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s we enthusiastically wave goodbye to another winter, full of perplexing and unfathomable weather, I’m more than happy to welcome in a New Year, and simultaneously a new season. If you have a baby due in 2014, or have a friend expecting why not look into having a baby shower? It’s the perfect way to celebrate a new life. We’ve pulled together a selection of cute pieces with our Beautiful Baby Shower page on p23. We all aim to give our homes a bit of love and affection as spring blossoms. Our Interiors feature is showcasing all things bright, bold and beautiful on page 28; the perfect resource if you’re looking to inject some colour. With Easter just around the corner Annabel Karmel has shared with us her favourite Easter Baking recipes on page 30. Little ones (and bigger ones too) will love her delicious treats. And if all that wasn’t enough we’ve packed in some lovely fashion ideas with our Sweet Treats and Candy Dreams fashion story, showcasing delicate shades stimulated by soft stripes, checks and dots… a pastel palette for the sweetest taste on page 14. Whatever’s on the cards enjoy this spring,

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Bodhi Jack Ats u-Yoshi Rodgers

Son of Clare Morris an d Steve Rodgers Born on the 13th of August 2013, at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Gu ildford. Weighing 7lb 2oz

Proud parents share their birth experiences with us and Baby Surrey welcomes three new arrivals into the world.

met Clare at the Cobstock music festival, on the south coast. I’m a musician, and I was performing at the festival, having just come back from supporting Midge Ure in Germany. Clare and I knew that we wanted to be together, and that we wanted to start a family fairly soon. Clare was living in Oxford at the time, but we saw each other every week, until she moved over to Surrey to be with me. We now live in Albury. We were together for two years before we decided that the time was right to start a family, and we were very lucky that it happened within a few months. We were extremely excited when we discovered that Clare was pregnant. Clare enjoyed being pregnant very much. At first the pregnancy seemed

to be going by quite quickly, but we felt that it started to drag towards the end. It was a very, very hot summer, which Clare found very tiring during the later stages of the pregnancy. Clare was very overdue by the time Jack arrived, and at 42 weeks we went

“She was in labour for twelve hours, and had every pain relief possible, including an epidural. The birth was beautiful, though, and we were completely awe-struck when we saw Jack.”

into hospital so that she could be induced. She was in labour for twelve hours, and had every pain relief possible, including an epidural. The birth was beautiful, though, and we were completely awe-struck when we saw Jack for the first time. Happily, both Clare and Jack were well afterwards, and three days later we were all at home together. The first few days were a lot easier than I had imagined. I’d seen friends with their new babies, and they looked as though they’d been doing it for years. I think that the apprehension and the thought of the unknown can be quite daunting, but the reality for us in those first few days was that all we had to do was change his nappy, feed him, make sure that he was safe, comfortable and happy, and let him sleep. It was possibly a mistake, but we had a lot of friends and family over in X

the first few weeks, because everyone wanted to see Jack. Having a baby didn’t tire us out, but having so many people over did – although we did enjoy it at the same time. I think that if you party a lot, then your life will inevitably change when you have children. We don't really drink or party, though – we prefer to go on long walks, and to go to restaurants – so our lives haven't really changed that much at all. We do talk about Jack most of the time now, though. The best thing about being a parent is the love we feel for him – the hardest thing is trying to do everything right! I’m just finishing off my second album – ‘Life’ – and we’d like to give Jack a little brother or a sister before too long.

was introduced to Paul in November 2005, by a mutual friend. Paul had seen a picture of me at the friend’s wedding and he asked her to introduce

us! Paul proposed in August 2006 and we married in July 2007. We’d always talked about having children and I fell pregnant in June 2009. We were very excited about becoming parents, although I’d always been terrified at the thought of giving birth. Our first son, Morgan, was born in February 2010, two weeks early. Unfortunately Morgan has had numerous health problems. He was diagnosed with severe eczema when he was six months old. When he was a year old he had a number of tests which revealed multiple allergies. When he was 15 months he spent three weeks in hospital, after being diagnosed with a kidney condition called nephrotic syndrome. He’s on daily chemotherapy-type medication and steroids, which help to control his condition. He was also diagnosed with asthma last year. Because of all these health issues he’s had numerous hospital stays. Before we had Morgan, we’d talked about having two children with a two year gap, but because of Morgan’s health problems we decided to wait a bit longer. When we found out that I was pregnant for the second time we

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Jenson Hadley Bishop

Son of Dana and Paul Bishop Born on the 26th of Se ptember 2013, at Ep som Hospital Weighing 6lb 8oz , Bro ther to Morgan, 3

were excited that Morgan would have a sibling, but we were also nervous, and very anxious that the baby wouldn’t be healthy.

“When we found out that I was pregnant for the second time we were excited that Morgan would have a sibling” The pregnancy was pretty straightforward. Towards the end of the third trimester I woke up one morning with stomach pains. I went to work, but when I got there the pain had got worse. My colleagues told me that they thought that my bump had dropped, and said that I might be in labour. I was sent home and Paul took me to hospital. I was examined and told that I was 3cm dilated and having contractions. The midwife prepped an epidural, as after my first birth, which was ventouse and gas and air, I was adamant that I wanted an epidural. However, after being kept in overnight everything came to a standstill and I was sent home. A week later, my waters broke. This was a new experience for me, as they hadn’t broken during my first pregnancy. I wasn’t in any pain, but I called the hospital and they advised me to go in to be examined. I went to the hospital at 4.30pm and I was told that my waters had definitely broken but that I was only having Braxton Hicks contractions. I was sent home, and advised to

go back to hospital in 48 hours if nothing had happened. I got home at 5pm and by 5.45pm I was having intense contractions. Paul took me back to hospital, and when I was examined again, just after 6pm, I was 9cm dilated. I begged the midwife for an epidural, but she told me that it was too late. Within five minutes I was 10cm dilated, and she told me to start pushing. After about twenty minutes Jenson’s heartbeat was dropping and

‘after pains’. Nobody had told me that you get these pains when you have a subsequent baby, and I really wish I’d been more prepared for them! I felt shell-shocked after the labour, because everything had progressed so quickly. Jenson had a huge mark on the front of his head from the ventouse, and I was concerned about that – but he was okay, and I was very relieved that he had arrived safely. I spent one night in hospital, though I think I would have benefit-

“I begged the midwife for an epidural, but she told QI XLEX MX [EW XSS PEXI ;MXLMR ÁZI QMRYXIW - [EW 10cm dilated, and she told me to start pushing.” the midwife pressed the emergency button to call for assistance. The doctor examined me and said that I would need an instrumental delivery – a ventouse again. Paul explained that I was absolutely petrified, as I had a bad experience with the ventouse during Morgan’s delivery. Initially I wouldn’t allow the doctor to use the ventouse at all, but after another 45 minutes of pushing I knew I had no other choice. Jenson was born at 7.20pm and it turned out that the reason I needed assistance was because he was back to back, and had the cord around his neck. Immediately after he was born I still felt as though I was in labour. I asked the midwife what the pains were and she said that they were

ted from a second, as I was in a lot of pain. I felt that it took more time for my body to get back to normal with Jenson than it had after giving birth to Morgan. It’s been a challenge adjusting to being the parents of two children instead of one, and Morgan has been poorly since Jenson was born. Fortunately Morgan is getting better now, and we feel that we’re able to enjoy Jenson more. Our families and friends have been very supportive, and have helped us with both Morgan and Jenson. It has been great to see the bond develop between Morgan and Jenson. Although there has been some jealousy, it’s clear that Morgan loves Jenson unconditionally. X

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ave and I met in the summer of 2001, when I was 19 years old. We were together for three years, during which time we moved in together, bought a black labrador and got engaged. However, after a year at university I decided that we needed a break. So I moved up to London, with Harry the labrador, to finish my PE teaching degree. After my degree had ended I moved to a flat in London where there was no room for Harry, so he went to live with Dave’s mum in Ipswich. Dave and I lost touch for a while, but after my mum died, my dad decided that he wanted to move to Australia. As I had been born there, if I moved to Australia too, it would make it easier for my dad to retire there. I made the decision to go, left my teaching job and emailed Dave to ask whether I could see Harry before I left. Dave and I travelled to Ipswich together one sunny April day to see Harry for what I thought would be the last time. Instead, Dave and I ended up getting back together. I got my teaching job back, and we moved back in together within a few months. We started trying for our first baby in July 2010, but I wasn’t expecting to get pregnant quickly. In my mid twenties I’d been told that I had polycystic ovaries, and that I would struggle to have children. Knowing this, we decided to seek help, and we made an appointment with a consultant at the hospital, which was scheduled for January 2011. When we had a positive pregnancy test result on New Year’s Eve, we were very shocked, but thrilled. We told no one until three

months, and we changed our consultant appointment to a dating scan. Corey was born in August 2011, with help from a ventouse and forceps, while the hospital staff were preparing for an emergency c section, because my blood pressure was very high. When Corey was handed to me I felt fulfilment and unconditional love. I

“We didn’t know that we were having a girl, and when I found out I GVMIH JSV ÁZI QMRYXIW¶ also felt sorry for the poor little chap, as he was covered in bruises and he also looked exactly like his father! Having Marley was completely different. The day before my due date I started having a few pains, but I carried on with my day looking after a toddler. We went to our usual music class, where my NCT friends laughed at me because I said I was having these period-like pains that were coming and going. On reflection, it did make sense that I might have been in labour, but I still thought that it could take hours, so I carried on as normal. I tried to sleep at lunch time, but I was too uncomfortable, and when Corey woke up from his nap we walked Harry to the local park to meet a friend. I thought that walking would be a good plan, but the pain was getting worse and my friend brought us home. Dave came home from work, and my friend took Corey to her house for dinner. Dave and I went up to the hospital to get checked out.

After being in hospital for 45 minutes my waters broke, and I walked very slowly, stopping regularly, to the delivery room. There was no time for a water birth, no time to get changed, not even any time to get onto the bed. Dave had to hold me under my arms, and Marley was born 20 minutes later. We didn’t know that we were having a girl, and when I found out I cried for five minutes – it was amazing, I really felt that my family was complete. After five years apart, Dave and I have had two children, got engaged (again) and moved house twice in four years. We currently live in Dunsfold, and we absolutely love the village lifestyle. My brother ended up moving to Australia, but my dad decided not to move over there because his first grandchild had been born! B

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Research on sibling relationships shows that siblings inﬂuence our personalities more than parents, friends and teachers do. Parents need to coach their siblings how to get along, avoid rivalry and build positive and warm relationships. W O R D S : K AT YA B O B O VA | P H O T O G R A P H Y: K AT Y M c D O N N E L L

y sister is five years older than me. When I was a baby, she was blamed for every bump I had on her watch. Throughout our school years we constantly fought, with my parents always siding with me (“she is a baby!”). But when I turned 14, Iris and I became best friends, which we still are. During those turbulent years in our history, especially when our arguments seemed completely out of control, I often wondered why our parents waited for so long to have me. “There is nothing in common between us,” I told myself, “How are we ever going to get along?” Psychologists call siblings the only ‘true partners’ for life. Brothers and sisters steer one another into or away from risky behaviours; they teach each other how to resolve problems, conduct friendships; they act as each other’s protective buffer against family upheavals. At best times they are an inseparable entity, at worst, they are each other’s sworn enemies. Every parent wants their children

to have a warm and close relationship. But there isn’t much guidance on what to do to make that happen, and most sibling interaction happens when we’re not around. Many parents give the age gap a lot of thought when planning a family. We wish the children to be close in age so that they play together and relate easily. We space them out further so that we can offer them individual attention and give ourselves a chance to cope

age gap, of three years and more. In a number of Eastern European countries many families have a four-five, even seven-year gap between their children. Perhaps these differences are influenced by the length of maternity leave in each state and the provision of childcare, but the variations suggest that different spacings can all work reasonably well for both children and parents. Sibling relationships have elicited a

“Researchers say that friendly and positive sibling relationships are associated with all kinds of positive adjustment in adult life” with the workload. Which is better? Looking across various cultures there are often common patterns for a family structure. It seems that in the UK parents prefer to have children born close to each other. Many of our mums believe that the shorter the age gap is, the more likely the siblings will play together and behave like friends. In Italy, families with two or more children have a much bigger

lot of research over the past 15 years. The most compelling fact that comes out from recent research is the quantity of time siblings spend together and the power this has on teaching children social skills. By the time children turn 11, they spend about a third of their time with their siblings, more time than they devote to their friends, teachers or even parents. And unlike friendships, sibling relationships are X

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non-elective; despite all the differences in character and temperament and all the clashes that they go through, siblings manage to make up at the end of the day and return to sleep in the same bunk beds in the same shared room. Researchers say that friendly and positive sibling relationships are associated with all kinds of positive adjustment in adult life, including peer acceptance, social competence, academic success and good mental health. Meanwhile, negative sibling relationships are strongly linked to aggressive and anti-social behaviours,

to try it. Psychologists call this process modelling. Modelling entails anything from copying a few character traits to delinquent behaviours and substance abuse. If the older sibling has a strong, influential yet warm personality he is much more likely to be copied by his younger brother or sister. According to a paper published in the Journal of Drug Issues, substance use by older siblings has a greater effect on younger siblings’ tobacco and alcohol use compared to parental use. More complex, and possibly more intriguing, is a phenomenon psycholo-

“Every child spends a lot of energy on getting their parents’ attention every day. Naturally, they look to their brothers and sisters to learn how to be more effective”

gists call de-identification. De-identification is when children don’t mirror but instead differentiate from their siblings. In these cases siblings wish to carve out a different path in which to excel (be it a field of study, or sport, or even abstinence from smoking and alcohol). This relieves them from the pressure of being compared to or measured against the traits and skills of their elder sibling. By having a second child parents often believe that they will give a companion for their first-born, which should make their parenting easier. In reality, however, many brothers and sisters spend much of their time locked in conflict. Recent observational research documents that sibling conflicts arise at a rate of up to 8 times per hour. According to Susan McHale, Director of the Social Science Research Institute and Professor of Human Development at Penn State University, sibling relationship problems are the number one reason

including substance use. Every child spends a lot of energy on getting their parents’ attention. Naturally, they look to their brothers and sisters to learn how to be more effective at doing so. Younger sibling mimic the skills of older ones, older siblings tempt to undertake a new thing every time their younger sister or brother has already been seen

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children have arguments or conflicts with their parents. Until recently, most parenting resources told parents that any sibling interaction tends to have a fair degree of fighting and playing nicely together and that parents need to be aware that friendly behaviour and animosity between their siblings will alternate. McHale and her colleagues take a different approach. “Parents should make it clear that sibling conflict is unacceptable and that they are eager for their children to have warm and close relationships,” says Professor McHale. Parents who are available to listen to and help their siblings resolve issues can have a tremendously positive effect on their siblings relationships. For example, by setting up strategies that teach children how to see one another’s point of view, how to compromise, they show their children that they don’t just expect them to get along, but they are there to lead them by the hand. On the opposite, evidence demonstrates that low levels of parental involvement and monitoring is linked to sibling conflict and parental negativity. “Research on ‘normative beliefs’ demonstrates that when youth believe that certain kinds of behaviours are common, they will use those norms to gauge their own behaviours, so if sibling conflict is seen as normal, that’s what children will strive for,” explains Professor McHale. Most sibling relationships pass the conflict phase only close to adolescence. Differences across cultures suggest that there is no single ideal gap, but parents can help a lot by being attentive to sibling interactions. With a small age gap, siblings need nearly constant parental coaching helping them resolve issues and develop emotionally, particularly in the earlier years. With a bigger age gap, parents must be sensitive to both modelling and de-identification and have to work harder to help children relate to one another and build warm enduring relationships. But most of all, it’s worth remembering that the sibling bond is as significant as the parent-child relationship itself. By motivating siblings to feel part of a team, by providing them with tools to discuss and resolve problems, we can help them on their way. B

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Sweet Treats Candy Dreams

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S W E E T T R E AT S & C A N DY D R E A M S Showcasing delicate shades stimulated by soft stripes, checks and dots… a pastel palette for the sweetest taste. P H O T O G R A P H Y: Helen Marsden S T Y L I N G : Kellie Daggett G R O O M I N G : Claire Portman M O D E L S : Emya-Lisa, Fenella, Audrey, Harvey, Oscar, Essie-Beau, Etta, Kimiko, Cherish, Jack, Aydin, Reece. With thanks to Baby Grace Models, Bonnie & Betty, Bruce and Brown, Bizzykidz and Tots ’n’ Darlings. LO C AT I O N : The Studio, Kingston O P P O S I T E PA G E : Emya-Lisa wears Pink Stripe Dress, £9, Next. Cashmere Cardigan, £159, Rachel Riley. Alice Band, £8, Angels Face. T H I S PA G E : Fenella wears Pretty Printed Tea Dress, £22, Boden. Audrey wears Kiwi Baby Romper, £65, Caramel Baby & Child. Hair Clip, £42 for Pack of 2, Bonpoint. Dorothy Cushion, £38, étoile home. Harvey wears Twill Dungarees, £20, JoJo Maman Bébé. Shirt, £7, Mothercare.

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T H I S PA G E : Reece wears Shirt, £11.99, Zara. Thoke Trousers, £26, Mini A Ture. Oscar wears Andy Romper, £43, Little Linens. Kimiko wears Pointelle Body, £8, Boden. Apron Strap Dress, £39, Petit Bateau. Small Bow Clip, £3.99, Trotters. Harvey wears Daniele Shirt, £32, Rosalba Milano at Susie and Toto. Bermuda Shorts, £38, Little Linens. Bonato Loafers, £39, La Coqueta. O P P O S I T E PA G E : Audrey wears Cardigan, £92, Bonpoint. Smock Top, £90, Bonpoint. Trousers, £71, Bonpoint. Large Bow Clip, £4.99, Trotters.

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O P P O S I T E PA G E : Oscar wears Classic T-Shirt, £11, JoJo Maman Bébé. Risa Cardigan, £34, La Coqueta. Trousers, £9, Mothercare. T H I S PA G E : Fenella wears Claudie Long Sleeve Blouse, £54, Belle Enfant. Dot Shorts, £69.95, Monnalisa at Harrods. Harvey wears Twill Dungarees, £20, JoJo Maman Bébé. Shirt, £7, Mothercare. Aydin wears Shirt, £77, Bonpoint. Trousers with Braces, £15.99, Zara. Essie-Beau wears Ballerina Print Dress & Bloomers, £75, Rachel Riley. Alice Band, £8, Angels Face. . L O C A L FA M I LY L I F E S T Y L E | 19

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O P P O S I T E PA G E : Kimiko wears Dotty Summer Dress, £55, Aravore. Twin Pack Leggings, £16, Boden. T H I S PA G E : Aydin wears Sunglasses Shorts, £69.95, Paul Smith at Harrods. Little Pioneer Shirt, £7, Mothercare. Essie-Beau wears All In One, £162, Bonpoint. Big Bow, £5, Angels Face. Fenella wears Claudie Long Sleeve Blouse, £54, Belle Enfant. Dot Shorts, £69.95, Monnalisa at Harrods.

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MAMA MIO! Those dynamic Mama Mio skincare founders, Sian Tanya, Kathy and Jill, have been busy creating an exciting ‘new addition’ to their empire: Mio Fit Skin For Life, an all-new product range

(now available at Space NK and at mioskincare.co.uk). Aimed at ﬁtness and well-being fans, the new products are designed to ‘nourish and nurture’ skin with active ingredients (whether you’re a gym goer or a Pilates fan, dog walker or triathlete!). Personally, I’m loving the look of The A Cream (£25), an all-over ﬁrmer and moisturiser, and Workout Wonder Muscle Gel (£21), for those sore mornings-after-the-workout-before! Meanwhile, the much-loved Mama Mio range now includes a Gorgeous Glow! (£23) Facial Wash - ideal for effective, express cleansing on those mad nursery/school run mornings! and Keep Calm Nipple Balm (£12), the soothing, healing formula suitable for use during breastfeeding.

PRETTY SLICK I just love Balance Me’s gorgeously glossy new Shine On Tinted Lip Salves (£12). Organic shea, mango and cocoa butters condition dry lips and help to soften them (ideal postwinter), whilst the glide-on colour delivers the most lovely, polishedlooking sheen. Choose from four great colours (my favourite is the super-wearable Nude).

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With gentle formulas, beautifully delicate scents and clean, chic packaging, Tromborg - a Scandinavian beauty secret - has just arrived in the UK. In particular, I love the bath and body products - they turn a quick shower into a blissful, uplifting retreat. Try the Aroma Therapy Bath & Shower Wash Stimulating Ginger and Aroma Therapy Body Lotion (at Debenhams).

BRUSH WITH GENIUS Retractable make-up brushes are ideal for when you’re out and about - you can just throw them into your bag without worrying about messing up the bristles (or the brush making a mess of your bag!). New to the Real Techniques range of make-up tools - created in collaboration

with make-up artist sisters and YouTube stars Sam and Nic Chapman - this Retractable Bronzer Brush (£12.99) can be used to sweep on your favourite bronzing powder ’on-the-glow’! The chunky brush has quite a ﬁrm, rather than ﬂuffy, texture, but it twists down tidily and is perfectly portable!

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1. To get glowing (no matter how little sleep you got!), start with a BB cream. A new one I absolutely love, Balance Me’s new BB Natural Protection SPF 25 (£26) gives just the right amount of moisture, coverage and luminosity, all in one. Plus, skin is SPF-protected, year round (so important!). 2. For an even more flawless finish, hide the telltale signs of an interrupted night (or two!) by applying a light-reflecting concealer to dark shadows around the eyes and in the inner corners. Pixi’s Eye Bright Kit (£16.50) was created by its mummy and make-up artist founder, Petra Strand, to create an ‘I’ve had a good night’s sleep effect’! It includes a concealer, eye brightener and cream highlighter in one compact.

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3. Conceal any blemishes by applying a cream or liquid concealer/cover-up. Try Estée Lauder’s Double Wear Stay-in-Place High Cover Concealer SPF 35 (£21). Use a concealer brush for precise application and gently press it ‘into’ your skin. 4. Apply a cream, gel or liquid blush in a justﬂushed/pinky colour, to the apples of the cheeks and blend. Or, if you want to try something very on-trend for spring, Beneﬁt’s new Lollitint (£24.50) is a pretty, candy pink-meets-violet tint that’s going to be big news!

LONDON CALLING I’m so excited that Bobbi Brown’s ﬁrst, freestanding UK make-up store, The Studio, has opened its doors at Westﬁeld White City, London W12. Drop in for a 5 minute or 45 minute make-up lesson, a brow grooming lesson; book a private, mother and daughter session, a make-up party workshop - or just get inspired looking at all the gorgeous new spring colours! For more info, call 0870 192 5827.

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THE PALE NAIL A new spring trend, pale, creamy nail colours are a welcome change from winter darks but a fresh alternative to pinks and pastels. I love ZOYA polishes (which are free from ingredients such as toluene and formaldehyde) - Chantal (£11) is a lovely, milky nude (at naturismo.co.uk).

9 STAR BUY 9 How amazing are these Tweezerman Special Edition Designer Series Slant Tweezers (£27), designed in collaboration with US fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi?! I always go back to the classic Slant Tweezer for keeping brows in check - they’re super-precise and can target the tiniest hairs. Catch this edition while you can - there’s also a mini version (candycoloured spots!) and a nail ﬁle in the collection (at tweezerman.co.uk).

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Annabel Karmel's Easter Baking

For happy bunnies this Easter, nothing beats a baking session together. Tots love to explore, and the kitchen is a great place to teach them a whole host of skills. Here are some of my favourite Easter treats, so fasten those aprons and get rolling, mixing and decorating! WORDS: ANNABEL KARMEL

EASTER ANIMAL COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

smooth. Cut the dough in half.

• 185G PLAIN FLOUR

Pre-heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Fan 160°C / Gas Mark 4. Line or grease two large baking sheets with non-stick baking paper.

Sprinkle the work surface with a little more flour and roll out the dough starting at the centre of the dough and rolling evenly outwards. Repeat with the second ball of dough. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters. Reroll the trimmings until all the dough is used up.

• 1½ TSP GROUND GINGER • ½ TSP BICARBONATE OF SODA • 50G BUT TER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE • 85G SOFT LIGHT BROWN SUGAR • 1 EGG YOLK • 2 TBSP GOLDEN SYRUP • ASSORTED DECORATIONS EG MINI SMARTIES, M&M’S CURRANTS OR RAISINS • WRITING ICING OR WHITE AND PINK ICING MADE WITH ROYAL ICING MIXED WITH WATER

Sift the flour, ginger and bicarbonate of soda into a mixing bowl. Cut the butter into chunks and add to the bowl. Rub the butter into the flour using your fingers until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs. Stir the sugar into the mixture, then add the egg yolk and golden syrup and mix everything together using a wooden spoon. Sprinkle a clean work surface with flour and knead the dough until it is

Place on the lined or greased baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. You can add currants for eyes before the cookies are baked if you like. Allow to cool then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, you can decorate.

PREPARATION 20 MINUTES • COOKING 12 MINUTES • MAKES APPROX. 15 COOKIES • SUITABLE FOR FREEZING

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T E D DY B E A R PA N C A K E S

INGREDIENTS • 125G SELF-RAISING FLOUR • 1 EGG • 125ML MILK • 4 TBSP CRÈME FRAÎCHE • 1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT

LITTLE CHICK CUPCAKES

• 3 TBSP MAPLE SYRUP • PINCH OF SALT • 30G BUT TER

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

• 55G BUT TER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

Preheat the oven to 180ºC / 350ºF / Fan 160ºC / Gas Mark 4. Line a muffin tin with six paper cases.

• 55G SOFT LIGHT BROWN SUGAR • 85G CLEAR HONEY • 1 EGG • ½ TSP VANILLA EXTRACT • 2 TBSP APPLE PURÉE • 85G SELF-RAISING FLOUR • ½ TSP GROUND CINNAMON • ½ TSP GINGER • ¼ TSP SALT • 60G YELLOW MARZIPAN FOR THE CHICKS • CANDY-COATED MINI CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS • 150G BUT TERCREAM FOR THE TOPPING (YOU CAN BUY THIS IN TUBS IN THE SUPERMARKET)

Beat together the butter, sugar and honey until light and fluffy. In another bowl, beat together the egg, vanilla and apple purée then beat this into the butter mixture. Sift over the flour, cinnamon, ginger and salt then fold into the cake mixture. Divide the batter between the paper cases and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until risen, golden and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely. When completely cool, spread the top of the cakes with buttercream. Make little chicks from the marzipan and sit one chick on top of each of the cupcakes.

PREPARATION 15 MINUTES • COOKING 20 MINUTES MAKES 6 CUPCAKES • SUITABLE FOR FREEZING

METHOD

Put the flour in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg, milk, crème fraîche, vanilla, maple syrup and salt. Add to the flour and whisk to make a batter (there may be a few small lumps but don’t worry). Melt the butter in a large nonstick frying pan and tip it into a small bowl. Mix 1 tbsp of the melted butter into the batter. Use the rest to grease the pan. Drop 2 tbsp batter into the frying pan and cook the pancake for 2 minutes until brown underneath and just set on top (with small bubbles). Flip over and cook for a further 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Serve immediately and decorate with fruit (as above). PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 5 MINUTES • MAKES 9 SUITABLE FOR FREEZING IF SEPARATED BY BAKING PARCHMENT

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C H O C O L AT E BUN N Y P O P S

INGREDIENTS • 85G PLAIN, MILK OR WHITE CHOCOLATE • BLACK AND WHITE WRITING ICING • RABBIT CHOCOLATE MOULD, AVAILABLE FROM AMAZON • PLASTIC STRAWS METHOD

MINI MICE MUFFINS

INGREDIENTS • 150G SELF-RAISING FLOUR • 2 TBSP COCOA POWDER • 125G SOFT MARGARINE (FULL FAT) • 125G CASTER SUGAR • 2 EGGS, LIGHTLY BEATEN • 75G ORANGE MILK CHOCOLATE, CHOPPED DECORATION • RED WRITING ICING • CHOCOLATE BUT TONS • MINI SMARTIES • JELLY BEANS

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4. Line a mini-muffin tray with 24 silicone muffin cases. Sift

the flour and cocoa powder into a bowl, and add the margarine, sugar and eggs. Beat using an electric hand whisk or free-standing mixer, until combined. Stir in the chopped chocolate. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases – each one should be about two thirds full.

Push the plastic straw well into the rabbit’s head, allow to cool, and then place in the fridge to set. PREPARATION 5 MINUTES NO COOKING REQUIRED MAKES 8-10 • SUITABLE FOR FREEZING

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a cocktail stick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Using the writing icing as glue, decorate the muffins with chocolate buttons for ears, mini Smarties for eyes and jelly beans for noses. Finally, use the writing icing to draw on the mouths.

PREPARATION 25 MINUTES • COOKING 12–15 MINUTES • MAKES 24 MINI MUFFINS SUITABLE FOR FREEZING (MUFFINS ONLY)

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Melt 85g of plain, milk or white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water and pour into the lolly moulds.

For lots more fun food ideas, download Annabel’s Essential Guide to Feeding Your Baby & Toddler app. Recently updated for iPhone and iPad, it offers instant access to more than 200 delicious recipes, as well as a host of features including weekly planners, shopping lists, a kitchen timer, recipe notes, videos and lots more. Download the new version from the App Store now (£3.99) or visit www.annabelkarmel.com

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