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How to keep little travellers entertained while mummies relax

I always wondered what to do while travelling, when my son outgrew his beloved Trunki…. Until I found a new product that is perfect for school children who need to be kept busy during car trips, flights and on trains as well as learn to carry their own stuff. The award-winning, best-selling TrayKit® makes parents’ lives easier. It provides children with their own bag to pack that straps…
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Second Time Mum in London and Over 40 - the Essential Survival Guide

Being an over 40 mum isn’t the oddity that it used to be; there’s three times as many of us as there were 20 years ago and believe me, London is full of yummy mummies. It can be tough at times, but being older and wiser when you have your second child often has its perks; we’ve got years of experience on those poor first time mums, and native Londoners find it easier to brave the hustle and…
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Win 1 overnight stay (for a family of 4) at an airport hotel and 8 days airport parking worth £200 offered by Holidayextras.com

HolidayExtras.com, the UK’s leading supplier of holiday add-ons, including airport car parking, airport hotels, airport lounges and holiday insurance, is offering a fantastic prize of an overnight stay at an airport hotel along with eight days’ airport parking for a lucky family of four. This travel package is worth over £200* and a great way to get your family holiday off to a hassle-free…
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Absolutely brilliant! LEGO builds 12 metre Christmas Tree at St Pancras International

My son Diego, who is a big Lego fan, absolutely loves this tree! It must be the most original xmas tree ever! Visitors to St Pancras International in London are sure to stop in their tracks when they see the station’s epic Christmas Tree design for 2011. Revealed at the station today (Thursday 24 November), St Pancras International can guarantee there is no other Christmas tree like this one…
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Do you know what the most dangeous room in the home is?

Did you know that more accidents happen at home than anywhere else? In fact, The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) states that more children die annually because of accidents than illnesses such as meningitis. It’s a shocking statistic but what is the most dangerous room and what steps can you take to avoid mishaps happening there? In a recent survey conducted by Lindam, the UK’s number…
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Meet Santa on an unforgettable sleigh ride down the Thames

Speedy Christmas presents for daring Dads or outings for courageous children. Meet Santa in style this year, when you book on the ‘Jingle Bell Blast’ experience with London RIB Voyages, the original Thames speedboat experience. No waiting in line to see him, only to be rushed in and rushed out – whizz down the river to him instead. This is a once in a life time experience for children to…
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iF Poems: The first ever poetry App for children in aid of Save The Children

Read by Helena Bonham Carter and Bill Nighy and illustrated by Natasha Law. Designed and conceived by former actress and mother of three Allie Esiri and writer and mother of five Rachel Kelly, the iF Poems App aims to introduce poetry to school-age children in a creative, fun way. Inspired by their own children’s love of reading (but also their incessant desire to play on the iPad) this…
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NOD POD – the baby blanket with legs

The softest baby blanket London Mums have ever come across with a twist. The blanket does have legs and a hood too so baby is always wrapped properly. How wonderful! One of our favourite gifts for baby and mum. The Nod Pod’s simple and versatile design keeps your little one warm and cosy whether they are in a baby carrier, car seat or a pushchair, easily accommodating straps or zips without…
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Quality and durable kids' essentials chosen by mum

Kiddyriffic, one of London Mums favourite brands, sells unique toys, furniture and accessories of the finest quality to provide for the needs of your child. Here at Kiddyriffic, we seek to combine fun with practicality. Founded by a mumpreneur, we know how hard it is to come by good quality, durable children’s essentials and seek to provide just this! Whilst we stock traditional toys and…
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NEW MAGAZINE OPENS UP THE UNDERWATER WORLD TO KIDS

A fun new magazine aimed at children aged 5 to 15 has just launched with the support of a host of celebrities. Covering marine life, conservation, nature and more, SEA URCHINS magazine is sure to be a new title kids will love. Underneath I’ve included details about the publication and its creator, Samantha Hewitt. Plus, news about the launch and the support Sam received from her sister, Stacey…
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