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London Mums’ ultimate Christmas Gifting Guide in times of cost cutting 

London Mums have put together the ultimate Christmas Gifting guide based on a combination of practicality, usefulness, fun and cost-effectiveness. Christmas is a magical time for little ones, yet an overwhelming amount of parents admit to feeling the pressure to deliver gifts their children will be pleased with this year. No matter how expensive a present is, it is always precious. Italians say…
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Real adventures start in the garden

Fuelled by the young imaginations of children, Plum® Climbing Frames allow children to explore active and fun-filled play. Choose from tiny towers for toddlers, fun-filled play centres for acrobats, or hideouts for the aspiring adventurers among us. All Plum® climbing frames allow children to overcome physical challenges as they develop into budding explorers of the outdoors. Powered by…
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London Mums Christmas Gift Guide 2021

The long awaited Christmas Gift Guide 2021 compiled by London Mums is finally here. I hope you agree with our choice of presents. Not mainstream, but definitely our favourite ones. KidiZoom Studio (5 – 12 years) RRP: £62.99| Available from:The Entertainer,Argos Possibly the best kids’ gift of all this Christmas. Children can be the star of their very own…
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What's the fuss about Lego?

I hate openly promoting brands but my 16 year old son has always been crazy about Lego. Between the age of 3 and 12 he was fanatic about his construction sets and at every opportunity he was playing with his Lego blocks. He made cars, rocket ships, boats, houses for the Moshi Monsters and even his own inventions and machinery. There is nothing he would not make actually. In the last few years we…
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Ken Fashionista Doll with Wheelchair and the rise of disability dolls 

In the last decade I have observed the rise of diverse toys reflecting the variety of humanity versus perfect humanity. The recent launch of Ken Fashionista Doll with Wheelchair by Mattel has prompted me to reflect about children’s imagination games using disability dolls. It’s a great sign of changing times that the glamorous world of Barbie is now welcoming for children with…
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Back to school: New comfy face masks for school children

35As thousands of children across the UK have just returned to school, and with mask wearing recommended in secondary schools and higher education, how to keep youngsters safe from the risks of COVID-19 is at the forefront of parent’s minds. London Mums have tested new face masks and shared their feedback on the various masks in this blog. The latest face masks that my son has tested during…
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Breakfast delivered to my bed on Mother's Day

On 14th March we celebrate Mother’s Day and more than before we, mothers, have demonstrated to be the backbone of our society and our households having taken on up to 21 jobs every day to keep the family strong throughout the pandemic. We deserve to be treated so asking to get a full breakfast in bed this Sunday is not too much – after sleeping in for longer than during a weekday, of…
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Gifts to brighten Mother's Day in lockdown

Finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift is no easy feat. It’s only natural to want to give a mother everything she’s ever wanted but the tricky part is narrowing down the options to just one ideal gift. Personally this Mother’s Day should be all about self care as mums have taken many different roles a day for the familyduring lockdown – adding a huge 27 hours’ worth of work…
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Six essential items any mother should invest in

Raising children is not for the fainthearted.From the moment you feel your baby move, to the school run, your life is beautifully altered forever. Match that with sleepless nights, dealing with various fluids and rediscovering yourself; some essential items can make Mum life more manageable. Society has a lot to answer for! Motherhood is stressful enough without the added expectations that…
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Shopping in pandemic times

Shopping during lockdown has been quite challenging. Since day one, without a car I thought I could rely on online shopping only to find out that my strategy of no bulk shopping prior to self-isolation had been penalising for me. I have never been able to get a delivery because I don’t fall under a category of people who need assistance. However, I have finally found a great service that…
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