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Canal Toys Style 4 Ever Fashion Designer Studio (in: Games & toys)
Feb 20, 2023

Canal Toys Style 4 Ever Fashion Designer Studio was an immediate hit for Christine Mayle's granddaughter.

SIDS - Reducing the Risks (in: Early years)
Feb 17, 2023

SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is a major worry for new parents, naturally. With this in mind (and following a lot of misinformation on social channels such as TikTok) Jilly Blankenship, a Baby Sleep Consultant at Baby Sleep Made Simple, Neonatal Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Mom of two offers some expert advice around the topic.

Free Breakfast for Kids at Asda this Half Term (in: News)
Feb 11, 2023

Asda has today announced an exclusive partnership with Quaker Oats to offer children a free warm breakfast across the February half term holidays. The new free offer means that families are now able to access both a free children’s breakfast and a main meal for just £1 in all Asda cafes in a bid to continue to help customers manage the cost-of-living crisis.

 

Back to Basics: The Nutrients You Need, Served on a Plate (in: Healthy parents)
Feb 9, 2023

The HSIS report: Back to Basics: The Nutrients You Need, Served on a Plate co-authored by HSIS dietician Dr Carrie Ruxton and GP Dr Nisa Aslam looks at the challenges of meeting recommended nutritional intakes through diet alone and looks at ways to improve our nutrition.

Etta Loves Latest Baby Products (in: Products & equipment)
Feb 8, 2023

The latest from Etta Loves includes their Sky Print Muslin 3 Pack and Sensory Hanging Squares. Perfect presents for a new arrival and watch their sensory video aimed at babies as well.

Plants to Beat Mould in Your Home (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
Feb 1, 2023

Mould is one of the most common indoor pollutants and can have a serious impact on health if it’s not kept in check. It can grow all year round and thrives in parts of the home where there’s moisture or humidity like the bathroom, kitchen and chilly corners of rooms. Houseplants are a good way to help alleviate the problem naturally and bring moisture levels down in the air. GardeningExpress recommends some plants to try.

 

 

Competition to Win Tickets to The Baby Show (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Jan 27, 2023

We have teamed up with The Baby Show with Lidl GB to offer our readers the chance to win three pairs of tickets to the UK’s largest and best-loved pregnancy and parenting event at ExCeL London from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 March 2023, giving new and expectant parents the opportunity to shop for everything they could ever need for their new arrival.

I Love You Because I Love You by Mu'o'n Thi Van (in: Books: children & YA)
Jan 19, 2023

Illustrated by Jessica Love and written by Mu'o'n Thi Van, I Love You Because I Love You is a perfect love story writes Anne Coates.

Competition to Win Tickets to the London Classic Car Show (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Jan 13, 2023

We are delighted to team up with our friends at the London Classic Car Show to offer readers the chance to win two adult and two child tickets in our first competition of the year.

BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Harmony (in: Products & equipment)
Jan 10, 2023

What do you look for in a baby carrier? second time mum, Olivia, finds the BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Harmony fits the bill.

Build Your Own Kaleidoscope (in: Games & toys)
Jan 9, 2023

“Watch vibrant colours and patterns change before your eyes with Build Your Own’s new eco-friendly, STEM-inspired Kaleidoscope!” Is the description from BYO and as Lee Cooper-Muir says, "I loved playing with kaleidoscopes when I was younger so why not make our own?"

 

Treating Exercise Aches and Pains (in: Healthy parents)
Dec 30, 2022

Three quarters of those surveyed for the first Mentholatum Deep Heat and Deep Freeze Wellness Tracker, recognise they should exercise more, and at this time of year many are adding exercise to their New Year resolutions or to-do lists. But we also need to be aware of muscle and joint aches and pains that may develop. This is where thermotherapy products come into their own, writes Anne Coates.