost of a suite compared to a standard double – in a lot of the big US hotel chains there often isn’t much difference, and you’ll be grateful for the extra space to stow not just your sleeping child, but all their gear too. If that’s not an option, a large wardrobe can work nicely as a miniature bedroom for storing baby’s things out of the way and keeping the main room more organised.

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Most hotels should be able to supply a cot and high chair but do check when booking so you can bring your own if need be. Ask

The standard vaccinations your baby will receive on the NHS will protect them from most of the diseases you might come across

ravelling with a baby is a daunting prospect for many parents.

Even mums and dads who were experienced globetrotters before starting a family can feel overwhelmed by the logistics of that first holiday with their little one. Break the organising down into bite-sized chunks, however, and it all becomes more manageable, allowing you to really get excited about the adventures that await you as a new family.

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IT’S ALL IN THE PREP

Travel grobag £23.50, gro.co.uk My First Nursery Rhymes soft book £10, mothercare.com

Ergobaby 360 sling £134.90, ergobaby.co.uk

Tommee Tippee soother (pack of two) and holder (pack of two) £4.79 each, amazon.co.uk

Lightweight duffle bag £125, storksak.com Calpol infant £6.50, boots.com

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Kiddylicious straws 70p, ocado.com

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✈ PINE CLIFFS RESORT ALGARVE, PORTUGAL This clifftop resort boasts the largest kids’ club in the region and accepts babies from six months, leaving you free to enjoy the spa, golf course and 11 restaurants. Baby will love the bouncy castle and sandy beach too. Rooms from £145 per night, pinecliffs.com when travelling, particularly in developed nations. Further flung destinations often require additional vaccines, some of which can only be given above a certain age, so talk to your GP or practice nurse before booking your trip to make sure you’re covered.

Where to go…

You can travel carefree with family-friendly resorts

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CARLISLE BAY, ANTIGUA This slice of paradise has its own private stretch of beach, where swaying palm trees offer plenty of natural shade. The pool is great fun, the kids’ club is open to babies from six months old and the staff are incredibly welcoming. Rooms from £773 per night, carlisle-bay.com

SANI BEACH HOTEL HALKIDIKI, GREECE The crèche at this elegant all-suite hotel is open to babies from four months old, but you can also take advantage of ‘Babe Watch’ and enjoy a dip in the sea while qualified staff look after your little one on the beach for you. From £160 per night, sani-resort.com

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Take more food and milk than you think you might need so you’re covered in case of delays. Be prepared for baby’s feeding and sleep routines to go out the window when flying – there are just too many distractions to contend with and it’s impossible to time things properly when you’re dealing with security, boarding and other demands. I try to go with the flow and offer my daughter healthy snacks frequently to make sure she’s getting enough to eat. (Snacks can also serve as very useful distractions if your baby is getting bored or frustrated.) Breastfeeding mothers might find themselves feeding more frequently and for longer than usual on flights because the baby will seek comfort in the strange environment.

Pack as many small, non-noisy toys as you can reasonably fit into your carry-on. Soft toys and lift-the-flap books are a good bet and I find a “stunt wallet” filled with a few expired loyalty cards that I don’t mind losing can keep my daughter absorbed for ages. Walking up and down the plane offers endless new sights, sounds and interactions – you’ll probably spend a lot of the flight on your feet! A sling is also a handy tool for helping your little one to nap while you’re on the move.

We always travel with Calpol, infant Nurofen and teething gel just in case. To avoid earache, encourage your little one to breastfeed, eat or drink during take off and landing. It offers a distraction from all the commotion. bh

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CORNWALL Its picturesque coastline spans an impressive 300 miles, so it’s hardly surprising that Cornwall scooped up “Best UK holiday destination” at the British Travel Awards last year. With tame waters, Carbis Bay, Porthminster in St Ives and Trevone near Padstow are just a few of the Blue Flag Coastal views in Cornwall

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Large sandy stretches await in Devon

beaches popular with families, while Porthcurno in West Cornwall offers shallow waters that are perfect for paddling in. If you’re staying further south, Gyllyngvase in Falmouth boasts golden sand, gorgeous views and beautiful gardens that are fun to explore in the summer. Or, for those staying in the north, head to Polzeath where there’s an abundance of rock pools, a trampoline park and travelling theatre performances at certain times in the year. The beach is also level with the car park, so it’s easy to travel with a buggy.

DEVON When it comes to seaside spots, Devon has all the visual treats a family could wish for, from expansive sandy beaches and tiny pebbled coves to wild windswept bays. The multi-award winning Blackpool Sands beach is certainly the most famous of the bunch, with its crystal clear waters, golden sand and gorgeous surroundings. There’s a safe swimming area for children, too, as well as sandpits for hire and a seasonal lifeguard service. Heading further west? Bantham beach is equally appealing for families – the shallow

sloping sands enable you and baby to splash about safely, while the surrounding restaurants and cafés are a great place to get some respite from the sun. And if you’ve got a dog in tow, take a trip to the calm shores of North Sands in Salcombe, which welcomes pups throughout the whole summer season.

MALLORCA, SPAIN It’s easy to see why Mallorca is a perennial favourite with families – it’s absolutely loaded with child-friendly attractions, places to stay and beaches to frequent with a bucket and spade. Port de Sóller is the only sandy beach on the west side of the island, and there’s also a delightful pedestrianised promenade that’s suitable for buggies. Playa del Port

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Treat yourself to some Caribbean sunshine on the sandy shores of Barbados! With shallow waters, soft white sand and an expansive playground, Accra Beach is by far the most popular spot for families. The southern end of the beach is particularly good for little ones to paddle in because it’s protected by rocks that break bigger waves. Similarly, Batts Rock along the west of the island boasts calm shores, a beautiful reef and lifeguard supervision during high season. But it’s Enterprise Beach that ticks the most boxes; a 250-yard-long strip of white sand and a wide selection of shaded areas make it easy to see why it’s so highly favoured by the locals. Additionally, while the north side is calm with shallow waters, the south side has big waves that are perfect for surfing.

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edges of the beach and you might even spot dinosaur footprints preserved in the yellow limestone rocks, which date back 150 million years. Praia da Rocha, on the other hand, is one of the more established and popular areas in the Algarve, with lots of room even in the busier periods. The wooden paths across the back of the beach make it easy to walk around with a pram, and you’ll also find a decent selection of restaurants, shops and cafés to retreat to if the sun gets too much or you just fancy an ice cream.

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de Pollença is equally popular. Here you’ll find a long white beach, clear waters and an enormous inflatable play park with bouncy castles and slides. Or if you’d rather avoid the crowds, Playa de Cala Pi is a peaceful spot with plenty of shade. It’s the lack of surrounding restaurants and bars that keeps this area so quiet, so be prepared to walk to the local town of Cala Pi if you haven’t packed a picnic.

SANDS RESORT HOTEL, CORNWALL This idyllic resort provides spacious family suites, a games room, kids’ clubs and relaxing spa treatments for adults. sandsresort.co.uk

THE ALGARVE, PORTUGAL What’s great about the Algarve is that it lacks the strong waves of the west coast, making it ideal for little swimmers. With Blue Flag status, Praia de Odeceixe has shallow, warm waters on one side and more lively waves on the other, and Salema, another Blue Flag option, offers golden sand and immaculate waters completely free of seaweed. Linger around the

BOVEY CASTLE, DEVON Nestled within Dartmoor National Park, this indulgent five-star hotel offers impressive countryside views and a plethora of activities for kids. boveycastle.com

With its dramatic coastline and stunning countryside views, Dorset is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. There are Blue Flag beaches to spare including Sandbanks, Southbourne and Fishermans Walk, as well as Swanage which offers views across the water to the Isle of Wight.

Weymouth is perfect for little ones thanks to its safe, shallow waters, and if you’re staying further east, Alum Chine’s clean, sandy beach and pirate-themed adventure playground will go down a treat. Be sure to use the Kidzone scheme if you’re visiting Bournemouth or Poole – children are given free wristbands that match zones along the seafront. bh

BELMOND LA RESIDENCIA, MALLORCA With fantastic activities for little ones, two pools and stunning surroundings, there’s plenty to admire at this holiday spot. belmond.com

CRYSTAL COVE, BARBADOS Set within eight acres of lush tropical gardens, this beautiful boutique hotel boasts sparkling lagoon pools, endless sea views and a brilliant kids’ club. sovereign.com

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Lead by example and get hats for the whole family. Just one case of bad sunburn can affect a child for life

What’s the damage?

WE ALL KNOW TOO MUCH SU N E XPOSU R E IS BAD, BUT THIS IS E SPECIALLY TH E CASE FOR BABIE S, CHILDR EN AN D PR EGNANT WOM EN . Mar tha Alexander FIN DS OUT MOR E…

oliday season is finally underway and high street windows are filled with pastel shades, straw hats, jelly shoes and ice cream motifs. Also vying for your attention are shelves of sun creams and sprays, all ready to be grabbed. Unfortunately, this is usually by holidaymakers because no matter how much is done to raise awareness of the dangers of sun damage, many of us are still guilty of thinking that sun protection is only relevant while on holiday. But in reality, the sun’s rays are damaging all year around – even in the foggy, drizzly gloom of the UK – and youngsters should wear sun cream perennially.

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the discomfort of enduring the nausea and vomiting of sunstroke, just one episode of severe burning can also significantly increase a child’s risk of developing skin cancer. This is because a child’s skin is much more susceptible to sun damage than an adult’s. It is five times thinner and less capable of producing melanin, the natural sun defence mechanism.

“Children, and particularly infants, have had no ‘weathering’, meaning previous sun exposure, which can otherwise protect adults from sunburn on occasion,” says Dr Sweta Rai of the British Association of Dermatologists.

“This means that they generally have more sensitive skin than adults and burn more easily.

A baby’s skin can burn in minutes, so keep them out of direct sunlight.”

The effects of sunburn are serious – and can last long after the skin stops glowing red.

“Sunburn at an early age can lead to skin cancer decades later,” says Margret Pinto, founder of Swedish skincare company Evy. “Ideally very young children should not be exposed to the sun at all, but in reality, this is almost impossible. Therefore, a high-quality sunscreen is a must.”

Sunscreens should always block both the UVA and UVB rays that damage skin. But what’s the difference?

“UVA rays damage our skin on a deeper

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level and cause ageing and wrinkling over time,” explains Pinto. “UVB damages our skin on a more superficial level and is apparent in the form of reddening and burning. Most importantly however, both play a key role in the development of skin cancer.”

Sunscreens either absorb the UV light before it can penetrate and damage skin or they create a tangible barrier to physically block UV light. Using sun protection is especially important when you are pregnant.

“It’s best for people to avoid excessive sun exposure – particularly those with lighter skin types,” says Dr Rai. “When you are pregnant though, your immune system is supressed, so you are more likely to have sun-related issues.”

Your body is flooded with hormones that make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, and if exposed to damage you could see frecklelike clusters of brown skin on your face, (known as chloasma), or a dark line from your bellybutton to your pelvis.

But not all sun creams are equal and pregnant women need to be extra careful when choosing a product. Many contain a chemical called oxybenzone which can enter the bloodstream (more quickly than any of the other chemicals in the cream) and potentially affect an unborn baby. Sunscreens that don’t contain oxybenzone include Boots’ Soltan Sensitive Suncare Lotion SPF30 and La RochePosay Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizing Cream With Sunscreen. Nevertheless, it is still more harmful to use no sunscreen at all than to use one with oxybenzone in it.

The bottom line, when it comes to sun protection, is to fight a good strategy and not take risks. Always keep a bottle of sunscreen in your bag, so you can top up during the day. Wear a hat and force your children to wear them too. Avoid being outdoors in a blazing midday sun. Slather your children in a high factor, decent quality sun cream (and buy it new each summer – the effectiveness reduces over time so those half-empty bottles languishing at the back of your bathroom cabinet are actually really dangerous). And repeat. And repeat.

While applying sun cream to a wriggling toddler is no mean feat, there are definitely ways to make it feel less like a messy uphill struggle. Instead of chasing your children with creams and sprays, why not give them some of the responsibility and let them apply sun cream to themselves? Once they see it as fun and grownup the ritual will pass more quickly and you’ll all have more time for Marco Polo in the pool or ice lolly pit stops. bh

BEST SUNSCREENS FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN There’s a lot to think about when choosing sun cream for little ones – protection, obviously, but also other factors like ease of application, fragrance, price and how it makes the skin feel when it’s on. Here are some of our favourites:

Evy Sunscreen Mousse SPF 50, 150ml, £25 Capable of blocking about 98 per cent of UV rays and gentle enough for infant skin. This mousse is easy to apply and dries quickly.

Frezyderm Infant Sun Care SPF 50+, 100ml, £20.50 When applied this sunscreen creates a waterproof protective blue film, showing the precise area of application so you don’t miss anywhere. Suitable for one year and over.

Mustela Very High Protection Sun Lotion SPF 50+, 100ml, £16.95 Suitable from birth onwards, this cream is fragrance free and ultra-moisturising.

Childs Farm Roll On Sun Cream SPF50+, 70ml, £10 No Childs Farm products contain parabens, SLSs, mineral oils or artificial colours, making this sun cream ideal for children prone to eczema.

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“I’ve always suffered with anxiety and now that I’m expecting I’m worried how this will damage my baby.

How much does stress affect pregnancy?”

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regnancy can be one of the most challenging experiences in a woman’s life. While a certain amount of stress is inevitable, if it’s prolonged it can affect both you and your baby. It’s important to understand how it’s caused and what to do.

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HOW THE BRAIN REACTS TO STRESS

HOW YOUR BODY RESPONDS In a stressful situation, the brain sends a signal to the adrenals, triggering the production of adrenalin and cortisol. These compounds increase your blood pressure and heart rate and raise your blood sugar levels, preparing your body for a ‘fight or flight’ predicament. This reaction is perfectly normal when it happens occasionally, but if you become stuck in a more continuous stress response, the reaction can become chronic. The constant presence of cortisol in your body also uses up B vitamins, depriving you of vital nutrients.

The pituitary gland in the brain and the adrenal glands above the kidneys decide how much cortisol (a stress hormone) to release when a stimulus is detected. Research has shown that having high levels of cortisol in an expectant mother’s body over a long period of time proves detrimental to the developing baby. Babies that are repeatedly EFFECTS OF STRESS ON YOUR BABY exposed to high levels of stress chemicals before Your unborn baby is particularly susceptible to birth often suffer from a distorted stress response stress chemicals and hormones during your third system, causing overreactive responses to trimester when their brain is developing rapidly. stimuli later in life. From as early as A certain level of cortisol is good for them the seventh week of pregnancy ed and levels naturally rise towards the end Recommend your baby can receive pleasureof pregnancy to help their lungs and product inducing or stress chemicals other organs mature. However, if from your blood stream, so the levels are continually high, your learning to control strong baby will enter an anxious state, his negative emotions is essential. own levels of the stress hormone It will also equip you for your will rise and it could affect his Back Ease Massage Oil life as a parent later on. cognitive functionality. bh £12.76, zitawest.com

HELP MANAGE YOUR MIND Nine ways to stay in control

• Identify the major stresses in your life • Which areas of your life are in most need of change?

• Think about who can help and support you • How can you change your reaction to a problem?

• Implement changes: 20 minutes a day of sitting quietly, visualising or meditating will help you to gain clarity and focus. If you practise this regularly you’ll acquire a greater sense of control • Improve your breathing • Try some gentle exercise • Protect yourself, where possible, from stressful situations (and people who make you feel anxious) • Nourish and nurture yourself

Zita West is the founder of the Zita West Fertility Clinic which specialises in a holistic approach to IVF. Instagram: @the_first_1000_days

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The Breastfeeding Café with SIONED HILTON

THIS ISSUE WE ASK:

I DON’T THINK I’M PRODUCING ENOUGH MILK – HOW WILL I KNOW AND HOW OFTEN SHOULD BABY FEED?

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any mothers worry about their breastmilk supply, especially when comparing themselves to others, but it’s important to remember that there is no normal when it comes to breastfeeding. Every mother and baby is different.

A study conducted by Dr Jaqueline Kent, a lactation expert at the University of Western Australia, demonstrated how broad the range is for what constitutes “normal” breastfeeding.

Some babies featured in her research drank just 54ml in a feed – a measly amount compared to the 234ml drunk by others – while sessions amounted to anything from four to 13 times daily, day or night.

There really is no “norm” and if baby is happy, healthy and putting on weight then you know you’re producing enough milk. If mum does feel concerned about supply however, she can look out for several signs. For instance, is baby alert, gaining weight, growing out of clothes and producing wet and dirty nappies?

Does baby have good skin tone? If all of the answers are yes, it’s likely there’s nothing to worry about, but if not, it may be advisable to ask a GP or midwife to check things out.

Remember that your early feeding habits

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will influence feeding performance in the long term. The first few weeks are key to priming your milk cells and building a good supply.

Mums should see their midwives or health professionals to check latch and seek advice, if necessary, about painful nipples or mastitis (inflammation). It’s also important be informed about upcoming growth spurts so that cluster feeding doesn’t come as a shock. During spurts (typically around three weeks and three months), babies tend to feed more frequently, not because they are hungry or unsatisfied but because they crave comfort and closeness.

It’s also a good reminder that softer breasts (around six weeks) are nothing to worry about – in fact they signify a healthy feed balance and harmony between baby and mum.

Lastly, be realistic. The first few days and weeks will be tough, tiring and hard work, but with the right advice you can establish and stabilise your feeding routine. Have confidence in the human body’s natural ability to provide for your little one and you’ll both reap the rewards in no time. bh Sioned Hilton is Medela’s in-house lactation consultant. medela.co.uk

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TOP TIPS : • Start as you mean to go on • Feed in the first hour after birth if possible, allowing skin-to-skin contact • A comfortable latch and lots of dirty nappies show that baby is getting enough • If latching is proving difficult, try other positions • If baby isn’t feeding well, seek GP advice • Empty the first breast before offering the other • Track the frequency of your feeds on paper or using an app like MyMedela • Feeding frequently will boost milk supply • Consider trying lactation biscuits and smoothies • If you are both struggling, express breastmilk to initiate your supply and then build • Use a hospital grade breastpump to express from birth • If you are mixed feeding on the advice of a health professional, have a feeding plan and avoid topping up after each feed • More support at the 24/7 National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300 100 0212

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Making the right choice Teresa Walsh, MIDWIFE EDUCATOR AT TH E PORTL AN D HOSPITAL, DISCUSSE S TH E ROLE OF TH E BIRTHING PARTN ER

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doula to provide psychological and physical support during the birth and beyond.

For many, if the dad or co-parent is not the primary support, they will still be in the vicinity to provide emotional reassurance and participate in the birth, albeit with less stress.

HOW TO OFFER INVALUABLE SUPPORT DURING BIRTH… Engage with the mother during her pregnancy and prepare together: this may seem obvious to many, but some partners feel a little isolated as the bump grows. Read out loud to the baby, do the relaxation exercises and show and tell of your excitement – watch the baby moving and touch the mother’s tummy when baby kicks.

Learn about birth: fully embrace the birth preparation classes so that you can be informed and knowledgeable about the labour and birthing process. Listen to the mother-tobe when she is making her birth plan and be ready to support her in her decisions. At the time you will be her most valued ally and a voice to help her get what she needs.

Help the hormones flow: for many, the whole concept of keeping calm and relaxed during labour sounds unrealistic and impossible to comprehend. But creating the right mental and

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t is well acknowledged that when a woman is having a baby, she can often progress quicker, need less pain medication and have a more positive perception of the birth if she feels well supported during her labour.

With such an important job to do, it’s a good idea to give significant thought into who is best suited to be birthing partner and what they will need to do to alleviate the stress and pain of birth as much as possible.

Although social attitudes and hospital policies vary around the world, nowadays the father of the child is often not only welcome but expected to witness the birth. But this hasn’t always been the case – prior to the 1970s men were often “locked out” of the delivery process and relegated to a long night in the waiting room. While on the whole this move to inclusion has had a lot of positive effects, the expectation to have the father present has also left some women feeling unsupported and some men traumatised.

Indeed, as not all fathers or co-parents know what they should be doing, more often than not in 2018 it comes down to preference.

Many parents-to-be will still be the first choice for birthing partners and the best people for the job too, but birthing centres and hospitals usually welcome friends or family who have children of their own or a

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Identifying the birthing partner ahead of time enables you both to plan the day together

physical environment is invaluable in enabling the hormones ‘Mother Nature’ provides to do their job. In The Portland Hospital’s childbirth education classes I ask the partners to describe their idea of a romantic evening.

Collectively they always manage a perfect scenario: good food, drink, privacy, intimacy, a bubble bath, touching and affection, good conversation and no mobile phones.

Simply incorporate whatever you can from a romantic or relaxing evening into the labour experience and you’ll create a calmer, more pleasant environment.

Guard the environment: you’ll need to be the keeper of her privacy. One reason why labour progresses better at home is because privacy is less of an issue. At The Portland the birthing party is given their own private room during labour and birth, but in shared ward facilities you can help to protect her privacy by keeping the curtains closed, her clothing close by and the doors closed when she’s using the bathroom. The birth partner can answer any door knocks and let only those who need to enter the room come in.

Be on her side: watch how she is managing labour and take your cues from her. It is not too difficult to deduce when someone needs an extra pillow or a cool cloth. Guessing is ok, and if you get it wrong, don’t take it personally. Keep trying and be present – make sure your electronic equipment is off and stay close to your partner throughout. You also need to stay well hydrated and take short breaks. Labour and birth can be a timeintensive process and you will need to keep your energy levels up. If you start lagging you’ll be less useful to the mother.

Make friends with the midwife: but don’t have long, unrelated conversations. Although many women will use hypnobirthing tapes, relaxing music or movies as a distraction, listening to another conversation can be annoying. There is also much to be said for letting the brain rest in a silent birthing room.

Left to her own devices the mother can slip into silence until she needs to give birth, and this time of quiet can regenerate the body and mind ready for the powerful job ahead. bh

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BREAKING the

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HAVING A BABY CAN PL AY HAVOC WITH YOU R PELVIC FLOOR , BUT AS Becky Dickinson TELL S, R EGAINING CONTROL INVOLVE S MOR E THAN A FEW SQU EE ZE S

hat do bouncing on a trampoline, sneezing and watching comedy have in common? For many women, the answer is that they cause embarrassing leaks.

One in three women admit to having some degree of stress incontinence – leaks of urine that can be brought on by anything from laughing to exercise. Far from being an “old person’s problem” the condition often develops because of pregnancy and childbirth.

Earlier this year, the most senior doctor in the country admitted it’s something she too has struggled with. The chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies bravely opened up about her own issues with incontinence. And it’s time more of us did the same!

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Having had three (large) babies, my pelvic floor has certainly seen better days. And like scores of other women, it isn’t something I’ve ever discussed. Why? Because it’s a tad embarrassing. And because there seems to be a consensus that some collateral damage is a necessary price to pay for having babies.

By keeping silent, millions of women continue to believe that stress incontinence is just something that they have to put up with, but your pelvic floor can, and should, recover.

Kegels – those “squeeze and lift” exercises we’re told to do during and after pregnancy are a good starting point, but they won’t prepare you for returning to a life full of movement. This doesn’t help much because

it’s not when you’re sitting down that you need a strong pelvic floor; it’s when you’re running or dancing! Indeed, the only way to treat the pelvic floor is to treat the core itself.

“There’s a stigma attached to incontinence, and a fear that once you suffer it’s permanent, but this is absolute rubbish,” says postnatal fitness specialist Jenny Burrrell. After developing devastating incontinence herself at the age of 41 and being told by her doctor she’d need pads for the rest of her life, Jenny decided to take matters into her own hands.

Building on her background as a biochemist turned personal trainer, she threw herself into developing a programme to strengthen her pelvic floor and core, based on in-depth scientific research. Within two months she had managed to cure her incontinence.

Since then, Jenny has rolled out the Holistic Core Restore programme across Britain and overseas and now has 80 specially trained coaches in the UK. It’s a six-week regime designed to restore pelvic function and the

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TIPS FOR PELVIC AND BLADDER HEALTH

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• Don’t go to the loo too often – try to build up to at least two hours between trips • Avoid going for a wee “just in case” and wait until you really have the urge • Drink plenty of water but try to cut down on bladder irritants like tea and coffee • You can exercise your pelvic floor by practising squeezing the muscles needed to stop the flow of urine (don’t actually do this on the loo). However, for the best possible results, enrol on a programme that strengthens your whole core like Holistic Core Restore. holisticcorerestore.com • If the problem persists, seek help.

Incontinence is common, but it’s not ok and you can cure it

project’s successful application has been transformative for thousands of women.

Jenny says: “I’m here to shout about incontinence from the rooftops. It’s not something you have to live with – in six weeks you can turn your life around. When you’re young, your vagina is all about having fun, but as you get older it can be a cause of great stress. Nobody should have to spend the rest of their lives wearing pads. They need their pelvic floor (and their bodies as a whole), totally fit for purpose.”

I decided to try the programme out and was introduced to one of Jenny’s fully trained coaches, Sammie McFarland (sammiemcfarland.co.uk). Taking a holistic approach is key to the whole endeavour and the first session started with a soft tissue massage to loosen up any other areas, from shoulders to feet, as Sammie explained that the core is intrinsically connected to the whole body. We then moved on to breathing.

Holistic Core Breathing teaches you to inhale

right into every cavity of your body and I was amazed to discover how different this felt.

Next, we linked this breathing to some pelvic floor lifts, using visualisation techniques.

The effort and concentration required was exhausting and the “lift”, by contrast seemed dishearteningly negligible, but Sammie was quick to reassure me that this was completely normal to start with.

As I practised at home, however, the breathing began to make sense and somehow everything seemed to come together. As the weeks progressed the sessions became more dynamic, moving from floor-based exercises to standing, and then exercises involving the whole body using resistance equipment. It’s this integrated approach at the heart of the programme’s ethos that makes it so much more successful than the clenching-at-trafficlights exercises women are usually told to do.

As Jenny stresses, the pelvic floor doesn’t exist “in splendid isolation”. It is connected to the rest of the body, and can only be fixed through a “whole body” philosophy that unifies the breath with functional movement.

The regime requires commitment – to the classes, homework, and nutritional advice – but after just a few weeks, thanks to Sammie’s gentle expertise and tuition, I feel more in touch with my pelvic floor and would urge any woman to give it a go. bh

EXPECTING?

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Vibrance pelvic trainer £169, imedicare.co.uk

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HORMONES Marina Fogle & Dr Chiara Hunt

TH E SISTER S TALK CHANGE S DU RING PR EGNAN C Y regnant women often blame hormones for a multitude of sins, though it’s actually those blighters that make pregnancy possible. So what do they do?

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinising hormone (LH) work together to get you pregnant in the first place. They then deactivate, hence why you don’t ovulate during pregnancy.

Higher levels of FSH (often found in women over 35) can result in the production of an extra egg and the conception of twins.

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is produced as soon as you become pregnant and its job is to tell your body that there is life growing in your uterus. HCG levels rise dramatically in the first trimester; it is circulated in your blood and then secreted in urine and it is this trace that pee-on pregnancy tests look for. High levels of HCG are often associated with feeling ill, which is why nausea

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and vomiting at this stage signifies that all is normal.

Progesterone is another key player in the first trimester. Its main function is to encourage your body to tolerate your baby’s foreign DNA, but it also helps to keep the uterine muscles relaxed, aiding implantation.

Towards the end of pregnancy it helps tissue to grow and prepares the body for labour.

Oestrogen triggers the development of the foetus and growth of specific organs.

Unfortunately it also causes nausea, increased appetite and skin changes including the arrival of spider veins.

Oxytocin – or the love hormone – is present throughout the pregnancy but becomes important at the end, when your body is getting ready for labour.

Although a synthetic form is used in induction, oxytocin levels don’t naturally rise before giving birth. Rather, the uterus becomes more sensitive to it, stimulating

contractions and cervix dilation.

It also tells your breasts that it’s time to produce milk.

Prolactin is the other hormone that ensures your baby gets fed, preparing your breasts for milk production (lactation).

Relaxin allows your bump to grow by relaxing the muscles in your abdomen and uterus.

CAN YOU BLAME THE HORMONES FOR… Getting ill? HCG suppresses your immune system to ensure your baby doesn’t get expelled, so it can be blamed for contracting annoying coughs and colds too.

Fainting? Progesterone relaxes your blood vessels which can result in low blood pressure and fainting – often regarded as an early sign of pregnancy.

Farting? Pesky progesterone – that relaxing hormone sometimes relaxes us too much!

Hairy breasts? Yup, progesterone again. Women with high progesterone levels

report hair growing on previously hairless parts of their bodies.

A sore back? Relaxin doesn’t just relax your abdominal muscles – all your muscles get a bit looser.

So if you feel aches and pains in your shoulders, knees, hips and ankles then relaxin is to blame.

Putting on weight?

Extraordinarily oestrogen is responsible for increasing appetites as well as nausea, so if you feel sick after devouring a packet of biscuits, definitely blame the hormones!

Swollen breasts? Most women notice a size increase in the first trimester. The progesterone is telling your breasts to get ready for milk production. bh Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina Fogle are the founders of The Bump Class, which provides antenatal classes in South West London. Their podcast The Parent Hood, is free to download on iTunes and Acast.

Visit thebumpclass.com

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This beech wood cot features a sophisticated yet simple Scandinavian design that’s sure to compliment rooms of all shapes and styles. Parents will also appreciate the clever three-in-one design that enables the detachable bassinet to be used around the home for daytime naps. £199.95 (includes mattress), snuz.co.uk

This crib features a breathable mesh wall that can be fastened and used as a standalone cot, or unzipped to form an extension of the parent’s bed. The optional recline makes it a great choice for babies that frequently suffer with reflux, without the need to buy and fit a wedge to support improved sleep. £179, johnlewis.com

For something a little more modern, this crib comprises a hard outer shell and a ventilated padded interior, allowing parents to feel reassured while providing baby with much-needed comfort.

The crib is easy to sterilise and clean, and the stand (included) can be used as a fixed base or switched to a low-level rocker. £134.95, shnuggle.com

This small crib stands out for its many flexible features. The heightadjustable frame accommodates high and divan-style beds, the changeable incline provides elevation for baby, and the inbuilt soothing unit offers relaxation solutions, from sounds to soft vibrations. £129.99, mothercare.com

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Swedish wallpaper company Sandberg has teamed up with photographer and stylist Anna Kubel to create Kubel Kids, a gorgeous line of prints inspired by Anna’s two young daughters. The five new whimsical designs depict a range of family adventures, from rambles in the forest to playing amongst wildflowers in the meadow. From £65 per roll, sandbergwallpaper.com

CREATURE COMFORT Following the launch of its adult mattress two years ago, Simba has created two new sizes just for baby.

The springs and foam support growing bones and mould to the shape of baby’s body while the soft, anti-allergy surface and unique woven network provide ultimate breathability. Available in both cot and cot bed sizes. From £145, simbasleep.com

Classic lines and minimalist styles give Leander’s furniture a chic edge

TWO FOR JOY There’s so much to think about when it comes to preparing your home for a baby, and expecting twins only ups the ante even more. But the helpful design team at Dragons of Walton Street are on hand to help, from colour schemes and spatial planning to specially designed twinning products and bespoke room sets. Twinning is winning. dragonsofwaltonstreet.com

WITH LOVE FROM DENMARK You can always rely on the Danes to fulfil your nursery needs. Leander’s Linea collection features quirky adaptable pieces, including a cot that transforms from toddler’s bed to sofa and a dresser offering different handle and colour options. Three drawer dresser, from £599, cuckooland.com

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TAKE COVER

Simple yet effective, there are few play spaces quite so versatile as the humble teepee. Little ones will love having their own area in which to while away the hours, whether they use the space for reading with a few teddies or for creating a whole new world in imaginative play. Clockwise from top left: children can hide away inside this pop-up mini teepee from Kids Concept, designed with lightweight, machine-washable materials (¤49, babyshop.com); this sturdy mauve canopy from Fabelab is easy to transport on adventures thanks to the handy drawstring bag included (£79, beyondthestork.co.uk); the iconic Nobodinoz teepee provides cover under canvas in a range of vibrant, colourful prints (£129, mollymeg.com); wave through the front of the Numero 74 cotton teepee in stylish grey blue (£145, smallable.com). bh

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FOOD

You can always make a tomato sauce base and season with paprika for a dairy-free version

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FOOD

Picnic perfect IN FANT N UTRITION SPECIALIST Alice Fotheringham SHAR E S H ER FAVOU RITE R ECIPE S TO ENJOY THIS SUMM ER

T O M AT O & B A S I L R I C O T TA TA R T Preparation: 20 minutes Cooking: 40 minutes Makes 8 toddler servings

This is a great picnic recipe! You can also use courgette instead of tomato if you want to change things up.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 roll of filo or puff pastry • 4 tbsp olive oil • 250g ricotta cheese • 300g mixed tomatoes, sliced 2cm thick • 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil, plus extra for topping • 2 tsp chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for topping • 1 tsp lemon zest • Salt and pepper, to taste METHOD

Heat the oven to 180˚C. Line a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper.

If using filo pastry, place a single sheet of pastry on the parchment paper and brush lightly with olive oil. Top with another sheet of filo and again brush lightly with oil. Repeat

until all the filo sheets are stacked. Otherwise, roll out the puff pastry to fit the tray.

Place a piece of baking paper over the top of the pastry, line with baking beans or rice and blind bake the pastry for 20 to 25 minutes.

While the pastry is cooking, make the filling.

Slice the tomatoes, cutting out any extra seeds in the larger ones to reduce the amount of liquid. Sprinkle with a little salt and allow to rest. In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, basil, parsley, lemon zest and salt and pepper until well combined.

Once the pastry is cooked, take it out of the oven and leave to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

Spread the ricotta mixture over the top of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border along the edges.

Drain the excess liquid from the tomatoes and place on top of the ricotta. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Bake for 25 minutes until the dough is golden brown and flaky.

Cool the tart slightly. Top with more chopped basil and parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tip: For a dairy-free option, make a tomato sauce base and mix in some sundried tomatoes and paprika – it’s just as delicious!

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FOOD

When the purée’s done, roast the remaining pumpkin to make finger food snacks for baby

P E AC H & A P P L E P U R É E Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking: 45 minutes Makes 6 portions Suitable for stage 2/7 months and vegetarians Suitable for freezing. Store in a sealable container in the fridge for up to two days.

A thick, nutritious vegetable and fruit purée made from a delicious blend of ingredients and warmed with a bit of spice. Perfectly complemented with quinoa or with a little yoghurt swirled through.

INGREDIENTS

YO G H U R T W I T H P E A R & B E R R I E S A N D OAT S Cooking: 10 minutes Makes 6 portions Suitable from 6 months Suitable for freezing

This scrumptious fresh pear, strawberry and zingy blackberry yoghurt is full of taste and has the extra goodness of wholegrain oats too. Try freezing into cubes, drops or ice lollies for that perfect picnic pudding!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 William pear, peeled, cored and chopped • 4 strawberries, hulled • 2 tbsp full fat natural yoghurt • 2 blackberries • 1 tsp of oats METHOD

Blend all the ingredients in a blender.

Tip: You can swap the oats for chia seeds, sunflower seeds or almonds for additional protein and fats. Double the recipe to make a delicious smoothie for all the family, with enough left over for frozen treats.

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• 1 sweet potato • ½ small pumpkin, seeds scooped out • 1 ripe peach • ½ medium apple, peeled, cored and chopped • pinch of allspice • pinch of cinnamon METHOD

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper, cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds. Roast the sweet potato and pumpkin for 45 minutes or until cooked through. As you only need half a pumpkin for this recipe, you could consider roasting the other half for your own meal or use it as finger food chunks for your baby later on.

While the root vegetables are cooking you can prepare the peach. To skin a peach, score a small cross on the top and bottom and place in a large pot of boiling water for 10 to 20 seconds or until you see the skin split.

Remove the peaches with a slotted spoon and immediately place in an ice water bath to cool and stop the cooking process. Use a paring knife to remove the skin, which should easily peel off. Quarter the peaches and remove the stone from inside.

Once the pumpkin and sweet potato are cooked, take them out of the oven and wait for a few minutes for them to cool down.

Then scoop out the flesh from both and add it to a blender or bowl with the peach, apple, allspice and cinnamon. Blend them all together until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency and the colour is nice and even.

FOOD

OAT & S E E D B A R S Cooking: 40 minutes Makes 16 bars Suitable from 12 months Suitable for freezing INGREDIENTS

• 5 tbsp maple syrup • 2 tbsp golden syrup • 5 tbsp tahini • 170g butter • 250g rolled oats • 100g raisins • 60g mixed favourite nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans), roughly blended or finely chopped • 50g sesame seeds • 50g sunflower seeds • 50g ready to eat brown apricots (nonsulphur), finely chopped METHOD

Heat oven to 160°C/fan 140°C/gas 3. Gently heat the maple, golden syrup and butter in a pan until the butter has melted. Stir the oats, raisins, apricots, nuts and seeds into the pan until coated in the butter.

Spoon half the oaty mix into a traybake tin (23 x 23cm or thereabouts) and pack the mix down well. Smooth with the back of a metal spoon and bake for 25 minutes or until dark gold. Leave to cool completely before cutting into 16 bars with a sharp knife.

Alice Fotheringham is infant nutrition specialist at Piccolo. Piccolo is an organic baby food brand rooted in the Mediterranean approach to feeding children. The brand also supports the NCT and gives 10 per cent of its profit to food education. For more information, visit mylittlepiccolo.com

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Packed with rhymes and riddles, this book is great fun for kids aged one to four

RHYME TIME Rhyme Flies, the debut title from Antonia Pesenti, features beautiful bold illustrations accompanied by rhymes hidden beneath flaps.

From a “ringing alarm croc” to a glass of “fresh orange goose”, each silly idea helps to build the vocabulary and auditory skills of young readers. £12.95, phaidon.com

FROM SEPTEMBER THIS YEAR, HAMPSHIRE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL WILL WELCOME ITS NEW HEAD OF PREP MRS SARAH PHILLIPS. THE PREVIOUS HEAD OF PRIMARY AT KING’S COLLEGE ALICANTE IN SPAIN EXCELLED IN A SCRUPULOUS RECRUITMENT PROCESS TO EARN THE POSITION. HAMPSHIRECS.ORG.UK

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EDUCATION

A part to play Naomi Bar tholomew, H E ADMISTR E SS AT ST CATH ERIN E’S PR EP SCHOOL N E AR GUILDFOR D, TALKS ABOUT TH E IM PORTANCE OF PL AYING AS A CHILD lay is often described as “what children and young people do when they are not being told what to do by adults”. With the summer holidays approaching, it’s important for children to have even more opportunity to play and be creative at home and outside. This doesn’t just give them the chance to socialise with their friends – it keeps them physically active and therefore healthier too.

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BENEFITS OF PLAY Research shows that play greatly benefits children, families and the wider community, from improving health to enhancing quality of life. When it comes to kids, good play provisions can: • Increase self-awareness, self-esteem and self-respect.

• Improve physical and mental health.

• Provide the opportunity to mix with others.

• Increase confidence by developing new skills.

• Encourage imagination, independence and creativity.

• Offer opportunities for children of all abilities and backgrounds to interact.

• Develop social skills and learning.

• Build resilience through risk taking, problem solving and dealing with challenging situations.

• Provide opportunities to learn about the environment and wider community.

HOW TO USE PLAY The outdoor space and excellent facilities at St Catherine’s facilitate creative exploration and independence, both of which are key to a child’s development at this age and stage of learning. Our specialist teachers are able to incorporate play into the classroom experience and build upon it with activities such as orienteering, allowing the students to develop their problem solving skills in an environment where their contributions are highly valued. We combine academic opportunity with child-initiated learning, encouraging the girls to fully engage and reach

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their potential. As it’s important to carry this through during the holidays and at weekends, I recommend getting outdoors and letting children be as creative as possible this summer.

The following ideas often prove fun for all: • Have a simple picnic in the garden or local park, especially on a lovely warm day!

• Build a “bug hotel” out of sticks and leaves.

• Observe nature and collect interesting rocks, leaves and petals.

• Create a museum of objects in a shoe box.

• Raid your recycling bin and allow your child to create new things using items that would otherwise be thrown away.

• Create dens from laundry baskets, cushions and old sheets.

• Involve children in chores and make them fun – setting the table, washing up, sorting laundry, measuring ingredients for baking or decanting food into jars, tubs and containers for storing or freezing are all useful jobs.

The most important thing as adults is to step back. Whilst we need to create the right environment for kids to play (and sometimes join in too), it’s essential that we still give them the freedom to create for themselves. bh stcatherines.info

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Admission: Adults, £20; children, £16.

Weekends from 4 to 27 August.

This is a great workshop for children aged between two and five. They’ll love the chance to help Farmer MacDonald pull his gigantic turnip out of the ground and join in with songs, music, movement and interactive fun. Come see this classic fairy tale brought to life.

Admission: £5 per child; accompanying adult free.

Tuesday 21 August, 9.30am and 11am.

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW Show Centre, ETPS Road, Farnborough GU14 6FD 01252 532800 farnboroughairshow.com/ public

Get ready to explore the lush woodland and behold life-sized animal puppets, from towering giraffes to beautiful tropical birds. With live music, character meet-and-greets and special jungle-themed performances, Jungle Fever is simply perfect for little monkeys!

Admission: £20.50.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 24 July to 30 August, 10am to 10pm.

With over 600 exhibitors, five hours of flying and 150 aircrafts, families can expect top quality entertainment all day. Children can enjoy the multitude of fun attractions on offer, from face painting, storytelling and arts and crafts to getting messy in the play area mud kitchen.

Admission: £42. Kids go free.

Weekend 21 to 22 July.

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OUT AND ABOUT

The Tiger Who Came for Tea

South Downs Show

Family Clay Workshop

The Tiger Who Came to Tea Exhibition MOTTISFONT Mottisfont Lane, Romsey SO51 0LP 01794 340757 nationaltrust.org.uk/ mottisfont Mottisfont celebrates the 50th anniversary of this children’s classic with an exhibition of illustrations from Judith Kerr’s books. Children can also “have tea” with a cuddly tiger and take part in an activity trail.

Admission: Adults, £14.30; children, £7.90.

Until Sunday 2 September.

Sherlock Holmes Summer Family Trail HINTON AMPNER HOUSE Alresford SO24 0LA 01962 771305 nationaltrust.org.uk/ hinton-ampner Help the famous detective solve “The Hound of Hinton”.

Tackle tricky word scrambles, puzzles and lots of other fun activities to unlock the mystery.

Admission: Adults, £15; children £7.50 plus £1 donation per trail.

Saturday 21 July to Sunday 2 September, 10am to 5pm.

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Family Adventure Day

South Downs Show

Family Clay Workshop

Family Adventure Day

QUEEN ELIZABETH COUNTRY PARK Gravel Hill, Horndean PO8 0QE 023 9259 5040 hants.gov.uk/countryside/ qecp.htm

BASING HOUSE Barton’s Lane, Basingstoke RG24 8AE 01256 463965 hampshireculturaltrust.org. uk/basing-house

NEW FOREST ACTIVITIES High Street, Beaulieu SO42 7YA 01590 612377 newforestactivities.co.uk

Join tutor Deborah Woodland and create some unique art pieces with air-dry clay in this fun and friendly family workshop. What will yours be?

A dragon? A castle? Let your imagination run wild!

Admission: £4 per person.

Tuesday 31 July.

Discover the New Forest’s ancient meadows, heathlands, woods, ponies and wildlife on a family adventure day. Take an escorted tour of the Beaulieu River in sturdy Canadian canoes (suitable from 18 months) and enjoy scenic trails by bike.

Admission: Family from £99.

June to October.

All Dressed Up

Dockyard Alive!

HINTON AMPNER HOUSE Alresford SO24 0LA 01962 771305 nationaltrust.org.uk/ hinton-ampner

SEARCH 50 Clarence Road, Gosport PO12 1BU 023 9250 1957 hampshireculturaltrust.org. uk/museum-search

PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARD Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ 023 9283 9766, historicdockyard.co.uk

When Doctor Dolittle learns how to talk to animals, his skills create quite the stir! Join theatre troupe Illyria in this funny animal adventure, set in the beautiful National Trust gardens of Hinton Ampner.

Admission: Adults, £16; children (must be aged five or over), £8.

Saturday 18 August, 6pm to 8.30pm.

Little ones aged four and over are invited for some historical dressing up, from Roman and Viking costumes to attire from the 1950s, 1960s or 1970s. Create a photo frame for your pictures and don’t forget your camera!

Admission: Accompanying adult, free; children, £2.

Tuesday 7 August, 10am to 12pm.

This is a show for all the family.

Enter a wonderful arena with a bouncy castle, animals, face painting, shopping and more.

Admission: Adults, £7.50; kids, £3.50; under fives go free.

Some additional charges.

Weekend 18 and 19 August, 10am to 5pm.

Dr Dolittle

Enjoy a mix of singing, dancing and actor performances at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Kids can meet characters like Lord Nelson and shake hands with troublesome pirates.

Admission: Annual pass is the best value; adults, £31; children, £18.50. Day tickets available.

Throughout the summer.

OUT AND ABOUT

Explorer: Space

Please DO Touch Trail What the Ladybird Heard

The Children in the Moon

Explorer: Space

Please DO Touch Trail

WINCHESTER SCIENCE CENTRE Telegraph Way, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1HZ 01962 863791 winchestersciencecentre.org

SOUTHAMPTON CITY ART GALLERY Commercial Road, Southampton SO14 7LY 023 8083 3007 (option 3) southamptoncityart gallery.com

Ignite your imagination with an epic journey through the solar system. Blast off from the lower floor space zone and immerse yourself in themed activities and spectacular models. It’s out of this world!

Admission: Adults, from £1.80; children, from £7.56.

From Friday 20 July.

PHOTOGRAPHY: KERR-KNEALE PRODUCTIONS LTD 1968 /MICHAEL JEAN-MARAIN

Family Fun Days THE WATERCRESS LINE The Railway Station, New Alresford SO24 9JG 01962 733810 watercressline.co.uk Discover all four period stations, enjoy a behind-thescenes tour of the engine sheds and get messy with creative craft activities. There’s something for everyone.

Admission: Adult, £16; children, £8. Under twos go free.

Weekend 28 & 29 July, Monday 27 August, 10am to 4pm.

What the Ladybird Heard

The Children in the Moon

THE HAYMARKET Wote Street, Basingstoke RG21 7NW 01256 844244 anvilarts.org.uk

THE LIGHTS West Street, Andover, Hampshire SP10 1AH 01264 368368 thelights.org.uk

Enjoy art for under fives and their families on this exciting interactive trail, following footprints to explore the gallery. Build your own sculptures, experiment with colour, relax with books and dress up in period costumes.

Admission: Free.

Permanent exhibition.

Join adorable animals like the fat red hen and the woolly sheep for this creative stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ colourful farmyard adventure. Expect live music, laughter, puppetry and audience participation.

Admission: £14.50 per person.

Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 July, times vary.

Get ready for storytelling, puppetry, live music and creative imagery in this original take on a traditional children’s tale. The Children in the Moon aims to celebrate diversity, courage and exploration.

Perfect theatre for families.

Admission: £5 per person.

Wednesday 25 July at 1.30pm.

Dinosaur Drop In

Mission Mega Machine

SEARCH 50 Clarence Road, Gosport PO12 1BU 023 9250 1957 hampshireculturaltrust.org. uk/museum-search

MILESTONES MUSEUM Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke RG22 6PG 01256 639550 hampshireculturaltrust.org. uk/milestones-museum

Ever wondered what life was like when colossal beasts roamed the land? Come along to solve puzzles and learn all about prehistoric times.

Admission: Accompanying adult free; £2 per child.

Tuesday 21 August, from 9.30am.

Step into the streets of Milestones for a day of inventions, hands-on activities, railways, rockets and Spitfires.

Don’t forget the fun trail too.

Admission: Adults, £12; children, £8.

Until Sunday 9 September, from 10am.

Family Meadow Sweep BASING HOUSE Barton’s Lane, Basingstoke RG24 8AE 01256 463965 hampshireculturaltrust.org. uk/basing-house Led by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust this day event teaches families about butterflies and other bugs and insects. Use the sweep nets and pots to find, catch and recognise different creatures.

Admission: £6 per person.

Thursday 26 July, 11am to 12pm.

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OUT AND ABOUT Portsmouth Kite Festival

Day Out With Thomas

Day Out With Thomas

Toddler Tours

THE WATERCRESS LINE The Railway Station, New Alresford, SO24 9JG 01962 733810 watercressline.co.uk

KINGS THEATRE Albert Road, Southsea PO5 2Q J 023 9282 8282 kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Meet Thomas the Tank Engine and enjoy a day of magic, food, vintage fairground attractions, family activities, colouring in and miniature railway rides.

Don’t forget to say hi to the Fat Controller and Thomas’ friends!

Admission: Adults, £18; children, £12.

Saturday 4 to Sunday 12 August, 9.30am to 5pm.

Take the chance to admire this beautiful Edwardian theatre at you and your toddler’s own pace, from the dress circle to the boxes and stalls. Engage with music, songs and interactive stories as you both learn about theatre and shows of the past.

Admission: Adults, one free with paying child; children, £4.

Friday 6 July, 10.30am.

Ministry of Science LIVE! KINGS THEATRE Albert Road, Southsea PO5 2SH 023 9282 8282 kingsportsmouth.co.uk Dive into the wacky world of science with this show that’s unlike any other. Get ready for liquid nitrogen flowers, human canons, hovercrafts, hydrogen bottle rockets, mad inventors and exciting engineers. You’ve been warned!

Admission: Adults, £15.50; children, £10.50.

Tuesday 10 July, 10.30am.

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The Spring Street Performers EASTOKE CORNER Hayling Island, PO11 9LL Enjoy a day of entertainment for the whole family with performances, games and stalls.

Expect cheeky seagulls, a few fishy characters and a gentle giant from the deep blue sea.

Grab your bucket and spade and a beach towel and get ready for lots of fun.

Admission: Free.

Saturday 14 July, 11am to 3pm.

International Kite Festival 2018 SOUTHSEA COMMON Southsea, Hampshire PO5 3PB 023 9282 6722 portsmouthkitefestival. org.uk This beautiful event will capture your imagination. From single line kites to 3D soft kites, admire the skilful display as they dance around the sky performing tricks to music.

Admission: Free.

Weekend 11 and 12 August, 10am to 5pm.

Teletubbies Live THEATRE ROYAL WINCHESTER Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB 01962 840 440 theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po invite you to their first ever theatre show. Expect love, laughter, new songs and old TV favourites as our friends explore the fascinating and magical world of Teletubbyland.

Admission: £20 per person.

Weekend 14 to Sunday 15 July, 10am, 1pm and 4pm.

Georgian Fair GILBERT WHITE ’ S HOUSE The Wakes, Selborne, GU34 3JH 01420 511275 gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk Step back in time and enjoy the fun of the fair at Gilbert White’s House. With arts and crafts, family activities and stalls, everyone will have fun.

Admission: Adults, £9.50; children, £4; family, £24.

Weekend 4 and Sunday 5 August, 10.30am to 5pm.

Southampton Mela Festival HOGLANDS PARK Palmerston Road, Southampton SO14 1NH 023 8022 6212 southamptonmela.com The enormous, long-standing Southampton Mela Festival is back – and guess what? It’s free! Offering music and performances of dance styles from South Asia and around the world, it’s a great way to relax, have fun and learn about other cultures. Plus, indulge in delicious international food and exciting market stalls.

Admission: Free.

Saturday 14 July, 12 to 9pm.

Groups & Classes A SELEC TION OF LOCAL AC TIVITIE S FOR YOU AN D YOU R LIT TLE ON E

FOR LITTLE LEARNERS

SWIMMING LESSONS

MONKEY MUSIC

From babies to 11 years Check out the Little Discovery classes for ages six months to 24 months old. With a new topic every week, babies explore and investigate the world around us through senses with music, colours and shapes. Little Maths Rhythm and Shapes and Little Science sessions nurture curiosity while making a child’s first steps into the world of numbers and science that bit easier. Little Maths, for two to four year olds, builds their confidence with numbers. While Little Science and Big Science, for ages between three to 11 years, introduces new scientific concepts through discussions, demonstrations and hands-on science experiments. hampshire.littlehouseofscience.com

Classes in Horndean Rusalka is an independent, private swim school offering the finest levels of tuition to babies and children throughout southern Hampshire. Operating from two of its own modern indoor complexes in Horndean, the company never has to worry about renting other pools, and has complete control over regular timetables and pool cleanliness, with plenty of free parking adjacent to both pools. During the past 12 years, Rusalka has taught thousands of babies and children to swim, picking up several national awards along the way, including Best UK Swimming Teacher and ASA Centre of Excellence status. rusalkaswim@btconnect.com rusalkaswim.com

Venues located across Hampshire At the heart of Monkey Music is a high quality, progressive and educational music curriculum that supports every aspect of a young child’s development.

Running small, age-specific classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, Monkey Music introduces music to your little one in a way that they can easily understand and enjoy – nurturing a lifetime of music.

With a winning combination of original and traditional songs, gentle dances, fascinating sounds, amazing instruments and colourful props, the children are so busy having fun, they don’t notice how much they’re learning! Log onto the Monkey Music website to find your nearest class. monkeymusic.co.uk

BABY SIGNING, THE FUN WAY

BABIES, TODDLERS AND INDEPENDENT STARZ BALLET® CLASSES

FOR YOUR WATER BABY

Classes for babies from birth to 24 months Developed with the help of Speech and Language experts and launched in January 2001, the “Sing and Sign” programme has since taught tens of thousands of parents across the UK how to sign with their babies and encourage amazing early communication. The classes target important words using instruments, props and pictures, which can also be used by parents to sign at home.

Sing and Sign Babes uses music, sensory stimulation and basic signing to help build the framework for good communication.

For specific contact details and more information, visit singandsign.co.uk

£66 per 12-class term At Starz Ballet®, there is a fun class syllabus with lessons specific to each age group from babies right up to seven years. Boys and girls learn to dance under the direction of a qualified dance teacher. Most onehour sessions include a 30-minute fun but structured ballet class, plus 30 minutes of social time, with hot and cold refreshments for everyone.

With over 70 classes each week across Hampshire, why not book your free trial? The company also offers Starz Ballet® Parties, from only £65. balletbabes@starzacademyuk.com starzballet.com

Venues located across Hampshire Enjoy the experience of teaching your baby to swim with leading baby swimming experts Water Babies. The group will give you all the skills and support you will need to get your baby started. Water Babies has created a course that will teach your child core life skills, confidence in the water and, ultimately, the ability to swim. From birth to four years old, the unique programme is structured and dynamic, yet flexible, gentle and completely centred on your little one’s individual needs. The classes are fun, innovative and led by some of the most highly skilled instructors in the world.

01794 324353 waterbabies.co.uk

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BUSINESS

Sleepyhead pod offers a safe, comfortable space for baby

INSPIRE What inspired you to set up Sleepyhead of Sweden?

When my first son, Ilias, was born in 2006, I searched unsuccessfully for an alternative to a blanket, a cot and a baby lounger. I wanted something that essentially mimicked the womb, something cosy and completely safe. We were (and sometimes still are!) a co-sleeping family, so I wanted something that would enable us to do this with confidence. That’s when I was inspired to create something new in the baby and children’s industry – Sleepyhead.

What did you do before you set up the business?

I studied art history at Stockholm University, and professional photography and architecture education at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.

Alongside academia I freelanced in subtitling, and became a founder of an international localisation company that provides dubbing, subtitling and media solutions in any language.

Were your children an inspiration for the brand?

I have two boys, Illias and Troy,

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LISA FURULAND The founder of Sleepyhead of Sweden talks motherhood, business and an exciting new project launching this year who are not just the inspiration behind the brand, but my inspiration for most things. I think it’s important for my sons to have a strong feminine role model, and I enjoy sharing my successes with them, especially since they have been my muse and motivation.

Their father, my husband Costa is another significant pillar on which my universe rests.

Describe a typical day for you.

After sending my kids off to school, I head to the office and

am at my desk for the entire day taking calls, approving designs, answering emails and making sure operations run smoothly. At some point during the day I try to make time for a workout, whether that be some simple stretches, hiking or swimming.

What is your advice for anyone wanting to start a business?

You’ve got to make sure you have a service or product that fulfils a purpose and fits a gap in the market. Sleepyhead created a new genre of product for the nursery industry. Setting up a business that works is incredibly rewarding and has some amazing benefits, but there is a lot more work involved than meets the eye.

There is no such thing as a whole day off, or holidays without work.

So be prepared to work hard, but also try to enjoy what you do.

What has been your proudest moment since setting up ?

I knew we had made it big when our social media started growing fast, with mums and celebrities recommending the product to one another. And we have won numerous awards for innovation, functionality and design.

What are your plans for 2018?

Last year we unveiled our latest invention, the CloudTot, at the ABC Kids Expo and CES in Las Vegas, and it will be launching later this year. It allows you to track baby’s movement and breathing with two revolutionary patent-pending features. The first, the Pep Pegs device, gently nudges baby awake and alerts parents if no movement (meaning no breathing) is detected for 12 seconds. The second offers moisture detection via special conductive fabric and an app that tells you when baby has wet the bed. This smart accessory will also check on baby’s room temperature and play white noise tracks. We are very excited for CloudTot’s release! bh sleepyheadwebshop.com