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PROVING THAT PREGNANCY IS NO OBSTACLE TO GREAT STYLE
W W W. N I N E IN T H E M IRRO R. CO M 3.1 PHILLIP LIM • EMILIA WICKSTEAD • JOSEPH • MARNI • MISSONI • VALENTINO • AND MANY MORE
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star mums & dads Gemma Bissix and Juliette on the Sassy Bloom stand.
celeb watch Suzanne Shaw.
James and Victoria Bye with their son Edward.
Jasmine Harman.
Adele Silva and her baby
Annabel Karmel.
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Charlotte Hawkins and Ella Rose
Brooke Kinsella and her sister shopping.
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contents
Welcome
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32 8. 10 things we Love Products had to share.
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23. am i too stressed to get pregnant Exploring the effects that stress can cause.
26. Your 20 week scan What to expect.
29. financial niggles Simple tips to get orgainised
65 40. Top 10 Pregnancy Quirks
16. fertility tips for men
32. best fitness exercises
Truth behind those pregnancy quirks.
Men can prepare themselves too.
for pregnant mums.
Choosing the right car seat for you.
18. top 5 birthing trends
36. fertility recipes for him
From home birthing to hypnobirthing, we look into them all.
Using the right food to boost your chances of fertility!
46. Stylish & pregnant
42. buckle up
Dressing your bump for all occasions this Spring.
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From the editor If your reading this then you may well be pregnant ... Or maybe your baby is already here... Either way, congratulations and welcome to parenthood! Welcome to our spring edition of Project Baby, jammed packed with lots of useful hints and tips for your very own Project. We have some rather tasty recipes for men this time around to help boost their fertility (Page 36). We have a great article on Top Pregnancy Trends for 2016, who knew eating your placenta would become so trendy? all the celebs are doing it, are you? (Page 18). After Christmas we all feel the pinch, Holly from Boring Money has some very handy tips to help get your finances in order, take control today by checking out page 29. The weather has been beautiful recently and along with the sun comes the task of dressing your bump and looking stylish. Take a look at this seasons fashion essentials on page 44, with stunning attire for the spring months. Now we have dressed you for Spring it’s time to start thinking of the Summer months ahead and maybe getting away, check out our grand escapes on page 62. Traveling anywhere with little ones is always a challenge but with the right travel accessories its a doddle (page 64). I have personally handpicked 10 Top Products that I absolutely fell in Love with on page 8. Tweet us your favourite items for mum and baby by using #10thingswelove on Twitter. So all that is left for me to do is wish you all a lovely spring and we will see you all in the next edition. Happy Reading
Natasha
Natasha Hewett, Editor
natasha@project-baby.co.uk
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51. maternity jeans
67. Metanium Giveaway
Finding the right pair for you.
5 lucky winners will win.
52 health & beauty
68. project baby’s beautiful boutique
Beautiful Saviours for Beautiful Mums.
A selection of Spring clothing for all children.
54. jewellery box
73. parenting goals for 2016
Something beautiful for everyone, including a perfect selection for expecting mum’s.
Build a better relationship with your children.
56. creating your dream nursery
74. 150 years of Beatrix Potter
Release the inner designer in you.
Celebrating 150 years of Beatrix Potter.
62. grand escapes
78. daddy do the voices
Retreat to Luxury with our familyfriendly hotels and getaways.
65. first aid for bites & stings Advice for dealing with bees, ticks, and other annoying spring/summer pests.
The importance of reading to your children.
80. PROJECT BABY REVIEWS Products masterfully reviewed by our Project Baby team.
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Maclaren Mark II Buggy The lightest buggy available, weighing just 3.3kg which matches innovation with the highest safety standards. A state of the art chassis and aircraft-grade aluminium hexagonal tubing creates structural integrity without weighing the buggy down.
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Quinny Moodd Stroller The Moodd is a bold statement by Quinny. This city-smart stroller is a perfect mix of style and functionality. For anyone with an eye for design, this is a great choice. www.quinny.com
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British Baby Box British Baby Box is a comfortable, safe and portable way for a child to sleep and rest. www.britishbabybox.com
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sassy bloom Baby Subscription Boxes A monthly box of goodies for mum & baby from pregnancy (3rd Trimester) to age 2. www.sassybloom.com
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Sophia Webster MiniRiko Pastel Mini Sandals Ensure that her footwear collection shines brightly this season, with the Riko pastel mini sandals by Sophia Webster Mini.
Rockid Rockid is a rocking chair cradle for the baby, mum or dad. Together and at the same time each with their own space. As the parent rocks, so does the child, effortlessly and with all comforts. www.ontwerpduo.nl
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CUPCAKE UNDERWIRED BRA and briefs The prettiest underwired nursing bra and brief set ever. www.amoralia.com
Miu Miu Eau de Parfum Introducing the first fragrance by Miu Miu. A soft, sensual floral scent of real jasmine and rose absolute set against a deep earthtoned background of Akigalawood. www.johnlewis.com
RIVA DIAMOND HERO WAVE CUFF
cybex PALLAS-FIX
Inspired by waves and curves from architectural structure, the 18ct Rose Gold Vermeil Riva Diamond Hero Wave cuff is a show-stopping addition to your jewellery collection.
Two seats in one - the CYBEX Pallas-fix can be used for more than 11 years. The car seat features a revolutionary adjustable impact shield resembling an inflated airbag. The force of a collision is distributed over the entire impact shield and is reduced by its impact-absorbing materials.
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Secret Saviours Anti Stretch Mark Pack This radical new band is lined with special pads that dissipate stresses and strains, protecting your bump and making it difficult for stretch marks to form. Price: £69.95 www.secretsaviours.com
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PRETTY SILVER BOLA NECKLACE Our signature Pretty Bola is gorgeously detailed with delicate flowers, perfect for blossoming Mamasto-Be all year round! Price: £30.00 www.blooming-lovelyjewellery.co.uk
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The classic dreamgenii® Pregnancy Pillow The Unique DreamGenii support pillow is designed to aid restful sleep during those uncomfortable stages of pregnancy when getting comfortable is a difficult task. Price: £47.99 www.dreamgenii.com
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Editors Choice ALLURE NURSING BRA This brand new Allure nursing bra features the worlds first removable flexi-wire. Wear it without for everyday breastfeeding, or in, for when you want a little more support. Price: £39.00 www.amoralia.com
Personalised Deluxe Family Names Necklace This beautiful necklace has an additional large ring added to the pendant to enable you to keep the whole family close to your heart. Price: £133.00 www.notonthehighstreet.com
Congratulations Mummy Kit A gorgeous gift set for new Mummy or Mummy-to-be. Price: £36.99 www.loveboo.com
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This gorgeous Elephant Noticeboard from alandem makes a striking feature in any home or office.
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Natural Faux Fur Multi Vixen Scarf Available in a range of fabulous new colours, this stunning Multi Vixen scarves will keep you warm and looking gorgeous. Price: £120.00 www.notonthehighstreet.com
Medela Swing Breast Pump This electric breastpump will allow you to express milk quietly and discreetly, so it’s ideal for a busy lifestyle. As it’s compact and lightweight, it’s great for daily electric pumpings. Price: £134.00 www.medela.co.uk
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amawrap Baby Sling wrap Keep your baby close to your heart and skin-to-skin with this 100% cotton, grey baby sling wrap. Price: £39.99 www.amawrap.com
iCandy MiChair The iCandy MiChair is a stylish highchair that turns in to a beautifully crafted piece of furniture for your child. A timeless piece of furniture, the highchair is suitable from birth with the iCandy MiChair Pod. www.iCandyworld.com
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tommee tippee Perfect Prep An ideal solution to help any parent is the Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Red Perfect Prep Machine. Specially designed to make preparing bottles quicker and more accurate, this clever machine makes a fresh bottle at just the right temperature in less than two minutes. Price: £69.99 www.tommeetippee.co.uk
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particularly useful when your child falls asleep in the carrier, just unfasten the side buckles to open up the front part of the carrier. There’s no need to wake your baby. Price: £64.95 www.babybjorn.co.uk
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LULLA DOLL The Lulla doll is a sleeping companion that imitates closeness of a caregiver by playing a real-life recording of the breathing and heartbeart of a mother at rest. Price: £49.99 www.gadgetbaby.co.uk
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RIDE ON CHAMELEON EDITION OAK Rosemeyers ride on`s are playable for more than just one generation of children. Due to the used natural materials the ride on`s emit warmth and comfort. Price: £195.00 www.rosemeyers.com
cuddledry towel A rare sighting of this beautiful endangered species could be coming to your bathroom soon! Beautiful snow leopard print is not only super fashionable for your little one, but will also help protect these beautiful creatures.
Children expand and refine their finger dexterity, especially when building towers and rows or demanding, interlocked structures. By the required fine motor skill rough and fast movements are avoided..
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SproutlingCo Baby Mobile Simple, beautiful baby mobile Hang from ceiling for simple, unobstructed appearance or from any mobile crib hanger. Price: £42.76 www.etsy.com
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Kids fox coat Fuzzy little ears, chunky toggles, matching animal cotton lining and a cheeky fluffy tail, all combine to create our adorable animal themed duffle coats. Price: £105.00 www.etsy.com
RIDE ON CAMEL EDITION HEARTWOOD BEECH The ride on`s consist of three components: the timber body, the seat foam and the cotton cover. If really once happened an accident, all parts could be individually replaced or repaired. Price: £155.00 www.rosemeyers.com project-baby.co.uk
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10 fertility tips for men
To optimize fertility, men should start prepping their bodies 3 months before trying to conceive. Try these tips to put the odds in your favour. lose weight
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An idea BMI increases testosterone, improving sperm count & libido.
quit smoking
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stop biking
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skip the hot tub Sperm need to stay cool to perform their best.
5 laptop quit smoking off the lap Heat raises sperm temperature - and can lower sperm count.
Helping to Provide Support “Infertility Network UK offers hope, a listening ear, a hug and a smile when others don’t know what to say or do… At I N UK, we do!” Infertility Network UK is the leading national infertility charity, supporting everyone who finds they have difficulties conceiving. Whether you need emotional support to cope with the rollercoaster of the infertility journey, or practical support to help you access NHS funding, you will find it all on our website. Talking to someone who has been through infertility and knows just how you feel, lets you know that you don’t have to face infertility alone. You can call our Supportline, speak to one of our volunteer Helpliners or find a support group near you.
Supportline Our Supportline offers a unique and free service which provides support and information from our trained nurse.
6 quit smoking couples’ acupuncture It may improve sperm quality and count.
7 skip quit smoking the lubricants Gel makes it harder for sperm to swim.
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Especially during ovulation - abstinence over one day decreases sperm mobility.
Go missionary Prop your hips up and you’ll put gravity on your side.
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Our Helpline members know exactly what you are going through and want to listen and help, talking to someone who understands can provide real support at a time when you most need it. Helpliners contact details can be found by logging into your account and accessing ‘Volunteer Services’.
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It boosts testosterone and improves the quality & number of sperm.
have sex once a day
Helplines
Support Groups offer the chance to meet up, chat and share experiences with others who are also struggling to conceive.
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Friends and family often want to help but simply don’t know what to do, or what to say. If you want to help someone close who is going through infertility, download the factsheet for friends and family.
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5 Birthing Top
Trends in 2016 Modern mums are taking charge of their labour like never before! From natural pain relief to after-birth care, read on to find out the top pregnancy trends for 2016:
Hypnobirthing
Home Birth
While we have to admit it initially gave us visions of Derren Brown in a pair of hospital scrubs, self-hypnosis in childbirth is becoming a popular choice for expectant mums. Popularised by Fearne Cotton, who called hypnobirthing “the most intense and euphoric experience ever” following the birth of her second child Honey, hypnobirthing involves specific self-hypnosis and breathing techniques designed to apparently guide you through labour without severe pain. Sounds ideal! Hypnobirthing advocates say the key to a calm and relaxing birth is taking full control of your birth experience, taking the hard work out of labour.
Until relatively recently, home birth was the most common choice for expectant mothers. Long acknowledged to be a safe choice for low-risk mothers-to-be, it’s often associated with fewer interventions during labour and a quicker recovery time. Despite this, last year just 2.7% of births in the UK happened at home, compared to 30% in the Netherlands. Researchers think home birth is likely to get more popular in the coming years as women chose to give birth in an environment they know with a midwife on hand to help. Just don’t forget to prepare plenty of towels!
Eating Your Placenta You can dry it and have it made into pill form, you can fry it with onions or just eat it raw in the delivery room… Yes, as strange as it might seem, following a number of celebrity mums speaking out about the benefits it holds, eating your placenta (placentophagy) has become one of the more unexpected pregnancy trends for 2016. Supporters tell us that eating your placenta can help to raise your energy and breast milk quantity, as well as lowering the risks of postpartum depression and insomnia. Unfortunately these claims haven’t been fully tested yet, but experts are actively studying the benefits it might hold. We think we’ll stick to our vitamin pills…
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Lotus Birthing The latest all-natural birth trend, lotus birthing involves leaving your little one’s umbilical cord attached until it naturally falls away, which can take up to 10 days after birth. The non-traditional practice has been said to help boost your baby’s blood volume and immune system in the days after birth. Other mums have chosen the more common method of delayed cord clamping, where the umbilical cord isn’t cut until after the cord pulsations have ceased or the placenta has been delivered. Research suggests that delayed cord clamping can let your newborn receive up to 30% more oxygenated blood and stem cells from the placenta. If you’re interested, discuss it with your midwife at your next appointment to see if this is an option for you.
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Post Natal Pamper Their Post Natal Pamper is the perfect gift for any new mummy. Containing 4 full size Nurture Mummy products plus a free skin cloth. Postnatal Firm and Fabulous lotion can be used straight after birth to help minimise stretching and sagging. After your new baby has arrived recover in a luxurious bath of our Rest and Recover Bath Foam. Not only will this help to heal but will also instill calm and relaxation. Ease back ache with our Aches away Cream. Having trouble sleeping?? Use our Time for Tranquility inhalation oil to help you drift off. Their Post Natal Pamper also includes a free Skin Cloth. Price: £45.00 www.notonthehighstreet.com
The Pamper Collection Chocolate pampering for chocolate lovers everywhere – with exclusive bubbly prosecco, rare single estate chocolate and more. Price: £50.00 www.hotelchocolat.com
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Post-Birth Pampering Hospitals going the extra mile for mums-to-be has become an unexpected trend in the US, and we think it’s only a matter of time before we see it here! From muchneeded massages by on-site licensed masseuses in New York to gourmet meals and spa sized showers in Connecticut, American mums are making sure they have something to look forward to after labour. What ever will they think of next? Mid-labour pedicure? Maybe not…
The Luxury Breakfast In Bed Gift Hamper Packed up in a smart briefcase style box, this delicious hamper is filled with all you need for the ultimate luxury breakfast. A Bellini cocktail prepared with the finest Italian Prosecco and Peach Nectar will surely get things started on the right note. Price: 49.50 www.whiskhampers.co.uk
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Even if you follow a regular routine, no two days are the same, and there are certain trigger times1 when your baby may be more prone to nappy rash 1.Morris H, The bottom line on nappy rash, British Journal of Midwifery, September 2012, Vol 20, No 9, pages 540-543
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AM I TOO STRESSED
t? n a n g e r P t e G o T That depends. There’s a clear link between stress and a difficulty in conceiving, but that doesn’t necessarily mean stress causes the difficulty. It is true that an inordinate amount of stress can lead to inhibited hormone function and a late or missed period every so often, but most researchers today believe that the main relationship between stress and infertility has to do with all of the side effects that stress can cause, so if you’re feeling stressed, it could be beneficial to address the issues individually. Side effects of stress that could contribute to impaired fertility.
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One of the most common side effects of stress is weight problems, of which nutrition and exercise are the two prime factors. People respond to stress differently, so while one may use exercise as relaxation while forgoing meals, another may overeat, and skip out on exercise, losing and gaining weight respectively. Having a BMI that is either too low, or too high can negatively impact fertility, so it’s important to make sure that you’re in, or moving towards a healthy BMI as you try to conceive and prepare for pregnancy.
Having something that helps you relieve your stress is a good thing--for some it’s exercise, or a hobby. Many people however use alcohol or tobacco to help them relieve stress, which can have a serious impact on your fertility. A glass of wine or a beer here and there probably isn’t going to affect your fertility, but it is clear that there is some link between alcohol consumption and impaired fertility, so it’s probably best to avoid binging or consistently heavy drinking when you are trying to conceive.
Poor nutrition on its own can hamper fertility, as your body depends on getting plenty of nutrients like Vitamins A and C to develop healthy eggs, and regulate your hormone cycle. Over-exercise can also contribute to difficulty conceiving, as it can lead to hormonal imbalances, and cycle irregularity.
No t En ou gh Sleep Sleep is another very important factor in your general health, which goes hand-inhand with your fertility. A lack of sleep can negatively impact your fertility, as sleep is the time that your body recharges and prepares for the next day. One such way it does this is with the production of the hormone leptin, a hormone vital for regulating your cycle and ovulation--women who don’t get enough sleep may affect their leptin levels, which could hinder their chances of getting pregnant.
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Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) is consistently one of the top Fertility Clinics in the UK and the best performing fertility clinic in the South West and Wales, offering a full range of fertility services, including IVF and ICSI treatments. www.repromed.co.uk IVF Success Rate
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Another common effect of stress is a lack of interest in sex, and as you would imagine, it can be quite difficult to conceive if you aren’t having sex. However, sex is an excellent stress-reducer, as you release hormones that help your body relax, so while you may not be interested in sex when you’re stressed out, it can help in more ways than one when you are trying to conceive.
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Sussex Downs Fertility Centre Established in 1989, the Sussex Downs Fertility Centre has developed into a highly successful centre providing a wide range of state of the art assisted reproductive therapies. Understanding that trying to conceive a baby is a stressful and emotional time in people’s lives. They are a highly successful fertility centre that offers treatment in a safe, friendly and well managed environment www.sussexdownsfertilitycentre.co.uk IVF Success Rate
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Bridge Centre At the Bridge Centre they want to give every couple the chance of having a baby. That’s why they offer a low cost approach to IVF treatment, using milder drugs and a less invasive treatment programme that works with your natural cycle. www.thebridgecentre.co.uk IVF Success Rate
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Bellamy Baby luxury Changing Bag
Bellamy Baby redefines the baby changing bag, creating an essential luxury for the modern day mum. They have created a neatly edited range of contemporary, style and functionality without compromising on space. We loved how this bag fits into all occasions. When I need a changing bag it is simple to fold out the two corners to make more room and then for date night with hubby you just fold them back in and zip them up and just like that you have a luxury hand bag. Key Features:
Price £270.00
5 Pockets including a zip pocket and perfect size pocket for your phone Buggy Clips Key Chain Wipe clean lining Changing Mat Detachable Bottle Holder Metal feet to protect the base of the bag So if you are a savvy stylish mummy then this is the bag for you, making sure you don’t loose your identity and making sure you and baby stand out at every playdate you attend. Be prepared to answer the same question over and over, Is that a changing bag?
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All the joys of co-sleeping. None of the stresses. The award-winning is the 4-in-1 bedside crib they’ll love, for years. With mesh sides you can lower, and a gentle rocking action, the huddle 4-in-1 Bedside Crib allows baby to be comforted and fed through the night in the safety of their own, defined space. And because this beautiful crib has 4 different uses, including a bench and desk for children up to the age of 12, they’ll have the space they need for fun, drawing and homework for years to come.
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Maxan 4 A versatile 3 in 1 suitable from birth. Includes carry cot and car seat all in a stylish linen-look fabric on a matt black aluminium chassis.
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What to Expect from your 20 Week Scan If you are pregnant, your caregiver will probably order an ultrasound exam around the 20th week. What can you expect from your ultrasound? Ready for your big 20-week ultrasound? Ultrasounds are common procedures during pregnancy. It’s a non-invasive prenatal test used to ensure that Baby is developing properly, to check the baby’s estimated size and to see how the baby, placenta and umbilical cord are positioned. At the 20-week ultrasound, it’s also an opportunity to learn the baby’s sex... if Baby is willing to reveal that information to you. The 20-week ultrasound is usually done with a special wand called a transducer that is used on the exterior of the belly. It allows the technician to “see” into the uterus. Earlier ultrasounds may be conducted with a “transvaginal probe” (To give you a hint what that’s like, they use a condom to sheath the probe before inserting it) because the baby is smaller.
What does the UltraSound Show? Ultrasound technology has improved a lot since its advent. If Baby cooperates, you can see fingers, toes, spines and even a little face! Also, you may be able to see the baby’s anatomy. Make your intentions known about finding out the gender (whether you want to or don’t), so that the ultrasound tech knows not to spill the beans. If you don’t tell,
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then you might accidentally find out - or worse, you might not be able to find out at all. The ultrasound works by sending high-frequency sound waves that are used to produce images of what’s inside you. You may not be able to recognise much of what you see, but the technician is trained to interpret the images. On most sonograms, the image is grainy black and white. The transducer - the part of the machine they rub on your belly (wand) - is moved around almost constantly, and the baby is swimming around, too! (You wouldn’t be the first mama-to-be who thought she’s expecting not a human baby but an alien one.)
Ultrasound Cheat Sheet Spine Some moms think the baby’s tiny spine looks a lot like a string of pearls - lots of little tiny bones in a line. It reminds me of the spine of dinosaur skeletons you see in natural history museums. Girl or boy? Girl parts look like three lines, while a boy part often appears pretty much as you’d expect. (Be sure not to confuse the umbilical cord and the penis. You might get a surprise at birth if you try to interpret the scan on your own!) Little face Waiting for the first glimpse of Baby’s face? The baby’s face will look a little spooky - like a skull mask - from certain angles. But it will seem super cute if you see your little one sucking his thumb in-utero!
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Amniotic fluid will be one of the darker things on the scan, and the harder tissue - such as bone - will appear bright.
While you do need to let the technician concentrate on doing her job, not knowing what’s happening can be frustrating. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about what you are seeing (or if you can’t see). “For one of my ultrasounds in my first pregnancy, the ultrasound technician turned the screen away for the entire 30-minute process, did not talk to me and only printed out a picture at the end. I was too shy to say, ‘Can I see?’ Knowing what I do now, I would have no problem doing that. Speak up, talk to your technician,” said Brenda Mulligan, mother of two.
Preparing for the Ultrasound There really isn’t much to preparing for the ultrasound. Usually, the sonogram imaging specialists will ask you to have a full bladder (but then what pregnant woman doesn’t feel like she has a full bladder?). Depending on how long you have to sit in the waiting room, you may want to bring a bottle of water so that you can unload and refill while you wait so that you aren’t too uncomfortable. Why does your bladder need to be full? When your bladder is full, it acts as a balloon, pushing the uterus up out of the pelvis a bit, which helps the tech visualize the baby, umbilical cord, amniotic sac, placenta and uterus.
The Sound of Silence The ultrasound technician will need to concentrate on finding the right images and measurements for the doctor. (They actually have specific shots they need to capture and annotate.) And depending on the tech, that could result in a lot of silence. “It was nerve wracking at first, while the technician was just measuring and not speaking. We were relieved when she told us everything was perfect. We were not uncomfortable at all, just very excited to see our baby growing,” said Jacqueline Alvarado of Kent. So, don’t worry. Silence doesn’t signal something bad. Chances are, the tech is just concentrating.
Cold Goo for you The wand used to administer the ultrasound is slathered with a gooey gel that allows the wand to easily glide over your skin. Unless they have a special warmer on hand, get ready for a quick shock - the gel is cold. It will remain on your belly throughout the ultrasound. But don’t worry, the ultrasound tech will likely clean off as much as possible after the exam, or at least give you the paper towels to do so.
What to Wear? The technician will need to access your whole belly. Wear a loose fitting top that can be easily moved up and pants with enough give to be pulled down a bit. Also, do not wear a dress - or you will be in your skivvies for the exam. There won’t be a second chance to find out everything you want to know about what you are seeing. If you don’t ask now, you probably won’t have a chance to ask later since techs see many patients every day and won’t be able to answer your questions. Feeling shy? Enlist your partner or whoever goes with you to advocate on your behalf. Note: Only a physician can diagnose the content of the ultrasound, and at many practices, he or she is the only one who is allowed to report your Baby’s gender.
Every Ultrasound is Different Even if you’ve had an ultrasound before, you should know that every ultrasound is different. A variety of factors can influence the experience making it better or worse. “Your experience can be completely different depending on where the ultrasound takes place (an imaging department vs. at a doctor’s visit) and unfortunately, what kind of mood your ultrasound technician is in that day - how much they want to share with you on what they are seeing,” said Brenda. Just relax. You will be reclining on a padded table or exam chair, the lights will be dimmed and it will be quiet. It’s a perfect environment for “meeting” your baby for the first time!
Q& A
Q. What is a show? Will I bleed? A. Bloody show: this will be a small amount of blood and mucus. This is a very good sign that the cervix has started to dilate. This is what we call the barrier in your cervix which helps prevent germs getting to the baby.
Q. I have very little control down below I only need to sneeze and I leak urine so how do I know my waters have gone and its not urine? A. The difference is the smell. you will have a very sweet smell which will be inevitably different to the smell of urine.
Q. I am afraid of the pain, what would you suggest. A. As a birth coach I suggest to all my clients they switch off from everything around them, this will give you nothing to concentrate on apart from your contractions and breathing. A laboring woman is at her best and at ease most when she is not being questioned. Basically we say don't stimulate the neocortex of a laboring woman, this means in everyday life you are thinking, in labor you switch your thinking brain off, if you are then left, labor will be much much more manageable, the problem occurs when you are then asked a question, you then have to think and then realise the pain your experiencing.
Q. How will I know i’m in active labor? A. Active labor is when your contractions are less than 5 minutes apart. Established labor is when the contractions are less than 3 mins apart, this is when you need to go to hospital By Deearnas Maternity
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Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep What can you do to solve your sleep problems during pregnancy? Here are some tried-andtrue suggestions: • Avoid caffeine (in all its forms, so put that chocolate bar down) after noon. • Get your eight glasses of water (or other fluids), but taper off at night.
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• Drink if you’re thirsty, but don’t down a 16-ounce water bottle right before bedtime. • Exercise regularly - during the day or early evening. A daily workout will help you sleep better, but if it comes too close to bedtime, it could actually sabotage sleep (exercise is energising). • Have a light snack before hitting the hay to stave off midnight hunger pangs. Include protein and a complex carb (think cheese and a whole-grain muffin), as well as some warm milk (it really works!) or decaffeinated tea. Besides the duh (avoid caffeine, again in all its forms - sorry, no chocolate with the warm milk), stay away from sugar, which will give you an energy boost when you least want one, and then leave your blood sugar levels wobbly during the night (yet another strike against chocolate). • Take a warm bath just before bed. The soothing and relaxing effects of the bath should help you summon the sandman sooner. • Crack a window - as long as the weather’s comfortable (which for a pregnant woman means anything from 65 degrees on down-way down). The fresh air can be soporific. If the weather’s not cooperative, keep the room comfortably (for you, not your spouse) chilled. Remember, your heat’s up, the thermostat’s should be down. • Make love, if you’re in the mood. Or at least ask your man for a massage - both of which can relax you. • Try some relaxation exercises - visualisation, deep breathing, meditation, or even yoga or chanting before hitting the sack. And actually, counting sheep can work the same way - the monotony of watching those little guys jump over the fence can be truly relaxing (unless you associate them with insomnia). • Leave a night-light on in the bathroom - switching on the overhead is way too much of a wakeup call and will make it much harder to fall back asleep.
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Financial
Niggles By Holly Mackay, Founder and MD of Boring Money
One Mum’s simple tips to sort out those financial niggles Lots of us with small children at home worry about sorting out our financial affairs. Our recent research tells us that 27% of Tired Parents say that they worry about their finances but do not know what to do, 14% are usually “too tired to think about anything financial” and 15% “put their head in the sand”. Sound familiar? But don’t panic. If you can fit a stairgate on three hours’ sleep, making some simple changes to your financial life is child’s play in comparison. There are three things which lots of parents
tell me are on their ‘to do’ list. Sorting out a will, checking your life insurance and if possible, saving for your child’s future. Our guides will help you sort these out in super quick time and we’ll share who we rate and why.
Wills - I know Mums are superheroes but I’m afraid we are still mortal… Wills are not the most uplifting of subjects but they are super important. The law is still a bit mediaeval and if you are not married or separated, it’s not a good idea to leave your legacy to some bureaucrat in a suit. If you are unmarried, for example, your children will typically inherit and not your partner, which can make paying the mortgage a nightmare, or impossible. project-baby.co.uk
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Time and convenience are major headaches for most parents and top of the excuses list. Who wants to drag a baby to sit in a stuffy solicitor’s office and persuade Junior not to shout or bring up his milk on the boardroom table! #nightmare However there are simple, free options where you can do an online will in super quick time. If you are nervous about making a mistake, there are low-cost online solicitor-provided will services where a legal eagle will cast their eye over things to make sure you haven’t made a howler. Irwin Mitchell have this service which starts from about £145 +VAT.
Life insurance how to make your partner look much more attractive! Next up – life insurance. This one is a biggie. Check out if you or your partner have this though work. If not, you’ll need some private provision. This is really fundamental for parents to make sure that your nippers are not left in the financial lurch in the event of some awful accident. Here’s a shocking fact. 44% of all British pet owners insure them. But just 40% of us have life insurance. So we look after Rex more than our other halves! Some people tell me that the cost puts them off. What might you expect to pay? A healthy 40-something who hasn’t hit the fags since Take That were No. 1 should expect to pay a little under £10 a month for £100,000 of life cover. Most money comparison sites will get you a quote in less than 10 minutes. Or we tip AIG who offer decent cover at an OK price with an immediate decision – details are on our website.
And (as if you weren’t doing enough for them already), children’s savings options? Children’s savings accounts will usually pay a lot more interest than comparable adult accounts, but limit the amount you can pay in each month. The Halifax Kids’ Regular Saver pays a whopping 6% but you can’t pay in more than £100 a month, monthly payments have to be made and you need to let the money sit tight for a year before touching it. After a year, you get put back on the Young Saver rate, currently 2.25%. Nationwide pay 3% but there are a
fewer rules and restrictions about access. I like the Savings Champion website as a good source of current Best Buy tables for cash products. If however, you are saving for your children, and this means you have a 10 year + timeframe, you really should think about the stockmarket. You can save up to £4,080 a year into a stocks and shares Junior ISA. I think of an ISA like a Tupperware box. It’s just a container which you can stick investments in, but you can shut them up and keep the taxman’s paws off any profits you make there. And here’s the good bit. Anyone can pay in (with your permission) so they are really good for birthdays and Christmas if you’re fed up with the annual onslaught of Star Wars and Frozen tat!.
“But the stock market just feels so grown-up!” That’s what one Mum said to me and she is not alone. Almost 3 out of every 4 of all Junior ISAs are in cash. But if you are saving for 10 years, a Barclays study shows that you are a whopping 91% more likely to better in shares than in cash. And this leaps to 99% over 18 years. The uncertainty of the stock market does worry people. And we parents are biologically programmed to avoid risk when it comes to our kids. However I choose to save into stocks & shares Junior ISAs for my children, in the belief that they will do better in the long run. Even the fusty old finance industry isn’t immune to the digital changes going on in the world. There are more and more helpful online sites which will offer up ‘ready meals’ of investments if you haven’t the foggiest what to pick. I like Fidelity for stocks & shares Junior ISAs or download our free Junior ISA Guide for more tips and suggestions.
And it’s amazing how much more attractive your partner looks when you know they’re worth £100,000! Once you have ticked off wills and life insurance that leaves children’s savings to think about. If you’re like me, you will have spent a small fortune with John Lewis, Mothercare and McLaren, leaving little spare change at the end of each month! However it is worth considering children’s savings accounts (typically with banks) or a Junior ISA.
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Article by Holly Mackay, Founder and MD of Boring Money. There are loads of helpful tips and suggestions on the Tired Parents website: https://help.boringmoney.co.uk/tiredparents
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Best Fitness Exercises
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Are you a pregnant mum and still want to stay fit and healthy? Well, your pregnancy is not a hindrance in terms of staying healthy.
There are lots of things that you can do when you are in the middle of pregnancy that can provide a great benefit for you and for your baby. These exercises are highly recommended by the experts in a reason that they can prevent many diseases and pregnancy pains and aches. In addition, they can also improve sleep, boost your mood, strengthen your muscles and build endurance. By doing these recommended and useful exercises, you can get back in your shape after you born your baby.
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Perfect exercise for pregnant mum Here are the fitness routines and exercises that are safe for pregnant women for them to still achieve a great lifestyle that they want to experience:
Swimming
Prenatal yoga This type of fitness activity is very popular among pregnant women. This is considered as one of the most ideal ways to be able to stay in shape in the middle of the pregnancy. There are lots of benefits that yoga can give to the body of a pregnant mum such as toned muscles and improved circulation and balance. Furthermore, here are the additional benefits that you can gain once you consider prenatal yoga:
This is considered as one of the most wonderful exercises for pregnant women and considered to be 100 percent safe. It is an important thing to have a consultation with your midwife or doctor before doing this fitness activity. It is already proven that swimming during pregnancy leads to an increased maternal aerobic capability and relieved morning sickness.
• It can develop your stamina and your body strength • You will be able to have a balance physically and mentally • It is also the solution in order to reduce tension in some parts of the body including chest, hips, lower back, upper back, shoulders and neck. • By the help of deep breathing s a part of the yoga routine, you are going to calm your nervous system.
There are lots of swimming classes in Dubai that provide excellent services and complete guidance and training for moms who want to try swimming activity in the middle of their pregnancy. These swimming classes are the key for you to have more accurate routine. You are also provided with some sort of socialization by knowing other mums that have the same interests as you do.
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BODYMAX PILATES RING The Bodymax Pilates Ring is one of the most exciting new Pilates products on the market, versatile and easy to use it will bring a whole new level of challenge and excitement to your fitness program. Price: £8.99 www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk
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For more enjoyable swimming moment, consider the following as friendly tips for you to be guided in your swimming activity: • You should stay hydrated in the middle ofyou exercise • You should not swim any tricks you want, remember your pregnant • Obviously, don’t dive into the pool • Observe your heart rate and maintain it by not exceeding 140 bpm • Enjoy your swimming session
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This fitness exercise can increase your body’s flexibility, muscle tone and strength. This can also improve your body’s posture and can serve as a big help for labor and delivery. Moreover, this can also boost your energy and mood for your positive days. There are classes that are exclusively for pregnant women in order for them to stay fit. You can also sign up and enjoy your healthy living as a pregnant mum. Here are the things that you have to know with regard to exercises for pregnant women. What are you waiting for? Try one now and have stay in shape even you are pregnant!
REEBOK DELUXE FITNESS MAT A thick padded reversible mat with nylon carry strap. Price: £14.99 www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk
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Surprising 7 Pregnancy Facts About one in three mothers give birth by Cesarean section each year - triple the number of women that were having them ten years ago.
Babies can taste the food their mothers eat in the womb.
The old wives’ tale is true: Pregnant women who suffer with heartburn ARE more likely to give birth to babies with full heads of hair. Babies cry in the womb. Not because they’re upset, more as practice. Baby girls are born with all the eggs they will ever use, but boys don’t develop sperm until puberty.
From the second trimester onwards, babies pee in the uterus. Then they drink it. Then they pee again. Then they drink it. You get the picture.
The only scientifically proven method for inducing labor is nipple stimulation, known as “the comfort technique.”
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5 Fertility Recipes
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Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 1 small poblano pepper 2 lbs. heirloom tomatoes, roughly chopped 1/2 small onion, roughly chopped 1 bunch scallions, roughly chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped
Method 1. Preheat your grill to direct, high heat or heat coals until white and hot. Slice the tops off the peppers and scoop out the seeds. Toss the peppers in salt and the 2 Tbsp oil and grill, turning every few minutes, until all sides are blackened and blistered, about 10 minutes total. Set aside and allow to cool. 2. In a small bowl filled with ½ cup water, soak the bread. Rough chop the peppers and add to a blender or food processor along with the
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2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 thick slice of country white bread, crust removed 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 Tbsp 2 Thsp sherry vinegar ½ bunch parsley or cilantro Several dashes Tabasco Salt, to taste
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tomatoes, onion, scallion, cucumber, olive oil, sherry vinegar, and herbs. Squeeze the water out of the bread and add to the food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, season to taste with salt and Tabasco. Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving. 3. Spoon into chilled bowls and garnish with toasted croutons from the leftover bread, chilled crab or lobster, or diced avocado.
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Marinated Lamb Chops with Watermelon, Haloumi & Mint Salad
Sweetcorn Fritters with Smoked Salmon The corn in this dish is high in arginine, which boosts sperm count and motility, while the salmon helps boost male fertility.
Makes: 10-12 Sweetcorn Fritters Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes
The lamb is packed with arginine and zinc, and the watermelon is rich in vitamin C, which is essential for proper sperm production and male fertility. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ingredients Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbs red wine vinegar 2 stalks rosemary, sprigs removed, finely chopped 8 midloin lamb chops, trimmed 250g haloumi, cut into 1cm thick slices 1/4 cup mint leaves,
torn 1 tbs baby capers 1 kg seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 3cm cubes 1 small red onion, finely chopped salt & pepper, to taste
2 cups (approx 2 corn cobs) fresh corn kernels 3 spring onions (or 1 small red onion), roughly chopped 2 eggs small handful coriander (or parsley) leaves 150g self-raising flour pinch salt and pepper 1 zucchini, finely grated and squeezed to remove excess moisture
light olive oil, for frying smoked salmon, to serve lemon wedges, to serve Avocado Salsa 1 avocado, stone removed, diced 1 tomato, finely diced 1 spring onion, finely chopped 2 tbs coriander leaves, chopped 1 tbs lemon juice pinch salt and pepper
Method
Method
1. Combine 1 tbs of the oil, vinegar, rosemary in a jug. Lay chops into a ceramic dish and pour over marinade. Turn chops to coat well. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
1. Place half the corn kernels, spring onion, eggs, coriander, flour, salt and pepper in a food processor and process for about 10-15 seconds until combined. Place in a large bowl.
2. Brush haloumi slices with olive oil. Heat a chargrill pan over medium-high heat. Cook haloumi for 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Transfer to a plate. Cool slightly and tear into pieces.
2. Using your hands, squeeze the zucchini to remove any excess moisture. Add to the corn mixture along with the remaining corn kernels. Stir to combine.
3. Combine remaining oil, mint, lemon juice and capers in a jug. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange watermelon, onion and haloumi in a large salad bowl. Drizzle over dressing. Cook chops on a preheated barbecue chargrill or frying pan for about 3 minutes on each side for medium rare or until cooked to your liking. Serve marinated lamb chops with watermelon, haloumi & mint salad.
3. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Drop large spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden on the underside. Turn and cook the other side until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining mixture, using more oil if needed. 4. Drain on paper towels and serve with the avocado salsa (lightly stir the ingredients together), smoked salmon and lemon.
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Chicken& Pumpkin Couscous
Pumpkin and Chickpea Curry
Packed with arginine, an amino acid proved to help blood circulation, and vitamin E, which is shown to reduce sperm defects, this dish may increase male fertility.
A perfect vegetarian dinner that will increase your partner’s fertility as it’s bursting with vitamin E, which is essential for reducing defects in sperm DNA and increasing male fertility..
Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients 2 tbs olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 skinless chicken thigh fillets, trimmed and diced 150g pumpkin, peeled and diced
185 ml chicken or vegetable stock 100g instant couscous 2 tbs coriander, finely chopped or parsley leaves (optional)
1 tbs Homebrand Vegetable Oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 1 bunch coriander 1/4 cup korma curry paste 1.2 kg pumpkin, deseeded, peeled cut into 4cm pieces
400ml can coconut milk 1/2 cup water 400ml can Woolworths Select Chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1/2 cup cup salted cashew nuts, roughly chopped, to garnish steamed rice, to serve
Method Method 1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over low-medium heat. Add the onion, chicken and pumpkin, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the onion is soft. 2. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender. 3. Remove from the heat, stir in the couscous, cover and set aside for 6 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and stir through the coriander or parsley, if desired.
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1. heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes or until soft. Finely chop coriander roots and add to onion. Cook for 1 minute. Stir curry pase into onion mixture and cook for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add pumpkin, coconut milk and water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat simmer for 20 minutes. Add chickpeas and cook for 10 minutes. 2. Roughly chop half the remaining coriander, reserving sprigs to serve, and stir through curry. Sprinkle cashews and coriander sprigs over the pumpkin and chickpea curry and serve with steamed rice.
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An innovative new nursery product which lasts from birth to the age of 10 – changing through four stages to be a crib, a highchair, a child’s seat and provide essential storage space – is about to hit shops across the UK after five years in development.
the product start getting out there, but we have been very focussed on designing a superior product, manufactured to the highest standard, and providing excellent value for money,” he said. “It has been tough at times, as margins have been tight, but we’ve never budged on quality.
The Multy, which has been developed in the UK and Sweden, boasts a number of unique aspects to its design and manufacture which have helped it attract the interest of many of the UK’s leading baby and child product retailers. Firstly, its stylish crib has been designed not only to rock forward and backwards to mimic the gentle rocking of a baby in its parent’s arms, but for the crib to fix in various slightly tilted positions, to help babies suffering with reflux and struggling to sleep (estimated to be around 40 per cent).
“The key was to provide a product which plays a key role in family life from the birth of a child to the age of 10. That’s what makes The Multy unique and great value, and we believe that is why we are now seeing such a buzz and such interest around our product. It has made the hard work worthwhile.”
Uniquely, The Multy then converts into a highchair once a baby is too big for the crib and ready to start sitting up, freeing up the crib to be converted into an attractive and spacious storage system, which can be stood on a floor or fixed to a wall. The highchair then finally concerts to a child’s seat, which can be used to around the age of 10 (but can actually withstand the weight of most adults). The Multy was a product born out of a father’s love and dedication to his new son, as Ninnananna director Greg Feehally’s baby boy, Winston, was unfortunately suffering from repeated tummy ache and reflux, and therefore struggled to sleep in his first few months. Greg, an experienced carpenter, said: “Research told me he’d be more comfortable lying at an angled position, and he loved being rocked to sleep, so I set to work and combined the two elements and he was soon soundly sleeping through the night. “It was then, as a parent, I got to thinking about what an expensive purchase a crib can be, given they only last a handful of months. It was then I looked to see how the product could develop, and introducing the highchair made perfect sense, as it is another key purchase for any new parents.” “It has been a long road to get to this stage and finally see
Project Baby Review We love the concept of the Multy making your money go further without comprimising the quality of the product. It was surprisingly simple to convert from stage to stage, it doesn’t come with a mattress but these are easily available and Project Baby highly reccomend Little Green Sheep matrresses. For under £200 it really is money well spent, you cannot buy a crib and a highchair for £200 without even thinking about the storage options. I loved how you can tilt the crib, gone are the days when you need to roll a blanket up and prop under the mattress if your baby is suffering from Colic or reflux. The high chair aspect is suitable to 10 years but It takes my weight as an adult and is very sturdy. I love the storage aspect, you can never get enough storage. Can you? I would highly reccomend the Multy to any parent who is looking for a product that is real value for money at the highest quality.
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The Multy can be bought directly from Ninnananna, for £199.99 buy direct from www.ninnananna.eu
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Top10 Pregnancy quirks P
regnant, say what? Yep, the news is out. I’m expecting my first child. I’m currently 23 weeks and going strong. Besides the gut wrenching morning sickness I had for my first trimester, my pregnancy is going rather smoothly. I haven’t reached the uncomfortable stage, but I’m learning and experiencing new quirks and realities daily. A couple though, have caught me by surprise. Here’s how:
1. Bye Bye Ab Strength. With a bun in the oven, using my abdomen is almost nonexistent. I didn’t realise how much I utilised that muscle group before.
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From running, to yoga and then to bending down, my middle half is tighter and bigger as it prepares to make room rather than tone up. Treading water takes extra effort because I didn’t have my stomach muscles to keep me afloat and having a couple
pounds in the middle makes it harder. Holding a standing pose in yoga takes extra effort because I can’t depend on my stomach to keep me still.
2. That super sensitive powerful pregnancy nosesmells everything! Even the rotten trash and when someone cuts the cheese miles away. Maybe not miles, but close. My sensitive nose can
pregnancy pick up those silent crop dusters anywhere in public! For weeks, I plugged my nose every time I opened my fridge because of the “rotten food smell”. Having my husband do several sniff tests, he confirmed my senses are wack and our fridge smelled fresh and clean. Aside from the stinky stenches, cinnamon rolls and pizza smell better than heaven.
3. It’s ok to play the P-Card. No more kneeling in church for me. Sitting, rather than kneeling through Catholic mass, is not only for the elderly. Pregnant women are allowed too! Can’t take a water bottle in someplace? Tell them you’re pregnant. That happened to me at a museum. I need water with me at all times. The museum volunteers changed their mind after I promised to keep the bottle in my purse after I played the P-Card.
4. Being pregnant is kind of fun. Rubbing my belly, dressing up in a pregnancy maxi dress and drinking lemonade isn’t so bad…it’s fun. I thought, I would die going months without wine. Nope, it’s actually ok. I don’t have to wear a tent or ugly baggy clothes, I wear my old stuff and some new, cute maternity clothes. Best part, my friends and sister gave me bags and bags of maternity wear for free. A new closet of clothes makes me very happy.
my son kicks me in the ribs.
8. Picking a name is NOT easy. Ah, I remember those carefree days when I would hear a cute name and say, “Oh, if I have a baby boy someday, that’s what I will name him.” Fast forward to the real world and pregnancy, and that cutesy little name suddenly does not match with my married last name. Or, the name is not a fit for the baby. When picking out a name, you put on the pervert and kid-bullying hat and make darn sure whatever your child’s name will be, doesn’t rhyme with a dirty word or something kids can make fun of.
9. Car boot sales and second hand shopping is the way to go. My original pregnancy thought was that I would go all Pea in the Pod and boutique baby shopping. Noooo, it’s much cheaper to buy second hand baby items for half the price. Plus, many of my friends and family members are helping giving me so much for free already! A dear friend gave me her high chair and baby food maker. My sister gave me a bag full of baby clothes. I bought a barely used crib for £80; the original price was £250.. I feel good about the bargain shopping. Sure, I may splurge and buy one or two things from Baby Gap or JoJoMama, but I’m not breaking the bank with the first kid.
10. The extra food, is WORTH it. 5. People are really, really nice to pregnant women. Strangers open doors for me all the time. I notice random people smiling at me and my belly, or pointing it out and saying “Is that lady pregnant?”. Cars yield to me when walking across a car park (because no one wants to hit a pregnant lady). Restaurant servers are very quick and precise with my food order. This kind of service is great, I’m going to miss it when I take a screaming toddler in public and everyone glares at me instead.
I just read an article that Stacy Keibler said “Pregnancy Isn’t an Excuse to Eat Donuts”. Um, Stacy you are wrong because you need to splurge once in a while and not live by the Hollywood bone thin book so much. Not with 10 donuts but one or two a week is fine in my book. That extra sweet treat gets my blood pumping and my baby kicking. A healthy diet while pregnant is very important, but so is indulging with a naughty craving. And trust me, I’m much happier.
6. You know that pregnancy glow? Yeah, it’s called a blemish and a breakout. I feel like I’m sixteen again minus the smaller dress size: my face is broken out! Permanently. That’s called hormones. Did I mention the hormones yet? Holy roller coaster. I haven’t felt this intense and with blemishes since I was younger. Oh yes, those pesky pimples don’t go away, possibly after birth too.
7. The baby kicking is NOT a foreign anti-body moving in my stomach. That was my previous thought of pregnancy. Actually, it’s quite the opposite now. I love feeling the baby! He moves and grooves all the time. Best part, having my husband feel the strong football kicks. But this is new mummy talk, wait until I’m more along and project-baby.co.uk
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LIFESTYLE
Joie i-Anchor Advance The Joie i-Anchor Advance 0+/1 Eclipse Car Seat is part of the i-AnchorSafe System. This flexible yet sturdy seating system is designed and e ngineered to hoist little sailors from newborn on. It has layers of protection to make sure your little one is safe at all times and it’s 7 position headrest and harness system means it will see your little one through from birth to 4 years. With plenty of safety features this car seat is the perfect choice for any parent!
Price: £174.99 www.joiebaby.com
buckle up 6 of the best car seats on the
Joie Every Stages The Joie Every Stages 0+/1/2/3 Car Seat is designed and engineered to make growing up easy from birth to 12 years. This child seat has added features to adapt and protect from birth to 12 years! It’s Guard Surround Safety™ panels provide extra side protection and fold into seat when not in use and it’s Grow Together™ multi-height headrest and harness system adjust simultaneously meaning less hassle. A great choice for any parent looking for a seat that will grow with their little one!. Price: £199.99 www.joiebaby.com
market, helping keep your baby safe
hauck Varioguard The Varioguard is an amazingly flexible car seat. It is pioneering in design and provides your child with the latest technology and the highest level of safety. This car seat is ECE 44/04 approved (current and also upcoming car seat standard) and meets all the requirements to transport your baby safely and securely for a long time. The Varioguard - unlike many other car seats of the group 0+ - offers a 5-point harness system as well as energy-absorbing belt pads, which guarantee maximum security. Thanks to the additional use of memory foam in the head and side regions of the seat, which act particularly impact- and shock-absorbing, excellent test results in front and side-impact tests are rendered possible. Price: £279.99 www.hauckuk.com
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britax DUALFIX The award-winning DUALFIX combines eye-catching design with state-of-the-art safety technology. Its 360-degree rotation means parents can choose when to switch their child from rearward to forward facing. Its host of safety features ensure a safe journey from newborn to four years. Price: £375.00 www.britax.co.uk
lifestyle
most parents dont know they are using the wrong car seat.
Know the Ages and Stages
Many babies outgrow infant seats before 2 years, and a convertible or 3 in 1 will be needed to continue rear-facing.
1
2
0-2
2-7
rearfacing
forwardfacing
Infant | Convertible | 3-in-1
Convertible | 3-in-1 | Combination
Maxi-Cosi AxissFix Child safety takes a new turn with the new Maxi-Cosi AxissFix. This toddler car seat combines state-of-the-art safety performance, by complying with the latest i-Size car seat legislation, with 360° swivelling seat making securing your toddler a breeze as the seat faces outwards. Thanks to the AxissFix, parents don’t need to lean over and squeeze in between the car seat and the back of the front seat. It allows front-on access by just turning the seat towards the parent. Within seconds you can buckle up your child and rotate the seat either rearward or forward facinge. Price: £375.00 www.maxi-cosi.com
3
4
4 - 12
12- Adult
Nuna Rebl Why settle—when you can have it all (from the start!)? REBL, our one-click smart 360° seat not only meets and exceeds the i-size standard (allowing your little one to ride safer for longer—rear facing) but is also cleverly convertible, from their first outing all the way up to their fourth birthday.. Price: £395.00 www.shopnuna.co.uk
seat belt
booster 3-in-1 | Combination | Booster
Age is important
Easy for you to use
The younger children are, the more fragile, and the more protection they need.
Try out the features of the car seat, choose one that will make it easy for you to use correctly every time.
Know the limits! Always follow weight and height limits of the car seat.
Fits your vehicle Not every car seat can be installed correctly in every car, try before you buy.
Maturity matters A booster is designed for children mature enough and big enough to sit still in the proper position for the whole ride.
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s e o d w o H your
t a e s r ca grow?
Our ADVANSAFIX is cleverly designed to grow with your child. Offering the reassurance of 5-point harness protection prolonged until 25 kg. With secure seat belt protection for older children until 36 kg. No need to constantly upgrade your seat. And no need to compromise. Just the high safety standards you expect from Britax, in a seat that will take you from toddler to pre teen. So you can concentrate on watching them grow. Find your freedom at britax.com
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be free
BRIGHTEN UP YOUR DAY RECARO Easylife
RECARO Easylife is the perfect companion for everyday family life. Compact and extremely light, a full suspension stroller with a practical one-hand folding mechanism folds to the most compact dimensions and fits into the smallest spaces. The new RECARO Easylife stroller is perfect for going out and about with children from six months old up to approximately 3.5 years. www.recaro-cs.com project-baby.co.uk
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style
&
stylish pregnant
For all
Occasions
Beesie Pleated Shirt Dress Price: £715.00 www.nineinthemirror.com
HILLIER MATERNITY MAXI DRESS Price: £189.00 www.isabellaoliver.com
White Silk shirt by Keungzai Price: £165.00 www.keungzai.com
Engineered Stripe Short Sleeve Dress
THALIA BUCKET BAG
Price: £170.00 www.nineinthemirror.com
Price: £299.00 www.isabellaoliver.com
Minna Parikka Rose Gold Bunny Ears High Top Trainers Price: £228.00 www.asos.com
Mint Elasticated Leather Maternity Belt Price: £19.00 www.seraphine.com
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style
Jemima Wide-Brimmed Hat Price: £110.00 www.odabash.com
lida - maternity tights 20 deniers Price: £11.29 www.enviedefraise.co.uk
Maternity Classic Denim Dungaree With Tie Straps Price: £45.00 www.asos.com
MISSONI MARE Stripe Maxi Dress Price: £750.00 www.nineinthemirror.com
Rock-a-Bye Rosie Grey lace bodycon dress Price: £55.00 www.picvpic.com
Camel Cable Knit Nursing Shawl
Oversize Woven Clipframe Bag
Price: £55.00 www.seraphine.com
Price: £27.00 uk.accessorize.com
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ShoeTherapy Fawn Studded Loafer Price: £86.00 www.seraphine.com
OLIVE LEAF PENDANT Price: £2,750 www.tiffany.co.uk
asos maternity skater dress with contrast collar and half sleeve
Nocturne sterling silver black diamond earrings
Price: £28.00 www.asos.com
Price: £625.00 www.georgjensen.com
double c decor sunglasses Price: £340.00 www.cartier.co.uk
MARNI Macrame Top Price: £1160.00 www.nineinthemirror.com
Never Say Never Maternity Mommie Soft Bra Price: £50.00 www.nineinthemirror.com
zorafleurs maternity dress Price: £89.00 www.enviedefraise.co.uk
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style
fab ulous flats
5 Sunglasses Prada Cat Eye Flowers Sunglasses Price: £250.00 www.houseoffraser.co.uk
Caitlyn Sandal Price: £99.00 www.hobbs.co.uk
Chloe Agathea Turtledove sunglasses
We Love
Price: £212.00 www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk
Bonnie Sandal Price: £129.00 www.hobbs.co.uk
Bottega Veneta Cross Sunglasses Price: £289.69 www.shopbop.com
Poppy Shoe Price: £110.00 www.hobbs.co.uk
Chloe Brick sunglasses Price: £176.00 www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk
Tess Shoe Price: £119.00 www.hobbs.co.uk
Tom Ford Pilot Matte Sunglasses Price: £374.00 www.houseoffraser.co.uk
Prior Ballerina Price: £79.00 www.hobbs.co.uk
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style
maternity jeans Blush Under Bump Maternity Jeans Price: £49.00 www.seraphine.com
We Love Isabella Oliver Zadie Super Stretch Skinny Maternity Jeans Price: £95.00 www.isabellaoliver.com
Indigo Ringspun Skinny Maternity Jeans Price: £29.50 www.mothercare.com
Maternity Over The Bump Boyfriend Jeans Price: £30.00 www.mothercare.com
Premium Under Bump Maternity Skinny Jeans Price: £59.00 www.seraphine.com
Denim Maternity Bermuda Shorts
Editors Choice
Price: £39.00 www.seraphine.com
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health & beauty
Health &
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream Price: £47.70 www.dermalogica.co.uk
Pep Start™ Eye Cream A pep rush for eyes. Just 3 seconds to look wide awake, refreshed. Hydrates, brightens, perks you up. Its cool touch and de-puffing tip help keep eyes looking fresh. Smooths the way for makeup, too. Have it on hand. Ophthalmologist Tested.
Price: £22.00 www.clinique.co.uk
Elie Saab Le Parfum The new and updated Le Parfum L’Or Edition is a version of the debut fragrance of the perfume house Elie Saab Le Parfum by the couture designer, which launched in 2011. The fragrance is a limited edition, and being cited by the brand as, “radiant, voluptuous and addictive.”
Price: £58.00 www.eliesaab.com
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beauty
Medium-weight moisturizer to balance combination/dry skin. Deep-moisturizing Lecithin and Aloe Gel nourish while extracts of Mallow, Cucumber and Arnica soothe and hydrate the skin, helping to restore suppleness and tone.
health & beauty
Matt Texture Dry Shampoo Dry formula provides instant root refresh and matt texture with an effortless finish. Price: £7.49 www.toniandguy.com
Essie Nail Varnish Because fashion always starts at the fingertips, Essie’s chip resistant formula and outstanding durability is not only easy to apply and fast drying, but will give your nails superb coverage and a professional finish.
Price: £8.95 www.essie.co.uk
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour All-Over Miracle Oil Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour® All-Over Miracle Oil is a versatile, multi-tasking formula for the face, body and hair. Infused with Tsubaki oil, an ultrahydrating ingredient that works to deliver long-lasting moisture, revealing radiant, healthy-looking skin with a firmer appearance. Price: £29.00 www.elizabetharden.co.uk
Lipstick Love
Nars Hardwired Lipsticks A new formulation in limited edition shades, created exclusively for the NARS LACED WITH EDGE Holiday Collection, Hardwired Lipstick fuses cutting-edge pigments with a high-impact, futuristic sheen.
Prices from: £20.00 www.narscosmetics.co.uk
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box
beauty
jewellery
PERSONALISED BUTTON CUFFLINKS Personalised Intertwined Chain Bracelet
A gorgeous pair of personalised silver button cufflinks threaded with coloured silky cord for a fab splash of colour. Price: £76.00 www.chambersandbeau.com
Highly symbolic, these two intertwined circles represent the unbreakable bond between two sisters, BFFs, a mother and her daughter or two lovers. Price: £69.00 www.mercimaman boutique.com
Olivia Burton rose gold watch? The partnership between the rose gold face and mink leather strap looks so timeless and elegant, and the watch has so many other delicate touches (like a bird motif on the underside) that make it even more perfect. Price: £65.00 www.teapartywithalice.com
PERSONALISED ZODIAC SIGN ROSE CLASP BRACELET A stylish and luxurious, soft leather double wrap bracelet personalised with the starsign of your choice and your special words. Price: £39.00 www.hurleyburley.com
All Things Silver PERSONALISED MEDALLION NECKLACE
Monogram Circle Necklace
This supersize pendant has a gorgeous tactile feel to it. Add a personal mantra or empowering message and adorn with an overlayed tiny heart or star charm.
This beautiful statement monogram circle necklace is both unique and personal.
Price: £130.00 www.monicavinader.com
Price: £42.00 www.annalouoflondon.com
FAMILY TREE NECKLACE The perfect gift for any Mother or Grandmother, this family tree necklace features a list of names and a beautiful family tree pendant. Price: £45.00 www.handonheartjewellery.co.uk
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interiors
A Splash
DREAM COT A sturdy and stable frame provides a solid and safe base for the Dream design cot in which heavily perforated panels on the sides and bottom are mounted, providing substantial ventilation. Price: £1074.71 www.beaneasy.nl
Standalone Wardrobe by Nidi Design Nidi is a new take on children’s furniture by Italian designers Batistella bringing a much need lift to the world of children’s spaces available in an amazing selection of soft hues and bright tones. Price: £965.00 www.nubie.co.uk
Levo Baby Rocker This Aruba Blue looks very stylish in all family spaces. It is suitable from birth to 7 months and the LEVO rocker fits perfectly your interior. It’s wood conception and design contrasts well with other Nursery Furniture and with the Gentle White material. It’s natural rocking follows softly the movements of babies. Price: £148.00 www.nubie.co.uk
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NURSERY
of Colour
Creating Your Dream
interiors
AMAZON JUNGLE SCENE WALL STICKER This wall art graphic contains a larger amount of our popular jungle animal characters plus a second palm tree, so that you can create a large feature wall within your child’s bedroom, nursery or playroom. Price: £92.00 www.vinylimpression.co.uk
Crochet doll, Lilly This cute crotchet doll, with an irresistibly sweet expression measures 40 cm and is crotcheted in 100% cotton with long arms and legs.
This is Dutch Wardrobe - Stair Gable
Price: £49.95 www.sebra.dk
Birdies and Elephant Kids Rug Made from 100% Polypropylene. Due to the high quality of workmanship, the cosy rug pile maintains its look and feel even when it is used extensively. This model is perfectly suitable for every kid’s room, as it has a very sturdy and robust finish. In addition, it is fade resistant and easy to clean. Price: £44.95 www.benuta.co.uk
A stunning luxury children’s wardrobe that is bound to cause a big Wow! Available in 4 sizes. There are three gable designs - this one being Stair Gable.. Price: £1,250.00 www.nubie.co.uk
Handmade Flower Letter Light Gorgeous, unique and completely bespoke, handmade flower letter lights. So you love marquee lights, and also a big fan of the flower letter craze? Then these flower letter lights are perfect for you! Available in our standard colours or have something made completely bespoke to you! Each letter is filled with gorgeous silk flowers and up to 20 warm white battery operated LED fairy lights. Lights have a guaranteed lifetime of 30,000 hours and are powered by 3xAA batteries (which are included). Price: £27.50 www.notonthehighstreet.com
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bambini Vintage Wardrobe The minimalist modern design of the Vintage wardrobe is sure to stand out in your little one’s nursery with ample storage space. Price: £1,705.00 www.bambini furniture.co.uk
Patsy Peacock Mobile The Patsy Peacock Mobile has been wonderfully designed to ease little ones into a harmonious night’s sleep where dreams about favourite animals and whimsical tales from the animal kingdom can be enjoyed. The mobile has been created with soft and comforting pure polyester felt and is finished in a stunning and engaging array of bright and vivacious colours, ideal for igniting the imaginations of little ones. Price: £34.00 www.gigibrooks.com
Newport Cottages Penzance Crib/Cot The Penzance Crib / Cot exudes country chic charm and New England warmth with its hand-turned feet and a beadboard design on each headboar and is a timeless crib / cot that can pass down through the generations. Price: £1,674.00 www.gigibrooks.com
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KIDS DESIGNERS GUILD RUGS POND STREET A Quirky and fun, this cheerful tree shaped rug will make everyone smile. 100% hand tufted acrylic. 10mm pile. Price: £185.00 www.feathermynestinteriors.co.uk
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The Bubble Baby Bed The Bubble Bed has a couple of unique advantages. For starters, its spherical base makes it easy to gently rock an infant so it’s easier to put them to sleep. And besides being lightweight and easy to clean, the clear acrylic plastic is covered in a nano particle titanium dioxide coating which has a photocatalytic effect whereby dirt is automatically degraded when exposed to sunlight. In other words, it cleans itself, and yes, the coating is safe for kids. Price: £2,358.00 www.lana-agiyan.com
Memory Balloon Ceiling Light
Diamond Baby Bathtub
The unique memory balloon is a light inspired by memories of childhood, and is perfect for a child’s room, nursery or anyone with a sense of fun!. Available in eight glossy glass colours: red, green, orange, blue, turquoise, grey, yellow and opal.
Bling. Bling. And more Bling. There is no doubt about it or subtleties when it comes to this piece. It is pure baby bling at its finest, twinkling and shining and grabbing the attention of anyone who sees it.
Price: £155.00 www.notonthehighstreet.com
Price: £6,240.00 www.gigibrooks.com
Babycotpod NIMBUS Inspired by the success of our Cascara™ crib Babycotpod are excited to bring you the new Nimbus™ bassinet which shares the same sleek, modern, contemporary design as Cascara™ but without the hood. Price: £395.00 www.babycotpod.com
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READING
Adult
Bookshelf
3 of the Best
cook books:
Rush Oh! - Shirley Barretts Set in Australia during a difficult whaling season in 1908, this novel celebrates an extraordinary episode when a family of whalers formed a unique bond with a pod of frisky killer whales. The family’s eldest daughter chronicles the tale
The Good Guy - Susan Beale
Eat yourself Pregnant - Zita West
Family Kitchen Cookbook - Caroline
Essential Recipes for Boosting Your Fertility Naturally. More and more couples these days are interested in natural ways to improve their fertility. And having the best possible diet is one of the most important ways in which you can help make a big difference.
Bretherton
Quick and Easy Toddler Recipes - Annabel
Includes recipes, tips and tricks to feed the whole family. Featuring 700 recipes with easy-to-follow instructions and a photograph of each finished dish, this title covers from toddlers to teens and everything from batching, freezing and nutrition.
In this new Quick and Easy book she offers 130 recipes that can be rustled up in minutes. With an eye on nutritional content and appeal for children, as well as speediness for hassled mums and dads.
Karmel
The Lovers - Rod Nordland Written by a Pulitzerwinning journalist, this novel is The Kite Runner meets Romeo and Juliet, but rooted in real-life as it recounts a true story. Zakia is a Sunni, her lover Mohammad Ali is a Shia, and the two must risk their lives on a daily basis to be with each other.
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Inspired by the author’s own experience, The Good Guy is a story of marriage, selfdeception and the pressure to conform in Sixties suburban New England. Set during a time when America was on the cusp of a sexual revolution, the novel examines life under scrutiny in the ‘Keeping up with the Joneses’ era. Ted, a car-tyre salesman in 1960s suburban New England, is a dreamer who craves admiration. His wife, Abigail, longs for a life of the mind. Single-girl Penny just wants to be loved. When a chance encounter brings Ted and Penny together, he becomes enamoured and begins inventing a whole new life with her at its centre. But when this fantasy collides with reality, the fallout threatens everything, and everyone, he holds dear. The Good Guy is a deeply compelling debut about love, marriage and what happens when good intentions and self-deception are taken to extremes.
The Versions of Us - Laura Barnett Similar to the film Sliding Doors, this novel explores the small moments when our lives could have turned out entirely differently. A love story told three ways, the novel - set in 1958 - follows Cambridge students Eva and Jim, and Eva’s lover, David.
TRAVEL
babymoon What is a Babymoon? A last vacation taken by expecting couples before the birth of their baby. Pamper yourself with prenatal spa treatments especially designed for pregnant women. Enjoy especially designed babymoon packages which can include: unlimited complimentary in-room movies, late check-out, cravings bag, foodie treats, cigars and sport massages for dad-to-be, photo shoots, nursery tile classes, breathing classes, yoga sessions, pregnancy massage for mom-to-be and non-alcoholic cocktails. Or go on a shopping spree with a personal shopper to show you all the beautiful baby boutiques.
What is the safest time to travel? According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the safest time for a pregnant woman to travel is during the second trimester
Up to how many weeks before giving birth is it allowed to fly? After 28 weeks, most airlines require a letter from your doctor. There are many different restrictions per airline. We suggest that you check if the airliner you are using has specific restrictions for pregnant women or see our chart below.
are more susceptible to, and often helpless against, the various diseases they may be carrying. • avoid countries with health concerns – you won’t be able to take malaria medication or have all vaccinations, always talk to your doctor first before booking your trip.
Do you have some tips during the flight? • wear flat and comfortable shoes. • place a pillow against the lower back to ease strain. • try to walk every two hours, this will help combat swelling and discomfort. • keep hydrated and avoid coffee and tea. Drink plenty of water, at least one liter for every two hours in flight. • keep your seatbelt low around your hips, not around your abdomen.
Traveling to countries Do you have with health some tips to prepare myself concerns! for the trip? The safety of you and your baby
3 European Spa Breaks by babymoon
Paphos Babymoon at Almyra Almyra is offering parents to be a beloved Babymoon filled with delights to celebrate their precious time together before the arrival of their bundle of joy. The Almyra Babymoon leaves you fit for birth.
Austria Babymoon at Hoteldorf Gruner Baum An unforgettable babymoon journey into the secret valley, Hoteldorf Grüner Baum in Austria is a secret hidaway for parents to be. Relax in pure nature and take a walk through the pure and fresh air at the edge of the national park Hohe Tauern, while getting pampered in our SPA.
Ready? Take off……
• take (copies) of medical records in your bag. • know your blood type. • get a list of hospitals from the tourist board and keep a list of emergency contacts. • when you take a flight, reserve an aisle seat so that you can easily access the bathroom and move about the cabin. • wear a high factor sunscreen and stick to bottled water. • avoid diving, skiing and altitudes higher than 13,000 ft. • avoid mosquitoes, expectant mothers
always comes first. Therefore avoid traveling to areas where malaria and yellow fever occurs (yellow fever – Central South America and parts of equatorial Africa). For detailed information about vaccination during pregnancy, we would like to refer to the website of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Department of Health and Human Services – USA). View related travel health information of your travel destination wwwnc.cdc.gov Detailed information about planning a healthy pregnancy and traveling while pregnant wwwnc.cdc.gov.
France, Evian-Les-Bains Babymoon The Hilton Evian-les-Bains welcomes expecting couples for an indulgent break including: mother to be 80 minute Intuitif massage and father to be 75 minute Gautama treatments.
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TRAVEL
Grand Escapes family getaways IN THE uk
Holiday Rental at Oast House Chiddingly, East Sussex This is a “fairy tale” family house, set in the extensive grounds of Pekes Manor House. A wonderful house, which consists of two large (17ft diameter) round towers, that were originally used for drying hops for beer making during the late 19th century. The house also has a delightful “country style” kitchen, with green tiled floor and light oak fitted units either side. At one end stands a stripped pine dresser, which displays the china you use and in the centre is a magnificent light oak table that can seat 12. The house is up a driveway of about 350 yards, which makes it very peaceful and safe for children. Visitors have the use of part of the grounds including a large lawn area, with a badminton court. They also have shared use of the hard macadam style tennis court and exotic swimming pool.
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Family Luxury at Moonfleet Manor.
Farwood Barton
Rippledown
Colyton, Devon
Deal, Kent
No matter what the weather does, fun is paramount at Moonfleet Manor. With indoor and outdoor play areas, a cinema, heated indoor pool, a fabulous crèche, great walks and nearby family attractions – the children will be entertained all day, every day. And for those in need of some grown-up time, parents can have a fabulous evening meal at our Mediterranean-style restaurant, or spend some soothing ‘me-time’ in the relaxing treatment rooms.
Historic, secluded, courtyard setting, contemporary barn conversion, vaulted ceilings, beams, with stunning views of Coly Valley from every room. Under floor heating and log burners. Tennis court, games barn, large lawn, patio, fishing in pond and river on farm. 15 minutes from heritage Jurassic Coast beaches.
Set in three acres of beautiful woodland and landscaped grounds this historic family house is ideally situated to explore the Kent Coast and Countryside. South East Kent also offers many visitors attractions for families with children and Rippledown is in close proximity to a number of Zoos, Farms and Parks..
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Moonfleet Manor, Weymouth, Dorset, Enjoy a family break in a splendid Georgian manor house overlooking Chesil Beach in West Dorset. Situated in unspoiled countryside, this World Heritage site is simply magical, where the tranquility of the surroundings meets the quirky colonial décor of the homely interior
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TRAVEL
Walton Castle
Battery Cottage
Clevedon, Somerset With 8 bedrooms, 8 turrets, an indoor swimming pool, 4 acres of beautiful grounds, a stunning setting, entertainment suites, 2 function rooms, Walton Castle is just perfect for large and small family get togethers.
Coverack, Cornwall
Longs Park Castle Trowbridge, Wiltshire There is an almost endless list of fun things to do during your stay at Walton Castle, only limited by your imagination.
Stunning self catering holiday house. Impressive Grade 2 listed folly castle boasting most of its original features, sleeps 12 in the main castle and an extra 4 in the Clock House 50 feet away which is a completely self contained, ideal for an entire family.
With exclusive use on a self catering basis, the Castle is perfect for family gatherings, with its lounge to cosy up in front of the fire whilst reminiscing, or creating family meals in the beautiful octagonal fully fitted kitchen whilst the children play safely outside.
The Castle has a fully equipped children’s play area, and within walking distance, there are ruins, a large fishing lake, a paddock and some woodland.
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The Ickworth Hotel Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Welcome to this country house hotel, where luxury and family life go hand-in-hand. Climb trees, ride bikes and spot deer in 1,800 acres of parkland, then chill out with delectable cuisine, country views and child-friendly facilities on tap. Just two hours from London, the Ickworth Hotel is enveloped in rolling Suffolk countryside. Here you can sip champagne in the Italianate gardens, follow geo-caching clues around the estate, or free-wheel along the Grand Tour bicycle route. Once you’ve enjoyed a breath of fresh air, relax with the family in elegant hotel surroundings, or hunker down in a private apartment in The Lodge.
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Battery Cottage is an idyllic Cornish cottage, a stone’s throw from the sea, with panoramic views from almost every room. In Winter months think of sheepskin rugs on flagstone floors, driftwood frames, star lanterns, an Aga and an open fire. In Summer, have breakfast on the beach, pack up a picnic for a cliff-top walk, watch the sunset on the terrace or just kick back and relax at this heavenly hideaway. The cottage is made for families. Its little wooden garden gate opens directly onto the village park – the most beautiful playground in the world with incredible views from the slide and swings. From a full size cot, playpen and highchair to a steriliser and rocking chair – you’ll find lots of helpful things to make travelling with a baby or toddler that much easier. www.boltholebythesea.co.uk
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travel
VTech Kidizoom Action Cam Kidizoom Action Cam is a light and multi-functional camera for kids with interesting features. Take great photos and videos on the move, add fun effects or use time-lapse function to capture great action shots. Price: £39.99 www.argos.co.uk
Bouncy Tiger Bag A purpose designed backpack contains a pocket for a 7in touch screen tablet, allowing the user to play movies/Games and access the Internet on the move. Price: £24.95 www.loubilou.com
Travel Goodies We Love trunki Yondi Blue - Bert Yondi is a specially designed travel pillow that connects under the chin with hidden magnets to form a soft and supportive cushion. Price: £12.99 www.trunki.co.uk
Pacific Blue Flyte Whether your little traveller is hitting the beach or taking on the city, they’ll sail through the crowds on the original Pacific Blue Flyte. Price: £69.99 www.zincflyte.com
Grobag Carnival Travel Baby Sleep Bag Celebrate sleep with fab and funky animal characters on the Carnival Grobag. Bursting with colour and energy, it’s sure to help your youngster wake up in a party mood.. Price: £26.99 www.baby wants.co.uk
The Shrunks Toddler Travel Bed The Shrunks Toddler Travel Bed is an inflatable bed that is perfect for sleepovers, holidays and children transitioning to a big bed. Price: £59.95 www.theshrunks.com
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BoostApak Cover Hello Kitty The BoostApak cover is an easy way to change the look of your BoostApak without buying a new one!. Price: £24.99 www.trunki.co.uk
real HEALTH life
First
Aid for Bites and Stings
As the weather gets warmer and more settled it is great to be able to spend more time outdoors. However exploring the park is not without hazards and this article gives you the knowledge to help if your child is stung or bitten.
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real life HEALTH
Stin gs – Wha t to do
An ima l bites
Tick bites
Spring is when sleepy wasps and bees start to appear and children are particularly susceptible to being stung.
Although most dogs are friendly, they will bite if provoked.
Ticks are tiny creatures that live in woodland and grassy areas. They are blood sucking and bite into the skin to feed on blood. Initially they are extremely small, but swell as they eat and can eventually become pea sized and therefore easier to spot and remove.
Bee stings – if someone is stung by a bee and the sting is still in the skin, quickly flick it out using your thumb nail or a credit card. Do not be tempted to squeeze the sting or to try and remove it with tweezers as this can introduce more of the allergen into the body and therefore increase any possible allergic reaction. Wasps and other stinging insects do not leave the sting behind in the wound.
If the child has a local reaction, a wrapped ice pack applied to the area can quickly help to reduce the swelling. Piriton (Chlorphenramine antihistamine) is really effective at reducing the reaction to the bite, but should only be given with prior written parental authorisation. If the child shows any signs of a full body reaction to the sting and has any difficulty breathing, call an ambulance immediately and use their Adrenaline Auto-injector if they have one. Reassuring the child and positioning them appropriately can make a major difference to their recovery. The child should be kept warm and dry. If a child is very short of breath, they should be encouraged to sit in an upright position to help their breathing. If a child is not having difficulty breathing, but is pale, cold, clammy, feeling sick and thirsty – they should lie down with their legs raised to help increase the circulation to their vital organs. They should stay lying down even if they appear to recover, as sitting or standing them up could be dangerous. Encourage them to turn their head to one side if they are likely to vomit. They should be covered to keep them warm and kept in this position until the paramedics arrive.
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Bites from animals can be jagged and frequently get infected. If an animal bite has punctured the skin, it is important to wash the wound really well and look out for any signs of infection. It is sensible to get any bite that has punctured the skin looked at by a medical professional. Often the surface of the wound may not look too serious, however the bite can penetrate quite deeply and inject infected matter under the skin. If the wound looks red and becomes inflamed, hot, or angry looking, it is infected and the casualty will need antibiotics.
Ticks can carry Lymes disease and should ideally be removed by a medical professional. If this is not possible, they should be very carefully removed with tweezers, gently pulling with out twisting in any way. It is possible for the tick to be only half removed and to leave its mouthparts in the skin. This can lead to infection and will need medical treatment.
The initial treatment for a bite is the same as for any other wound, except it is important to wash it thoroughly, if you are not happy doing this consult a medical professional.
Never burn the tick off, or try and use chamicals to kill it.
• reassure the child • wash the wound thoroughly with clean water • apply pressure to stop bleeding • be ready to treat for shock.
Cover up when walking in woodland and long grasses and always check yourself, your clothes and your dog on your return.
Note: Outside the UK, if someone is bitten or licked in a wound, it is really important to get medical attention very fast and have anti-rabies medication. It is also important to ensure that the child is covered for tetanus.
Keep the tick in a container to show to the medical professionals so they can ensure has been removed entirely.
Lymes disease is a serious illness in humans, characterised by flu like symptoms, lethargy and aches and pains. 50% of people with Lymes disease develop a classic bulls eye type rash, which can appear on any part of the body and not necessarily where they were bitten. If you are worried you might have contracted Lymes disease, visit your doctor urgently. If Lymes Disease is diagnosed and treated quickly it is possible to make a full recovery, however it can cause paralysis, arthritis, meningitis and severe long term problems.
It is highly recommended that you attend a practical or online First Aid course to learn how to help in a medical emergency First Aid for life and onlinefirstaid.com provides this information for guidance and it is not in any way a substitute for medical advice. First Aid for Life is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made, or actions taken based on this information. The best way to be prepared for action in an emergency is to attend a practical First Aid course. For more information please visit: www.firstaidforlife.org.uk or contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk 0208 675 4036
COMPETITION
Win a Cuddledry® Baby Bath Towel with Metanium Metanium is giving away five Cuddledry ‘handsfree’ Baby Bath Towels (RRP £29-99)and a sample of Metanium Everyday Easy Spray Barrier Lotion. Double-action Metanium Easy Spray protects and moisturises the skin to help prevent nappy rash. Two sprays should be enough to form a thin protective layer that protects the skin. Pat around the area to maximise coverage. No need to rub in. The Cuddledry Baby Bath Towel is worn like an apron, keeping you dry and leaving both hands free to lift your baby from the bath.
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style
Polo Ralph Lauren patchwork Collar Dress Price: £59.00 www.harrods.com
100% CASHMERE SUNSHINE BONNET Price: £29.00 www.suehillchildrenswear.com
FOOTLESS BACK-OPENING SLEEPSUITS Price: £38.00 www.babymori.com
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mori YOGA PANTS Price: £28.00 www.babymori.com
MOULIN ROTY Rucksack Price: £29.00 www.melijoe.com
beautiful boutique
JAMES SHIRT & ROMPER SHORTS Price: £89.00 www.suehillchildrenswear.com
Sophia Webster Riley Kapowski Hi-Top Trainers Price: £84.00 www.alexandalexa.com
Bugzz Pirate Umbrella Price: £9.99 www.welliesandworms.co.uk
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Cyrillus Red and White Seersucker Smock Dress Price: £25.00 www.alexandalexa.com
Polo Ralph Lauren All-In-One, Hat And Teddy Set Price: £65.00 www.harrods.com
Polo Ralph Lauren Soft Teddy Bear Price: £45.00 www.harrods.com
Sophia Webster Ariba Tropical Sandals Price: £111.00 www.alexandalexa.com
CLASSIC SWING COAT PALE PINK MERINO CASHMERE Price: £85.00 www.suehillchildrenswear.com
Cyrillus Pale Blue Cardigan Price: £20.00 www.alexandalexa.com
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Polo Ralph Lauren Floral Barn Jacket Price: £1099.00 www.harrods.com project-baby.co.uk
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Sweater, cream stripe, Price: £15.00
Shorts, brick red, Price: £9.00
Unisex Textured Front Cardigan Price: £26.00 www.thewhitecompany.com
Pirate’s Life Jersey Shortie - White Price: £22.00 www.thewhitecompany.com
Boys Hooded Bear Towel Price: £20.00 www.thewhitecompany.com
Baby Girls’ Short Sleeve Ruffle Tutu Dress Price: £28.00 www.thewhitecompany.com
Baby Boy’s Short Sleeve Shortie Price: £18.00 www.thewhitecompany.com
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aDVERTORIAL
Jack N’ Jill
revival fills the gap in children’s oral care
With a cute cosmetic overhaul and a complete reformulation, Australian natural toothpaste brand Jack N’ Jill is back on the dental-care radar and conquering the children’s market with its natural oral care range, which can now be found in more than 35 countries around the world. Originally established in the 1940s, the Jack N’ Jill brand was a household name and is fondly remembered by the many Aussie kids raised in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Today, the family business has been revived by Melbourne-based couple Rachel and Justin Bernhaut, who, after their own personal light bulb moment, realised the product is still very relevant for today’s health-conscious parents. “The birth of our two children saw us question what our kids came into contact with on a daily basis and we knew other parents were also looking for more natural personal care options for their families,” Justin said. “We quickly realised there were limited natural alternatives to the traditional toothpaste formulations available. Living in New York, and increasingly conscious about the well being of our children and the environment, we knew there was a market for Jack N’ Jill. With that in mind we decided to go back to my roots and revamp a brand that had once been so loved in Australia.” Justin used his pharmaceutical background to make the first 50,000 tubes of toothpaste by hand using the original machinery inherited from his family. The rest, as they say, is history. Jack N’ Jill is now sold in more than 35 countries with the range incorporating toothpaste of various flavours; toothbrushes – both manual and electric; silicone finger brushes – perfect for cleaning
gums and first teeth; and rinse cups – all designed to make brushing fun and most importantly, safe for kids. All Jack N’ Jill products are made using only organic and natural ingredients with the packaging designed to be minimal, recyclable and BPA free. The toothbrushes even have handles produced from non-GMO corn starch, which are biodegradable and recyclable. In an age where people are increasingly looking to make the switch from chemical-laden products to more sustainable substitutes, Jack N’ Jill offers parents a choice and a natural alternative to their children’s oral care. “We know that teeth-brushing can often be a hard task with kids and our range aims to make the process easier by using cute graphics, fruit-flavoured ingredients and music to keep both parents and children happy.” More importantly it’s safe, as children have a tendency to swallow toothpaste rather than spit it out. It is the only kids toothpaste brand recognised by the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Skin Deep researchers to have a danger score of ‘1’ – the safest rating possible. As the business continues to grow, the team has been looking at ways to expand the range with new products in the pipeline and are always investigating ways to further reduce its environmental footprint.
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development
Read good parenting books. Then read more.
Parenting
Goals for 2016
One of my favourite quotes is “The definition of insanity is doing the same things over and over expecting different results.” Same rule applies to parenting. If you want to build a better relationship with your kids, improve your child’s behavior and overall improve your family’s health, nothing will change unless you change. The good news is that sometimes it only takes small changes to experience big results. In a perfect world all of us would already be implementing all of these goals below. Statistics show that most parents are not. So read through this important list of Parenting Goals and embrace 1 or 2 that you can implement starting today – and keep this goal for the entire year.
Hug your kids every day.
Get rid of all fizzy drinks, fruit juices, sports drinks and any sugary beverage from your home. Why? Sugary drinks single-handedly contribute to mass numbers of cancer, obesity, behavioral problems, cavities, ADHD, ADD, sleep disorders…and the list goes on. If you make the simple dietary change for your family in 2016 to kick the sugary drink habit (and stick to water as your drink of choice), you will make tremendous positive changes for your family. And don’t be fooled by diet drinks. They are equally as unhealthy as the others.
Learn to calm yourself down before you discipline your children. Remember those bumper stickers from the ’80’s “Have You Hugged Your Kid Today”? In 2016 we need to plaster that sticker on our foreheads. Many kids are starving for emotional affection from their parents. So hug your kids every day. And don’t forget “I love you” a few times each week also!
We all lose our temper, raise our voices and feel outraged at the things our kids do sometimes. One of the best parenting tips I ever learned was to take a deep breath, count to 10 and even walk away from my child when I feel like exploding, yelling or spanking. Nobody wins in a situation when tempers are flaring. A calm, cool, collected parent has a lot more positive influence than an upset parent.
Why? Parenting is the most important job in the world – but comes with the least amount of professional training. Most parents rely on friends, family or their sister for their best parenting advice. What if you were going in for heart surgery and the surgeon looked down at you and said, “I’m not a licensed physician and I’ve never been to medical school. But my dad was a doctor so I’m just going to call him and ask how I should operate on you.” You would be dumbfounded. We expect our doctors, teachers, pastors and even our hair dressers to be professionally trained and “with the times”. Why are we not expecting the same level of training and professionalism with parents? Be a coachable parent. Let parenting experts guide you through the most important job you will ever do. Your kids deserve it!
Limit media to 30 minutes each day. Many studies show that more than 1 hour of screen time (TV, computers, cell phones, video games, tablets, etc…) contribute to sleep disorders, obesity, poor physical activity, behavioral problems, ADHD…and more. No matter now much your kids try to convince you otherwise, your Play Station will never provide your kids equal physical or mental benefits to a bike ride, card game, jump rope or swimming pool.
Get your kids to bed 15 minutes earlier than you normally do. Why? Next to poor diet, lack of sleep is the biggest contributor to physical and mental health problems. Studies show that an extra 15 minutes of sleep in children increased their school grades, IQ scores and overall daily well-being.
Spend 20 minutes of one-on-one quality time with your kids every day: Go bike riding/walking, play a board game, make art, cook together, throw a ball…etc. Sitting in front of the TV together is not quality time. Quality time is most child’s love language. Quality time is what kids are starved for. Quality time is free. It only takes minutes to fill a child’s emotional tank.
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LIFESTYLE
Peter Rabbit Wooden Skittles Play along with Peter Rabbit and his friends Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mr Jeremy Fisher, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Tom Kitten and Flopsy with this charming set of wooden skittles. Price: £18.99 www.peterrabbitstore.co.uk
The Beatrix Potter 50p Coin Collector Album
Peter Rabbit Pull-Along Peter has four wooden wheels a soft plush Peter and a pull cord so he can be lead around by little hands!
Collect the official United Kingdom Beatrix Potter 50p coins in circulation A specially designed album inspired by Beatrix’s own illustrations.
Price: £19.99 www.peterrabbitstore.co.uk
Price: £5.00 www.royalmint.com
Peter Rabbit Puzzle Train Peter Rabbit 2016 UK 50p BU Coin
This wonderful wooden puzzle train includes an engine and 3 carriages carrying Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck and Mr Fisher. Price: £12.99 www.peterrabbitstore.co.uk
The first and only official UK coin to celebrate Peter Rabbit. Presented in fold-out packaging inspired by Beatrix’s own illustrations.
150th Anniversary of Beatrix Potter 2016 UK 50p Gold Proof Coin
Price: £10.00 www.royalmint.com
The first official United Kingdom coin to celebrate Beatrix Potter’s lifeEndorsed by Frederick Warne & Co (a Penguin Random House company).
PETER RABBIT WOODEN PICTURE BLOCKS Your little one will love building their very own Peter Rabbit world with this set of 16 beautiful wooden picture blocks.
Price: £675.00 www.royalmint.com
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Wedgwood Peter Rabbit Children’s Tea Set This gorgeous and charming tea set is perfect for both children and the young at heart. Price: £85.00 www.design55online.co.uk
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ADVERTORIAL
4
Toys We Love
for your toddler
Award Winning Babycup Promoting Dental Health in Babies
GOTZ Brush and Style Pony Price: £54.95 www.harrods.com
introducing the babycup Babycup is a British brand working hard to bring healthy little cups to every highchair.
Tidlo City of London Train Set Price: £39.95 www.spottygiraffe.com
Paddington Price: £59.95 www.harrods.com
Created by mum of three Sara Keel, Babycup Baby & oddler First Cups are “Little cups for little people” that support oral and dental health and encourage sipping - proven to be best for orthodontic development and fine motor skills.
Le Toy Van Mayberry Manor Price: £128.95 www.spottygiraffe.com
Lightweight, translucent and just the right size for little hands, the mini open cups are designed for weaning onwards but are also suitable for cup-feeding infants to help establish breastfeeding or support latch problems. They are BPA free, dishwasher and steriliser safe and an essential for every highchair.
For further information, please visit: www.babycup.co.uk
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FOOD & DRINK
8 Steps
We Love
To Weaning
1. Choose the appropriate
time. The success you have has much to do with when you decide to wean your baby from the bottle.
2. Introduce your child to a
personalised peter rabbit cake
beaker cup. This introduction can begin as early as 6 months of age.
3. Allow the baby to explore the cup. He or she may even “play” with it rather than drink from it during the initial introduction. You will see him or her trying to use it as he or she becomes more familiar with it.
personalised royal baby biscuit tin It’s no secret that here at Biscuiteers we love celebrating all things Royal, so it only seemed fitting to welcome the arrival of Royal Baby number two with a limited edition collection of royally good biscuits. Price: £43.50 www.biscuiteers.com
4. Give the baby a beaker
instead of a bottle during mealtime. Begin using the cup at one meal for a means of liquid once the child is familiar with the cup. This may occur at 8-to-10 months old.
5. Use the cup instead of a bottle during other feedings.
6. Replace your baby’s bottle at
other meals slowly until all meals are eaten with a beaker cup instead of a bottle.
We’ve created a special personalised cake featuring our favourite little rabbit; Peter. Our triple-layered sponge has features Peter Rabbit in Mr McGregor’s garden carefully hand-iced onto our delicious sponge cake. Price: £70.00 www.biscuiteers.com
perso nalised message chocolates medium tin If you’re looking to spoil them with some lovely hand-iced chocolates, but none of our themed tins quite fits the mood, why not choose our Personalised Message Chocs? A charming illustrated tin packed with 24 gorgeous hand iced chocolates.
jeremy fisher biscuit card
Price: £35.00 www.biscuiteers.com
This extra-special biscuit card has been inspired by our favourite adventurous frog; Jeremy Fisher. Hand-iced to perfection our Jeremy Fisher biscuit card makes a perfect present for new babies Price: £10.95 www.biscuiteers.com
7. Remain consistent during the
weaning process. Going back and forth between the bottle and beaker cup during meals will only confuse the child.
8. Offer your child a beaker cup
instead of a bottle during other times of the day such as nap time, snack time and bedtime preparation.
Most babies are ready to give up their bottles and formula at 12 months.
beatrix potter biscuit tin
London biscuit tin
The Tales of Beatrix Potter have come to the Biscuiteers! Our talented team have been busy carefully hand-icing our favourite Beatrix Potter characters to go in our beautiful gift tin. It’s the perfect present for new babies, christenings and special birthdays! Best enjoyed with a Beatrix Potter story at bedtime.
This biscuit tin is a celebration of everyone’s favourite London icons. Our hand-iced biscuits are perfectly packaged in our London illustrated tins and can be popped in the post for delivery to someone special. Featuring black cabs, red telephone boxes, tube signs as well as landmarks like the London Eye, Tower Bridge and Big Ben.
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75% of fathers don’t read to their children.
daddy
Plea se do the Voices By Charlie Swinbourne.
Every family has a bedtime routine, and we are no different. At around 6.15pm every night, it begins. Our daughters have their bath, brush their teeth, get their pyjamas on, and then, usually after a number of protests and appeals, they finally agree to settle into bed ready for my wife and I to read them their stories. Reading with them is really important to us. Our daughters are four and two years old, and because they’re both into different books, we swap who we read to every night. Martha, four, is currently into Horrid Henry tales. Meanwhile, Edie, two, loves The Tiger Who Came To Tea. Our evenings have been like this for nearly three years so, until recently, I thought reading to my girls every night was perfectly normal – that all dads do it. But it turns out I am in the minority, because according to Booktrust, only one in eight fathers reads with his children. Its statistics show that in 25 per cent of cases, this is because fathers work late, and I must confess, the fact that I work from home makes my nightly commitment to telling tales a lot easier. But what about the other 75 per cent? Interviews showed that one of the main reasons some fathers don’t read with their kids is because they see reading as a female – the mother’s – domain. These findings are worrying, because fathers reading with their children has been proven to boost academic success, and leads to improved social and emotional wellbeing. Booktrust is running a campaign called Get Dads Reading as a result. So what do I see as the benefits of reading with my kids? First, after all the playful chaos of the day, I find reading with my girls a special, calm time. Because I read with them one-to-one, it’s a rare occasion when they have my full focus, and I have theirs, without any of life’s distractions.
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Stories also give my girls their first stepping stones to understanding the world outside our home. We learn about the human condition through stories, and it’s no less true for children. By stealth, stories place them in other people’s shoes, and help them empathise with others – even it’s just a frightened mouse trying to survive the attentions of the Gruffalo! As well as teaching them about the wider world, reading to my children has taught them about me, and me about them. Through our nightly routine, I know what my girls find funny or sad. I find out what they don’t know and get the chance to explain words and concepts to them as we go along. You could say reading to them helps me see things through their eyes. Because I’ve read with them, I find I can explain other areas of life more easily. When I told them recently about a relative who is moving house to get more room, I only had to reference Julia Donaldson’s book A Squash And A Squeeze to help them understand. There are so many good reasons for fathers to read with their children. For me, the biggest of all is that it’s made us closer. That’s something that can’t be bought – it comes from the time we spend day in, day out, travelling to magical worlds together.
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5 Book Picks
FOR your toddler Gorilla By Anthony Browne
First published in 1983. A child feels neglected by her father, who she feels works too hard and never has time for her. The night before her birthday, a Gorilla toy given to her by her father comes to live and leads her on some wonderful adventures.
3 of the Best Night Lamps
mybuddy lamp With its friendly appearance, myBuddy is bound to comfort your child in the bedroom, making it the perfect companion from bedtime to wake-up time. The table light helps children to fall asleep and stay in bed until it’s time to get up.
Price: £5.59 www.lovereading4kids.co.uk
A Bit Lost By Chris Haughton A Bit Lost’s plot is one well-travelled by children’s books – a small animal loses its parent/s and receives unhelpful help from another creature/ other creatures until, by a process of elimination, they are reunited. Price: £6.99 www.waterstones.com
Lost and Found By Oliver Jeffers Oliver Jeffers’ second book – and the first to bring together the boy and his penguin – is a heartwarming tale of adventure and friendship. A penguin turns up at the door of a small boy, and the boy attempts to get him home again.. Price: £8.00 www.booksplea.se
The Sleep Book By Dr Seuss It’s so well known that it’s easy to forget how good Theodor Seuss Geisel’s art is. Like his wordplay, the artworks he created under the pen name of Dr Seuss are a celebration of the power of imagination. Price: £8.54 www.wordery.com
I Want My Hat Back By Jon Klassen A lot of kids books are overflowing with niceness. The characters are charming – or at least inoffensive – they have a lovely time and nothing worse than a mild upset that’s made good at the end, with lessons learned all round. Price: £4.68 www.wordery.com
Price: £39.95 www.glow.co.uk
Cloud b Twilight Turtle Blue Twilight Turtle Tunes uses wireless Bluetooth technology to combine sound and starlight, projecting a magical starry sky whilst playing soft melodies and soothing sounds.
CozyGlo are the fun new, multifunctional nightlights for kids and babies. Price: £24.95 www.babylurve.co.uk Features include:
Linea Wise Owl • Thermometer Ceramic Table Lamp • Stopwatch This lovely ornamental ceramic owl doubles • Free standing and up as a novelty table lamp. Cleverly cut holes mains powered allow light to radiate out from its body of • Countdown light fering a warm, gentle glow to any shelf or corner.
timer • Clock • Dimmer • Light alarm
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SlumberSac Baby Sleeping Bag
Nuna Rebl This is a genius soloution, your toddler kicks off his covers at nigzht but normal sleeping bags dont accomodate for the stages of standing in their cots. Slumbersac have come up with this invention, a sleeping bag with legs. So if like our home its freezing they can stay in their sleeping bag. They can crawl and stand with ease. Nothing stopping baby now. Price: ÂŁ20.99 www.slumbersac.co.uk
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i-size compliant 360 degree swivel, Isofix. Stage 0+/1 (birth - 4 years approx) A car seat that meets all the latest safety guidelines and features to make your life that much easier. I love the padding and comfort levels of the Nuna and a five point harness features some lovely thick padding making your child comfortable and safe. There are seven recline positions, simple to install with green locking indicators for peace of mind. Full review on our website.
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Nuna SENA
Nuna travel cot is as easy as 1-2-3. Need to stay at grandmas or going on holiday? This travel cot is so simple to assemble and fold away. Complete with the changer for a real easy stress free travel soloution. It has two height settings with a comfortable mattress, your little one may just like this more than your cot at home... Price ÂŁ150.00 www.nuna.eu
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Phillips avent 4 in 1
Oxo booster
This baby food maker helps you prepare delcious homemade meals, making meal time effortless and nutritous. We had a good play with this and it really was quick and easy to use. If you are going to make your own meals for your little one I highly reccomend this Phillips Avent 4 in -----1 I couldn’t live without ours now. Price: £99.99 www.johnlewis.com Looking for a simple seat soloution for home and away, the OXO booster seat is a simple but practical design, making dinner time easy. If like ourselves you don’t like your little one sitting in restaurant highchairs then this is the answer for you.
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SkinFix Snax mamas & papas high chair
We have tried this with my neices who suffer badly with eczema and within days it was starting to improve, after months of searching and trying various makes we have finally found something that eases the itczh, skin fix is genius. If you have eczema and lare ooking for a product to help and soothe look no further.
This Mamas and Papas high chair is perfect for those messy meal times and with a lovely large tray there is plenty of room. This chair has adjustable sitting postitions and folds away neatly. We have a slightly higher table and with six height positions it was perfect. There is a large basket underneath to either catch food or store toys, I’ll go with toys.
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More than just a nightlight... Dog Tired? I will help you! Dimmer Sleep Trainer Thermometer Clock/Stopwatch
Beatrice the Rescue Dog Visit www.cozyglo.co.uk to meet me and my friends. project-baby.co.uk
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Clubs & Classes puddle ducks
The swimming and life-saving skills your little one is taught on the Puddle Ducks programme will stay with them… for life! Skills for Life means that at Puddle Ducks, every child is taught to swim using a tailored programme that is unique to them, and their levels of ability and confidence, within our structured framework – we keep it fun and we know that it works!
yoga bellies
YogaBellies offer authentic classes, therapies and workshops for women and children at every stage of their lives including pregnancy and birth; for post-partum mum and baby and now also, yoga for children. We offer yoga for women from mentruation to post menopausal. We even have a revolutionary new Birth Preparation course called Birth ROCKS for mums and their birth partners. The sessions incorporate a range of authentic yogic and holistic techniques.
Little Kickers
With a network of 1,500 coaches and 210 franchises in 16 countries, we’re Little Kickers are now the world’s biggest and most successful pre-school football academy and there’s plenty more to come. They are constantly enhancing their classes with the help of their experts.
www.puddleducks.com
www.yogabellies.co.uk
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Totstars
Baby Ballet
La jolie ronde
Stagecoach Theatre Arts is a highly regarded network of performing arts schools with a proven record of delivering quality dance, drama and singing lessons to youngsters worldwide.
An award-winning baby ballet Song and Dance Academy with an exciting educational movement to music programme.
Over the years Stagecoach has provided a springboard for some of the UK’s leading young talent and has had the privilege of watching thousands of kids grow in confidence and ability. They offer brilliant kids’ parties, children’s holiday activities involving musical theatre and drama workshops. www.stagecoach.co.uk
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Designed to encourage babies and young children to enjoy the joys of song and dance, baby ballet has built up a fantastic reputation for providing children with the opportunity to express themselves within a fun, safe and caring environment. www.babyballet.co.uk
La Jolie Ronde is a leading provider of language learning through extracurricular language classes and the supply of language teaching resources. Hundreds of thousands of children learn French and Spanish each week either in the classroom or in one of our after-school or lunchtime classes. La Jolie Ronde provides a proven method with a solid underlying structure that enables children, aged between 3 & 11 years old, to progress year after year in French and Spanish. www.lajolieronde.co.uk
To appear in our Clubs & Classes section contact us at: natasha@project-baby.co.uk
kiddy cook
Fun Cooking Classes for Kids Aged 4 – 11yrs. During each session the children have fun with hands-on gastronomic experiments and recipes and they are encouraged to learn about ‘good’ food and to explore new flavours in an educational and fun way. Each workshop encourages the students to discover the excitement that food can bring. Children get involved in the whole cooking process from reading the recipes to weighing and measuring the ingredients. www.kiddycook.co.uk
Water Babies
Hartbeeps
At Hartbeeps they put your child at the heart of their magical, musical adventures. They offer original and super fun, developmental baby classes, toddler classes and pre-school classes, as well as educational sessions, pregnancy classes, stay & play with baby discos, and fabulous children’s parties.
Clubs & Classes Monkey Music
All of our classes are set to a soundtrack of original songs, remixed nursery rhymes and lullabies. We take you and your little one on a sound journey and bring the story to life.
Monkey Music has an award winning reputation for innovative, beautifully presented music classes for each stage of your little one’s development, from 3 months to 4 years. Amazing puppets, hand crafted props, specialist percussion instruments, movement, bubbles and lots more. Guaranteed giggles and learning, great for making friends too!
www.hartbeeps.com
www.monkeymusic.co.uk
Diddi Dance
rugbytots Rugbytots is the first of its kind; a specifically designed play programme using the multiple skills of Rugby to create a fun and enjoyable environment whilst developing basic core motor skills.
Water Babies is the UK’s leading baby swim school, teaching a core skill to hundreds of babies & children every week. The courses are very different to traditional swimming lessons. For a start, because they only use warm water pools, babies can join them from birth. And while the emphasis is on having fun, their course is carefully structured, with progressive lesson plans for each week. www.waterbabies.co.uk
At Diddi Dance they realise and encourage endless enthusiasm and energy in an action packed, full of fun 45 minute dance class. Using various dancing games and exercises, bells, hoops and dance ribbons to their own funky pop songs so your little one not only improves their rhythm and co-ordination but also their social and gross motor skills. Classes are ideally suited for both boys and girls between 2-4 years old, however they have had children as young as 16 months.
All Rugbytots lead coaches are paediatric first aiders, Rugby qualified coaches, CRB checked and trained to a very high standard to ensure your children enjoy their time at Rugbytots in a safe and organised environment.
www.diddidance.com
www.rugbytots.co.uk
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Tailored neuro-physiotherapy for children and young adults The Birkdale Clinic specialises in working with children and young adults to support them with neurological conditions such as: • • • • • •
Cerebral Palsy Transverse Myelitis Downs Syndrome ADEM Genetic Disorders Developmental delay
Our innovative approach uses the body’s sensory motor and language systems. In our custom-built clinic, we work to gently engage the patient’s mind and body to achieve positive change. Part of our ethos is to empower the entire family and make sure that all care supports the individual in their journey towards improvement. Many of our patients show long term results that exceed all expectations.
Please contact us for further information Tel. 0208 579 2209 | Web.www.neuro-physio.co.uk | Email info@neuro-physio.co.uk
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Knowing how fussy little ones can be, Annabel’s range is developed tastes good and will, most importantly, be eaten! Available in supermarkets nationwide
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