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Keep the family hydrated this summer

As the weather gets warmer and the days longer, summer feels as though it has arrived. Whether planning a trip abroad, a staycation or simply enjoying the nature around our local area, we need to ensure that our little ones and teens stay hydrated. Air up® is a world first in food technology and utilises retro nasal smell to provide a zero-calorie, zero sugar, zero additive way to drink 100% pure water which tastes flavoured. Air up® has become a ‘must have’ amongst teens, and if that gets them drinking water, who are we to complain!

Priced at £29.99 to £34.99 depending on the colour of the bottle. Each additional pack of three pods (flavouring a minimum of 15 litres of water) then costs between £5.99 to £8.99, depending on the flavour. Find out more here: uk.air-up.com

So Chill-ed with the Coolest Teen Gadget

The So Chill Mini Fridge is the ultimate gadget for every teen looking to kit out their bedroom in style, and to chill their favourite drinks, beauty products and more.

The super fun, compact and handy accessory is the perfect gift for every gamer, influencer, beauty queen, student, teen and tween to keep their rooms stocked (especially while revising this summer) !

Thanks to USB compatibility, the So Chill Mini Fridge is also a portable chiller for at home or on the go as it will charge via a typical phone charger plug, or from a PC/laptop, or from a car battery! Keeping the essentials chilled while on-the-go, it’s perfect for students, road tripping, picnics in the park, festival fun, beach days or poolside parties. RRP: £44.99 | Stockist: Amazon, Very.co.uk

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Fairy Lantern Night Light

We have fallen in love with this whimsical little night light from Little-Belle which was created when Laura found herself struggling to find effective sleep solutions for her daughter Eliza.

Laura always loved the magical realm of fairy folk as a child and started to see a difference in Eliza’s sleep when she talked of the sleep fairy – a paediatric sleep specialist endorsed method to help children sleep.

To help keep the magic alive Laura wanted a magic fairy house in her room that would also light up and help her to sleep or reassure her if she woke in the night. With the struggle getting harder with every lost night of sleep, Laura decided to create her own design of night light.

The Little Belle night light was invaluable and Laura wanted to share this success with other parents to help many other little ones, like Eliza, to sleep better.

We adore this little Fairy Carry Lantern which we think would be great for nurseries, camping trips and holidays too. www.little-belle.com £79.95

Link between lack of vitamin D and miscarriage risk

Women with low vitamin D levels are at significantly increased risk of miscarriage, a new study reveals.

Scientists say that assessing vitamin D levels and treating deficiency before conception may offer greater benefit compared to only taking vitamin D during the first trimester. They have called for more research to confirm this approach.

Led by experts at the University of Birmingham, the research team at Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research evaluated every study into the impact of vitamin D during pregnancy, finding a significant association between vitamin D levels and the risk of miscarriage or recurrent miscarriage.

Vitamin D has only really been known for its role in late pregnancy complication but the research supports another important role for it too, which could help motivate women to take supplements early, said the authors of the study.

Potty Training Made Easier

Make potty training easier this summer while around the house or out and about and away from home with this great little bundle. Thanks to a convenient and compact fold away design, Potette can either be used as a traditional potty, or as a training seat as it cleverly transitions (with the legs fully flipped out) when little one is ready for the next step.

Pottetes expert Susan shares her 3 top tips for taking on potty training, Susan says:

Firstly, children are very intuitive to parent’s stress levels, Susan states, so it is great to stay positive about the entire experience (and try not to be too frustrated when it goes wrong!).

Secondly, Susan says that in order to learn a new skill, a period of stability is needed, so dedicating a good amount of time to make the process work is vital - it won’t happen overnight, and patience is going to be key!

Lastly, Susan suggests it’s not uncommon for children to master potty training in one environment and not in another, so although little ones might be getting it right at home, parents must not be disheartened when hiccups in road happen outside of the house – the rest will then follow!

The bundle comes with flashcards, the Potette, a reusable liner and a little bag to store it in,

The Potette Plus Premium Bundle| RRP £38.99 | www.cheekyrascals.co.uk