BABIES & KIDS
GORGEOUS GIRLS
Elevate your wardrobe with the Mia dress (left) , a timeless piece that epitomises elegance and charm. The perfect gift for the little girl in your life, this dress is crafted from exquisite Liberty fabric and features a classic Peter Pan collar that adds a touch of playful sophistication. The Alexis dress (right) is designed with love and crafted from 100% cotton, this girls fashion piece offers both comfort and timeless style. The playful design features a charming festive palette, perfect for any winter occasion. lallielondon.com
ROOM TO GROW
The Leander Luna combines true Nordic design with the best of sustainable materials to create a versatile, safe and secure cot. Its flexible design incorporates an adjustable height mattress base and removable side rails, allowing it to grow with your child from birth to 18 months and beyond. naturalmat.co.uk
TIDY TOYS
A delightful design that promotes a neat and tidy bedroom, this white toy box makes a charming home for all types of toys. Deep and wide, the spacious chest is handy for storing board games, dolls, action figures and teddy bears. noaandnani.co.uk
ROCKIN’ IT
Meet Cooper & Beau, an enchanting rocking horse that exudes traditional English charm. Cooper features a luxurious red foulard printed velour fabric and is paired perfectly with stained wooden rails. He comes complete with a complementary leatherette bridle and saddle, making him an exquisite addition to our Heritage Stable collection. Tucked away in Cooper’s pocket is his little buddy Beau, an adorable teddy bear who is ready for adventures. littlebirdtoldme.com
BEAR IN A BOX
This adorable soft toy from Rex London for ages 3+ comes in a sturdy card box designed like a vintage matchbox. Children will love to tuck up their new companion in its very own spotty blanket, then shut him away safely for the night. This ritual can also become a helpful part of an evening routine for little ones, to help them understand bedtime. rexlondon.com
GET ECO- FRIENDLY WITH MAMA BAMBOO
Abrand-new organic baby bath time range from multi-award winning, ecoconscious, challenger brand, Mama Bamboo is set to launch this Autumn.
Already the highest scoring B-Corp nappy and wipe brand in the world, Mama Bamboo are extending their healthy, sustainable bamboo product range to include an organic bath wash, baby shampoo and baby lotion.
The new range has been created in partnership with fellow B-Corp brand, Beauty Kitchen, founded by Jo Chidley – co-chair of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition and clean beauty activist. The range will feature the miraculous skin benefits of bamboo and the environmental protection of green mandarin. Everything is free from SLS, phthalates and synthetic fragrances. Vegan and animal cruelty free.
Mama Bamboo wanted to ensure that it stayed true to its ethos of ‘Best for baby, you and Mama Earth too,’ creating a range which is kinder to babies’ delicate skin and to the planet. Pushing the boundaries further to ensure true sustainability, this new product range will also be part of the revolutionary Reposit scheme. Every bottle will be packaged in zero-plastic, 100% pre-recycled
“The range will feature the miraculous skin benefits of bamboo and the environmental protection of green mandarin”
aluminium and be fully returnable, minimising our impact on the planet for the long term.
It is estimated that UK households throw away a staggering 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging a year, averaging 66 items per household per week (www.statista.com). A significant proportion of this is toiletry products and most never gets recycled despite being labelled as recyclable. The UK’s recycling rates are still woefully low and recycling plastic is not a long term solution.
Mama Bamboo’s circular packaging system incentivises customers to return their bottles to be washed and reused.
A Mama Bamboo consumer can simply scan the QR code on the base of the empty item after use and return it at their nearest post office with a freepost label. They receive a £2 discount voucher to redeem against their next Mama Bamboo purchase. The collected items are then professionally sanitised and put back into use. No plastic waste contributing to our landfill, no heavy carbon recycling process, and a financial reward! For details of their exciting new organic product range, visit: mamabamboo.com
Email: admin@mamabamboo.com
THE BABY SHOW 2024
25 – 27 October 2024, Olympia London
The Baby Show with Lidl GB is back - the UK’s largest and best-loved pregnancy and baby event is returning to the iconic Olympia Events, (formerly Olympia London) for its 23rd year.
A one-stop shop for products, services and advice, The Baby Show is the nation’s largest shopping destination for all things baby.
Visitors can compare, try, and buy products and enjoy exclusive deals from hundreds of brands. From independent boutique companies and online stores to the biggest baby brands in the industry, including Stokke, Tommee Tippee, MAM, Cybex, Joie, Nuna, UppaBaby, iCandy, Carifit, Baby Planet, Mama Bamboo – and new for 2024 – smarTrike and Miffy.
Selling everything you could need from cots to car seats, buggies to baby clothes, muslins to nursery furniture, The Baby Show with Lidl GB is the event of the year for those celebrating a new arrival – looking for products at the best discounted prices.
The New Kids of the Block feature gives new businesses the chance to showcase their brands and visitors the opportunity to see new and
exclusive products not available anywhere on the high street.
The Live Talks Stage will be jam-packed with parenting experts and celebrities sharing their mum or dad journeys. The UK’s top experts will be sharing their tips on the most important issues affecting new parents including feeding, sleep, birth, first aid, health and fitness and many more. Experts include Lucy Shrimpton, Founder of The Sleep Nanny, Daisy First Aid’s Jenni Dunman, Positively Parenthood’s Heidi Skudder, weaning experts, Charlotte Stirling-Reed and Annabel Karmel, the founder and CEO of Baby2Body, Melinda Nicci and many more.
For those planned (or unplanned) changing stops, Lidl’s Lupilu Baby Changing Area will be there to offer a clean, safe and secure environment for you and your little one – help yourself to complimentary nappies and wipes too!
Want some downtime whilst shopping? Visit The Baby Show Café with Joie to enjoy a hot drink or get a snack whilst perusing Joie’s full range of car seats, buggies and more! Joie ambassadors will be there to answer any questions from care and product maintenance to how to choose the perfect car seat!
Selling everything you could need from cots to car seats, buggies to baby clothes, muslins to nursery furniture, The Baby Show with Lidl GB is the event of the year for those celebrating a new arrival
THE DETAILS
For more information visit thebabyshow.co.uk
The Grand Hall, Olympia Events, London, Hammersmith Road, W14 8UX
HERNE HILL SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN WE SHAPE FUTURES
Herne Hill School is well known for its excellence and expertise in preparing young children for life by providing the finest individual education based on a bedrock of love and care.
‘Discover & Play’ Open Mornings: Monday 18 – Thursday 21 November 2024, 9.30am Since its foundation in 1976, Herne Hill School has specialised in Early Childhood Education (2+ to 7+), the most crucial formative period in a child’s life.
In 2021, after leveraging all its expertise to design completely tailor-made spaces for
its youngest children, it was able to move the Kindergarten to a dedicated, state-of-the-art facilities at nearby 99 Herne Hill.
The site has turned out to be highly conducive to stimulating the children’s creativity and maximising their learning. It has met with strong parental approval, gaining a reputation of being “unrivalled”, with some parents comparing it to a “Soho House for children”. 99 Herne Hill boasts a warm ‘home from home’ Victorian mansion, a large garden with an amazing ‘sand land’, nature-centric activity areas such as water play, mud kitchen and herb growing, as well as the annexe ‘Bach’ building at the back of the property for additional tumble space.
“The site has turned out to be highly conducive to stimulating the children’s creativity”
The perfect setting for early schooling
Although Herne Hill School is the largest standalone independent school in the country focusing exclusively on Early Childhood Education, it is at the same time sufficiently small to enjoy a warm and friendly family community atmosphere.
The children benefit from this environment and their strong relationships with loving, caring and expert staff who guide them in a highly individualised manner on their ‘whole child’ development journey following the school’s bespoke five-year curriculum.
Its hallmark is to lay the foundations in
all skill sets required to succeed in life (social, emotional, self-regulatory, cognitive and physical) by transitioning seamlessly from child-led, experiential, play-based learning to a more structured teaching approach and purposefully maintaining the children’s fun, curiosity and enthusiasm. Their ability to become the oldest children at the school in a co-ed environment also enables them to hone their leadership skills and social responsibilities, ready to move on to their next schools at the end of Year 2, fully equipped academically and emotionally to meet life’s next opportunities and challenges.
WHAT LAST YEAR’S KINDERGARTEN PARENTS SAID…
“Family feel school with loving care given by all the staff.”
“Really excellent staff and leadership team, providing a really solid start to the children’s education and preparing them for their future educational journey.”
“Gorgeous environment with wonderful teachers and a solid educational philosophy.”
“The staff are so nurturing, and they weave learning into play in the most wonderful way.”
“A truly brilliant school.”
THE DETAILS
‘Discover & Play’ Open Mornings to gain a playful peek into the Kindergarten’s unique life.
From Monday 18 to Thursday 21 November 20224, 9.30am.
For parents and their 2-3 year-old child (born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022). Parents of younger or older children can also see the school in action by joining one of the regular tours.
Visit hernehillschool.co.uk for further details and to book.
As the holidays approach, we, at SOUZU, want to share our dedication for providing enriching toys that carry educational benefits alongside the warmth of the season. We’ve been passionately supplying top-quality toys that inspire the joy of learning through play for almost a decade. This experience, combined with the depth of knowledge gained from our sister company, Gwendolen House Nursery School, allows us to expertly curate a wide range of children’s play items. This Christmas, come find that perfect gift that will support your child’s development, either on our website or in person at our charming pop-up shop in Wimbledon Village.
SOUZU’s Christmas gift guide
Selected by our educational experts, these gifts will support learning through play
BABIES’ FIRST CHRISTMAS
In line with the festive spirit of giving, SOUZU brings you the Raising Baby Boxes, designed to support developmental milestones, each toy targeting a different area of learning through interactive play. The Noah’s Great Wooden Ark & Animals serves as an ideal Christmas present for your little ones, as it encourage fine motor skills and storytelling. The cuddly Kaloo Doll Rabbit Cream provides sensory comfort, while My First Musical Walker aids physical development and fosters a love for music. These gifts are perfect for nurturing curious minds and growing bodies.
CHRISTMAS OUTFITS
Dress your little one in festive cheer with our range of Blade & Rose’s delightful Christmas outfits. The Santa Fluffy Christmas Leggings and Peter Rabbit Christmas Socks keep tiny feet warm and cosy, while the Christmas Pudding Top and Festive Rudolph Leggings add a playful touch to holiday celebrations. These outfits not only provide comfort but also help toddlers to take part and enjoy seasonal traditions through sensory-rich experiences.
GO BIG
Big gifts are always a hit. The Roseheart Wooden Dolls House, FSC®-certified and painted with child-safe paints, fosters creative play, imagination and making sense of the world with its realistic features and sustainable design. The Pikler Triple Climber Triangle promotes gross motor skills, exploration, and imagination with its varied climbing faces. Bernie’s Number Bus is a wooden, number-sorting London bus that enhances fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, made from sustainable rubber wood. Finally, the Barbarossa Pirate Ship & Characters set, made from sustainably sourced wood, sparks imagination and social skills as it encourages children to play
together, take turns and create their own stories . This festive season, give the gift of joy and development with our thoughtfully curated selection of toys and outfits. Each item is designed to provide not only festive fun but also educational and sensory benefits for your little ones. Whether it’s sparking imagination, fostering physical skills, or enhancing sensory experiences, these gifts are sure to make Christmas magical and meaningful. Happy holidays and happy gifting! souzu.co.uk
Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom!
Room on the Broom is flying into the West End this festive season Friday 22 November – Sunday 5 January - Lyric Theatre, West End
Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers –a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and
– CRACK – it snaps in two... just as the hungry dragon appears! Will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Find out in the magical Olivier Awardnominated show for everyone aged 3 and up at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue from Friday 22 November- tickets from just £10! Book now for best availabilityRoomOnTheBroomLive.com
“Undeniably charming” –Time Out
“Children’s theatre doesn’t come much better than this.”
– The Stage
UNLOCK THE MAGIC: HALF TERM ADVENTURES AWAIT WITH THE MERLIN ANNUAL PASS
Did you know that 67% of parents in the UK will be actively seeking ways to keep their children entertained during school holidays?. This October half term, the Merlin Annual Pass can help beat the boredom and create magical memories for families. Offering year-round* access to a treasure trove of Merlin attractions across the UK, this pass will provide a week filled with adventure, excitement, and endless fun for everyone.
WHY THE MERLIN ANNUAL PASS?
The Merlin Annual Pass is more than just a ticket –it’s a passport to a world of adventure!
• LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort: It takes an astonishing 80 million LEGO bricks to craft the incredible world of LEGOLAND® Windsor -
enough bricks to stretch from London to Paris! Alton Towers Resort: Home to the world’s first vertical drop roller coaster, Alton Towers continues to push the boundaries with its new for 2024 rollercoaster: Nemesis Reborn.
• Thorpe Park: New for 2024, find your fearless on Hyperia: the UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster!
• Warwick Castle: Originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068, Warwick Castle offers a journey through history with interactive elements and live-action shows.
• Warwick Castle’s New Hotel: Opened in July this year, this medieval-inspired hotel provides a special and unique overnight experience, complete with immersive storytelling and themed rooms.
• SEA LIFE Aquariums: Dive into the fascinating underwater world at SEA LIFE, home to
“Originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068, Warwick Castle offers a journey through history with interactive elements and live-action shows”
thousands of marine creatures, from sharks to seahorses.
HALF TERM TRAVEL HACKS
To make the most out of your Merlin Annual Pass adventures, here are some travel tips and tricks for a smooth journey:
• Turn Travel Time into Fun Time - long car journeys don’t have to be tedious. Create a travel kit with interactive games, snacks, and colouring books. And build a ‘family day out’ playlist for the journey, where everyone gets to add their favourite tunes.
• Create the Ultimate Family Adventure Challenge - why not turn your half term into a family challenge? Plan a week-long itinerary that includes visits to different Merlin attractions. Compete to see who can spot the furthest away building on the lastminute.com London Eye or name the most celebrities at Madam Tussauds. Keep track of your adventures in a family scrapbook.
• Tailor Your Visits Based on Kids’ Interests
- cater to your children’s hobbies and interests by selecting the right attractions. Young historians will love exploring the medieval wonders of Warwick Castle while thrill-seekers can get their adrenaline fix at Thorpe Park or Alton Towers
• Stay Overnight - for attractions that are further afield, consider booking an overnight stay. Many Merlin attractions have themed hotels that offer special packages and discounts for passholders.
THE DETAILS
Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Please visit merlinannualpass.co.uk/buypasses for full details.
Jordan Middleton, Head of Merlin Annual Pass:
“The Merlin Annual Pass is designed to create unforgettable family moments. Whether your child is a budding historian, an aspiring marine biologist, or a thrill-seeker, our attractions offer something for everyone. This half term, let us take the stress out of planning and give your family a week to remember.”
Natalie Mallory, Family Experiences Director at Merlin Entertainments: “We understand the challenge of keeping children entertained during the school holidays. The Merlin Annual Pass offers a simple and cost-effective solution, providing access to a diverse range of attractions across the UK that cater to all interests and ages.”
Families with a Merlin Annual Pass also have access to exclusive benefits, unlocking further savings with every visit. Other benefits include up to 20% discount on food, drinks and retail*, up to 20% off short breaks at fun-filled themed Resort hotels with Merlin Holiday Club, as well as 25% off online tickets for family and friends.
Gold and Platinum Passholders will also receive free car parking at Resort Theme Parks, less restrict less restricted access to the attractions during peak periods and money off a limited number of Fastrack vouchers.
THE FERTILITY CENTRE
Formerly 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.
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
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
The Kensington Wing
The 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
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.
