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BABIES & KIDS HAPPY CAMPER Our brand new Laurel green teepee makes a great play tent for a bedroom or playroom. Made from high-quality canvas and pinewood it is trimmed with a pair of natural wooden Indian feathers. ellajames.co.uk
VERY VINTAGE The Vox Vintage Chest of Drawers is the perfect storage solution for your little one’s nursery. Manufactured from high-quality laminated board with solid oak legs, with three spacious drawers there will be plenty of room for all those adorable baby clothes. Plus with the option to add a changing table you can create the ultimate baby changing area, keeping all those nappies, wipes and other essentials close at hand! Then when it is no longer needed, you are left with a gorgeous Vox chest of drawers that will see your little one into childhood and beyond! cuckooland.com
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An innovative wheeled ride on toy with multi directional castors, Hubert is a highland cow with long horns and a flowing coat. He boasts a stylised curved padded leatherette seat, providing a supportive and comfortable ride. littlebirdtoldme.com
PULL ALONG PAL 2 in 1 pull along llamas. The llama is attached to the wooden puller with velcro and so can be played with both on and off the puller. The horse is hand made crochet and certified fair trade. Its cute and fun and high quality to last endless play. pebblechild.com 218 JANUARY 2024
Elevate your relaxation experience with this luxuriously soft and visually stunning Sherpa blanket. Crafted from high-quality Sherpa fleece material, this blanket offers unparalleled warmth and comfort. Its plush texture feels heavenly against your skin, ensuring a soothing and relaxing snuggling experience. Ideal for draping over your couch, bed, or favourite chair; it’s also great for outdoor use such as picnics, camping, or simply lounging in the garden. rucomfybeanbags.co.uk
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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
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KIDS’ BEDROOM ACCESSORIES RANGE BY STATELY SLUMBERS
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tately Slumbers offers amazing bespoke beds and a range of outstanding architecture-inspired bedroom furniture that now includes accessories! We aim to make children excited about bedtime - with designs that inspire imaginations, encourage conversations and provide a wonderful night’s sleep. William Packman, a member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen, said; “It’s fantastic to be launching three accessory products that extend the ways architecture can be introduced into children’s bedrooms, combining great design with craftsmanship.” All of Stately Slumbers’ products are built on over twenty years of global experience understanding how to combine function, materials and imagination into future heirlooms. The Ada Chair The design for this chair started three years ago when William Packman, our co-founder and master craftsman, was working with schools and nurseries on classroom designs. The brief was to design a chair without any corners; to be as small person friendly as it’s possible to be. Approximately 55 cms tall, the standard Ada chair is available in our range of Farrow & Ball colours. It works well as a single chair or in sets of two, four or six, set around a desk or craft table. The Stately Height Chart Children love to know how much they have grown and with a personalised, wall-hung height chart, keeping track of changing inches is entirely personal. Inspired by the famous clock Big Ben and available in a choice of woods, or Farrow & Ball painted bamboo boards, this is both a unique and precious addition to any children’s bedroom. Personalised Bedroom Nameplates Available in wood finishes or painted in Farrow & Ball colours, these personalised nameplates feature one of our most popular houses St Giles’ House, the ancestral home of the Earl of Shaftesbury. statelyslumbers.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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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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The award-winning travel accessory
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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LESSONS FROM FIVE BELOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK & FILM CHARACTERS By Cath Kidston
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o you remember reading Winniethe-Pooh cradled in your mum’s lap and flickering through the colourful pages with astute childish curiosity? Winnie-the-Pooh alongside a plethora of timeless children’s books and films bring a sense of nostalgia to our everyday lives. We absorb the enchanting personalities of our beloved film and book characters. They’re our teachers, our role models, and our door to a world of imagination. Here are five adored children’s characters that have stood the test of time…….
Matilda Wormwood, Roald Dahl Matilda, the eponymous young hero in Roald Dahl’s tale, is the ultimate role model for little girls. She is kind-hearted, intelligent, brave, and gifted. Matilda possesses the incredible ability to move objects using only her eyes. But her 5-year-old superpowers remain unnoticed by all the important adult figures in her life: her dad, who is a car salesman; her mum, who loves the bingo; and her cruel headmistress
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Ms Trunchbull, who is an ex-Olympic hammerthrowing champion. Matilda’s fate takes a different direction when she meets the beloved Miss Honey who recognises the girl’s bright and kind nature. Miss Honey helps her harness her superpower and set things right in this unfair world. Since its publication in 1988, the story of Matilda was adapted into a movie in 1996, and a newer version was released in 2022.
Hermione Granger, J. K. Rowling What’s not to love about Hermione? Featuring in the Harry Potter series, she’s witty, enchanting and beloved by both boys and girls. Hermione charms with her childhood innocence fused with her astonishing magical superpowers. A heroine to look up to. Her impeccable intelligence is a tool as powerful as her magic wand. She’s saved her friends on multiple occasions, but her most awe-inspiring act of bravery was when she saved her parents. Little did J. K. Rowling know what an epic female character she was creating when her first book was published in 1997. The affection children have shown towards Hermione and the rest of the Harry Potter characters, both in the books and the films have been, well magical!
Peter Pan, J. M. Barrie Imagine a childhood that never ends. Well, Scottish novelist J. M. Barrie fully realised his longing for an eternal childhood through the fictional character Peter Pan. The young boy who never grows up and can fly. first appeared in the author’s book The Little White Bird in 1902 and has made many beloved appearances since in books, plays, and films.
Peter Pan is the leader of his gang, the Lost Boys, in Neverland, the island of endless play and fairies’ mischiefs. There, he can practise an array of abilities, including mimicry and sword-fighting. Through his impeccable hearing and vision, he can sense incoming danger and can also imagine things into existence. He is an elucidation of pure, never-ending youth, unburdened by the constructs of society and adulthood. His free spirit is beyond contagious for all the young souls in the world.
Alice Liddell, Lewis Carroll Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland literally takes us down the rabbit hole, on a journey through child-like naivety, chance encounters, enchanted forests, and many lessons learnt. Through the lens of the author’s vast imagination and the fusion of characters, Lewis Carroll portrays Alice Liddell in a mystifying fashion. At first depicted as a curious but stubborn little girl, she grows as the books unfold not only in size but also in character. By the end of the second book Through the Looking Glass, she becomes a mature, well-rounded, and astute girl, which can only be achieved through the adventures of the imagination. The all-time favourite children and adult’s fictional character has since inspired an array of film adaptations, exhibitions, and many other art forms that appraise her perplexed yet charming personality. We’ve all learnt a thing or two from our beloved children’s film and book characters. They will stay in our hearts and minds forever, and it’s our responsibility to pass on their magic to the next generation! Sources: roalddahl.com/roald-dahl/characters/children/matilda-wormwood en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan coursehero.com/lit/Alice-in-Wonderland/character-analysis/ news.disney.com/the-15-most-important-winnie-the-pooh-quotes-accordingto-you
Winnie-the-Pooh, A. A. Milne The cute yellow cuddly bear has been an all-time favourite since its creation in 1926. But the story of Pooh’s adventures really made its fans’ hearts skip a beat after the release of the film Goodbye Christopher Robin in 2017. The film narrates the real-life story of Winniethe-Pooh’s creation, which was inspired by the toys of Christopher Robin, A. A. Milne’s son. Winnie-the-Pooh is an adorable, kind, and intelligent bear who is, above all, a trusted friend. Although slow-witted, Pooh is a source of endless wisdom, conveying his insightfulness through the means of poetry – his shining talent. Hence, the book often features Pooh’s poems and “hums.” As the wise yellow bear says: “You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
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Stay healthy this winter
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8 EXPERT TIPS TO BEAT THE WINTER BUGS!
1. Seasonal nourishment: A healthy balanced diet is key for a strong immune system which can be challenging to maintain over Christmas. Take advantage of nutritious winter produce such as butternut squash, leeks, sweet potatoes and wild mushrooms and be inspired to make your own feel-better broth. 2. Stay hydrated: Proper hydration is vital for overall health. It helps keep your airways properly lubricated with the right amount and consistency of mucus to prevent infection. 3. Build resilience: We often only think about supporting our immune system when we begin to feel unwell. Try being more proactive, incorporate Sambucol supplements into your daily routine to give your immune system the support it needs. Sambucol contains potent antioxidant compounds from black elderberry and important immune supporting nutrients such as vitamin C, and zinc to help you stay healthy and protected over the winter months. 4. Prevention over cure: Preventative public health measures such as washing your hands frequently and avoiding touching your face can reduce the risk of contracting and spreading viruses. 5. Exercise regularly: Daily moderate exercise helps our immune cells perform their immune surveillance function, looking out for viruses and stopping them in their tracks. 6. Manage stress: Your immune system can become weakened by persistent stress, leaving you more vulnerable to catching bugs. Create your own toolkit of stress-relieving strategies, including breathing exercises, meditation, and engaging in your favourite festive hobbies. 7. Stay home when unwell: Listen to your body. If you do become unwell, take action early and be considerate of others by staying home. 232 JANUARY 2024
Take Sambucol to support your immune system, this may help you to feel better faster and avoid perpetuating the ‘Viral Spiral’. 8. Rest and unwind: Ensure you get enough restorative sleep each night. Adequate sleep is vital for immune function and can aid in your body’s ability to fight off infections. Aim for around 8 hours per night with a regular bedtime and wake time. Sambucol offer a range of delicious black elderberry supplements suitable for the whole family to help support healthy immune function, especially during winter. The Sambucol range (RRPs from £7.65) is available from Boots, Holland & Barrett, Tesco and Sainsbury’s. For more information on Sambucol, the †UK’s No.1 brand for immunity visit sambucol.co.uk
Dr Jenna Macciochi
“Should you find yourself under the weather with a seasonal lurgy, stock up on Sambucol Black Elderberry immunity supplements combined with ingredients such as *vitamin C and zinc to help strengthen your immune system and protect against winter germs.”
*Vitamin C and zinc support the normal function of the immune system and protection of cells from oxidative stress. †Nielsen MAT 08/23
ith flu season arriving, winter can bring an onslaught of germs leading to poor health and stirring up a fear of entering a never ending ‘Viral Spiral’, of continuously feeling under the weather. Breaking free of this cycle is achievable. Here, Dr Jenna Macciochi PhD, immunologist and mum of two shares her essential tips to help you feel better faster, keep the family protected, and break the cycle of non-stop sniffles to beat the seasonal lurgies.
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GUIDELINES ON CERVICAL SCREENING
smear test (cervical screening) is when the health of the cervix (the opening to the womb from the vagina) is checked. A sample of cells is taken form the cervix to look for abnormal cell changes. Abnormal cell changes if left untreated can lead to cancerous cells, which can potentially lead to cervical cancer. Human Papilloma Virus or HPV is a group of viruses that infect the skin and cells lining the inside of the body. Some types of HPV can lead to cell changes in the cervix which can then lead to cancerous changes. The UK National Screening Committee has changed its guidance and now recommends that patients should receive a high risk HPV (HR-HPV) screening before smear testing. The sample is taken in the same way as a smear test. The changes have come about because a randomised controlled trial has shown that HRHPV is more sensitive than cytology (examination of cells under a microscope) at picking up potentially precancerous changes. So this is now 234 JANUARY 2024
thought to be better protection against cervical cancer. Once you’ve have had your screening test, if HPV is shown as negative, no further testing is needed at the time and your doctor will recommend when to have repeat screen. However, if HPV results come back positive (HPV is found), then cytology is performed on the sample to determine why the results are abnormal. If cytology is abnormal, the recommendation is that those patients will be referred for colposcopy. Colposcopy is when the cervix can be looked at in more detail and samples can be taken from any abnormal areas and treatment can then be given if necessary. These changes have come into effect in most private practices and in some areas of the NHS. HPV vaccine is currently offered to girls aged between 12 and 13 years on the NHS, and in now some areas the vaccine is also being offered to boys. If the vaccine is missed you can still speak to your doctor about getting a vaccine.
THE DETAILS The London General Practice 114a Harley Street, London W1G 7JL (Entrance on Devonshire Street; between Harley Street and Portland Place) Tel: 0207 935 1000 Or email info@thelondongeneral practice.com OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK Private GP Services thelondongeneralpractice.com Occupational Health and Corporate Health Services
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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
The Kids and Teens Therapist Helping you and your family with mental health challenges
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’ve been helping families from my Harley Street practice in London for nearly 20 years now and I have a particular interest in helping children and teenagers solve problems, change unwanted habits and overcome anxiety issues. How to keep ourselves mentally fit and well is a key life skill that we all need to learn, but the pressures of modern-day living are making this harder than ever before. Not surprisingly, all too many parents find it a huge challenge to ensure that this part of their children’s development runs smoothly. The good news is that when you learn to ‘think well’, it really is possible to ‘live better’ and this can be done in just a few sessions.
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The type of issues that I can help you 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 Face-to-face consultations are available in Harley Street but can also be arranged virtually via Zoom. Appointments can be arranged for after school, early evening and weekends too. Alicia is also a best-selling author of four books and her latest ‘First Aid for your Child’s Mind’ explains what every parent needs to know in order to soothe their child’s anxiety, fears and worries. Global Health & Pharma Mental Health Awards Winner. Please visit website aliciaeaton.co.uk for more details.
“The good news is that when you learn to ‘think well’, it really is possible to ‘live better’ and this can be done in just a few sessions”
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Mental Health Awards 2023
Alicia Eaton Most Innovative Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner (London)
2023 WINNER
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