Mummy and Me Magazine - May 2015

NUTRITIONAL ADVICE AND RECIPES

MAY 2015 ISSUE

084488844110844888441185 Hanover Street L1 3DZ85 Hanover Street L1 3DZ

WWW.EPSTEINLIVERPOOL.CO.UKWWW.EPSTEINLIVERPOOL.CO.UK@EpsteinTheatre facebook.com/EpsteinTheatre@EpsteinTheatre facebook.com/EpsteinTheatre

WEST END SHOW!

UNTIL mAY 31ST!aLL TICKETS £11

TUE 9TH - SUN 4TH JUNE WED 28TH OCTOBER

THU 29TH OCTOBER THU10TH DEC - SUN 3RD JAN

Magazine Founder & DirectorMichelle Thompson

Researchers/CritiquesEden, Bethany & Faye Thompson

Creative Learning ConsultantAlan Bennett

Educational ResearcherDanielle Furber

Special Needs ConsultantAnita Harris

Creative DesignerNeil Bennett

Assistant EditorSue Bennett

Photographer & StylistElanza Butters

Artist/IllustratorIlan Sheady

CONTENTSMAY 2015 ISSUE

Letter from the Editor

Hello lovely readers!I’m really excited to be bringing you this third birthday issue. As birthdays are normally a time to be pampered, this month we bring you advice on health, beauty and fashion. We have also featured helpful articles on your baby’s

early development. From skin-to-skin post birth, through to your baby’s delicate skin and common skin conditions.

As we head into the Summer, we have featured advice on holidaying with your little ones. We are also really excited about Geronimo at the end of the month and hope that you will join us there at Tatton Park, Cheshire - between the 23rd and 25th of May for some fantastic family fun. There will be a circus, Punch & Judy show, Baby Ballet, Tumble Tots, a petting farm, Cbeebies favourites including Mr Bloom and Katy Ashworth, Inflatables, a giant sandpit, arts and crafts, storytelling, a BMX show, creepy crawlies, giant bubbles and so much more! Visit geronimofest.com for more information or to buy tickets.

Have a great month and I hope that you enjoy this issue. Michelle x

NUTRITIONAL ADVICE AND RECIPES

MAY 2015 ISSUE

PREGNANCY4-5 HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY

MUMMY AND ME MAGAZINE

6-7 SUMMER BEAUTY & FASHION

8 WOMB MAKEOVERA Healthy, Happy, Home for Baby

BIRTH & BEYOND9 SCARS OF PREGNANCY & LABOUR

10-11 BABY BONDING & BREASTFEEDING - Skin to Skin

12-14 UNDERSTANDING YOUR BABY’S DELICATE SKIN

15 BATHING BABY

18-25 ACTIVITY TIMETABLEYour comprehensive timetable of

North West Playgroups and Activities.

26 TRAVELLING WITH TOTSAdvice on holiday essentials from

Tots to Travel

27 HOLIDAYING IN THE UKTorridge House Farm Cottages, Devon

28-29 ANNABEL KARMELPerfect Picnic

30-31 BUSINESS & BABIESCeremony By Wojcik

32 BUSINESS & BABIESPimp my Stroller

33 GRACO EVO AVANTTried, Tested & Approved

34 A BIRTH STORYBy Father of Two, Andy Coyne

35 OUTDOOR LEARNING & FORAGING FOODS

EARLY YEARS

DADDY AND ME

[email protected]: 07790 729004

/mummyandmemagazine @mummyandmemag issuu.com/mummyandmemag

16-17 ASK THE EXPERT - Dental Health Expert,

Tripthi Donthamsetty on your Child’s Teeth Development

I am thrilled that Mummy and Me Magazine is celebrating its 3rd birthday. When I first came up with the idea to produce this

publication (back in November 2012), I wasn’t sure where to begin. I was on

maternity leave from a law firm at the time and my eldest daughter Eden was just 5 months old.

As a new Mum, I felt that there was a gap in the market for a publication catering for expectant parents and those with young children. There were great family magazines and national baby ones. But nothing that provided everything I had wanted and needed. So I set about producing one myself!

I’m really lucky to have a supportive family and to know some fantastic people who helped make Mummy and Me possible. After coming up with the idea, I researched my market. Having a baby, I was already involved in many baby related activities, so spent time speaking to these

companies about. I came up with the name and asked Ilan Sheady, an artist friend of mine, to produce a logo and mock cover. Having this really helped to have a ‘visual’ to show baby businesses when getting the ball rolling (since I didn’t actually have a physical magazine to show them at that point).

My brother had just completed a journalism degree so showed me the basics in designing a publication, I loved learning how to design the magazine as I’d really enjoyed a

semester of Graphic Design as part of my Universitydegree and I love being creative. I utilised everyone I knew for help! I made lots of contacts, I was a complete novice but wanted to make sure everything was carried out professionally.

One of the main factors for setting up my own business was my daughter Eden, she had become ‘my world’ from the moment I held her in my arms and I couldn’t bear the thought of leaving her to return to the 9 to 5. My husband and I had also decided that we would like to try for a second baby too. I submitted the letter to my employer with my request for Part Time hours and figured I could try to build up the magazine alongside my regular job until it took off.

A month later, I found out I was pregnant again. So after much deliberation, in April 2013 I nervously headed to my ‘return to work’ meeting with my employer armed with 3 things; a letter saying I wouldn’t be returning to work after maternity leave, the first issue of Mummy and Me Magazine, and a 12 week ultrasound scan image of my daughter, Bethany. It was a tough decision to make (particularly financially), but although it was daunting, the thought of a job I could fit around my children was idyllic.

The past 3 years have been a complete learning curve and have also been a rollercoaster ride. But in those 3 years, Mummy and Me has become a multi-award winning title covering the North West of England. Many readers don’t see the Mumpreneur behind the mag. But behind the scenes is a hard working Mummy (to THREE beautiful girls now). I’m often asked how I get

Editor Michelle

HAPPY 3Mummy and Me

Fabulous Family

Mummy and Me

Mummy and Me Magazine

4 | WWW.MUMMYANDMEMAGAZINE.CO.UK

everything done, sometimes I don’t quite know myself. But I couldn’t do it without the support of my family (particularly my husband Lee) and my fabulous friends.

I work around (and often with) my children. All under school age, I take them with me to meetings and industry shows (or as my three year old calls them “magazine Baby shows”). Many of nursery industry company owners know them well and spoil them with gifts which is lovely.

I think one of the nice things about being a working Mummy in the nursery/family industry is that there are lots of other work-from-home Mummies too, who understand if your child is a bit noisy in the background of a call or if a reply to an email is sent in the middle of the night whilst nursing your baby.

Things can get crazy having young children and producing a magazine. Particularly as I sell adverts, do design work, write articles, update the website, post on social media and even do some of the magazine deliveries! But I love my job and I love

that I still get to take my little ones to playgroups and have fun in my main job - being a Mum! I have a job that I enjoy and that helps other parents (I hope).

So, thank-you for your support for the past 3 years and for helping this Mumpreneur bring a business idea to life!

BIRTHDAYRD3Mummy and Me

Mummy and Me

Mummy and Me Magazine

At work

WWW.MUMMYANDMEMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 5

Call: 07845 789 [email protected]

Soft Play Party PackagesFor Under 5’s

WHATEVER THE OCCASION LET US BRING

THE FUN TO YOU!

Giggletotz.indd 1 05/05/2015 00:04

Pregnancy

SU

MM

ER

BEAU

TY T

IPS

6 |

You can’t build a house without strong foundations and you can’t build your

make-up without taking care of the skin underneath. As we head into the Summer months, you need to keep your skin hydrated. Investing in a good moisturiser and particularly one with an SPF will keep your skin safe and help keep you looking radiant. This added to the celebrated ‘pregnancy glow’ many women feel from their second trimester, can leave you feeling at your best.

When it reaches bedtime, try to remember to remove your make-up or generally wash your face before heading to bed. This will freshen your skin and should help keep any breakouts at bay or at least help to minimise them.

You may also wish to adopt a ‘cleanse, tone and moisturise’ routine before bed too. It’s easier said than done when you’re getting up to pee every hour or waking for night feeds, but getting a good night’s sleep can really help you look and feel healthier.

Back in 2010, the British Medical Journal published a report ‘Are you feeling OK?’ about people’s perception of twenty-three healthy

adults photographed after an eight hour sleep and again after a night of sleep deprivation. Results (following presentation of the images to sixty five untrained observers) indicated that the images taken after sleep deprivation depicted people looking less healthy, less attractive and more tired.

So grab an afternoon nap or an early night whenever you can! The skin of a healthy sleeper is more elastic, supple and taut.

If you’re prone to breakouts, in moderation, the sun can help with acne. Whilst acne.org reports that the sun will not get rid of acne all together. They do state that “10-20 minutes per day of sun exposure for people with lighter skin and 20-30 minutes per day for people with darker skin may prove beneficial for acne symptoms, especially body acne. However, overly exposing your skin to the sun creates skin damage, which leaves the skin irritated.”

A blemish balm (BB cream) is a lighter alternative to foundation which will keep your face hydrated. Bronzers are a great way to give your face that summer glow and appearance of a healthy complexion.

Save the ‘smokey eye’ look for winter, this season try a lighter shadow on your eyes that will compliment your

Pregnancy


OUR PICK OF THIS SEASONS SUNGLASSES

Eyes for fashion

DiorChicagoAviator£268

Saks Fifth Ave

Ted BakerSquares

£85House of Fraser

Ban

g on trend Bargain

Sinner Brasil£31

SmartBuyGlassesUk

Erika BrownTortoise

£98Ray-Ban

Beach Collection

£16Debenhams

70’s StylePolarised

£15NEXT

eye colour. Neutral tones and light earthy colours can create a fresh and natural look. Then add length to those lashes with bold black mascara.

Summer 2015 is all about ‘going bolder’...

With your lips - before you reach for the bright red lipstick, you should take into consideration your hair colour and skin tones. Many women

use a lip liner that provides a bolder edge to their lips. However, using a lip liner that matches your natural lip colour or a transparent one can go with any shade and create a great look.

With your hair - if you’re feeling brave a short and sharp cut can look great. Celebrity Mum, Scarlett Johansson, looks amazing with her edgy blonde quiff. If you want to keep your locks, then opt for twists and french braids.

Mummy and Me Maternity Must-Haves

Bumps & Breastfeeders

This classic blue cap sleeve Bibee

Tunic is a maternity wear essential for every mum-to-be or

nursing mummy. Gathered front for comfortable bumps and easy access for breast-feeding. The delicate cap sleeves also add to its femininity and

ensures you look and feel great. £30

bibeematernity.com

Think of Frugi and their fabulous organic

children’s clothing comes to mind. But, Frugi's organic nursing

wear collection is a perfect blend of fashion and function, offering you comfort, practicality and a sense of style. Featuring beautiful organic breast-feeding dresses,

breast-feeding tops and nightwear. A must for any mum-to-be or nursing mummy.

Spring Smocked Dress (pictured) £55

www.welovefrugi.com

Pregnancy

Womb MakeoverA healthy, happy, home for baby

Twister

Let's twist again… and turn pram, car seat

or seat unit by 360° using only one hand.


During pregnancy it is advisable to eat well, take pregnancy vitamins, avoid alcohol consumption, omit smoking and have an exercise regime. Your GP or midwife will be

happy to discuss this with you. However, having a ‘happy, healthy, home’ for baby can even be helped by how you stand and how you breathe.

Whether it is part of your pregnancy exercise regime (i.e. in pilates or yoga), or simply in preparation for the big day, practicing breathing techniques can have huge benefits. Breathing can help you use the diaphragm, abdominal and pelvic floor muscles more effectively – all play a huge part in the ‘pushing’ process of labour. As you breathe out, your diaphragm lifts upwards and this allows you to gently draw in the abdominals without putting extra pressure on your pelvic floor. Breathing in this way can also help release tension and help produce feelings

of relaxation. Women who use this deliberate focus on breathing (through pursed lips), find it helps them cope better with birth contractions. Many women find hypnobirthing relaxation and breathing techniques very effective and in some cases allowing you to avoid use of drugs in labour by simply staying in control of your body through breathing. For information on hypnobirthing, visit www.hypnobirthing.co.uk

Breathing is also aided by correct posture. As you gain weight in pregnancy and tiredness kicks in, it can be easy to ‘slouch’. Correct posture is essential to help your body to cope well with the changed occurring in pregnancy. If you’re standing, try to have your feet hip-width apart to distribute your weight evenly. Relax your shoulders and lift up through your spine to create extra space around your ribs. Good posture both when standing and seated can help to avoid discomfort from baby’s feet as they grow.

'We see many uncomplicated, pain free pregnancies. However, we are also

experienced in treating antenatal spinal and pelvic dysfunction and can offer a range of

physiotherapy interventions'

As physiotherapists we bring our extensive knowledge of anatomy , fitness and evidence based practise to deliver you a selection of Women's Health Services under one roof.

Obstetric Physiotherapy

Acupuncture

Antenatal Pilates Classes

Postpartum Physio Check

65 Booker Ave, Liverpool,

L18 4QZ

'We see many uncomplicated, pain free pregnancies. However, we are also experienced in treating antenatal spinal and pelvic dysfunction and can offer a range of physiotherapy interventions' -

Sarah Johnson Clinic Director

[email protected]

0151 724 2060

PhysiotherapyCentre2015quarter.indd 1 09/02/2015 13:21

WWW.DOWNSYNDROMELIVERPOOL.ORG.UK

D O W N S Y N D R O M E L I V E R P O O L

Parent and Child Groups

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

ANN KENWRIGHT (DSL TRUSTEE): M: 07955 777 909 E: [email protected]

CHILDWALL & WOOLTON CHILDREN'S CENTREDINGLE CHILDREN'S CENTRE

60x90 DSL 11-2014 Mummy and Me Ad.qxp_Layout 1


Birth & Beyond

Many women are left with scars from pregnancy. Whether it be surgical scars from a c-section or episiotomy, or the stretch marks gained on your tummy and thighs from pregnancy weight gain and excess stretching of skin’s connective tissue. With so many products on the

market claiming to provide the best result, with a team of product testers, we put some to the test and can now reveal our top products for the healing of pregnancy/labour scars.

Stretchmarks, Caesarians and Episiotomies Scars of Pregnancy and Labour

Stretch Marks C-section Scars Episiotomy/Tears

Remescar is an affordable, non-

invasive and clinically proven treatment. Easily absorbed, hypoallergenic,

odourless and paraben free. Users experienced a 50% decrease in stretch marks in just 28 days.

Rolle’s Vaginal Birth Cleanser contains

healing ingredients such as Amica - to reduce bruising.

Simply spray after toilet use and

showering. Spray from around 10cm

distance and pat dry leaving your perineum area

germ free, fresh and soothed. £9.99

birthcleanser.co.uk£35.99

silgel.com£24.99

Boots.com

Birth & Beyond

Whether you’re planning to breast-feed or not, having ‘skin-to-skin’ contact with your baby has many benefits. For this reason, many women choose

to feature it in their birth plans and many midwives bring a baby straight up onto the Mother’s chest the moment they are born.

Skin-to-skin bonding with your baby (also called Kangaroo Care) is a natural way for you to bond, can bring your baby to a stable skin temperature, stabilise their heart rate and blood pressure and provide a sense of calm. It’s not just about Mummy either, your Partner and any siblings can also have skin-to-skin bonding time with the new addition.

There is plenty of research into the benefits of skin-to-skin contact with your baby, particularly after birth. Unicef report that

Spending skin-to-skin time after birth can also encourage breast-feeding (for a start your baby can smell the milk and is comforted that they can find food there). Reporting on finds from the ‘Anderson Review’, Unicef state:

“Statistically significant and positive effects of early skin-to-skin contact were found in relation to breast-feeding incidence at one to three months of age, breast-feeding duration, maintenance of infant temperature

in the neutral thermal range, infant blood glucose, infant crying and summary scores of maternal affection during an observed breast-feed within the first few days of the baby’s life”.

Breast-feeding can be rewarding, but a lot of women also find it very challenging at times too. From nervousness feeding in public through to sore nipples, breast-feeding can certainly seem very daunting, but stick with it and you will soon benefit from the many

Baby Bonding Breastfeeding&

The Beauty of

We explore why skin-to-skin has so many benefits for you and your baby and how skin-to-skin can aid breast-feeding.

“babies who have spent an hour in skin contact are significantly less

stressed after the birth experience - this means that their breathing and heart rate are more stable, they cry

less, and when they start to feed, they digest their food better”.



advantages it can bring. Whilst pregnant, it’s a good idea to make contact with your local children’s centre. Many centres now offer antenatal breast-feeding sessions to provide support and advice in the run up to your birth and breast-feeding journey.

Take your time! Don’t expect things to work for you and your baby straight away. Remember that this is a whole new experience for your baby and you! Ensuring that your baby is always latched on correctly is vitally important as this will help prevent sore nipples for you and will avoid your baby taking in too much air whilst feeding which can lead to your baby having discomfort from trapped wind.

All newborns feed at different rates and for different periods of time. Some babies will feed for 45 minutes or more, whilst others (particularly in summer months) will feed for 10 minutes simply to ‘quench a thirst’. Support cushions can come in very useful as your baby gets heavier and if you’re feeding in the night. Once your baby moves into their own room, you may want to invest in a comfy nursing chair too. If you delivered by section, it is a good idea to ask your partner to pass the baby to you for feeds or to make sure that you don’t have to lean uncomfortably to pick up your baby to nurse. As your baby gets older, they will become quicker at feeding and will cut down their feeding to around 10 minutes at a time.

Hold your baby close and facing your breast and allow your nipple to rest on your their nose. When their mouth opens really wide (wait for your baby to really widen their mouth) and allow their head to tilt backwards. Once latched on, your baby should have their chin up against your breast and ensure that their nose is clear to breathe. If you baby has a blocked nose, they may be inclined to come off the breast to feed. Try to ensure that they are correctly latched each time to avoid any discomfort.

If you find feeding painful, to release the suction, slide your little finger into their mouth to gently ease them away and then you can try to get your baby to latch more comfortably. Your baby normally will come off the breast when they have finished feeding. However, you may find your baby uses your breast for comfort to fall asleep or when they are unwell. Again, if you wish to unlatch your baby, use this technique.

It doesn’t matter what shape or size you are, your breasts are designed to feed your baby. Through pregnancy the hormone progesterone makes the areola swell (often causing that ‘tingling’ feeling). Inside your breast

clusters of cells called ‘Lobes’ produce the milk which flows to the ducts.

Any length of time you decide to breast-feed for is invaluable to your baby. Before your breast-milk kicks in, your body produces a thicker substance called colostrum which provides natural antibodies to help your baby fight infection. This is often more difficult to express, so if you are planning on using a breast-pump, don’t worry if you can’t see much being produced. Your breast-milk is tailor-made to meet the needs of your baby and will provide a variety of different tastes for your baby which can often help reduce allergies and make them less fussy with foods when weaning.

Breast-feeding allows you time to bond with your baby. If the hustle and bustle of visitors is becoming tiring, it can be nice to sit and feed your baby in a quiet space to relax. As your baby becomes more alert it is likely that they will touch your face, clothes, jewelry and hair whilst feeding. Perhaps their reassurance of knowing you are there!?

Daddy can be involved too, providing the support you need, taking care of your baby for bathing or changing to give you some time to rest and by making sure Mum feeds and drinks well too!

St.Helens first and premier baby 3D 4D and HD scanning centre.

Take A Peek 3D31-33 Lynton WayWindleSt HelensMerseysideWA10 6EQ

takeapeek3d.com

Telephone: 01744 610417Email: [email protected]

4D

HD

Your pregnancy is the most precious time to you and we make sure it is to

us as well.

TakeaPeek14page2015.indd 1 16/02/2015 10:25

Birth & Beyond

Birth & Beyond

Your Baby’s

Skin

Understanding

Delicate

BABY

We explore baby’s skin - from common conditions at birth, to skin allergies and rashes.


our baby’s skin is something discussed even before birth, deciding to have your baby’s skin to your own has some many benefits. Having skin-to-skin contact with your newborn baby helps regulate their

breathing and body temperature, reduces your risk of postnatal depression, strengthens your bond with baby and can help with the production of breastmilk and initiating breastfeeding.

Once your baby is born, you will spend most of your time noticing every little detail about them; their hair, their eye colour, who they look like, their tiny hands and feet, and their skin.

Y

After cord clamping has taken place, your baby will have a small plastic clip while the remaining umbilical cord dries and eventually falls off. While this is still attached to your baby (which is usually around a week or so after birth), you will need to keep your baby’s navel dry and clean. Any noticeable bleeding or discharge should be examined by your visiting health professional or GP. At bathtime, use a damp cotton wool ball to gently clean around the area.

In the womb, your baby is covered with a white sticky substance called Vernic which is a natural moisturizer and protection against infection at birth. Some babies are born with a thicker layer than others depending on the birth process. Babies who are overdue may have drier and sometimes cracked skin as the protective vernix has been absorbed in the womb. Over the first month (and longer in the case of premature babies), the skin matures. It is important that you do not use any harsh chemicals and care for your baby as naturally as possible, even avoiding any creams and lotions in the early weeks if possible.

Depending on the circumstances of birth, your newborn baby may have some swelling, bruises, cuts of even bloodshot eyes. These may have been caused through the pushing process at birth, or through use of assistance in birth i.e. a Ventouse (vacuum assisted extraction) or Forceps (large spoon like tongs that are used to help guide a baby out of the birth canal). These marks disappear with time.

They may also have other types of ‘birth marks’ such as Strawberry marks which are red and slightly raised areas that should disappear in time and ‘Stork Marks’ which are pink/red V-shaped markings on the forehead and upper eyelids and nape of the neck. At birth, your baby will be examined, but should you have any concerns it is important that you speak to your health care professional.

At birth, the skin is very thin and fragile. Examining your newborn, you may also notice tiny spots particularly around the face. Around 50% of newborns will develop Milia, these are white spots on their face which are simply blocked pores and will clear within their first month. In the early days, a baby can

also develop jaundice making their skin and whites of their eyes look a bit yellow. Health professionals are normally quick to pick up on jaundice, however if you have concerns you should have your baby checked as soon as possible.

Across the top of your baby’s forehead and scalp, you may notice yellowing, scaly patches. This is called Cradle Cap and is a common condition. In time and with gentle washing at bath time, the scaly skin will flake away. If the symptoms prolong, then you may wish to invest in a cradle cap brush and cradle cap oil to assist with the removal.


Around 50% of newborns will develop

Milia

dermababies-small-ad.indd 1 17/04/2015 11:41

for skin that needs help

Tested & Approved

Mum

my and Me

APPROVED

PurePotions.indd 1 05/05/2015 20:52

here are some skin conditions that you baby may develop which are based on allergies or irritation. These include; Nappy Rash, Miliria (sweat rash) and Urticaria (hives).

Nappy rash is often caused through your baby spending a period of time sat in a wet or dirty nappy. The nappy area become irritated and develops a red rash, which can sometimes break the skin. Nappy rash can also be caused as a result of infection. Keeping the area clean and dry along with use of a barrier cream can help avoid nappy rash. You should also monitor the diet and clothing of your baby. Some babies develop nappy rash due to reactions to things in contact with their skin, for example; disposable nappies or washing powder used on cloth nappies.

You may also find nappy rash appears after you baby has been exposed to new foods or those they have an intolerance to. This is also the case in Urticara (hives).

Hives are raised, red and itchy blotches on the skin. They are caused by a substance called histamine which releases into the skin following an allergy. The most common causes are foods such as egg and milk. But sometimes other foods

can be the cause. Usually the rash doesn’t last long and can be controlled with antihistamines. If you have any concerns regarding potential allergies, you should consult your GP.

For free advice on fighting allergies and intolerances, you can also contact Allergy UK. You can find information by calling their Allergy Helpline 01322 619 898 or by visiting www.allergyuk.org

Eczema is a more long-term condition often triggered by allergies. The most common form of eczema is Aptopic Eczema which affects babies and children and continue through to adulthood. Eczema has various extremes and should be examined by your GP for treatment suited to its severity. It often starts in young babies as a red, itchy rash on the face, scalp and body. Toddlers and older children who have eczema tend to develop the rash in folds of skin i.e. around the elbows or knees. Additional help and information can be found at www.eczema.org

T


A family run business specialising in importing and selling high quality traditional Spanish baby and chil dren's clothing & accessories online at

www.mariposachildrensboutique.com

MariposaChildrensBoutiqe12page.indd 1 25/02/2015 12:02


Towards the end of your pregnancy, you may be starting to feel nervous about some of the day-to-day tasks involved as a parent. One of

these is giving your baby their first bath - of course, when this is something you have never done before, it is only natural to feel nervous.

Luckily, there is fantastic support available to help. If you end up staying in hospital, a midwife may ask if you would like your baby to be given their first bath. They should then show you the safest way to do this. If you would like to have a go before your baby arrives, you can book onto a ‘Newborn Know-how’ session which is usually run by a local Surestart Children’s Centre or NCT group. Here, you will learn practical skills for parenting that will become very useful when you have to deal with ‘the real thing’. It is advisable to look for these sessions as early as possible to ensure that you can get a place.

Firstly, you need to prepare the bath water. Bath temperature is a really important thing to be aware of when running your baby’s bath. 36degrees is what you should aim for. If you have a bath thermometer then you can check the temperature with this. Alternatively use the inside of your wrist. Remember, what feels cool to you, can feel warm to your baby. You should also make sure you have everything you need at hand.

When bathing your newborn, wrap them in a warm towel with their head uncovered. With their head in the fold of your arm and your hand under their bottom lower them over the water. At this stage, they will not be submerged, instead simply cup your hand and scoop water over the head gently. For the first couple of weeks (at least) it is advisable to simply bathe your baby in warm water with little or no products. This is while your baby’s skin adapts to life outside the womb.

Once you have bathed their head, gently unwrap the towel and careful lower your baby into the water continuing to provide support with your arm. Most babies will cry when getting bathed and it may take them several baths to become used

to these surroundings. Others, take to baths well and soon enjoy kicking their legs and thrashing their arms about. Gently splash water on your baby or use a soft baby sponge to wash their skin. Although their clamped cord may look painful, it is completely harmless. However, care should be given to this area to avoid discomfort. This also applies when drying as you will need to gently dab the area.

Once your baby is washed, careful lift them out of the bath onto a warm dry towel and wrap them to keep them warm. Dry them softly and put on their nappy. You may also like to include a baby massage as part of your routine. To avoid disappointment, it is wise to check your local sessions whilst pregnant as often waiting lists can be long. Baby massage has numerous benefits and as part of your bath-time routine it can bring calmness to your baby and strengthen your bond.

Birth & Beyond

Bathing Baby

AQUANEST

The first bathtub that maintains

bathwater at the right temperature

Babymoov Aquanest.indd 1 04/05/2015 00:22

Tested & Approved

Mum

my and Me

APPROVED

?ASKExpertthe

Each issue we will be putting YOUR questions to our panel of experts.

Birth & Beyond


TRIPTHI DONTHAMSETTYDENTAL HEALTH EXPERT

Tripthi qualifed in 2002 as a dentist from India. She currently works in a mixed NHS and private practice in Cheshire, treating patients of all age groups. She has successfully completed MFDS and is a member of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow. Tripthi is currently doing her MSc in Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry in Manchester and has gained experience in facial [email protected]

?

This issue, our Dental Health Expert, Tripthi, takes us through your Child’s Teeth Development from Birth to Primary School age.

As a General Dental Practitioner, I come across mothers wanting to get as much advice for the care of their babies teeth. So I thought this would be a good platform to share my experience and advice for the care of their little tiny pegs! Although baby teeth are temporary, they play a vital role as they reserve space

for their permanent counterparts. They give the face its normal appearance. They aid in the development of clear speech. They

help attain good nutrition (missing or decayed teeth make it difficult to chew causing children to reject foods). This helps to give a healthy start to the permanent teeth.

Question: I’ve heard of babies born with teeth, is this possible?

a Answer: Normally babies are not born with teeth. However, at birth the crowns of the 20 “baby” or primary teeth are almost completely formed, and they are hidden from view in an infant’s jawbones. However, there are babies born with teeth. Natal teeth are teeth that are present above the gum line (have already erupted) at birth, and neonatal teeth are teeth that emerge through the gingiva during the first month of life (the neonatal period). Normally, no treatment is advised as the teeth was not well formed with no root and hence are very wobbly.

Sometimes, removal of these teeth is advised if they are caused problems in feeding or if causing damage to baby’s tongue. The incidence of neonatal teeth varies considerably, between 1:700 and 1:30,000 depending on the type of study.

? Question: At what age should my baby have all his teeth?

a Answer: The primary teeth gradually erupt through the gums during the first 2 years of life. The first teeth begin to break through the gums at about 6 months of age.

Usually, the first two teeth to erupt are the two bottom central incisors (the two bottom front teeth). Next, the top four front teeth emerge.

After that, other teeth slowly begin to fill in, usually in pairs -- one each side of the upper or lower jaw -- until all 20 teeth (10 in the upper jaw and 10 in the lower jaw) have come in by the time the child is 2 ½ to 3 years old.

The complete set of primary teeth is in the mouth from the age of 2 ½ to 3 years of age to 6 to 7 years of age.

Don’t dip a pacifier in sugar or honey. If

your infant or toddler needs a comforter

between regular feeds or at bedtime, give the

child a clean pacifier recommended by your

dentist or by your doctor.

TOP TIP

Oral Health Baby Products we LOVE!

MummyandMeOralHealthProductsWelove.indd 1 04/05/2015 01:05

? ASKTHE EXPERT...

WORRIED?

Send your questions to:asktheexpert

@mummyandmemagazine.co.ukAll questions sent to our panel will be published anonymously and any personal information will be treated confidentially.

*Always speak to your own midwife or GP for any urgent concerns.

? Question: Is it as important to look after baby teeth, when they will fall out eventually?

a Answer: Primary teeth may be temporary, but they deserve to be treasured as long as they last. A child needs strong, healthy primary teeth not only to chew food easily, but to pronounce words properly. This first set of teeth also holds a place in the jaw for the permanent teeth, which move into place as the primary teeth are shed. Primary teeth should be kept clean and healthy so that a child can remain free of cavities and oral pain. Infection from decayed primary teeth can damage the permanent teeth developing under them.

Begin brushing your child’s teeth with a little water as soon

as the first tooth appears.

TOP TIP

Dental care and Oral hygiene maintenance:

Parents and other care-givers may not realise that primary teeth are susceptible to decay as soon as they appear in the mouth. Tooth decay in infants and toddlers sometimes is called early childhood caries, baby bottle tooth decay or nursing mouth syndrome or rampant caries. This condition can destroy teeth. It occurs when a child’s teeth are exposed frequently to sugary liquids for long periods.

? Question: How often will my baby be teething?

a Answer: A general rule of thumb is that for every 6 months of life, approximately 4 teeth will erupt. Girls generally precede boys in tooth eruption. Lower teeth usually erupt before upper teeth Teeth in both jaws usually erupt in pairs -- one on the right and one on the left. Primary teeth are smaller in size and whiter in colour than the permanent teeth that will follow.

By the time a child is 2 to 3 years of age , all primary teeth should have erupted. Shortly after age 4, the jaw and facial bones of the child begin to grow, creating spaces between the primary teeth. This is a perfectly natural growth process that provides the necessary space for the larger permanent teeth to emerge.

Wipe your child’s gums with a wet

washcloth or a clean gauze pad after each

feeding.

TOP TIP


Supervise tooth brushing to make sure

that children older than 2 years use only a pea-sized amount of

fluoride toothpaste and avoid swallowing it in excessive amounts.

TOP TIP

Upper Teeth

Lower Teeth

8 -12 Months

6 - 7 Years

Central Incisor

9 -13 Months

7 - 8 Years

Lateral Incisor16 -22 Months

10 - 12 Years

Canine (cuspid)

13 -19 Months

9 - 11Years

First Molar25 - 33 Months

10 - 12Years

Second Molar

6 -10 Months

6 - 7 Years

Central Incisor10 -16 Months

7 - 8 Years

Lateral Incisor

17 -23 Months

9 - 12 Years

Canine (cuspid)14 -18 Months

9 - 11Years

First Molar

23 - 31 Months

10 - 12Years

Second Molar

C

heshireAC

TIV

ITY

TIM

ETA

BLE

M

T

W

T

F

Mon

day

Tues

day

TuesdayM

ondayW

ednesdayW

edne

sday

09:15am -‐ 11:15am Childminder Drop In West Didsbury Children's Centre M20 2PQ 0161 219 2111 Snacks Provided

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Toddler Café Lymm United Reformed Church,Brookfield Road, Lymm

WA3 0QL 07802 921 891 Call for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:15am Topsy Tumbles Frodsham Leisure Centre WA6 6RP £2.50

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Childminder Drop In Hurdsfield Children's Centre SK10 2LW 01625 378 081 Call for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Parent & Toddler Group The Salvation Army, Academy StWarrington

WA1 2BQ 01925 415 000 Term Time Only

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Play and Stay (0-‐5 years) Partington Children's Centre M31 4FL 0161 912 2122 Call for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:30am St.John's Toddler Group St.John's URC Church, Warrington WA4 6QE 07591 621 050 Call Emma for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Whittle Hall Playgroup Whittle Hall Community Centre,Lonsdale Close

WA5 3UA 07815 208 934 Call Tracy for Info

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Baby Blossom (under 1's) Oakenclough Children's Centre SK9 2PZ 01625 374 180 Call for Info

10:00am -‐ 11:30am New Parents Group2nd/16th & 23rd Feb

Knutsford Children's Centre WA16 8DB 01625 374 904 Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Weaning Talk (9th Feb) Knutsford Children's Centre WA16 8DB 01625 374 904 Call for Info

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Macclesfield Multiples(3rd Mon of each month)

Broken Cross Children's Centre SK11 8UD 01625 374 470 Parents withtwins/triplets

11:00am -‐ 11:30am Story Time Bramhall Library SK7 2DU 0161 217 6009 Drop-‐In

11:00am -‐ 12:00pm Baby Blossom (over 1's) Oakenclough Children's Centre SK9 2PZ 01625 374 180 Call for Info

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm Baby Group (0 -‐ walking) West Didsbury Children's Centre M20 2PQ 0161 219 2111 Drop-‐In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Stay & Play2nd/9th & 23rd Feb


09:00am -‐ 12:00pm Lavender Group (Creche Avail)3rd and 10th Feb

Knutsford Children's Centre WA16 8DB 01625 374 904 Call for Info

09:15am -‐ 11:30am Appleton Thorn Mums & Tots Appleton Thorn Village Hall,Warrington

WA4 4RT 07958 403 719 Call Jane for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Croft Toddlers Croft Youth Activity Centre,Smithy Ln

WA3 7JE 07786 864 588 Term Time Only

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Mums & Tots St.George's Baptist Church SK11 6TG 01625 427 404 Time Time OnlyCall Cath for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Stay & Play 0-‐4 years Ash Grove Children's Centre SK11 7TF 01625 374 484 Older siblingswelcome in H.T

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Bridgetots at Hillcliffe Hillcliffe Baptist Church, 12 Red Ln, Appleton, Warrington

WA4 5AD 01925 860 630 Call Moira for Info

09:45am -‐ 10:30am Jo Jingles West Didsbury Children's Centre M20 2QP 0161 219 2111 3 sessions -‐ £10,under 6m FREE

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Incey Wincey Baby &Toddler Group

Lymm Baptist Church, Higher Ln WA13 0AZ 07967 481 808 Term Time OnlyCall Jill for Info

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Baby Blossom (up to 1 year) Poynton Children's CentreVernon Primary School

SK12 1NW 01625 383 090 Call for Info

10:45am -‐ 11:30am Jo Jingles West Didsbury Children's Centre M20 2QP 0161 219 2111 3 sessions -‐ £10,under 6m FREE

11:00am -‐ 11:30am Rhyme Time Macclesfield Library SK10 1EE 01625 374 000 Under 5's -‐ FREE

11:00am -‐ 11:30am Story Time Hazel Grove Library, Stockport SK7 4QP 0161 217 6009 Drop-‐In

12:45pm -‐ 15:00pm Strong Women Group24th Feb (6wk course)

Knutsford Children's Centre WA16 8DB 0161 447 5117 Creche Available.Call Lucy for Info.

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm Half Term Holiday Play(FREE event for whole family)

Ash Grove Children's Centre SK11 8UD 01625 374 484 Call for Info

14:00pm -‐ 14:30pm Story Time Frodsham Library WA6 6RX 01244 977 345 Drop-‐In

09:15am -‐ 11:15am Adult & Toddler Group(0-‐24 months)

West Didsbury Children's Centre M20 2PQ 0161 219 2111 Call to bookSnack provided.

09:15am -‐ 11:15am Tiny Tots TimeBirth to walking

Ash Grove Children's Centre SK11 7TF 01625 374 484 Fun & GamesDrop-‐In

09:30am -‐ 10:30am Baby BlissSensory Play & Baby Massage

West Didsbury Children's Centre M20 2PQ 0161 219 2111 6wks -‐ 9m.Call to Book

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Childminder Drop In(Ofsted Registered)

Oakenclough Children's Centre SK9 2PZ 01625 374 180 Call for Info

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Rhythm & Rhyme Knutsford CC at Knutsford Library WA16 0PG 01625 374 904 0-‐18m Drop-‐InCall for info

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Pop-‐Up Event withNoelle & Lisa

Knutsford CC at Knutsford Library WA16 0PG 01625 374 904 18th Feb

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Lifetots Life Church Centre, Dover Rd,Latchford

WA4 1NB lifewarrington.com

FREE

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Cheshire Buddies(with tea & toast)

Knutsford Children's Centre WA16 8DB 01625 374 904 25th Feb

10:15am -‐ 11:15am East Didsbury MethodistPlaygroup

Parrswood Road, Didsbury M20 5QQ 0161 445 0934 £2 per child

10:30am -‐ 12:00pm Cherubs Breastfeeding Support Group

Oakenclough Children's Centre SK9 2PZ 01625 374 180 Drop-‐In

12:00pm -‐ 13:30pm Cherubs Breastfeeding Group Hurdsfield Children's Centre SK10 2LW 01625 378 081 Pregnant women also welcome.

13:30pm -‐ 14:15pm Rhyme Time Oakenclough Children's Centre SK9 2PZ 01625 374 180 15 families max

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Little Fishes Toddler Group Broken Cross Methodist Church SK10 3RJ 01625 618 505 £1 per family

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Support Group forDisabled Parents with 0-‐5yrs

Broomwood & TimperleyChildren's Centre

WA15 7JU 0161 912 5828 1st Wed of Month

13:30am -‐ 15:00pm Young Parents Group4th/11th/18th & 25th Feb


M

T

W

T

F

C

heshireAC

TIV

ITY

TIM

ETA

BLE

ThursdayFriday

Thur

sday

Frid

ay

Chester

Mon

day

Monday

09:15am -‐ 11:15am Adult & Toddler Group(0-‐24 months)

West Didsbury Children's Centre M20 2PQ 0161 219 2111 Call to bookSnack provided.

09:15am -‐ 11:15am Tiny Tots TimeBirth to walking

Ash Grove Children's Centre SK11 7TF 01625 374 484 Fun & GamesDrop-‐In

09:30am -‐ 10:30am Baby BlissSensory Play & Baby Massage

West Didsbury Children's Centre M20 2PQ 0161 219 2111 6wks -‐ 9m.Call to Book

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Childminder Drop In(Ofsted Registered)


10:00am -‐ 11:00am Rhythm & Rhyme Knutsford CC at Knutsford Library WA16 0PG 01625 374 904 0-‐18m Drop-‐InCall for info

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Pop-‐Up Event withNoelle & Lisa

Knutsford CC at Knutsford Library WA16 0PG 01625 374 904 18th Feb

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Lifetots Life Church Centre, Dover Rd,Latchford

WA4 1NB lifewarrington.com

FREE

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Cheshire Buddies(with tea & toast)

Knutsford Children's Centre WA16 8DB 01625 374 904 25th Feb



10:30am -‐ 12:00pm Cherubs Breastfeeding Support Group

Oakenclough Children's Centre SK9 2PZ 01625 374 180 Drop-‐In

12:00pm -‐ 13:30pm Cherubs Breastfeeding Group Hurdsfield Children's Centre SK10 2LW 01625 378 081 Pregnant women also welcome.

13:30pm -‐ 14:15pm Rhyme Time Oakenclough Children's Centre SK9 2PZ 01625 374 180 15 families max

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Little Fishes Toddler Group Broken Cross Methodist Church SK10 3RJ 01625 618 505 £1 per family

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Support Group forDisabled Parents with 0-‐5yrs

Broomwood & TimperleyChildren's Centre

WA15 7JU 0161 912 5828 1st Wed of Month

13:30am -‐ 15:00pm Young Parents Group4th/11th/18th & 25th Feb


09:30am -‐ 10:45am Church Playgroup Altrincham Children's CentreBroomwood Primary School

WA15 7JU 0161 980 3795 Call Pauline for Info -‐ £2 per fam

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Little Lambs -‐ Baby & Toddler Bramhall Baptist Church SK7 1PB 0161 440 0641 Call Joanne For Info

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Community Stay and Play(0-‐5 years)


10:30am -‐ 12:00pm Cherubs BreastfeedingSupport Group

Ash Grove Children's Centre SK11 7TF 01625 374 484 Peer Support Mums on hand.

13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm Stay and Play(0-‐5 years)

Poynton Children's CentreVernon Primary School

SK12 1NW 01625 383 090 Call for Info

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Tiny Tots (birth to walking) Knutsford Children's Centre WA16 8DB 01625 374 904 Call for Info

13:30pm -‐ 14:45pm Church Playgroup Altrincham Children's CentreBroomwood Primary School

WA15 7JU 0161 980 3795 Call Pauline for Info -‐ £2 per fam

13:45pm -‐ 15:00pm All Kinds of Play 0-‐5years Hurdsfield Children's Centre SK10 2LW 01625 378 081 Family FriendlyActivities

14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm Messy Explorers Oakenclough Children's Centre SK9 2PZ 01625 374 180 Call to Book

09:15am -‐ 10:30am Gawsworth Stay & Play Gawsworth Primary SchoolLongbutts Lane

Sk11 9QU 01625 426 547 0-‐4yrs Drop-‐In.50p donation.

09:45am -‐ 11:15am Toddler Group St.Paul's Parish Centre, Glegg St SK11 7AJ 01625 501 773 £1 Term Time

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm SMILE Group -‐ P.N.D Sufferers Hurdsfield Children's Centre SK10 2LW 01625 374 873 Self Help SupportGroup



11:00am -‐ 11:30am Under 5's Rhyme Time Knutsford Library WA16 0PG 01625 374 873 Call for Info

11:00am -‐ 12:30pm Cherubs Breastfeeding GroupWeekly Drop In

Knutsford Children's Centre WA16 8DB 01625 374 904 Siblings Welcome.Brunch Provided.

12:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Breastfriends(Breastfeeding Group)

Partington Children's Centre M31 4FL 0161 912 2122 Drop-‐In

13:00pm -‐ 14:45pm Mucky Monkeys -‐ Stay & Play(0-‐5 years)

West Didsbury Children's Centre M20 2PQ 0161 219 2111 Call to Book.

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm Little Stars 0-‐5yearsChildren with additional needs

Ash Grove Children's Centre SK11 7TF 01625 374 484 Fun with Supportand advice.

13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Fun and Sign (0-‐4years) Oakenclough Children's Centre SK9 2PZ 01625 374 180 Call for Info

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Young Parents Group Broomwood & TimperleyChildren's Centre

WA15 7JU 0161 912 5828 2nd Fri of Month

09:15am -‐ 10:45am Stay and Play Lache and HandbridgeChildren's Centre

CH4 8HX 01244 977 791

09:30am Jumping Jacks The Warehouse, Chester Road CH4 0DH Free Entrance

09:30am -‐ 10:45am Cheshire Ice Cream FarmToddler Morning

Newton Lane, Tatten Hall CH3 9NE 01829 770 995 £1 inc Toast & Juice

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Blacon Playbox Blacon UnitedReformed Church

CH1 5EY 01244 371 843 Call for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Tiger Tots Upton Baptist Church CH2 1LB 01244 377 142 Call for Info

09:45am -‐ 11:30am Childminder Stay & Play Session

Cherry Grove Children's Centre

CH3 5EG 01244 976 100 Drop-‐In

09:45am -‐ 11:45am Twins and Multiples Blacon Children's Centre CH1 5DB 01244 976 225 Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Under 5's -‐ Minis All Saints Church, 1 Vicarage Rd

CH2 3HZ 01244 345 649 £1.50 Call to Book

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Tots Group Saltney Methodist Church CH4 8SQ 01244 674 734 80p Call for Info

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Little Fishes Toddler Group Burley Memorial Hall CH3 7QN 01244 336 763 Call Kim for Info

11:15am -‐ 11:45pm Under 5's Story Time Chester Library, Northgate St CH1 2EF 01244 977 380 Call for Info

13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm Stay & Play Chester Victoria Children's Centre

CH1 4BR 01244 976 220 Drop-‐In

C

hester TuesdayW

edne

sday

Wednesday

M

T

W

T

F

ThursdayTh

ursd

ay

09:15am -‐ 10:45am Stay and Play Lache and HandbridgeChildren's Centre

CH4 8HX 01244 977 791

09:30am Jumping Jacks The Warehouse, Chester Road CH4 0DH Free Entrance

09:30am -‐ 10:45am Cheshire Ice Cream FarmToddler Morning

Newton Lane, Tatten Hall CH3 9NE 01829 770 995 £1 inc Toast & Juice

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Blacon Playbox Blacon UnitedReformed Church

CH1 5EY 01244 371 843 Call for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Tiger Tots Upton Baptist Church CH2 1LB 01244 377 142 Call for Info

09:45am -‐ 11:30am Childminder Stay & Play Session


CH3 5EG 01244 976 100 Drop-‐In

09:45am -‐ 11:45am Twins and Multiples Blacon Children's Centre CH1 5DB 01244 976 225 Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Under 5's -‐ Minis All Saints Church, 1 Vicarage Rd

CH2 3HZ 01244 345 649 £1.50 Call to Book

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Tots Group Saltney Methodist Church CH4 8SQ 01244 674 734 80p Call for Info

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Little Fishes Toddler Group Burley Memorial Hall CH3 7QN 01244 336 763 Call Kim for Info

11:15am -‐ 11:45pm Under 5's Story Time Chester Library, Northgate St CH1 2EF 01244 977 380 Call for Info

13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm Stay & Play Chester Victoria Children's Centre

CH1 4BR 01244 976 220 Drop-‐In

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Baby & Toddler Group United Reformed Church, Hoole

CH2 3NT 01244 303 232 Call Marie for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Breastfeeding Support Group Blacon Children's Centre CH1 5DB 01244 976 225 Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Christleton Toddler Group Parish Hall, Christleton CH3 7AS 01244 332 819 £2 per Family

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Wesley Toddler Group Wesley Centre, St.John's St CH1 1DA 01244 323 037 £1.50 + 25p Additional Child

10:30am -‐ 12:00pm International Mums of ChesterStay and Play


CH3 5EG 01244 976 100

13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm Sunshine Tots Toddler Group0-‐4years

Church Hall, Demage Lane CH2 1EL [email protected]

50p Term Time Only

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Baby Massage Blacon Children's Centre CH1 5DB 01244 976 225 Call to Book

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Baby Weigh Clinic Blacon Children's Centre CH1 5DB 01244 976 225 Drop-‐In

09:45am -‐ 11:30am Baby Weighing Chester VictoriaChildren's Centre

CH1 4BR 01244 976 220 Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Tiddlers Northgate Church CH1 4EF 01244 394 670 £1.50 + 25p Additional Child

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Baby Matters Blacon Children's Centre CH1 5DB 01244 976 225 Call to Book

13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm Stay and Play Kingsway and UptonChildren's Centre

CH2 2LB 01244 976 100 Drop-‐In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm First Steps Parent & Toddler St. Luke's Church, Huntington CH3 6BT 01244 371 902 Call John for more info

15:00pm -‐ 17:00pm Pre-‐Birth Blacon Children's Centre CH1 5DB 01244 976 225 Call to Book

Tues

day

09:30am -‐ 10:30am Tickle & Giggle/Wiggle & Jiggle

Blacon Children's Centre CH1 5DB 01244 976 225

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Stay & Play Blacon Children's Centre CH1 5DB 01244 976 225 Drop-‐In

09:45am -‐ 11:45am Stay and Play for ChildrenWith Disabilities

Kingsway and UptonChildren's Centre

CH2 2LB 01244 976 100 Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Explorers to Talkers Chester Victoria Children's Centre

CH1 4BR 01244 976 220 Invite Only

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Saughall Toddler Group Saughall Scout Hut, Fiddlers Lane

CH1 6DH £1.50 + 50p add children

12:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Baby Café and BreastfeedingAdvice Drop In


CH3 5EG 01244 976 100 Drop-‐In

12:30am -‐ 14:30pm Young Parents Group (13-‐15y) Blacon Children's Centre CH1 5DB 01244 976 225

09:30am Rhythm Time St.Thomas Church Hall CH1 4AG 07789 867 589 Call Julia for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Childminder Drop In Blacon Children's Centre CH1 5DB 01244 976 225 No Session 1st Fri of Month

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Foster Carers Support Group Blacon Children's Centre CH1 5DB 01244 976 225 1st Fri of the Month

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Stay and Play Kingsway Chapel CH2 2LH 01244 976 100 Call for More Info

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Rainbow Babies -‐ Bereaved Parents & their children

Elton Children's Centre CH2 4LT 0151 338 2227 1st Fri of the Month

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm You Make The Difference Blacon Children's Centre CH1 5DB 01244 976 225

14:00pm -‐ 14:30pm Under 5's Storytime Upton Library CH2 1HB 01244 973 700

FridayFr

iday

09:15am -‐ 12:00pm Twins Group -‐ Parent led Liscard Children's Centre CH45 7HQ 0151 638 7530 Call for info

09:30am -‐ 10:30am Child Heath Clinic Bebington Children's Centre CH63 8LD 0151 608 7013 Health VisitorAvailable

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Discovery Play 0 -‐ 2 years Bebington Children's Centre CH63 8LD 0151 608 7013 Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Discovery Play 0 -‐ 2 years Bromborough Children's Centre CH62 7BW 0151 334 1381 Call to Book

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Little Angels 0-‐5 yearsTea, Toast and Play

West Kirby Methodist Church CH48 4DQ 0151 625 3224 Donation

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Breastfeeding Group Eastham Children's Centre CH62 9EW 0151 327 3174 Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Parents and Tots Group Marlowe Road URC, Wallasey CH44 3BU 0151 630 4716 Come Along,All Welcome

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Stay and Play Brightside Community CentreMount Pleasant Road

CH45 5HU 0151 630 2731 £1 per session

09:30am -‐ 12:00pm Childminder Drop In Pensby Children's Centre CH61 8SD 0151 666 4819 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 10:45am Story Rhyme Time (0-‐5 years) Lady Lever Art GalleryPort Sunlight

CH62 5EQ 0151 478 4136 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Aqua Tots Swim Fun Seacombe Children's Centre atGuinea Gap Baths

CH44 6PX 0151 606 2010 £4.40 per session

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Bumps to Babies(pregnancy to 12 months)

Greasby Children's Centre CH49 3AT 0151 677 5037 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Stay and Play Park Primary School CH44 5RN 0151 638 6008 Contact for Info

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Homestart BreastfeedingSupport Group

Seacombe Children's Centre CH44 7AN 0151 630 1845 Drop In

10:30am -‐ 12:00pm Breastfeeding Group Pensby Children's Centre CH61 8SD 0151 666 4819 Drop In

11:00am -‐ 12:00pm Wallabies Session Earlston Library CH45 5DX 0151 639 2334 Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm Parents To Be Seacombe Children's Centre CH44 7AN 0151 630 1845 Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm The Living Room(Young Parents Group)

Liscard Children's Centre CH45 7HQ 0151 638 7530 Drop In

13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm Toddler Group Serpentine Road Family Church CH44 0AA 0151 639 1596 £1 per child

13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Baby Massage Eastham Children's Centre CH62 9EB 0151 327 3174 Call to Book

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Rainbows Group(Speech & Lang / Autism)

Seacombe Children's Centre CH44 7AN 0151 630 1845 Call for Info

14:00pm -‐ 15:00pm Grasshopper Activities18mths -‐ 2 years

Ganneys MeadowEarly Years Centre

CH49 8HB 0151 677 9255 50p per family

14:00pm -‐ 15:00pm Makaton Signing 0 -‐ 2 years Bromborough Children's Centre CH62 7BW 0151 334 1381 Call to Book

14:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Happy Hands Story & Craft Greasby Library, Greasby Road CH49 3AT 0151 606 2665 Drop InTerm Time Only

E.Port &

Wirral

AC

TIV

ITY

TIM

ETA

BLE

M

T

W

T

F

Mon

day M

ondayTuesday

Tues

day

09:15am -‐ 12:00pm Twins Group -‐ Parent led Liscard Children's Centre CH45 7HQ 0151 638 7530 Call for info

09:30am -‐ 10:30am Child Heath Clinic Bebington Children's Centre CH63 8LD 0151 608 7013 Health VisitorAvailable

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Discovery Play 0 -‐ 2 years Bebington Children's Centre CH63 8LD 0151 608 7013 Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Discovery Play 0 -‐ 2 years Bromborough Children's Centre CH62 7BW 0151 334 1381 Call to Book

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Little Angels 0-‐5 yearsTea, Toast and Play

West Kirby Methodist Church CH48 4DQ 0151 625 3224 Donation

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Breastfeeding Group Eastham Children's Centre CH62 9EW 0151 327 3174 Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Parents and Tots Group Marlowe Road URC, Wallasey CH44 3BU 0151 630 4716 Come Along,All Welcome

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Stay and Play Brightside Community CentreMount Pleasant Road

CH45 5HU 0151 630 2731 £1 per session

09:30am -‐ 12:00pm Childminder Drop In Pensby Children's Centre CH61 8SD 0151 666 4819 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 10:45am Story Rhyme Time (0-‐5 years) Lady Lever Art GalleryPort Sunlight

CH62 5EQ 0151 478 4136 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Aqua Tots Swim Fun Seacombe Children's Centre atGuinea Gap Baths

CH44 6PX 0151 606 2010 £4.40 per session


Greasby Children's Centre CH49 3AT 0151 677 5037 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Stay and Play Park Primary School CH44 5RN 0151 638 6008 Contact for Info

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Homestart BreastfeedingSupport Group

Seacombe Children's Centre CH44 7AN 0151 630 1845 Drop In

10:30am -‐ 12:00pm Breastfeeding Group Pensby Children's Centre CH61 8SD 0151 666 4819 Drop In

11:00am -‐ 12:00pm Wallabies Session Earlston Library CH45 5DX 0151 639 2334 Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm Parents To Be Seacombe Children's Centre CH44 7AN 0151 630 1845 Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm The Living Room(Young Parents Group)

Liscard Children's Centre CH45 7HQ 0151 638 7530 Drop In

13:15pm -‐ 14:45pm Toddler Group Serpentine Road Family Church CH44 0AA 0151 639 1596 £1 per child

13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Baby Massage Eastham Children's Centre CH62 9EB 0151 327 3174 Call to Book



14:00pm -‐ 15:00pm Grasshopper Activities18mths -‐ 2 years


CH49 8HB 0151 677 9255 50p per family

14:00pm -‐ 15:00pm Makaton Signing 0 -‐ 2 years Bromborough Children's Centre CH62 7BW 0151 334 1381 Call to Book

14:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Happy Hands Story & Craft Greasby Library, Greasby Road CH49 3AT 0151 606 2665 Drop InTerm Time Only

09:00am -‐ 10:00am Child Heath Clinic New Brighton Children's Centre CH45 5HU 0151 630 2731 Drop In

09:30am -‐ 10:30am Health Visitor Drop In Seacombe Children's Centre CH44 7AN 0151 630 1845 Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Messy Play 0 -‐ 5 years Bebington Children's Centre CH63 8LD 0151 608 7013 Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Messy Play 0 -‐ 5 years Bromborough Children's Centre CH62 7BW 0151 334 1381 Drop In

09:30am -‐ 12:00pm Nuture ADHD New Brighton Children's Centre CH45 5HU 0151 630 2731 No Creche

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Active Kids (0 -‐ 5 years) Hope Centre, Fishers Lane CH61 5XE 0151 648 8440 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Baby Bounce & Rhyme Seacombe Library CH44 6LT 0151 638 4475 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Bumps to Breastfeeding(Health Visitor Present)

New Brighton Children's Centre CH45 5HU 0151 630 2731 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:15am Music Tots Oasis Church Centre, Wallasey CH44 4EU 0151 638 8818 £1.50

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Tea and Toast 0-‐5 years Greasby Children's Centre CH49 3AT 0151 677 5037 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Tea and Toast 0-‐5 years West Kirby Children's Centre CH48 6DR 0151 625 3892 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Tea and Toast 0-‐5 years Pensby Children's Centre CH61 8SD 0151 666 4819 Drop In

10:30am -‐ 11:30am Hummingbirds Sing-‐Along Ganneys Meadow atWoodchurch Library

CH49 8HB 0151 677 8068 FREE -‐ Drop In

11:00am -‐ 12:00pm Little Ducks Swimming Guinea Gap Baths CH44 6PX 0151 606 2010 Call for Info

13:30pm -‐ 14:45pm Netmums Group 0-‐5 years Eastham Children's Centre CH62 9EB 0151 327 3174 Drop In

14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm Baby Bounce and Rhyme New Ferry Library, Grove Street CH62 5BA 0151 643 8465 Drop InTerm Time Only

14:00pm -‐ 15:00pm Baby Massage Bebington Children's Centre CH63 8LD 0151 608 7013 Call to Book

14:00pm -‐ 15:30pm Neomates -‐ For Families who experienced a Neonatal Unit

Bromborough Children's Centre CH62 7BW 0151 334 1381 Drop In -‐ 2nd TueOf Month

14:30pm -‐ 15:30pm Seacombe ChipmunksStories, Songs & Crafts

Seacombe Library CH44 6LT 0151 638 4475 Drop In

15:30pm -‐ 16:30pm Knit & Natter Seacombe Library CH44 6LT 0151 638 4475 50p per child

E

.Port & W

irralAC

TIV

ITY

TIM

ETA

BLE

M

T

W

T

F

Wed

nesd

ayW

ednesdayThursday

Thur

sday

FridayFr

iday

09:00am -‐ 10:00am Tea and ToastParents & Carers Playgroup


CH49 8HB 0151 677 9255 FREE -‐ Drop In

09:15am -‐ 10:15am Diddi Dance(18 months -‐ 5 years)

Bebington Children's Centre CH63 8LD 0151 608 7013 Funded byTown Lane Infants

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Baby Massage 6wk course New Brighton Children's Centre CH45 5HU 0151 630 2731 Call to Book

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Postnatal Yoga(£5 per session, £20 a month)

Bebington Children's Centre CH63 8LD 0151 608 7013 Call to Book


Pensby Children's Centre CH61 8SD 0151 666 4819 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Post Natal DepressionSupport Group

West Kirby Children's Centre CH48 6DR 0151 625 3892 Call for Info

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Stay and Play Oasis Church Centre, Wallasey CH44 4EU 0151 638 4475 £1.50

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Childminder Drop In Seacombe Children's Centre CH44 7AN 0151 630 1845 Call Centre

10:30am -‐ 11:30am Aqua Tots Swim Fun Guinea Gap Baths CH44 6PX 0151 606 2010 Call for Info

13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm Bumps to Babies(pregnancy to 12 months)

West Kirby Children's Centre CH48 6DR 0151 625 3892 Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm Dinkies -‐ Messy Play(0 -‐ 5 years)

St David's Church Hall CH62 9DG 0151 513 0764 Drop In50p charge

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm Twins Group Liscard Children's Centre CH45 7HQ 0151 638 7530 Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 15:30pm Stay and Play (Under 5's) New Brighton Children's Centre CH45 5HU 0151 630 2731 Parent Led

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Stay and Play Brentwood Nursery, Poulton CH44 4BB 0151 638 1567 Call for Info


Bromborough Children's Centre CH62 7BW 0151 334 1381 Call for Info

09:30am -‐ 10:30am Child Heath Clinic Bromborough Children's Centre CH62 7BW 0151 334 1381 Drop InHV Available

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Childminder Drop In Greasby Children's Centre CH49 3AT 0151 677 5037 Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Childminder Drop In Liscard Children's Centre CH45 7HQ 0151 638 7530 Drop In

09:30am -‐ 12:30pm Child Heath Clinic New Ferry Children's CentreGrove Street Primary School

CH62 5BA 0151 645 1703 Drop in to seethe Health Visitor

10:00am -‐ 10:30am Story Time Earlston Library CH45 5DX 0151 639 2334 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Little Stars (0 -‐ 5 years) Wallasey Village URC CH45 3LP 07581 071 979 Call Christine forMore Information

10:30am -‐ 11:00am Baby Bounce & Rhyme Greasby Library, Greasby Road CH49 3AT 0151 677 5037 Drop In

10:45am -‐ 11:45am Little Chicks Songs & Rhymes(Under 1's)

Ganneys Meadow atWoodchurch Library

CH49 8HB 0151 677 8068 FREE -‐ Drop In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Grandparents Group Seacombe Children's Centre CH44 7AN 0151 630 1845 3rd Thursof each Month

15:30pm -‐ 16:30pm Children's Yoga Seacombe Library CH44 6LT 0151 638 4475 £1.50


New Brighton Children's Centre CH45 7HQ 0151 638 7530 Call for Info

09:15am -‐ 11:00am Little Fishes PlaygroupCraft, Toys & Refreshments

Hebron Evangelical Church CH45 4JL 0151 923 2513 Call Liz for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Hester Hedgehog'sActive Tots

Heswall Hall Community TrustHeswall Hall, 111 Telegraph Rd

CH60 0AF 0151 342 2614 £2 per session

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Baby Clinic Hoylake Community Centre CH47 3AG 0151 632 2889 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Bumps and BabiesPregnancy -‐ 12 months

Hoylake Community Centre CH47 3AG 0151 632 2889 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Action Tots Oasis Church Centre, Wallasey CH44 4EU 0151 638 4475 £1.50

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Childminder Drop In Ganneys MeadowEarly Years Centre

CH49 8HB 0151 677 9255 FREE -‐ Drop In

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Makaton Signing for BabiesPre-‐school Children with D.S


11:00am -‐ 12:30pm Little Explorers Seacombe Children's Centre CH44 7AN 0151 630 1845 Call for Info

12:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Childminder Drop In Pensby Children's Centre CH61 8SD 0151 666 4819 Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 15:30pm Bumps to 5 years New Brighton Children's Centre CH45 7HQ 0151 638 7530 Parent Led

13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Baby Massage Bromborough Children's Centre CH62 7BW 0151 334 1381 Call to Book

13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Discovery Play 0 -‐ 2 years Eastham Children's Centre CH62 9EB 0151 327 3174 Drop In

13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Messy Play 0 -‐ 5 years New Ferry Children's CentreGrove Street Primary School

CH62 5BA 0151 645 1703 Drop In

14:15pm -‐ 15:00pm Little Fishes PlaygroupCraft, Toys & Refreshments

Hebron Evangelical Church CH45 4JL 0151 923 2513 Call Liz for InfoFirst 35 Families

Learn to swimwith Puddle Ducks!

Splashes - small format print

Splashes - car window livery



From newborn to independent swimmer, our unique programme develops water

confidence and vital life saving skills with the most caring,

highly trained teachers around.Pantone 311 at 50%CMYK

FREE tastersession

Small format printing For the outer Blue border we have used Pantone 312c at 70% and for the inner blue, we are using pantone 311c at 100% Converted to CMYK

Classes across Cheshire, Wirral, Liverpool, Greater Manchester and Lancashire.


Splashes - car window liveryContact our friendly team for more information

[email protected] 01829 740825



AC

TIV

ITY

TIM

ETA

BLE

M

T

W

T

F

Mon

day

Monday

09:15am -‐ 11:00am Little Fishes PlaygroupCraft, Toys & Refreshments

Hebron Evangelical Church CH45 4JL 0151 923 2513 Call Liz for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Hester Hedgehog'sActive Tots

Heswall Hall Community TrustHeswall Hall, 111 Telegraph Rd

CH60 0AF 0151 342 2614 £2 per session

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Baby Clinic Hoylake Community Centre CH47 3AG 0151 632 2889 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Bumps and BabiesPregnancy -‐ 12 months

Hoylake Community Centre CH47 3AG 0151 632 2889 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Action Tots Oasis Church Centre, Wallasey CH44 4EU 0151 638 4475 £1.50

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Childminder Drop In Ganneys MeadowEarly Years Centre

CH49 8HB 0151 677 9255 FREE -‐ Drop In

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Makaton Signing for BabiesPre-‐school Children with D.S


11:00am -‐ 12:30pm Little Explorers Seacombe Children's Centre CH44 7AN 0151 630 1845 Call for Info

12:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Childminder Drop In Pensby Children's Centre CH61 8SD 0151 666 4819 Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 15:30pm Bumps to 5 years New Brighton Children's Centre CH45 7HQ 0151 638 7530 Parent Led

13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Baby Massage Bromborough Children's Centre CH62 7BW 0151 334 1381 Call to Book

13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Discovery Play 0 -‐ 2 years Eastham Children's Centre CH62 9EB 0151 327 3174 Drop In

13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Messy Play 0 -‐ 5 years New Ferry Children's CentreGrove Street Primary School

CH62 5BA 0151 645 1703 Drop In

14:15pm -‐ 15:00pm Little Fishes PlaygroupCraft, Toys & Refreshments

Hebron Evangelical Church CH45 4JL 0151 923 2513 Call Liz for InfoFirst 35 Families

Liverpool

EverydayAll Day 30min slots

Little Liverpool Activities forUnder 7's

Museum of Liverpool L3 1DG 0151 478 4545 Collect ticket at

09:30am -‐ 11:00am BAMBIS Bosom BuddiesBreastfeeding Mums Group

Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre, Dovedale

L18 1JX 0151 233 5399 Drop-‐In

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Parent & Toddler Group Old Police Station, Lark Lane L17 8UU 0151 728 7884 £2.50

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Play Workshopat Good Shepherd

Croxteth Children's Centre L11 0BQ 0151 233 1750 Term Time Only

09:45am -‐ 11:00am Stay and Play Drop-‐In ForWalkers & Talkers (18m-‐4yrs)

Dingle Lane Children's Centre L8 9UB 0151 233 4930 Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 10:45am Jumping Jacks (0-‐4yrs) Granby CC at Toxteth Town Hall15 High Park St

L8 8DX 0151 233 3200 Call for Info

10:00am -‐ 11:15am Big Art Parent & ToddlerBooks,Puppets, Dress-‐Up, Art

Walker Art Gallery, City Centre L3 8EL 0151 478 4788 FREE -‐ Collect

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Baby Club (0-‐12months) Garston Children's Centre L19 8JZ 0151 233 6868 Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Toddler Time 0-‐2's Tuebrook Children's Centre L6 4BX 0151 233 3830 Drop In

10:30am -‐ 11:30am Get Set Play (1 -‐ 2 years) Hunts Cross Children's Centre L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 Call for Info

10:30am -‐ 11:30am Music and MovementConfident Walkers

Belle Vale Children's Centre L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 Call for Info

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm BAMBIS Breastfeedig Group for Pregnant & New Mums

West Derby Children's CentreBlackmoor Park Primary School

L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 Drop In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Bumps to BabiesPregnancy -‐ 12 months

Belle Vale Children's Centre L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 Call for Info

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Stay and Play Knotty Ash Children's Centreat Dovecot Primary School

L14 0LH 0151 259 4065 Drop In

14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm Music Session (0-‐2years) Dingle Lane Children's Centre L8 9UB 0151 233 4930 Call to Book

15:30pm -‐ 16:30pm Funzone Active (18m -‐ 4yrs)Sport Activities for Families


09:30am -‐ 10:15am Jumping Jacks (12months+)Exercise Disguised as Fun


L18 1JX 0151 233 5399 Drop-‐In

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Grandparents Group West Derby Children's CentreBlackmoor Park Primary School

L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 Drop In, ran by Grandparents

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Childminder Support Drop-‐In Belle Vale Children's Centre L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 Drop-‐In

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Sleep CinicAdvice for good sleep 12m+


L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 Call for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:30am WAM Toddler Group Wellington Avenue Methodist L15 4LE 0151 733 4495 £2.00

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Boogie BabesMusic & Dance for 18m -‐ 4yrs


10:00am -‐ 11:00am Bumps to BabiesPregnancy -‐ 12 months

Hunts Cross Children's Centre L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Story Time Childwall & Woolton CCat Simon Peter Centre, Woolton

L25 5JF 0151 233 5733 Term Time Only

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Weaning Advice Childwall & WooltonChildren's Centre, Rudston Rd

L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Drop-‐In

10:15am -‐ 11:00am Story and Rhyme Time (0-‐4yrs) Allerton Library L18 6HG 0151 233 3069 FREE -‐ Drop In

10:15am -‐ 11:45am Stay & Play Granby CC at Toxteth Library L8 1XF 0151 233 3069 Call for Info

10:30am -‐ 12:00pm Little Explorers (Under 1's) Childwall & WooltonChildren's Centre, Rudston Rd

L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Drop-‐In

11:00am -‐ 12:00pm BAMBIS Bosom BuddiesBreastfeeding Mums Group

Hunts Cross Children's Centre L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 Support & Advice

12:15pm -‐ 13:00pm Sing and Splash Childwall & Woolton CC atWavertree Aquatics

0151 233 5733 Call to Book

13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm Stay & Play, Story & Rhyme18m-‐3yrs (prep for Nursery)


L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm BAMBIS Stay and PlayBreastfeeding Mums Group

Childwall & WooltonChildren's Centre, Rudston Rd

L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Light LunchProvided

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm Gilmour Parent & Toddler Gilmour Infant School L19 9AR 0151 427 6306 £1Term Time

13:15pm -‐ 14:30pm Music & Rhyme Time Tuebrook Children's Centre L6 4BX 0151 233 3830 Call for Info

13:30pm -‐ 14:45pm Come And Meet Each Other(CAMEO) Playgroup

St.Matthew & St.James(Mossley Hill Church), Rose Lane

L18 8DB 0151 724 6391 £1Term Time

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Newsham Park Playgroup Newsham Park Chapel, Sheil Rd L6 7UA 0151 259 4831 50p donation

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Stay and Play Belle Vale Children's Centre L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 Drop-‐In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Stay and Play Granby Children's Centre L8 2TU 0151 233 3200 Drop In

13:30pm -‐ 15:30pm Health Visitor Weigh & AdviceClinic (0-‐2 years)

Garston Children's Centre L19 8JZ 0151 233 6868 Drop-‐In

14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm Jumping Jacks (0-‐4yrs) Childwall & Woolton CCat Simon Peter Centre, Woolton


Liverpool

AC

TIV

ITY

TIM

ETA

BLE

M

T

W

T

F

Tues

day

Tuesday

09:30am -‐ 10:15am Jumping Jacks (12months+)Exercise Disguised as Fun


L18 1JX 0151 233 5399 Drop-‐In

09:30am -‐ 11:00am Grandparents Group West Derby Children's CentreBlackmoor Park Primary School

L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 Drop In, ran by Grandparents

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Childminder Support Drop-‐In Belle Vale Children's Centre L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 Drop-‐In

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Sleep CinicAdvice for good sleep 12m+


L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 Call for Info

09:30am -‐ 11:30am WAM Toddler Group Wellington Avenue Methodist L15 4LE 0151 733 4495 £2.00

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Boogie BabesMusic & Dance for 18m -‐ 4yrs


10:00am -‐ 11:00am Bumps to BabiesPregnancy -‐ 12 months

Hunts Cross Children's Centre L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Story Time Childwall & Woolton CCat Simon Peter Centre, Woolton


10:00am -‐ 11:00am Weaning Advice Childwall & WooltonChildren's Centre, Rudston Rd

L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Drop-‐In

10:15am -‐ 11:00am Story and Rhyme Time (0-‐4yrs) Allerton Library L18 6HG 0151 233 3069 FREE -‐ Drop In

10:15am -‐ 11:45am Stay & Play Granby CC at Toxteth Library L8 1XF 0151 233 3069 Call for Info

10:30am -‐ 12:00pm Little Explorers (Under 1's) Childwall & WooltonChildren's Centre, Rudston Rd

L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Drop-‐In

11:00am -‐ 12:00pm BAMBIS Bosom BuddiesBreastfeeding Mums Group

Hunts Cross Children's Centre L25 0PJ 0151 233 3733 Support & Advice

12:15pm -‐ 13:00pm Sing and Splash Childwall & Woolton CC atWavertree Aquatics

0151 233 5733 Call to Book

13:00pm -‐ 14:30pm Stay & Play, Story & Rhyme18m-‐3yrs (prep for Nursery)


L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm BAMBIS Stay and PlayBreastfeeding Mums Group


L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Light LunchProvided

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm Gilmour Parent & Toddler Gilmour Infant School L19 9AR 0151 427 6306 £1Term Time

13:15pm -‐ 14:30pm Music & Rhyme Time Tuebrook Children's Centre L6 4BX 0151 233 3830 Call for Info

13:30pm -‐ 14:45pm Come And Meet Each Other(CAMEO) Playgroup

St.Matthew & St.James(Mossley Hill Church), Rose Lane

L18 8DB 0151 724 6391 £1Term Time

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Newsham Park Playgroup Newsham Park Chapel, Sheil Rd L6 7UA 0151 259 4831 50p donation

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Stay and Play Belle Vale Children's Centre L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 Drop-‐In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Stay and Play Granby Children's Centre L8 2TU 0151 233 3200 Drop In

13:30pm -‐ 15:30pm Health Visitor Weigh & AdviceClinic (0-‐2 years)


14:00pm -‐ 14:45pm Jumping Jacks (0-‐4yrs) Childwall & Woolton CCat Simon Peter Centre, Woolton


09:15am -‐ 11:30am ABC Play Group St Michael In the HamletChurch Hall, Aigburth

L17 7BD 07950 147 565 /07786 372 750

£1 per family.

09:30am -‐ 10:30am Mini Mighty Movers(2 -‐ 5 years)


L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Aqua Tots Swim & Sing! Tuebrook Children's Centre L6 4BX 0151 233 3830 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Belvidere Tots Belvidere Road Church, Dingle L8 3TQ 07762 788 958 Call for Info

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Bike Right -‐ Cycles Available Garston Children's Centre L19 8JZ 0151 233 6868 Call to Book

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Stay and Play Belle Vale Children's Centre atNorman Pannell School

L27 7AE 0151 233 1705 Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Childminder Support Drop-‐In Dingle Lane Children's Centre L8 9UB 0151 233 4930 Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Parent and Child Group Unitarian Church, Ullet Road L17 2AA 0151 733 1927 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Parent and Toddler Group Greenbank Sports AcademyGreenbank Lane, Liverpool

L17 1AG 0151 280 7757 £2.50 1st child,

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Sticky FingersCraft, Toys, Games & Songs

Frontline Church, Wavertree L15 0FH 0151 733 3373 £3.50 per family

10:30am -‐ 11:00am Once Upon a Story Time(18m+)

Garston Library, Bowden Rd L19 1QN 0151 233 6868 Drop-‐InTerm Time

10:30am -‐ 11:30am Rhyme Time Belle Vale Children's Centre L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 Drop-‐In

11:15am -‐ 12:00pm Baby Ballet Granby Children's Centre L8 2TU 0151 233 3200 Call for info

11:30am -‐ 12:00pm Once Upon a Story Time(0-‐18m)


13:00pm -‐ 14:00pm Gym Buddies 18m+ Tuebrook Children's Centre atAnfield Sports and Com Centre

L6 0AG 0151 233 3830 Call for Info

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm NCT Bumps & BabiesAll Welcome (Preg -‐ 12m)

Big You, Little You75 Garston Old Rd

L19 9AD 07790 729 004 Drop-‐In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Additional Needs Support Group (1st Wed of Month)

Dingle Lane Children's Centre L8 9UB 0151 233 4930 Call for Info

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Diddy Dots to Tiny TotsPlay Session (0-‐2 years)

Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre

L18 1JX 0151 233 5399 Drop-‐In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Stay and Play (0 -‐ 5 yrs) Childwall & WooltonChildren's Centre, Rudston Rd

L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Drop-‐In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Tots & Co Playgroup(0 -‐ 4 years)

Allerton United Reformed Church L18 7HD 07923 541 491 £1 per family.

15:15pm -‐ 16:00pm Baby Bollywood (2-‐5 years) Granby Children's Centre L8 2TU 0151 233 3200 Call for Info

16:00pm -‐ 17:00pm Bookworms (0-‐3 years) Calderstones MansionCalderstones Park

L18 3JD 0151 233 2008 £2 Donation

Liverpool

AC

TIV

ITY

TIM

ETA

BLE

M

T

W

T

F

Wed

nesd

ayW

ednesday

09:15am -‐ 11:30am ABC Play Group St Michael In the HamletChurch Hall, Aigburth

L17 7BD 07950 147 565 /07786 372 750

£1 per family.

09:30am -‐ 10:30am Mini Mighty Movers(2 -‐ 5 years)


L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Aqua Tots Swim & Sing! Tuebrook Children's Centre L6 4BX 0151 233 3830 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Belvidere Tots Belvidere Road Church, Dingle L8 3TQ 07762 788 958 Call for Info

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Bike Right -‐ Cycles Available Garston Children's Centre L19 8JZ 0151 233 6868 Call to Book

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Stay and Play Belle Vale Children's Centre atNorman Pannell School

L27 7AE 0151 233 1705 Drop-‐In

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Childminder Support Drop-‐In Dingle Lane Children's Centre L8 9UB 0151 233 4930 Drop-‐In


10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Parent and Toddler Group Greenbank Sports AcademyGreenbank Lane, Liverpool

L17 1AG 0151 280 7757 £2.50 1st child,



10:30am -‐ 11:00am Once Upon a Story Time(18m+)


10:30am -‐ 11:30am Rhyme Time Belle Vale Children's Centre L25 2RW 0151 233 1705 Drop-‐In

11:15am -‐ 12:00pm Baby Ballet Granby Children's Centre L8 2TU 0151 233 3200 Call for info

11:30am -‐ 12:00pm Once Upon a Story Time(0-‐18m)


13:00pm -‐ 14:00pm Gym Buddies 18m+ Tuebrook Children's Centre atAnfield Sports and Com Centre

L6 0AG 0151 233 3830 Call for Info

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm NCT Bumps & BabiesAll Welcome (Preg -‐ 12m)

Big You, Little You75 Garston Old Rd

L19 9AD 07790 729 004 Drop-‐In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Additional Needs Support Group (1st Wed of Month)

Dingle Lane Children's Centre L8 9UB 0151 233 4930 Call for Info

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Diddy Dots to Tiny TotsPlay Session (0-‐2 years)


L18 1JX 0151 233 5399 Drop-‐In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Stay and Play (0 -‐ 5 yrs) Childwall & WooltonChildren's Centre, Rudston Rd

L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Drop-‐In

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Tots & Co Playgroup(0 -‐ 4 years)

Allerton United Reformed Church L18 7HD 07923 541 491 £1 per family.

15:15pm -‐ 16:00pm Baby Bollywood (2-‐5 years) Granby Children's Centre L8 2TU 0151 233 3200 Call for Info

16:00pm -‐ 17:00pm Bookworms (0-‐3 years) Calderstones MansionCalderstones Park

L18 3JD 0151 233 2008 £2 Donation

09:30am -‐ 10:30am Active Play (2 -‐ 5 years) Hunts Cross CC atSt.Hilda's Church Hall

L25 0NG 0151 233 1705 Drop In

09:30am -‐ 11:30am Garston Park ChurchToddler Group

Island Road, Garston Park L19 1QL 07720 315 840 Term Time Only

09:45am -‐ 11:00am Stay & Play For Babies & Crawlers

Dingle Lane Children's Centre L8 9UB 0151 233 4930 Drop-‐In(6-‐18m)

09:45am -‐ 11:15am Tab Tots Toxteth Tabernacle L8 8AN 0151 709 1907 £1Term Time

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Allergy & Eczema ParentSupport Group


L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 1st Thur of each month

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Roller Stroller (0-‐4 years) Church & MH CC meet at iron bridge in Sefton Park for walk

0151 233 5399 Call to Book

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Roller Stroller (0-‐4 years) Meet at Garston CC for a healthy walk along the shore.

L19 8JZ 0151 233 6868 Call to Book

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Sing-‐Along-‐A-‐Tots (6m -‐ 5yrs) Church & Mossley HillChildren's Centre

L18 1JX 0151 233 5399 Charge for this session

10:00am -‐ 11:30am Parent & Toddler Group(Under 5's)

Tuebrook Children's Centre atTuebrook Hope Centre

L13 7HA 0151 233 3830 Drop In

10:00am -‐ 12:00pm Down Syndrome Support Grp Childwall & WooltonChildren's Centre, Rudston Rd

L16 4PQ 0151 233 5733 Last Thurs of



11:00am -‐ 12:00pm Hub Mums & Tots Hub361, Aigburth Rd(Corner of Woodlands Rd)

L17 0BP FREE Drop In

13:00pm -‐ 15:00pm Sticky FingersCraft, Toys, Games & Songs


13:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Edible Explorers (6m -‐ 5 yrs)Fun & Messy Play

Garston Children's Centre L19 8JZ 0151 233 6868 Call to Book

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm MINNOWS Playgroup(0 -‐ 4 years)

St.Peter's Church, Woolton L25 5JF 0151 428 6810 £1Term Time

14:00pm -‐ 15:00pm Movers and Thinkers Hunts Cross Children's Centre L25 0PJ 0151 233 1705 Drop In

09:00am -‐ 11:45am Health Visitor Baby Club Dingle Lane Children's Centre L8 9UB 0151 233 4930 Advice available

09:30am -‐ 10:30am Parent's TimeChat, Tea & Play

Tuebrook Children's Centre L6 4BX 0151 233 3830 Drop In

09:30am -‐ 10:30am Story & Rhyme Time Toxteth Library, Windsor Street L8 1XF 0151 233 3069 FREE -‐ Drop In

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Tiny Reads (under 5's)Stories, Songs & Craft

Calderstones MansionCalderstones Park

L18 3JD 0151 233 2008 £2 Donation

10:00am -‐ 11:00am Wonderful Busy OnesSensory Play -‐ Treasure Basket


L12 9EY 0151 233 6202 Drop In forUnder 1's

10:00am -‐ 11:30am BAMBIS Bosom BuddiesBreastfeeding Mums Group


10:00am -‐ 12:00pm City Tots (0 -‐ 5 years) 2 Blackburne Place, City Centre L8 7PE 0151 703 1870 FREE -‐ Drop In




11:15am -‐ 12:00pm Early Maths & Science Play Granby Children's Centre L8 2TU 0151 233 3200 Session with Helena

12:15pm -‐ 13:00pm Little Fishes Swimming Fun(8wks -‐ 2 years)

Garston CC at Springwood HeathPrimary School

L19 4TL 0151 233 6868 Call Mon to Book

12:30pm -‐ 14:30pm Parent and Toddler Group Greenbank Sports AcademyGreenbank Lane, Liverpool

L17 1AG 0151 280 7757 £2.50 1st child,

13:30pm -‐ 15:00pm Drop In Play Session for Children with SEN/Disabilities


L18 1JX 0151 233 5399 Drop-‐In

Life ’s a beach. . .

Tips for Travelling with Tots

5Top Essentials For a Baby-Friendly HolidayWe can often get bogged down trying to ensure we have all

essential baby items at hand when on holiday. But what do you really need and what can you live without?

Experts in luxury baby-friendly holidays, Tots To Travel, reveal their top five ‘must-have’ items for a stress-free holiday with baby.

1 Blackout blinds Creating the right sleep environment can

make the difference between a good night’s sleep and a bad one. With light

evenings will the room be dark enough? Before you book your holiday check that

there are sufficient blinds, shutters or curtains to block out the light come baby’s bedtime. You don’t want to find yourself

trying to attach bin bags to your windows! Or consider packing a travel black-out blind.

2 This is something you can’t pack in your suitcase! If you’re

staying somewhere with a pool and your little-one is on

the move, this is a must have for safety and peace of mind. The alternative is that you spend most of the holiday on edge

keeping little-one away from the pool. Check before you book that the pool is enclosed by a

fence, hard cover or net.

Pool Barrier

3Non slip bath mat

Bath-time is part of many babies bedtime routine at home and on holiday. As

mums ourselves we’ve experienced the near impossible task of trying to bath

baby without a non-slip mat. This is an item you could pack in your suitcase. It’s much

better that it’s there for you when you arrive, so ask if one is provided before you book.

4 Baby blender If you’re in the early stages of weaning

then it’s likely that some form of blender will be your new best friend.

If you’re staying at a hotel ask if they’re happy to blend food for your

baby. If you’re self-catering then ask if they provide a blender or masher. Without this

it could make meal times very tricky.

5Children’s books, indoor

and outdoor toys Gathering up your little ones favourite toys and books can take up a significant amount

of packing space but are a must-have. It’s best to book somewhere that is geared up for families. Ask if they provide baby toys

and books, leaving you room for that new bikini or two!

When booking a Tots To Travel holiday, all the above items are ready and waiting for you when you

arrive, at no extra cost. This includes an Essential Kit Guarantee of over twenty items from blackout blinds and blenders to barried-ed pools and baby

monitors. For more information visit: www.totstotravel.co.uk

or call: 0845 269 4126

For Baby For Toddler For Pre-Schooler

Mummy and Me’s Top 3 Products for Travelling with Tots

TravelTopProducts.indd 1 05/05/2015 02:48

NINE DELIGHTFUL COTTAGES IN GLORIOUS DEVON

Run by families for families

www.torridgehouse.co.uk

Outdoor Heated Pool

Animals to Watch, Help Feed & Cuddle - rabbits, hens, pigs and more!

Play & Games Rooms

Lots of Garden Play

Idyllic, relaxed, picturesque setting on edge of sleepy village

2,3,4 & 5 bedroom luxury accomodation

est 1987

01805 622 542

torridgehouse.indd 1 27/04/2015 00:44

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

orridge House on the edge of a sleepy Devon village has holiday cottages surrounded by farmland where children and their families can help

feed rabbits, hens, pigs, pony and lots of other creatures. The setting is idyllic and provides lots of interesting things to do and see in an easy going and friendly atmosphere.

There are 9 cottages in private extensive gardens with wide open play spaces. The heated outdoor seasonal swimming pool has a baby splash pool, the play room has lots of toys for young children. The games room provides for the older children, while the library has books and games for all ages. There is free wifi in the library and in most of the cottages. In term times at Torridge House Cottages all the children are under 5.

The animal feeding is a gently paced and engrossing experience where the well being of the children and the animals is the highest priority. From an early age children find the animals, their environment and

their care quite enthralling, it is a joy to see their delight from being with and helping with the animals.

On the little farm the pigs are always excited about their food; the ducks and chickens enjoy being let out, the baby rabbits and baby mice in the all-weather house love meeting the children and the pony looks forward to handfuls of freshly pulled grass.

Torridge House Cottages is in a glorious part of Devon with grassy single track roads, tall hedgerows, fabulous views, sandy beaches, country walks, quaint fishing villages, market towns, country pubs, beautiful gardens and excellent family attractions.

The cottages range in styles and sizes; they are comfortable, warm and very well equipped with nursery equipment freely available.

For more details please phone 01805 622 542 or see

www.torridgehouse.co.uk

TTips for Travelling with Tots


Early Years

Annabel Karmel’sPerfect Picnic With spring in full bloom, what better

way to welcome those warmer days than with my tasty recipes – perfect for

picnics and packed lunches.

INGREDIENTS100g shell pasta15g carrot, peeled and grated4 spring onions, washed and sliced1 tomato, deseeded and diced2 tbsp tinned sweetcorn, drained1 tbsp fresh chopped basil25g ham, sliced25g cooked chicken, dicedSalt and pepper

DRESSING1 tbsp cider vinegar3 tbsp olive oil2 tsp soy sauce2 tsp honey

METHOD1. Cook the pasta following the packet instructions.2. Drain and refresh the pasta in cold water.3. Mix with the remaining salad ingredients.4. Mix together the ingredients for the dressing and pour over the salad.5. Season to taste.

HAM AND CHICKENPASTA SALAD

MAKES 4 PORTIONSPREP: 10 MINS

COOKING: 10 MINS


INGREDIENTS100g small new potatoes1 tbsp olive oil1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped1 courgette, diced or grated2 tomatoes, skinned, de-seeded and roughly chopped4 eggs1 tbsp milk2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheesesalt and pepper

METHOD1. Bring a lightly salted saucepan of water to the boil, add the new potatoes, reduce the pan

SPANISH OMELETTE

Annabel Karmel’s

to a simmer and cook the potatoes for about 12 minutes, until tender. Drain, leave to cool and then cut into slices.2. Heat the oil in an 18-20 cm non-stick frying pan. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the chopped courgette and sauté for about 6 minutes. 3. When the courgette is cooked, add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, then stir in the sliced new potatoes.4. Beat the eggs together with the milk, parmesan cheese and a little seasoning. 5. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and cook over a medium heat for about 4 minutes or until the eggs are set underneath.6. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to high. Place the frying pan under the grill with the handle sticking out if not metal and cook for about 3 minutes until golden and set.7. Take out and when the omelette is cold, cut into wedges and wrap in foil.


COOKING: 35 MINS

INGREDIENTS2 large flour tortillas2 tablespoons light mayonnaise4 thin slices of pastrami1 dill pickle or gherkin, thinly sliced1 tomato, washed, deseeded and sliceda handful of shredded green lettuce, washedsalt and pepper

METHOD1. Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds and place on a board.2. Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise over one half of each tortilla. 3. On top of the mayonnaise, put 2 slices of pastrami, half the dill pickle or gherkin slices, half the tomato slices and half the lettuce. 4. Add some seasoning, then roll up the tortillas. 5. Diagonally slice each wrap into two.

PASTRAMI, DILL PICKLE AND TOMATO WRAP

MINI BANANA MUFFINSINGREDIENTS1 medium egg½ tsp vanilla extract55g soft light brown sugar1 large, very ripe banana, well mashed55ml sunflower oil 85g wholemeal flour½ tsp baking powder½ tsp bicarbonate soda¼ tsp ground cinnamonPinch salt (omit for under one years)


METHOD1. Preheat oven to 180C/160C Fan. Line 2 mini muffin tins with mini muffin liners.2. Beat the eggs and sugar together until thick, stir in the banana and oil.3. Sift on the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon and salt (if using). Then add the vanilla extract and bran left in the sieve, to the bowl too.4. Stir together until just combined.5. Spoon into muffin cases (around 2/3 full) and bake 12-14 minutes, until risen and firm to the touch. 6. Remove and cool.7. Store in an airtight box for up to 3 days or freeze (defrost at room temp approx 1 hour). MAKES 24 MUFFINS

PREP: 10 MINS COOK: 12-14 MINS

www.ceremonybywojcik.com

ceremonyfullpage2015.indd 1 26/04/2015 23:01

Words: Sonia Ackland-Snow Managing Director of Ceremony Ltd UK agent for Wojcik Fashion Group

Since first appearing in Mummy and Me Magazine a lot has changed for us both as a brand and as a family.

What is the history of the brand?

Our brands are Wojcik (pronounced Voy-cheek), and Ceremony By Wojcik. The brand was established in 1987 by Mrs Illona Wojcik hence the company name Wojcik Fashion Group. The beautiful collection starts from 3-6 months and offers clothing for up to 12 years in age. All the clothing is designed and manufactured in Poland to the highest quality. Our clothing is the best and anyone who has one of our pieces will know how our garments wash well and retain their quality.

So what has changed with the brand?

Last September, I became the sole Managing Director of Ceremony Ltd here in the UK. My children are my inspiration and the support of my husband James and Mother Halina has been amazing. I know that in the Children’s clothing industry there are a lot of Mother / Daughter teams, Family run businesses. You can clearly see that passion.

Back in February, the brand successfully participated at the Bubble Trade Fair in London, we showcased a few collections for AW2015. It was also a great opportunity to meet the lovely Michelle from Mummy and Me with her three beautiful princesses. I was so amazed at the amount of Mothers who were hands on and working within the children’s industry.

The exposure at Bubble was superb for us and

we gained a lot of independent stockists which was great! Many of these are across the North West region making our brand more accessible for Mummy and Me readers. We realise Rome wasn’t built in a day, but we are very happy with the stockists who have chosen to stock our brand. For details of your local stockists or to purchase online, visit our website www.ceremonywojcik.com

And what has changed for your family?

I am happily to report that I am about to expect our third baby within the next few weeks. At the same time, I am relocating our flagship store nearer to home which will be based in Windsor/Ascot, Berkshire.

What next for Ceremony by Wojcik?

Our next plan is to re-develop our website with better in-depth images to show the quality and detail of our clothing collections. I will also be opening an Instagram account as this seems to be the way forwards. In June , we will all be off to the headquarters in Poland to view Spring/Summer 2016 collections .

How can we find out more?

To view our current Spring/ Summer collections, please visit our website www.ceremonywojcik.com

There you can also download our full catalogue for Wojcik and Ceremony collections.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for special offers.

Business

& Babies

Early YearsEarly Years

Ceremony By Wojcik


great gift idea!

Buy online at

Exclusive 10% OFF for Mummy&Me readersenter code MUMMY&ME at the checkout

Find / Follow / Share

Toy strollers with a pinch more ooh la laCheck out our hip, hand made collection for kids with style...

PRESS AD_A5.indd 1 23/02/2015 15:25

Pimp my Stroller came about after sisters Hana Laws and Melanie Sramek-Bennett hit on a groovy

upcycling project for their youngest kids aged two and three.

Where did the business idea come from?

As avid followers of Gok Wan and Dawn O’Porter’s ‘don’t chuck, restyle it’ philosophy they transformed some toy strollers by making brand new covers. Friends and family loved them and started spreading the word so they set about sourcing more vintage and unusual fabric for a range of stylish, fun toy strollers for boys and girls to enjoy.

What were your background prior to setting up the business?

Hana’s background is in the financial services industry in the City of London so she became the business head. As a Graphic Designer and Art Director Melanie is the creative eye. Between them they had all the skills needed to set up the business as part of their busy family and working lives.

Both love ‘hand made’ - so each stroller cover is completely unique. They were taught to sew by their Mum, who, inspired by her father, made all the bed linen, curtains and soft furnishings for his Brighton B&B. It’s not officially a family trade, but there is an inherited love of making that both are very proud of.

How do you manage the work-life balance?

As working mums there had not been much time for sisterly fun, but Pimp My Stroller has changed that. Talking daily on stroller matters has given the sisters’ relationship a new lease of life and injected the business with a lot of heart and soul.

Melanie and Hana have proved that doing what you love can indeed fit in with your working and family life. With a business model that plays to their individual strengths and a product that spreads a little sunshine to kids and parents, it’s smiles all round.

Where can we purchase from and find our more?

Buy online at www.pimpmystroller.co.ukFind, follow and share with us on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram


Business

& Babies

Early Years

Sister Sister

Graco has added to its best selling Evo range with the launch of the sleek, slim and stylish Evo Avant. This revamped must-have is lightweight with a contemporary urban style perfect for city living.

Available in both Silver Grey and Navy, the Evo Avant comes with premium quilted cushioning and has all the latest in pushchair innovations associated with Graco’s flagship Evo.

Padded seats and a cocoon-like covered seat area create a comforting and inviting area to keep your little one snug and protected from the cold. And because the Evo Avant includes a large canopy and shopping basket, it’s ideal for getting out and about whatever the weather.

The Graco Evo Avant is suitable from birth and features a three position recline from upright to full lie flat and boasts a fully reversible seat with adjustable calf support for your baby’s comfort. The convenient one-hand fold makes this stroller the perfect travel companion to take on any journey and lends itself perfectly to busy parents on the go who want style, convenience and comfort in one.

Graco Evo Avant, exclusively from Mothercare, RRP: £299.99

For more information on Graco products visit www.graco.co.uk www.facebook.com/gracobaby

3 seats in 1u lt ra li

g htw

eigh

t

suita

ble from birth

Tested & Approved

Mum

my and Me

APPROVED

If you’re looking for a pushchair that is stylish and

sophisticated, comfy for your child, user friendly and great value for money - then the Graco Evo Avant is definitely the

pushchair for you!”Mummy and Me Magazine

Daddy and Me

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Home birth is something that has gained increasing popularity and for many good reasons. However, for

our son’s birth, we were extremely lucky to be at the hospital or it is my firm belief that he would not be with us today.

Before our eldest son was born, my wife and I both did all the ‘right’ things. We attended childbirth classes through NCT, wrote a birth plan, packed the hospital bag, took a tour of the maternity unit, my wife took vitamins, ate healthily and did pregnancy yoga. Yet none of this prepared us for the moment the plan went out of the window.

Throughout the pregnancy everything progressed as expected with no cause for concern. At ten days passed the due date, the baby was not moving as much so we were advised to go into hospital for induction. We were there for a good long wait, sustained mainly by magazines and jelly babies, until the drugs kicked in and labour began.

Once he’d started to emerge, the staff were happy everything was progressing normally...until it wasn’t.

And then they hit the big red button on the wall...

The midwives words of “we’re about to sound an alarm, don’t panic” did nothing to reassure me and neither did to sound of bells ringing or the number of doctors and nurses that ran into the room. The baby had Shoulder Dystocia which can happen even in completely normal pregnancies without any earlier signs of it being likely.

After delivery of the baby’s head, the shoulders get ‘stuck’ in the pelvis. It happens in 0.58 - 0.70% of vaginal births - a small risk of happening, but had we not been in hospital.

The most common procedure is the

McRoberts’ manoeuvre - the mother draws up her legs against her abdomen then posterolateral pressure is applied with traction on the fetal head. This is the most effective procedure with a 90% success rate and thankfully it worked for us. Had we been at home though, would there have been a professional who knew how to help?

Now it could be argued that even though it was their ‘nightmare’ scenario, the midwife could have performed this maneuver. However, shortly after he was born is became quickly apparent that our baby had suffered from the compression of the umbilical cord within the birth canal.

Once born, babies are given a score out of ten, called an APGAR score which essentially measures their health at birth. Anything over seven is normal and anything below 3 is critical. Our baby’s score was 2 and I will never forget the sign of my blue, limp baby being rushed out of the room to be resuscitated and given oxygen. Being in hospital they had everything they needed to bring him round and ensure he was unharmed.

Five years later, we now have two gorgeous children. Had we not been in hospital, with the fantastic staff and resources, I have no doubt in my mind he wouldn’t be with us today. Had we been at home, it may have all been very different. There might only be a 1 in 100 chance of this happening, but I feel that being in hospital meant he is with us today. So I would encourage you to discuss all options with your midwife and ask about situations like this should you decide to opt for a homebirth.

Andy CoyneImprove Personal Training

www.improvepersonaltraining.co.uk

For more information on Commando Dad: Basic Training, Commando Dad Raw Recruits, or to share any experiences or advice with dads on the Commando Dad forums, please go to:

www.commandodad.com, of follow Neil on Twitter @Commandodad.

IMPLEMENTING PLAN BWords: Andy Coyne

Personal Trainer & Father of Two.


Creative Learning

Words by: Matthew Normansell, Eden Wild Food

The idea of wild food identification may seem

overwhelming to some, but it need not be so. There’s no

need to be able to identify everything straight away, choose a few examples of what grows locally, and learn how to ID them and their lookalikes.

With the advent of forest schools and a greater appreciation for nature and its mental and physical health benefits for children, foraging is a truly interactive way to appreciate the natural world around us. There is nothing more simple to put you in touch with your environment than learning about it so you can feed yourself from it. Once you appreciate what nature provides us with, the more you respect it.

A few of my spring favourites are emerging now, including the tips of the humble Nettle (Urtica dioica) beating spinach for

As a general rule of thumb it is unwise to try anything new if you are pregnant in

case of any adverse effects on you or your baby. This applies

even more so to wild food, some of which may contain chemical compounds that are fine when not pregnant but harmful if you are i.e.

some pine needles can induce miscarriage in animals, some plants stimulate milk flow, numerous herbal remedies and

pharmaceutical medicines are not recommended during

pregnancy.

Rather than provide you with crafts this issue, we decided we would encourage you to head outdoors and explore your surroundings for some creative inspiration. You may decide to; collect some shells on the seashore, makes some leaf or bark rubbings, count creepy crawlies, get your wellies on for some muddy puddle fun, blow some dandelion clocks, make a daisy chain or any of the many fun things you can do exploring your surroundings including Foraging...

Outdoor Learning& Foraging Foods

www.edenwildfood.co.uk

nutrition, and makes an excellent soup, or used in place of spinach in any recipe.

Another easy to identify plant is garlic mustard or hedge garlic (Alliaria petiolata) with a

mild garlicky taste its a great addition to salads or used as greens in cooking. Wild garlic (Allium Ursinum) must get a mention of course, so versatile, there really is no need to buy any shop bought onion or garlic from March to June.

A slightly more unusual suggestion would be the much maligned Japanese Knotweed. This invasive species is actually a tasty substitute to rhubarb, it also makes a great wine. Do make sure your patch has not been spray with pesticides, and harvest only the first 6-12” of shoots, taking care not to spread it to other areas.

Find your nearest iCandy stockist at www.icandyworld.com*Limited promotion. Subject to available stock. Colour of seat liner may vary. For more details visit www.icandyworld.com

Now with FREE seat liner

Mummy and Me Magazine - May 2015

Documents

Transcript of Mummy and Me Magazine - May 2015