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CHIC Cool continental looks for mums & little ones
T H E M AG A Z I N E F O R ST Y L I S H M U M S
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contents MARCH / APRIL 2017
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AGENDA What’s on
MAMAHOOD 38 1-2 kids
88 Sugar-free cooking
Spring books
42 Personal stylists
92 Health focus
48 Cruz control
HOME 96 Modern House
Dates for the coming months
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New books for littles and one for mums-to-be
20 Summer of love
Th e best boutique family festivals to book for the summer
ESSENTIALS 27 Treat yourself
Top Mother's Day treats for yourself and your mum
ON THE COVER:
Missoni SS17 girls collection. Dress £630 missoni.com and harrods.com
30 New baby list
Must-haves for mamas
33 Eggstravaganza Easter eggs for all ages
Making the transition easier
Th e women helping busy mums refresh their style
Penélope Cruz talks motherhood
FASHION 64 The making of me
We meet the founder of Question Everything
70 Kids fashion notes
Gorgeous new looks for little ones
WELLNESS 87 Food & Drink
Kids' menus in London
Three easy sugar-free recipes for mum and baby
Learning how to identify meningitis fast
An architectural gem
100 Family London
Th e best London villages for families
TRAVEL 108 Portugal
Lisbon and Sagres
113 UK getaway
A luxury yurt in Wales
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The joys of spring
elcome to the spring issue of Absolutely Mama. After a long, cold winter we found ourselves longing for some colour, so we turned to the continent for inspiration. The gorgeous SS17 girls collection from Missoni proved to be just what we needed; plus we talked to two gorgeous Spanish boutiques in London which both have enthusiastic followings, thanks to their modern take on vintage styles for littles. Staying with the continental theme, we were lucky enough to talk to Spanish actor Penélope Cruz (a total Mama crush), about combining work and motherhood, and Helen travelled to Portugal to soak up some
sunshine in Lisbon and then Sagres, on The Algarve. It can be hard work getting your mojo back in the style department after having a family, but we all want to look good, whether on the school run or heading into a big meeting. Thankfully, help is at hand in the form of two inspiring women helping multitasking mums to look and feel their best – read their secrets to putting together the perfect capsule wardrobe on page 42.
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TWO Number two on the way? Two-under-two survivor Apphia Michael gives you the lowdown on the star products that will make the transition smoother Wo r d s A PPH I A M I C H A E L
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The bath time helper D R E A M B A BY D E L U X E B AT H S E AT
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ou’ve made it through the day with a toddler and a baby, hurrah! Now how do you get them fed and bathed in a timely manner? Dreambaby’s deluxe bath seat allows babies from six months old to be bathed alongside their siblings. Attaching to the bath with strong suction grips, it comes complete with a heat sensor, contoured non-slip seat with extra padding and masses of leg room. And unlike some other seats, where baby’s legs can sometimes get caught and scratched against the plastic when they are lifted out, the front of the Dreambaby bath seat cleverly hinges open for easy access to your little splasher. Dream baby Deluxe Bath Seat with heat sensor, £22, from JoJo Maman Bébé; jojomamanbebe.co.uk
The Double Buggy I C A N DY P E AC H B LO S S O M
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hought getting out and about with a toddler was hard? You now have two of these small and unpredictable humans to herd out of the door. Take it from me: a versatile and intuitive double pushchair makes all the difference between chaotic and calm, especially when you have siblings that are close in age. Not only does the iCandy Peach Blossom deliver on the style front, but it is a joy to push, and incredibly comfortable and spacious for little ones. A great travel system with lots of options for carrycot, pushchair seat and car seat combinations, the Peach Blossom also comes with elevators that allow the single seat or carrycot to be positioned higher and closer to the parent, together with seats that allow for world- or parent-facing mode. Crucially, it remains within the footprint of a single pushchair, even in double mode. Other features, such as a 25kg weight limit, puncture-proof EVA tires, a one-touch 5 point safety harness and a chassis that allows for one-handed folding (once the seat unit has been removed), make this an invaluable pushchair. iCandy Peach Blossom, £955, icandyworld.com
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