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PROVING THAT PREGNANCY IS NO OBSTACLE TO GREAT STYLE
W W W. N I N E IN T H E M IRRO R. CO M 3.1 PHILLIP LIM • EMILIA WICKSTEAD • JOSEPH • MARNI • MISSONI • VALENTINO • AND MANY MORE
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With over 30 configurations and an integrated ride-on-board, the new British designed and engineered iCandy Orange is packed with innovation. Featuring our trademark elevator adaptors, unique 'cinema' double seating mode and a 64 litre basket, the Orange lead the field whilst still being compact enough to fit through a standard door. Brilliantly flexible, beautifully crafted and absolutely futureproof. See the full collection on Stand
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We’re Back Project Baby
We were thrilled to see so many amazing brands enter the awards last year so this year will be even bigger. We are inviting 300 “real” Mums and Dads to our open review days to put your entries through their paces. Read more about all our entries on our website.
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Welcome
March/April 2017
12. products we love Everything you will need from pregnancy to parenthood.
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20. Competition Metanium are giving away 5 Cuddle Dry Towels.
23. eat yourself pregnant with Zita West.
29. Pregnancy Routine
16. Delicate Skincare Did you know babies skin is 30 times thinner than ours.
18. Pregnancy Habbits 5 ways to establish good Pregnancy habbits.
38. Embrace the mess
Step into your routine.
The 5 step weaning plan all mum’s are talking about.
31. financial niggles
42. Mind the gap
One mum’s simple tips to sort them out.
34. best fitness exercises for pregnant mums.
Is there ever a perfect age gap between siblings?
44. Mother’s Day Find the perfect gift.
45. Project Baby Book Club Our Favourite tales.
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From the editor
Natasha Hewett Editor-in-chief
Rebecca Harding
If your reading this then you may well be pregnant ... Or maybe your baby is already here... Either way, congratulations and welcome to parenthood! Welcome to our special fertility edition of Project Baby, jammed packed with lots of useful hints and tips for your very own Project. We have teamed up with fertility expert to the stars Zita West to bring to you an array of mouth watering recipes from Zita’s book ‘Eat Yourself Pregnant’. We all know how important it is to stay fit and healthy whilst pregnant so follow our feature on page 34 and start getting your body ‘baby ready’.
Assistant Editor
Emma Pailing Copywriter
Emma Reily-James Sales Consultant
Paul Palmer Webmaster
Gavin Bridle Art Direction
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I have personally handpicked 10 top products that I absolutely fell in Love with on page 8. Tweet us your favourite items for mum and baby by using #10thingswelove on Twitter.
Email: natasha@project-baby.co.uk Tel: 07957 294 061
The weather has been beautiful recently and along with the sun comes the task of dressing your bump and looking stylish. Take a look at this seasons fashion essentials on page 46, with stunning attire for the spring & summer months.
Email: natasha@project-baby.co.uk
Now we have dressed you for spring it’s time to think about getting away, so we have selected our top family holiday destinations in the UK on page 62. Traveling with little ones is always a challenge but with our travel goodies feature it will be a doddle (page 64). So all that is left for me to do is wish you all a lovely Mother’s Day check out page for those last minute gifts (page 44).
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With many thanks to our contributors: Natasha Wiening Photography, BumpPR, Zita West, Metanium, Annabel Karmel, Britax, Dr Goldstein & all our advertisers.
Happy Reading
Natasha
Natasha Hewett, Editor natasha@project-baby.co.uk
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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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46. stylish & pregnant
A big belly doesn’t need a big new wardrobe, just the right one!
54. health & beauty Beautiful Saviours for Beautiful Mums.
56. jewellery box Something beautiful for everyone, including a perfect selection for expecting mum’s.
58. creating your dream nursery Release the inner designer in you.
60. Adult Bookshelf
64. TRAVEL GOODIES Everything you could need for your trip.
65. First Aid Keep your little ones safe from every day objects.
68. project baby’s beautiful boutique A selection of Spring clothing for all children.
74. Telling your toddler about the new baby What, When and How.
78. PROJECT BABY REVIEWS
Unwind with a good book.
Products masterfully reviewed by our Project Baby team.
62. Family Time
82. Clubs & Classes
Home or Away, great family holidays.
Local Clubs & Classes for all ages.
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Things
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Cosatto OOBa
Baby Carrier One is a baby carrier for those of you who want to carry your child comfortably from newborn up to three years. Thanks to its integral infant insert, you can use the baby carrier straight from birth and enjoy the all-important closeness with your baby while keeping your hands free for everyday tasks.
Cosatto Ooba Pram and Pushchair Fox Tale. The 3 in 1 from the House of Cosatto just escaped the city and got new multi-terrain wheels. Pram, duo-directional pushchair and infant carrier – Ooba’s your posh go-anywhere. Now with even more thoughtful details for an easy life. http://www.peppermint.co.uk
Project B Each month you’ll receive products, from relaxation, to healthy eating, to household, to pampering, plus expert advice to match your month of pregnancy. www.project-b.com
Mi Chair The stylish highchair that turns into a beautifully crafted piece of furniture for your child icandyworld.co.uk 8 l march/april 2017 l
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BooBbix Delicious Boobbix lactation cookies that can help breastfeeding mums increase their breast milk supply, whilst providing them with vitamins and nutrients. www.boobbix.com
We Love Mini Vespa Just like a real Vespa but smaller and approved by Piaggio & C. S.p.A. The electric motor bike that works on a 12 Volt rechargeable battery for children aged 3 years up. pegperego.com
CUPCAKE UNDERWIRED BRA and briefs The prettiest underwired nursing bra and brief set ever. www.amoralia.com
Gertie Goose Gertie the Good Goose is designed to fit perfectly in babies’ hands! Its beak, tail feathers and feet are perfect for pain relieving from teething. www.cheekyrascals.co.uk
RIVA DIAMOND HERO WAVE CUFF Inspired by waves and curves from architectural structure, the 18ct Rose Gold Vermeil Riva Diamond Hero Wave cuff is a show-stopping addition to your jewellery collection. www.monicavinader.com
cybex PALLAS-FIX Two seats in one - the CYBEX Pallas-fix can be used for more than 11 years. The car seat features a revolutionary adjustable impact shield resembling an inflated airbag. The force of a collision is distributed over the entire impact shield and is reduced by its impact-absorbing materials. www.cybex-online.com
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Smart - Digital TENS Machine The Smart TENS is a powerful ‘Next Generation’ TENS machine that features Han stimulation. Price: £69.95 bodyclock.co.uk
milestone pregnancy & newborn cards Pregnancy and first weeks 30 photo cards to capture the miracle of your pregnancy and the first weeks of your newborn baby. Price: £13.00 jojomaman bebe.co.uk
Secret Saviours Anti Stretch Mark Pack This radical new band is lined with special pads that dissipate stresses and strains, protecting your bump and making it difficult for stretch marks to form. Price: £69.95 secretsaviours.com
Babypod
Babypod is a small intravaginal device that Mama Mio The stimulates neural development in unborn babies Tummy Rub Butter through music. Scientific studies show that it Help Protect your tummy (and boobs, encourages communication and hips and thighs) from pregnancy vocalization in babies before birth through the music stretch marks with our super-elasticising streamed. Babypod gives them their first musical Omega-packed blend of organic oils and learning experience. in an organic Shea Butter base. Price: £92,53 www.babypod.net
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Project B Each month you’ll receive products, from relaxation, to healthy eating, to household, to pampering, plus expert advice to match your month of pregnancy. You can signup for any month from 12 weeks. Price: £30.00 project-b.com
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The classic dreamgenii® Pregnancy Pillow The Unique DreamGenii support pillow is designed to aid restful sleep during those uncomfortable stages of pregnancy when getting comfortable is a difficult task. Price: £47.99 dreamgenii.com
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3 of the Best
new mum must have items
Editors Choice ALLURE NURSING BRA This brand new Allure nursing bra features the worlds first removable flexi-wire. Wear it without for everyday breastfeeding, or in, for when you want a little more support. Price: £39.00 amoralia.com
Pregnacare Original (Vitabiotics) A scientifically developed formulation of 19 important vitamins and minerals, Pregnacare contains vitamin B12 and folic acid. Price: £6.50 boots.com
Congratulations Mummy Kit A gorgeous gift set for new Mummy or Mummy-to-be. Price: £36.99 loveboo.com
Products for
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Motherly Love For a more natural approach to avoiding stretch mark problems this soothing oil, will moisturises, hydrate and nourish your skin to maintain its natural elasticity. Price: £10.95 motherlylove.co.uk
Elvie The award-winning exercise tracker for your pelvic floor. See your pelvic floor exercises in real time with the Elvie app. As you squeeze, the gem lifts, guiding you through the workout. Price: £149.99 elvie.com
Multi-Gyn Compresses Multi-Gyn Compresses can be used for discomforts such as irritations, rashes, overstretched tissue, injured skin or hemorrhoids. It is ideal during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Medela Swing Breast Pump This electric breastpump will allow you to express milk quietly and discreetly, so it’s ideal for a busy lifestyle. As it’s compact and lightweight, it’s great for daily electric pumpings. Price: £134.00 medela.co.uk
Price: £10.20 purpleorchidpharma.com
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Editors Choice
amawrap Baby Sling wrap Keep your baby close to your heart and skin-to-skin with this 100% cotton, grey baby sling wrap. Price: £39.99 amawrap.com
Absolutely Futureproof With its lightweight chassis, gigantic basket, and ability to upgrade into a double or twin pushchair, the Orange can cater to any parent’s needs. Keeping iCandy a step ahead of the competition, the new Orange travel system allows over 30 unique configurations and combinations to provide ultimate flexibility-something no other pushchair on the market can currently match. icandyworld.com
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Products for
BABY CARRIER ORIGINAL You can put on or take off the Baby Carrier Original without assistance. This is
tommee tippee Perfect Prep An ideal solution to help any parent is the Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Red Perfect Prep Machine. Specially designed to make preparing bottles quicker and more accurate, this clever machine makes a fresh bottle at just the right temperature in less than two minutes. Price: £69.99 tommeetippee.co.uk
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particularly useful when your child falls asleep in the carrier, just unfasten the side buckles to open up the front part of the carrier. There’s no need to wake your baby. Price: £64.95 babybjorn.co.uk
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3 of the Best
Interactive toys
LULLA DOLL The Lulla doll is a sleeping companion that imitates closeness of a caregiver by playing a real-life recording of the breathing and heartbeart of a mother at rest. Price: £49.99 gadgetbaby.co.uk
Products for Your
toddler cuddledry towel
Lamaze Daisy Dino Just when you thought fun like this was extinct, here comes Daisy Dino with fun thats off the scale. Your baby will love getting to know her, with her distinctive ruff, polka dot horns, and scaly patterns on her paws! Price: £12.99 hamleys.co.uk
Rescue Boat Sound Activated Remote ...
A rare sighting of this beautiful endangered species could be coming to your bathroom soon! Beautiful snow leopard print is not only super fashionable for your little one, but will also help protect these beautiful creatures.
Captain Cat sails the high seas of the bath ocean looking for adventure in the Remote Control Rescue Boat from Tomy. One press of the remote control sounds the squeak and the rescue boat glides through the water. Press again and it will bob to a halt. Press one more time to squirt the water cannon!
Price: £34.99 cuddledry.com
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SproutlingCo Baby Mobile Simple, beautiful baby mobile Hang from ceiling for simple, unobstructed appearance or from any mobile crib hanger. Price: £42.76 etsy.com
Kids fox coat Fuzzy little ears, chunky toggles, matching animal cotton lining and a cheeky fluffy tail, all combine to create our adorable animal themed duffle coats. Price: £105.00 etsy.com
Orchard Toys Jungle jigsaw A collection of fun jungle animals to piece together, including an elephant, monkey, tiger, crocodile, rhino and zebra. Featuring colourful illustrations and large, chunky pieces, this jigsaw is ideal for little hands. Price: £6.75 orchardtoys.com project-baby.co.uk
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Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment is a favourite remedy for many, many mums. Effective and fast-acting, this ointment will last a long time, making it good value for money. Price: £3.00
Delicate
Skincare
Newborn Skincare routine Your newborns skin is so sensitve professionals reccomend using nothing but water for the first 4 weeks of your
The must have products for your little ones, because Baby’s skin is far more sensitive than ours, infact baby’s skin is 30 times thinner than ours.
babies life. Rashes are common in babies but but if your worried you should get them checked.
Skinfix Eczema Balm This concentrated healing balm is effective at treating and managing eczema, dermatitis and other dry skin conditions. It works fast to create a barrier on the skin to help lock in moisture and keep irritants out.
Storksak OrganicsBaby Wash & Shampoo
Price: £12.99
This gentle body and hair wash contains moisturising aloe vera and natural coconut foamers. extract to leave baby soft and clean. Naturally fragranced with the delicate scent of English pear, chamomile extract and honey. Price: £7.94
Kokoso Baby Organic Coconut Oil
Weleda Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash Your baby’s skin is soft and delicate, so a gentle body wash is a bath time essential. Weleda Baby Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash contains Calendula flower extract to gently cleanse and soothe skin. And because it’s so gentle, it can be used by the whole family, even those with sensitive skin. Price: £6.95
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Keep your little one’s skin beautifully moisturised and baby soft with Kokoso Baby Organic Coconut Oil. Packed with gorgeous nutrients and skin-protecting natural ingredients, and made from only pure, raw coconuts, it’s an essential for your baby’s skincare regime. Price: £8.00
Baby Dove Baby Rich Moisture Nourishing Baby Lotion. Give baby’s delicate skin the gentle, nourishing care it needs with a baby lotion that soothes skin from the first use. Price: £1.99
is here to help! We all know how unpredictable babies can be!
Even if you follow a regular routine, no two days are the same, and there are certain trigger times1 when your baby may be more prone to nappy rash 1.Morris H, The bottom line on nappy rash, British Journal of Midwifery, September 2012, Vol 20, No 9, pages 540-543
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Pregnancy
The irony of pregnancy is that the actual 40 weeks is referred to as “nine months.” This is an especially bitter pill to swallow in the last few weeks, when you may be inclined to remind friends, family and even strangers that, technically, you have been pregnant for 10 whole months. But the reality is that the first few weeks, which doctors count as part of the 40, actually take place before you’re even pregnant. This is the time between the first day of your period and conception, and it’s crucial: Once the egg is fertilized and implants, the embryo transforms at light-speed into a baby. At week five (the third week after conception and the fifth of 40 weeks), the embryo is busy forming its brain, spinal cord, heart and other organs. (This is also the time you may start to throw up.)
Since what goes into your body is crucial to the healthy development of your baby, it’s super important to eat healthy (and follow certain other pieces of health protocol) even before you’re pregnant. These five steps are a great way to start.
1. Hydrate healthily.
Regular exercise also helps to reframe the way you think about the weight gain of pregnancy. Sure, it’s scary to have the shape of your body be completely outside of your control. But it is also really profound. Being pregnant was the first time that I valued my body not for what it looked like, but for what it could do: nurture a life, give birth, breastfeed.
Most pregnant women are thirsty all the time. And there’s a reason for that: Your baby is drinking, too. But she’d probably take a pass on the plastic water bottle. Bottled water costs more than gas and can ring up at £50 a month, and when those bottles get warm, they can leach chemicals from the plastic into the water. With this in mind, it’s better to drink from the tap. Unfortunately, studies show that there are more than 300 pollutants in tap water on average. But luckily, most are easy to filter out with a faucet-mounted or pitcher filter. You can even find portable stainless steel and glass water bottles now that have a filter built in. Genius!
2. Eat less, more often. Try not to panic when you get hungry. Pregnancy hunger is different than regular hunger. First of all, it’s pretty much a constant. But you can ease the feeling with a small amount of food, like a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts. This will be my last point about weight gain, but it’s a serious one: A 2012 study found that obesity may increase a woman’s chances of giving birth to a child with autism.
3. Befriend exercise! From prenatal yoga to swimming to walking up a hill, the main thing is to get your heart rate going, keep the blood pumping, give yourself a little boost of energy and well-being.
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4. Consistent daily interdental cleaning This should be part of your regular oral care routine in the best of circumstances, but the benefits of flossing are especially important if you are thinking of becoming pregnant or if you are pregnant. Pregnancy is one of several health conditions that make your teeth and gums more vulnerable to plaque buildup and infection.You’re only pregnant for about 9 months, but it’s important to pay special attention to your oral health before, during and after pregnancy.
5. Take it easy.... Scrap the to do lists and pass the list to your partner.
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Competition
Win a
Cuddledry® Baby Bath Towel with Metanium Metanium is giving away five Cuddledry ‘handsfree’ Baby Bath Towels (RRP £29-99) and a sample of Metanium Everyday Easy Spray Barrier Lotion. Double-action Metanium Easy Spray protects and moisturises the skin to help prevent nappy rash. Two sprays should be enough to form a thin protective layer that protects the skin. Pat around the area to maximise coverage. No need to rub in. The Cuddledry Baby Bath Towel is worn like an apron, keeping you dry and leaving both hands free to lift your baby from the bath.
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AM I TOO STRESSED
t? n a n g e r P t e G o T That depends. There’s a clear link between stress and a difficulty in conceiving, but that doesn’t necessarily mean stress causes the difficulty. It is true that an inordinate amount of stress can lead to inhibited hormone function and a late or missed period every so often, but most researchers today believe that the main relationship between stress and infertility has to do with all of the side effects that stress can cause, so if you’re feeling stressed, it could be beneficial to address the issues individually. Side effects of stress that could contribute to impaired fertility.
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One of the most common side effects of stress is weight problems, of which nutrition and exercise are the two prime factors. People respond to stress differently, so while one may use exercise as relaxation while forgoing meals, another may overeat, and skip out on exercise, losing and gaining weight respectively. Having a BMI that is either too low, or too high can negatively impact fertility, so it’s important to make sure that you’re in, or moving towards a healthy BMI as you try to conceive and prepare for pregnancy.
Having something that helps you relieve your stress is a good thing--for some it’s exercise, or a hobby. Many people however use alcohol or tobacco to help them relieve stress, which can have a serious impact on your fertility. A glass of wine or a beer here and there probably isn’t going to affect your fertility, but it is clear that there is some link between alcohol consumption and impaired fertility, so it’s probably best to avoid binging or consistently heavy drinking when you are trying to conceive.
Poor nutrition on its own can hamper fertility, as your body depends on getting plenty of nutrients like Vitamins A and C to develop healthy eggs, and regulate your hormone cycle. Over-exercise can also contribute to difficulty conceiving, as it can lead to hormonal imbalances, and cycle irregularity.
No t En ou gh Sleep Sleep is another very important factor in your general health, which goes hand-inhand with your fertility. A lack of sleep can negatively impact your fertility, as sleep is the time that your body recharges and prepares for the next day. One such way it does this is with the production of the hormone leptin, a hormone vital for regulating your cycle and ovulation--women who don’t get enough sleep may affect their leptin levels, which could hinder their chances of getting pregnant.
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Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) is consistently one of the top Fertility Clinics in the UK and the best performing fertility clinic in the South West and Wales, offering a full range of fertility services, including IVF and ICSI treatments. www.repromed.co.uk IVF Success Rate
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Another common effect of stress is a lack of interest in sex, and as you would imagine, it can be quite difficult to conceive if you aren’t having sex. However, sex is an excellent stress-reducer, as you release hormones that help your body relax, so while you may not be interested in sex when you’re stressed out, it can help in more ways than one when you are trying to conceive.
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Sussex Downs Fertility Centre Established in 1989, the Sussex Downs Fertility Centre has developed into a highly successful centre providing a wide range of state of the art assisted reproductive therapies. Understanding that trying to conceive a baby is a stressful and emotional time in people’s lives. They are a highly successful fertility centre that offers treatment in a safe, friendly and well managed environment www.sussexdownsfertilitycentre.co.uk IVF Success Rate
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Bridge Centre At the Bridge Centre they want to give every couple the chance of having a baby. That’s why they offer a low cost approach to IVF treatment, using milder drugs and a less invasive treatment programme that works with your natural cycle. www.thebridgecentre.co.uk IVF Success Rate
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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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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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Step Up Your Routine During Pregnancy Keeping Your Oral Health On Top Of Your Mind
Rinsing with an alcohol-free, anti-gingivitis mouthwash is the final step to killing germs and improving your oral hygiene during pregnancy.
As you already know, your lifestyle and habits during pregnancy can affect your health as well as the health of your unborn baby. With all the things you need to be prepared for, your oral health may not exactly be top-ofmind. But maintaining the health of your teeth and gums is necessary to avoid the risk of developing pregnancy gingivitis and to establish good oral health long-term.
Learn About the Medications You’re Taking
Postpone Dental Care During Your First Trimester The first trimester of your pregnancy (the first 13 weeks) is the time in which most of the baby’s major organs develop. If you go to the dentist during your first trimester, tell your dentist that you’re pregnant and have only a checkup and routine cleaning. If possible, postpone any major dental work until after the first trimester. However, if you have a dental emergency, don’t wait! Infections in the mouth can be harmful to you and your baby. See your dentist immediately, and make sure that all dental professionals who examine you are aware you’re pregnant.
Know about increased risk of Gingivitis During pregnancy, 50 to 70 percent of all women experience a condition called pregnancy gingivitis. This is why it’s vital to pay more careful attention to your daily brushing and flossing routine to keep plaque under control. Here’s how:Use a rechargeable electric toothbrush. Many remove more plaque than regular manual toothbrushes, and by investing in one, you can begin to take the steps to reduce the amount of plaque in your mouth and help prevent and reverse gingivitis.Brush with an anti-gingivitis toothpaste. Be sure to read packaging carefully to make sure the toothpaste contains gingivitis-fighting ingredients.Clean interdentally. Even if gingivitis causes your gums to swell and bleed, but you still need to clean areas between the teeth. By doing so daily, you can eliminate more plaque than by brushing alone and help reduce your risk of developing pregnancy gingivitis.Rinse with anti-gingivitis mouthwash.
Some antibiotics and pain medications are okay to take during pregnancy and may be necessary. However, one group of antibiotics, tetracycline and related antibiotics may cause hypoplasia (underdevelopment) of tooth enamel and/ or discoloration of the permanent teeth in children. Be sure to tell your doctor you’re pregnant if he or she prescribes this medication for you.
Be Prepared for Morning Sickness Morning sickness is nausea and vomiting that often occurs during pregnancy. It can happen at any time of day. If you suffer from morning sickness, having your own emergency travel bag is a good plan. In a small, sturdy bag, pack the following:Opaque plastic bags without holes (Plastic grocery bags are a good choice)Wet wipes, tissues or napkins to wipe your face and mouthA small bottle of water to rinse your teeth and mouthA travel-sized mouthwash, toothpaste and toothbrush to brush away stomach acidsBreath spray or mints.
Deal with Changes in Your Mouth During pregnancy, you may experience symptoms of dysgeusia (changing tastebuds or a bad taste in your mouth) or ptyalism (too much saliva).To help cope with a bad taste in your mouth:Brush often, and gargle with a mixture of baking soda and water (1/4 teaspoon of baking soda in one cup of water) to help neutralize pH levelsAdd lemon to water, drink lemonade or suck on citrus dropsUse plastic dinnerware and utensils to help decrease metallic tasteTo help cope with an increase in saliva, drink plenty of fluid to increase swallowing. Sucking on candies may also offer relief.
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Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep What can you do to solve your sleep problems during pregnancy? Here are some tried-andtrue suggestions: • Avoid caffeine (in all its forms, so put that chocolate bar down) after noon. • Get your eight glasses of water (or other fluids), but taper off at night.
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• Drink if you’re thirsty, but don’t down a 16-ounce water bottle right before bedtime. • Exercise regularly - during the day or early evening. A daily workout will help you sleep better, but if it comes too close to bedtime, it could actually sabotage sleep (exercise is energising). • Have a light snack before hitting the hay to stave off midnight hunger pangs. Include protein and a complex carb (think cheese and a whole-grain muffin), as well as some warm milk (it really works!) or decaffeinated tea. Besides the duh (avoid caffeine, again in all its forms - sorry, no chocolate with the warm milk), stay away from sugar, which will give you an energy boost when you least want one, and then leave your blood sugar levels wobbly during the night (yet another strike against chocolate). • Take a warm bath just before bed. The soothing and relaxing effects of the bath should help you summon the sandman sooner. • Crack a window - as long as the weather’s comfortable (which for a pregnant woman means anything from 65 degrees on down-way down). The fresh air can be soporific. If the weather’s not cooperative, keep the room comfortably (for you, not your spouse) chilled. Remember, your heat’s up, the thermostat’s should be down. • Make love, if you’re in the mood. Or at least ask your man for a massage - both of which can relax you. • Try some relaxation exercises - visualisation, deep breathing, meditation, or even yoga or chanting before hitting the sack. And actually, counting sheep can work the same way - the monotony of watching those little guys jump over the fence can be truly relaxing (unless you associate them with insomnia). • Leave a night-light on in the bathroom - switching on the overhead is way too much of a wakeup call and will make it much harder to fall back asleep.
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Financial
Niggles By Holly Mackay, Founder and MD of Boring Money
One Mum’s simple tips to sort out those financial niggles Lots of us with small children at home worry about sorting out our financial affairs. Our recent research tells us that 27% of Tired Parents say that they worry about their finances but do not know what to do, 14% are usually “too tired to think about anything financial” and 15% “put their head in the sand”. Sound familiar? But don’t panic. If you can fit a stairgate on three hours’ sleep, making some simple changes to your financial life is child’s play in comparison. There are three things which lots of parents
tell me are on their ‘to do’ list. Sorting out a will, checking your life insurance and if possible, saving for your child’s future. Our guides will help you sort these out in super quick time and we’ll share who we rate and why.
Wills - I know Mums are superheroes but I’m afraid we are still mortal… Wills are not the most uplifting of subjects but they are super important. The law is still a bit mediaeval and if you are not married or separated, it’s not a good idea to leave your legacy to some bureaucrat in a suit. If you are unmarried, for example, your children will typically inherit and not your partner, which can make paying the mortgage a nightmare, or impossible. project-baby.co.uk
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But don’t panic. If you can fit a stairgate on three hours’ sleep, making some simple changes to your financial life is child’s play in comparison. There are three things which lots of parents tell me are on their ‘to do’ list. Sorting out a will, checking your life insurance and if possible, saving for your child’s future. Our guides will help you sort these out in super quick time and we’ll share who we rate and why.
Life insurance how to make your partner look much more attractive! Next up – life insurance. This one is a biggie. Check out if you or your partner have this though work. If not, you’ll need some private provision. This is really fundamental for parents to make sure that your nippers are not left in the financial lurch in the event of some awful accident. Here’s a shocking fact. 44% of all British pet owners insure them. But just 40% of us have life insurance. So we look after Rex more than our other halves! Some people tell me that the cost puts them off. What might you expect to pay? A healthy 40-something who hasn’t hit the fags since Take That were No. 1 should expect to pay a little under £10 a month for £100,000 of life cover. Most money comparison sites will get you a quote in less than 10 minutes. Or we tip AIG who offer decent cover at an OK price with an immediate decision – details are on our website.
Wills - I know Mums are superheroes but I’m afraid we are still mortal… Wills are not the most uplifting of subjects but they are super important. The law is still a bit mediaeval and if you are not married or separated, it’s not a good idea to leave your legacy to some bureaucrat in a suit. If you are unmarried, for example, your children will typically inherit and not your partner, which can make paying the mortgage a nightmare, or impossible. Time and convenience are major headaches
for most parents and top of the excuses list. Who wants to drag a baby to sit in a stuffy solicitor’s office and persuade Junior not to shout or bring up his milk on the boardroom table! #nightmare However there are simple, free options where you can do an online will in super quick time. If you are nervous about making a mistake, there are low-cost online solicitor-provided will services where a legal eagle will cast their eye over things to make sure you haven’t made a howler. Irwin Mitchell have this service which starts from about £145 +VAT.
And (as if you weren’t doing enough for themal ready),children’s savings options?
“But the stock market just feels so grown-up!” That’s what one Mum said to me and she is not alone. Almost 3 out of every 4 of all Junior ISAs are in cash. But if you are saving for 10 years, a Barclays study shows that you are a whopping 91% more likely to better in shares than in cash. And this leaps to 99% over 18 years. The uncertainty of the stock market does worry people. And we parents are biologically programmed to avoid risk when it comes to our kids. However I choose to save into stocks & shares Junior ISAs for my children, in the belief that they will do better in the long run. Even the fusty old finance industry isn’t immune to the digital changes going on in the world. There are more and more helpful online sites which will offer up ‘ready meals’ of investments if you haven’t the foggiest what to pick. I like Fidelity for stocks & shares Junior ISAs or download our free Junior ISA Guide for more tips and suggestions.
And it’s amazing how much more attractive your partner looks when you know they’re worth £100,000! Once you have ticked off wills and life insurance that leaves children’s savings to think about. If you’re like me, you will have spent a small fortune with John Lewis, Mothercare and McLaren, leaving little spare change at the end of each month! However it is worth considering children’s savings accounts (typically with banks) or a Junior ISA.
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Article by Holly Mackay, Founder and MD of Boring Money. There are loads of helpful tips and suggestions on the Tired Parents website: https://help.boringmoney.co.uk/tiredparents
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Best Fitness Exercises
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Are you a pregnant mum and still want to stay fit and healthy? Well, your pregnancy is not a hindrance in terms of staying healthy.
There are lots of things that you can do when you are in the middle of pregnancy that can provide a great benefit for you and for your baby. These exercises are highly recommended by the experts in a reason that they can prevent many diseases and pregnancy pains and aches. In addition, they can also improve sleep, boost your mood, strengthen your muscles and build endurance. By doing these recommended and useful exercises, you can get back in your shape after you born your baby.
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Perfect exercise for pregnant mum Here are the fitness routines and exercises that are safe for pregnant women for them to still achieve a great lifestyle that they want to experience:
Swimming
Prenatal yoga This type of fitness activity is very popular among pregnant women. This is considered as one of the most ideal ways to be able to stay in shape in the middle of the pregnancy. There are lots of benefits that yoga can give to the body of a pregnant mom such as toned muscles and improved circulation and balance. Furthermore, here are the additional benefits that you can gain once you consider prenatal yoga:
This is considered as one of the most wonderful exercises for pregnant women and considered to be 100 percent safe. It is an important thing to have a consultation with your midwife or doctor before doing this fitness activity. It is already proven that swimming during pregnancy leads to an increased maternal aerobic capability and relieved morning sickness.
• It can develop your stamina and your body strength • You will be able to have a balance physically and mentally • It is also the solution in order to reduce tension in some parts of the body including chest, hips, lower back, upper back, shoulders and neck. • By the help of deep breathing s a part of the yoga routine, you are going to calm your nervous system.
There are lots of swimming classes in Dubai that provide excellent services and complete guidance and training for moms who want to try swimming activity in the middle of their pregnancy. These swimming classes are the key for you to have more accurate routine. You are also provided with some sort of socialization by knowing other mums that have the same interests as you do.
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For more enjoyable swimming moment, consider the following as friendly tips for you to be guided in your swimming activity: • You should stay hydrated in the middle ofyou exercise • You should not swim any tricks you want, remember your pregnant • Obviously, don’t dive into the pool • Observe your heart rate and maintain it by not exceeding 140 bpm • Enjoy your swimming session
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This fitness exercise can increase your body’s flexibility, muscle tone and strength. This can also improve your body’s posture and can serve as a big help for labor and delivery. Moreover, this can also boost your energy and mood for your positive days. There are classes that are exclusively for pregnant women in order for them to stay fit. You can also sign up and enjoy your healthy living as a pregnant mom. Here are the things that you have to know with regard to exercises for pregnant women. What are you waiting for? Try one now and have stay in shape even you are pregnant!
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5 step weaning plan Step 1
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Giving your baby a taste for veg – it might be a challenge, and it proably won’t be love at first bite, but keep going and they’ll learn to love veggies for life.
It’s time to start mixing things up! New food groups and new combinations will make sure your little one is getting a real balance.
Start with single savoury flavours and try to avoid sweeter veggies by sticking to things like broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and peas.
Step 2 Now your baby is enjoying their first veggies, it’s full steam ahead to step 2 – introducing a whole world of new tastes and textures! Offering your little one a wide range of veg when they’re small makes them more likely to eat their veg as they grow. Now they’re successfully munching on savoury food, you can carry on offering them single veg and begin to tempt them with some fruity flavours too! Try offering them little and often throughout the day.
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Try to add iron, from red meat, beans and green leafy veg to support normal cognitive development and also dairy which is a source of calcium which supports normal bone development. Meat, fish, beans and eggs are good sources of protein, which is needed for normal growth and development of bone, and starchy carbohydrates like rice and potatoes provide energy and B vitamins.
Step 4 Set the meal times. Your little one should be starting to eat more of what you offer, more frequently now, and a baby-friendly brekkie is the perfect way to introduce them to a mealtime routine. Because your little one is raring to go in the morning, breakfast is the perfect time to try something new. Although they shouldn’t be eating family breakfast cereals because of the added sugar and salt, baby cereals provide the perfect texture with no added nasties.
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Step 5 Congratulations – you’ve reached the final stage of our 5 step weaning plan! Your baby’s come a long way from their first spoonfuls, and now they’re ready to start enjoying 3 regular meals a day. Establishing a routine will help your mini muncher enjoy new flavours and textures – the beginning of a lifetime of healthy eating habits. By the end of this step, you’ll have given your baby an adventurous attitude towards food, and an eating routine that helps them understand the world around them. Try to eat together as much as possible so that your little one learns that mealtimes are sociable and fun.
DO • Give lots of smiles – if you’re happy, your baby’s happy! • Begin weaning at home, or somewhere they know well • Make sure there aren’t too many distractions • Let them play with their food and/or spoon • Keep trying – it can take 8-10 tries for your baby to like a new flavour
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DON’T • Attempt weaning before 17 weeks* • Leave your baby alone when feeding • Pick a time when your baby’s too tired, too full – or too hungry! • Add salt or sugar to foods • Offer sweet tastes, like fruit, too early as it’ll make it harder for them to learn to love vegetables
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Top Tips Have fun and play with food: Encourage your baby to experiment – to mash, lick, squash and squeeze, to examine, to play, to try and to taste their food and its flavours. Don’t give up – try, try and try again! It can take up to 14 attempts before a baby learns to like a new food, especially the more challenging ones, so don’t worry if your little one grimaces or refuses certain foods at first.
Let your baby decide when they’ve had enough, rather than encouraging them to clear their plates. You can offer an extra course of a yogurt or fruit-based pudding to get in a greater range of foods and nutrients.
Shopping List for vegtable led weaning Frozen Peas Cauliflower florets 1 medium carrot 1 pack of baby rice 1 small broccoli
Start out slowly, preparing a tablespoon sized portion of whatever food you have chosen to begin with. Some parents begin offering their babies solid foods by using their (clean and washed) finger as a spoon. They say that this helps their babies take to solid foods because the “new” spoon and the “new” food all at once seem to confuse baby.
Shopping list with fruit and veg with more texture 1 eating apple 1 pear 1 bag spinach parsnips
100g broccoli florets Your baby’s usual milk or cooled, boiled water
METHOD Wash broccoli and steam for 8−10 mins until soft. Cool slightly, and add 2−3 tbsp of the water or milk. Blend with food processor or hand blender until runny and smooth. If you need to, add more liquid. .
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Ingredients & Method Banana Applesauce Mush (4)6 months+ 1 apple 1 ripe banana
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Step 1: Peel, core and cut apple into slices/chunks
Step 5: Peel a ripe banana and mash in a bowl with a fork (heating in the microwave for approximately 20 seconds will soften the banana up if needed)
Step 2: Place slices or chunks into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover apples
Step 6: Add applesauce to the banana and sprinkle with wheat germ* or crushed cheerios*
Step 3: Boil until tender; be sure to check on the water level.
Step 7: Puree if necessary but mashing with a potato masher will typically get this mix smooth
Step 4: Apples may be mashed with a potato masher to achieve a smooth applesauce consistency or you can puree in
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Mind the
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The truth is, there is no right age gap for your family – whatever age gap you end up with, you will find ways of making it work. When trying to decide on an age gap, you will probably find yourself weighing up the pros and cons of each possible scenario, and struggling to decide which one sounds right for you. The thought of adding a new child to the family can sound scary, especially as you worry about how your first child will react. You may feel concerned that you no longer have the energy to run around after a toddler, or that you couldn’t cope with (even more) sleepless nights. A common concern for singleton parents, is whether they will be able to love a second child as much (you will).
The Older Child Will Understand
For those of you toying with the idea of the idea of a longer age gap between your children – anything from three years and up – here are some reasons why this is an awesome choice.
An older child will be able to help out with the new baby, and this will be a great opportunity for them to build a strong bond with each other. From running upstairs to grab a clean nappy, to soothing the baby
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Your first child is a little older, and may be mature enough to better understand the concept of the new baby. An older child is less likely to feel left out after the arrival of a new sibling. An older child will be better placed to understand the needs of the new baby, and to react with compassion and empathy.
An Older Child Can Get Involved
during long car journeys, your first child will have an active role to play in caring for your new child. Older children who read can make great little story tellers, which is a great thing for both siblings!
Your Older Child Will Be More Independent With a longer age gap, your first child will be more independent. You won’t need to worry about changing two dirty bottoms throughout the day, because your first child will be able to use the toilet. He may also be able to get himself snacks, and play independently for limited amounts of time.
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Your Older Child Will Be More Attached The longer a child remains an only child, the better attached he is to his parents. So the longer you wait before having a second baby, the longer your first child will have to develop a strong attachment to you. Each family situation is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all perfect age gap. You must consider the individual needs of yourself, your partner and your existing children when deciding on when to have your next child. It’s also important to remember, that these things may not always be in our control. It could take longer than expected to conceive.
The Younger Child Will Get Quality Time Too
They Won’t Fight Over The Same Toys With a larger age gap, your children will have different interests and will play with different toys. This may save you the hassle of acting as mediator, desperately negotiating turns with the most popular toys.
It Will Spread Out The Cost Of Childcare Childcare isn’t cheap, and having two children close together can leave some families struggling to afford to pay their nursery bills each month. Two children attending university at the same time can also put a strain on the family purse. By having a larger age gap, you can spread out the costs associated with raising children, especially during those early (and expensive) years.
You Won’t Have To Double Up
Think back to those hazy days when your first child was born. Those long lunches with mum and baby friends, and the long afternoons spent cuddling and feeding on the sofa. A longer age gap will allow you to give the second child the same treatment, though you may have school runs to fit in. Whilst your older child is at school, you will have time for some one-to-one bonding with the newest member of your family.
You Will Have Caught Up On Sleep Unlike the parents of two under two, you will have caught up on your sleep by the time your next baby arrives. Your first child will be sleeping better, and you should be able to get enough rest during pregnancy. Once the baby arrives, chances are it will only be the newborn keeping you up at night, so you won’t be running between bedrooms trying to soothe everyone.
Your first child will already have outgrown his infant car seats, buggy and playmat. You won’t need to fork out on doubling up on these items, and will instead simply be able to dust off the cobwebs and use them again.
Sibling Rivalry Is Less Likely Childcare Children born closer together in age are more likely to experience sibling rivalry. With a larger age gap, your children have different interests, and different focuses at anytime and are less likely to compete over things. An older child may see themselves as a mentor for the younger sibling, rather than as a competitor.
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Goat Goes to Playgroup By Julia Donaldson
Where’s spot By Eric Hill
Spot the dog has entertained generations of toddlers and this sturdy and interactive board book gives little ones the chance to have hours of fun searching under the flaps for him!
Goat Goes to Playgroup is a witty but reassuring read for any nervous preschoolers who don’t know what to expect. Goat’s crazy antics will raise plenty of giggles with youngsters and make this cheery picture book fun to read aloud, again, and again and again!
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The eighth title in this hugely popular series featuring Lily and her loveable soft toy sees the inseparable duo starting at a new school with surprising results.
Elmer By David McKee David McKee’s stunning illustrations give Elmer lots of toddler appeal and this is a lovely book to read to youngsters to illustrate the message that it’s OK to be different and not just one of the crowd! Elmer offers lots of fun and laughter for readers aged 1+.
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The very Hungry Caterpillar By Eric Carle Yup, the caterpillar’s still hungry! And just like him, when it comes to this book toddlers can’t seem to get enough.
Guess How much i Love you BySam McBratney The story of Little and Big Nutbrown Hare’s efforts to express their love for each other has long been a favourite of ours at the Book People -and with the book selling over 18 million copies worldwide, many generations of readers also love this touching tale.
The Odd Egg By Emily Gravett
The Odd Egg, is eggs-traordinarily good! Babies and toddlers will love the gentle humour as Duck finds an egg and starts to look after it. It’s the most beautiful egg in the world, but the other birds all think it’s an odd one.
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Brides with a Bump
Looking beautiful on your big day with a growing bump.
Lace Detail Wrap Maternity Wedding Dress Price: £169.00 seraphine.com
Amelia Dress Short Price: £169.00 Tiffanyrose.com
Amelia Dress Long Price: £249.00 tiffanyrose.com
Champagne Silk Maternity Gown Price: £199.99 Seraphine.com
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Daisy Gown Long Sophia Webster Coco sophiawebster.com
Price: £199.00 tiffanyrose.com
PRODUCTS
for bump
All Things
Price: £220.00 nineinthemirror.com
Wedding Guest We
Rosa Dress Mocha Price: £159.00 tiffanyrose.com
Love
Emilia Wickstead Mariee Floral Print Gown Price: £1090.00 nineinthemirror.com
fashion
Hatch Lily Dress
Amelia Dress Short Price: £169.00 tiffanyrose.com
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style
Wedding Guest
Silk and Lace Special Occasion Price: £159.00 seraphine.com
Aubrey Print Maternity Dress Price: £129.00 www.isabellaoliver.com
ASOS Maternity Ruffle Neck Price: £45.00 asos.com
Valencia Maternity Gown Long Price: £225.00 tiffanyrose.com
Twist off Shoulder Vintage Floral Price: £35.00 asos.com
Happily Ever After bag Price: £340.00 sophiawebster.com
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style
Ladies Day
Mary Katrantzou pinto dress Price: £750.00 nineinthemirror.com
Hattie Dress Price: £195.00 maddersonlondon.com
Aurelie Dress Price: £150.00 maddersonlondon.com
Coast Faria Flower Necklace Price: £25.00 coast-stores.com
Jacques Vert Large Brim Flower Hat
We Love
Price: £175.00 houseoffraser.co.uk
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BIBI BUTTERFLY Price: £256.00 sophiwebster.co.uk
Bubble Print Maternity Dress Price: £59.99 seraphine.com
asos maternity skater dress with contrast collar and half sleeve Price: £28.00 asos.com
NARS Blush Price: £29..00 feelunique.com
double c decor sunglasses Price: £340.00 cartier.co.uk
Grey Bell Sleeve Ribbed Fine Knit Midi Dress Price: £25.99 newlook.com
Never Say Never Maternity Mommie Soft Bra Price: £50.00 nineinthemirror.com
zorafleurs maternity dress Price: £89.00 enviedefraise.co.uk
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fab ulous flats
5 Beautiful
Must haves
Caitlyn Sandal Price: £99.00 hobbs.co.uk
Pacapod Jura
We Love
Price: £75.00 ittlestarco.com
Bonnie Sandal Price: £129.00 hobbs.co.uk
Keri Kit Charlie Price: £480.00 kerikit.com
Poppy Shoe Price: £110.00 hobbs.co.uk
ELIZABETH TAN Price: £260.00 storksak.com/
Tom Ford Pilot Matte Sunglasses Price: £374.00 houseoffraser.co.uk
KARINA BUTTERFLY Price: £490.00 www.sophiawebster.com
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style
Get Summer ready
Blush Under Bump Maternity Jeans Price: £49.00 seraphine.com
We Love Isabella Oliver Zadie Super Stretch Skinny Maternity Jeans Price: £95.00 isabellaoliver.com
Indigo Ringspun Skinny Maternity Jeans Price: £29.50 mothercare.com
Maternity Over The Bump Boyfriend Jeans Price: £30.00 mothercare.com
Premium Under Bump Maternity Skinny Jeans Price: £59.00 seraphine.com
Denim Maternity Bermuda Shorts
Editors Choice
Price: £39.00 seraphine.com
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health & beauty
Health &
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream Price: £47.70 dermalogica.co.uk
Pep Start™ Eye Cream A pep rush for eyes. Just 3 seconds to look wide awake, refreshed. Hydrates, brightens, perks you up. Its cool touch and de-puffing tip help keep eyes looking fresh. Smooths the way for makeup, too. Have it on hand. Ophthalmologist Tested.
Price: £22.00 clinique.co.uk
Elie Saab Le Parfum The new and updated Le Parfum L’Or Edition is a version of the debut fragrance of the perfume house Elie Saab Le Parfum by the couture designer, which launched in 2011. The fragrance is a limited edition, and being cited by the brand as, “radiant, voluptuous and addictive.”
Price: £58.00 eliesaab.com
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beauty
Medium-weight moisturizer to balance combination/dry skin. Deep-moisturizing Lecithin and Aloe Gel nourish while extracts of Mallow, Cucumber and Arnica soothe and hydrate the skin, helping to restore suppleness and tone.
health & beauty
Matt texture dry shampoo Dry formula provides instant root refresh and matt texture with an effortless finish. Price: £7.49 store.toniandguy.com
Essie Nail Varnish Because fashion always starts at the fingertips, Essie’s chip resistant formula and outstanding durability is not only easy to apply and fast drying, but will give your nails superb coverage and a professional finish.
Price: £8.95 essie.co.uk
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour All-Over Miracle Oil Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour® All-Over Miracle Oil is a versatile, multi-tasking formula for the face, body and hair. Infused with Tsubaki oil, an ultrahydrating ingredient that works to deliver long-lasting moisture, revealing radiant, healthy-looking skin with a firmer appearance. Price: £29.00 elizabetharden.co.uk
Lipstick Love
Nars Hardwired Lipsticks A new formulation in limited edition shades, created exclusively for the NARS LACED WITH EDGE Holiday Collection, Hardwired Lipstick fuses cutting-edge pigments with a high-impact, futuristic sheen.
Prices from: £20.00 narscosmetics.co.uk
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box
beauty
jewellery
PERSONALISED BUTTON CUFFLINKS Personalised Intertwined Chain Bracelet
A gorgeous pair of personalised silver button cufflinks threaded with coloured silky cord for a fab splash of colour. Price: £76.00 chambersandbeau.com
Highly symbolic, these two intertwined circles represent the unbreakable bond between two sisters, BFFs, a mother and her daughter or two lovers. Price: £69.00 mercimaman boutique.com
Olivia Burton rose gold watch? The partnership between the rose gold face and mink leather strap looks so timeless and elegant, and the watch has so many other delicate touches (like a bird motif on the underside) that make it even more perfect. Price: £65.00 teapartywithalice.co.uk
PERSONALISED ZODIAC SIGN ROSE CLASP BRACELET A stylish and luxurious, soft leather double wrap bracelet personalised with the starsign of your choice and your special words. Price: £39.00 hurleyburley.com
All Things Silver PERSONALISED MEDALLION NECKLACE
Monogram Circle Necklace
This supersize pendant has a gorgeous tactile feel to it. Add a personal mantra or empowering message and adorn with an overlayed tiny heart or star charm.
This beautiful statement monogram circle necklace is both unique and personal.
Price: £130.00 monicavinader.com
Price: £42.00 annalouoflondon.com
FAMILY TREE NECKLACE The perfect gift for any Mother or Grandmother, this family tree necklace features a list of names and a beautiful family tree pendant. Price: £45.00 handonheartjewellery.co.uk
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interiors
A Splash
DREAM COT A sturdy and stable frame provides a solid and safe base for the Dream design cot in which heavily perforated panels on the sides and bottom are mounted, providing substantial ventilation. Price: £1074.71 beaneasy.nl
Standalone Wardrobe by Nidi Design Nidi is a new take on children’s furniture by Italian designers Batistella bringing a much need lift to the world of children’s spaces available in an amazing selection of soft hues and bright tones. Price: £965.00 nubie.co.uk
Levo Baby Rocker This Aruba Blue looks very stylish in all family spaces. It is suitable from birth to 7 months and the LEVO rocker fits perfectly your interior. It’s wood conception and design contrasts well with other Nursery Furniture and with the Gentle White material. It’s natural rocking follows softly the movements of babies. Price: £148.00 nubie.co.uk
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NURSERY
of Colour
Creating Your Dream
interiors
The Bubble Baby Bed The Bubble Bed has a couple of unique advantages. For starters, its spherical base makes it easy to gently rock an infant so it’s easier to put them to sleep. And besides being lightweight and easy to clean, the clear acrylic plastic is covered in a nano particle titanium dioxide coating which has a photocatalytic effect whereby dirt is automatically degraded when exposed to sunlight. In other words, it cleans itself, and yes, the coating is safe for kids. Price: £2,358.00 lana-agiyan.com
Memory Balloon Ceiling Light
Diamond Baby Bathtub
The unique memory balloon is a light inspired by memories of childhood, and is perfect for a child’s room, nursery or anyone with a sense of fun!. Available in eight glossy glass colours: red, green, orange, blue, turquoise, grey, yellow and opal.
Bling. Bling. And more Bling. There is no doubt about it or subtleties when it comes to this piece. It is pure baby bling at its finest, twinkling and shining and grabbing the attention of anyone who sees it.
Price: £155.00 notonthehighstreet.com
Price: £6,240.00 www.gigibrooks.com
Babycotpod NIMBUS Inspired by the success of our Cascara™ crib Babycotpod are excited to bring you the new Nimbus™ bassinet which shares the same sleek, modern, contemporary design as Cascara™ but without the hood. Price: £395.00 babycotpod.com
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reading
Adult
Bookshelf
3 of the Best
cook books:
Rush Oh! - Shirley Barretts Set in Australia during a difficult whaling season in 1908, this novel celebrates an extraordinary episode when a family of whalers formed a unique bond with a pod of frisky killer whales. The family’s eldest daughter chronicles the tale
The Good Guy - Susan Beale
Eat yourself Pregnant - Zita West
Family Kitchen Cookbook - Caroline
Essential Recipes for Boosting Your Fertility Naturally. More and more couples these days are interested in natural ways to improve their fertility. And having the best possible diet is one of the most important ways in which you can help make a big difference.
Bretherton
Quick and Easy Toddler Recipes - Annabel
Includes recipes, tips and tricks to feed the whole family. Featuring 700 recipes with easy-to-follow instructions and a photograph of each finished dish, this title covers from toddlers to teens and everything from batching, freezing and nutrition.
In this new Quick and Easy book she offers 130 recipes that can be rustled up in minutes. With an eye on nutritional content and appeal for children, as well as speediness for hassled mums and dads.
Karmel
The Lovers - Rod Nordland Written by a Pulitzerwinning journalist, this novel is The Kite Runner meets Romeo and Juliet, but rooted in real-life as it recounts a true story. Zakia is a Sunni, her lover Mohammad Ali is a Shia, and the two must risk their lives on a daily basis to be with each other.
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Inspired by the author’s own experience, The Good Guy is a story of marriage, selfdeception and the pressure to conform in Sixties suburban New England. Set during a time when America was on the cusp of a sexual revolution, the novel examines life under scrutiny in the ‘Keeping up with the Joneses’ era. Ted, a car-tyre salesman in 1960s suburban New England, is a dreamer who craves admiration. His wife, Abigail, longs for a life of the mind. Single-girl Penny just wants to be loved. When a chance encounter brings Ted and Penny together, he becomes enamoured and begins inventing a whole new life with her at its centre. But when this fantasy collides with reality, the fallout threatens everything, and everyone, he holds dear. The Good Guy is a deeply compelling debut about love, marriage and what happens when good intentions and self-deception are taken to extremes.
The Versions of Us - Laura Barnett Similar to the film Sliding Doors, this novel explores the small moments when our lives could have turned out entirely differently. A love story told three ways, the novel - set in 1958 - follows Cambridge students Eva and Jim, and Eva’s lover, David.
travel
babymoon What is a Babymoon? A last vacation taken by expecting couples before the birth of their baby. Pamper yourself with prenatal spa treatments especially designed for pregnant women. Enjoy especially designed babymoon packages which can include: unlimited complimentary in-room movies, late check-out, cravings bag, foodie treats, cigars and sport massages for dad-to-be, photo shoots, nursery tile classes, breathing classes, yoga sessions, pregnancy massage for mom-to-be and non-alcoholic cocktails. Or go on a shopping spree with a personal shopper to show you all the beautiful baby boutiques.
What is the safest time to travel? According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the safest time for a pregnant woman to travel is during the second trimester
Up to how many weeks before giving birth is it allowed to fly? After 28 weeks, most airlines require a letter from your doctor. There are many different restrictions per airline. We suggest that you check if the airliner you are using has specific restrictions for pregnant women or see our chart below.
are more susceptible to, and often helpless against, the various diseases they may be carrying. • avoid countries with health concerns – you won’t be able to take malaria medication or have all vaccinations, always talk to your doctor first before booking your trip.
Do you have some tips during the flight? • wear flat and comfortable shoes. • place a pillow against the lower back to ease strain. • try to walk every two hours, this will help combat swelling and discomfort. • keep hydrated and avoid coffee and tea. Drink plenty of water, at least one liter for every two hours in flight. • keep your seatbelt low around your hips, not around your abdomen.
Traveling to countries Do you have with health some tips to prepare myself concerns! for the trip? The safety of you and your baby
3 European Spa Breaks by babymoon
Paphos Babymoon at Almyra Almyra is offering parents to be a beloved Babymoon filled with delights to celebrate their precious time together before the arrival of their bundle of joy. The Almyra Babymoon leaves you fit for birth.
Austria Babymoon at Hoteldorf Gruner Baum An unforgettable babymoon journey into the secret valley, Hoteldorf Grüner Baum in Austria is a secret hidaway for parents to be. Relax in pure nature and take a walk through the pure and fresh air at the edge of the national park Hohe Tauern, while getting pampered in our SPA.
Ready? Take off……
• take (copies) of medical records in your bag. • know your blood type. • get a list of hospitals from the tourist board and keep a list of emergency contacts. • when you take a flight, reserve an aisle seat so that you can easily access the bathroom and move about the cabin. • wear a high factor sunscreen and stick to bottled water. • avoid diving, skiing and altitudes higher than 13,000 ft. • avoid mosquitoes, expectant mothers
always comes first. Therefore avoid traveling to areas where malaria and yellow fever occurs (yellow fever – Central South America and parts of equatorial Africa). For detailed information about vaccination during pregnancy, we would like to refer to the website of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Department of Health and Human Services – USA). View related travel health information of your travel destination wwwnc.cdc.gov Detailed information about planning a healthy pregnancy and traveling while pregnant wwwnc.cdc.gov.
France, Evian-Les-Bains Babymoon The Hilton Evian-les-Bains welcomes expecting couples for an indulgent break including: mother to be 80 minute Intuitif massage and father to be 75 minute Gautama treatments.
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Family Time family getaways IN THE uk
Holiday Rental at Oast House Chiddingly, East Sussex This is a “fairy tale” family house, set in the extensive grounds of Pekes Manor House. A wonderful house, which consists of two large (17ft diameter) round towers, that were originally used for drying hops for beer making during the late 19th century. The house also has a delightful “country style” kitchen, with green tiled floor and light oak fitted units either side. At one end stands a stripped pine dresser, which displays the china you use and in the centre is a magnificent light oak table that can seat 12. The house is up a driveway of about 350 yards, which makes it very peaceful and safe for children. Visitors have the use of part of the grounds including a large lawn area, with a badminton court. They also have shared use of the hard macadam style tennis court and exotic swimming pool.
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Family Luxury at Moonfleet Manor.
Farwood Barton
Rippledown
Colyton, Devon
Deal, Kent
No matter what the weather does, fun is paramount at Moonfleet Manor. With indoor and outdoor play areas, a cinema, heated indoor pool, a fabulous crèche, great walks and nearby family attractions – the children will be entertained all day, every day. And for those in need of some grown-up time, parents can have a fabulous evening meal at our Mediterranean-style restaurant, or spend some soothing ‘me-time’ in the relaxing treatment rooms.
Historic, secluded, courtyard setting, contemporary barn conversion, vaulted ceilings, beams, with stunning views of Coly Valley from every room. Under floor heating and log burners. Tennis court, games barn, large lawn, patio, fishing in pond and river on farm. 15 minutes from heritage Jurassic Coast beaches.
Set in three acres of beautiful woodland and landscaped grounds this historic family house is ideally situated to explore the Kent Coast and Countryside. South East Kent also offers many visitors attractions for families with children and Rippledown is in close proximity to a number of Zoos, Farms and Parks..
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Moonfleet Manor, Weymouth, Dorset, Enjoy a family break in a splendid Georgian manor house overlooking Chesil Beach in West Dorset. Situated in unspoiled countryside, this World Heritage site is simply magical, where the tranquility of the surroundings meets the quirky colonial décor of the homely interior
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travel
Walton Castle
Fowey Hall Hotel
Clevedon, Somerset With 8 bedrooms, 8 turrets, an indoor swimming pool, 4 acres of beautiful grounds, a stunning setting, entertainment suites, 2 function rooms, Walton Castle is just perfect for large and small family get togethers.
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Longs Park Castle Trowbridge, Wiltshire There is an almost endless list of fun things to do during your stay at Walton Castle, only limited by your imagination.
Stunning self catering holiday house. Impressive Grade 2 listed folly castle boasting most of its original features, sleeps 12 in the main castle and an extra 4 in the Clock House 50 feet away which is a completely self contained, ideal for an entire family.
With exclusive use on a self catering basis, the Castle is perfect for family gatherings, with its lounge to cosy up in front of the fire whilst reminiscing, or creating family meals in the beautiful octagonal fully fitted kitchen whilst the children play safely outside.
The Castle has a fully equipped children’s play area, and within walking distance, there are ruins, a large fishing lake, a paddock and some woodland.
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The Ickworth Hotel Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Welcome to this country house hotel, where luxury and family life go hand-in-hand. Climb trees, ride bikes and spot deer in 1,800 acres of parkland, then chill out with delectable cuisine, country views and child-friendly facilities on tap. Just two hours from London, the Ickworth Hotel is enveloped in rolling Suffolk countryside. Here you can sip champagne in the Italianate gardens, follow geo-caching clues around the estate, or free-wheel along the Grand Tour bicycle route. Once you’ve enjoyed a breath of fresh air, relax with the family in elegant hotel surroundings, or hunker down in a private apartment in The Lodge.
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A luxury family retreat overlooking the Fowey Estuary, it’s believed that the majestic Fowey Hall inspired Toad Hall in The Wind in the Willows. Author Kenneth Grahame was certainly a frequent visitor to this former family mansion, and it’s the perfect location for messing about on the river like Ratty and his friends. Once you’ve slung your fishing nets in the lobby and been greeted by Bramble the hotel dog, make yourself at home and enjoy the seamless fusion of luxury and family time. Despite the hotel’s grandeur and elegance, the patter of little feet is welcomed throughout – and the crèche, play areas, zip wire and games room ensure there’s plenty of child-friendly activity. However this is a sanctuary for grown-ups too, with opulent bedrooms, peaceful alcoves by roaring fires, spa treatments on tap and sumptuous Cornish cuisine served in the fine-dining restaurant. foweyhallhotel.co.uk
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travel
VTech Kidizoom Action Cam Kidizoom Action Cam is a light and multi-functional camera for kids with interesting features. Take great photos and videos on the move, add fun effects or use time-lapse function to capture great action shots. Price: £39.99 argos.co.uk
Bouncy Tiger Bag A purpose designed backpack contains a pocket for a 7in touch screen tablet, allowing the user to play movies/Games and access the Internet on the move. Price: £24.95 loubilou.com
Travel Goodies We Love trunki Yondi Blue - Bert Yondi is a specially designed travel pillow that connects under the chin with hidden magnets to form a soft and supportive cushion. Price: £12.99 trunki.co.uk
Pacific Blue Flyte Whether your little traveller is hitting the beach or taking on the city, they’ll sail through the crowds on the original Pacific Blue Flyte. Price: £69.99 zincflyte.com
Grobag Carnival Travel Baby Sleep Bag Celebrate sleep with fab and funky animal characters on the Carnival Grobag. Bursting with colour and energy, it’s sure to help your youngster wake up in a party mood.. Price: £26.99 baby wants.co.uk
The Shrunks Toddler Travel Bed The Shrunks Toddler Travel Bed is an inflatable bed that is perfect for sleepovers, holidays and children transitioning to a big bed. Price: £59.95 theshrunks.com
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BoostApak Cover Hello Kitty The BoostApak cover is an easy way to change the look of your BoostApak without buying a new one!. Price: £24.99 trunki.co.uk
real life
First
Aid
Keeping our children safe
The health and happiness of children in our care is of vital importance to us and we always do our best to keep them safe. However, every year, around 2 million children attend A&E due to accidents. Over 76,000 of these require admission to hospital. That’s nearly 1500 children a week!
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The six most common childhood accidents are:
1. Falls 2. Burns 3. Choking 4. Suffocation/Strangulation 5. Poisoning 6. Drowning wound. There are simple safety precautions that all households can easily adopt to minimise the risk of children having accidents.
• Run cold water into the bath first to stop the bottom overheating. Use a bath thermometer as well as checking the temperature yourself before bathing babies. Ideally fit a thermostat or temperature regulator to bath taps. • Keep hot drinks out of reach, use a kettle with a short flex and keep it at the back of the work surface. • Don’t drink hot drinks while holding a baby and never pass hot drinks over anyone’s head. A drink that has been sitting for 15 minutes can still be hot enough to burn a baby. • Use the back rings of the cooker, turn pan handles away from the edge. • Fit fireguards and radiator guards, turn off heated towel rails. • Be very careful of irons, hair straighteners and other hot implements and keep them and their flexes well out of reach. Remember they stay hot for a long time after use.
Preventing Choking
Preventing Falls • Never leave a baby in a bouncy chair or car seat on a raised surface. • Strap babies into highchairs and buggies. • Always hold onto the banister when carrying your baby up and downstairs. • Fit safety gates to your stairs before your baby starts crawling and ensure you keep stairs clear from clutter. • Teach your baby to come down the stairs backwards. • Fit safety locks to windows. • Never leave chairs, large plant pots or furniture near windows, work surfaces, balconies or anywhere dangerous a baby or child could climb onto. • Secure furniture - particularly bookcases, chest of drawers and TVs - to the wall to prevent them toppling and crushing a child if they try to climb up them. • Bunk beds are not recommended for children under 6.
Preventing Burns • Microwaves cook unevenly. Get rid of hot spots when heating bottles or food by shaking or stirring thoroughly. Test the temperature before giving food to children or feeding a baby. • Don’t place a cot by a radiator.
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Babies and young children can choke on anything small enough to fit through a loo roll. To prevent choking: • Keep small objects and all batteries out of reach. • Cut food into small pieces. • Supervise children while they’re eating, especially if they’re under five. • Discourage older children from sharing their food with babies.
www.FirstAidforLife.org.uk and www.onlinefirstaid.com provide this information for guidance and it is not in any way a substitute for medical advice. First Aid for Life is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made or actions taken based on this information. The best way to be prepared for action in an emergency is to attend a practical first aid course or do one of our online courses – there is a free first aid for choking course accessible from onlinefirstaid.com.
Strangulation • Do not use duvets and pillows for babies under 12 months. • Keep nappy sacks and small objects well away from babies. If they grab them they can easily suffocate as they don’t have the dexterity to remove them from their faces. • Keep pets away from small babies and never leave a pet unattended with a child. • Never hang drawstring bags on cots, avoid cot bumpers which tie around the cot and use blind cord clips or alternatively choose a cordless blind. • Keep plastic bags and packaging out of reach and dispose of them carefully. • Never put necklaces or dummies round a baby’s neck.
Preventing Poisoning Some common household chemicals are incredibly toxic to children and can cause seizures, vomiting, blurred vision, acute anaphylaxis and can be fatal. • Keep all potentially harmful substances out of reach of small children and ideally in a locked cupboard. This includes dishwasher tablets, medicines, alcohol, cosmetics, DIY supplies, cleaning and gardening products and potentially poisonous plants. • Never decant medication or any other products into different containers. Always use the original containers, clearly labelled, ideally with childproof lids. • Keep batteries out of reach of small children and ensure that batteries in their toys are firmly secured. Batteries can burn a child’s intestine, causing irreparable damage. • Fit carbon monoxide alarms and have appliances and alarms regularly checked. • Tidy up straight after a party as little ones are likely to be the first up and could easily finish the dregs of drinks and help themselves to anything else before you’re even awake. • Be careful of other people’s handbags left accessible to children as they could have numerous potentially lethal hazards inside. • Choose cleaning products containing Bitrex which is bitter to discourage children from drinking the substances. Children can easily mistake a dishwasher or washing machine capsule/tablet for a sweet – keep them out of site and don’t be tempted to leave them in the door of the machine. Cleaning products are strong alkali and burn. • Don’t let children eat any plants in the house, garden or countryside. • Store medication carefully, be particularly careful with birth control pills and analgesics that are commonly kept on the bedside cabinet.
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Prevention Trust, Dr Amanda Gummer for the Good Toy Guide, Parenting and Childcare Experts – this is an absolute must for all parents and child carers. Available from Amazon now.
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Project Baby’s Beautiful
Price: £59.00 childrensalon.com
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BOUTIQUE
RALPH LAUREN
style
Cyrillus Red and White Seersucker Smock Dress Price: £25.00 alexandalexa.com
Polo Ralph Lauren All-In-One, Hat And Teddy Set Price: £65.00 harrods.com
Polo Ralph Lauren Soft Teddy Bear Price: £45.00 harrods.com
Cotton Bodysuit 2-Pack Price: £39.00 childrensalon.com
Sophia Webster Ariba Tropical Sandals Price: £111.00 alexandalexa.com
Cyrillus Pale Blue Cardigan Price: £20.00 alexandalexa.com
We Love
Polo Ralph Lauren Floral Barn Jacket Price: £1099.00 harrods.com
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Sweater, cream stripe, Price: £15.00
Shorts, brick red,
Jack Jumpsuit Price: £79.99 babybeauandbelle.com
Price: £9.00
Boys Hooded Bear Towel Price: £20.00 thewhitecompany.com
Baby Boy’s Short Sleeve Shortie Price: £18.00 thewhitecompany.com
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Denium Jacket - Gap Price: £16.99 www.gap.co.uk
T shirt - Models own Tulle skirt - Gap Price: £12.95 gap.co.uk
Traniers - Converse Price: £27.99 converse.com
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Telling your toddler that your pregnant When, what, and how much to tell your child about the new baby
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real life Being pregnant the second time around seemed utterly unremarkable to me. With a been-there-done-that mentality, I knew what to expect for the most part -- except for one wild card: my first son, Ben. Although my husband and I were excited to expand our family and give Ben a sidekick, we weren’t so certain that he would be equally as enthused. And so, instead of spending hours poring over photos comparing the baby in my belly to the size of a kidney bean or a cantaloupe, I spent my time pondering how to tell our 20-month-old, Ben, that we loved him so much, we wanted to give him a bawling baby brother who would steal his parents’ attention in the near-term and grow up to steal his toys. Needless to say, I was flummoxed. If you’re planning to welcome a new sibling to the family, read on for expert advice on when, what, and how much to tell your older child(ren) about the new baby, both before and after the birth.
When to Break the News Not surprisingly, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Beyond counseling expectant parents to wait until safely through the first trimester, Elaine Sweaney, who teaches sibling education classes at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, said that much depends on the age and maturity of the older sibling-to-be. “Young children have a very abstract idea of time, and if you tell them really early, they won’t get it,” says Sweaney. Also, little kids might blab the news before you’re ready to share it with the world at large. But, “you know your child best,” sasys Janeen Hayward, founder of Swellbeing, a parenting resource service, who advocates informing kids early on -- and definitely before parents start telling other people. “Even young children are quite perceptive, and not knowing what’s going on with Mommy could make kids feel anxious,” so trust yourself to make the right call on when to tell your child. Whenever you do share the news, she recommends pairing your due date with a recognizable milestone. For example: The baby will be born at the end of summer, or around Halloween, etc.
What to Say “Keep it short and sweet. There doesn’t need to be a long explanation,” says Hayward. “You can say something like, ‘Mommy and Daddy have decided to have another baby. My belly will get bigger and bigger until the baby is born.’” Hayward adds that parents should follow the child’s lead. “Some are naturally much more curious about it -- but they don’t always want the long-winded answer that we think they want,” she says. “Older children will generally want to know more.” Sweaney adds: “Don’t want to give more information than they’re asking for. The scary question for parents often is ‘How did the baby get in there?’ But you don’t necessarily need to get into the birds and the bees -- they’re wondering ‘Did Mommy swallow something?’” Avoiding Assumptions You might be surprised by how your child feels about becoming an older sibling. Think she’ll be delighted by getting a real, live baby doll to dress up? Sure he’ll be devastated by having to share his parents’ attention at the dinner table? “Parents shouldn’t assume any specific reaction -- positive or negative,” says Hayward. “In fact, it is often a mixed bag of feelings that children and adults have in relation to the arrival of a new baby into the family. With the new addition there is always a loss of the family the way it was before. The ‘Three Amigos’ now have a fourth member! It is important to acknowledge the
feeling of loss and the accompanying sadness, as well as any others feelings that may come. On any given day it would be perfectly normal for kids to have feelings on both ends of the extreme.”
Moving to a New Bed or Room For many families, having another baby may mean a move for the older sibling. If you’ll need the crib or room your older child is sleeping in for the new baby, try to avoid making the transition too close to your due date, to avoid any related feelings of resentment toward the baby. What if your older child still needs the crib? If investing in another one isn’t possible, Hayward suggests trying to make other sleeping arrangements for baby (for example, borrowing a crib, or using a bassinet or Moses basket for the first few months) to avoid prematurely moving big bro out of his crib. Moving a toddler too soon could invite additional problems -- think middle-of-the-night roaming coupled with a spotty-at-best newborn sleep schedule. If your child will need to move into a new room, Hayward and Sweaney both suggest making the change a few months prior to baby’s arrival, but certainly by the eighth month. If that’s not possible, consider waiting a few months following baby’s arrival to make the change.
You Were a Baby Once, Too For children with little experience with babies, it’s easy to view that sweet new bundle as a little attention-stealing monster. Help prepare your older child for the crying and commotion by explaining, “This is what babies do: they cry a lot, they eat a lot, and they sleep a lot. It’s Mommy and Daddy’s job to figure out why babies cry -- maybe he’s wet, maybe he’s hungry...” says Hayward. To help your child relate to his new baby sibling, Hayward and Sweaney suggest digging out his baby books. Suggests Hayward, “Page through very slowly, gush over each picture. ‘Here we are at the hospital right after you were born. Look at how happy Mommy was!’ Keep drawing those parallels. Reminisce and tell stories about when your older child was a baby.”
Gift Exchange Dr. Greene recommends having your older child select a present to give to the new baby upon their initial meeting. “Parents can help the older sibling make a little book or a picture frame to hold a photo of the two of them that will go in the baby’s room,” says Hayward. “Additionally, when the child meets the baby it’s nice to have a little something from the baby to the older sibling as well.”
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