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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
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star mums & dads Maria Fowler
Ayden Callaghan & Sarah Jane Honeywell & baby Phoenix
James Hooton and baby Ava Rose
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Pregnant Harry Amelia
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Dr Pixie McKenna signing her new book
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12. products we love
22. Pregnancy Lingo
Everything you will need from pregnancy to parenthood.
Know what it all means.
16. help - know your options Breaking down the choices you have and how to find the right help.
20. Project Baby News Whats been going on in the Nursery world.
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Welcome
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26. are you ready for a baby Is there ever a right time to have a baby?.
30. prenatal yoga Be in the best possible shape for birth and beyond.
38. Wedding season style Even with a bump you can look the most stylish.
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47. Sam & Billie Faiers
43. Metanium Giveaway
The duo collabrate with My 1st Years.
Giving away three Melobaby changing bags with Metanium spray.
50. how to help a chocking child
45. SassyBloom The powerful story behind the brand SassyBloom.
Prompt and appropriate First Aid saves lives.
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Natasha Hewett
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! Thank you for choosing to pick up this edition of Project Baby, hopefully you will enjoy reading it as much as we have enjoyed putting it together. We have some amazing articles, products and advice to help you along the way from pregnancy to raising your little ones. Let’s start with “10 things We Love” (page 8), we think you will love them too! Even if you fell pregnant first time with no worries at all the second time round isn’t always plain sailing, see our article “Help, Know Your Options” on page 16 to know who to turn too should you ever need a helping hand. We have reviewed some of the best prams over the years and this time it was the turn of the Egg Stroller, the pram everyone is talking about. Go to page 33 to find out what we really think. With the invites dropping on our door mat weekly, wedding season really is in full swing. Not sure what to wear or how to dress your bump this Summer for those special occassions? We show you how. You don’t have to compromise style, maybe you are a blushing bride to be with a bump looking for that perfect dress? Look no further as we have it sorted for you on page 38. And don’t worry as we have also found the perfect outfit for the little ones too on page 72. Whilst we are on the subject of shopping, check out our interview with Sam and Billie Faiers on page 47, as they tell us about their new collabration with My 1st Years. Enjoy a well earned break and cup of tea. Happy Reading.
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Natasha Hewett, Editor
natasha@project-baby.co.uk
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Rebecca Harding Assistant Editor
Emma Pailing Copywriter
Lesley Mc Diarmid Sales Consultant
Paul Palmer Webmaster
Gavin Bridle Art Direction
Advertising with us: Email: lesley@project-baby.co.uk Tel: 07974 123 193
General Enquiries: Email: natasha@project-baby.co.uk
With many thanks to our contributors: My 1st Years, Sam and Billie Faiers, Natasha Wiening Photography, Metanium, Diono, Maria from Eddie Catz, Kathryn Mewes, Annabel Karmel, Sarah Rose, La Chouette School & all our advertisers.
No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be reproduced, without the express permission of the editor. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors, inaccuracies or omissions. The opinions expressed within Project Baby magazine are not necessarily the views of the publishers, but those of individual writers. Project Baby is printed by Wyndeham Group.
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52. pure indulgence
70. late bloomers
Luxury spa breaks for mums to be.
When baby’s speech is slow going.
55. Baby Moon
72. project baby’s beautiful boutique
The perfect getaways before 2 become 3
59. 5 sleep myths How much sleep will you miss after the arrival of your baby.
Dressing for those special occassions.
78. Baby Led weaning What is “Baby Led” weaning?
60. health & beauty
81. Eat yourself pregnant
Beautiful Saviours for Beautiful Mums.
Recpies you will love with Zita West.
62. jewellery box
86. Chew on This
Something beautiful for everyone, including a perfect selection for Mother’s Day.
64. creating your dream nursery Release the inner designer in you.
68. Bird Nesting The latest craze, when things don’t go right in the family.
Top teething toys we love.
88. Your child at one Reaching those all important milestones.
90. PROJECT BABY REVIEWS Products masterfully reviewed by our Project Baby team.
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Jeremy Scott Priam The PRIAM from the Jeremy Scott collection is smart black with a unique gold frame, trekking wheels with shiny gold spokes and, of course, the signature gold wings on the Carry Cot and Lux Seat.
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Keri Kit Charlie Pony Charlie pony skin (cow hide with hair left on) leather changing bag is both luxurious and practical. With multi functional pockets and the unique removable liner. www.kerikit.com
BABYBJÖRN Babysitter Balance Our baby bouncer runs on fun alone – no batteries required! Your child’s own movements will bounce the chair. Your baby can have fun bouncing, while developing motor skills and balance in a completely natural way.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Harry struggles to keep his past buried and move on, while his youngest son Albus must bear the weight of a family legacy that he does not want www.waterstones.com
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PAUL ANDREW Destiny Pumps A modern camouflage print covers these effortlessly stylish pumps from Paul Andrew. www.stylebop.com
Hip, Hip, Humidify Ultrasonic Cool Mist increases air moisture for easier breathing and a good night’s sleep. www.amazon.co.uk
Zebra Rocker This is the real ‘Mother’ to all our other Rockers! You can’t help but notice the punchy, modern graphic style, or be entranced by the mesmerizing effect when she starts rocking. www.newmakers.com
Cloud Q Cybex Outside of car the CYBEX Cloud Q can be easily changed into a nearly lie-flat position and so transforms into a practical carry cot into a practical carry cot.
Grounded Body Scrub
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Our exfoliating coffee scrubs are made with ground Robusta coffee to boost circulation and to tighten and brighten your complexion. www.groundedbodyscrub.co.uk
JO MALONE COLOGNE A modern story of vanilla. The fragile vanilla orchid forms the perfect counterpoint to the oaky caramel-rich vanilla bourbon, spiced with star anise. Warm and enveloping. www.jomalone.co.uk
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Priya Trio Set Takes you anywhere, anytime. Everything you need from birth through to toddler stage. +44 (0)1978 664362 10 l JUNE/JULY 2016 l project-baby.co.uk
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Pregnancy Health Yoga - tara lee One of the country’s leading pregnancy yoga experts guides you step by step through each stage of pregnancy, labour and post-natal recovery - with a practical book plus a how-to DVD. Price: £12.99 www.yogamatters.com
Love Boo Luxury Mummy Spa Gift Set A gorgeous gift set for mums and mums-to-be. Contains everything she needs for a relaxing spa session in the luxury of her own home.
Naif Naïf has babies covered from hair to toes and everything in between. Made from only seriously natural ingredients. We make the highest quality products because your baby deserves nothing but the best, naturally. Price: £18.00 www.marketgoodness.com
Products for
bump The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Cells 4 Life
Cord blood is the richest available source of billions of powerful stem cells, which can repair, regenerate and save lives. Cord blood banking is the process of collecting this blood from the umbilical cord and placenta and storing it for use in future stem cell therapies. Stem cells have been used in 1 million transplants worldwide6 and are being investigated in over 5,000 clinical trials13. Doctors and scientists believe that cord blood stem cells are one of the cornerstones of regenerative medicine and may soon offer therapies for many incurable diseases, such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and diabetes. You only get one chance to bank your baby’s cord blood – the day they are born Price: On request www.cells4life.com
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Price: £39.95 www.johnlewis.com
Blooming Lovely Necklace I fell in love with this necklace from the moment I set eyes on it and its a fantastic present for any mum to be, baby shower gift, Mother’s Day or just because you love her. To be worn before or even after the birth of your little one. Price: £29.00 www.blooming-lovely-jewellery.co.uk
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3 of the Best
Editors Choice
nursing bras
dreamgenii
Recommended by Midwives across the UK and is recognised as the only specifically designed pregnancy pillow to adequately support back, bump and knees at the same time without taking up all of the room in the bed. It encourages you to lie on your left side which is the best position for mother and baby and gently prevents you from rolling on to your back during your sleep. Using the dreamgenii Maternity Pillow from about 20 weeks pregnant, can also encourage your baby to adopt the optimal birth position which can mean a shorter and less painful labour.
The Confetti Nursing Bra The Confetti Nursing Bra featuring a fun Swiss Dot pattern, lightweight, stretchy, wire-free and super comfy!
Price: £47.99 www.dreamgenii.com
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Marie Louise Maternity
Price: £26.00 www.bravadodesigns.com
fast food bra/striped
It is packed full with essential, safe, healthy and natural items for labour, delivery and the first 24 hours of your newborn babies’ life! The bag itself has been hand made in my home county of Cornwall from durable yet sustainable materials such as recycled leather. The bag is to be used as a changing bag postnatally and comes with a matching handmade organic changing mat & stroller straps. Each bag is different and unique to you because the tweed always varies.
The enforced section under and around the breasts offers extra support. Flexibility in the bra accommodates changing breast size, common during nursing. Price: £40.00 www.boobdesign.com
From Price: £145.00 www.etsy.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 pumping. Price: £99.00 www.johnlewis.com
Bravado Bliss Nursing Bra The Bravado Bliss nursing bra is perfect for new mums who want a mix of an elegant shape and exceptional fit. Featuring Bravado’s Flexi-Fit support technology, it includes moulded foam cups and a low neckline. Price: £34.00 www.johnlewis.com
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P.B Loves BabyStyle Oyster Max 2 Vogue The Babystyle Oyster Max is a smart looking, modern single stroller that converts into an inline tandem for two children – just add the optional second seat! Designed to grow with your family, the Babystyle Oyster Max is stylish and practical - easily converting from a single stroller into an inline double stroller with the addition of an optional Tandem Seat Unit The Oyster Max can take two seat units, two carrycots, two car seats or any combination of carrycot, car seat and seat unit, and the main seat can face forwards or rearwards. At just 59 cm wide, the Oyster Max is easily manoeuvred through standard doorways, plush fabrics make the Oyster Max comfortable to be in, and the mirror chassis makes the Max as stylish as it is practical.
2Go Carrier
Project Baby Loves this Tandem, so easy to manouver and stylish too. Even though your second seat is in the basket there is still room for a few bits and pieces. The quick release wheels are a godsend when your in a hurry with two little ones. The main seat is suitable from Birth. There are so many different combinations so no matter where you are going the Oyster Max has it all covered. From Price: £598.00 www.babystyle.co.uk
The CYBEX 2.GO Baby Carrierby Jeremy Scott fulfills a baby’s natural need for body contact, and is an ideal companion for the baby’s first years due to its ergonomic shape. The gold wing attachments give your little one an extra-angelic appearance. Price: £220.00 www.cybex-online.com
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Amazing for Baby
Graco Duet Rocker Your little one will love to relax in this roomy Graco Duet Rocker, with soft fabrics, body support and super comfy seat pad. With two position recline for your baby’s comfort, the calming rocker transforms by flipping down the Rock Locks, into a stationary, two speed, vibrating seat for two ways to soothe your little one. Price: £79.99 www.mothercare.com
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Naif Quality Baby Care Made from only seriously natural ingredients because your baby deserves nothing but the best, naturally. Price: £12.00 www.uk.naifcare.com
AngelCare Digital Video & Sound Monitor The world of parenting is just a little easier with the most versatile baby monitor by Angelcare. It combines a quality baby video and sound monitor with an under-themattress baby movement Sensor Pad.
Price: £169.99 www.angelcareuk.co.uk
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Animal Daysack Ladybird The LittleLife Animal Daysack is a great toddler bag for days out or even on holiday travelling. Parents can be assured they can keep their little one close with the parent safety strap included.
Changing Bags
Price: £20.98 www.tesco.com
BabyDan Sleep n Safe Bed Guard The BabyDan Sleep n Safe Bed Guard is a compact folding bed guard, ideal for travelling or use at home..
Products for Your
Price: £27.99 www.safetots.co.uk
toddler
Jem + Bea Our Beatrice tote is the definition of downtown chic. This roomy carry-all in butter soft leather has a streamline design and makes for a great everyday essential. Price: £199.99 www.jemandbea.com
Plod ons Designed to protect baby’s knees as they crawl around on hard floors or scratchy surfaces. Made from a lovely soft and stretchy cotton, they fit snugly over tiny knees without restricting movement. Price: £5.99 www.amazon.com
Fun for Toddlers & Beyond
Keri Kit Charlie Changing bag is both luxurious and practical. He’s a big boy in a gorgeous ‘Hobo’ shape, slouching beautifully under your arm keeping you looking relaxed and sophisticated. Price: £360.00 www.kerikit.com
Myweeteepee Little Spaces for Little People
Beautiful in design, the Myweeteepees offer children a perfect hideaway to play in, read in or chill out in. Myweeteepee bundles come with a non-slip lightly wadded matching floor mat, cute bunting flags and a carry bag. Each teepee is handcrafted using soft yet superior quality thick cotton canvas and applique designs are embroidered onto the canvas creating a beautiful finish. Solid wood poles are rounded at the top for safety. The teepees come in a range of designs.
Bellamy Baby Tcarry your baby’s essentials in style. Our catwalk inspired luxury baby changing bags are made from only the finest leathers, and are designed to not only look good but also be amazingly practical and feel great.. Price: £270.00 www..bellamybaby.com
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HELP!
Know Your Options I
f you’ve been trying to conceive for a year or more and you’re not pregnant, it’s time to see your GP. If you’re a woman over 35, or if you think either of you may have a fertility problem, see your GP after six months of trying to conceive. Your GP may refer you to a fertility clinic. This will usually be in a hospital and will provide fertility treatments.
The fertility treatment that’s right for you depends on a range of factors. Staff at your fertility clinic can help you choose the treatment that will give you the best chance of conceiving.
Types of fertility treatment No single fertility treatment is best for everyone. The right treatment for you will depend on your circumstances, including the cause of your fertility problems, the age of the female partner and your medical history. Broadly speaking, fertility
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treatments fall into three categories.
ovulation problems.
Fertility medicines
• Metformin is particularly beneficial for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Medicines often used to assist fertility are listed below. These are usually prescribed for women, although in some cases they may also be prescribed for men. • Clomifene helps to encourage ovulation (the monthly release of an egg) in women who do not ovulate regularly or who cannot ovulate at all. • Tamoxifen is an alternative to clomifene that may be offered to women with
• Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone and dopamine agonists are other types of medication prescribed to encourage ovulation in women. However, medication that stimulates the ovaries should not be given to women with unexplained infertility, as it is not thought to be an effective treatment in these circumstances.
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7.4 million women, or 11.9% of women, have ever received any infertility services in their lifetime. A couple ages 29-33 with a normal functioning reproductive system has only a 20-25% chance of conceiving in any given month 1 in 6 couples have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy Irregular or abnormal ovulation accounts for approximately 25 percent of all female infertility problems.
Eligibility For Treatment
You should find out:
Fertility treatment funded by the NHS varies across the UK. In some areas, waiting lists for treatment can be very long.
• which clinics are available • which treatments are offered • the success rates of treatments • the length of the waiting list • the costs
The criteria that you must meet to be eligible for treatment can also vary. Your GP will be able to advise about your eligibility for treatment.
Ask for a personalised, fully costed treatment plan that explains exactly what is included, such as fees, scans and any necessary medication.
If your GP refers you to a specialist for further tests, the NHS will pay for this. All patients have the right to be referred to an NHS clinic for the initial investigation.
If you decide to go private, you can ask your GP for advice, and make sure you choose a clinic licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA). The HFEA is a government organisation that regulates and inspects all UK clinics that provide fertility treatment, including the storage of eggs, sperm or embryos.
Going Private If you have an infertility problem, you may wish to consider private treatment. This can be expensive and there is no guarantee of success. It is important to choose a private clinic carefully.
Surgical Procedures These include fallopian tube surgery, which can be helpful if the fallopian tubes, which lead from the ovaries to the uterus (womb), become blocked or scarred, preventing pregnancy.
Assisted Conception This can include intrauterine insemination (IUI), in which sperm is placed into the womb using a fine plastic tube. This can be helpful in cases of mild sperm problems. Assisted conception also includes IVF (in vitro fertilisation), in which sperm and eggs are mixed outside the body and put back into the womb. This can be helpful for a range of fertility problems, including more severe sperm problems and cases of unexplained infertility.
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Fun Facts 7lb 5 oz
Is the average weight of a UK
Editors Picks HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sophie La Girafe turned 55 in May and she is more popular than ever, more Sophies are bought every year than babies are born. Yep, true fact. Price: £13.99 www.mothercare.com
newborn. The heaviest weighed an eyewatering 15lb 10oz.
Did You Know
Isn’t that Clever A monitor that you can programe lullabies, includes a night light and push-to-talk function. Watch a live stream of baby’s movements via your phone.
Studies show that toddlers cope better with moving house than older children.
Price: £169.99 www.withings.com
Did You Know
Key Features Never miss a key moment, view what happened 30 days ago. Baby monitoring mode & push-to-talk. Your baby in high-definition, day or night. Lulla Light & Music programs.
A growing child uses three times the energy that you do per kilo of body weight, which is why snacks are key to increasing daily calorie intake!
Elvie Elvie is your most personal trainer. It’s a smart activity tracker that will transform your pelvic floor exercises.
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Babie are born with teeth. They are called natal teeth.
Only 4%
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Price: £149.99 www.elvie.com
Mmmm, Cruncy! A good way of gettinruit into your itle ones. The Snack Organisaton £1 www.tesco.co.uk
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5 Zita West
affiliated acupuncturists
Products We Love
Sarah Bradshaw Traditional Acupuncture Lifeways Therapy Centre, 30 Albany Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK CV37 6PG. Tel: 07989 238969 www.acupuncturetraditional.co.uk
How can Acupuncture help with Fertility?
Alison Fletcher Acupuncture
Acupuncturists aim to rebalance your energy flow and prime your body for fertility. The British Acupuncture Council believes acupuncture may boost female fertility by doing three key things: • Regulating hormone function • Increasing blood flow to the ovaries and uterus and helping to relax your muscles which can improve the chance of an embryo implanting. • Tackling the causes of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – a common cause of infertility • Generally helping to relieve stress and make you feel more relaxed
Acupuncture during fertility treatment. Acupuncture is such a popular treatment for infertility, some IVF clinics have acupuncturists working in their clinics, or they’re keen to refer you to a local trusted practitioner. As the research swings both ways, and the treatment itself is harmless, it’s generally accepted that acupuncture for fertility could be worth trying if you’re looking to increase your chances of success.
Dream Genii Pregnancy Support Pillow Designed to provide support in the second and third trimester of your pregnancy, and can help you get a comfortable night’s sleep by offering support for your back, tummy and knees. Price: £39.99 www.nctshop.co.uk
Elle TENS Machine Pure Treatment Rooms, 1 Cheltenham Mount, Harrogate, UK HG1 1DW. Tel: 07767 291738 www.alisonfletcheracup uncture.co.uk
The Ultimate Digital Obstetric TENS uses the latest Opti-Max technology. This easy-to-use TENS offers maximum pain relief during labour and beyond. Price: £69.95 www.nctshop.co.uk
Louise Attwood The Jade Centre of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine 19 Blake Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, UK LS7 3NQ. Tel: 07954 139668 www.thejadecentre.co.uk
Ian Stones at Hove Treatment Rooms Hove Osteopathis Clinic, 233 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4EE. Tel: 07740300465 www.acupuncturehove.co.uk
Jacqeline hurst Number 7 Clarendon Place Leamington Spa, CV32 5QL Tel: 02476 421 935 www.fertility-support.co.uk
Womama Organic Birthing Wrap Every pregnant woman deserves a little black dress to birth in! The Womama Birthing Wrap is the only clothing designed specifically By for Deearnas Maternity labour and birth, allowing you to feel comfortable and feminine on your special day. Price: £55.00 www.nctshop.co.uk project-baby.co.uk
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Stop the Press... PB News
GLTC Open their flagship store in London Award-winning online children’s retailer, Great Little Trading Co (GLTC), is bringing its unique offering to the high street, opening a flagship store in Wandsworth, London.. This is a unique shopping experience for mum and dad not forgetting the kids they will have a ball. Something for every family making shopping easy and stress free. GLTC have thought of everything even the toilets are the best I have ever seen totally kitted out with mini toilets and changing table.
My 1st Years Launch collobration with Sam & Biller Faiers Sam and Billie team up with their favourite brand to launch a stunning collection and their instagram has gone crazy. www.my1styears.co.uk
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Sample sale
Ladies take note, hosted by online store Nine in the Mirror, this sample sale is for maternity clothing only. You can shop an edited selection of high-end designer pieces with discounts of up to 80%. 8th-11th June, 121 Sydney Street London , SW3 6NR
Aden +anais
aden + anais launch their limited edition Disney collabration this Summer The collection comprise an exclusive 100% cotton muslin products across a range of aden + anais most popular styles featuring the iconic Disney illustrations.
uk.adenandanais.com
The Baby Show
NEC in Birmingham had over 23,500 visitors attend over three days. Lots of celebrity fans came along with their families for a spot of shopping. The Baby Show offers families with bumps and babies to fulfill their shopping needs under one roof. Next show October. London Olympia.
iCandy Raise For GOSH iCandy hosted an exclusive event at the old Victoria wearhouse Manchester last month to introduce their most iconic collection to date and to raise funds for Great Ormand Street Hospital. They introduced to us the most stylish of prams. MIDNIGHT and dazzled us in a Mid summers night dream themed evening with live auctions, great food and wonderful company. iCandy have many exciting times ahead for 2016/2017 and so many wonderful product launches. Stay tuned.
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ABC pregnancy Lingo
If you are pregnant, your caregiver will probably order an ultrasound exam around the 20th week. What can you expect from your ultrasound?
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Amniotic fluid During pregnancy, your growing baby is cushioned inside a fluid-filled bag (amniotic sac) in your uterus (womb). The wall of the amniotic sac is made up of two membranes: the chorion and the amnion. These membranes keep your baby safely sealed in his bag of amniotic fluid.
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Birth - The total gestation period from fertilization to birth is normally about 38 weeks (birth usually occurring 40 weeks after the last menstrual period). The normal process of childbirth takes several hours and has three stages
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Caesarean section - also commonly known as C-section and other spellings, is a surgical procedure in which one or more incisions are made through a mother’s abdomen and uterus to deliver one or more babies. A Caesarean section is often performed when a vaginal delivery would put the baby’s or mother’s life or health at risk
D
Delivery rooms have become more homely in recent years. Most have easy chairs, bean bags and mats, so you can move about in labour and change position.
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Epidural is the injection of local anaesthetic or other pain-relieving medicines into a space that surrounds your spinal cord. It temporarily numbs your nerves.
F
Fetal Monitoring - During labor, your healthcare practitioner and nurse will be checking your baby’s heart rate to keep tabs on how he’s doing and see how he’s tolerating your contractions. This is called fetal monitoring.
G
Gas and Air (Entonox) is a colourless, odourless gas made up of half oxygen and half nitrous oxide. It’s also known as laughing gas. It can take the edge off labour pain, rather than blocking it out. You may also find that it makes you feel light-headed and giggly.
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Home Birth You may love the idea of giving birth at home and having that first cuddle in your own bed.
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Induced Sometimes labour can be induced if your baby is overdue or if there is any sort of risk to you or your baby’s health. ... If your pregnancy lasts longer than 42 weeks
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Jabs make sure to protect yourself and your baby by getting the right vaccines before, during, and after your pregnancy
Kicks, you should feel your baby’s first movements, called “quickening,” between weeks 16 and 25 of your pregnancy. If this is your first pregnancy, you may not feel your baby move until closer to 25 weeks. By the second pregnancy, some women start to feel movements as early as 13 weeks.
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Labour is defined as regular contractions bringing about progressive cervical changes Membrane sweep is away of trying to bring on labour to avoid going to over due.
Nausea Vomiting and sickness in pregnancy, also known as morning sickness, is very common in early pregnancy. It’s unpleasant, but it doesn’t put your baby at any increased risk and usually clears up by weeks 16 to 20 of pregnancy
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Obstetrics is the field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. As a medical specialty, obstetrics is combined with gynaecology under the discipline known as obstetrics and gynaecology
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PethadineThe most effective time to have pethidine is during the first stage of labour, when your cervix is opening up from being tightly closed to fully dilated. Quit Smoking If you’re a pregnant smoker, then quitting is one of the best things you can do for your baby.
Rest Your health care provider might recommend a period of bed rest at any point during pregnancy if you have: Vaginal bleeding or problems with the placenta. An incompetent cervix — a condition in which the cervix is likely to open (dilate) prematurely. Contractions and other advanced signs or symptoms of preterm labor
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Strep B Most pregnant women who carry group B streptococcus (GBS) bacteria have healthy babies. However, there’s a small risk that GBS can pass to the baby during childbirth.
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Trimester Pregnancy is measured in trimesters from the first day of your last menstrual period, totaling 40 weeks. The first trimester of pregnancy is week 1 through week 12, or about 3 months. The second trimester is week 13 to week 27. And the third trimester of pregnancy spans from week 28 to the birth.
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Ultra Sound An ultrasound scan sends sound waves through your womb (uterus). These waves bounce off your baby as echoes. The echoes are then turned into an image on a screen that shows your baby’s position and movements.
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Vaginal Discharge - It’s quite common to have more vaginal discharge during pregnancy. What you’re noticing is probably normal leukorrhea – the odorless or mild-smelling milky discharge that you may have noticed in your underwear before you were pregnant. There’s just a lot more of it now, partly because of increased estrogen production and greater blood flow to the vaginal area.
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Womb - the organ in the lower body of a woman, the place becomes your babys home for the next 9 months. X-Ray - It’s highly unlikely that a diagnostic X-ray during pregnancy will harm a developing baby.
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
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Labour Bag What to Pack
Now’s the time to gather together all those essentials you’ll need during labour and after your baby’s arrival. Even if you’re not planning a hospital birth, you may need to go in unexpectedly, so try to have a bag packed by the time you are about 36 weeks pregnant.
What should I pack for labour? • Your birth plan and maternity notes. • Dressing gown. • Backless slip-on slippers • Socks. • Old nightdress or T-shirt to wear in labour. • Lip balm. • Snacks and drinks for you while you are in labour. • Hairbands or a clip. • Pillows. • TENS pain relief machine • Music. If you like music in the delivery room
What should my birth partner pack? • Water spray or a hand-held fan, • Comfortable shoes. • A change of clothes. • Swimwear. • Mobile phone and charger. • Snacks and drinks.
What shall I pack for after the birth? • A going-home outfit. Comfy Clothes • Nursing bras. Bring two or three.
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• Breast pads. • Maternity pads. Bring a couple of packs. • Nightshirt or T-shirt. • Toiletries. • Towels, hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste. • Old or cheap knickers, or disposable knickers. • Arnica cream. works. • Eye mask and earplugs
What should I pack for my baby? • Two or three sleepsuits and vests. • Baby blanket. • Nappies. • Cotton Wool • Muslin squares • One pair of socks or booties. • Hat. • Bottle if bottle feeding • Carseat • Jacket or Snowsuit for taking baby home
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Are you Ready for a Baby? Career, life goals, holiday plans… is there ever a right time to have a baby? Kerry Potter examines the biggest decision you’ll ever make. When a woman takes a pregnancy test in a film and sees a thin blue line, one of two things happen: she whoops with joy or her world falls apart. She either wants a baby or she doesn’t – it’s black and white. Real life, however, is more complicated. I remember sitting in my bathroom looking at my very own thin blue line with mixed emotions. I was mainly thrilled – I was 32 and married, we owned a house, this was our plan – a plan discussed and dissected with a large number of my friends at that time (to the point where four of my five university friends got pregnant within six months of each other). But even so, I was also slightly scared. I couldn’t even keep my plants adequately fed and watered, how would I cope with a real live baby? And there was a third thing too – had I done everything I wanted to do with my life yet? Should I have got another promotion under my belt? Should I have tried harder to fulfill my ambition of working in New York? Should I have gone to Glastonbury one last time? Had I completed enough of Project Life to begin Project Baby? Difficult stuff to ponder on a normal day – let alone one when you’re
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so pumped with hormones, the breakfast news makes you cry and you’ve got such bad morning sickness you vomit when you brush your teeth. Like most women my age, since turning 30, I have had many, many conversations with female friends about when to start trying for a baby; all of us increasingly spooked by the ‘fertility time-bomb’ headlines, accusing professional young women like us of putting our careers before motherhood. A GP friend was busy saving up to cover future maternity leave. A party-girl friend who had just got married described how her clubbing crew begged her to do another summer in Ibiza before she had babies. Another was experiencing the choice between IVF or continuing to try and conceive naturally after two unsuccessful years of trying.
A survey of 3,000 women by Centrum last year showed that some women take up to five years to plan motherhood, with a third aiming for certain career goals, a quarter saving £5,000 and 58% aiming to own a property. Meanwhile, the bucket list – once restricted to things to do before you die – now pops up on parenting websites, in the guise of ‘things to do before you get pregnant’, on the premise that there won’t be a lot of bungee jumping going on once you’ve given birth.
There is a sense that we need to get our (metaphorical and literal) houses in order – and live a little – before we take the plunge. The career sabbatical for the gap year you didn’t have at 18, finally running a marathon, writing that novel, going on holiday on your own, travelling to three continents – all things you want to tick off before you settle down to a life of designer pushchairs and Ofsted ratings.
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perfect timing So when is best to have a baby? And can we really plan and control this aspect of our lives? Statistics show that we’re leaving it later, sometimes to our cost. The average age of women giving birth now is a year older than it was a decade ago; 29.5 in 2010 compared with 28.5 in 2000, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The Department of Health research shows the abortion rate for women aged 30-34 increased by 10% between 2009 and 2011 too, indicating more women choosing to delay motherhood until their late 30s.
There’s no getting away from the fact that the biological reality is stark. “The aim should be to have a baby before 35, certainly by 37,” says Dr Magdy Asaad of London Fertility Centre. “It becomes much more difficult after 35. The number and quality of your eggs are reduced. It’s difficult for women because life expectancy is increasing – it’s now 80-85 years – so a 40-year-old still feels young. But it’s a different story with your ovaries. If circumstances allow, you should be considering babies in your late 20s or early 30s.” Ah, yes, “if circumstances allow” – and that’s the crux. When do any of us feel the timing is 100% right? There is no completely perfect time to become a mum. And, of course, it’s not always a simple weighing up of whether your job, relationship and experiences are where you’d like them, there’s also the very real possibility that pregnancy won’t come when you want it. On average, 84% of women will fall pregnant within the first year of trying and one in seven couples have fertility struggles, adding yet another dimension to the “when is the right time” question.
a certain amount of experience and credibility, so you know how to juggle and delegate, and your firm trusts you to work flexibly.” Then there is your relationship to consider. It sounds obvious, but you need to make sure your partner definitely wants a baby too – one US study showed 100% of couples who’d had a baby when the husband wasn’t initially keen had divorced within six years. “If you can’t talk about it and decide when a good time is, how on earth are you going to raise a child?” says psychology consultant Dr Sandra Wheatley. “It’s about coming to a joint decision that’ll make you both happy.” It helps if you’re married too – ONS statistics showed that 80% of married couples in 1991 were still together a decade on, compared to 60% of cohabiting couples.
“Women can feel overwhelmed by everyone else’s opinion. Listen to your own voice and feel confident in it” The cost of having a baby is also on the rise – so can you afford to pay for childcare? If you’re working in London and need a full-time nanny, it could cost you £24,000 per year (which means you’d need to earn almost £30,000 gross to break even). According to Daycare Trust figures, a part-time nursery place (25 hours a week) in London costs on average £6,340 per year, but the most expensive ones go up to £15,000. It’s a bit cheaper in Manchester at £4,592 for 25 hours
care but in Edinburgh it rises again to £5,178. Wherever you live, and whatever you earn, it will be a significant financial factor in your life. A house with your name on the title deeds and a spare room is also a prime concern for potential mums. But the average age of the UK first-time buyer was 29 years old in 2012, rising to 32 in London. Given the average age of a woman giving birth is 29.5, the figures don’t really add up. This may be a case of just having to change your mindset – in the current financial climate, renting a family home is perfectly normal – a new study from Shelter says by 2025, 27% of households will be renting UK-wide. But do the maths first – experts say you shouldn’t be spending more than 35% of the family income on rent to be on an even keel financially. You might not think you have to worry about your friendships, but it can be lonely when you’re the first among your peers to have a baby. A CLIC Sargent survey showed that 40% of expectant mothers worried about being socially isolated after giving birth. So if at least two or three friends are already mums, you’ll have advice and support on tap. You’ll also make new friends – mothers in your NCT group or antenatal class – to help you through those first few years. All in order? Congratulations! You are ready to have a child. But not everything in life fits neatly on a spreadsheet. We are a generation used to being in full control of our destiny, but pregnancy and motherhood simply aren’t like that – they’re unpredictable, wonderful and frustrating in equal measure.
“I don’t think there is a ‘right’ time,” says Nifa McLaughlin, editor of parenting website gurgle.com. “There will always be something else going on: an amazing career opportunity, your house isn’t big enough, you have that holiday planned. I don’t think you should be ruled too much by life itself, you should just go on your instincts.”
The best starting place is to work out which barriers are surmountable, practically and emotionally, in your current situation. First up for many women comes career. “Maternity packages differ but usually you need to be in your job for 18-24 months to reap the full benefits,” says Kirstie Burn from recruitment firm PSD Group. Burn believes the best time to have a baby is seven to eight years into your career. “You should be at a certain level of seniority so that when you come back you won’t have to start all over again. You’ll have
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The right choice It’s something Beth Follini from Ticktock Coaching sees a lot. She’s a life coach who helps women decide whether or not they want children. “If work is your passion and you don’t have a strong desire to have a child, do you have to give up your life’s work for motherhood? My job is to show people their choices – it might be difficult but they can make it work.” Follini asks clients to identify senior female role models in their industry and analyse how they manage career and children. She also cautions against caring too much about what everyone else says or does. Since becoming a mother I know I’ve been guilty of urging friends wavering on the issue of parenthood to go for it – I love it, so they will, right? But doing it before you are ready could cause resentment towards your new lifestyle, partner and baby. “I would never tell people to just do it,” says Follini. “Women can feel overwhelmed by everyone else’s opinion. Listen to your own voice and feel confident in it.”
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I had no inkling as to how much becoming a mother would change my life. Four years ago, I had a glamorous senior job on a fashion magazine in London, I travelled extensively, I went to parties with the A-list, I wore Louboutins. Now I have two small children, I work freelance three days a week, and you’re more likely to find me on a bouncy castle in my Converse. My life in 2012 is not better or worse than my life in 2008, it’s just different. You find a way to make motherhood work for you; you get on with it. I didn’t ever get the corner office in New York, but I still visit on work trips. I’m toying with Glastonbury sans enfants next summer, just like the good old days (but I’ll have to go to bed earlier).
My advice? Ditch the pre-baby bucket list. Don’t do it unless you feel ready but don’t ever expect to feel completely ready. And if that thin blue line comes out of the blue? If you find out, unexpectedly, that you’re pregnant? Take a deep breath, take 100 deep breaths if you need to, and don’t panic. I promise that you’ll make it work, if you want to, like you always do. Your life will change, but you won’t.
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TRAVEL
Jurni
Diono Dry Seat Waterproof Car and Pushchair Seat Protector
Designed to offer stress-free travelling - Jurni creates your own space, to sit, chill and have instant access to your travel must-haves with an innovative detachable pod, keeping your travel essentials safe and in one place. No more standing or sitting on the floor in endless check in queues or squeezing in to that last remaining seat in a busy airport lounge or train station.
Dry Seat is softly padded, waterproof protection that keeps car seats and buggies dry. Whether it’s a wet swimsuit or a toilet-training ‘accident’, make travel more comfortable and stress free for everyone.
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Price: £8.99 www.argos.co.uk
Radian 5 Based on our bestselling US convertible car seat, Radian 5 provides ultimate protection with extended rear facing capacity and longer 5 point harness use when forward facing. Suitable from birth to 25kg rear facing and 9-25kg forward facing, Radian 5 gives you the option to choose what’s right for you and your family at a time to suit you. Price: £299.00 www.uk.diono.com
Run Daddy Run Unirider A unique riding experience that develops balance and confidence for your child, allowing them to stand out from the crowd. Unirider provides the perfect solution for: day-to-day short trips, walks and/or jogging. Price: £79.00 www.mountainbuggy.com/uk
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Prenatal
yoga Be in the best possible shape for birth and beyond
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4. Easy Pose Meditation
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10Prenatal Yoga Positions 1. Dog Pose
Kneel in "table position," with knees under hips and arms beneath shoulders. Back is straight, head faces forward. Inhale and raise head and tailbone, letting your belly drop toward the floor. Curve your back in a swayback position. Eyes gaze upward. Take care not to overextend the neck or over arch the back. Alternate between dog and the following cat pose several times, inhaling and exhaling deeply.
2. Cat Pose
Kneel in “table position,� with knees under hips and arms beneath shoulders. Back is straight, head faces forward. Exhale and drop head and tailbone. Arch your back, exhaling further. Tighten buttocks and abdominal muscles. Alternate between dog and cat several times, inhaling and exhaling deeply.
Benefits: - Strengthens and relaxes the lower back Increases suppleness along the spine - Improves circulation - Stretches muscles along the back, neck, and arms.
Sit in any comfortable position. 1. Arms are by your sides or folded in lap, shoulders down and away from ears. Close your eyes, breathe deeply. 2. Inhale and exhale deeply as you repeat: Meditation: I become aware of the muscles that support me as I sit. 3. Exhale and scan your body, acknowledging those muscles and the good work they do. 4. Inhale and repeat silently. 5. Exhale, allowing those muscles to relax completely. Breathe deeply several times as you continue to relax and let go. Benefits: - Relaxes the muscles Brings you back to the present moment - Slows the mind Reduces blood pressure and heart rate - Calms the entire being, promoting peace and serenity.
3. Easy Bridge Pose 1. Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor and close to your buttocks. 2. Arms are by your sides. 3. Start by pressing your lower back into the floor so that the tailbone lifts up and away from the floor. Gradually lift the lower back from the floor, one vertebra at a time, until you are resting on your middle or upper back. Buttocks should be lifted a few inches from the floor. Weight should not be on your shoulders and neck. 4. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds and begin to slowly lower the back from the upper portion one vertebra at a time. Visualize the spine unrolling. Relax with the legs outstretched or hug the knees gently to the body.
Benefits: - Increases flexibility in the back and shoulders - Stretches and releases tension in the neck - Strengthens leg muscles. As long as comfort allows, women in the second trimester may also do this pose. Note: When getting up from a back-lying position, turn to your left or right side first and gradually work up to a sitting or kneeling position. This avoids any straining or dizziness.
5. Modified Bellows Breath Exhale completely as you tuck chin and tailbone, round your back, and bend at the waist and knees. Hands rest on thighs. Repeat 2 or 3 times.
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6. Sideways Swing 1. Sit on a mat with legs bent to the right of the body. If necessary, lean against a wall to support the back. 2. Inhale and raise arms up; interlace fingers over your head. Upper arms are alongside the ears. 3. Gently curve your body to the right as you exhale slowly. 4. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds and breathe deeply. 5. Inhale and return to an upright position. Lower arms, rest, and breathe normally. 6. Move legs to the left side and repeat by curving to the left.
Benefits: - Tones and strengthens muscles along the sides of the body - Aids digestion Increases flexibility of the spine.
7. Firm Pose Sitting Position 1. Kneel on a mat with a cushion or folded blanket between your legs. You may need to lean forward slightly to avoid losing your balance. Tops of feet are flat against the floor, pointing straight back. 2. Supporting yourself with your hands, slowly and carefully lower your buttocks between your heels onto the cushion. 3. If you feel any discomfort, adjust the position of the feet or add more height to the cushion. 4. Hands may be placed behind you for support or may rest on thighs. Chest is lifted. Do not sit in Firm Pose if you have symptomatic (i.e., painful, throbbing) varicose veins.
9. Tension-Relieving Breathing Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms held in front of you, palms together at chest height. Shoulders are down and away from the ears. Open mouth and inhale as you stretch your arms to a T position. Lift your chin.
Benefits: - Opens the chest and lungs Relieves tension in the spine - Promotes a sense of well-being and fulfillment
8. Knee Rocking 1. Sit in a cross-legged position with your left leg on top. If necessary, lean against a wall to support your back (see Healthy Sitting). 2. Cradling the left leg with both arms, lift it toward your chest and abdomen as far you comfortably can. 3. Keeping your back straight, hold the leg as high and close to you as possible without straining. 4. Moving from the hip joint, gently rock the leg back and forth as though rocking a baby. 5. After rocking one leg several times, switch leg position and repeat with other leg.
Benefits: - Helps alleviate discomfort in the hip joints caused by your growing baby’s pressure on the nerves and joints in the hip area, buttocks, and thighs.
10. Hands-to-Wall Pose
1. Slowly bend the elbows so that gradually and with control, your upper body moves toward the wall as you slowly exhale. 2. Bring your face as close to the wall as you comfortably can. The body remains straight. Do not bend at the waist or knees. 3. Hold for a few moments, breathing normally. 4. Inhale and slowly push away from the wall until your arms are straight and your body is erect. Lower your arms. Relax and breathe normally. Repeat 2 to 3 times. Second part: 1. Stand erect with arms extended in front of you, palms against a wall. Place the body so you are at arm’s length from the wall, leaning at a slight angle. 2. Fingers of both hands point toward each other, touching but not overlapping. 3. Shoulders are relaxed, feet flat on the floor. Buttocks are tucked to prevent lower back from arching.
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REVIEW
Egg luxury pushchair from Babystyle Egg some products are made and others are simply born.
A stylish alternative to your normal bogstandard pram. Taking stylish mummys everywhere to a whole new level. Travel-system compatible (with both Maxi-Cosi and Kiddy car seats) and suitable from birth up to 25kg (approx 4 years) with or without the carrycot, the Egg can also be converted (with adaptors) into a tandem buggy for two kids.
Whats in the Box • Chassis • Liner • 2x front wheels • 2x rear wheels • Seat unit • Apron • Hood • Bumper bar • Raincovers
• Insect net • Carrycot body • Mattress Key Features • Three position recline, parent and forward facing seat unit. • Complete with apron, insect net, raincover and
The quick release, front swivel wheel ensures your child will experience the smoothest ride possible as you glide up and down pavements and along bumpy trails. The easy-lift, lie-flat carrycot is suitable for overnight sleeping, making it perfect for adventures abroad. This pushchair system has all the manoeuvrability, functionality and style a new parent could wish for. The egg can queit swiftly be tranformed from a single to a double in no time at all.
seat liner. • Five position handle adjustment. • Fixed or swivel front wheels. • Quick release wheels. • All round suspension. • Car seat adaptors available as optional extra to add a Group 0+ infant carrier
car seat including Kiddy, Maxi Cosi, B-Safe, Cybex and Recaro. • Chassis available in three finishes; mirror, black and gun metal. • Stroller weight: 13.5kgs. Folded size: 67 x 29 x 59cms. Carrycot weight: 3.4kgs.
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Everyday Fitness
It can be hard juggling your many tasks as a mum, but staying fit should never be a task that is put on the back burner. Use the following tips to make staying fit easier to work into your busy lifestyle.
The Buggy Squat Your new-mum exercise workout
1. Walk It Out While driving may be the quicker option in most situations, walking is the healthier option. If you’re running a quick errand, try to walk or even bike there instead of driving. Not only can you feel great about getting exercise, you are helping the environment at the same time.
2. Exercise with the Kids Find ways to include your children in your workouts. This is a great way to show your children that exercising is fun.
3. Sweep That Fat Away Cleaning is something that you will always have to do and is often an excuse busy mums use to get out of exercising. However, you can turn your daily chores into a workout. Do your chores with more energy or turn on your favorite music and dance while you clean.
4. Canned Goods For Weight Lifting No need to spend a ton of money buying weights, just use everyday household items. When you’re making cereal for your children do a few curls with that gallon of milk.
5. Get Fit in the Office Workdays are full of opportunities to get active. Try taking the stairs instead of the lift, stretching at your desk and go outdoors for lunch. Not only are you taking the proper steps to live a healthier lifestyle, you are also giving yourself a much needed stress reliever while at work. Make those 8 hours count!
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Strengthen your bum and thighs with this postnatal exercise workout
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts
The buggy squat is a postnatal exercise designed by Pushy Mothers, the Buggy Workout creators, for our sister publication Practical Parenting & Pregnancy magazine. If you’re keen to get your pre-baby body back, grab your baby, the buggy, and try this one out... What it does: Defies gravity and makes buns of steel! Strengthens the bum and backs/fronts of thighs. Get set: Stand behind the buggy, feet hip-width apart, knees aligned in parallel, hands shoulder-width apart, holding the buggy handle. Slide shoulder blades down and draw the tummy lightly in. Action: Breathe IN to prepare, and as you breathe OUT, pull your tummy in, bend your knees and push your bum back as if you’re sitting down on a chair. Keep your knees over your ankles and don’t arch your back. Breathe IN and smoothly return to the ‘Get set’ position, fully straightening your knees. Do 2-3 sets of 8 repetitions.
Tips:
you bend your knees. • Ensure that you pull your tummy in as no lower than 90°. • Avoid arching your back, and bend buggy. • Keep your eye line over the top of the n throughout. • Slide shoulder blades and ribcage dow se in the downward • Use controlled movements, and pau position before returning. • Slower is harder!
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5 Fitness Accessories FOR MUM & dad
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With 3 different levels of FitBumpBox to choose from, you can be sure we’ve got all your health and fitness needs covered. Our lovely boxes come packed with: a resistance band, your very own hand-sewn Pilates cushion (lovingly made for you by one of the amazing mamas who does FitBumpBox fitness) and a mini Pilates ball. PLUS as well as gaining access to our private membership area we’ll also give you....
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Womb Transplants:
first 10
Photograph: Ben Jary/AP
women given go-ahead
Ethical approval given for operations as part of local clinical trial following procedure’s success in Sweden. By The Guardian
The UK’s first womb transplant is set to take place next year as part of a clinical trial in which 10 women will get the chance to carry their own babies.
braindead but who has been kept alive.
Following the birth of a baby boy last year after a successful procedure in Sweden, the Health Research Authority has granted ethical approval for 10 transplants. The first British baby born from a transplanted womb could arrive as soon as late 2017 or 2018.
“Donor retrieval is a bigger operation than transplanting the uterus into the recipient,” the surgeon said. “We don’t want to subject a live donor to that operation.”
More than 100 women have been identified as potential recipients of transplants for a team of surgeons to be led by Dr Richard Smith. About one in 5,000 women – or 50,000 of childbearing age in the UK – were born without a womb, while some cancer sufferers have had theirs removed.
Smith said using deceased donors reflected the complexities of the operation.
Organ donor coordinators have suggested that about five wombs annually could be made available. After 12 months on immunosuppressant drugs and close monitoring, each woman will be implanted with one of her embryos, with the hope of achieving a successful pregnancy. A baby would be delivered by caesarean section to prevent the donor womb suffering the trauma of labour.
Smith said the technique would offer hope to women who could only have children through adoption or surrogacy. The consultant gynaecologist at the Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea hospital, who has been working on the project for almost 20 years, said he was “really, really pleased” to obtain ethical approval for the transplants.
Six months after giving birth, each woman can try for another child, or the womb will be removed. That would minimise the risk of keeping women on immunosuppressant drugs for the rest of their lives. However, the trial needs to raise £500,000 before any operations can take place. “I’ve always been an enormous optimist,” Smith said. “The project has run with no money from the start. Somehow or other, somebody has always turned up and given us enough money to keep it going.” Just over £40,000 has been donated to the Womb Transplant UK project and contributions can be made here.
“For many couples, childlessness is a disaster. Infertility is a difficult thing to treat for these women,” he said. “Surrogacy is an option but it does not answer the deep desire that women have to carry their own baby. For a woman to carry her own baby – that has to be a wonderful thing.” To take part in the trial a woman must be aged between 25 and 38, have functioning ovaries and their own eggs, a long-term partner and be a healthy weight. Only a third of the 300 women who approached the Womb Transplant UK team met the criteria. Before the trial starts, embryos will be created and frozen using each woman’s eggs and sperm from her partner. They will then undergo a six-hour operation to receive a womb from a donor who is classed as
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A 36-year-old Swedish woman gave birth to a baby boy in September 2014 after receiving a donor womb from a 61-year-old family friend who had given birth to two sons. She and her partner - both competitive athletes - named the baby Vincent, which means “to win” in Latin. “As soon as I felt this perfect baby boy on my chest, I had tears of happiness and enormous relief,” the mother said. She had been told at the age of 15 that she did not have a womb.
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Looking beautiful on your big day with a growing bump.
Lace Detail Wrap Maternity Wedding Dress Price: £169.00 www.seraphine.com
Amelia Dress Short Price: £169.00 www.tiffanyrose.com
Amelia Dress Long Price: £249.00 www.tiffanyrose.com
Champagne Silk Maternity Gown Price: £199.99 www.seraphine.com
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Silk and Lace Special Occasion Price: £159.00 www.seraphine.com
Aubrey Print Maternity Dress Price: £129.00 www.isabellaoliver.com
ASOS Maternity Ruffle Neck Price: £45.00 www.asos.com
Valencia Maternity Gown Long Price: £225.00 www.tiffanyrose.com
Twist off Shoulder Vintage Floral Price: £35.00 www.asos.com
Happily Ever After bag Price: £340.00 www.sophiawebster.com
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Mary Katrantzou pinto dress Price: £750.00 www.nineinthemirror.com
Hattie Dress Price: £195.00 www.maddersonlondon.com
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Every Day Michael Kors Darci MK2353 Leather Watch Price: £165.00 www.michaelkors.com
Navy Wool & Cashmere Maternity Coat Price: £149.00 www.seraphine.com
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ASOS Maternity Exclusive Dress with Double Layer and Metallic Skirt Price: £42.00 www.asos.com
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Navy Seraphine Tote Baby Changing Bag Price: £69.00 www.seraphine.com
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Metanium is Giving Away 3 MelobabyMelotote bags Metanium is giving away 3 MELOBABY (Love Black & White) Melotote bags (RRP £70) plus a Metanium Everyday Easy Spray Barrier Lotion. The super stylish and extremely practical Melotote has plenty of space for everything your baby needs when out and about. A washable soft fleece changing mat is included with the tote bag, as well as a bottle holder and insulated pockets. Using a barrier ointment or lotion even when you’re out for the day, will help protect your little one from nappy rash. Metanium Everyday Barrier Ointment has a unique double action formula to provide daily protection from nappy rash and is gentle enough to use every day and at each nappy change. It’s also available in a handy Spray double-action Metanium Everyday Easy Spray Barrier Lotion protects and moisturises the skin to help prevent
nappy rash (ideal to keep in your changing bag). Two sprays should be enough to protect the skin to form a thin protective layer. Pat around the area to maximise coverage. No need to rub in. If nappy rash does strike, Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment is licensed specifically to treat nappy rash. Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment is a medicine, always read the label.
Visit: www.metanium.co.uk for more information about the Metanium range and advice about nappy rash. Visit: www.melobaby.com For further details about Melobaby, visit:
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The Powerful Story Behind
sassy bloom Sassy Bloom was founded in 2012, after Hollie was diagnosed whilst 29 weeks pregnant with a very rare, incurable and life threatening progressive lung and heart disease called Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
After passing out several times during her pregnancy and being rushed to hospital by ambulance on numerous occasions – only to be dismissed each time as the doctors were confused by the symptoms that Hollie was presenting – Hollie saw a cardiologist who luckily recognised the severity of Hollie’s symptoms and immediately called for an ambulance. Darren, her husband was secretly told that his wife had a 50% chance of survival and that things were very serious and that the baby had to be born within 48 hours. “She looks very well on the outside, but your wife is EXTRMELY sick” he recalled. Hollie was transferred to a specialist hospital with an anaesthetist present as they feared she would die en route! “It was scary but I don’t think I really realised the seriousness of the condition,” says Hollie. “It wasn’t until I opened my eyes at about 2am in the morning and found my parents, siblings and husband sat round my bed, all with ashen faces, that it started to sink in just how critical my condition was.” “When the care team explained that I needed to get all my affairs in place as I might not get through the delivery, it really hit home just how ill I actually was” After a month in hospital, lots of medication and many unpleasant tests including a permanent infusion to Hollies heart – the couple’s baby was scheduled to be delivered with a large team present. The delivery date kept moving as the team had to juggle Hollie’s health and delivering a premature baby. Most mums previously in Hollie’s situation have died during labour or shortly after as the body re-adjusted. It was incredibly scary for Hollie, Darren and all their family and friends. At 34 weeks and after 5 hours in surgery – the couple’s new baby was delivered and taken to Special Care whilst Hollie was rushed to intensive care. Darren spoke to specialists all around the world, tracked down patients and put Hollie in touch with a mum who had
successfully come through the other side and did everything within his power to see Hollie through this chaos that turned the couple’s world upside down. “In Intensive Care I had to tell Hollie everything was going to be ok whilst watching people dying as their relatives were breaking down behind her”. Can you imagine a new mum going through all of this and then not being able to be with her baby for days?! Darren spent the coming days running from Special Care to Intensive Care to be with his new baby and his wife. On day 5 in Intensive Care day the panic alarm went off and the entire team came running, Darren turned white as they shouted at team members to get him out of the room – he thought that Hollie had died just like all the other woman that he had read about on the internet! Luckily Hollie had just passed out and after a medication increase. Hollie learned to walk again – she was downgraded to the Cardiology unit – a big milestone.
Darren, her husband was secretly told that his wife had a 50% chance of survival and that things were very serious and that the baby had to be born within 48 hours. It was here that Hollie received (from close friends), a beautiful gift box full of carefully selected goodies for her new baby. Hollie was overwhelmed and really wanted other parents to be able to experience receiving a beautiful box full of handpicked goodies for their baby each month as it really put a smile on her face
– the idea of Sassy Bloom was born. So why are thousands of pregnant women & mums loving Sassy Bloom? Sassy Bloom deliver ‘care packages’ to parents for their baby each month. Each Sassy Bloom box is especially handpicked and tailored to baby’s age and stage of development, gender and sometimes even include personalised items too. “Every parent wants the best for their baby but with so many products out there – it can often be time consuming and tricky for parents knowing what they need. Sassy Bloom is a really exciting way for mums to shop for their baby – discovering wonderful products and brands and with each Sassy Bloom box having a retail value of £40-£70 – it’s also a brilliant way to save too.” Says Hollie Sassienie, Co-Founder of Sassy Bloom. “We have spent over two years searching for only the very best baby products from around the world. Our panel of experienced and first time mums have tried and tested all of the products with their little ones – only the best ones make the cut into one of our Sassy Bloom boxes. We’ve done all the hard work for mums, freeing up their time to spend with their little one.” They now have thousands of mums joining Sassy Bloom and the feedback received from our customers has been extremely encouraging, purporting to our “outstanding customer service”, how beautiful the box is and the high quality of brilliant products. It’s this that truly drives us each day to create the best possible experience for our customers in every single possible way. We’ve also received some great celebrity endorsements from people such as Kimberley Walsh, Peter Andre, Jean-Christophe Novelli , Caprice, Edith Bowman, Lucy-Jo Hudson and Dame Sarah Storey. Sassy Bloom are aiming to raise £100,000 for charities including the Pulmonary Hypertension Association – the UK charity that helped Hollie and her family come to terms with this life changing disease that there is currently no cure for. Customers are able to donate to this charity along with some others as they checkout.
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Sam& Billie Faiers
Q&A
We caught up with the sassy duo at an exclusive hotel in London to speak to the pair about their collabration with My 1st Years who earlier this year saw Prince George photographed in one of their personalised robes, getting their Royal seal of approval. Here are some of the questions we asked the sisters.
Project Baby:- Can you tell us what inspired you to team up with My 1st Years? Sam:- Well before Billie and I collabratied with them, we had been purchasing items from My 1st Years for friends and Family for gifts. I bought a few items for Nell. We just loved the brand. Billie:- We always loved the brand, Sam bought lots of bits for my daughter and we just fell in Love with every item, It’s really important to us that we invest our time and work brands that we really genuinely love. Personalisation is definately “my thing”. Sam:- If you want something special personalised items are a must. Project Baby:- Is there a stand out gift that Paul and Nelly
have been given?
Sam:- They have been spoiled by My 1st Years, but one item
that I just love is the storage baskets, I love these and they are so handy.
Billie:- The best gift has to be the dolls house you bought
Nelly for her first birthday. It’s a lovely handmade townhouse, Nelly has already broken a few things, she is quiet heavy handed.
Sam:- Oh, Yeah. Remember when Paul and I found her trying to sit inside the dolls house. Project Baby:- Do you have a favourite piece from the collection? Billie:- Mine has to be the dressing up rail, what girl doesn’t
like dressing up. I have Nelly’s Fancy dress personalised on it. Sam:- I have the rocking chair in grey for Paul, I love that.
Project Baby:- Do you have any plans for the next year ahead? Billie:- Well My 1st Years have just taken themselves to
America and we would love to go with them, so yeah maybe America is the next big thing.
Project Baby:- How are you finding juggling motherhood and
business?
Sam:- Paul is only 5 months so I am very selective on the jobs I take on. I am very lucky that I can take Paul with me. I’m still breastfeeding and its not easy but it is easier to take him than it would be for Billie to take Nelly. Billie:- If I had Nelly here it would be chaos, It just wouldn’t be fair on her. She has just started nursery and our mum is always on hand to help. Project Baby:- Do you have any tips for new mums and
working life?
Billie:- Be orgainised, Last night I had everything laid out and ready to go this morning. It makes everything so much less stressful. Sam:- Yes organisation is key. Even if your not working. Project Baby:- Taking it back to My 1st Years, why them? Sam:- I just think it’s the only and best one out there to be
honest.
Billie:- Yea for Baby stuff, personalised, high quality items. Sam:- The packaging is lovely, it’s like Tiffany for Babys. Billie:- My 1st Years have a suitable present for anyone for
any occassion and the brand is just growing and growing and we are so exited to be apart of it.
Sam:- The price range is suitable for everyone too. Billie:- We only put our names against brands we really truly
believe in.
Sam:- That’s really important to us.
Make sure you follow Sam & Billie on Instagram and My 1st Years to follow their journey together. Check out the collabration on www.my1styears.com
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The BabaSling Superstar limited edition the versatile hammoc-style sling can be worn 5 different positions. Price: £23.99 www.wemademe.com
luna leaf curv The beautiful swaying seat that makes a statement - thanks to its updated posh design with a twist (or should we say swirl) the LEAF CURV. Price: £170.00 www.nuna.eu
Baby Carrier Original Small, easy-to-use and perfect for your newborn. A few buckles and some simple adjustments allow you to carry your baby comfortably and securely. Price: £51.99 www.babybjorn.co.uk
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the unique 3 in 1 Babymule changing bag
babasling Superstar
Price: £84.00 www.babymule.co.uk
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Bugaboo Donkey
Single to duo as easy as ABC There is no doubting how easy it is to transform the Donkey from single to double, you just unclick a couple of catches and pull the frame to create a wider frame. You can have the seats in a variety of positions - Twin mode, two carry cots, seat and carrycot, parent and world facing. One of the key features for me is the size of the underneath basket, its huge and when in single mode you have an additonal basket which is really handy, but my little one kept leaning over and grabbing things, all fun and games. Tires do require a pump, so you are risking getting a flat whist walking the dog. The wheels and suspension do both deserve a mention, If your looking for a pram that is suitable on all terrain and is ideal for twins or a pram that will grow with your family this might just be what you are looking for. In single mode it was great for getting on public transport but in double it was a little more tricky. I had to leave the house and set up outside for duo mode, fine in the Summer months but maybe a nightmare in the Winter. The seats are more narrow than most standard prams but still plenty of room. Edward 9 Months and Polly-Ann 2 both were very comfy.
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CHOKING
How to Help a Choking Child Recently 2 year old Jacob Jenkins died after choking on a grape at Pizza Hut. This incredibly sad story has highlighted the need for more people to learn First Aid. Choking is frightening and difficult to know how best to help. If the child is coughing, give them a second or two to see if they can cough the obstruction up themselves. If they are struggling to breath and unable to make a sound –their airway is blocked and they need assistance fast! To prevent choking: keep small objects out of reach, cut up food into very small pieces and supervise children while they’re eating, especially if they are under five years old.
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Prompt and appropriate First Aid saves lives.
HEALTH
For a baby under 1 year • First check in the baby’s mouth and if there is something obvious, remove it with finger tips. DO NOT put your fingers down a baby or child’s throat, or finger sweep the mouth, as this can make matters worse by pushing the obstruction further down or by causing swelling. • Lay the baby downwards on your forearm, across your legs, supporting them under their chin and using the flat of your hand, give a firm back blow between the shoulder blades. • Give up to five back blows and check between each blow to see if the blockage has cleared. If the obstruction has not come out – get an ambulance on the way. • If the obstruction hasn’t cleared, lay the baby on their back, place two fingers in the centre of the chest just below the nipple line and give up to five chest thrusts. (the same place as you push when doing chest compressions on a baby) • Check to see if the blockage has cleared between each chest thrust.
• Give up to 5 back blows checking each time if the blockage has cleared If the back blows haven’t helped get an ambulance on the way • If the blockage hasn’t cleared after five blows, the next stage is an abdominal thrust/ Heimlich manoeuvre: • Stand behind the child and place one hand in a fist under their rib cage. Use the other hand to pull up and under in a J shaped motion to dislodge the obstruction. Perform abdominal thrusts up to 5 times, checking each time to see if the obstruction has cleared. Anyone who has received abdominal thrusts must be seen by a doctor.
Warning: Never do an abdominal thrusts on a baby under a year as you could cause damage – chest thrusts for a baby.
• If the child is still choking, call 999 (or 112) and alternate five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until emergency help arrives. If at any point the child becomes unconscious, commence CPR. Once the obstruction comes out: If they are unconscious and breathing – put in the recovery position If they are unconscious and not breathing start CPR If they seem absolutely fine – ensure that they don’t have problems swallowing, check there is no pain or bleeding – it is always advisable to have them checked out by a medical professional. If it is not your child, ensure that you have contacted their parents. It is strongly advised that you attend a First Aid course to understand what to do in a medical emergency.
Please visit www.firstaidforlife.org.uk or email emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk or tel 0208 675 4036 for more information about our courses. First Aid for life 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.
• If baby is still choking, call 999/112 and continue alternate five back blows and five chest thrusts until emergency help arrives. • If at any point baby becomes unconscious, commence CPR.
Signs of choking: Unable to speak or cry, clutching their throat, struggling to breath
How to help a choking child over 1 year • If a child shows signs of choking, stay calm and encourage them to cough to help remove the object themselves. If unable to cough: Bend the child forward, supporting their chest with one hand • With the other hand; give a firm back blow between the shoulder blades.
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Pure Indulgence LUXURY SPA BREAKS FOR MUMS TO BE
Aqua Sana Woburn Forest Bedford, Bedfordshire
Aqua Sana opened in June 2014, and represents a new way of spa-ing at Center Parcs resorts. The World of Spa has six unique spas for you to journey through; explore the fire and ice, blossom, herbal, sensory, mineral and gemstone and salt spa areas. Unwind completely in the outdoor pool while enjoying beautiful forest views. As with other Aqua Sana Spas, it is a friendly and sociable space to spend time with your loved ones.
Cowley Manor Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Cowley Manor is a contemporary country house hotel and spa which sits in the glorious Cotswold countryside surrounded by 55 acres of parkland, woods and meadows. The award-winning spa has two spectacular pools, a 17m green slate-lined indoor pool and an elegant 15m outdoor pool, both heated all year round. In the summer months, the area adjacent to the outdoor pool completely transforms with sun loungers, a bar and full waiter service. There are four treatment rooms, as well as a separate manicure and pedicure area, enabling the dedicated therapists to offer a full range of indulging and therapeutic treatments using oils safe for pregnant women. www.cowleymanor.com
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Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall Seaham, County Durham
Chewton Glen Spa New Forest, Hampshire
Chewton Glen is a real country-house hotel with all the class, comfort and quality you could wish for. A place for lavishing and pampering; don’t book in for a few days and expect to come away thinner as the food is simply too good. But breathe in the country air and you’ll already feel healthier. Day guests are also welcome, for anyone looking to check out the spa without checking in. The swimming and hydrotherapy pools are impressive.
www.chewtonglen.com
Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal Spa The setting for Seaham Hall is the expansive and exhilarating north east coast, so you’re onto a winner already. The spa building and the facilities are impressive and expansive, and the treatments of very good quality. Your spa journey begins at the fabulous underground walkway that connects the spa and hotel; walk along past the pebbles and running water, and a huge carved elephant greets you on the other side. Inside, there’s a large, ozonetreated swimming pool, a hydrotherapy pool, and a range of thermal facilities. We loved relaxing in the outdoor hot tubs. Serenity Spa offers excellent value for a spa escape, and will appeal to everyone who can afford it. www.seaham-hall.co.uk
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
The original and still one of the best dedicated spa retreats, Ragdale Hall is a large, comfortable country house set in attractive grounds. You’ll find unfaltering customer service, an extensive range of top-quality treatments, and a fine array of facilities and classes. You can feel at liberty to be as healthy or as pampered as you like.
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Stanley House Hotel and Spa Mellor, Lancashire
Located deep in the heart of the Ribble Valley, The Spa at Stanley House reflects the elegance of natural rural beauty, with peaceful views over undulating hills from every aspect of the spa.
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.
Inside, there are cosy, contemporary interiors, and spacious treatment rooms. Relax in the collection of thermal cabins and the soothing hydrotherapy pool, all with a beautiful viewpoint. The spa also has a rasul, and steam and hydro-bathing spa suites for those who want a more private spa experience. Stanley House is the only spa within North West of England to offer treatments from luxury brand Natura Bisse, and from British organic brand Ila.
www.stanleyhouse.co.uk
Austria Babymoon at Hoteldorf Gruner Baum An unforgettable babymoon journey into the secret valley, Hoteldorf GrĂźner 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.
Calcot Spa Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Calcot Spa is situated in a quiet corner of Calcot Manor’s grounds in the Cotswolds. The beautifully designed spa is flooded with natural light and the neutral artwork and furnishings reflect the surrounding countryside. Dip into the outdoor hydrotherapy pool, swim lengths in the 16-metre indoor pool or just relax in the thermal experience area.
www.calcotmanor.co.uk
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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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 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.
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4 Travel Must Haves Nuna Sena After a busy day away from home, you’ll appreciate a simple and easy-to-use travel cot. The chic Nuna Sena easily pops open, thanks to its clever zig-zag leg design. And then in the morning you can refold it with just one hand. From Price: £150.00 www.nuna.eu
Mini Portable Soother Steriliser 2 in 1: cleans and sterilises soothers on the go Allows you to always have one soother ready whenever you need it.
Price: £6.95 www.kiddiecare.com
Trunki Trunki was created to beat the boredom so often suffered by travelling tots. Designed to be used as hand luggage, kids can pack Trunki with all their favourite belongings whilst parents keep them in tow. Price: £39.99 www.trunki.co.uk
Ickle Bubba Aurora It’s swift one handed folding action and compact fold allows parents to stow the stroller without any fuss, reducing time and stress. Pop it into the carry bag and simply wear it over your shoulder for easy transportation. Price: £125.00 www.icklebubba.com
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WIN The Ickle Bubba Aurora in Sunshine Yellow All you need to do is Email or post your holiday snaps on our social media platforms using the #ProjectBabyTravel Facebook Twitter Instagram or email natasha@project-baby.co.uk
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Competition to win the ultimate sleep package for your baby
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Sleep must haves
Win a beautiful SnuzPod and an amazing Sleepyhead to help you and your little one get a perfect night sleep. To be in the chance of winning just tell us your top tips to getting baby to sleep and we will pick our winner and share your top tips in our next edition. Email natasha@project-baby.co.uk using the subject line “TOPTIPS”. Winner announced 5th August
russell the dream sheepdog Our adorable cuddly Russell® with sofly changing warm glow, gently lights up the room with a calming green and blue ‘colour therapy’ display. Price: £34.99 www.sweetdreamers.co.uk
snuzpod Nothing compares with being close to your baby. The award-winning SnüzPod Bedside Crib™ allows you to easily comfort, settle and feed your baby without having to leave your bed. Price: £169.00 www.thelittlegreensheep.co.uk
Medela Swing Electric The Medela Swing Breast Pump including Calma with 2-phase expression, the only research-based breast pump technology to mimic a baby’s natural nursing rhythm. Price: £99.99 www.toysrus.com
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A new baby costs parents upto 750 hours of sleep
5 Sleep Myths Every Parent Should Know Rice Cereal at Bedtime
Sleep Control
Myth: Adding rice cereal to a bedtime bottle helps babies sleep through the night.
Myth: You can control when and how long your newborn sleeps.
Reality: There’s no proof that this method has any impact on Baby’s sleep.
Reality: Newborn babies fall asleep when they’re ready and wake up when they’re hungry, wet, or upset or because of some other normal cue.
Dr. Adesman Explains: “In fact, it can even go the other way.
Dr. Adesman Explains: “The key word here is ‘newborn.’ A lot of
Introducing rice cereal too early can be unsafe. Babies might not be able to digest rice cereal before 4 months of age. Parents often try to rush the natural process and push the milestones, but this practice is really not recommended.”
parents will try to create a schedule, but when babies are very young, Mum and Dad really need to respond to Baby’s cues.”
Swaddling Realities Myth: Swaddling is an outdated method for comforting a fussy baby.
Baby’s Sleep Position
Reality: Swaddling, when done properly, can be an effective and soothing technique.
Myth: It’s OK to put your baby to sleep on his side.
Dr. Adesman Explains: “Swaddling is a very helpful technique when
Reality: To reduce the risk of sudden infant
it comes to comforting. Some parents worry about their baby overheating, but if she’s dressed properly, that’s not an issue. Positioning is important, so ask your pediatrician or someone experienced to show you the right technique.”
death syndrome, healthy babies should always be put to sleep on their back -- not their stomach or sides. Dr. Adesman Explains: “Part of the reason for the confusion is that when the government first came out with its ‘Back to Sleep’ campaign, it said side or back, but just a couple years later, it modified this recommendation because sometimes babies roll from their side onto their belly. The safest sleep position for babies is on their back. Unfortunately, some pediatricians are still giving parents misinformation.”
Nap = Soundly Sleeping Baby Myth: A nap in a car seat or stroller doesn’t count. Reality: If your child is sleeping soundly, it counts. Dr. Adesman Explains: “Kids are pretty versatile when it comes to where they sleep. If a baby falls asleep somewhere other than his crib, there’s really no reason to transfer him. Also, remember that although beautiful nurseries might be created with the best intentions, crib bumpers, mobiles, and other decorations can pose a safety risk to infants.” project-baby.co.uk
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Formulated with grape seed oil and sweet almond oil that are rich in essential fatty acids - work together to help to plump and soften, whilst moringa seed extract, wild sea fennel and vitamin E balance, purify and help to minimise the appearance of open pores. Price: £38.00 www.liberty.co.uk
Bobbi Brown Moisturizing Foundation
Belly Bandit Flawless Flawless Belly’s™ WonderWeave™ material allows you to indulge your belly with a deep moisture treatment, 24/7. Simply apply your favorite stretch mark cream to your belly (day or night), slip on your Flawless Belly™ and dress as usual! Price: £49.96 www.bellybandit.co.uk
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Foundation meets skincare. Bobbi’s revolutionary 2-in-1 foundation utilises Light Reflecting Technology to instantly give skin natural luminosity without traditional pearls.. Price: £33.00 www.bobbibrown.co.uk
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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.
Bumble and Bumble
Price: £8.95 www.essie.co.uk
Sunday Shampoo
A weekly detox for product junkies and infrequent washers. This product is a great relief from shampoo boredom. For best results, use prior to a weekly Deeep Masque. This product is not for color-treated hair.
Price: £18.00 www.boots.co.uk
Organic Rose Cleanser
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This smooth, non-greasy cleanser will leave your skin cleansed, and feeling fresh and alive. The gentle formula lilfts away dead skin cells and can be used to remove make up and mascara. Cleanse your skin in the morning and evening.
This skin saving formula from Aesop contains an impressive list of ingredients known for their astringent and soothing properties. Effective without stripping or dehydrating the skin.
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Post Pregnancy Care
Bootcamp Boobs
Bootcamp Butts
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Boob Tube Bust & Neck Firmer helps lift & firm boobs skin while reshaping the muscles beneath in only 4 minutes a day intensifying pecs & defining cleavage.
4 Minutes-a-day Exercise System to Reshape Your Butt Tighten Lift & Boost Muscles. Ideal both for personal use & as a gift.
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Tiffany Enchant Cuff The fanciful scrolls of this design are based on 19th-century iron gates. Price: £2,175 www.tiffany.co.uk
This feminine necklace can be engraved with names, words of love or the romantic message of your choice to create a truly unique gift. Price From: £89.00 www.mercimamanboutique.com
Tiffany Enchant Pendants
Calla Lily Necklace The Family Necklace was created as an alternative to the Duchess Necklace, as worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, for those with larger families.
Inspired by the scrolled iron gates of lavish estates and secret gardens, the ornate swirls of this graceful collection hint at a lush paradise beyond. www.tiffany.co.uk
Price: £29.50 www.notonthehighstreet.com .
His & Hers Michael Kors Ladies’ Parker Chronograph Watch A stunning ladies Michael Kors watch in PVD rose plating, with a sparkling stone set bezel, mother of pearl dial and beautifully stone set hour markers. This watch also features date function, chronograph and the bracelet fastens with a push-button clasp. Price: £185.00 www.watchshop.com
Michael Kors Men’s Lexington Chronograph Watch A striking Mens Michael Kors watch design made from stainless steel. This smart and classic style watch has a blue dial which is set with bold silver baton hour markers, silver hands and date function. This model includes chronograph and is powered by a quality quartz movement. Price: £160.00 www.watchshop.com
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Liberty print star silver initials bangle This pretty Liberty print star sterling silver initials bangle bracelet oozes simple charm and elegance. Price: £29.95 – £35.95 www.mamajewels.co.uk
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DOLLAR SHAVE CLUB This set returns shaving to the
personalised royal baby biscuit tin
delightful experience it was meant to be. Dr. Carver’s Easy Shave Butter was crafted for use with Dollar Shave Club’s Executive Razor to transform the dread of shaving into the joy of softly wiping whiskers off your face. The Butter’s conditioning botanicals soften hair to prepare for a swifter, closer shave. Price: £38.00 www.sephora.com
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
Craft Beer Brewing One Day Course The perfect day out for any beer lover. We guide you through every step of the brewing process whilseyou make your very own craft beer that you can take away with you at the end of the day! Price: £75.00 www.notonthehighstreet.com
jeremy fisher biscuit card 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
perso nalised message chocolates 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 the Personalised Message Chocs.
Personalised Father’s DayArt Frame Little ones can tell daddy they love them in a wonderfully unique way with our personalised art print. Shown in a handmade wooden frame perfect for hanging on bedroom walls, the five architectural snippets spell out the word “Daddy” in an eye-catching design. Price: £25.00 www.my1styears.com
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beatrix potter 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. Price: £39.50 www.biscuiteers.com
notonthehighstreet.com is launching ‘Hang out with Dad Day’ - a new campaign highlighting that, often, what Dads want for Father’s Day the most is to spend quality time with their children As part of the campaign, notonthehighstreet.com has joined up with Little Troopers (a charity supporting children with parents serving in the British Armed Forces) to donate 10% of sales from a selection of experience gifts during the period from 23rd May -19th June (Father’s Day). Share your “Hang Out Father’s Day” with us on our Facebook page Project Baby Mag using the #HangOutWithDad project-baby.co.uk
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Rufus & Ted Rocking Horse Standing on a sturdy walnut stained bow rocking base, Rufus is as gorgeous as they come! He is dressed in a textured chocolate and cream woven check fabric and has a softly paded traditional leatherette saddle and bridle.
Creating Your Dream
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ENCHANTED WOOD FABRIC With this designer girls fabric, you can make cushions, curtains, use the material to make your own indoor tents and even use on soft furnishings. Price: £48.00 www.cuckooland.com
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Celebrate the birth of a new baby with this beautiful personalised wooden elephant clock engraved with baby’s name, birth date and weight. Price: £34.99 www.notonthehighstreet.com
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Personalised New Baby Elephant Flower Clock
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The WoolNest by moKee | Summer Dash Handle
Chaise Longue This glamorous chaise longue will have them beaming with pride (and perhaps playing at ‘Princess’ a little more often!)
The WoolNest is our modern take on Moses basket. It is a cosy and comfortable bassinet for babies up to 6 months.Made of the best quality wool, it will make baby feel as cosy as in the womb. Amazing felt qualities create a perfect environment for baby to relax. Its round shape muffles noise and keeps out drafts, it is soft but sturdy. Price: £89.95 en.mokee.eu
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Kid tess tree bookcase A fabulously fun bookcase in the shape of a tree by Mathy By Bols! The shelves are positioned to represent the branches whilst giving the appearance that the books are tilted at exciting angles. This fantastic kids bedroom storage creates a brilliant scene in any bedroom. Price: £1,245.00 www.cuckooland.com
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Butaca Nursing Chair The Butaca Nursing Chair has been designed for you to relax and unwind with or without your baby. The back is shaped perfectly, and with the rocking base, this is the ideal place to feed and bond with your newborn. The design and size compliments any nursery, but also would not look out of place in any room in the home. Price: £346.00 www.lapsi.co.uk
Steiff Studio Bear
The Baby Cot Shop Cadogan
ClouSteiff Studio Bear ia made of cuddly soft woven fur in a deep brown colour. This large bear has been hand stuffed and is a real ‘show stopper’. His face and paw pads have been carefully hand airbrushed by the highly trained artisans at Steiff.
The Baby Cot Shop: The Cadogan nursery furniture set is a heritage collection created to be passed on for generations. It is handcrafted with solid hardwood and ideal for the styleconscious nursery. The ends are upholstered and tufted in linen, available in a range of fabrics. Price from: £5400.00 www.houseoffraser.com
Rabbit Lamp Award winning childrens rabbit light, our very own White Rabbit lamp will help babies and children sleep well. The soft warm night light shines through this bone china... Price: £70.00 www.whiterabbitengland.com
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Price: £2410.00 www.steiffteddybears.co.uk
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Boori Eton Convertible Plus Cot Bed Boori’s Eton Convertible Plus Cot Bed in White is an amazing investment for your child, it will really last a lifetime. The Eton Convertible starts off as a cot bed from birth to a full sized double bed for an adult Price: £549.00 www.naturalbabyshower.co.uk
Patsy Peacock Mobile
Anne-Claire Petit Mama Teddy
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.
This charming series of crocheted soft-toys is designed by AnneClaire Petit whose interest in handicrafts and love of traditional craftsmanship has grown over years. Most of the detailed work is hand-crocheted by women living in countryside villages of Northern China..
Price: £34.00 www.gigibrooks.com
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LINCOLN DOUBLE WARDROBE This beautifully elegant Lincoln Wardrobe from Obaby is the perfect addition to any nursery or bedroom. Featuring a wealth of storage space it’s a key piece to keep you organised. Open the double doors to reveal 3 internal drawers, 3 storage shelves and 2 hanging rails all you need from a Wardrobe and more. Price: £399.00 www.cuckooland.com
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Bird Nest One Way to Deal with Divorce A mothers story
The children simply live at “home” and the separated or divorced parents take turns living with them there, but never at the same time. The core element of this arrangement is that each parent maintains a separate residence where they live when it is not their turn at the “bird’s nest”. When my ex-husband and I were considering divorce, there were many things that paralyzed me with fear. My absolutely most terrifying concern was for my children’s adjustment. Early on I had lunch with a friend who is a family law attorney. She offered some really good advice. She said, “Everybody is different. Your family is not like any other family, your divorce doesn’t have to be like anybody else’s either nor does your custody arrangement. Get something you can both agree to on paper with the mediator, and then do what works and makes you guys happy. If it doesn’t work long term then you revert to what you agreed to on paper. The paper work can be a ‘just in case you stop agreeing about the children’ plan.” That lunch opened up a world of possibilities for me. Although my Ex and I didn’t agree on much, we did agree that the children should have as easy a time of it as possible. It wasn’t their fault after all. I told him of my lunch with this friend and what she said. We both agreed to consider alternative custody arrangements. While googling ‘alternative custody arrangements’ I stumbled on Birdnesting Custody. I was interested and found a few articles, but most were negative. After scouring around the internet a few days, I did find a few actual stories from people that had done it successfully.
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Birdnesting custody is an arrangement where the family keeps the marital home, both parents paying into a household account to cover basic household expenses (in lieu of child support) and you rotate time in the ‘nest’. The children never leave, the house has custody of the dog even, and the house becomes the children’s home and source of stability.
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Why We Chose to “Nest” Prior to learning about the possibility of Birdnesting my heart would clench inside my chest every time I considered moving the kids or that they would go back and forth from me to their dad’s. We had only recently moved across town into a house that was in the ‘right’ school district. Our children were getting older and it was urgent to be in the right district if we hoped to avoid private schools. We had moved in the nick of time for our oldest to start middle school. We still had boxes that weren’t unpacked. I hated to think of moving them again. Additionally, at the time, the housing market had just crashed to rock bottom. We had no equity in the short time in this house and would be lucky to get what we paid just months before. Also, we have one child with ADHD. Bringing the appropriate things back and forth from school to home is a daily challenge for her. I had no idea how she would function with another home and bag. My ex-husband agreed to try this arrangement based on these factors. Our mediator was initially intrigued but became a great cheerleader over the course of our sessions. She had never heard of it by name or the concept of Birdnesting as anything more than a transitional arrangement, but she encouraged us to try. She wisely counseled us to have specific rules and to never forget that the house is the safe place for the children. In my travels on Google I had found some ideas that other people used to keep boundaries clear in the nest. My ex-husband and I have 50-50 custody. Financially it works like this: we created a house account that for nest expenses. No cash withdrawals are ever made from that account. Mortgage, utilities, cable, groceries, kid expenses, braces, our life insurance policies, etc., are paid from this account. On paydays, we each pay the nest first. It was determined the percentage that each of us made of our household income (60/40). We added up the money required to run the nest and he puts in 60% and I put in 40%. Anything that comes up that we haven’t accounted for falls under the 60/40 rule. Running the nest is less expensive than running our household while married because we each pay for our own cars, insurance, credit cards, and basic life expenses etc. out of our own money.
Our Nest Rules: 1. We respect the privacy of the other’s spaces in the nest. 2. Leave the nest like you found it. The parent that rotates on shouldn’t have to come in and clean up the other’s mess. 3. No overnight guests of the opposite sex in the nest. They may visit but may not stay past bedtime. 4. The person on nest duty is responsible for groceries in the house, kid laundry, etc.
Some couples that Birdnest share an apartment where the off parent goes and they rotate between the apartment and house, but neither of us thought we could manage that. I have family in town that graciously offered me a guest room when I’m off of nest duty. I try to be as unobtrusive as possible. My ex-husband has a studio apartment for his off times.
Initially we were trying to figure out how we could possibly have money enough after paying for the nest to afford nice apartments for the children and then we realized that the beauty of this is that the kids never go there, so both of us do it as cheaply as possible. They’ve been to his apartment for short visits but they’ve never spent the night.
How Others React I get mixed reactions when I tell people about our custody arrangement. Some cheer me on and commend me for our unique arrangement. I love those people. Equally, some people are very negative and say that it will never work. Well, it has worked for almost 3 years. Some say that it will never work when we have other partners. So far that hasn’t been a problem either. When we date we just tell them up front about our arrangement. Some are confused until they realize that we are never at the nest at the same time. We cross paths several times a week, but we never stop walking as we pass. I did read about several families that Birdnested for many, many years and in that time both spouses remarried. They simply kept the nest going like before and at bedtime their new spouse went back to their shared home. Their kids grew up and then they sold the family home.
The Downside to “Nesting” There are downsides, I won’t lie. It is expensive. But until the housing market improves we are unlikely to be able to sell the house without losing money. Also, I get tired of living out of a bag. When I go back on nest duty I take my dirty clothes out of my bag, add them to the laundry room floor and pack again when I leave. It is an inconvenience. But then I remember that I’m not a child and I made my own decisions about my marriage and divorce. None of which my kids got a vote on. I remind myself that every day I pack the bag is a day my children don’t have to do it and feel proud that at this time they are spared that experience. The Advantages • Said to be child-centric: it focuses on the needs of the children. • Children are able to continue to live in their home for a greater sense of stability. • Minimizes the difficulty for children of living in two places, like forgetting homework, toys, clothing, or other belongings at the other parent’s home. • Parents might be better able to handle the experience of moving back and forth between their residences than the children might be. The Disadvantages • It is expensive. Unless the parents are able to share the residence in which the children do not live, they are looking at having three residences, one for the children and one for each parent when they are not living with the children. • It requires a large degree of civility between the parents and the ability to get along and make decisions together. In general, the absence of conflict is the best indicator of resiliency for children, both in a marriage and post-divorce. • It does not take into consideration what would happen when one or both parents enter a new relationship. Even before this aspect of “moving on” occurs post-divorce, both parents often need to individuate from each other and establish separate lives in order to disentangle from the marriage relationship they had with each other. Bird nesting does not adequately foster this aspect of divorcing. • House rules: in order for parents’ movements to occur in a nondisruptive manner, both parents would need to have similar rules and house cleaning sensibilities. Would you ever consider Bird Nesting we would love to hear from you email natasha@project-baby.co.uk project-baby.co.uk
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bloomers! When Baby’s Speech is Slow Going
Written by Marianne Brown, speech and language therapist and owner of the Children’s Therapies practice in Putney.
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As a parent it’s often difficult to know when a child’s development falls within the ‘normal’ range and when there is cause for concern. Just like learning to walk, children develop the ability to communicate at different speeds, and some will encounter difficulties along the way.
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What is the difference between speech and language? Speech is how we produce or articulate the sounds that form words. Language refers to the way we receive, understand and express information through all forms of communication - verbal and non-verbal. Although speech problems and language problems are different, they often overlap. A child with a language problem for example, may be good at pronouncing words but be unable to join more than two words together. A child whose speech may be difficult to understand may still use words and phrases to express ideas. And another child may speak clearly but have difficulty understanding instructions.
Early signs of social When to seek help communication Parents are correct in thinking that some problems and children do naturally grow out of some of autistic spectrum these speech or language difficulties, but unfortunately it is impossible to predict disorders We also meet many parents whose children are facing more serious difficulties. At as early as 12 months children can be observed for symptoms of autism or social communication problems. Possible signs can include (but this list is by no means exhaustive): • A lack of early babbling • Limited copying of speech sounds • Limited copying of actions such as clapping hands • Not pointing to ask for things or to get someone’s attention
Speech delay
• Lack of other gestures such as waving
As a very rough guide, and remembering that each child is different, your toddler should have an expressive vocabulary of around 50 words by the time they are 2 years old, and you should be able to understand about half of what they say. If your little one only uses certain sounds or words repeatedly, and is unable to use spoken language to communicate more than their immediate needs by this age, he or she might have speech or language problems, or a combination of both.
• Rack of shared enjoyment and rarely smiling or laughing when playing
which ones. What we do know is that the earlier parents seek help, the more successful therapy is likely to be. We also know that children entering school with a speech or language delay are much more likely to have difficulties accessing the school curriculum. If you have any concerns about your child’s communication development, contact your GP, or a speech and language therapist directly. They will either be able to reassure you that everything is fine, or assess your child and work with you on strategies and techniques to help your child’s communication.
• Repetitive actions or movements
• Poor eye contact • Limited play with toys Some parents of young children with social communication issues initially wonder if their child is hearing properly as the child does not respond to their name being called. Children with delayed language should have a hearing test to rule out a hearing problem.
Children’s Therapies have clinicsin Putney and Clapham South, telephone 020 8673 7930 or visit www.childrenstherapies. co.uk A Hanen ‘More than Words’ course for parents will commence in June, please call Children’s Therapies on 020 8673 7930 for further details.
However children with an
Stammering and lisps autistic spectrum disorder Stammers and lisps are two common speech difficulties that we see here at Children’s Therapies. To help a child with a lisp, a therapist will demonstrate the correct production of the ‘s’ and ‘z’ sounds, highlighting to the child how the tongue is hiding behind the teeth. The child is given lots of opportunities to listen to the production of the correct sounds, and then helped to produce ‘s’ and ‘z’ correctly from a sound to use in conversation. For children who stammer, the therapist will try to establish any factors that may be contributing to the problem, and work with the parent on strategies to help the child to talk more easily, including overcoming fear and anxiety.
or social communication difficulties may have problems with paying attention and understanding language, so they do not respond when their name is called even though their hearing is fine. There are many successful communication programmes which therapists can offer children with these type of difficulties, even before they have received a confirmed diagnosis. One we recommend is the Hanen ‘More than Words’ parent course. This was designed especially for parents of children aged 5 years and under and teaches parents how to help their child reach their full communication potential.
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Things are going to get messy! Baby-led weaning is, it must be said, a somewhat cheesy term for just letting your infant self-feed. You cut food up into manageable sticks and offer it, they eat. It’s really pretty simple.
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development The key difference between BLW and traditional weaning, when you think about it, is in the order that children learn to eat. With a puree, they learn to swallow first and then chew, which works fine until they meet a lump. With BLW, the babies learn to chew first and swallowing might come some time later. It’s ‘baby-led’ in the sense that you let them do what they need to do while they’re learning, and as the parent you resist the urge to get wound up in knots about how much they’re eating, whether they like the food you thought they’d like and whether it’s smushed into the nearest curtain. The main thing is… it’s all good clean (messy) fun.
Top Tips for BabyLed weaning 1. Have a good trawl on the internet for blogs, info and in particular video clips of BLW babies. Seeing little tiny 6-month-old babies demolishing their food and hearing the gasps of admiration from the proud parent behind the camera (and by parent I mean Dad. It’s always the Dad), will do your confidence the power of good. 2. Next, forget ‘baby food’. Food’s food, as long as you’re not adding salt. To start off with, think chip-sized because it’s an easy shape for little 6-month-olds to grip, but you’ll soon move on to smaller pieces as it’s more interesting for a child developing a pincer grip.
3. As a first food most people steam carrots (to about the degree that they can be smushed ‘twixt your thumb and finger), cut up cucumbers, make toast fingers or crinkle cut bits of mango, that sort of thing, but remember if there’s no reason whatsoever why your baby can’t have a pile of Spaghetti Bolognese or mashed potato to dig into if that’s what the rest of the family is having.
8. (Slightly bitter) experience suggests that the more effort you put into making something special for the baby, the less likely they are to eat it. Give them what you’re having. If they hate it, fine, they’re getting their calories from milk anyway. 9. Of course it would be perfect if we ate every meal as a family, just like the Waltons but this isn’t always possible. Try to keep your ‘social activity’ head on, though, even if it’s just you and your baby sharing a sandwich at lunch. Keep smiling, keep enjoying, keep paying attention. It’s just good manners at the end of the day, something it’s never too early for a child to learn. 10. Don’t get too hung up on three meals a day, it may take a while to work up to that. Whatever’s convenient and enjoyable for you is best. 11. And don’t put too much on the highchair tray at the one time, just a couple of pieces of food will stop them feeling overwhelmed. 12. Actual hunger can be frustrating for the babies when they’re still getting to grips (quite literally) with things. Timing ‘meals’ to between milk feeds seems to be best, and because it’s just finger food you aren’t limited to staying in. There’s no reason why you can’t pack a wee Tupperware with some carrot or cucumber, buy a banana when you’re out or just pull some bits out of an undressed salad. 13. Never put food into a child’s mouth, let them put it in by themselves so that they can control it as it moves backwards. If the baby gags, remember that it’s their way of moving food around in the mouth and don’t panic. Some parents have found that making exaggerated chewing faces and noises reminds the child to get back on track. 14. Nappies and their contents will soon fascinate you in ways you never thought possible. Raisins rehydrate, little pieces of still-green broccoli sneak through the digestive system and bananas produce poo with strange black threads. Look and learn, ladies. 15. Have a camera ready to capture those first gummy, carroty smiles because as daunting as it may seem, weaning is a very short time in your child’s life. So remember to enjoy it…
4. No bowls, they’re just asking to be flung heavenwards. Put the food on the highchair tray or table and remember, it’s all a learning experience for the baby at this point. They really don’t care whether the experience is ‘oooooh, mango is in my mouth’ or ‘ooooooh, a bowl is flying across the room’. 5. As an experienced eater yourself, you already have all the ‘equipment’ you’ll need to feed your child, but there are some things to consider. An easy-to-clean highchair is a must, so head to Ikea for a fifteen quid Antilop, which will even fit in the shower for a hose-down on a bad broccoli day. 6. There will be mess, oh yes there will, so if you are weaning in summer don’t be afraid to eat outside or semi-naked (and the baby too, if you like, hem hem) and for winter Ikea and Tommee Tippee make great cover-all and pelican bibs. 7. Putting a wipe-clean tablecloth under the highchair is a good idea if you have carpets and some people find that a crinkle cutter is handy to make food extra-grippable.
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This high-chair enables your child to sit at the family table and interact with you and other family members. With adjustable seat height, footrest height, seating depth and footrest depth, the chair adapts to your growing child to ensure comfortable seating at all times. Suitable for children ages 6 months old to adults (300lbs) Prices From: £155.00 www.stokke.com
Mamas and papas Snax Highchair Super comfy Snax highchair from Mamas and Papas is the perfect for your little diner. Covered in fun, bright colours, the comfy highchair is completely adjustable, giving you a choice of sitting positions for different situations. Easily folds away so perfect for those who dont want a highchair as a permant fixture.
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4- in- 1 Knuma A versatile and innovative 4 in 1 High Chair that will see your child through the first six years. From weaning to homework, one product does it all. Designed with longevity in mind as it is suitable for babies of 6 months up to children of 6 years to use.
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A few colourful baby feeding spoons and bowls
Bibs and clean cloths Saucepans and/or a steamer
Price: £65.00 www.mamasandpapas.com
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Essential Weaning Equipment
A hand blender or food processor Ice cube trays or small containers
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Eat Yourself Pregnant with Zita West 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. In this fabulous new full-colour cook-book Zita shows you 80 tasty and easy to prepare recipes that are packed full of all the most important nutrients your body needs to prepare for a successful pregnancy.
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FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast Wake-Up Bars A healthy cereal bar is perfect if you don’t have time for a sit-down breakfast. These bars contain plenty of protein with the addition of nuts and seeds to keep blood-sugar levels stable throughout the morning. The addition of maca powder is a great way to support the adrenal glands if you’re feeling stressed. Oats are high in slow-releasing carbohydrate and rich in soluble fibre to keep you feeling fuller for longer and avoid mid-morning energy dips. They also contain plenty of vitamin E and energizing B-vitamins, as well as beta glucans that support immune health.
Makes: 16 bars Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes
olive oil or coconut oil, for greasing 125g/4½oz/heaped ¾ cup cashew nuts 150g/5½oz/1½ cups rolled oats 60g/2¼oz/heaped 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1 tbsp maca powder (optional) 1 tbsp shelled hemp seeds 1 tbsp sunflower seeds 1 tbsp flaxseeds 60g/2¼oz/¼ cup chopped ready-to-eat dried apricots 60g/2¼oz/⅔ cup goji berries a pinch of sea salt 60g/2¼oz/¼ cup almond or cashew nut butter 60g/2¼oz/scant ¼ cup honey 200g/7oz/heaped 1 cup soft pitted dates, chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 and grease a shallow 20cm/8in square baking tin with oil. 2. Put the cashews in a food processor and process until fine. Add the oats and coconut flakes and pulse to break up slightly. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the maca
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powder, if using, seeds, apricots, goji berries and salt. 3. In a food processor, blend together the nut butter, honey, dates and vanilla extract to form a paste. Mix the paste into the dry ingredients. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking tin. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until slightly golden.
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Roasted Banana Caramel Mouse Roasting bananas with their skins on creates a wonderful sweet caramelized flavour. The flesh is puréed with a healthy caramel-style sauce to create a thick mousse. Sweetened only with dates, this makes an irresistible healthy dessert. The pecans can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container. They make a delicious snack. One banana has an impressive 34 per cent of the recommended amount of vitamin B6, which is important for hormone balance, lowering homocysteine.
Serves: 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes, plus 2-4 hours soaking Cooking time: 40 minutes
150g/5½oz/heaped ¾ cup soft pitted dates 2 bananas 2 tbsp almond butter 100ml/3½fl oz/generous ⅓ cup coco-
nut milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Toasted Nuts 50g/1¾ oz/½ cup pecan nuts
1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp ground cinnamon a pinch of sea salt
1. To make the toasted nuts, put the pecans in a bowl, cover with water and leave to soak for 2–4 hours, then drain.
4. To make the mousse, put the dates in a bowl, cover with water and leave to soak for 20 minutes, then drain.
2. Put the maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt in a bowl and mix well to combine. Add the drained pecans and toss them with the mixture to coat well.
5. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Put the bananas on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, until the skins are black. Leave to cool, then peel away the skins and place the flesh in a food processor or blender.
3. Preheat the oven to 160°C/315°F/Gas 2–3 and line a baking tray with baking parchment. Spread the pecans on the prepared baking tray and bake for 20 minutes until crisp. Leave to cool, then roughly chop.
6. Add the drained dates to the food processor, along with the remaining ingredients and purée to form a thick mousse. Serve topped with the toasted pecans.
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Vietnamese Turkey in Lettuce Wraps
This dish is ideal for an energizing lunch or light evening meal and is so quick and simple to prepare. Spoon the spiced turkey into crisp lettuce leaves and drizzle over a little chilli sauce for an extra kick. A high-protein, low-fat food, turkey is also rich in tryptophan and tyrosine which the body converts to serotonin and dopamine chemicals that play a role in the production of babymaking hormones.
Serves: 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 8 minutes 1 tbsp olive oil 200g/7oz minced turkey 1 small red onion, diced 1 tbsp peeled and grated root ginger 1 red chilli, deseeded and diced 1 handful of coriander leaves, chopped 2 tbsp fish sauce juice of 1 lime juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp soy sauce sea salt and ground black pepper 2 Little Gem lettuces, leaves separated, to serve Thai sweet chilli sauce, to serve (optional)
1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok and stir-fry the minced turkey until it begins to turn light brown. Add the onion, ginger and chilli and stir-fry for a further 2–3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the coriander leaves. 2. Combine the fish sauce, lime and lemon juice, honey and
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soy sauce in a non-reactive bowl. Pour over the turkey and season with salt and pepper to taste. 3. To serve, spoon the mixture into lettuce leaves and drizzle over a little sweet chilli sauce, if you like.
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Mum Tip “Use a soft weaning spoon they’re nice and small so you can try little teeny spoonfuls at first.”
HappyEating A survey, launched by leading baby food brand Organix, reveals that one of the biggest barriers to introducing new foods during weaning is baby’s facial expression in response to new tastes. It can be challenging to introduce new foods during weaning and the faces babies pull can be interpreted by parents as disgust or dislike at what they are trying, which can make it all the harder. The Organix weaning survey reveals: • More than half (55%) of mums say a baby’s facial expression puts them off trying to encourage their baby to like a new taste and flavour. • 49% say it’s a struggle to keep babies interested in food. • 42% say they find it hard to get babies to try new foods during weaning. From sweet carrot to sour lemon and bitter broccoli, weaning is the beginning of a taste adventure, the first opportunity for your baby to explore and experience taste sensations. Evidence shows that it can take between 10 and 15 times to introduce a new food or flavour and that learning about food is all about familiarity and repetition. So by understanding more about their babies’ facial expressions, parents are likely to feel more confident about introducing new foods. Baby faces and understanding what they mean … But what is the meaning of that face your baby pulls as they try a new food for the first time? What’s your baby really trying to tell you?
Mum Tip “Keep trying - if your little one rejects a new food, offer it again in a few days’ time. If they still say no, try again in a few weeks’ time”
“For example, what mums and dads might interpret as a look of shock or disgust, doesn’t necessarily translate as not liking the taste, what’s more likely is that baby is puzzled by the intensity of a new flavour. A surprised expression could be curiosity about the depth of flavour, the chances are they think the flavour is good but it’s very different to what they’ve eaten before – it’s all part of them experiencing and learning new tastes on their weaning journey.” It can be challenging to keep offering new foods and coming up with new and inspiring ideas to tempt little ones, but it’s important as those first tastes during weaning help define a child’s future relationship with food.
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MAM Oral Care Rabbit Teething Cloth in Pink This MAM Rabbit Teething Cloth is ideal to clean and massage baby’s gums when teething. Removes plaque and prevents decay. Use to both clean baby’s mouth and massage gums at the onset of teething.
Here’s something to chew on. Sophie the Giraffe is designed to stimulate the senses; she makes a happy sound when squeezed, and soothes teething gums. A French classic.
Price: £12.99 www.sophielagirafe.co.uk
Mothercare Baby Safari Ring Rattle - Zebra
Price: £5.99 www.toysrus.co.uk
Our Mothercare Baby Safari ring rattles are great for cuddling, rattling and chewing, featuring adorable plush animal designs.
Price: £3.99 www.mothercare.com
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Tommee Tippee Wobble Bug Teether Tommee Tippee Wobblebug teether is a fun and colourful bug soother toy with a squeaky nose, rattling mouth and mirror on the back to entertain and stimulate baby when gums are sore from teething.
Squidge And Pip The ultimate teether gift
Price: £20.00 www.squidgeandpip.co.uk
Mothercare Water Filled Hand Teether Use the Mothercare Water Filled Hand Teethers in a two pack to give your little one something to chew on when their gums are sore or if they’re teething The teethers are ideal for cooling in the fridge before giving to your little one.
Price: £3.99 www.mothercare.com
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Important
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YOUR CHILD AT ONE YEAR How your child plays, learns, speaks, and acts offers important clues about your child’s development. Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age. Check the milestones your child has reached by his or her 1st birthday. Take this with you and talk with your child’s doctor at every visit about the milestones your child has reached and what to expect next.
What most children do at this age: Social and Emotional
Language/Communication
• Is shy or nervous with strangers • Cries when mum or dad leaves • Has favourite things and people • Shows fear in some situations • Hands you a book when he wants to hear a story • Repeats sounds or actions to get attention • Offers an arm or leg to help with dressing • Plays games such as “peek-a-boo”
• Responds to simple spoken requests • Uses simple gestures, like shaking head “no” or waving “bye-bye” • Makes sounds with changes in tone (sounds more like speech) • Says “mama” and “dada” and exclamations like “uh-oh!” • Tries to say words you say
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Cognitive (learning, thinking, problem-solving)
• Explores things in different ways, like shaking, banging, throwing • Finds hidden things easily • Looks at the right picture when it’s named • Copies gestures • Starts to use things correctly; for example, drinks from a cup, brushes hair • Bangs two things together • Puts things in a container, takes things out of a container • Lets things go without help • Pokes with index (pointer) finger • Follows simple directions like “pick up the toy” Movement/Physical Development
• Gets to a sitting position without help • Pulls up to stand, walks holding on to furniture (“cruising”) • May take a few steps without holding on • May stand alone
The Perfect Gift
for your one year old Personalised 1st Birthday Keepsake A unique wooden 1st birthday keepsake to celebrate babies 1st year. Price: £15.95 www.notonthe highstreet.com
Personalised Tale Of Peter Rabbit Gift Boxed Book Featuring Potter’s original illustrations from The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Price: £19.95 www.wickeduncle.co.uk
Jamm Scoot Ride On! Price: £56.00 www.GLTC.co.uk
Act early by talking to your child’s doctor if your child: • Doesn’t crawl • Can’t stand when supported • Doesn’t search for things that she sees you hide • Doesn’t say single words like “mama” or “dada” • Doesn’t learn gestures like waving or shaking head • Doesn’t point to things • Loses skills he once had
Baby Darcy Bear Price: £16.00 www.wickeduncle.co.uk
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LEVO Rocker The eminently stylish and practical Pao Papoose™ is our super-adjustable, soft-structured carrier ideal for babies aged 4 to 36 months. Offering front and back-carrying positions, this unique two-shoulder carrier delivers the ultimate in exquisite tailoring and comfort for both baby and wearer. Price: £89.99 www.wemademe.com
Project Baby Rating: Squidge & Pip Meet the gorgeous Charlie Crane Levo Rocker. this is an amazing piece of furniture for baby’s from birth to around seven months with a maximum weight of 12kgs. Your baby will be the most comfortable and most stylish baby in this rocker. The natural rocking softly follows the movement of your baby. The seat has a 3-point harness to keep your baby safe and is very easy to take off for washing at 40 degrees C.
• Perfect for infants from birth to 7 months or 12kgs.
British Made Sensory teething toy that will stimulate your baby’s senses & soothe & relieve the discomfort of teething gums. Each toy comes with its own handy travel pouch & is beautifully packaged to make that perfect statement gift. Pip’s ergonomic shape is attachable & easy to grip for even the tinest of hands- Pip is fully waterproof & steam sterilisable. Perfect gift for baby showers, first Birthday.
Price: £149.99 www.nubie.co.uk
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Features • Easily assembled within minutes • Modern to match with most interior • Natural rocking follows the movement of your baby
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Fruit Bowl
Deliciously fruity flakes made by drying a blend of apple & mango purees and fruit juices. These are super tasty and easy to pick up even with tiny fingers. They come in a pack of 6 in handy sized packets easy for the changing bag.
Elephant Ears
Unparalleled in style and function, Baby Elephant Ears is a multi-use headrest providing spinal/neck alignment and comfort. By simply placing the pillow behind your baby’s head you will give your baby superior head/neck support and encourage healthy, strong posture development. Project Baby Team think these are so cute and adorable. www.happymummy.com
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Buggy Butler
The most versatile sport bottle. EASY TO FILL: Features a wide opening. The collar and spout are easy to grip for opening and closing. EASY TO USE: Simply fill with your favorite smoothie, protein shake, or other hydration drink. EASY TO CLEAN: The bottle flexes to reach inside bottom for cleaning and all parts are top rack dishwasher safe.
Have you ever wished for an easier way to carry all your baby’s essentials? Now you can have everything you need at your fingertips. BuggyButler is a full service stroller orgnaizer that does it all. Best of all you can detach the buggybutler from your stroller, includes shoulder strap to carry bag with you when you leave the stroller behind.
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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.
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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
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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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