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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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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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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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THE NIGHT TIME WORRIES OF MUMS: REVEALED - MORE THAN HALF CAN’T SLEEP BECAUSE OF CAREER FEARS

The work worries of 1,554 mothers are today being made public by Women Like Us, the award-winning recruitment agency that helps mothers to find part-time jobs they can fit with family and provides them with career coaching to help with CVs, interviews and the hunt for jobs in today’s market. Women Like Us conducted research amongst its members in November 2011, which reveals that 56 per cent…
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Mumpreneur's testimonial: Nicole turns her passion for fashion in to a cutting edge business! Half-Pint Chic founder makes designer children’s clothes affordable

Mumpreneur turns her passion for fashion in to a cutting edge business! Half-Pint Chic founder makes designer children’s clothes affordable. Mum to twins Nicole Frost set up Half-Pint Chic after the birth of her daughters, Isabella and Sophie. Previously employed in a demanding advertising role, Nicole relished her busy lifestyle but when the girls came along in 2009 she needed a…
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Affordable kids' fashion: Keeping your kids cosy in the cold

Kids fashion expert Nicole Frost shares her top tips on affordable ways to wrap up warm this winter. Half-Pint Chic Founder Nicole Frost knows only too well how contending with the British weather and growing children can mean clothes need to be adaptable and interchangeable. Nicole set up members-only website Half-Pint Chic when she struggled to find good quality clothes for her twin girls.
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70% off designer kids' clothes

With Christmas around the corner, Half-Pint Chic is the perfect solution for those looking for gorgeous clothes for their little ones but without breaking the bank. They run weekly sales offering up to 70% off from fabulous designers such as Caramel Baby & Child, Baby Graziella, Simonetta and Their Nibs. It is free to join and is the perfect place to pick up some stylish bargains. This…
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