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BABIES & KIDS OVER THE RAINBOW Introduce little ones to their new favourite spot with this comfy icon bean bag, decorated with a colourful rainbow print. Ticking all the boxes when it comes to style and support, the Rainbow seat will become a welcomed part of children’s activities. beanbagbazaar.co.uk
FANCY FLORALS Featuring the beautifully striking floral print Arundel (left), this Navy organza dress has been designed with beautiful puff sleeves, shirred waist and back details, making it perfect for twirling! On the right is the Pussy Willow print from the Laura Ashley archive, this silky organza dress features a tonal tie waistband and bow and buttons at the back. next.co.uk/laura-ashley
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PERFECT PENGUIN
Our beautiful Loxwood Cardigan was designed in Sussex and hand knitted in Nepal by our Fair Trade producer partner. It has a fairisle pattern around the neckline and patch pockets. It is fastened with wooden buttons on the centre front. bayandfay.com
BACK TO NATURE A beautiful baby changer basket. Ethically made with sustainable palm leaves. This just needs a mattress or covering to look beautiful in any nursery and can be used for storage once baby has outgrown it. basketbasket.co.uk 204 FEBRUARY 2024
This super-soft Kenji land Yabu Penguin Blue will be an adorable addition to any plush toy collection Shaped like a cute Penguin, it’ll bring warmth and comfort and cuteness to any room! This handsome feathered friend is the perfect snuggling companion The toy is designed by Kenji, who seek to fuse Asian styles with a unique British twist which will appeal to modern trends, whilst bringing an evergreen quality perfect for any home! prezzybox.com
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Give your baby the best start at
THE BABY SHOW 1st – 3rd March 2024, ExCeL London
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he Baby Show with Lidl GB is the UK’s largest and best-loved, pregnancy, baby, and parenting event, offering parents-tobe and new parents everything they need. The Baby Show attracts tens of thousands of visitors through its doors each year, offering a wealth of expertise and shopping opportunities to those looking for inspiration for their new arrival. Whether that’s the big-ticket items like a pram, cot, or car seat or the everyday essentials like nappies, muslins, and beautiful baby wear, The Baby Show has a huge range to choose from, at fantastic prices. The show will host over 350 of the UK’s most popular baby brands including iCandy, Tommee Tippee, Child’s Farm, Silver Cross, MAM, Cybex, Carifit, UPPAbaby, Obaby, Joie, Milton, Pregnacare, Tutti Bambini, Cosatto, Nuna, Baby Björn, Stokke and Snuz enabling visitors to get everything they need under one roof. The Live Talks Stage will also host an impressive line-up of expert speakers sharing advice on topics
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including sleep, breastfeeding, birth, baby first aid, weaning, the fourth trimester, early learning – and more. These include weaning guru Annabel Karmel, world-renowned infant learning expert Dr. Robert Titzer, The Breastfeeding Mentor, Danielle Facey, Daisy First Aid and the baby and child nutritionist, Charlotte Stirling-Reed. There will also be inspirational chats with guest celebrity speakers all included in the ticket price. The New Kids on the Block area will be dedicated to new and emerging brands in the nursery industry meaning that visitors can shop for unique, not on-the-high street brands and designs and support up-and-coming startups at the same time. And the Buggy Testing Track gives visitors the chance to take strollers for a spin while receiving buying advice from Project Baby. The event makes shopping as easy as possible with a baby in tow with a dedicated baby changing area sponsored by Lidl GB, where visitors can sample complimentary Lidl Lupilu’s awardwinning range of nappies and wipes. There’s also a baby feeding area where parents can feed their baby, The Baby Show Café with Joie, or visitors can indulge in a moment of calm at the Obaby Meditation Station.
THE DETAILS For more details and to purchase tickets, visit thebabyshow.co.uk/excel. Venue Address: N8, ExCeL London Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
LoLo Baby London
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n the heart of a bustling career working in the family wedding business, Saneya discovered her passion for design. A decade later, after qualifying as a Pastry Chef at Le Cordon Bleu, she found her flair of design in every creation she made! Saneya herself then got married & immersed in motherhood for the frist time during the 2020 global pandemic. Amidst diapers and sleepless nights, a challenge surfaced - finding changing mats that were both practical and unique.
Determined to infuse joy into the overlooked corners of our homes, Saneya launched Lolo Baby. It became her enchanted playground, where she transformed mundane changing mats into whimsical pieces of art. All Lolo’s Baby wedge mats are made from non-toxic PVC and all made in the UK. Her latest collection ‘The Lolo Townhouse Collection’ is a unique fusion, offering a delightful twist on nursery aesthetics with a safari theme. Safari animals, including elephants, giraffes, and zebras, dance across the designs, injecting a sense of joy & imagination into the classic townhouse ambiance. In essence, the Lolo Townhouse Collection is a testament to Lolo Baby’s vision for fun & playful. It invites parents to reimagine nursery spaces by marrying timeless elegance with the enchantment of a safari adventure. info@lolobabylondon.com lolobabylondon.com
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Magical Mischief at
WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR LONDON - THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER
effect of the Invisibility Cloak and Harry’s flying acceptance letters. As well as trying their hand at making an origami howler just like the one delivered to Ron by Mrs Weasley in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The previous generation of mischief makers at Hogwarts have not been forgotten and costumes of the four Marauders; Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs are on display at the Studio Tour during the feature. A cage of Cornish Pixies is released in the Studio Tour and visitors are encouraged to uncover where they have hidden using their activity passports. This highly rated attraction offers visitors the ultimate chance to get up close to authentic sets to discover the magic behind spellbinding special effects and explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter film series. Visitors can explore the original Great Hall, step into the Forbidden Forest, discover Gringotts Wizarding Bank and pull out a Mandrake in Professor Sprout’s Greenhouse all before marvelling at the breath-taking miniature scale model of Hogwarts castle.
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iscover filmmaking trickery at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London with the return of Magical Mischief, until 16th April 2024. Magical Mischief returns to the Studio Tour for the third year to celebrate the filmmaking trickery needed to pull off the magical pranks and wizarding mishaps seen on-screen in the Harry Potter film series. Visits begin in the Great Hall where fans walk into the iconic set dressed for the O.W.L examinations under the watchful eye of Professor Umbridge, complete with the swinging pendulum and exam desks, a fan favourite scene from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Discover how filmmakers created pandemonium when the Weasley twins disrupted the quiet exams. Both Fred and George are suspended from the ceiling with bags filled with their latest product, Weasleys’ Wildfire Whiz-bangs - ready to fill the Great Hall with a burst of colour. More of their products are on display outside their shop Weasleys’ Wizarding Wheezes on Diagon Alley. Throughout the Studio Tour, visitors can discover the secrets behind the disappearing
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THE DETAILS Tickets must be pre-booked at wbstudiotour.co.uk and cannot be bought at the attraction. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Studio Tour Drive Leavesden WD25 7LR wbstudiotour.co.uk
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‘WHY DO BABYGROWS HAVE ALL THESE POPPERS?’
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his is a question most parents probably ask as they are dressing their newborn in the middle of the night. As a Mummy of two very wriggly little boys I have first hand experience of the struggle to dress them, it’s like wrestling a lion cub trying to get them dressed after bath time. ZIPPYUP’s will make nappy and outfit changes so much quicker and easier. With this in mind I got to work on making ZIPPYUP a brand that gives you not only useful but stylish babygrows. Before promoting myself to the position of Mummy I had a background in textile design and fashion, a passion I didn’t want to be lost in the midsts of motherhood. I have taken the many years of experience and put it to good use by designing a babygrow that works well for both the wearer and the dresser. ZIPPYUP products aren’t just well designed, they are beautiful quality. The collection has now expanded with an organic cotton range in a variety of colours, Winter fleece onesies are great for after swimming or just to keep cosy on strolls in the buggy…and now sleeping bags with legs. I personally source and work with the factories making ZIPPYUPs to get the best possible materials.
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All ZIPPYUPs have concealed zips so they do not have contact with your baby’s skin and the tab at the neck ensures the zip puller doesn’t catch on any little chins. Sleeves have turn back cuffs so you don’t need separate (often lost or odd) mittens. There is a wide variety of prints and colour combinations including unisex colours such as aqua and pale grey along with traditional whites, pinks, blues and rainbows. I am very excited to have also launched the new ZIPPYUP sleeping bag with legs and detachable arms. Select from 1 Tog and 2.5 Tog thickness, designed to be worn as a baggy fit so it can also be layered with a ZIPPYUP babygrow underneath for extra warmth. The sleeves simply zip on or off depending on your babies needs. Sizes are from 6-12 months up to 24-36 months. New to the ZIPPYUP family this month is a subscription service, you can have a range of babygrows delivered straight to your door every month! Choose how many and what size you want in either girl, boy or neutral colours and we do the rest! At ZIPPYUP we are always developing new designs, prints and colour combinations, I look forward to sharing these with you. zippyup.com
BEAUTIFUL BABYGROW “I couldn’t be happier with this beautiful babygrow. Night feeds in particular are so much easier now I can just zip up and I don’t have to fiddle with poppers” –Simone M (Spring Garden Bunny Printed Zipped Babygrow)
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PAPPA CICCIA PRIVATE CATERING PARTIES WITHOUT STRESS IN 2024!
Take the stress out of parties this year with bespoke private catering for your next event. Pappa Ciccia is a family business, established in Fulham in 1995, offering friendly, 5 star private catering. Delivering delicious kids’ party food, stunning canapés and grazing platters for adults, you will be spoilt for choice. You can enjoy a meal in one of their Fulham restaurants too! “The food was incredible. The service was efficient and really helpful! They went over and beyond - super happy and would highly recommend for catering services. Looking forward to our next event so we can use them again!”
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TREASURE FOREVER….
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magine your newborn baby’s tiny hands and feet preserved forever, your fingers entwined on your wedding day, or even your furry friend’s paw print turned into a work of art. Wrightson and Platt bring these moments to life as pieces of sculpture, wall art and stunning jewellery. Over the past 20 years, the London-based lifecasting specialists have built a reputation and loyal following due to the amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail captured in their wide range of beautiful designs. The process starts with a casting appointment in the family home or maternity ward. Here, the moulds are made using skin-safe dental alginate which captures incredibly fine skin detail. The moulds are then taken back to the company’s studio in southeast London where the master casts are poured in high quality plaster. From just one set of casts, their customers can then order from a wide range of designs. As Managing Director Alison Martin explains: “Unlike other life-casting companies, we keep the master casts in our archive for up to 10 years. This means our customers can come back and order surprise gifts or sibling designs when a new baby arrives.” Their long-established partnership with London’s Portland Hospital has introduced the company to a whole host of household names
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including royalty and A-list celebrities, but they won’t be naming any names; discretion is vital to their reputation, as Alison explains: “There’s always huge interest when the rich and famous have a new baby. We feel incredibly privileged to be invited into any family’s home at such a magical time and would never betray that trust, no matter who the client is!” However, some customers are very happy to talk about the experience: “The whole casting experience in my room at The Portland was a very happy one” says Tamara Beckwith “but nothing prepared me for the joy at receiving my baby’s bronze 2-day old feet. All these years later, I still marvel at all the little creases and how small she was. Just holding them in my hands takes me back to a wonderfully happy, special time.”
“Unlike other lifecasting companies, we keep the master casts in our archive for up to 10 years. This means our customers can come back and order surprise gifts or sibling designs when a new baby arrives”
THE DETAILS To book a casting , visit wrightsonandplatt.com Tel: 0207 639 9085 Email: info@wrightsonandplatt.com
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FOR LIFE’S LITTLE ADVENTURES Designed for children with parents in mind. • The latest innovation in family travel • An innovative new travel bed the whole family will love • Lightweight, easy-to-use and durable • Award-winning UK start-up www.thebubbaboard.com
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BUBBA BOARD:
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raveling with young children can be a real source of anxiety even for the most seasoned travellers. The sheer joy of experiencing new destinations and experiences through their eyes, contends with the logistical challenges of keeping them comfortable and entertained during transit. It’s time to change all of that. Bubba Board is an award-winning travel accessory that gives children comfort and independence to enjoy travelling in the big people seats. Designed for children, with parents in mind, this innovative seat extender and travel bed fills the gap between seats in planes and trains to ensure they are comfortable going from point A to B. It’s simple yet ingenious. The board slides out and fills the gap, giving your child that much-needed extra space to play or sleep. Comfortable Rest: No more dangling legs or awkward sleeping positions. Your child can lay comfortably for afternoon naps or big sleeps overnight, ensuring they get their much-needed rest.
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Entertainment Made Easy: Just like at home, let them have their own little space to play with toys, have a snack or get some screen time. Plus, you can still easily access anything that falls to the floor. Safety First: With the Bubba Board, a seatbelt can be worn at all times, it can quickly be moved out of the way in an emergency, and it allows for access to lifesaving equipment. Easy to Use & Store: Bubba Board takes seconds to set up and put away. Its lightweight and compact design means it won’t add to your baggage woes – hang it on the back of a stroller, on your shoulder, or in your carry on. Durable & Easy to Clean: Made with highquality materials, the Bubba Board is built to last and withstand the rigors of travel. Spills or messes? Just give it a quick wipe down! The Bubba Board is not just another travel accessory; it’s a game changer. No more restless kids. No more constant re-adjusting. With the Bubba Board, travel becomes a pleasant experience, not just for them but for you, too.
THE DETAILS For more information, visit thebubbaboard.com.
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PREVENTATIVE HEALTH SCREENING:
PEACE OF MIND FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES Dr Angela Rai of The London General Practice discusses the benefits of Health Screening.
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ealth Screening, as part of a preventative package, is a recognised part of modern medicine. Advances in technology and medical science mean that signs of disease or other health issues can be detected much earlier than before, so that action can be taken at an early stage with the potential opportunity to improve quality of life and future outcome. To get the most from health screening it is recommended that the package is tailored to the individual, taking into account family history, personal medical history, gender and age. It is also important to avoid ‘over testing’ or undertaking screens when there is no clinical indication for concern. Common causes of future health problems include lifestyle and family history, and health screening can reveal changes which if implemented could result in positive impacts on health and wellbeing.
“Health screening can reveal changes which if implemented could result in positive impacts on health and wellbeing” Health screens now assist in identifying, diagnosing and treating people who show symptoms of memory or cognitive impairment. A combined, Healthy Mind - Healthy Body Assessment is likely to be suitable for anyone who has concerns about their wellness or memory, and 222 FEBRUARY 2024
The London General Practice 114a Harley Street, London W1G 7JL Tel: 0207 935 1000
The London General Practice undertakes a wide range of health screens. If you would like to enquire about health screening then please contact the Practice on 0207 935 1000 info@thelondon generalpractice.com
in particular anyone: • experiencing memory difficulties and who wishes to understand the reason for this. • who is concerned about a family history of memory issues • seeking to check their current health status, or get advice regarding a general issue with their health. The package includes an examination with a medical consultant who is a recognised cognitive expert and a set of investigations designed to identify a wide range of possible causes of memory difficulties. This service responds to the knowledge that early diagnosis and access to the best treatments for memory and other cognitive symptoms significantly improves clinical outcomes. Figures show that it is possible to reduce the risk of dementia by up to 30% by controlling other risk factors, such as blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and cholesterol.
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THE FERTILITY CENTRE There are a number of reasons why you may wish to preserve your fertility: • For social reasons • Preparing to transition • Ahead of treatment for cancer such as chemoor radiotherapy • If you have been diagnosed with gynaecological conditions, such as endometriosis or ovarian cysts
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ormerly the Assisted Conception Unit, The Fertility Centre is a longstanding centre of excellence for fertility treatment and care at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. In 2021 they enlarged the Centre with a new satellite service at West Middlesex University Hospital, extending patient care and convenient access across West London. The Centre provides a broad and comprehensive range of fertility services to their patients – including IVF, ICSI and IUI – but their areas of particular expertise, include the management of women and couples over the age of 40, premature ovarian ageing or low ovarian reserve, and male or sperm-related infertility issues. Notwithstanding their expertise in these complex fields, The Fertility Centre continues to perform very well in its success rates. They hold one of the highest clinical pregnancy rates amongst NHS hospitals in the UK (please visit hfea.gov.uk for further information) and welcome NHS-funded patients and those seeking to selffund their care and treatment. As well as treatment for those trying to conceive now, The Fertility Centre offer services for those who are considering their ability to conceive in the future. Fertility preservation through egg or embryo freezing is becoming increasingly popular and they can provide these services through their dedicated Fertility Preservation programme.
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If you are thinking about your fertility health for future years, they also provide a range of fertility assessments - with packages for individuals as well as couples. Alongside tests and assessments, expert clinicians can explain your results and advise you accordingly. In addition to their clinical expertise and range of treatment options, The Fertility Centre understands the inevitable stress and anxiety of fertility treatment. They are committed to supporting you every step of the way throughout your treatment. This includes sessions with their British Infertility Counselling Association and UK Council for Psychotherapy accredited counsellors.
THE DETAILS The Fertility Centre team is always happy to support you and answer any questions. If you want to learn more or are ready to start your fertility journey, please contact them on 020 3315 8585 or email chelwest.acu@nhs.net. chelwestprivatecare.co.uk/ fertility-centre
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The Kensington Wing
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he Kensington Wing is the dedicated private maternity unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, providing women and birthing people with around-the-clock clinical care, comfortable en-suite private rooms and hospitality services. Located in the heart of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital – part of one of the UK’s top rated hospital Trusts – your baby’s and your safety and wellbeing are reassuringly supported at all times. The Kensington Wing is immediately located next to the hospital’s outstanding and newly expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a consultant anaesthetist remains on site at all times 24/7, dedicated to the needs of our patients. To ensure the safety of women, birthing people and birth partners, The Kensington Wing has important infection control procedures for staff and visitors to adhere to but remain welcoming to your chosen birth partner for all stages of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay. Your individual room and en-suite facilities are a haven, and the catering and hospitality team ensures your stay is relaxing as well as safe. On the Kensington Wing the consultant obstetricians, midwives, nurses and maternity support workers provide care as a team and are delighted to offer both consultant-led and midwife-led maternity packages.
THE DETAILS If you would like to talk to one of the team, call 020 3315 8616, email chelwest.kensington@nhs.net or visit thekensingtonwing.co.uk
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The Kensington Wing’s highly experienced team of midwives welcome enquiries and the opportunity to discuss midwife-led care in more detail. These ‘meet the midwife’ sessions are always a relaxed and special time to talk and discover more without any obligation. For those women and birthing people who are appropriate for midwife-led care, the team provide full support throughout your pregnancy and the midwifery team are available 24 hours seven days a week for advice or concerns throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay. The consultant-led care package allows you the choice of one of their experienced consultant obstetricians to personally guide you through your pregnancy and birth. Your consultant provides continuity and individualised expertise throughout your journey. They build a relationship with you and your partner through the antenatal period to give you confidence to birth safely with them in line with your birth preferences. They continue to support you through the postnatal period, including your 6 week postnatal check. All consultants are available to meet you and your birth partner without any obligation. The Kensington Wing enquiry team are always happy to support with these arrangements and answer any questions.
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ALICIA EATON
Behaviour Change & Emotional Wellbeing for Kids and Teens THE TYPE OF ISSUES THAT I CAN HELP YOUR FAMILY WITH ARE: • General anxiety, fears and worries • Health anxiety: germs, illnesses, emetophobia, dentists • School issues such as avoidance and bullying • Educational problems: exam stress, concentration, ADHD • Specific fears or phobias such as fear of flying, dogs, needles • Unwanted habits such as bedwetting, trichotillomania • Lack of confidence, performance anxiety, stage fright, interviews • Sleep issues: fear of the dark, insomnia, nightmares, sleepwalking • Food issues: fussy eating, food phobias, junk food cravings.
“Helping you and your family with life’s challenges”
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Alicia Eaton Most Innovative Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner (London)
2023 WINNER
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earning how to keep ourselves mentally fit and well is a key life skill we all need to acquire nowadays, but the pressures of modern-day living are making this harder than ever before. Not surprisingly, all too many parents are finding it a huge challenge to ensure this part of their child’s development runs smoothly with anxiety issues and mental health problems on the rise in children and especially teenagers. I’ve been helping families from my Harley Street practice in London for nearly 20 years so I know and understand this problem well. I use a range of therapies that offer quick results with long-lasting effects, so problems can usually be solved in just one or two sessions.
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Is your teenager stuck with a miserable bedwetting problem? Alicia is recognised as one of the leading experts in solving bedwetting problems in children and teenagers. Her book ‘Stop Bedwetting in 7 Days’ is a bestseller recommended by NHS hospitals in the UK as well as paediatricians and doctors all around the world. She has developed two online programmes for ages 5-12 years and teenagers and can also work intensively with you to solve this problem for good. For details of appointments and Alicia’s special 30-day breakthrough programme for teenagers, visit: www.mydrybed.com
Is your child or teenager struggling with anxiety? Anxiety breakthrough sessions for children and teenagers are available and can be solved in as little as one or two sessions. Alicia’s latest book ‘First Aid for your Child’s Mind’ explains what every parent needs to know to soothe their child’s anxiety, fears and worries. For details of appointments and Alicia’s special 30-day breakthrough anxiety programmes for kids and teens, visit: www.aliciaeaton.co.uk
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