Yummy Mummy Magazine February/March 2019

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The Baby Dior

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ngrained in his memory, this prophecy was fulfilled in 1947, when he went to the United States to receive his Neiman Marcus award, bestowed each year on fashion luminaries by the famous luxury department store.

This destiny of being called to travel from a young age, inspired Cordelia de Castellane for her spring-summer 2019 collection. Wearing colorful pieces, the children join her to discover new horizons alongside Christian Dior. From India to Italy to Japan, this collection unveils the House’s heritage in the form of a story straight out of the imagination of the Baby Dior Creative Director.

For the first time ever, visitors are invited to enter the set of Gringotts Wizarding Bank as the Studio Tour unveils its biggest expansion to date.

From Harry Potter first discovering Diagon Alley to the famous trio escaping on a Ukrainian Ironbelly dragon in their quest for a Horcrux, Gringotts Wizarding Bank played an important role in the Harry Potter film series.

As the automobile came onto the scene, so did the pedal car, and for years it was the coolest thing on four wheels for youngsters. Today, tots can choose from oodles of plastic, mini toy cars… but unlike the pedal car, they aren’t exactly what you would call family heirlooms. These retro Jeep and Land Rover replicas most certainly are, however. They’re the pint-sized electric car designs from Toylander.

Holly Willoughby’s outfits always get a lot of attention and since she headed to Australia to present I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! with Dec Donnelly there’s been no let up, with fans clamouring to find out where to buy every item she wears.

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BABIES & KIDS FOODIE FUN Pack up a picnic and take the 5 Piece Dinosaurs Bamboo Dinnerware Set from Petit Collage with you. Your child will love the colourful designs on the plate, bowl, cup, fork and spoon.

Suitable for hot and cold food and drink, indoor and outdoor use and it’s plastic free. Perfect for dinosaur fans, this dinnerware set from Petit Collage is made from renewable bamboo which is Eco-friendly. www.hurnandhurn.com

PIECE IT TOGETHER Watch your child got to Outer Space with the new Floor Puzzle from Petit Collage. A fun and engaging addition to a children’s room or nursery, this 24 piece picture will promote hand-eye coordination and problem solving skills whilst they have fun putting it together. The finished puzzle has lots of things to spot and is created in bright colours with lots of character. www.hurnandhurn.com

STYLE & FUNCTION Sleeping just got that little bit cooler with this Contemporary Kids Locker Trundle Bed in Hertog Grey. From the fabulous collection of Danish style from Woood, this industrial style pine single bed is the ultimate mix of style and practicality. A super funky kid’s bed for when little ones want to unwind and hang out, it comes complete with a trundle bed that can be used as a guest bed - perfect for smaller rooms and sleepovers. The locker-style, built in box shelves in the headboard are ideal for organising all that bedroom clutter, such as toys and books, or for using instead of a bedside table.

Easy to assemble and made with only the highest quality, responsibly sourced materials, this sturdy and affordable kids bed is the perfect base for the odd pillow fight! www.cuckooland.com

BAby teeth Introduce your baby into a healthy lifestyle from a young age with Wally the Watermelon from Oli & Carol, great for sensory play, teething and bath time. Little gums love the texture of rubber and this teether is soft and easy to grip. These eco friendly teething toys are sure to make you and your baby smile whilst you enjoy playtime together. Your baby can chew on it safely as little baby gums love the texture of natural Hevea rubber! www.mamaandmax.com

BATHTIME CUDDLES With an exciting revamp to Cuddledry’s adorable toddler range, the much loved Cuddleroar will be joined by two new characters - the Cuddlebunny and the Cuddlepanda. Fans of the super soft and cuddly bath towels will love the new range, which caters for happy little tub splashers aged 1-6 years. www.cuddledry.com 4 feb/mar 2019

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The best ‘me-time’ events, and ways to keep mum looking and feeling her best Keeping you and baby happy and healthy throughout pregnancy and birth

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Go Gaga for The Baby Show!

UK’s leading pregnancy and parenting event returns London ExCeL, 1st - 3rd March 2019

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he Baby Show, with MadeForMums, is an essential event for those about to embark on the exciting adventure of becoming a new parent.

A shopping emporium with over 200 exhibitors, expert advice and amazing offers from an unrivalled selection of baby brands - all in one place, it has everything required for bump, baby and you.

The UK’s widest selection of prams, pushchairs and car seats will also be on show for those looking to acquire one of the biggest baby purchases, including the harder to find brands.

Highlights of The Baby Show at ExCeL in London will include: • Over 200 trusted brands offering visitors the chance to thoroughly test and try before buying.

• Exclusive show offers and competitions • The chance to ask advice from the UK’s top baby experts.

• Catwalk shows with all the latest fashions in maternity, baby and toddler wear.

• Dedicated baby facilities ensure visitors have everything they require, including the Tommee Tippee Feeding Area where parents will be able to take advantage of heating and sterilising equipment, complimentary baby food and a

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comfortable space for quiet feeding.

• Changing Area where mums and dads can change their little ones with free nappies and wipes • NCT classes – bookable on site or in advance • My First Ducati Riding Experience with Peg Perego So far headline speakers include TV presenter and singer, Rochelle Humes who will be sharing her parenting journey, breastfeeding expert, Vanessa Christie, author of The Baby Detective, Sarah Norris, Author of The Positive Birth Book, Milli Hill, baby food expert, Annabel Karmel, language development expert, Dr Robert Titzer, and not forgetting sleep experts, Andrea Grace and Lucy Shrimpton (aka The Sleep Nanny©).

The advanced ticket price is £14.70pp* on Friday and £15.70pp* for either the Saturday or Sunday, while on-the-door tickets cost £20pp.

A range of Tommee Tippee Ticket Packages are also available which include a Tommee Tippee product and two standard adult tickets to the show!

For more information visit www.thebabyshow.co.uk/excel. Opening times: Friday 1st March: 9.30am – 5.30pm. Saturday 2nd March: 9.30am – 5.30pm. Sunday 3rd March: 9.30am – 5.30pm

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things patients love about the Kensington Wing 1.Safety: Being located in the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital means we can offer the security of colocated intensive care units for you and your baby.

In fact, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is the leading centre for paediatric surgery in North West London. In the event that you need these facilities, we will be able to provide you with continuity of care, and transfers will be smooth and timely.

2. Privacy and comfort: We provide the highest level of comfort, and all the rooms are designed to feel like a home away from home, ensuring your privacy at all times. Our team of hostesses is on hand for all your food and drink needs and will take you and your partner’s orders from our a la carte menu.

3. The Team: The Kensington Wing team comprises a full range of experienced professionals who are dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, as they guide and support you and your family when you welcome your baby into the world.

4. An environment for you and your family: We have day beds in all our rooms so your partner can also have a comfortable stay.

There are also no restrictions on visiting times or numbers so you share the joy of your new arrival with those closest to you. For that extra special stay book the Kensington Wing Suite where you can host your friends and family for afternoon tea in the private lounge.

5. The care doesn’t stop when baby arrives: Once discharged from the unit you have the option to select the Private Postnatal Community Package.

You will be seen by the Kensington Wing midwives in your own home and they will spend time with you to ensure your baby is feeding and you are feeling well and comfortable.

If you are looking for a unique pregnancy experience and for more information on cost and how to book visit our website www.thekensingtonwing.co.uk or call a member of our experienced team on 020 3315 8616.

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The Baby Dior Spring-Summer 2019 Collection

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ngrained in his memory, this prophecy was fulfilled in 1947, when he went to the United States to receive his Neiman Marcus award, bestowed each year on fashion luminaries by the famous luxury department store. This destiny, of being called to travel from a young age, inspired Cordelia de Castellane for her spring-summer 2019 collection. Wearing colorful pieces, the children join her to discover new horizons alongside Christian Dior. From India to Italy to Japan, this collection unveils the House’s heritage in the form of a story straight out of the imagination of the Baby Dior Creative Director.

The saga starts in the land of the Arabian Nights, in the heart of a sumptuous palace. Echoing the setting’s fantasy, Cordelia de Castellane took silk and twinkling tulle and created fluid dresses of Persian red, ivory and gold.

The escapade continues in Pondicherry. During this festive stopover, the boys get all dressed up to the nines. Tiger and elephant patches, sacred animal in India, as well as clocks, in a nod to the story’s magic watch, appear here and there on their clothes.

Meanwhile, the girls glow in their Indian pink and

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saffron dresses, or in safari jackets ideal for their desert excursion.

Arriving in the Land of the Rising Sun, the young troop discovers the excitement of Tokyo.

Pleated skirts and cherry blossom fabrics, inspired

by Japanese school uniforms and mangas, transform the girls into model students. For the boys, it’s all about denim. In indigo or gray, as a jacket with a detachable fur lining or as pants, it provides comfort and freedom of movement.

On bikes or skateboards, the team is now heading down California’s grand boulevards. Pastel colors, embroidered rainbows and sparkling poplin evoke the electrifying atmosphere of the United States.

The girls, in sequined blousons, walk along by the palm tree-bordered ocean.

Finally, the odyssey draws to a close on a sunny afternoon in Naples. The young adventurers laze in dresses and jumpsuits with precious embroidery. As for the boys, in immaculate shirts and jackets with phosphorescent buttons, they’re already thinking about where they’ll go next!

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“You will have to travel widely,” a fortune teller told Christian Dior, when he was fourteen.

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CELEBRATE PEPPA PIG! T

New cinema release & Save the children’s muddy puddle walk fundraiser his Spring, Entertainment One’s (eOne) beloved pre-school series Peppa Pig will be celebrating its 15th anniversary in the UK and to mark the occasion there are a host of oink-tastic events for fans including a brand new cinema release, Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun, and the annual Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children to raise funds that will help children around the world.

To celebrate the nation’s favourite little piggy, Peppa Pig will be returning to cinemas nationwide this April in an all-new adventure, Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun. Perfectly timed to entertain the little ones ahead of the Easter holidays, the hour-long theatrical release offers 10 brand new and never-beforebroadcast episodes featuring a 2-part festival special, complete with new characters and locations. The release continues eOne’s successful My First Cinema Experience format which offers young children a gentle introduction to the cinema. Little piggies can look forward to snorts and giggles with songs to sing along to and dances and movements to join in with; making it the perfect cinema outing for preschoolers and all the family to enjoy.

Continuing the anniversary celebrations, sees the return of the award-winning fundraising event for little ones – Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children. Last year families and nurseries helped to raise an incredible £225,000 for Save the

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Children’s vital work and since its launch in 2017, has generated a fundraising total of almost half a million pounds. This year the event is sponsored

by The Entertainer (TheToyShop.com) and, to celebrate Save the Children’s centenary in 2019, the charity hopes that even more people will sign up, take part and donate.

Kicking off on 13th May for a week of super fun fundraising, children (and adults too!) can pull on their wellies and set off to jump in muddy puddles – real or imaginary. Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children is a brilliant way to have fun together and enjoy 15 years of Peppa Pig whilst raising funds to help make sure that children in the world’s toughest places get food and medicine if they’re hungry or sick, are protected from danger and get the chance to learn.

So get excited for a year of celebrations with the release of Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun and snort and giggle just like Peppa and George by jumping in muddy puddles for Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children with your family and friends this May. Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun will be released in cinemas nationwide from 5th April 2019. Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk will be taking place from 13th – 19th May 2019.

Sign up your nursery or family now at www.MuddyPuddleWalk.org to receive your free Fundraising Pack

PEPPA PIG: Facebook www.facebook.com/ OfficialPeppaPigUK Twitter www.twitter.com/PeppaPig Website www.peppapig.com

SAVE THE CHILDREN: Facebook www.facebook.com/ SavetheChildrenUK Twitter and Instagram www.twitter.com/ SaveChildrenUK Website www.savethechildren.org.uk

PEPPA PIG’S MUDDY PUDDLE WALK: Hashtag #MuddyPuddleWalk Website www.muddypuddlewalk.org

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Discover the Hidden World of

How to Train Your Dragon Launching for half term, 18th February 2019

DREAMWORKS TOURS SHREK’S ADVENTURE! LONDON

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ollowing the launch of the hotly anticipated movie release How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, budding Dragon trainers will have the chance to come face to face with the new, Light Fury, at Shrek’s Adventure! London.

The London South Bank attraction is the only place in the UK to meet characters from DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, where guests will enjoy ferocious fun as they are transported to the island of Berk and a luminous dragon utopia.

Surrounded by mysterious caves, guests will be immersed in their very own Viking adventure where they will meet the legendary Light Fury joined by everyone’s favourite dragon Toothless, as well as the Viking Chief of Berk, Hiccup.

Guests who visit the attraction this February Half Term will also enjoy a Shrektacular journey through Shrek’s Adventure to the world of Far Far Away.

The adventure begins as guests will board a magical 4D flying bus with the loveable, yet mischievous Donkey. Journey through Shrek’s Swamp, then down Drury Lane and even pop by the Muffin Man’s House as guests become part of an incredible interactive escapade. Expect a Shrekcellent experience as well as the chance to meet Shrek himself.

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Adventure! London said: “We’re ecstatic to be the only place in the UK to have the new addition of the DreamWorks’ family, the Light Fury, for fans to visit. She will join the rest of the lovable characters here at Shrek’s Adventure! London, this February Half Term.”

Advanced booking is recommended for more information visit: www.shreksadventure.com/london *Attraction tickets prices on the door £30 (adult), £24.00 (children), book in advance online to save up to 30%. *Shrek’s Adventure! London is located on the South Bank close to Waterloo and Westminster station. *Open seven days a week – times vary please check the website for the most up to date information

Merlin Entertainments plc is a global leader in location based, family entertainment. As Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s secondlargest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates over 100 attractions, 13 hotels and 5 holiday villages in 24 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable experiences to its more than 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its c.27,000 employees (peak season).

Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information

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SEA LIFE LONDON SET FOR A ‘JAWSOME’ THIS HALF TERM Between 16th - 24th February

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ebruary fun for all the family is set to be had under the sea this half term, as guests are invited to plunge into SEA LIFE London’s interactive shark experience.

‘Jawsome’, SEA LIFE London’s sharktastic event will see shark expert Professor Finn recruit some new ‘Jawsome Rangers’ The intrepid team will be tasked with spotting oversized Play-Doh shark teeth in the awe-inspiring tanks.

Eagle-eyed recruits will attempt to spot a selection of shark teeth dotted throughout the attraction. As they peer into the shark infested waters, guests will learn a host of fun facts about the species of sharks and rays they see serenely cruising past including Betty the Bowmouth guitarfish and Dean the Sand tiger sharks.

For example, did you know that…

• Sharks have lived in our oceans for more than 420 million years! That makes them older than trees! * There are over 500 species of shark in our oceans and you’ll meet lots of them when you explore the Pacific Shipwreck! * Shark skin is made up of tiny V-shaped scales (dermal denticles), which are more like teeth than

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THE DETAILS Jawsome is free with admission to the aquarium.

To book your visit to SEA LIFE London this half term, please visit www.visitsealife.com/ london/tickets Open seven days a week. Please check the website for opening hours and last entry times, as these may vary.

Prices vary depending on the time of year. For the best rates book in advance online.

Address: County Hall, Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB

About SEA LIFE

they are fish scales!

• Many sharks, such as sand tigers, lose up to 30,000 teeth in their lifetime, yet a new tooth grows back for everyone lost. * Sand Tiger Sharks look ferocious with a mouth full of pointy teeth, but their divers regularly jump in with them because they aren’t dangerous to humans. * To spot a Nurse Shark, look for the shark with the funny moustache! These dangley bits on their top lip are actually useful things called barbels and are covered in taste buds and are very sensitive, helping the Nurse Shark to find food hidden in the sandy seabed. * It might surprise you to know that Dogfish are actually a type of shark! Rarely growing any longer than 80cm in length, these cute little sharks are opportunistic predators which feed on a wide range of shellfish and crustaceans.

After journeying through the Pacific Ocean tank, crafty visitors will also have the chance to get stuck into the ‘Jawsome’ activity zone, where they can create their very own Play-Doh shark model, learn fascinating facts and play to their heart’s content.

SEA LIFE London is located on the South Bank close to Waterloo and Westminster stations. There are over 40 SEA LIFE Centre’s located across the world including London, Birmingham, Sydney, Paris, Oberhausen, Bangkok and Orlando. We welcome more than 20m guests each year to our 50 aquariums and six sanctuaries. We care for over 180,000 creatures living in incredible themed habitats.

Adventurers can then explore the rest of SEA LIFE London’s 15 themed zones that house more than 7,000 incredible creatures, including Penguin Point, Shark Discovery Ocean Invaders: Enter the world of jellyfish and Rainforest Adventure.

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Ditch the junk

with a monthly Treat Trunk

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ake the hassle out of family snacks with frustrated with how difficult it is to know what is a monthly Treat Trunk - a brand new and isn’t a ‘healthy’ snack in the supermarkets and subscription box filled with healthy how little variety there is on offer. snacks for all the family to enjoy together.

Many of the products also come in recyclable Launching the only healthy subscription or biodegradable packaging and each brand’s snack box in the UK created for ethics are taken into consideration before both children and parents, founder going in the Trunk.

Sally Wade’s vision is to take the The trunks contain a mixture READER hassle out of healthy snacking by of snacks for all the family. Some OFFER: SAVE providing products packed with especially designed for kids, goodness for all the family. With containing natural ingredients, families becoming increasingly which could help improve children’s aware of what they eat, Treat behaviour, attention span and energy, Trunks mean parents no longer need as well as filling their growing bodies with to spend precious time trying to decipher the goodness they need. And some chosen the complex labels of each product or making specifically with parents in mind for their wellbeing homemade snacks. The Trunk will be carefully properties – whether that’s energy boosting, curated and delivered to your door on a monthly or hormone balancing or relaxing. quarterly basis ready for you to enjoy as you please!

To order a Treat Trunk visit Treat Trunk is the brainchild of mother of two www.treattrunk.co.uk Use code NEWYEAR25 Sally Wade who, after struggling with an unhealthy to get 25% off the first month of a subscription and addictive relationship with food growing up, (on orders placed by the end of 2019). vowed to live a healthy lifestyle with her children.

For more information, please visit As a busy parent short on time, Sally was www.treattrunk.co.uk

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Priced from just £19.99 per Trunk, the boxes provide quick, easy and healthy snack solutions for busy families and the boxes are vegan friendly too. Including brands such as BEAR and Ape, the Treat Trunk team apply a common sense approach to choosing their products – dairy free, vegan, no nasty additives, and sugar sensible. All far better for you than a visit to the local sweet shop. Many of the products also come in recyclable or biodegradable packaging and each brand’s ethics are taken into consideration before going in the Trunk.

The trunks contain a mixture of snacks for all the family. Some especially designed for kids, containing natural ingredients, which could help improve children’s behaviour, attention span and energy, as well as filling their growing bodies with the goodness they need. And some chosen specifically with parents in mind for their wellbeing properties – whether that’s energy boosting, hormone balancing or relaxing.

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To order a Treat Trunk visit www.treattrunk.co.uk Use code NEWYEAR25 to get 25% off the first month of a subscription (on orders placed by the end of 2019).

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The Tots Exclusive Experience T

ots to Travel have one simple mission: to give families with children under 5 the chance to reconnect, recharge and savour precious moments together on blissful family holidays.

Combining all the knowledge they’ve gained over the past 13 years on what makes a perfect family holiday, Tots to Travel have created the Tots Exclusive Experience.

Offering families a whole new outlook on family holidays, the Tots Exclusive Experience range consists of a selection of tailored holiday accommodation specifically designed for families with under 5’s to provide a safe and fun holiday environment.

Here’s what you can expect from a TOTS Exclusive Experience at a glance: • Family-sized villas, cottages and apartments offering spacious living for your holiday • Tots toy boxes overflowing with age appropriate toys • Fun and friendly kids’ bedrooms – think blackout blinds and bed guards • 20+ items of baby & toddler kit included as standard, saving you some room in your suitcase!

• All private pools are barriered, giving mum and peace of mind • Family chill out zones, great for catching a break in your busy holiday schedule • Exciting kids’ activities run throughout the day and night

• Imaginative play zones to get entertain busy little people and keep active minds engaged • Fuss free family dining – early breakfasts and dinners suited to your routines, just like home!

With accommodation in a selection of the most popular, family friendly destinations such as Tenerife, Portugal, Spain and France, finding the Tots Exclusive Experience to suit you couldn’t be easier.

Take your pick from one of the 7 specially designed holidays: • Green Garden Resort, Tenerife – a small and friendly all-inclusive resort packed with play • Salema Beach Village, Portugal – a pictureperfect beach retreat with spacious villas.

• Villacana Resort, Spain – a pretty oasis close to the beach on the Costa Del Sol. • Hyde Park Lane, Lanzarote – private pool villas in a peaceful family resort.

• Vale da Ribeira Residences, Portugal – Luxury family retreat with stylish villas.

• Berry Farm, France – a collection of traditional gites set in beautiful Brittany countryside.

• Almond Grove, Spain – Charming villas in exceptional setting amongst olive and almond groves

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THE DETAILS Tempted? Call a Tots family travel expert today on 0800 014 2770 or visit www.totstotravel.co.uk and find out more about the Tots Exclusive Experience!

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Luxury holidays for families small hotels in the UK, France and The Med. The site is the brainchild of former luxury travel PR and self-confessed boutique hotel junkie, Sian Williams who has teamed up with her sisters, Tori and Juliet to offer salvation to time-poor families who need help finding the perfect family break.

Whether you are looking for a quick getaway in the UK, a beach break in Portugal or luxurious villa in France, Spain or Italy, you can contact Sian, Tori or Juliet via the site’s Live Chat system. They will help you find the perfect escape and make memories to last a lifetime! www.babyfriendlyboltholes.co.uk Stylish Villas

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f you haven’t yet heard about Baby-Friendly Boltholes, it is probably time you discovered this fabulously stylish online ‘Little Black Book’ of exceptionally parent-friendly holidays with baby kit and toddler play gear included.

A recent winner of The Times ‘Travel Editor’s Choice’ awards, Baby-Friendly Boltholes has been credited for saving the marriages and sanity of many a couple with babies and toddlers in tow thanks to its carefully curated collection of cottages, villas and

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Chic Cottages

READER OFFER: Baby-Friendly Boltholes is offering readers £75/€75 off any 7-night summer holiday booked online at www.babyfriendlyboltholes.co.uk.

Baby Kit & Play Gear Provided

Simply quote the following code on the booking request form to claim: BFBYM02. Bookings must be made by 31/03/19 for holidays taken anytime between 21/06/19 – 06/09/19.

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Esprit ski holidays The family ski holiday experts explain why it’s never too early to take your kids on a ski holiday ESPRIT BAT WEEKS For babies and toddlers

The great news is that you no longer have to wait until your children are of skiing age to go on a family ski holiday. Esprit Ski’s Baby and Toddler Weeks are especially for parents who have a passion for skiing but also want to enjoy holidaying with their young children.

Along with the bonus of travelling out of term times, parents will also benefit from significant price reductions on BAT weeks, so look out for these offers on our website.

“The nannies in the nursery have been outstanding. They were fantastic with my youngest.”

The Mayhead family, La Rosière, January 2018

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ver considered or been on a ski holiday with the kids? Concerned about what it might entail and whether it might just be a step too far? With amazing snowfall across the Alps, could this be the moment to introduce your family to the joys of skiing?

An active holiday where everyone gets a break The joy of a family ski holiday is that everyone gets to do what they love doing, be it playing in the snow, skiing, building igloos or having a welldeserved drink in a mountain bar. And by booking with a family ski operator you will be looked after every step of the way, keeping your holiday stressfree. With amazing family friendly resorts, a wide choice of catered Chalets and Chalet Hotels and even special menus and mealtimes for kids, mum and dad get a break too.

Esprit Ski offers the most flexible family holidays in the mountains. With exceptional childcare at your disposal in all our resorts, you can decide exactly how you want to spend your precious holiday time.

Flexible childcare to suit you With a wide range of childcare options, the amount of time you spend as a whole family is completely up to you. Our programme of activities are tailored to children up to 12 years old - including small group ski lessons for all abilities from as young as 3 years old. We have strict ratios of English-speaking nannies to children in all our nurseries and Snow Club fun for children over nursery age.

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“With exceptional childcare at your disposal in all our resorts, you can decide exactly how you want to spend your precious holiday time”

THE DETAILS To find out more about Esprit Ski, or to order a brochure, visit us at espritski.com/yummy, or call 01483 938 135 if you would prefer to speak to one of our experts.

Time for the kids, time for you, time together

Escape to the Royal Coast

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iscover why so many people choose Norfolk as their perfect weekend escape. Travel times from London are just under 3 hours and you are rewarded for your journey with one of the most beautiful coastlines in England.

Norfolk really has it all, beautiful beaches, cosy pubs, the biggest skies and open spaces that really make you feel that you left the world behind.

Whatever time of year you visit a long walk down one of our many beaches and the world seems a better place. Norfolk is family (and pet friendly) has

a whole host of days trips from visiting the seals to the dinosaur park.

Glamping also adds another dimension where kids can be kids and roam free. Families can enjoy the quieter and simpler things in life and everything is a bit of an adventure. Many of our guests say that their glamping weekend in Norfolk was more talked about than their last expensive overseas holiday All lodges are warm and cosy with good lighting systems. Everything you will need for your stay down to cutlery and utensils is provided. Comfy beds give you a great night sleep. Our powerful wood burners take care of all the cooking and heating requirements and every lodge has private loos and showers. You can relax on the sundeck, lounge on the leather sofas or gather round the dining table. Make life an adventure... www.wildluxury co.uk. 01485 750850

“Glamping also adds another dimension where kids can be kids and roam free.

Families can enjoy the quieter and simpler things in life and everything is a bit of an adventure.

Many of our guests say that their glamping weekend in Norfolk was more talked about than their last expensive overseas holiday”

Our fabulous VIP safari lodges are the perfect place to escape from London and explore one of England’s most desirable coastlines.

Norfolk really has it all, beautiful beaches, cosy pubs, the biggest skies and open spaces that really make you feel that you left the world behind

Go Glamping on the Royal Coast

All lodges are warm and cosy with good lighting systems. Everything you will need for your stay down to cutlery and utensils is provided. Comfy beds give you a great night sleep. Our powerful wood burners take care of all the cooking and heating requirements and every lodge has private loos and showers. You can relax on the sundeck, lounge on the leather sofas or gather round the dining table. Make life an adventure.

www.wildluxury co.uk O1485750850

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Clydey Cottages Pembrokeshire

Exceptional family holidays - Awarded ‘Best Place to Stay in Wales’

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ulti award-winning family resort, 10 miles from the Pembrokeshire coast’s sandy beaches, with complimentary Children’s Club, Free Ranger’s Woodland Adventures Club, daily animal feeding, indoor leisure facilities and Decléor Spa.

‘One of the best cottage clusters in the UK’ - The Times

‘Top 50 best value family holidays in Europe’ - The Times

‘Best Place to Stay in Wales’ - National Tourism Awards Wales

Clydey Cottages is extremely child and family friendly with plenty of space to run around and play in an exciting and safe environment.

The cottages are set in 20 acres - landscaped gardens, a woodland walk, outdoor play areas, an indoor soft play and playroom for toddlers and younger children. Older children will love the trampoline, Wendy House and games room with table tennis, table football, pool table and air hockey.

2019 will see our exciting new play area installed, with climbing towers, slide, swings and adventure trail.

The daily interactive animal feeding is where children can join in to collect eggs from the chickens and help feed the pigs, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, Shetland ponies and alpacas.

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“Fantastic leisure facilities include the superb indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, games room and outdoor and indoor hot tubs”

Children’s Club/Creche enabling parents to have some well earned ‘me time’, whilst children are entertained, cared for and supervised. The Clydey Free Rangers sessions include Woodland Adventures and Circus School.

Fantastic leisure facilities include the superb indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, games room and outdoor and indoor hot tubs. Decléor Spa therapies are also available in our dedicated spa treatment room.

The ten cottages are 4 miles from Cenarth, with spectacular ‘Salmon Leap’ falls, in an elevated position with glorious views over meadows, hills and woodland and only 10 miles inland from the sandy beaches of north Pembrokeshire. The cottages have super king beds, crisp white linen, log burning stoves, bathrooms with slipper baths and underfloor heating and wooden beams.

Delicious, luxury ‘Cook’ frozen meals, local produce and essentials can be purchased from the on site Clydey shop.

Clydey is where holiday memories begin, children are enthralled and adults really can relax. Come and try the Clydey Experience for yourselves. www.clydeycottages.co.uk

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STEP INTO GRINGOTTS WIZARDING BANK

at WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR LONDON – THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER

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or the first time ever, visitors are invited to enter the set of Gringotts Wizarding Bank as the Studio Tour unveils its biggest expansion to date.

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From Harry Potter first discovering Diagon Alley to the famous trio escaping on a Ukrainian Ironbelly dragon in their quest for a Horcrux, Gringotts Wizarding Bank played an important role in the Harry Potter film series.

On 6th April, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London will unveil the permanent addition allowing visitors to walk through the wizarding bank of Gringotts, the Lestrange vault, a gallery of goblins and so much more.

Lined by towering marble pillars, the grand banking hall will be decorated with three magnificent crystal chandeliers and finished with real brass leaf. Inkwells, quills, ledgers and piles of Galleons, Sickles and Knuts will complete the goblin tellers’ desks as seen on screen. The Propmaking Department, led by Pierre Bohanna, created over 210,000 coins for the final two films alone.

Gringotts Wizarding Bank is famously run by goblins. Walking through the imposing marble columns, visitors will discover the costumes and prosthetics belonging to Bogrod, Griphook and many other goblin bankers. Each prosthetic mask took weeks to create, with every hair individually inserted and veins painstakingly painted by hand.

About Wizarding World More than two decades ago, a young Harry Potter was whisked onto Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross Station, and readers everywhere were swept along with him into a magical universe, created by J.K. Rowling. In the years since, the seven Harry Potter bestsellers have inspired eight blockbuster movies, an award-winning stage play, and, more recently, the start of the Fantastic Beasts five-film series. People of all ages have been enthralled by these extraordinary adventures, set within an expanding universe, inspired by the vision of J.K. Rowling.

It took four hours to transform actor Warwick Davis into Griphook in the films which included him wearing black contact lenses and dentures with extremely sharp teeth to complete the goblin look.

Once through the banking hall of Gringotts, visitors will enter the depths of the Lestrange Vault used to store the treasures of Bellatrix Lestrange including the Sword of Gryffindor and Helga Hufflepuff ’s Cup, one of Voldemort’s many Horcruxes. During filming 38,000 pieces of rubberised treasure were created the for the Lestrange vault including 7,014 Hufflepuff Cups. Here, visitors can try out a unique photo opportunity allowing them to step inside the Lestrange vault and surround themselves with treasure.

Officially opening on Saturday 6th April, the 16,500sqft Gringotts Wizarding Bank expansion will be the Studio Tour’s biggest addition to date and has been designed and built by many of the original crew members who worked on the hugely

successful magical film series including Oscar® and BAFTA winning Production Designer Stuart Craig, Construction Manager Paul Hayes and Head Propmaker Pierre Bohanna.

In addition Warner Bros. Studio Tour London will unveil an all-new 17,000sq ft lobby and café on 6th April. The new café will serve food and drink inspired by the Wizarding World and can seat up to 500 people.

Entrance to the expansion will be included in general admission ticket price.

Tickets must be pre-booked at www.wbstudiotour.co.uk or by calling the Studio Tour’s Visitor Services Team on 0345 084 0900 and cannot be bought at the attraction.

About WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR LONDON Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter opened its doors on 31st March 2012. The unique attraction offers visitors the ultimate chance to get up close to authentic sets, discover the magic behind spellbinding special effects and explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter film series.

Highlights include walking through the Great Hall where so many famous scenes were shot, seeing the treasures stored in Dumbledore’s office, strolling down Diagon Alley, venturing into the Forbidden Forest and boarding the original Hogwarts Express locomotive at Platform 9 ¾. #WBTourLondon Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Studio Tour Drive Leavesden, WD25 7LR

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The Ultimate Toy Superior quality electric cars that children love to drive

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s the automobile came onto the scene, so did the pedal car, and for years it was the coolest thing on four wheels for youngsters. Today, tots can choose from oodles of plastic, mini toy cars… but unlike the pedal car, they aren’t exactly what you would call family heirlooms. These retro Jeep and Land Rover replicas most certainly are, however. They’re the pint-sized electric car designs from Toylander.

The UK firm began building the off-roaders in 1987, first with its debut ‘Mayfair’ model, and has since expanded to a number of variants in the present day, which include replicas of the Series I and II Land Rovers (Toylander 1 and 2), a vintage military Jeep (TL3 Army), as well as two tractors. All are designed to accommodate children, and an adult too if you fancy going along for the ride!

All Toylander cars enjoy the features of a real car in miniature including ignition key, forward, reverse, foot and hand brake, lights, horn, folding windscreen and opening tailgate. An additional advantage is that speed is controlled through a linear potentiometer for a real throttle response from crawl to top speed, which makes for a nice improvement on the typical ‘binary’ On-or-Offswitch pedal that can be found on basic electric cars.

Interested? Grab your tool box, because the Toylander can also be a do-it-yourself project. The company provides kits with all the bare essentials needed to build your own mini Land Rover – electric motor, controls, fuses, horn, wheels, axles and more – you simply order everything else you need and nothing you don’t.

The Toylander 1 is based on the iconic Land Rover Series 1 that started production in 1948 and The Toylander 2 is based on the 1958 Series 2 Land Rover®.

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“All Toylander cars enjoy the features of a real car in miniature including ignition key, forward, reverse, foot and hand brake, lights, horn, folding windscreen and opening tailgate”

tough monocoque body has room for one adult and two children, with a safe top speed of 5mph/8kph.

Choose the ready-to-drive option and your Toylander 2 will arrive fully built, painted and ready for your first road-trip. Ready built cars include 2 motors, 2 batteries, charger, spare wheel, number plates (chosen by you) and can be painted your choice of colour. These are hand made to order and can take 4- 6 weeks to complete, please call or email to discuss your order.

A Toylander will guarantee years of fun for your little ones – they won’t quickly outgrow or get fed up with their latest ‘toy’. You can drive a Toylander around your private land or go exploring the outdoors by taking it out on a small trailer or in the back of your own Land Rover!

For more details visit www.toylander.com

• Superior handmade quality electric cars that children love to drive • Built in Great Britain with UK parts and components • Available as kits or ready built cars • Pre-cut panel sets & ready-made bodies available • Battery powered controlled speed

www.toylander.com

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he Geronimo festivals are unlike any other family event in Britain and offer something for both seasoned and newbie festival-goers. What sets Geronimo apart from other festivals is not only the unrivalled value for money the event offers families of all sizes, but also the sheer number of unique attractions to enjoy. The ticket price includes entry as well as all activities and attractions within the venue (with the exception of the Victorian Fun Fair).

Geronimo Festival takes place in the magnificent grounds of the Arley Hall Estate set in beautiful

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Cheshire countryside between 24th – 27th May. Relax and enjoy the simple things in life with the people who are most important to you. Geronimo Festivals are the place to create magical memories for your children.

There are many different areas across the sites all with something for every member of the family to enjoy – whatever their age!

The brainchild of father of seven, Simon Goldman, Geronimo aims to bring everything you ever look for in a fun family day out in one massive venue.

Simon says: ‘As a large family, we were always on the lookout for festivals and days out to keep every one of our children entertained. With varying ages, it was difficult to find somewhere that offered just that and so my wife and I decided to take all the elements we had enjoyed from our best family excursions and bring them all together; and so Geronimo was born! There are no hidden extras and what you see is what you get, and we hope that is a lot of amazing memories to treasure’.

Dubbed ‘Glastonbury for Kids’, Geronimo has something for every member of the family whatever their age! www.geronimofest.com

“There are no hidden extras and what you see is what you get, and we hope that is a lot of amazing memories to treasure”

Ceremony by Ar tizan

Ceremony By Artizan are makers of luxurious special occasion dresses and accessories for both little girls and their mothers. Carefully handcrafted in Romania, their designs feature a variety of colours and textures from lace to leather. More than just dressmakers, Ceremony By Artizan create a feeling, a wish and sometimes just a dream.

Discover the collection at www.byartizan.com and @ceremonybyartizan on Instagram

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HAPPY KIDS

AT WEE ONES

NURSERY

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ounded in 1992, Wee Ones is a privatelyowned Nursery and Montessori School that provides full time Day Care to children between the ages of 8 months and 5 years old. Open 5 days a week, from 7.30am until 6.30pm, babies and children have access to secure and cozy baby rooms, a spacious and airy nursery, two gardens and Montessori classrooms.

From 2½ years children benefit from the Montessori Nursery School, which forms part of their Full Day Care facility. Overseen by an extra team of highly experienced and qualified Montessori staff, teaching takes place every morning between the hours of 9am and 12.15pm during term time.

The combination of the Day Care Nursery and Montessori Nursery School combined with the

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Early Years Curriculum provides children of all ages with a well-balanced day of play, learning and social interaction forming a solid foundation at each stage of their development.

• Full Day Care facility from 8 months to 5 years • Montessori Nursery School from 2 ½ to 5 years • Cosy, secure and nurturing Baby Rooms • Well-equipped Nursery Rooms • Montessori Classrooms • Astro turf garden & a natural large garden • Warm, friendly and highly professional staff • Early Years Curriculum • Structured Daily Routine with sleep / rest periods • Activity sessions including Sport, Playball, Spanish, Yoga, Organized special activities • Nursery Outings twice yearly • Healthy meals and snacks prepared by Wee Ones Chef • Children’s social events • Parents social events • Strong links with local schools Wee Ones is situated in the heart of Wandsworth, London in close proximity to public transport routes.

“A well-balanced day of play, learning and social interaction”

2 well equipped baby rooms 1 Astro turf garden & 1 natural large garden

www.bubbaorganics.com.au Instagram @bubbaorganics

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Andre Van Nierop, Urgent Care Centre Clinical Lead In Casualty First

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ndre van Nierop, Clinical Lead, in the walk-in urgent care centre Casualty First ensures that patients and families receive first class care 7 days a week, from 8am-8pm.

Andre, and the Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth set up Casualty First 5 years ago, he comments, “The urgent care centre is truly unique in that our team of A+E Doctors provide care for adults and children from the age of one year, we see patients instantly and provide diagnosis and treatment on the same day.

I’m proud to say that our average waiting time in now only 8 minutes!”

diagnosed serious conditions and been able to refer next or same day treatment, which in some cases has potentially been life saving due to early diagnosis. It is so rewarding to see the difference that it makes.”

“A large amount of the patients we see are children, we provide treatment from the age of one and our child friendly waiting area and consulting rooms disperse any anxiety the kids might have from seeing a doctor. I see worried and concerned parents come in to see us who within minutes are able to see a doctor and the children, and their parents, are smiling and laughing again.”

Putting patients needs first

Visit Casualty First

Casualty First provides an ease of access to treatment that is essential when you are juggling a busy schedule, Andre explains “The urgent care centre is a fantastic facility for people to access our first class care, with no waiting time and the option to receive treatment on the same day or at a convenient time. We often refer patients to see a specialist Consultant or receive imaging and diagnostics on site, in the state of the art hospital facilities” “We have seen patients come in with minor complaints, where after our investigation we have

Located at the entrance of the world famous Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth in London, Casualty First is a self pay service with treatment available for all the family, including children from the age of one year. The experienced A&E doctors treat all minor accidents, injuries and illnesses.

If you think you are having a heart attack, stroke or have serious head injuries please phone 999 or go to A&E. www.casualtyfirst.co.uk; 0207 432 8300; Open 8am – 8pm everyday; 60 Grove End Road, London, NW8 9NH

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“We see patients instantly and provide diagnosis and treatment on the same day. I’m proud to say that our average waiting time in now only 8 minutes!”

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iss Tena Walters has been working as a consultant breast surgeon in Harley Street for the past 23 years. She is one of a minority of breast surgeons, who has had personal experience of breast feeding.

Normally the production of milk from the breast and the demand for nutrition from the baby is in perfect balance. The more the baby feeds and stimulates the breast the more the hormone prolactin is released from the pituitary gland and the more milk is produced. This means that if the baby is latched on but doesn’t seem to be getting any milk, they are just putting in their order for the next day and when the baby is weaning, demand and milk production decreases.

Diagnosing breast problems during pregnancy or breast feeding is more complex than normal as the density, high blood supply and swelling of the breast tissue makes examination, imaging and biopsy interpretation more difficult.

Most abnormalities, which occur during pregnancy and breastfeeding are not sinister, but any breast lump should be investigated as rarely a breast cancer can occur.

The most common cause of a breast lump during pregnancy or lactation is the normal bumpiness of the active and developing breast

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tissue but sometimes the lump is different from the normal tissue. For example a breast cyst, which is like a balloon containing fluid, which could be clear like water or milky, when it’s called a galactocoele.

The contents of a cyst can become infected with bacteria forming an abscess. This is red, hot, tender and causes flu like symptoms. This needs to be aspirated under ultrasound guidance and the fluid should be tested to determine the most effective antibiotics. No amount of massaging will clear a breast abscess, cyst or galactocoele.

Mastitis is an infection, which spreads throughout the breast making it hot and tender and this also needs to be treated with antibiotics. A persistent infection can be caused by Candida or thrush.

If a breast lump is solid rather than cystic a biopsy is needed to remove a small amount of tissue, which can then be looked at microscopically.

Most of these lumps are harmless and a condition known as a lactational adenoma, which disappears when breast feeding is finished.

Breast feeding should be a great experience, but if problems occur seek help as they may be easily remedied.

For appointments please call 01622 873058. For more details call Tena’s PA Helen on 07982 249612 or email tenakerrywalters@gmail.com

“Most abnormalities, which occur during pregnancy and breastfeeding are not sinister, but any breast lump should be investigated as rarely a breast cancer can occur”

Awareness Is Power Early detection can save lives.

If you have any concerns you would like to discuss, I am here to help.

Fast access to a one stop clinics offering assessment and diagnosis of all breast symptoms Any breast lump, nipple discharge, dimpling should be investigated and management is offered for problems with breast pain, family history, breast feeding Also provide screening and a second opinion Miss Tena Walters, Consultant Breast Surgeon MBBS, FRCS, MS 22 years experience in Breast Surgery For appointments please call 01622 873058 For more details call Tena’s PA Helen on 07982 249612 Or email tenakerrywalters@gmail.com

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Sedbergh Soap Company We travelled to Cumbria to meet Danish-born Dorthe Pratt to find out what motivated her to start her business, Sedbergh Soap Company.

What inspired you to start your business?

It was a Spring morning in 2007; the TV was on and an advert came on for a well-known brand of soap promising to be nourishing ‘even for sensitive skin’.

It got me annoyed, thinking out loud ‘utter rubbish, they have no idea what sensitive skin is’! At that point, I had tried many brands, including natural and organic ones, all making the same promise but none of them were any good for my skin. Having had severe eczema all of my life, I certainly knew what sensitive skin was. That was the catalyst, but I had no idea that this initial spark would turn into something special.

How did you research the manufacturing and ingredients of your products?

My early research into making my own products, started by finding out what was wrong with the ones I had tried already. It took hard work and a lot of determination to get started and our products span a complete range of bath and skincare products, which are all tested on eczema – my skin. Sedbergh Soap is not about products only for people with problem skin or eczema – that is very much the lowest common denominator; we just make products which feel good and smell nice and allows anyone to avoid ingredients, which can be harmful.

Are your products truly SLS and paraben free?

Yes, but we go a big step further.

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be misleading as these well-known culprits are not the whole story. Did you know that the industry standard way of thickening liquid soap, shampoo, shower gel etc is by adding salt? It takes moisture away from the skin, which makes it even drier.

Congratulations - We hear you are an awardwinning brand?!

11 years on an I am proud of the fact that we have 25 national awards to our name including several Gold awards for our Baby & Toddler products and twice our Lavender Bath Soak, made with salt from the Dead Sea, has won Best Pregnancy Product at the Natural Beauty Awards.

What is the most rewarding and motivating part of running your business?

In the early days, my main motivation was my own skin and I had no plans to start a business; it felt like the business just grew around me. These days it is hugely motivating to receive cards and emails from parents who have finally found something they can use for their little ones. Last week I received a drawing from a little boy, who enjoyed playing in a bubble bath for the first time; honestly it melts your heart.

Tell us a bit more about how Sedbergh Soap has evolved…

Aside from what you might call our usual range of products, we also develop and design bespoke toiletries for luxury hotels, spas, superyachts and Michelin-starred restaurants; really exciting projects. www.sedbergh-soap.co.uk

“Twice our Lavender Bath Soak, made with salt from the Dead Sea, has won Best Pregnancy Product at the Natural Beauty Awards”

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Fresh Air, No Compromise

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id you know that Woolacombe beach, just 20 minutes from West Buckland School, is the nearest surfing beach to London? Did you also know that West Buckland is rated in the Best Schools’ Top 40 co-ed day and boarding schools in the UK (no.35 to be precise!) As well as being shortlisted for Boarding School of the Year in the TES Independent Schools Awards 2019.

And yet, we are not a ‘hot house’ school. We understand the mental and physical benefits of an active lifestyle and access to the great outdoors. We also believe that our location does not compromise our students, who receive an outstanding education, but with all the benefits of space, fresh air and a healthy lifestyle.

We believe that our children, from 3-18, should be allowed to grow up and develop in their own time. “Children stay younger, longer”, remarked one parent. At the same time, we want to be leaders in offering an education which is forward thinking, extends beyond the constraints of the classroom using our unique location - and ensures our students

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are ‘future ready’ when they leave us.

Teaching is challenging and stimulating, and staff and pupils, alike, adopt a ‘can do’ attitude to everything they do. Older students enjoy an extensive careers and enrichment programme, opening their eyes to all career paths and opportunities so that they can pursue their talents and passions and go on to study at some of the country’s best universities.

Students also benefit from exceptional opportunities in sport, music, the performing arts and outdoor activities. With Exmoor and the Atlantic coast as our playground, students are able to trek, climb, surf, coasteer and run (for miles), as well as compete in all the major sports, play and sing in numerous choirs and ensembles, act in plays and take their artistic talent to soaring heights. Students regularly play representative sport; gain places to study music at conservatoires; go on to art colleges and drama schools. All pursue their dreams with confidence as well as an understanding of their place in a global community.

Our motto is Forward Thinking and we’ve certainly been doing plenty of that! In the past ten years we’ve invested £14m into our facilities.

A fantastic new co-educational Sixth Form house includes 70 en-suite bedrooms as well as spacious social ‘hubs’ and kitchens for our busy Sixth Formers, both and boarding. A new library and study centre includes IT resources, classrooms, a dedicated Sixth Form study area and a higher education and careers department.

And finally, there is our award-nominated art, design and drama facility and the outstanding Jonathan Edwards sports complex, completed in 2011 and 2008 respectively. www.westbuckland.com

“We believe that our children, from 3-18, should be allowed to grow up and develop in their own time”

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The Mathnasium Method can achieve better results than one-on-one tuition Maths seems to induce more stress than any other subject, leading to anxiety which can have a huge impact on a child’s overall learning. Little surprise then that when looking to support their child’s learning - perhaps leading up to a school entry exam or the 11-plus - many parents opt for a private tutor.

However, experts agree that small group tuition, with children working alongside their peers, often works better than one-to-one tuition.

They begin to look forward to coming each week.

Seeing children of different ages and different abilities sat with them helps remove any stigma.

Ensures students fully understand concepts

If you’re thinking of supporting your child’s learning, here’s six reasons to consider choosing Mathnasium…

It may better suit your child’s needs Students need extra help because the regular education system is not meeting their needs, but many private tutors are either current or exteachers, which usually means they will approach tuition from the same baseline that schools do. In other words, by doing more of what has already been proven not to work for that particular child.

Conversely, the Mathnasium Method is all about assessing each child individually and finding the best way to make maths make sense to them – by plugging the gaps with alternative approaches to the school system.

With one-to-one tutoring, the tutor tends to do much of the work; explaining a concept, giving an example, and then showing the child how to work out the problem. As a result, some students develop ‘learned helplessness’; wherein they can perform well when their tutor is with them but significantly worse when alone. At Mathnasium, students are typically grouped four to an instructor, so that they receive enough attention to have a problem explained but can then work on similar problems by themselves (albeit under close supervision) and process new concepts without the pressure of constant one to one tutor involvement.

Students are also taught how rules work so that they fully understand, not just memorise, them.

Parents receive detailed monthly reports of progress (often more frequently), highlighting when concepts have been ‘mastered’.

Embraces flexible learning

With one-to-one tutors the work is generally done at set times and on predetermined subject matter.

At Mathnasium, learning is more flexible. You can drop in, unscheduled, several times per week and work on a bespoke learning plan, so that children are learning more than they would in just a few hours of allocated school time.

“At Mathnasium, students are typically grouped four to an instructor, so that they receive enough attention”

Gives you increased peace of mind

Some private tutors are, of course, excellent but finding the right one for your child can prove difficult. At Mathnasium we use a variety of tutors from different backgrounds, therefore increasing the likelihood of students finding someone they gel with. In addition, as tuition is being delivered by hand-picked, extensively trained and DBS checked professionals in a heavily managed environment, we also offer improved safety and security.

Equates maths with fun

Some children can feel ‘singled out’ if they need extra tuition because in their eyes they are ‘failing’.

However, at Mathnasium, children quickly make friends with others in their group and realise that they are not alone in needing a bit of extra help.

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Works in line with school At Mathnasium, students take a unique customised assessment which pinpoints their individual learning needs. The customised learning plan to close any gaps is then shared with your child’s school maths teacher for continuity. This doesn’t always happen with a private tutor.

Mathnasium has centres in Amersham, Radlett, Chiswick, Crouch End and Clapham for further information about your local centre please contact 0161 791 0686 www.mathnasium.co.uk

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Happy, Gentle & Stimulating

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n a happy, gentle yet stimulating environment, Le Hérisson School provides the opportunity for the youngest citizens to be immersed in the French language.

Le Hérisson is a small and friendly, family run school where children thrive in the care of dedicated teachers and support staff; where everyone knows each other and are treated as individuals.

In addition to an AEFE (www.aefe.fr) accredited French education for 3 - 6 year old children, Le Hérisson School is proud to offer an option of bilingual education for 2 - 4 year olds. This incredible opportunity allows Le Hérisson families the choice to further their children’s education in the French Maternelle curriculum by moving smoothly to the French system of education.

As an école homolguée, children from Le Hérisson are guaranteed a place when entering a French primary school; either in the UK or abroad.

Alternately, for Le Hérisson families who wish to follow a British or international education, in the UK or perhaps further afield, the school provides guidance and support including access to a wealth of knowledge and experience. Le Hérisson enjoys full membership of the prestigious Independent

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“Le Hérisson is a small and friendly, family run school where children thrive in the care of dedicated teachers and support staff”

Schools Association (ISA) www.isaschools.org.uk.

The Early Years curriculum at Le Hérisson is a carefully considered balance between learning through play, child initiated activities and formal learning. As they progress through the school, the children’s teaching and learning experiences extend and build upon the sound foundations of the early years.

With the added benefit of a high adult to pupil ratio, the Le Hérisson children are getting not only the best possible care and attention at this vitally important first stage of their learning journey but they are also receiving excellent immersion in the French language.

Le Hérisson School is the first step on the international and the British education ladders for children of the future. Maria Frost, the proprietor, and the staff look forward to welcoming you to Le Hérisson where you can see first hand the opportunities available to you and your child at this lovely school. www.leherissonschool.co.uk

Nursery and Preschool offering French and Bilingual education for 2-6 year olds Registration for 2019 now open

“I would like to thank you and the staff at Le Hérisson school for giving (our son) fantastic 4 years of education and discovery.

My wife and I are thankful to the high educational standard the school has.”

Please call +44 (0) 20 8563 7664 or email administration@leherissonschool.co.uk Le Hérisson School, Rivercourt Methodist Church, Rivercourt Road, London, W6 9JT

www.leherissonschool.co.uk

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mum

– Ways to keep mum looking and feeling her best – i mage : t e s s d aly

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Seraphine The One-Stop-Shop for Maternity Style

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oved by everyone from Hollywood A-listers to royalty, Seraphine is the number one fashion destination for stylish mums-to-be & the preferred maternity brand of the Duchess of Cambridge.

A one-stop-shop for maternity fashion, the brand offers everything an expectant mum might need for her 9 months and beyond.

Chic Dresses

Expertly tailored to flatter your changing figure, their dresses are designed to grow with you & make the most of your new curves.

Flattering Denim

Find your perfect pair of maternity jeans in the Seraphine denim boutique.

Choose from under bump & over bump styles in a flattering range of cuts & colours.

Seraphine Neon Pink Striped Cotton Maternity & Nursing Top - £39 Seraphine Over Bump Slim Leg Maternity Jeans - £59

Seraphine Black Dot Woven Maternity Dress - £59

Luxe Occasion Wear

Designed for special occasions with a bump or a new baby, browse Seraphine’s Luxe Collection to find glamorous options for smart settings.

Nursing Styles

With you every step of the way, their stylish range of nursing clothes is perfect for those first precious moments with your newborn.

Babywearing Coats

Hold your little one close with Seraphine’s 3 in 1 coats – perfect for pregnancy, babywearing & beyond.

These essential coats & jackets feature a zip-on kangaroo pouch designed to fit over a front carrier or baby sling.

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THE DETAILS Whatever the occasion, the Seraphine collection has got you covered.

Visit Seraphine in store at Kensington, Marylebone or Battersea & follow them on Instagram @seraphinematernity for daily fashion inspiration.

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BACKSTAGE

BEAUTY Secrets from Tess Daly’s make-up artist.

WORDS: KATIE WRIGHT

Sleek Matte Me Metallic Liquid Lip Rusted Rose, £4.99, available from Sleek

Mai Couture Highlighter Papier St Barts, £9.30 for 50 sheets, available from Birchbox.

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s fans of Strictly Come Dancing will know, the contestants’ make-up can be pretty extreme. From glittery eyes to bold blusher and even bolder lips, it’s a look that doesn’t always translate to real life. But there’s one person on Strictly whose make-up always looks both beautiful and wearable - and that’s Tess Daly.

The make-up artist responsible for the presenter’s flawless face every week is Aimee Adams, who’s been working on the show for five years.

“I don’t normally do TV work, I’m more print and advertising, but I agreed to do Strictly with her because I adore Tess,” says Adams, who is currently working with Rapid White to showcase the brand’s 1 Week Tooth Whitening Power Set. “My life is easy, because I’ve got a beautiful face who’s my friend.

We just have so much fun, it’s not like work.”

The industry pro knows that when it comes to Daly, she has a certain amount of freedom to experiment but she always sticks to the Strictly brief.

“I would never give Tess a black, greasy smoky eye that’s smudged out to here, but in a magazine that looks really cool. Hers is very polished, television make-up.”

As such, there’s a lot that we can learn from Adams’s weekly routine, from how to deal with excess shine to why you should be using lipstick on your eyelids. And the good news is her kit isn’t 60 feb/mar 2019

made up entirely of uber-expensive luxury brands as long as it gets the job done she doesn’t care if it’s cheap as chips.

Here, Adams shares some brilliant backstage tips from Strictly and the products she swears by...

Find a foundation you love “Skin is the main thing that I really want to look good on TV. When I find something that I really like, I stick with it and I have stuck to the same foundation with Tess - It’s Make Up For Ever Ultra HD. It might not work on someone else, but for her it really works. It really stays on - she always says, ‘The make-up you put on me stays on all day.’”

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Liquid Foundation, £26.35 (was £31), Debenhams

Blot a lot “Unfortunately they’ve discontinued my favourite powder in the world, Cornsilk. That powder is my little secret, and blotting sheets. I’m addicted - I go through a pack a day, it’s like smoking! There’s a brand called Mai Couture, they make highlighter blotting sheets so you can blot it and it leaves just the teeniest bit of powder, I love those.”

Mai Couture Highlighter Papier St Barts, £9.30 for 50 sheets, Birchbox

“When I find something that I really like, I stick with it and I have stuck to the same foundation with Tess”

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Too Faced Sweet Peach Eye Shadow Palette, £39, available from Debenhams

Lipstick isn’t just for your lips “When you use liquid lipstick, it dries in a paint-like film and it doesn’t move, and that’s why I like it on Tess’s eyes. I’ll do that and then I’ll put a bronze eye shadow over the top of it.”

Sleek Matte Me Metallic Liquid Lip Rusted Rose, £4.99

Go for golden “Tess and I both love Too Faced, because they do lots of peachy colours. She loves anything bronzey, peachy or golden, and they do a lot of that.”

Too Faced Sweet Peach Eye Shadow Palette, £33.15 (was £39), Debenhams

Buxom PlumpLine Lip Liner Infrared, £15, available from Cult Beauty

But I know it’s a trend, it’s a style and that’s what they want.”

Daniel Sandler Watercolour Liquid Blush, £16.50, Cult Beauty

Mix your lippies “At Christmas you saw a bright red lip on Tess. It’s from Buxom, I love the big fat pencil. On Instagram people are always leaving comments on my pictures asking, ‘What lipstick is this?’. Some of them, like all my favourite things in the world, are discontinued, or I’ve mixed ten things to get that lip colour.”

Buxom PlumpLine Lip Liner Infrared, £15, Cult Beauty

Don’t forget your toothpaste “Rapid White toothpaste is a very good thing for me to carry in my kit, because Tess is very conscious that she’s talking to people on TV, to all the contestants, so she brushes her teeth a lot. We have all sorts of mints, and gum, and toothpaste. Everywhere we go, it’s all about teeth and breath, which is fair enough because she’s talking to people all the time.”

Rapid White 1 Week Power Teeth Whitening Set, £8.50, Boots

Go easy on the highlighter “I don’t mind it if contouring is done subtly, but when I see girls on the Tube where it’s like metallic highlighter, with a brown stripe... I swear to god I almost want to drop my business card into their lap!

Daniel Sandler Watercolour Liquid Blush, £16.50, available from Cult Beauty

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Liquid Foundation, £31, available from Debenhams

Rapid White 1 Week Power Teeth Whitening Set, £8.50, available from Boots

Strictly Come Dancing presenters Claudia Winkleman (left) and Tess Daly

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HOLLY WILLOUGHBY Sparks a hiker boot frenzy. WORDS: KATIE WRIGHT

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olly Willoughby’s outfits always get a lot of attention and since she headed to Australia to present I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! with Dec Donnelly there’s been no let up, with fans clamouring to find out where to buy every item she wears.

While she’s been down under, the 37-year-old has changed her style significantly and there’s been one element that viewers have really responded to Holly’s footwear.

Swapping her trademark heels for flat, chunky boots has resulted in almost every pair of boots she’s worn has sold out back in the UK. It started with some brown Grenson boots, followed by a black pair from Topshop and then the £295 Heidi boots from designer Camilla Elphick, leaving retailers scrabbling to get them back in stock.

Willoughby is actually tapping into a trend that started with Gucci’s edgy hiking/biker boot hybrids and now the ‘hiker’ boot is all over the high street.

Combining sporty laces and hiking-style eyelets with a biker boot tread and silhouette, the hiker boot is a luxe take on outdoor gear.

Let’s be clear: Hiker boots aren’t really intended for walking expeditions (some have got a sizeable heel after all), but they’ll keep your feet warm and they’re sturdy enough for stomping around in even the worst winter weather.

Also, as the fashionable Mrs Willoughby has suddenly made everyone realise, they can be paired with everything from mini dresses to leather skirts and denim cut-offs.

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Getting back to you Are you struggling with a soft, sagging tummy?

Many women suffer from loose stomach muscles and excess fat following pregnancy or extreme weight loss. A tummy tuck can resolve this and create a tight and sleek abdominal area.

Meet Mr Chris Abela, a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon at Parkside Hospital who’s expertise can advise whether this popular procedure may be right for you.

Chris has over 20 years of highly specialised training in cosmetic surgery completed in top centres around the world, including Cambridge, Los Angeles and Cape Town. Chris has qualified with both a fellowship in Plastic Surgery (FRCS) from the Royal College of Surgeons and a higher degree in cosmetic surgery.

What is a Tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck (or abdominoplasty) refers to a range of procedures that include one, all or a bespoke combination of:

problem and the surgery may need to be redone.

Although unusual, there are plenty of cases where pregnancies have been successfully conceived and carried to term after tummy tuck procedures.

• Correction of lower abdominal scarring (including caesarean section scars) • Removal of excess or poor quality skin and excess fat from the lower tummy • Improvement of the tummy button appearance, correction of separation of the tummy muscles (rectus abdominis diastasis).

Is a tummy tuck just a cosmetic operation?

Often due to multiple pregnancies or large babies, the rectus abdominis (6-pack) muscle has separated to accommodate the pregnancies within. In some cases, even after diligent exercise and physiotherapy, the separation remains. This produces an unsightly gap or bulge in the central tummy and/or causes functional problems when exiting a car or getting out of bed. Some patients complain of back pain whilst others fear their tummy wall will ‘give way’.

Some top-performing athletes never regain their peak performance due to a change in their dynamic core strength and balance. Bringing the muscles back to the central abdomen restores normality and improves the function of the tummy wall, whilst improving these symptoms.

It can also be referred to as abdominal recontouring, if combined with liposuction, or abdominal wall reconstruction if a hernia is fixed at the same time.

What happens in a tummy tuck?

The surgery is performed through a low lying incision that is ultimately hidden by the underwear, with or without a scar around the tummy button.

This allows the surgeon to see the muscle and tummy button stalk underneath the skin and fat, without seeing the contents of the tummy cavity. In the majority of cases the surgery is performed under general anaesthetic. Smaller ‘miniabdominoplasties’ can be performed in 1 hour and patients go home the same day. Larger procedures, such as a ‘floating’ or full abdominoplasty, take 2-4 hours and necessitate a hospital stay for 1-2 nights.

Am I a good candidate for a tummy tuck?

Most patients suitable for a general anaesthetic are suitable for a surgical procedure that can improve the appearance of the tummy wall. What exactly is required is determined by your goals and expectations and is only limited by the mobility of the skin.

Can I get pregnant after a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck is best undertaken when a woman has finished growing her family, because any further pregnancies could cause recurrence of the original

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Is there anything I can do to improve the results from surgery?

There are several things you can do to get the most out of your tummy tuck, such as: • Undertaking surgery at an optimum weight • Eating a healthy, balanced diet to promote safe wound healing • Quitting smoking to help prevent complications • Wearing a compression garment to speed up mobility and recovery • Maintaining diligent scar management, for better results over a short time • Organising childcare/help for the weeks following surgery, to ease your recovery process.

Call 020 8971 8026 or email info@parkside-hospital.co.uk www.parkside-hospital.co.uk

Baby bed sheets, soft cotton terry bath sets and cute embroidered bibs are just some of the products that the recent Italian brand “Lime - Made in Italy” offers on its online home and newborn linen store, handcrafted in Tuscany.

It’s products are the results of a long process: the idea that arises and becomes a design, entirely handmade. This is only the first chapter.

Tests on top of tests are the basics to choose style, colours and textiles laying the foundations for creating articles one by one.

The punched drawings, imprinted on the fabric with a perfect handcrafted technique go through the hands of the embroiderers who start to give them life, with great embroidery threads.

Finally tailors carefully go through to the final details, and they can start to see the final product, ready to be ironed with care and nicety.

At the end everything that was just a thought, it becomes real, just as an artwork.

That’s what Lime does every time that creates one of its products, adapting them perfectly to any liking and home style. The touch of freshness combined to the high quality of its products are the strength of the Made in Italy.

To view the baby collection visit our store online at www.lime-italy.com or follow their social profiles @limeitaly.

PREGNANCY

BIRTH & BABIES

– Keeping you and baby happy and healthy throughout pregnancy and birth – i mage : M A G G I E S M IT H

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tips for better sleep during pregnancy Empty your headspace before you go to bed.

We all have busy lives. There’s always something else waiting to get done or a gazillion little things you need to organise in your head on a day to day basis in order to get the logistics of modern life to actually work. Some neuroscientists claim that an average human has about 50 000 to 70 000 thoughts in their head per day. No wonder it can feel a little busy up theresometimes ha-ha.Have you ever gone to bed after a long day, but as soon as your head hits the pillow you suddenly feel wide-awake? Like, no matter how hard you try your brain simply won’t shut off ? That is actually your brain trying to tell you that you need to de-clutter upstairs!

To set yourself up for good sleep you need to allow your brain and body to winddownafter a busy day. Turn off your phone, computer screen or TV for the last hour to half hour before you go to bed.

Read a book or listen to some relaxing music, and take 5 minutes to write down everything (no matter how little!) you think you need to remember for the next day on a piece of paper. That way you empty your headspace and make space for some nice, restfulsleep.

Beware of sleep debt You need way more sleep than usual when you’re pregnant. Why? Because you are actually growing a tiny little human in there and that takes a lot of energy from your body. Sleep debt is the difference between the amounts of sleep you should be getting and the amount you actually get. The good news is that, like with all debt, with some persistent work you can catch up and repay it– though it won’t happen in one extended sleep marathon. Taking a small daytime nap every day plus tacking on an extra hour or two of sleep during the night is what is going to help you stay in good sleep balance.

Keep it cool After you conceive, your body temperature will go up by an average of nearly one degree due to an increase in your body metabolism. Now, that may 70 feb/mar 2019

not sound like a lot but believe me it is noticeable.

Your body naturally recognises that it has to take care of two, and thus increases it’s normal activities leading to an increase in body temperature. Keep your bedroom extra cool and use linens that allow for proper circulation of air. Also, avoid exercise, warm baths/showers and caffeinated drinks the last 2-3 hours before you go to bed.

Feel free

“You need way more sleep than usual when you’re pregnant”

There’s nothing more irritating than the feeling of restrictive clothing when you’re trying to relax, right? Add a growing belly into that equation and it can feel near impossible to ignore that irritating bra or that uncomfortably curious brief when you’re trying to sleep. My best recommendation is that you sleep naked. No clothes to irritate you or restrict circulation in your body, and as a bonus it is also healthier for the “downstairs” department. If you are not comfortable with sleeping naked, at least make sure to wear something in stretchy, natural and breathable material. As you approach the end of your last trimester, turning over in bed can get quite challenging and your mattress may feel like it has Velcro on it. If you don’t have a partner who’s happy to wake up and give you a much-needed push as you roll over, try sleeping on a silk satin sheet with silk bottom or brief.

The magic is in the proper support Sleeping when you’re pregnant is different. Your body is in constant change and as your belly grows you will feel the need for body support during sleep.

Using the bbhugme pregnancy pillow from early on in your pregnancy will not only help you sleep and rest better, but it can also help in the prevention of common low back- and pelvic pain (SPD) associated with pregnancy. Thousands of women have already tried the bbhugme pregnancy pillow and they love it!

If there is ever a time in your life you should invest in sleep, it’s during your pregnancy. Remember, you are sleeping for two now.

Dr. Hilde, Founder of bbhugme www.bbhugme.no

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Nuna

Contemporary style for new parents

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very product designed by Nuna, the premium baby brand and number one choice for A-list celebrities, has been created to be simple, practical and stylish.

Safety and comfort come as standard but, with Nuna, you can also rest easy that its contemporary designs have a simple built-in elegance. Solid engineering ensures products stand up to tough testing, this along with the timeless design and the ability for products to grow with your child means you and your family will be able to trust Nuna for years to come.

The organic design of the LEAF series rockers grows with your baby, avoiding the need to replace it with a larger rocker or seat after only a year or two. The masterpiece design comes in neutral colours which set the scene for a peaceful sleep. The latest LEAF grow, cleverly converts from a a baby seat with harness, to a toddler chair and beyond.

The top cover simply removes to reveal a deeper second seat which will last up to 60kg!

The ingenious ZAAZ highchair is hugely practical. It doesn’t just grow with your child, but is designed to look like it belongs in the home, part of the furniture for years to come. With it’s sleek styling and curved lines, it lasts from as soon as the child is able to sit, up to 100kg!

Meanwhile, the SENA aire allows you to take at least a little of Nuna’s effortless style with you when you are travelling. This beautiful travel cot allows you to transform any room into baby’s room— in seconds. Whether it’s a family get-together or baby’s

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“This beautiful travel cot allows you to transform any room into baby’s room— in seconds”

first holiday by the sea, the SENA aire is your indispensable travel companion.

It’s clever zigzag leg design pops open easily into a soft, sturdy dreamland, and then refolds with just one hand for a quick getaway the next morning.

It’s revolutionary design is also evolutionary: growing beyond newborn through toddlerhood, and even doubling as a play space. With 360 degree ventilation for ultimate airflow you and your little one can be sure of a super fresh deep sleep As Nuna quietly gets on with making life simpler, its contemporary high chair, rockers and travel cots add an unmistakeable style and quality to your home, and when your out and about, the range of Nuna pushchairs, car seats and baby carriers means you can take the style with you. www.nuna.eu

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MONITORING BABY’S MOVEMENTS DURING Pregnancy The charity Kicks Count explains why being aware of your unborn baby’s activity patterns matters. WORDS: Lisa Salmon I’ve had one stillbirth and now I’m pregnant again - but I’m paranoid that if I don’t feel my baby move, it means there’s something wrong.

How important are baby movements, and am I right to worry about them?

Elizabeth Hutton, CEO of the baby movement charity Kicks Count (kickscount.org.uk), says: “Your baby’s movements are a sign they’re well. There’s no set number of movements you need to feel, you just need to get to know what’s normal for your baby.

“If you notice a change in your baby’s regular pattern of movements, it’s important to report it to a midwife or maternity unit immediately. Even if it’s very late at night, don’t go to sleep with reduced movements - maternity units are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Also, don’t be tempted to use handheld dopplers or mobile apps to check for your baby’s heartbeat. The presence of a heartbeat doesn’t mean the baby is well.

“Pregnancy after a loss is a particularly anxious time. While a reduction of movements doesn’t necessarily mean there’s something wrong, the 74 feb/mar 2019

majority of mums who have a stillbirth (67%) do notice a reduction in baby’s movements beforehand.

This is why it’s so important to report every episode of reduced movements, even if you’ve been reassured on previous occasions.

“Kicks Count have ‘Rainbow’ bundles designed for mums who are pregnant following a loss.

Parents expecting a ‘Rainbow Baby’ (a baby born following the loss of another) will receive two bundles as part of the project. One will include a Kicks Count wristband to help them monitor baby’s movements, and an ‘I’ve had a previous stillbirth/ neonatal death’ sticker for their notes, plus vital information about baby movements. The second is a sibling bundle, including the book to help explain baby loss to young children, and two small teddies one for the child to look after during the pregnancy, the other to give to their newborn brother or sister.

“The bundles are available free through bereavement midwives and can also be purchased via the Kicks Count website, where there’s more information about baby movement and pregnancy advice.”

“If you notice a change in your baby’s regular pattern of movements, it’s important to report it to a midwife or maternity unit immediately”

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Nappy talk What’s normal, and what should parents get checked out?

Minor genital problems and toileting issues are common in babies and toddlers and may be easily addressed if caught early.

Bed wetting

Testicular problems

Bed wetting is common in both boys and girls.

Although most children will be toilet-trained sooner, accidents and bed wetting up to the age of five years are entirely normal. Frequent bed wetting will usually resolve itself and isn’t a concern but if your little one has frequent day time and night time wetting accompanied by the need to go to the toilet very often and with urgency, a paediatric urologist should be consulted. These symptoms are often associated with constipation and urine infections, which require early management.

Around 3% of baby boys are born with undescended testes. This generally isn’t a cause for concern because in most cases the testes will drop into the scrotum by six months of age. If this hasn’t happened it is best to consult a paediatric surgeon as testicular function may be impaired if testes are not in the correct position at one year of age.

Once a specialist has examined your baby, you will be advised on a course of action. In many cases the testes is ‘retractile’ popping in and out of the scrotum - and would need to be kept under observation, but usually does not require surgery.

If it does not come down into the correct position easily but it is easy to feel in the groin, then surgery is recommended to release the testis and fix it in a pouch in the scrotal sac. If the testis cannot be felt in the groin, the specialist may recommend looking into the tummy with a telescope to locate the testis and bring it into the correct place.

Another common problem in baby boys is a scrotal swelling, caused by a harmless, self-revolving collection of fluid around the testis. In this case specialist review is recommended to distinguish swelling from a hernia which requires surgery more urgently.

Foreskin problems Most uncircumcised baby boys have a foreskin that won’t retract because it is still attached to the head of the penis. This is completely normal and shouldn’t cause any concern as long as your child is urinating well with a good stream. You should avoid forcing your child’s foreskin back as it may be painful and could result in scarring. However once the foreskin is retractile boys may need to be reminded to pull it back into place to avoid it getting stuck behind the head.

Some parents may want their sons circumcised for cultural or religious reasons. The best age for this is before eight weeks old, if performed under a local anaesthetic. It is safer and less painful for older boys to have a general anaesthetic – either way recovery is quick and boys go home the same day.

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If you have any questions or concerns about the health of your child then see your GP. If appropriate they can refer your child to a paediatric urologist for further investigation.

For more information, visit bupacromwellhospital.com/skyline

“Frequent bed wetting will usually resolve itself and isn’t a concern but if your little one has frequent day time and night time wetting accompanied by the need to go to the toilet very often and with urgency, a paediatric urologist should be consulted” Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia, MD MD(Res) FRCSEd(Paed Surg), Consultant Paediatric Urologist, Bupa Cromwell Hospital

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YOUR CHILD’S FIRST STEPS in pure gold, preserving those precious memories forever. You can choose between 23.5ct. gold, or 22ct. palladium (the non-tarnishing alternative silver); or a mix of the two. We will create a unique heirloom to pass down through your family.

Glenny used her skills as an established master gilder of many years, to gild her granddaughter’s first shoes: a gift to her daughter in celebration of her first year as a mother, a memento of her own daughter’s milestone.

“Gilding baby shoes was a natural progression for me. I’ve spent my professional life restoring antique furniture and priceless items from all over the world. When my first grandchild was born, I thought what could be more valuable and more worth preserving than those first precious steps?”

You can also purchase a gift voucher for our services, in the form of a Golden Ticket. This is a perfect gift for any new mum, from a husband or partner, parents or colleagues. Why not give a Golden Ticket as a joint gift from a group of friends for a baby shower?

As an antidote to the modern world of fast fashion and mass consumption, The Gilded Leather Company are proud to be able to continue the ancient craft of gilding. As well as gilding leather baby shoes, we seek out and restore vintage and antique embossed leather bags. We gild and give them a new lease of life as a little piece of wearable art.

“Pre-loved and Re-loved” For further information do visit www.thegildedleathercompany.co.uk

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aving a baby is an all too busy time what an understatement!

Memories of all those ‘first’ milestones of babyhood can be captured with today’s amazing modern technology, whether the first smile, the first word, or that wonderful first mouthful of solid food - a look of complete shock followed by a delightful grin.

However, there is little as evocative as a child’s first shoes. Those early wobbly steps, the giggles as they land on their bottom, or that winning smile as they take those initial steps. It marks the poignant start of your baby’s move into childhood.

At The Gilded Leather Company, we offer the exclusive service of gilding your little one’s shoes

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“Those early wobbly steps, the giggles as they land on their bottom, or that winning smile as they take those initial steps”

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Top tips for a gender-neutral nursery words: Grace Tindall, founder

of Scandibørn

• Keep your base neutral - The first rule of Scandi styling, keep it simple. Use white or light wood and a colour palette of muted pastels, neutrals or monochromes as the base. Using these neutral tones means you can add more colourful or graphic accessories in the form of cushions, wall stickers, storage, rugs, mobiles and artwork – items that can easily be changed when the child grows up.

Using simple fabrics for a nursery means you can customise the look as often you like.

• Design the nursery with longevity in mind - If parents are planning on having more than one child, it’s useful to know that the things they buy now will be used again. Gender neutral decoration can be the most practical way to design a nursery. Invest in classic pieces for the nursery like the changing table and cot and opt for timeless pieces that won’t date and can work for either gender. Think about furniture that is built to last and can be passed on to future generations. Just landed at Scandibørn is the beautiful bamboo handmade crib, which you will want to hold onto forever!

• Think about how you want it to feel - This gives you a great starting point for designing your nursery – do you want it to feel bright, fun, magical, calm or cosy. You can then start to choose your colours, textures and décor items that fit with that theme.

• Be brave with colour - gender neutral doesn’t have to mean everything is white, grey or beige.

Add colourful accessories as accents or statement pieces. Mustard and warm yellow tones are fantastic happy non-binary colours and teamed with the right hues can work for either gender. Rainbows and constellations also work for both. Our Rainbow Wall hanging and star prints canopies have been flying off the shelves for both girls or boys.

• A canopy - a canopy can add a beautiful touch over a cot or in the corner of the room as a cosy nook to read or for the baby to play. At a Scandibørn, we have multiple canopy designs in almost every colour you can think of. My personal favourites are the star print designs in navy or ivory, both adorned with gold stars.

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knick knacks which come part and parcel of every nursery need a home which isn’t on the floor. We love woven or fabric baskets which can house all manner of items again textures and designs that work for both. The Play & Go drawstring bags can tidy up small toys in an instant.

• Add personal touches to make your nursery unique - Accessorise your wall with graphic prints which can work for both genders. We love the monochrome posters from Wonder & Rah and Mini Learners all available at Scandibørn.

• Strategically placed lighting A dimmer switch and a couple of lamps around the room mean you can always control the level of lighting according to the need and during the bedtime routine. If baby wakes during the night, little night lights which are not too bright can easily help you find your way round – we love little nightlights perfect for a bedside table as well as our animal lighting which works for either gender.

• Make shelving a feature - A set of shelves in the nursery is not only practical but can easily be transformed into a focal point with a few carefully chosen items. Add photos, books and a few wooden toys and décor items. Rose in April, String Shelves or leather strap shelves, are all timeless in design and gender-free.

• Fit for purpose flooring - I’d always recommend a hardwood or laminate floor in a nursery, inevitable spillages are much easier and less stressful to handle, especially in the middle of the night! However a rug is a must, it makes it feel more cosy and can also provide a place to play, our playmats and adventure rugs fit the bill for most nurseries, if you want something more simple, then we love the neutral tones of our new Lorena Canals collection - all machine washable too!

• Work with the space you have - Sounds simple but it’s so tempting to get carried away with filling the nursery with ‘stuff ’. If you have a small nursery use light colours and try to limit the amount floor space taken up. Add three tiered shelving, wall hooks which you can hang an outfit from or a storage bag. www.scandiborn.co.uk

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Baby Steps Nannies

answer the question, why trust us with your childcare?

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ebbie as a mother herself believes that choosing childcare to fit around your individual family is not only a daunting prospect, but one that most families struggle with. This is down to the huge array of childcare options available out there; do you choose nursery? Will a nanny fit our budget?

Could a childminder work around my hours? What does an au pair do?

Baby Steps Nannies was built on the ethos that they would only ever place a nanny that they would trust with their own children! Lou also has the benefit of first-hand nannying experience, working as both a nanny in the UK and overseas, giving her that practical knowledge on what the life of a nanny entails. With both aspects of experience bought together to create Baby Steps Nannies, they have been thriving within London and Surrey and have placed many top-class nannies with families in need of childcare! This has led to an impressive array of testimonials from families who were happy with the bespoke and personal service they provide. There clients have described the team at Baby Steps Nannies as “incredibly helpful” “extremely attentive” and “really friendly” which is the ideal mix when making such big decisions with regards to your child’s future.

Nannies are usually seen as an extension of the family, highlighting the importance of choosing the right person to care for your children. They could be there for your child’s first step or help with potty training, therefore its essential that your childcare matches your needs as your child develops from a tiny baby to a noisy teenager, because before you know it, they’ll be off to Uni! Are you dreading returning back to work as your maternity leave is coming to an end or is the nursery pick up getting tighter every day?

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“incredibly helpful” “extremely attentive” “really friendly”

Give Debbie or Lou a call if you want to know more about what they do and the options they have available to help you and your family. www.babystepsnannies.co.uk