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Issue 2 • Autumn/Winter 2014
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A note from the editor
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Little Fashionista Autumn/Winter 2014
Welcome to the Autumn issue of My Baby Magazine!
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Baby and You
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Preschool
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The Christmas Gift Guide
Weaning, potty training and more
Help with childcare costs
Gifts for tots Guilt free gifts Made in Britain Handmade gifts For mummy and daddy
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Home Sweet Home
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Away with the Tots
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My Baby Loves . . .
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Kids’ Rooms
Winter’s too good to waste
With so many exciting new styles out this season, it’s a great time to have fun with kids’ fashion and in Little Fashionista we take a look at the coolest children’s clothes for Autumn/Winter 2014. We would also like to welcome our media partner Xavier Plas – author of The Wonder Weeks, who will be working with us for the next four issues – offering advice on the fussy phases that babies go through. Winter’s chill has started to set in but whether you are home or away, winter is too good to waste. In Away with the Kids you will find our top picks for things to do and places to stay this Autumn/Winter. So, make sure that you don’t miss the wonderful things that this great season has to offer. With Christmas just around the corner, we bring you loads of gift ideas for the special people in your life. The Christmas Gift Guide features a fabulous collection of gifts that you won’t find on the highstreet, including ethical, British and handmade gifts, for tots and adults too.
Tried and Tested
So why not grab a cuppa and a mince pie (or two) while you check out the great selection of features that we have in store for you.
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas! From Karen and the My Baby Team xx
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LITTLE FASHIONISTA
Gorgeous Christmas gift ideas at Busy Peas… Busy Peas, is a brand that revolves around an adorable range of clothing, toys and books for babies, toddlers and infants.
Cool for Kids Down with the Kids, is a lovingly created, collection of limited edition children's clothing and accessories for cool little people from birth to 6 years. Each individual piece is handmade in the UK and beautifully wrapped in tissue with added sparkles before being posted to the new little owner.
The Busy Peas product ranges feature five cute fruit and vegetable characters – Peat Pea, Tom Tomato, Carry Carrot, Stewart Strawberry and Gene Aubergine. The roots of this business lie in the garden –bringing fashion and education together, Busy Peas designs introduce children to fruit and vegetables at an early age, encouraging them to read and learn to grow their special favourites!
The collection of quirky limited edition outfits are designed and created by Robyn McClean at her design studio in the Aylesbury countryside. The colourful, playful and most importantly practical range includes dresses, T-shirts, booties and bibs, for ‘cool’ kids. To ensure that your little one is the coolest kid in town, check out the new Autumn/Winter collection of unique, funky designs including dancing reindeer, Mexican pom poms and a greedy robin – which are just perfect for the festive season.
BabyPod is a vibrant range of clothing for babies from newborn to 18 months, that includes colourful all-in-one baby grows, sleepsuits, bodysuits, comfy daywear, bibs, hats and booties, all made in the softest cotton to care for baby’s delicate skin. Playpod introduces the fruit and vegetable characters as a range of entertaining and educational books and toys, which includes ‘The veggie bunch’s Christmas’ a fabulous festive addition to the range. Each toddler toy has a cheeky personality, while the toddler books involve the child in the adventures of their favourite Busy Peas character. The Busy Peas Luxury Collection is a beautiful white handmade baby gift box containing an all-in-one with matching accessories, toy and a delightful story book. The box comes tied with a gorgeous green ribbon and a Busy Peas tag –the perfect gift for every little boy and girl this Christmas! All products are available to purchase online at
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For a Special Occasion At Little Jems boutique you will find a collection of tasteful children’s occasion wear for those special moments in life. If you are looking for a stylish outfit for a wedding, Holy Communion, christenings and other special event, Little Jems can help. With an impressive collection of occasion wear for girls, boys and babies including garments for premature babies, there is sure to be the perfect outfit waiting for your child. And because children, like all good things, come in all shapes and sizes – Little Jems offers a dress fitting service to help you make the right choice (by appointment only). For a fabulous range of children and baby occasion wear visit www.littlejemsmanchester.co.uk or call in at 1 Scott Court, Scott Road, Droylsden, Manchester M43 7UW (Opening hours 10am-4pm Tuesday - Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday). To book an appointment for a dress fitting email sales@littlejemsmanchester.co.uk or call 0161 370 9323.
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LITTLE FASHIONISTA
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New range of Babygrows featuring artworks donated by celebrities launched by WHATEVER IT TAKES The Whatever It Takes baby collection is a new range of babygrows featuring donated artwork from Daniel Craig, Dave Grohl, Kanye West, Pink and Tinie Tempah. This merchandise with meaning is a unique artwork campaign and charity launched by 21st Century Leaders. Over 680 world figures including royalty, Nobel Peace prize laureates, business leaders, actors, musicians, artists, fashion designers, sports figures and writers have put their names and artwork forward in a pledge to do ‘whatever it takes’ to address issues of the 21st Century. “We have been collecting celebrity artworks for some time, and we’re really pleased we can work with Spoilt Rotten to create something as popular as this Babygrow range with the same message and meaning as other Whatever It Takes products.” Dr. Charlotte di Vita MBE, Founder and CEO of Whatever It Takes
Spoilt Rotten offer a range of babygrows that are 100% organic cotton and manufactured to the standards of The Global Organic Textile Standard, The Fair Wear Foundation and The Soil Association. This helps ensure not only that the cotton is not damaged by chemicals in anyway but also that the working conditions and work hours of those producing the clothing is good, as well as no child labour, forced labour or discrimination taking place. To view the whole range of oraganic babygrows visit our site at www.spoiltrotten.com now and then make sure you come back here and enter to be in with the chance of winning one! Spoilt Rotten Babygrow 100% Certified Organic Cotton • Exclusive Milk Carton Gift Box Easy change with envelope neck and 3 nickel-free poppers.
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Wonder Weeks – The best stress reduction for both you and your baby by Xaviera Plas
Ever wondered why your usually content baby is suddenly Cranky, Clingy and Crying? Why nothing you can do seems to help? No, it’s not teething, cramps or other most common upsets. These fussy phases are actually progress! Dr. Frans Plooij and Dr. Hetty van de Rijt found out the true reason all babies go through these fussy phases. This research could very well be the sanity saviour of every parent around the globe! Xaviera Plas, daughter of Frans and Hetty and a mother of three, gives us a sneak preview of your baby’s mind and explains these phases known as the ‘Wonder Weeks!’ Xaviera explains: “My parents first studied chimpanzees in Tanzania with Jane Goodall. They saw that chimp babies
all seem to lose certain skills they had before a whole new set of skills emerged. During this setback period they cling on to their mum, making the mum quite annoyed. This was a short period of chimp mum-baby quarrels. These fussy phases ended as suddenly as they appeared and it was only after having observed this with many chimps that they found a pattern. Chimp babies were fussy at set times and the new skills emerged at set times too. The development didn't come gradually, but in leaps. Back in Europe, my parents did the same research in human babies. Guess what? Same thing – babies’ mental development comes in leaps.
Every leap starts with a fussy phase and ends with a whole new skill set. The good news is that we can now simply calculate when these leaps are. This way the leaps babies go through aren’t a surprise anymore, we can simply calculate when they occur, based on the due date! I cannot stress this enough – the date of birth is nice for a piece of cake every year, but does not affect the mental development. Now let’s just play make believe for a second to really understand how hard these leaps are for your baby. Imagine yourself waking up on another planet. Everything you perceive is different than before. You would see things you didn't see before, you would hear things you didn't hear before, you would feel things you didn't feel
before… that would freak you out wouldn't it? Bet you would cry, be cranky and cling on to the only people you recognise – your parents. So, whenever your baby is going through one of these wonder weeks and you feel stressed, try to imagine this anecdote and understand why your baby really needs you and your comfort now. However, what if you could not only comfort him but also show him around this ‘new world he woke up on’, you could help him to master these new impressions much quicker and therefor help him and yourself through these fussy phases. The best advice I can give is – know when the leaps are and what happens in every leap. The best stress reduction for both you and your baby and as a bonus, you will stimulate your baby’s mental development in the way he deserves and literally cries to get.” I’ll try to give a short summary of each wonder week, but bear in mind that there is no year in life in which we learn more than in our first year of life. Meaning, the summary is not more than a glance into the perceptual world, as it takes many more words to really describe the fascinating development of your baby.’’
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BABY & YOU Changing sensations: 5 weeks after due date: First leap! A small one, yet important one – for the first time your baby senses things more intensely. It may look like he is born again and much more awake.
Patterns: 8 weeks after due date: Your baby doesn’t perceive the world as a single undividable entity anymore and begins to differentiate patterns. He discovers his hands and is ‘obsessed’ by looking at patterns, hearing patterns etc. Get a towel with a pattern on it and show it to him – this is a brain treat and it will help him to master this ‘new world’.
Smooth transitions: 12 weeks after due date: You’ll see your baby move smoothly, less robotic, simply because he is now able to feel a smooth transition for the first time. Doing is one thing, but he can now also hear them, see them, taste them and feel them. The airplane game is such a success because going up and down like an airplane is one big smooth transition!
Events: 19 weeks after due date: A bouncing ball, you cutting bread or brushing your hair… your baby will love to look at it. Why? Events are a combination of patterns (static positions) and smooth transitions. So every repeated action is just what a baby longs to perceive now!
Relationships: 26 weeks after due date: Almost half a year old, and for the fifth time your baby’s world changes again. Who ever said babies have it easy is way off! For the first time your baby understands concepts of ‘in’, ‘out’,
‘under’, ‘in front of’ etc. For the first time your baby understands that something can be there but is not visible. For the first time your baby understands you can enlarge the distance between you and him… triggering the separation anxiety parents talk about. It starts here, and with the right help it doesn’t need to get to that dreaded climax months later. Xaviera says, “Between that first half year and his 20th month of life your baby makes 5 more leaps, so 10 leaps between due date and 20 months after due date. The older a baby, the more complex the leaps are, the longer the fussy phases and the larger the new skill sets. The first Wonder Week is often perceived as ‘manageable’ by parents. The fourth one is dreaded by most and let's not even get onto the frustration parents feel when a baby is older. We parents have been storytelling too long – the bare reality is that being a parent is hard and sometimes even frustrating. I am so glad we now reach hundreds of thousands of parents around the globe; with our book, The Wonder Weeks – an international bestseller, with multi award winning app, Facebook community and group. Parents can read our book or eBook per leap, so it’s not a long read, as you just read about the leap that your baby is on now. Wonder Weeks provides parents with information and gives them the opportunity to share their experiences with other parents with babies of the same age, worldwide. For us this is like a dream come true, as parents around the globe, regardless of religion, skin colour or gender preference, all stand united in helping their baby in getting though these difficult Wonder Weeks!! ‘’
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Dr. Frans Plooij P.HD is a leading expert on infant mental development and the author of the international bestseller The Wonder Weeks. The Wonder Weeks describes your baby's mental development and help him turn his 10 predictable, great, fussy phases into magical leaps forward. It describes in easyto-understand terms the incredible developmental changes and regression periods that all babies go through during the first 20 months of their lives. The Wonder Weeks is available as hard copy and as eBook. www.thewonderweeks.co.uk
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Introducing Solids Introducing your baby to solid foods, often called weaning on to foods, should start when your baby is around six months old. It is a really important step in your baby’s development and can be great fun to explore new flavours and textures together. To begin with, how much your baby takes is less important than getting them used to the idea of eating. They will still be getting most of their nutrition from breastmilk or infant formula. Babies don’t need three meals a day to start with, so you can start by offering foods at a time that suits you both. Gradually you’ll be able to increase the amount and variety of food your baby eats until they can eventually eat the same as the rest of the family, in smaller portions. Research shows that babies need nothing but breastmilk or infant formula for the first six months of life. This gives a baby’s digestive system time to develop so that they cope fully with solid foods. This includes solid foods made into purées and cereals mixed with milk.
Why it pays to wait until they are ready If you are breastfeeding, feeding only your milk up to around six months will give them extra protection against infection, and it will continue to protect them for as long as you carry on.
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Whether your baby has breast milk or infant formula, waiting until your baby is ready for food will save a lot of time too, as they will quickly be able to feed themselves and with less mess, as they will be able to swallow properly.
Three signs your baby is ready for their first food Every baby is an individual, but there are 3 clear signs which, together, show your baby is ready for solid foods alongside breastmilk or infant formula. It is very rare for these signs to appear together before your baby is six months old. 1 They can stay in a sitting position and hold their head steady. 2 They can co-ordinate their eyes, hands and mouth so that they can look at the food, pick it up and put it in their mouth, all by themselves. 3 They can swallow food. Babies who are not ready will push their food back out, so they get more round their face than they do in their mouths. Some signs that can be mistaken for a baby being ready for solid foods: l chewing fists l waking in the night when they have previously slept through l wanting extra milk feeds These are normal behaviours and not necessarily a sign of hunger, or a sign of being ready to start solid food. Starting solid foods won’t make them any more likely to sleep through the night. Extra feeds are usually enough until they’re ready for other food.
Getting Started l Stay with your baby when they are eating in case they start to choke. l Let your baby enjoy touching and holding the food. l Allow your baby to feed themselves, using their fingers, as soon as they show an interest. l Don’t force your baby, wait until the next time if they are not interested this time. l If you are using a spoon, wait for your baby to open their mouth before you offer the food. Your baby may like to hold a spoon too.
l Start by offering just a few pieces or teaspoons of food, once a day. l Cool hot food and test it before giving it to your baby. l Don’t add salt, sugar or stock cubes to your baby’s food or cooking water.
Feeding your baby from 0-6 months Breast milk or infant formula. ‘Follow-on’ formula is not suitable for babies under six months, you don’t need to introduce it after six months either. Introducing solid foods before six months: if after checking with your health visitor or doctor, you decide to introduce solid foods before six months, you should avoid giving your baby certain foods as they may cause food allergies or make your baby ill. These include foods that contain wheat, gluten, nuts, peanuts, peanut products, seeds, liver, eggs, fish, shellfish, cows’ milk and soft or unpasteurised cheese.
Baby Food from 6-8 months Your baby’s first foods can include mashed or soft cooked fruit and vegetables like parsnip, potato, yam, sweet potato, carrot, apple or pear, all cooled before eating. Or soft fruit like peach, melon, soft ripe banana or avocado as finger foods or mashed. Or baby rice or baby cereal mixed with your baby’s usual milk. Keep feeding them breast milk or infant formula as well but don’t give them whole cows’ milk as a drink until they are a year old. Next foods – soft cooked meat such as chicken, mashed fish (check very carefully for any bones), pasta, noodles, toast, pieces of chapatti, lentils, rice and mashed hard boiled eggs. Also full-fat dairy products such as yoghurt, fromage frais or custard (choose products with no added sugar or less sugar). Whole cows’ milk can be used in cooking or mixed with food from six months. For further advice about weaning visit
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Nutribaby: A Kitchen Genie for Babyhood and Beyond
Approaching weaning the Baby-Led way Nutritionist and Baby-Led Weaning expert, Julie Clark talks us through the basics.
What is Baby-Led Weaning? Essentially, Baby-Led Weaning means allowing your baby to feed themselves normal foods from the age of six months.
The award-winning Nutribaby from Babymoov is a true kitchen genie catering for the early stages of a child’s development, from the moment baby is born, through weaning and beyond! Use as a bottle warmer and steriliser in the early months and when baby’s ready for weaning, the Nutribaby steam cooks and purees food for added freshness. With nutrient preservation at the heart of its design, this unique 5in-1 processor adapts to the needs of the whole family, with enough cooking and blending capacity to whip-up a feast for a small tribe! Through the aid of the easy-touse LCD digital timer, removable cooking baskets and useful ‘nooks’ to cook eggs, parents can
set the correct time and cook a variety of foods separately in the two baskets to feed children of varying stages of development with relative ease; steam cook a fillet of fish, whilst cooking vegetables for baby and a boiled egg for an older child. Once the cooking is complete, the Nutribaby conveniently detaches to become a handy family blender, where the innovative juice recovery tray enables parents to alter the consistency of purees, preserving those all-important vitamins and minerals! The Nutribaby is easy to clean, FREE from BPA and comes with a lifetime guarantee, making it the ultimate multi-tasking baby essential that parents really won’t want to be without!
You do not need to spoon feed or prepare pureed food at this age as your baby will naturally be able to pick food up and feed themselves. There are many advantages to allowing your baby to feed this way, including a proven reduced risk of obesity, better social skills and improved motor skills.
How do I get started? From six months you can start by giving them a little food at each main meal. They will only be able to use their fists at this stage so food shaped like a chip is perfect, or food that will stick to a spoon. Let your baby play with the food and continue with your baby’s usual milk feeds. You will be amazed by how much your baby is able to eat themselves after just a few weeks.
Is there anything else I need to know? It can get messy! But it can also be so rewarding to see your baby happily feeding themselves nutritious home-cooked foods and your baby will love joining in with family mealtimes. If you’d like to find out more about Baby-Led Weaning, Julie’s book Baby-Led Weaning Step by Step is the UK’s first handbook which takes readers through the process month on month and is available to buy from Amazon and in all good book shops. Visit www.spring-nutrition.co.uk for more information.
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Tips for Greener Parenting There is no denying that having a baby is demanding on the environment – new babies have many needs, food, clothes, nappies, nursery products, to name but a few, BUT being green doesn’t have to be overwhelming!
Here are a few steps that you can take to make family life greener – even if you only do a few of them it is a move in the right direction.
Breastfeeding Some Mums want to breastfeed because they’re convinced – rightly – that it’s the way to give their baby the healthiest start in life. Another way to look at it is that it’s the most natural and straightforward way to look after your child in the first few months. 100 percent safe and clean – and you’ll be happy your baby is getting 100 percent of the nutrition needed and NOTHING else!
Recycling Recycling is an excellent way of saving energy and conserving the environment. Before you throw something away, think about if someone else might need it. Donate usable furniture and clothes to charity shops, schools, community centres, friends and neighbours. Find out more about recycling by visiting www.recyclingguide.org.uk
Hang Dry Make the most of dry days by giving your tumble drier a break. Get a clothesline or rack to dry your clothes by the air. Your wardrobe will maintain colour and fit, and you'll save money.
Choose Organic Organic is good for you and your planet, is kind to animals and wildlife, and allows us to make a big difference – simply through the way we shop. With all these benefits, it’s easy to see why organic delivers such good value for money. To find out how to make the right organic choices visit www.soilassociation.org.
What is the Nordic Swan Eco-Label? One of the most important things to any parent is making sure their baby is safe, secure and comfortable. This also means protecting their delicate skin from hidden harsh ingredients found in some baby products. Most products claim to be ‘the Best’ for your baby, but how do you really know? The Nordic Swan Eco-label can help you make an informed decision about what products to use.
Abena’s commitment to supplying parents with gentle products with the added bonus of caring for the environment, so you know you are doing your bit towards preserving the planet for your children’s and their children’s future.
The Nordic Swan Eco-label was created in 1989 with the purpose of providing an environmental labelling system informing you that any company using this label must be environmentally focused and adheres to strict criteria. The Nordic Swan Eco-label is your guarantee that products have been manufactured with care and consideration for the environment, showing you that the product does not have ingredients such as perfumes, lotions, flame retardants, PVC or other ingredients, for example, parabens that can be harmful to skin. Bambo Nature Nappies, Training Pants and Baby Wipes have all been awarded the Nordic Swan Eco-label, as well as being dermatologically tested, and are evidence of
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Night-time Potty Training
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PRESCHOOL
Help with childcare costs Whether you have a tiny tot or even a teen the cost of childcare can have a big impact on family finances. The good news is you could be entitled help with the cost of childcare through one of the schemes listed below:
Child Tax Credits Depending on your household income working and non-working parents with one or more children may be entitled to Child Tax Credits. If eligible the Child Tax Credits are and paid directly to the person with main responsibility for caring for the children. To find out more visit www.gov.uk/childtax-credit.
Childcare element of Working Tax Credits Working parents may be entitled to the Childcare element of Working Tax Credits. This is available to those on low incomes where the parent(s) work 16 hours or more. The amount available depends on your individual circumstances and
income but could cover up to 70% of childcare costs at a registered nursery or child-minder. For more information visit www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/ tax-credits
Childcare vouchers Many employers offer childcare vouchers to employees. This is usually via a salary sacrifice scheme where the money is taken directly from your salary before deductions providing savings on tax and National Insurance contributions. Childcare vouchers can affect the amount of Tax Credits you are able to receive. Use the online calculator at www.hmrc.gov.uk/calcs to see if you would be better off taking childcare vouchers or not.
Free early education and childcare All 3 and 4-year-olds in England are entitled to 570 hours of free early education or childcare a year. This is often taken as 15 hours each
week for 38 weeks of the year. Some 2-year-olds are also eligible. For more information visit www.gov.uk/free-earlyeducation.
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Dear Santa . . . With Christmas just around the corner, now is the time to get organised and start to write your Christmas list. At this time of year the high street is heaving with mass produced toys and games, and it can be hard to filter through everything to find something that is special for your child. There are so many wonderful items available but tracking them down in the busy Christmas rush can be a nightmare. You may already have a few ideas of what to buy for that special little person in your life but if you are struggling to find the perfect gift, we are here to help. Here at My Baby we have been hard at work putting together a selection of gorgeous gifts that are sure to bring smiles all around on Christmas morning. The criteria
for the ‘Gifts for Tots’ gift guide, were to offer you gift inspirations that wouldn’t usually be found on the high street – gifts that stand out from the crowd! As well as wonderful playthings that will spark their imagination way beyond Christmas, we have chosen a selection of gorgeous alternatives for children and babies – from unique handmade gifts and keepsakes, to wonderful décor for kid’s spaces, soft snuggly items to keep out the chill and super stylish outfits, so they will be dressed to impress this festive season. There are also some fabulous competition prizes up for grabs and exclusive discount codes from a selection of retailers, to help your Christmas budget go a little further.
Happy Shopping from the My Baby Team x
Bundle up together in Pink or Blue!
Warm, Snug, Fun and Easy to POP-ON
Breastfeeding Nightie with matching Baby Bundler and Hat l Slit-style openings in front pleats for discreet breastfeeding l Knee length & short sleeve design for comfort l Soft with generous drape l Babybundler with built in scratchmits, elasticated opening for easy changes + matching hat!
We love POP-ONs – the latest must have for tots on the go! With sleeves which give babies and toddlers freedom to stretch their arms, play with toys or explore the ribbons around the front pocket whilst ‘on the go’ – there’s no more frustrated babies with nothing to do!
From £25 with free shipping
www.theprettycompany.com
FUNKY LITTLE FEET These super cute and extremely stylish, handmade booties with a soft fleece lining to keep little toes warm, make a wonderful gift or stocking filler. Made to order in a variety of colourful limited edition fabrics in sizes 0-6 and 612 months, priced £15.00.
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POP-ON fits over harnesses on buggies, car seats, etc. making it quick and easy to put on and take off, which is great for the changeable British weather. With fold over sleeve ends and a foot pocket, tiny hands and toes keep warm and snug. When not in use, they can be folded into the foot pocket to make a soft fleecy cushion. Available in sizes 0-1 year or 1-3 years. For the full range of colours and other wonderful products visit
www.coziewarmers.co.uk
WIN! ++ WIN! ++ WIN! For your chance to win your very own POP-ON simply email your name, address and daytime contact number to heather@coziewarmers.co.uk (Competition closes at midnight on 29th December 2014)
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A selection of chic bed linen, lighting, decorative accessories, wall stickers and musical playthings
Coochy Coo Nappy Cakes create stunning hand made gifts for all new baby occasions. These gifts make fabulous baby shower gifts, beautiful maternity leaving gifts or simply something unique and practical to send to new parents to welcome their new arrival into the world. FREE standard delivery in the UK on all orders.
www.coochycoonappycakes.co.uk
First holy communion, flower girl, christening, bridesmaid dresses, dance wear and occasion wear for children. Toys, Gifts and Cards 10% off with code MB10
www.littlejemsmanchester.co.uk
www.petithome.co.uk
TOZIE Slippers for Babies and Toddlers 0-4 years Our soft and flexible Tozie slippers / soft shoes have been designed to stay on! With anti slip grips on fleece soles they are the next best thing to bare feet. See website for full range of colours and sizes available.
An independent nursery store in West Sussex. Our online presence concentrates on those great products that make travel and days out with little ones so much easier.
www.fiesta-tots.co.uk
www.coziewarmers.co.uk Phone: 01525 718097
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5 Tips that make buying gifts for kids child’s play Buying gifts and toys for children can be trickier than it sounds. Children grow and their tastes change quickly – so how do you find a gift that will stand the test of time and keep their interest long beyond Christmas day. When you are buying a gift for a child here are 5 things to bear in mind…
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can be taken apart and put back together again or that involve creating shapes or models that will grow with your child and provide hours of fun. Lego or sticky bricks, cookery sets and craft kits are good examples of creative gifts that have stood the test of time.
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Good toys allow children to use their imagination rather than directing how they play – dolls, playhouses and cars are good examples of toys that will spark their imagination and provide a platform for play.
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It’s good for a child to be able to entertain themselves but equally important for them to be able to play with others, share and understand the rules of game play. A game that they can play with other children or their parents such as a board or card game, will challenge them and encourage social interaction. Avoid gimmicks and toys that are too complex – simplicity
allows the child to use their own imagination and avoids the frustration that comes with over complicated gadgets and gizmos.
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If you have children of a similar age, you could ask them what their favourite gifts are or ask friends or relatives for suggestions. But, before you head for the shops check out our selection of fabulous gift ideas for tots.
They found the treasure – can you? Watch your little ones delight in hours of treasurehunting magic with 5 star rated treasure hunt game, Gotrovo! Perfect for play-dates, parties, or special one-to-one time, it’s the stuff memories are made of. You could even lay a trail to the Christmas presents! Recommended Age: 3+ • £19.95 including free P&P
www.gotrovo.uk
Explore our wonderful world of children’s toys, clothes, and accessories at www.loubilou.com
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A vibrant range of clothing, toys and books for babies from newborn to 18 months. Bringing fashion and education together, Busy Peas introduces children to fruit and vegetables at an early age, encouraging them to read and learn to grow their special favourites!
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Gifts for little boys & girls Kenny the Kangaroo Backpack A child-friendly harness that keeps your child safe and close, while being a lovable toy. With adjustable harness straps and a 3-foot rein that can be un-clipped, Kenny can be used as a regular backpack when the rein is not required. Suitable for 18 months - 4 years. £19.99 www.fiesta-tots.co.uk
Gotrovo – the active treasure hunt game that gets kids moving! Gotrovo is the perfect family gift for Christmas – get the kids away from their screens by laying a trail for your intrepid treasure hunters to follow. Perfect for mixed ages and abilities – good oldfashioned fun!. Recommended Age 3+. £19.95 inc free P&P. www.gotrovo.uk
NEW Urdale Bears by The Shetland Teddy Bear Company will make a wonderful keepsake this Christmas. Handmade from 100% organic Shetland wool, they are available in 6 heritage colours, priced at £95.00 each www.etsy.com/ uk/shop/ShetlandTeddyBearCo
Heico Bunny Rabbit Lamp Add a fairytale touch to a child’s space. This cute little rabbit lamp looks great in any nursery and kids’ room décor, casting a wonderful warm light and is as pretty switched on as switched off. Available in white, pink or blue – £38.00. www.petithome.co.uk
FINtastic FUN! SwimFin is suitable for children from 2 yrs+ through to adults learning to swim. It can be used across all four swim strokes for all abilities.
Cuddle Fleece POP-ONS Cozie Warmers design and make products to keep little ones warm and cosy – specialising in fun and practical sleeved blankets and Tozie slippers for babies and toddlers. For a super snuggly gift check out the new cuddle fleece POP-ONs which are now available at: www.coziewarmers.co.uk
Worn on the back, it works in harmony with the body providing total freedom around the arms and legs, thus allowing for a natural swimming position. www.swimfin.co.uk
Long Sleeve Babygrow
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A baby’s first Christmas makes Christmas even more special! Treat them with a babygrow of their own and a keepsake for years to come.
Boy’s double-breasted jacket
100% thick Organic Cotton • Gift wrapped in Milk Carton • 3 popper buttons & envelope neck for easy change.
Complete with hat and mitts, handknitted in chunky double knitting – perfect for those winter days for babies aged 0-3 months. £30.00
www.spoiltrotten.com
www.incywincychashmere.co.uk
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5 Great Gifts for Baby 2-tier Olaf & Sven Nappy Cake Christmas Disney Frozen themed nappy cake packed full with new baby products and presented as a stunning and unique baby gift. Ideal for a Christmas themed baby shower or to welcome a new baby due around Christmas. Price: £52.99 www.coochycoonappycakes.co.uk
Starsnug Baby Fleece With no fiddly poppers, buttons or zips and no tight sleeves to negotiate, the Starsnug Baby Fleece is a great solution for keeping little ones warm. The cute star shaped wrap is suitable for five point harnesses and comes in over 20 colours for 0-18 months. Made in the UK and available exclusively from Tuppence & Crumble.
Personalised Christmas Stockings Win Green’s 100% cotton Christmas Stockings have been beautifully hand embroidered with festive appliqués and a delicate dusting of snowflakes. Trimmed with blue or pink gingham, they are available to personalise with Baby’s name; a wonderful gift for Baby’s first Christmas … and an Heirloom that will last for years. £32
www.tuppenceandcrumble.com
www.wingreen.co.uk
Baby’s Christmas Cardigan
Stylish Nappy Bag A handy gift for mummy, daddy or new baby, this funky set is cleverly designed to contain baby essentials on the go and includes matching changing bag, mat, dribble cloth, wipes pouch and bibs. Each design is handmade to order in small limited runs or can be custom-made on request for a personalised gift.
This cosy long sleeve, knitted cardigan with Santa applique, red buttons, white pattern and trim, will make the perfect addition to Baby’s wardrobe this Christmas. In sizes 0-3, 3-6 and 6-9 months priced at £6.25 (+ p&p) – this cute item of festive knitwear is great for Christmas parties and will make a wonderful gifts for baby’s first Christmas. www.littlejemsmanchester.co.uk
www.funkylittlebugs.com
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GUILT FREE
Guilt Free Gifts It seems strange to use the word ‘gift’ and ‘guilt’ in the same sentence, after all gift giving is a way of expressing your gratitude, recognition and appreciation for someone special. But, when we buy a gift – isn’t it our duty to think about how and where it was made? The highstreet is full of mass produced items, cheaply made abroad with little consideration given to environmental and ethical issues. Some workers (sometimes children) labour for 12-14 hours a day, 7 days a week, for very little money. Working conditions can be miserable and sometimes even dangerous. However this doesn’t have to be, there are plenty of gift options around that you don’t have to feel guilty about.
Fairtrade Buy a Fairtrade gift and you will be helping farmers and workers in the developing world to improve the quality of their lives and their futures. Fairtrade connects disadvantaged producers and consumers, promotes fairer trading conditions and empowers producers to combat poverty, strengthen their position in world markets and take more control over their lives.
Greener Gifts Instead of a gift item, give a special experience like theatre tickets. If you’re buying for the family activist think about giving a conservation gift like an acre of rainforest, adopt an endangered animal or make a donation to a chosen charity, as this is likely deliver the warm, fuzzy feeling, that gift giving is all about.
Choose Organic Organic shoppers have abundant choice of foods and non-foods gifts alike! There are some great reasons to choose an organic gift organic farms respect our water resources, build healthy soil, work in harmony with nature and help
to keep rural communities healthy. Organic producers are leaders in innovative research and strive to preserve diversity With all these benefits, it’s easy to see why buying an eco-friendly gift delivers such good value for money.
World Changer Hamper An uplifting gift for parents concerned with natural and sustainable lifestyles! The World Changer hamper by premium organic brand Imago Dei offers mums and dads the finest in organic must-have clothing and accessories. Designed to keep their little ones comfortable and printed with inspiring words, ‘I’m a little world-changer, I’m going to change the world!’. Ideal for sensitive and Eczema prone skin, the items are made using 100% organic, super-soft, Pima cotton with natural anti-microbial, hypo-allergenic, breathable qualities. The hampers incorporate essentials such as bodysuits, tees, bibs, burp cloth, blanket, bath towel and wash cloth. Each hamper is beautifully presented in a unique hexagonal Imago Dei gift box.
Rock Around The Clock Sirch Wooden Olga Rocker is a children's rocking toy from traditional German coach-builders and furniture makers Sirch. Made of birch plywood with a tough stylish fabric seat the SIBIs Olga is an elegant yet robust rocker. All Sirch toys have been tested for children's use by the German technical safety authority Tüv and the well-respected consumer association Spiel-gut have awarded their recognition to most of the models in the Sirch toy range. Price £119.95 from
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There are two World Changer hampers on offer, priced at £79.99 and £94, and available to purchase online at: www.imagodei.co.uk
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Competition: win a gorgeous Toy Shop Playhouse from Win Green Win Green believe that children should be encouraged from an early age to explore their imaginations through play, allowing them to use their own creativity to develop their individual playing and learning skills. Created with love, passion and plenty of imagination, they have designed an enchanting
collection of playhouses and accessories, helping to create the perfect backdrop to whatever magical tales of make-believe your children choose to explore! Beautifully hand-embroidered and appliquéd, Win Green’s 100% cotton creations feature bright colours and imaginative detail and offer inspired themes including the traditional Toy Shop, fun Beach House, delicate Fairy Cottage, swashbuckling Pirate Shack and enchanting Princess Castle. Perfect for that extra special hide-away in a delightfully themed bedroom … or the setting for a magical scene in the garden … children can enjoy them wherever they please, whatever the weather! Designed in the UK, Win Green products are brought to life using traditional Indian weaving and dying techniques and handfinished with amazing skill and
precision; supporting parents’ increased desire to invest in quality made products that truly stand the test of time. So, if you want to encourage your children to explore their creativity, imagination and interaction whilst ensuring plenty of fun and enjoyment, why not take a trip to the magical world of Win Green and visit…
WIN! + WIN! + WIN! Win Green have teamed up with My Baby to offer you the chance to win one of their gorgeous small Toy Shop Playhouses worth £200. To enter simply email your name, address and contact number to competition@wingreen.co.uk (closing date for entries is midnight on the 29th December 2014).
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BRITISH MADE
Made in Britain Around the globe the ‘Made in Britain’ label represents some of the finest quality products available for the ethical and environmentally savvy shopper. In Britain, we are fortunate to have an abundance of homegrown industry and innovations right on our doorstep. When you buy an item with British pedigree you know that you are – l supporting ethical production, fair wages and decent working conditions l reducing the environmental impact of imported goods l strengthening British production and British capabilities l assisting future growth and prosperity l supporting homegrown opportunities for ouselves and our children Numerous highly skilled craftsmen and women are carrying on the tradition of making outstanding products in studios, workshops, factories and farms throughout the British Isles.
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In addition to this small army of talented people, many new British producers bring innovative new products and ideas to the market every year. With Christmas just around the corner there is no better time to make the most of the selection of great British made gifts and décor available. By shopping for British made products for friends and loved ones this year, you will have access to some of the best gifts, decorations, tableware, food, and drink for Christmas 2014.
5 Great British Christmas Traditions The 25th of December is still very much about celebrating the birth of Christ, yet many aspects of a British Christmas have roots in pagan traditions. Here are 5 traditions that have shaped the way that we will celebrate the festive season in 2014 . . . Christmas cards – The shops will be bursting with Christmas cards from late autumn! They became popular in Victorian England when the first-ever Christmas card was created by Sir Henry Cole, a leading cultural figure in Victorian England who later became director of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Christmas carol service – in the lead-up to, and on, Christmas Day churches and cathedrals hold special services, where you can sing traditional Christmas hymns, or carols. Caroling can be traced back to medieval England when minstrels of medieval England would travel from castle to castle, singing for their supper. Christmas crackers – Ever since 1847 Brits have been pulling Christmas crackers before their Christmas meal. Invented by confectioner Tom Smith as a way to enhance sales of his bonbons during the short, but lucrative, Christmas period, crackers once contained love messages, mottoes and trinkets; in today’s crackers you’ll find a novelty hat, gift and joke. Boxing Day – The 26th of December is a public holiday in Britain. Known as Boxing Day – it was traditionally the day to give tradesmen tips (or ‘boxes’) – many big stores now kick start their January sales on this day. Pantomime – Based (albeit loosely!) on traditional story-lines and fairy tales, children and adults alike enjoy the colourful spectacle of song, dance, slapstick and audience participation. Uniquely British, it’s fun, it’s frivolous and it’s definitely festive.
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Bibbles are functional, attractive and great for teething babies and dribbly toddlers. Designed and lovingly manufactured in Nottingham, UK. Bibbles are made with a quality soft cotton top fabric to absorb wetness and a soft fleece under layer to act as a barrier, preventing clothing and baby’s chin from becoming wet and uncomfortable. Adjustable nickel free press-studs means it’s a comfy fit and being machine washable, your Bibble will last for years! Bibbles come in a continually changing range of colours and designs to suit every taste and will enhance any outfit, ideal for the modern mum and baby of today.
10% Off your 1st order with code FAMILY
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ ShetlandTeddyBearCo
funky little bugs Funky Handmade Nappy Bags, Toddler Bags, Baby Accessories, Jeans Bags and Tote Bags in cool designs including Marvel Comic, Mr Men, Polka Dots & many more! For an extra special, personalised Christmas gift we can customise your order.
www.bandana-bibs.co.uk
Luxurious hand knitted cashmere baby wear Everything you need to keep your little one warm, cosy and comfy. All of our knitwear can be knitted to order Member of Craft Scotland and UK Handknitting
www.incywincycashmere.co.uk
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Fuel the children’s imaginations and go colour-in crazy creating a unique festive display, to bring cheer to those gloomy winter days in the lead-up to Christmas with Eggnogg’s Colour-in 3D Christmas Tree (RRP £15.99).
Fun, colourful, limited edition clothing for the coolest kids in town. Each quirky garment is lovingly handmade in the UK. Check out our awesome new Autumn collection
www.down-with-the-kids.com
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Handmade with Love Few gifts are more appreciated than those that have been made by hand. A handcrafted gift invokes an image of a dedicated craftsperson lovingly creating a special gift just for you.
When you give a handmade gift to a loved one, they know that your intention was to make it both personal and unique; that you chose something especially for them. Besides it is so much more fun shopping for unusual, quirky items that can’t be found on the highstreet. There is always someone on your Christmas list, who proves hard to buy for and if you are having trouble finding just the right present, a handmade gift may be just the solution that you are looking for. Many handmade gifts are unique are one-off’s which solves embarrassment of giving an identical gift as someone else and quite often you can have a product made to order or personalised to your own specification.
You will find a plethora of wonderful gifts that have been created by hand from boutiques, galleries and craft studios all around the globe if you look online. You will be spoilt for choice by the number of handcrafted gift inspirations that are available but as handmade gifts are very rarely mass-produced so make sure that you order in plenty of time for your order to arrive for Christmas.
Christmas Craft Fairs and Markets When you are searching for an extraordinary gift it is worth taking the time to look around Christmas craft fairs or markets – here are a few that you might like to check out:
Blenheim Palace, 20-23 November Enjoy Christmas shopping in style in a majestic setting, as Blenheim Palace hosts over 150 British designer-makers at Living Crafts for Christmas. This highlight of the festive season showcases a huge choice of the very best British contemporary craft from across the UK, giving you the opportunity to meet the makers and buy direct from them. The Great Court is transformed into a winter wonderland with twinkling Christmas trees, roasting chestnuts, mulled wine and steaming hot chocolate as the sounds of festive street theatre and a duo singing Christmas favourites fill the air. For further information visit www.livingcrafts.co.uk
The Festive Gift Fair, NEC Birmingham 20-23 November The fabulous Festive Gift Fair, provides everything you need for the perfect Christmas, all under one roof. From the moment you walk into the Fair, you will be caught up in the excitement of the day, exploring over 325 stalls full of clever new gift ideas and decorations that don’t cost the earth. The variety is huge, with something for ALL the family – from babies to teenagers, from parents to grandparents! Visit www.festivegiftfair.co.uk for further information
Simply Christmas, ExCel, Londor 28-30 November The creatively inclined will be in their element at the brand new Simply Christmas show. Held alongside the established Hobbycrafts and Art Materials Live shows, Simply Christmas will be the perfect opportunity for crafty types to stock up on all they need to make beautiful festive cards and presents for family and friends this holiday season. For further information visit www.ichf.co.uk or Phone Ticket Hotline: 01425 277988
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The Perfect Teddy Bear Companion The Shetland Teddy Bear Company® is a small, award winning family business, making an adorable collection of traditional jointed heirloom teddy bears in the remote Shetland Islands. The charming little family of Teddy Bears are handmade from 100% Organic Shetland Wool, which is grown, spun, woven and knitted on the island. Each cuddly bear wears either a chunky hand knitted scarf, lace scarf or shawl. They are made entirely by hand and each bear comes with a certificate, hand signed by the artist. Uradale Bears are the new addition to the clan and are available in 6 Heritage colours made from natural plant dyes. Each bear’s heritage is fully traceable back to the actual field on which the wool was grown, Uradale Croft, in the Shetland Islands. To find the perfect teddy bear or a fabulous keepsake gift, visit: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ShetlandTeddyBearCo or follow www.facebook.com/shetlandteddybears on Facebook
Bags of funky gifts for Christmas As the Christmas countdown begins, it is likely that you are looking for just the right gifts for everyone on your list this year. Look no further – check out Funky Little Bugs, for bags of stylish gift ideas this Christmas. Mum’s all over the world love the unique, quirky range of bags and accessories handmade by Steph right here in the UK. Funky Little Bugs offers an eye catching collection of Nappy Bags, Toddler Bags, Jeans Bags, Tote Bags and baby accessories, featuring the popular Marvel Comic series, Mr Men, Polka Dots and many more original designs. New lines are regularly added but if you can’t find what you’re looking for, Steph welcomes orders for commissioned items – working with her customers to create a bag that will suit the users own style and need. To find the perfect gift, personalised Santa Sacks, Christmas Stockings and Gift Bags visit
www.funkylittlebugs.com
SewLomax embroidered baby Christmas products Emma Lomax has been taking the fashion and beauty world by storm for the last two years with her ethically produced collection of stylish wash bags and accessories. Summer 2014 saw Emma introduce her highly anticipated baby range and she will be launching her Christmas designs this October. The muslin and dribble bib sets come in packs of three include three cute embroidered designs – Robin, Snowman and Reindeer, made from 100% cotton. The ideal Christmas gift or just as a festive treat, they are great value for money with the Muslin set priced at £12.00 and the Dribble bib set for just £10.00 available at
www.sewlomax.com
Gorgeous Handmade Baby Gifts Christmas is a time for giving and if you are looking for a gift that will keep on giving long after Christmas Day, Coochy Coo Nappy Cakes® could be exactly what you are looking for. At Coochy Coo Nappy Cakes® you will find an adorable range of handcrafted nappy cakes filled with high quality baby clothing, bath time products and precious keepsake products for the special little person in your life. With more than 80 eyecatching designs, from mini nappy cake gifts, through to the larger three tier designs, baby clothes bouquets, cupcake gift sets, twin baby gifts, personalised gifts and a specially designed Christmas collection, you’re sure to find a gift with real WOW factor! Every nappy cake is handmade to order right here in the UK but if you can’t find exactly what you are looking for a bespoke gift can be created especially for you. To find the perfect baby gift this Christmas visit
www.coochycoonappycakes.co.uk
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FOR MUMMY & DADDY
Baby Biography: the Perfect The Ideal Gift for Mum-to-be Way to Capture Special Moments THE perfect does everything, goes anywhere MATERNITY LOUNGE OUTFIT or what we call the PREGNANCY NOBRAINER OUTFIT! Top of the list for any pregnant mummy is a go-to comfortable outfit that really works hard during and after pregnancy. This is the kind of perfect gift your girl friend would get you for your babyshower (because she knows how much you’ll use it!) ... and the kind of gift that would make you love your partner even more!! (because he totally gets how you feel!) Super quality cotton jersey viscose with great stretch AND great weight (meaning it’s an indoor or outdoor outfit) l Discreet criss-cross breastfeeding access l Cap Sleeves l Generous tummy drape for your changing shape l Perfect for yoga, relaxing, breastfeeding or the school run! l Mix and Match pants and top with other outfits l Dress up with accessories RRP £59.99 • Available in Black ONLY 4 Sizes ( S, M, L, XL) Available from:
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Here at Baby Biography we are parents ourselves and so we understand that time is of the essence and the simplest tasks can seem to take forever to do. Our brand new app has been specifically developed for all new and expectant parents allowing them to capture and record all of those special moments during pregnancy and up until your child’s second birthday. Wherever you are in the journey of being a parent it gives you somewhere to store and record feelings leading up to and after the birth, appointments, scan pictures, birth details, first milestones, photographs and so much more!
Why not download it today, and see for yourself! If you love the Baby Biography App, you are sure to want your very own copy of the Baby Biography Book! Unlike other baby record books, it allows you to choose the content that you want to record. If there’s something you want to include that doesn’t come as standard – it’s no problem, we will simply add it!
WIN! ++ WIN! ++ WIN! We’ve teamed up with My Baby to give a lucky reader the chance to win a large Baby Biography book plus a runner up prize of a small Baby Biography book. To enter email your name, address and daytime telephone number to info@babybiography.co.uk (closing date for entries is midnight on 31st January 2015).
Baby Biography helps you achieve a baby book that’s unique for your child, but at the same time is quick and easy to create. No more hunting around for photographs stored everywhere to print and place in books, or searching for a pen and paper to make a note of that special moment. If that’s not enough, within the app you can even keep friends and family updated with a click of a button. Whatever your parental background or circumstances our app is suitable for you, as well as giving the flexibility to tailor a book to show the moments that mean the most to you and your baby.
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NEXT ISSUE . . . Pick up the next issue of My Baby in January or visit www.mybabymagazine.co.uk to view online completely free of charge! For kids’ fashion, informative articles, fun competitions, reader discounts and so much more! To advertise your business in our next issue, email karen@myfamilymagazine.co.uk or call 0116 2100911. Deadline for bookings and artwork is 4.00pm on Friday 12th December. Follow us on Twitter @MyBabyMagUK
Download our app and start recording those special moments to create a personalised printed book which can be kept for years to come. At Baby Biography we try to make those first few years a little easier by helping you create the perfect baby book, and so the precious time you do have can be spent enjoying your new family
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HOME SWEET HOME
Create a space for kids to grow with Petit Home Introducing Petit Home, the online boutique full of quirky and unusual gift inspirations and contemporary kid’s bedroom decor and baby bedroom decorations that defy the predictability of the highstreet!
Stylish Rooms for Little Ones from Nubie Create a nursery space that’s safe, comfortable and equally as stylish with the delightful collection of furniture and baby accessories from online children’s boutique, Nubie.co.uk.
Introducing Russell – the Dog you’ve been dreaming of SweetDreamers, the brand behind the infamous Ewan the Dream Sheep, is thrilled to unveil its newest member.
Sourced from around the world, the cool and contemporary range features an array of modern essentials from nursing chairs and changing tables to cots and design-savvy homewares to suit any mother’s style. Choose key furniture pieces from designled brand Oeuf of New York that include a chic mix of minimalist changing table and dresser combos as well as sleekScandinavian style cribs, skilfully crafted using sustainable wood and non-toxic finishes.
Cute, cuddly and comforting, Russell will take over from Ewan when the little ones reach 18 months, and support sleep time struggles for as long as they need. Russell helps toddlers sleep with his softly changing warm glow, which gently lights up the room with a calming 'colour therapy' display. One thing is for certain, Russell is set to prove dogs really are man’s best friend as he offers companionship with his enchanting green and blue ‘light show’ to lull them to sleep in no time.
Owner Aurore Vincens, searches for timeless accessories and gorgeous products that make her smile – items that she would choose to brighten up her own child’s space. Upon sourcing an exciting collection of products lovingly handpicked for her little one, she shares her finds with others looking for special items for their own children. At Petit Home you will find an assortment of decorative items that makes a child's space a unique and beautiful place to dream, grow, work & play, including gifts and accessories that are exclusively sold at Petit Home. With refined selection of bed linen for children, baby quilts, adorable kid's cushions, quirky lamps by Heico, poetic mobiles, lovely music boxes and jewellery boxes by Trousselier, and many other delightful accessories that make the child's space fun and special, you are sure to find the perfect gift at Petit Home. For chic and enchanting items to decorate and personalise children’s rooms visit
www.petithome.co.uk
Introducing Russell, the dream sheepdog, who is taking the baton from Ewan, as he em’barks’ on a mission to be the ultimate bedtime companion for toddlers.
Sleek yet practical, the inspiring furniture range is beautifully complemented by a gorgeous selection of baby accessories and uber-cool bedding designs that range from bold robot prints to geometrics in muted pastel hues.
www.nubie.co.uk
What’s even better is Russell has a voice recorder, so parents, or even grandparents, friends or aunties, can record themselves talking, singing or reading a favourite bedtime story to enjoy for as long as little one needs. The voice recording function can also provide a way to alleviate separation anxiety. If a little one is staying away for a weekend, they can still listen to mum and dad’s voice before bedtime, which is sure to help them settle. For ages 18 months + RRP: £34.99 Stockists: www.sweetdreamers.co.uk, Boots, John Lewis
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HOME SWEET HOME
How to choose the right cot mattress Choosing a cot mattress for your newborn can be a difficult decision as there are so many factors you need to consider: safety, firmness, foam or springs and anti-allergy fillings as well as size, depth and hygiene. As your little one will spend most of its time asleep for the first two years of its life, it’s important to take time to research the various options available and choose a mattress that will help your baby sleep as soundly as possible. TOP TIPS: l Choose a mattress that feels firm rather than soft. Your baby needs support while he is sleeping. It should be no thinner than 10cm. l Check it conforms to safety standards mattresses should carry the BSI number BS 1877-10:1997 l Ensure the mattress doesn’t sag l Why springs? Springs provide an inner core in the mattress to support your baby. They tend to be longer lasting and spaces within
the mattress allow for increased airflow to help regulate baby’s body temperature. Safe Nights cot mattresses are designed to ensure your little one gets a safe and comfortable night's sleep while they grow. There are two options to choose from: a Foamfree cot mattress and a Mini Spring cot mattress, which both feature an innovative hitech 3D mesh structure, allowing a free flow of air so babies can breathe freely through the material for a safer night's sleep.
Both mattresses provide a naturally hypoallergenic environment that prevents dust mites, allergies and skin irritations, a breathable cover and fillings which prevent overheating as well as a removable, washable cover making each mattress easy to clean. For more information on Silentnight’s Safe Nights range of cot mattresses, on the full range of beds and for sleep tips, visit www.silentnight.co.uk.
Room Seven Autumn/Winter 2014 Bedding Collection Room Seven is a whole world of baby and children's clothing, bedding, bags and accessories made by designer Brecht Olsthoorn. Brecht's mum wasn't your ordinary do-it-yourself parent, she was the founder and creative force behind the Dutch Children's Brand, Oilily and in 1994, Brecht realized her talents and created her own whimsical path to Room Seven. As well as her gorgeous Room Seven clothing collections, Brecht designs two exclusive, eagerly awaited Room Seven bedding collections each year and a whole range of lifestyle accessories for mums, babies and children including bags, bibs, sleeping bags and soft toys. Brecht's designs are now loved by families in almost 30 countries around the world. Prices from £15-£80
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A one-stop shop for all things modern for little ones, Nubie holds a passion for providing parents with an eclectic collection of high quality products that perfectly complement today’s up-to-date interior style. Brimming with a treasure trove of super chic designs from leading children’s designers, styles range from cribs and cots, toddler beds, to décor accessories and outdoor buys.
Enter Voucher code MYFAMILY at checkout for 10% off your first order.
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AWAY WITH THE TOTS
Winter’s Too Good to Waste! The clocks may have gone back and the shortest day is fast approaching, but that doesn’t have to signal a time of hibernation for us humans! Winter can be one of the nicest times of the year to get out and about – less crowded and clear blue skies (sometimes!). Fewer tourists makes this a great time for families with small children to get out and about in the UK. Whether taking an invigorating walk along the coast, meandering through the countryside or visiting a Christmas Market, an ice rink or going to a Panto; we really are spoilt for choice. All we need is to work out is how to fit so much into the time we have available to make sure that we don’t waste what the winter has to offer. Simply going for a walk in your neighbourhood can be uplifting in winter and can brighten your mood. Even when the sun’s not shining it’s great to be outdoors, feeling the elements against your skin. Tourist information centres, libraries, notice boards and the internet can all offer suggestions for activities for you and the family - we’d also like to offer some inspiration . . .
bring encounters with unicorns, fairies, the Ice Queen, Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table – visit www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com.
Fans of Winnie the Pooh can visit story locations, such as Poohsticks Bridge and The Heffalump Trap, in the gorgeous countryside of Hartfield, East Sussex. Start your visit at Pooh Corner, a shop that houses the world's largest selection of ‘Pooh-phernalia’ as well as paying a visit to ‘Piglit’s tearoom’. The website Pooh Country equips fans of the honey-loving bear with a map and all the necessary tips for winning at Poohsticks and following the train of your favourite stories. You can go to 100 Acre Wood – in reality called Five Hundred Acre Wood, Ashdown Forest and even to the place featured in Where the North Pole Was – visit www.pooh-country.co.uk
This ‘Old England’ themed event at Nottingham Winter Wonderland (19 November – 24 December) features a stunning ice rink, Christmas market trader cabins, two themed winter bars, a bandstand, rides, timber decked walkways, nativity scene, 100's of real xmas trees, snow dressing and much more. Penguin (not real ones, sadly) officials will be on hand at the rink in Old Market Square, to help anyone learning skating for the first time – visit www.nottinghamwinterwonderland.co.uk
As well as being home to the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and a World Heritage Site – Blenheim Palace is also hugely fun at Christmas. Families are invited to take up the ‘Twelve days of Christmas' trail (8 November – 14 December), through the Pleasure Gardens to find clues and compete to win a Christmas hamper. – visit www.blenheimpalace.com/whatson/events Not only is Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, London, (21 November – 4 January) home to the UK’s largest open-air ice rink, but there’s also the Magical Ice Kingdom, where ice walks
So, don’t stay indoors waiting for spring – wrap up warm, grab a brolly and venture outdoors to see all that this fabulous season has to offer – winter’s just too good to waste!
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AWAY WITH THE TOTS
A Cottage Break in England’s smallest county Quietly nestling in England’s smallest county is St Monica's Cottage, a place to unwind and enjoy a taste of traditional England. Set in the quaint and picturesque conservation village of Egleton in Rutland, the beautifully renovated cottage overlooks scenic farmland to the rear, beyond which is the well-known Rutland Water. St Monica’s is a single storey thatched cottage, furnished to a very high standard with leather sofas, a fitted kitchen and central wood burning stove, providing luxury self-catering accommodation for up to six people.
There are two bedrooms – one large double bedroom with king size bed and en-suite bathroom with roll top cast iron bath and large shower, plus a twin bedroom with adjacent shower room. The enclosed gardens are furnished with a table and seating, providing a peaceful place to enjoy views over open countryside and a safe environment for children to play.
A Child Friendly Holiday
in Cornwall A warm welcome awaits you at Fox Valley Cottages, located in the beautiful countryside of south east Cornwall. The sweet little cluster of 11 self-catering cottages and apartments offers the perfect base for families to explore this wonderful part of the world. The properties on the complex cater for 2 – 6 guests and are comfortably furnished and well equipped. Out in the garden there is a terrace furnished with sun loungers, plenty of garden furniture and a barbeque for those evenings when you fancy cooking alfresco. If you fancy a splash about with the kids, pop on down to the pool room to take a swim or simply enjoy relaxing in the Sauna and Spa. In the Games room you will find a Pool Table, Table Tennis and Table Football plus an area to keep younger children entertained.
Easily accessible by car or train this dreamy little cottage provides perfect location for those wanting to explore an array of unspoilt villages, attractive market towns and the beautiful countryside of Rutland and beyond.
Kids can let off steam at the outdoor play area where they are free to run around, kick a ball or play cricket – there is a trampoline and a Jungle Jim with swings and a slide. Little ones will love Fox Valley’s furry residents, Dec the guinea pig and Tufty & Chestnut the rabbits, plus a number of chicken and ducks, who are looking forward to meeting them too!
For more information visit www.holidaylettings.co.uk/95665 or telephone: +44 (0) 7771 610668 or +44 (0) 1572 722749
For further information visit www.foxvalleycottages.co.uk email foxvalleycottages@btconnect.com or telephone: 01726 870115
Things to see and do . . .
Things to see and do . . .
There is so much to see and do right on your door step in the unique little county of Rutland. If you enjoy sailing, windsurfing, fishing, walking and cycling Rutland Water is the place to be.
You are never far away from the water in South East Cornwall, there are boat trips to suit everybody, from a ferry ride cross the Looe River to cruises up the River Tamar and many of the coastal villages offer fishing trips. 20 minutes away, nearby Stamford is well worth a visit with a traditional of Friday Street market, a wealth of boutiques and cafes all surrounded by Georgian splendor. Or, pay a visit to Burghley House – events include Spooky Tours, The Burghley Pumpkin Trail, Santa Fun Run and Christmas Carol Concert for Families.
Cornwall’s Gardens are known around the world for the diverse collections of plants. The Eden Project may be the most well known, but places like Heligan, Trevarno, Trebah and Mt Edgcumbe should not be missed, especially in the spring when rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas burst into flower.
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mybaby loves . . . MyyFeed
Funky Little Bugs
Babycademy
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“Brilliant for the on the go mum – Just press, shake and feed . . . simple.”
“Quirky, adorable, loved the design and style – simply gorgeous”
First Impressions
Was extremely excited to receive this product to test and it did not disappoint, it was so cute – it was love at first sight.
Smaller than expected which is a major plus as mums have enough to carry, nice design and colour.
Road Testing
First Impressions
Included changing bag, mat, dribble cloth and wipes pouch plus some bibs.
Absolutely fantastic product for when out and about. Really simple to use just fill your usual bottle with the required amount of water, add the powder formula (up to 9 scoops) to the container and screw to the top of the bottle put the teat and lid in the top part then once need push the activation button, shake well and place teat and lid – and you’re ready to feed.
Is it worth the price? At £19.99 I would definitely recommend this to parents as an on the go baby essential.
Recommended by My Baby? Absolutely!
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At first this looks a lot to take in, however the benefits far out way that. Great for working together to develop key skill areas.
Road Testing
With 10 unique lesson plans which include a gorgeous little illustrated book, music CD, wooden maraca, sensory scarf, and Wilson the tree frog puppet it has plenty of variety to keep baby entertained.
What we most liked Road Testing Light, practical and really looks the part – which another mum commented whilst walking in the park. Main pocket, in which I stored spare nappies, cream etc, contains matching mat and wipes pouch. 2 Side Pockets are perfect for bottles, and a pocket on the back is ideal for mums’ bits and pieces.
What we most liked The custom design, the size and the lovely matching accessories. The bibs were fantastic as the fastenings were adjustable – so perfect for ensuring the clothes stayed clean when out and about. The bibs are a great size too.
Is it worth the price? Handmade and custom design completely unique – I’d say worth every penny. Would make a wonderful present for expectant parents and even one for the grandparents’ house – a steal at around £35 for the full set.
Recommended by My Baby? Most Definitely!
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First Impressions
We love this – just one-on-one time with lots of fun and laughter. This products works on key development skills, language, Intelligence, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory and social.
What we most liked The compact design allows you to carry both formula and hot water together but not to mix until needed. With a one push button activator you can make the bottle up with baby the other arm.
“Music Time . . . great for one on one time, just you two – Learn, laugh and play”
It does exactly what it says on the box and it is just lovely to have one on one quality time.
Is it worth the price? At £49.99 yes you get a lot within the box and a structured approach which has been very carefully planned and put together.
Recommended by My Baby? Yes!
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MY BABY ONLINE
Photo Sharing Across Generations In our digital world, we share more and more content online. However for many family members, online photo and video sharing can still feel like a relatively new and slightly daunting concept. So if you want to share your recent snaps, it’s all about knowing your audience. We’ve matched some imaginary family members with the online (or offline) method of sharing memories that can put a smile on the face of even your least-techy relatives.
Grandma Sue – Florida Self-taught computer junkie who helps other grandparents check their email. Sue’s the one teaching the other grannies where the ‘On’ button is. She’d love to see your photos on a dedicated photography service like Flickr. She can access the photo stream from her computer and the high quality, full screen images help her enjoy every moment. Flickr is also a great way to store your photos online, giving you tons of organisational tools. Grandma Sue might also like using Dropbox, where you can save and share your individual photo albums, which Grandma will be able to see on her desktop. Both services charge a small fee after you exceed the free data limit, but offer a great way to back up your photos, share content with family far away and acknowledge Gran as the IT guru she is.
Aunt Clare – Glasgow Absolute technophobe, runs screaming from the room at the slightest hint of technology and never wants to see or touch an iPhone … ever.
If all you want is to share photos, then there’s no need to force a technophobe to get online. There are numerous services that allow you to order prints of your digital photos that can be posted to your Aunt simply, easily, and for a great price. It’s lovely to have a tangible copy of the photos you love so while you’re ordering copies to be sent to family members, you might order a few for yourself! Check out services like Postagram, 23snaps, Shutterfly and Snapfish all of which allow you to order prints for yourself or your family.
Cousin Tim – Sussex Has an account on just about every social media site there is. He’s so connected he knows what’s going on with you before you do. When a family member is this connected, you can pretty much share your photos anywhere and they will find them. While you can always use Facebook or Instagram to share your photos, you may want to explore some of the other networks Tim is using for his photos to see if you like them better – like Pinterest, Tumblr, or even MyHeritage, that genealogy site he tried to get everyone to sign up for a few years ago.
Article written by:
Meaghan Fitzgerald Head of Operations at 23snaps
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Sister Sarah – Thailand While she’s backpacking around on her gap year she’s at the mercy of free wifi availability. When you post photos to Google+, they are automatically curated to pull the best quality photos and put them front and centre. You then have the option of sharing these photos with individuals, a “circle” of friends and/or family, or with the public. This would be a fantastic way to share photos with your sister, who may have limited time to check your updates but still doesn’t want to miss out. When she does have the opportunity to log in, your best photos will be highlighted.
Dad Bill – London Self-taught tech user, fairly confident but still a bit uncomfortable thinking about all of the strangers on the internet. Dad loves seeing your photos, especially of the new baby. But he doesn’t love the idea that strangers on the internet can see the photos too. Get Dad, and the rest of the family on 23snaps. This private social network for families makes it easy to privately save and share photos, videos and updates of your little ones and is designed to connect with every person in the family. Dad can view the updates from the free 23snaps app, Grandma sees them online, Sarah gets the photos via email and Clare of course waits for the photo prints to show up in her mailbox. Whether you’re glued to your iPhone or computer, or you’re happier leafing through a photo album, there are numerous ways to share photos with every generation, it’s just a case of finding the right ones for everyone involved.
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