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MEDIA PACK SPRING/SUMMER 2016 Welcome to baby london little london and The only luxury lifestyle magazines for stylish parents in and around the capital WELCOME Welcome to Baby London and Little London, the only luxury, lifestyle magazines for stylish, affluent parents in and around the capital. Our parenting portfolio has been designed to guide and inspire aspirational parents through parenthood, from pregnancy to the next stage of the adventure that is childhood. With a combined readership of 200,000, we source the very best for our readers, providing them with expert advice from industry leaders. With contributors including Carole Middleton, Elizabeth Hurley, Marina Fogle, Caprice and Annabel Karmel, and professional advice from the likes of Zita West, Louisa van den Bergh, Dr Chiara Hunt and Dr Etienne Horner among other Harley Street favourites, no stone is left unturned when it comes to family life in London. Baby Hampshire and Baby Surrey are Baby London’s regional cousins, bursting with local information, while sharing Baby Baby London’s best bits! baby london PARTY TIME PARTY TIME Sweets Parcel Cake £22, fionacairns.com “Fill these fabric bags with goodies for guests to take home with them.” Island G LIVIN Fabric Party Bags £7.99 for three, partypieces.co.uk “Babies love balloons and these numbered versions are great for a first birthday party.” Birthday Balloons Age 1 £1.79 for five, partypieces.co.uk “I love vintage-inspired clothing for children and Rachel Riley has such beautiful designs. The perfect look for a Peter Rabbit party.” CAROLE’S TOP TIP “Choose a classic theme that will appeal to all your guests, whatever their age” “Peter Rabbit is a childhood classic that I am particularly fond of.” Striped Smock Set £85, Rosebud Peter Pan Collar Dress £69, rachelriley.co.uk Peter Rabbit Range From £3.29, partypieces.co.uk babylondon.co.uk Covering the journey from pregnancy to new motherhood and beyond, Baby London tackles everything from health-related features written by experts to the very latest fashion trends in maternity and babywear. Beautifully designed, packed with shopping pages, product reviews, lifestyle stories and celebrity contributors, the magazine is a luxurious treat for expectant and new parents. REAL LIFE REAL LIFE “Fiona Cairns makes the best Victoria sponge! There will be smiles all round when your guests taste this delicious cake scattered with white chocolate sweets and handmade ‘Dolly Mixtures’. I particularly love the hand-tied pink gingham ribbon.” “I’ve just discovered this amazing husband and wife team, Fed by Ned. The beetroot brownie is simply delicious, and perfect for your little one to enjoy too.” “The tales of Beatrix Potter come to life with these beautiful hand-iced biscuits.” “Set up a ball pit Alphabet Bunting From £2.25, shopmerimeri.co.uk and friends.” for your baby Pit, £18, elc.co.uk Hexagon Ball Set the scene with a Beatrix Potter themed table MO TH ER AN D N EW N EW BA BY DE SIG N ER H ER JEW ELL ERY ON WE LCO MI NG SIG NIN G TH E s DE Kat e Ma vroELI Z AB E TH AN D CO LLE C TIO N HIN RC A Z A AN U A G SE STU N NIN “This super-stylish bunting is the perfect way to spell out your child’s name on their big day.” Beatrix Potter Biscuit Tin £39.50, biscuiteers.com Beetroot Brownie Tray £7.50, fedbyned.com “These cute Peter Rabbit invitations will create a buzz ahead of the big day.” “This knitted cotton romper featuring a bunny and fluffy tail is adorable.” Peter Rabbit Party Invitations £7.99 for eight, partypieces.co.uk Stella McCartney Bunny Body £55, stellamccartney.com TIME FOR PRESENTS 1 “There’s no escaping how old they are with these brilliant Breton-style tops!” 2 Kate, Forbes and baby Azaan soak up the sun in their Mauritian paradise 3 1. Stacking Blocks £15, jojomamanbebe.co.uk 2. Framed Print £25, johnlewis.com 3. Jack in a Box £21.60, johnlewis.com Age 1 Stripey T-shirts £14.99, partypieces.co.uk babylondon.co.uk | JUL/AUG 2015 | 79 78 | JUL/AUG 2015 | babylondon.co.uk BL_72_Carole first birthdays_CL.indd 78 10/06/2015 16:29 babylondon.co.uk | MAY/JUN 2015 | 119 118 | MAY/JUN 2015 | babylondon.co.uk 10/06/2015 14:22 BL_124_Kate Mavros v2.indd 118 07/04/2015 08:37 BL_124_Kate Mavros v2.indd 119 07/04/2015 08:38 SHOPPING 1 1. Summer Holiday Playsuit £22, boden.co.uk 2. Top £29, patachou.com and Floral Trousers £42, stellamccartney.com 3. Check Embellished Dress £14, johnlewis.com 4. Blouse and Floral Print Short Set £12, next.co.uk 5. Clifton Rose Baby Teddy £8, cathkidston.com 6. Polarn O. Pyret Baby Stripe Romper £19, johnlewis.com 7. Mimi Wrap Dress and Knicker £18, monsoon.co.uk 8. Pure Cotton Floral Romper £8, marksandspencer.com 9. Floral Tulip-Back One-piece £14.95, gap.co.uk 10. Levi’s Baby Floral Trousers £34, johnlewis.com 11. Stars and Dreams Bibshorts Sets £16, mothercare.com 12. Tropical Polo Shirt £10, mamasandpapas.com 13. Fruity Print Bloomers and Dress Set £37.50, petit-bateau.co.uk BL_72_Carole first birthdays_CL.indd 79 3 Surf 2 £700, silvercrossbaby.com Baby Bottle £12.99, ahipkid.com Undersea Explorer £6, jojomamanbebe.co.uk Duck Push Toy £49, bluealmonds.co.uk SHOP THE SHOOT HELLO yellow BEAUTIFUL BUMP 4 2 5 6 Baby will be all smiles frolicking in this happy shade Yellow Teepee Basket £59, olliella.com Kite Dungarees £31, yoox.com Yellow Ruffle Baby Bubble $62, isabelgarreton.com Ralph Lauren Floral Dress £85, harrods.com Freshen up your florals! We’ve picked the very best bunch for your baby BEAUTIFUL BAGS 7 8 L'asticot Seahorse Romper £28, oscarandolivia.co.uk 9 Pudding Trousers £42, stellamccartney.com Pink Lining Wanderlust Rucksack, Cottage Flowers £79 | pinklining.com/uk 10 Roberto Cavalli Floral Bag £313 | childrensalon.com Adeline Yellow Dress £77, bonpoint.com Baby Socks £19, bonpoint.com Blune Kids Ice Cream Knit £39.83, smallable.com Kimono Maxi Dress, £385, Pazuki for Blossom Mother & Child. Engraved Heritage Coin Necklace, £85, épanoui. Citrine Ring, £25, Pebble London. Shoes, £350, Stuart Weitzman at Selfridges. 11 PHOTOGR APHY: KEN COPSEY ST YLING: COURTNEY ROBINSON HAIR AND MAKEUP: L AUR ENCE CLOSE MODEL: VICKY LENTON Duck Booties £15, cathkidston.com Alouette Bloomers £22.99, chateaudesable.co.uk Opal Flamingo Dress ¤42, igloandindi.com/en 12 Match cute stripes with florals for mixed print style perfection 13 Rainbow Rose Nappy Bag £54.17 | cathkidston.com babylondon.co.uk | MAY/JUN 2015 | 31 BL_69_Shop the shoot_NM_CL.indd 67 09/06/2015 19:13 BL_42_Maternity shoot_BM_NM_CL.indd 44 07/04/2015 18:09 BL_42_Maternity shoot_BM_NM_CL.indd 45 07/04/2015 18:09 BL_25_ColourProduct_CL_ED_NM.indd 31 07/04/2015 15:46 FOOD FOOD DEVELOPMENT Busy Shapes App More than just PLAY DO WE U N DER E STIMATE TH E IM PORTANCE OF PL AY ? Caroline Leeper LOOKS AT TH E EFFEC TS PL AY TIM E HAS ON YOU R BABY ’S DEVELOPM ENT AN D FUTU R E kitchen. I am so glad I did, it is a wonderful, exciting experience and you will be surprised at the flavours your little one will enjoy. I’ve teamed up with Baby London to help make weaning that bit easier for you. From their very first tastes at six months or so, to exploring new flavours and textures, here are a variety of recipes that are guaranteed to tantalise their taste buds. Annabel Karmel’s Quick & Easy Weaning is out now (Ebury Press, £9.99). Filled with 100 fast, tasty and nutritious recipes, planners and feeding guides, Annabel is on hand to help give your baby the best start. BLUEBERRY, PEAR AND BANANA PURÉE You usually add banana to this recipe but if you fancy something different why not try blueberry, pear and peach? If the purée is very runny you can thicken it with some baby cereal or some crushed rusk. INGRE DIE NTS 2 pears, peeled and diced 150g blueberries 1 banana, sliced METHOD Put the pears and blueberries into a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes until soft. Add the banana and blend until smooth. EXPLORING TASTES AND TEXTURES FOR THE FIRST TIME IS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE babylondon.co.uk | MAR/APR 2015 | 123 122 | MAR/APR 2015 | babylondon.co.uk BL_122_Annabel Karmel_NM_ED.indd 122 ight from the first moment, it seems the most natural thing in the world to want to cuddle, coo, tickle, sing to, and – the age-old favourite – play peek-a-boo with your baby. It is instinctive and we’ve been doing it for centuries. The resounding conclusion of a growing body of research is that we are doing the right thing. There is more recognition than ever before that play is fundamental to a baby’s development, health and general wellbeing. Play is the primary means by which babies build physical, cognitive and social skills. Although a tiny baby may not be capable of playing in the same way a toddler might, age-appropriate games and toys will help your baby reach important developmental milestones. Children learn to interact with the world around them by engaging with others and by imitating their actions, sounds and behaviours. Take, for example, the act of rolling a small, soft ball across the floor to your baby. The tactile ball can be picked up, squeezed and its physical shape understood. Equally, your baby will be encouraged to move, maybe crawl, and to learn how their body works and how to control it. Also, the gentle flow of conversation that goes hand in hand with play is essential for your baby’s understanding of language. R SUITABLE FROM 6 MONTHS • MAKES 3 PORTIONS ntroducing your baby to the wonderful world of food is a big milestone. And with different tastes and textures to discover, it can often be tricky to know where to begin with weaning. Just like many mums, I didn’t quite know where to start when I first began weaning my son. The process felt quite daunting, but I decided to roll up my sleeves and get experimenting in the I Maya Organic Peppy Five Hand-crafted and great for counting and developing motor skills. £26.25 | iglookids.co.uk Toys we Shusha – Zoo Annabel Karmel Annabel Karmel HAS RUSTLED U P SOM E WE ANING WON DER S THAT AR E PER FEC T FOR MINI MOUTH FU L S Bath time has never been so much fun. With an in-built motion sensor, sound effects and sing-a-long songs, this bath toy will teach your baby all about colours, animals and shapes as they splash. £15.99 | vtech.co.uk LOVE Weaning with PHOTOGRAPHY: RAY GAUBERT, ISTOCK FREQUENCY: Bi-monthly COVER PRICE: £3.99 READERSHIP: 100,000 PAGINATION: 166 pages FORMAT: 230 x 300 ADVERTISING RATIO: 30-35% Bath Friends Turtle An App for toddlers designed to expand their reasoning skills with puzzles using shapes, colours and challenges. £1.49 | itunes.apple.com 10/02/2015 15:04 BL_122_Annabel Karmel_NM_ED.indd 123 10/02/2015 12:38 In many ways though, play can seem trivial, especially when it’s often cited that a child’s brain develops more rapidly in the first five years of its life than at any other point – surely parents should be making the most of these valuable years with educational activities? But Dr Amanda Gummer, a leading expert in the field, makes a strong case for the links of playful, mental stimulation on brain development and success in later life. When the brain scans of babies who are stimulated Toddlers can get creative and make real and imagined animals. Simply click the magnetic wooden body parts together and away you go (2+). £60 | thekidwho.eu “Social development is correlated with academic achievement,” Dr Gummer continues. Meaning that a child starting school with well-developed social skills “will be much more likely to do well at GCSE level than a child who can read and write on entering school but who lacks those skills”. Nature also gives us a helping hand. Babies are naturally inquisitive; they love to explore and seek out the new. But it’s important that parents are not too hard on themselves. Alphabet Frieze This pretty ABC chart introduces even the tiniest of tots to the alphabet using recognisable objects. £14 | mrsbooth.com A CHILD STARTING SCHOOL WITH DEVELOPED SOCIAL SKILLS WILL BE MUCH MORE LIKELY TO DO WELL IN THEIR GCSES are compared to those of babies who are left alone for long periods of time the “physical difference in brain structures and density is shocking”. By the time children go to school, those with early mental stimulation have had a head start on their peers and are likely to remain in the lead. In those early years, parents therefore play a significant role in their child’s later success. “The best kind of play is led by the child and encouraged by the parents,” says Dr Gummer. “So children are supported in exploring the world at their own pace and in a way that makes most sense to them.” It’s the carefree and varied forms of play, which involve plenty of social interaction, that remain the most valuable. So rekindle your inner child, because it’s playtime! bl Jungly Tails Book Get to know the animals by their tails. Packed full of different colours and textures, this soft book is perfect for inquisitive babies and it has a carry-loop for car trips to deepest darkest Peru. £10 | jellycat.com babylondon.co.uk | MAY/JUN 2015 | 139 138 | MAY/JUN 2015 | babylondon.co.uk BL_174_TimeToPlay_BG_ED.indd 138 Plus-Plus Midi Range An interactive building kit that promotes cognitive understanding and creativity. Plus it’s from Denmark – the same country that brought us LEGO. Need we say more? From £9.99 to £36.99 | toyella.com 07/04/2015 08:28 BL_174_TimeToPlay_BG_ED.indd 139 07/04/2015 15:49 little london RUNNING RUNNING HEAD HEAD PARTIES PARTIES THIS PAGE LOIS WEARS LETI DRESS, £139, CARAMEL BABY & CHILD. RIBBED SHORT SOCKS, £5, LA COQUETA. METALLIC SNEAKERS, £19.99, ZARA. Our contributing editor, Carole Middleton, set up her family business, Party Pieces, in 1987 after struggling to find party decorations for her own children’s parties “Hanging a pinata from a tree makes for an explosive party game. I love being imaginative with the fillings.” MEXICAN PINATA £12.99 PARTYPIECES.CO.UK littlelondonmagazine.co.uk Our family-focused magazine is the perfect companion for parents of children aged two to 10 years old, and includes fashion shoots and shopping guides, travel advice, food pages and an indispensable education section, as well as interviews with celebrity parents and industry experts. From party planning with Carole Middleton to crafty activities with mybaba.com’s Leonora Bamford, we have everything covered for a young family. RIGHT PAGE MEG WEARS MEL MAJORETTE ALL-INONE, £87, STELLA MCCARTNEY KIDS. RIBBED KNEE-HIGH SOCKS, £6, LA COQUETA. RITZ TRAINERS, FROM £101, STELLA MCCARTNEY KIDS. SUNGLASSES, £2.99, H&M. “Croquet is perfect for everyone from two year olds to 99 year olds! Leave it set up all summer so it’s ready to play.” CROQUET SET £28 LAURAASHLEY.COM OUTDOOR PARTI ES WITH CAROLE MIDDLETON I ’S TOP TIP 52 52 LL_44_Carole Middleton.indd 52 new products and I’m delighted to share my favourite finds with Little London readers. We’ve always believed that parties do not have to be lavish and expensive occasions and it’s amazing what you can achieve by being clever and creative. For this issue, I’m focusing on outdoor parties, which are perfect for the summer months, be it in your back garden or in the local park. Children love being out in the fresh air and there’s nothing better than hosting a party outside, plus it saves on tidying up! If you have the space, be well-prepared with a host of outdoor activities. Classic sports day games are great as everyone will know what to do, and there’s nothing better for burning off some excess energy! 06/05/2015 17:35 “There are few bigger draws for children at a party than a bouncy castle!” PHOTOGRAPHER: ABI CAMPBELL ART DIRECTION & STYLING: ISABELLE BRANSON HAIR & MAKEUP: AMY ATKINS LITTLE TIKES 8X8 BOUNCY CASTLE £179.99 ARGOS.CO.UK 53 53 LITTLELONDONMAGAZINE.CO.UK LITTLELONDONMAGAZINE.CO.UK BESPOKE SPORTS CAKE CAKESBYROBIN.CO.UK FROM GAMES IDEAS TO STYLING SUGGESTIONS, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO HOST A MAGICAL SUMMER PARTY am thrilled to have joined the Little London team and look forward to updating you on the most exciting products and trends from within the children’s entertainment industry. I came up with the idea for Party Pieces when my children were small and I was frustrated with the complete lack of party paraphernalia on the market. It was impossible to find anything easily in the shops and trying to find value-for-money party bag fillers was a complete nightmare! This prompted Michael and I to launch our own small mail order company from a shed in our back garden in 1987, and whilst we’ve grown in size, we’re still very much a family business. I love sourcing and developing CAROLE hes and s from tree branc Drape decoration perfect for and bunting are bushes – pom poms tive colourful and effec this and are really ANYONE FOR TENNIS? “The cake is the centrepiece of a birthday party. Go for something fun that matches your theme!” LL_44_Carole Middleton.indd 53 06/05/2015 17:35 LL_32_Tennis Fashion v2.indd 36 GET CRAFTY CREATIVITY SHOPPING teepee TIME THE HANGING DOUGHNUT RACE Simply thread doughnuts on a string and suspend them from a horizontal line (like a washing line). The players have to eat their doughnut with their hands behind their back, and the first to finish their doughnut, wins! I If you’re serious about riding with the little ones, I would definitely get them a body protector, and you can get these at any good equestrian shop. I like a proper old-fashioned hat, which I get from Riders & Squires in Kensington. When it comes to riding boots, AlexandAlexa have a great selection and I always go for Regent for little ones, and Ariat for older children. I usually team these with a pair of half chaps, to stop any rubbing. For jodhpurs, Harry Hall does a great selection, and my favourite at the moment are the Jenilee Pull-On Jodhpurs which are far more comfortable than the itchy ones I wore as a child! TEEPEES WALLPAPER 10M ROLL £70 HIBOUHOME.COM 44 44 47 LL_55_Teepees.indd 47 Elizabeth has always been obsessed with holiday clothes, now branching into a girls line 05/05/2015 17:56 mybaba.com Here comes the summer… I love a village fête and it's so much fun recreating one at home HEALTHY HOMEMADE LEMONADE A summer fête is never without homemade lemonade. Squeeze six lemons into a jug, pour in five cups of cold, still or fizzy water, and then stir in half a cup of honey, xylitol, or unrefined sugar. I find this dissolves easier if you mix it with a tiny bit of boiling water before pouring into the mixture. Refrigerate and serve with ice cubes in old Kilner jars. LITTLELONDONMAGAZINE.CO.UK LITTLELONDONMAGAZINE.CO.UK LL_44_Get Crafty.indd 44 07/05/2015 16:24 INTERVIEW INTERVIEW W 45 45 LITTLELONDONMAGAZINE.CO.UK LL_44_Get Crafty.indd 45 INTERVIEW INTERVIEW with books. Passers-by can then take away something to read from the “library”, or donate one of their own for others to enjoy. “I wanted to encourage my children from a young age to really enjoy reading and sharing books,” says Lauren, on her motivation for hosting a library outside the home she shares with her husband Jan and three children. “I also wanted to encourage them to be community minded, so not only getting pleasure from reading but also being able to share that with the local community.” hen it comes to choosing a bedtime story, Lauren Sodderland’s daughters put on their pyjamas and head out to their local library. They don’t have far to go: it’s in their front garden. The family, who live in Bow, are among the growing number of Londoners embracing the Little Free Library Project (LFLP). The charity funds and installs small wooden house-shaped boxes outside the homes or businesses of volunteers who fill them PHOTOGRAPHY: HELENE SANDBERG, ISTOCK, ©WLTM Bring the tribal gathering inside with this playful wallpaper from Hibou Home IN BOOK-WORLD, SHARING REALLY IS CARING. KATE YOUDE EXPLORES THE LATEST ECO TREND FOR MINI READERS can’t believe it’s summer time already, the bulbs that the children planted in January are in full bloom, the birds are singing, and it’s nice to finally be able to spend more time outdoors with the kids. With the sun shining, Nanny Anita and I have been reminiscing about good old-fashioned games, and decided to create our very own summer fête. There are so many simple games to choose from when you really think about it – the coconut shy, throwing hoops, fishing for ducks, apple bobbing, and of course, the good old egg and spoon race. Wherever you are this season, why not create a bit of nostalgic fun? Riding Essentials You will need: Glue • Scissors • Tissue paper • Paper • Pen • Draw a smallish circle on the paper and then cut it out – that makes the centre of the rosette. • Glue the circle onto some tissue paper and then trim the edge of the tissue paper so that it makes a slightly bigger circle. • Repeat step 2; each circle should get slightly bigger. • Cut out two tails and then stick them onto the back of the rosette. • Finish up by writing your message in the centre of the first circle. LITTLE Libraries Creative duo Leonora Bamford and Nanny Anita are feeling super summery and to celebrate they’re sharing their very best ideas for outdoor play With Wimbledon fever underway why not pay a visit to the Wimbledon Museum where you can watch interactive films, see the trophies and watch their new 3D film? They even have a ‘ghost’ of John McEnroe that appears in the changing room he used to use. If you don’t make it to the museum catch a few games on the big screens that pop up all over town. Make a Rosette 05/05/2015 17:38 FEATURE get CRAFTY A SPORTY OUTING Inspire little imaginations to roam the magical world of make-believe and adventure with our selection of top tents. And when the weather turns, bring the fun indoors! LL_32_Tennis Fashion v2.indd 37 GET GET CRAFTY CRAFTY Tasty fun, kids love nibbling their way to the finish line LITTLELONDONMAGAZINE.CO.UK 05/05/2015 17:38 07/05/2015 15:29 73 LL_73_Little Libraries.indd 73 RUNNING RUNNING HEAD HEAD 07/05/2015 13:58 PARTIES PARTIES Mini-Me style AS THE TREND FOR MATCHING CATCHES ON, SUMMER LITCHFIELD REVEALS HER PICK OF THE VERY CUTEST CO-ORDINATING PIECES Actress and swimwear designer Elizabeth enjoying quality time with her son Damian E ven the least precious of us find it hard to resist being subtley matchymatchy with our small ones from time to time, and designers such as Petit Bateau and Ralph Lauren have long realised the charm of producing miniature versions of some of their key pieces. Think Petit Bateau’s yellow raincoat and Ralph Lauren’s stripes, polo shirts and cable knits. Not so long ago shoe designer Charlotte Olympia upped the mini-me ante with her kitty and spider web slippers in ‘Incy’ sizes, which are still on most must-have lists, and an increasing number of other shoemakers are following suit. Ferragamo now make their iconic Varina pumps for little ladies (sizes starting at 28) and for the more tomboyish amongst us ASH have downsized some of their styles such as the gold baseball sneaker. Last winter luxury label Bamford launched matching mother and baby cashmere, heart motif sweaters, proving that it’s never too soon to start dressing alike, and if you’re after 50s style dresses for you and your little jitterbug look no further than Poppy London. For diminuitive hipsters, Mini Preen has been a hands-down favourite since the line was launched in 2013. And Yasmin Sewell’s laidback, luxe sportif label Etre Cecile recently introduced a kids collection, Etre Petite, featuring slogan sweatshirts and graphic animal prints. Also on our wish lists this summer are the divine, ditsy-print cotton smocks and dresses by Australian label printbebe, and, just in time for those first rays of sun, Heidi Klein are launching their first own-label collection of swimsuits for ages two to 10 years. Go for a nautical navy and white stripe and you’ll both be the last word in beach chic. Emma Smith, creator of the blog Little Style Fix, enjoys playing with matching outfits. “I often find that my daughter and I are dressed in the same kind of thing without MY LITTLE LONDON EL I Z A BE T H HURL E Y FREQUENCY: Bi-monthly COVER PRICE: £3.99 READERSHIP: 100,000 PAGINATION: 132 pages FORMAT: 230 x 300 ADVERTISING RATIO: 30-35% WITH HER LATEST SWIMWEAR COLLECTION HITTING THE SHELVES, BRITISH ICON ELIZABETH HURLEY TELLS US ABOUT LONDON LIFE WITH SON DAMIAN How did Elizabeth Hurley Beach begin? As a child, what did you love wearing? I live in south west London, on a street lined with beautiful cherry trees. I decided to venture into beachwear not only because I’ve always been obsessed with holiday clothes, but also because it’s an area where women, regardless of shape or size, can either look amazing or get it wrong. I wanted to come up with a resort collection which would make a woman feel fabulously sexy at any age. My mother used to dress me and my sister identically, but one of us would be in pink and one in blue. It was the early 70s and children still dressed in very short skirts, socks and t-bar shoes. We had zip up terry cloth robes with pom poms which my mum made and I have nearly identical ones in my collection. As a London mum, where are your favourite places to take your son Damian for a treat? We play at the Round Pond in Kensington Gardens or stare in horror at the dinosaurs in the National History Museum. And when you’re treating yourself? I can often be found at Harrods, lurking with their personal shoppers. Where do you keep meaning to go? I’ve never quite made the Tate Modern. When you escape London? I go to my country home in Gloucestershire. 26 LL_26_Liz Hurley.indd 26 LITTLELONDONMAGAZINE.CO.UK LITTLELONDONMAGAZINE.CO.UK 06/05/2015 12:45 LL_26_Liz Hurley.indd 27 What was the inspiration behind extending your collection to include a line for girls? I love little girls looking both sweet and cool. Most girls love pink, so I try to find prints and designs that make girls feel special, without looking naff. Many little girls love animal prints too and our pink cheetah print is a big hit. Like mother, like daughter… why not try similar prints, in different cuts and colours? PHOTOGRAPHY: MINI PREEN AND JAMES CHAMPION PHOTOGRAPHY Where do you live in London? Do you have a favourite piece? I love the ladies aqua snake kaftan and the girls pink heart print. Are you a beach girl or a poolside lover? I love the beach, but I only stay in the sun for a few minutes as I get too hot. I usually tend to set up camp under a shady palm tree. Mini Preen preenbythorntonbregazzi.com Budgie Print poppyengland.com 27 68 68 07/05/2015 11:42 LL_66_Mini Me.indd 68 LITTLELONDONMAGAZINE.CO.UK LITTLELONDONMAGAZINE.CO.UK 05/05/2015 18:04 LL_66_Mini Me.indd 69 69 69 06/05/2015 13:56 baby baby babyhampshire.co.uk babysurrey.co.uk Our regional titles combine the best of Baby London with a focus on local events and activities for parents and families. With a dedicated news section highlighting homegrown success stories, new boutique openings and relevant local information, the magazines are hugely popular with the parents of Hampshire and Surrey. BOOKS XXXXXX MUM until I was about six months pregnant. I performed on Got to Dance with little Willow in my tummy. My husband Max was incredibly supportive throughout and even pitched in with a few back rubs here and there. ON A MISSION How did you keep fit while pregnant? I had a fantastic personal trainer, Jane Wake, who designed my own pregnancy fitness programme. She was awesome in adapting her fitness regime to my dance movements. I combined this with yoga, plenty of light stretching and long walks with my dog Cupid. Rebecca Moore TALKS TO FOR M ER PUSSYCAT DOLL, SINGER , DAN CER AN D TELEVISION PER SONALIT Y Kimberly Wyat t ABOUT DANCING BACK INTO SHAPE Colourful Reads in knowledge her cooking Topping up with Willow the kitchen Baby’s first cloth book comes in a colourful presentation box INTRODUCE YOU R LIT TLE R E ADER S TO A WOR LD OF COLOU R S WITH Emma O’Donovan’s SELEC TION OF VIBR ANT BABY BOOKS Kimberly with her dancing shoes firmly on both before and after having little Willow What did you do to get back into shape postpregnancy? Can you share your secrets? Because Willow was born by cesarean, I couldn’t start exercising until six weeks after her birth, but once I was feeling better I would take her for a quiet stroll in the buggy to kick-start the process and for plenty of fresh air. When my doctor gave me the ‘all clear’, I started gently exercising with my postnatal trainer, who was really great at helping me rehab the separation in my abdomen muscles. I never knew that was part of it! She has also helped me to re-strength my pelvic floor and core muscles through Pilates-infused circuit training. She came to the house so I could exercise with Willow three times a week. Recently, I’ve returned to doing my hot yoga, HIIT training and some tough cardio as I aim to do the Vitality World Triathlon London in May. How are you finding life as a new mum? I’m loving every second of being a mum to my gorgeous little girl Willow, I couldn’t be happier. She’s amazing – super smiley, quite content and she gets cuter every single day. I’m so excited for the coming months, watching her grow and how her personality develops. It’s fascinating seeing her learn new things so quickly. Willow is a gorgeous name, how did you decide on it? Before I was pregnant, Max and I were joking around about what we would name our children. Our good friend Davina McCall mentioned that she liked the name Willow and well, so did we. SNEAK-A-PEEK: COLOURS COLOURS By Patrick George By Roger Priddy A vivid and quirky, awardwinning, colour mixing adventure. Just flip the acetate to reveal a new colour and a new picture! Will keep little ones entertained for hours. £8.99, Patrick George Children are encouraged to peek through peep-holes to discover familiar words and colours from the world around them. £5.99, Priddy Books FIRST 100: NUMBERS, COLOURS, SHAPES By Roger Priddy A padded book about numbers, colours and shapes. Packed with over 100 first words to learn and bright, bold pictures to look at. £3.99, Priddy Books COLOURS By Aino-Maija Metsola Stylish and innovative, this introduction to colours explores everything from bright yellow lions to pink ice creams and purple aubergines. £8.99, Wide Eyed Editions MY LITTLE WORLD: ZOOM By Jonathan Litton, Fhiona Galloway Who will win the colourful race? Featuring concentric holes for toddlers to turn the pages to their favourite vehicle. With an exciting, rhyming text to make learning fun. £5.99, Little Tiger Kids WE LOVE EACH OTHER By Yusuke Yonezu From birds to elephants, rabbits to turtles, each one illustrated in primary colours. There is love and togetherness on every page. £8.99, Minedition co-ordination and memory skills. £5.99, Little Tiger Kids VERY FIRST CLOTH BOOK – BLUE WILD ABOUT SHAPES By Jeremie Fischer By Fiona Watt, Stella Baggott Even the tiniest baby will enjoy this delightful wordless cloth book. With crackly soft pages, little hands will love exploring textures and sounds. A beautiful gift for a new family. £9.99, Usborne Acetate pages merge colours and shapes making previously invisible animals appear before your very eyes – a magical must have. £12.99, Flying Eye Books By Little Tiger Press Packed with fun photographs of familiar objects, each page features a flap to lift. Helps build language skills, hand-eye BH_26_Books.indd 26 10/04/2015 15:02 BH_26_Books.indd 27 out... the determination to successfully balance it all becomes a passion. I kind of feel like I’m a mum on a mission! Having a very supportive husband and handson dad has been a saving grace. What can be found in your changing bag? All the essentials… Essential Waitrose baby wipes are my favourite because they come out one at a time instead of all sticking together which helps when you have an explosion. KIMBERLY’S ESSENTIALS Easy-Vent Bottle £9.99 for two | tommeetippee.co.uk How did you adapt to pregnancy with your busy lifestyle? I just did my best to take it in my stride. My doctor gave me the best advice: I’m not ill… just pregnant. Our bodies are made to do this! I’m lucky since I have danced my whole life so my fitness levels meant my body coped well with continuing on as normal. I kept dancing A charming exploration of first colours with familiar friends. Winnie the Pooh and Piglet introduce young readers to colours with soft pastel shades and clever flaps to lift. £5.99, Egmont babyhampshire.co.uk | MAY/JUN 2015 | 27 26 | MAY/JUN 2015 | babyhampshire.co.uk How do you juggle motherhood and a career? It can be tough, especially when Willow keeps me up at night. I love everything I do and I think that when you love your job, We’re going colour crazy this spring, have you a favourite colour to dress Willow in? Nautical blue and white stripes are always fun and I’m loving yellows and tangerines, too. WINNIE-THE-POOH: LIFT THE FLAP COLOURS By A A Milne MY FIRST LIFT AND LEARN: COLOURS You work closely with MaxiNutrition, what is it and how does it help you? I’ve always been careful with how I feed my body. MaxiNutrition’s products support my high-protein diet and I can just grab a Promax Lean shake or bar when on-the-go. Their shakes help muscle recovery as the intensity of my workouts increase. Have you any can’t-live-without baby products? The Baby Bath & Shampoo from Neal’s Yard Remedies is fantastic as it is natural and organic so I feel guilt-free using it on my baby’s pure skin. Their baby balm is great for baby massages too. Pampers nappies are the best! The blue line that lets you know whether or not baby needs a change is a lifesaver. Pampers, changing mat, muslins, Tommee Tippee bottles, Cow and Gate Formula when out and about just in case, two extra changes of clothes, her favourite little Moo Cow that Nana got her, an extra hat... it’s never ending! Still smiling post-work MaxiNutrition Promax Lean Bar £25.99 for 12 Pack | maxishop.com Baby Balm £11 | nealsyardremedies.com Where’s your favourite places to take little Willow on a sunny day? One of my favourite places to take her is Kew Gardens in Richmond. It’s such a lovely place to take a stroll with the family. Do you miss life in Los Angeles? Will you move back with your young family or do you count yourself as a Londoner now? I love London! I feel more at home in London than I do anywhere else. Since getting married and starting a family here I feel closer to being a Londoner but I’ll never forget where I came from. I’m an American Girl trying to live the American Dream in the United Kingdom. What are your family summer plans? Possibly visiting some friends in South Africa or maybe a nice long weekend to Dubai. But most of my summer plans involve expanding my cooking knowledge in the kitchen surrounded by friends and family with the sun shining and helping Willow learn to crawl in the beautiful parks that surround us! bh maxinutrition.com babyhampshire.co.uk | MAY/JUN 2015 | 63 62 | MAY/JUN 2015 | babyhampshire.co.uk 10/04/2015 15:02 BH_62_Kimberly.indd 62 13/04/2015 09:00 BH_62_Kimberly.indd 63 13/04/2015 09:01 OUT AND ABOUT PARTY TIME mini FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTIES AGENDA with Carole Middleton C h a r l o t t e To m l i n s o n -W h i t e R O U N D S U P H A M P S H I R E ’ S B E S T E V E N T S MAR K THIS MAGICAL MILE STON E WITH A FU N-FILLED CELEBR ATION FOR ALL TH E FAMILY “Simple, classic polka dot bunting is great for an indoor or outdoor party. I re-use this again and again!” Spotty Paper Flag Bunting £3.99, partypieces.co.uk “These plates are such a unique idea. Ask your guests to sign their name and write a small greeting. It is a lovely way to look back at your baby’s birthday.” Personalised 1st Birthday Plate £29.99, partypieces.co.uk Critter Creek PAULTONS PARK Ower, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 6AL 0871 360 2034 paultonspark.co.uk Our new contrib uting Carole Middle editor, ton am delighted to have joined the team at Baby Surrey and look forward to covering the latest trends and ideas from within the baby and children’s entertainment industry. I came up with the idea for my business, Party Pieces, when my own children were small as I was frustrated by the lack of party decorations and party-bag fillers on the market. Having found it so hard to track down anything easily in the shops, Michael and I launched our mail order company from a shed in our back garden in 1987, and while we’ve grown in size, we’re still very much a family business. I love sourcing and developing new products and thinking creatively about inspiring party ideas, and I’m thrilled to be able to share my favourite finds with the Baby Surrey readers. For this issue, I’m focusing on the landmark milestone that is your baby’s first birthday. Whether you decide to keep it small and intimate, or opt for a much bigger gathering, your little one’s first birthday is certainly something to celebrate! And it is the perfect chance to gather friends and family. You’ll most likely be catering for all ages, so keeping everyone entertained is key – especially the all-important birthday boy or girl! A theme can be an effective way to personalise a party. This issue I’ve chosen Peter Rabbit – and put together some suggestions for you. Beatrix Potter’s characters are timeless and perfect for both boys and girls. A first birthday party is as much for the adults as it is for the baby, so remember to mark the big day with beautiful keepsakes that both you and your baby will treasure as they grow, and of course, take lots of photographs! I Paulton’s Park welcomes a new mini land, fully-themed world of strange mixed-up creatures known as the ‘Curious Critters’. Families can ride the Cat-OPillar rollercoaster, discover larger-than-life plants, take the Professor Blast’s Expedition Express – a train ride for little ones, and then see the real life critters in the Beastie Burrow, a bug emporium with amazing insects, fish and lizards. Admission: ticket prices vary, see website for details. See online for opening times. CLUB Mattress! Mattress! NUFFIELD THEATRE University Road, Southampton SO17 1TR 023 8067 1771 nuffieldtheatre.co.uk TROPICANA THIS PAGE Noah wears Casper Organic Cotton T-Shirt, £19.45, Bonnie Baby. Kappa Baby Trouser, £69, Caramel Baby & Child. Marcy wears Pretty Collar Body, from £14 to £16, Boden. Corisca Baby Cardigan, £69, Caramel Baby & Child. Lemon Printed Culottes, £10 to £11, Next. RIGHT PAGE Pineapple wears Happy Veggies Fruity Sunglasses, £4, Paperchase. PHOTOGR APHER : HELEN MARSDEN ST YLING: KELLIE DAGGET T Krazy Kat Theatre presents this fast and funny family show featuring singing, sign language and dancing. Set in a draughty Castle in the remote Scottish Highlands, Mattress Mattress tells the tale of the princess and the pea. With two entertaining actors, a couple of kilts and stylised puppet figures, expect big laughs. Admission: £6. Saturday 6 June, 11am and 2pm. Critter Creek, Paultons Park babyhampshire.co.uk | MAY/JUN 2015 | 83 babysurrey.co.uk | JUL/AUG 2015 | 39 BS_39_Carole first birthdays.indd 39 17/06/2015 10:40 BH_32_Baby Fashion.indd 32 10/04/2015 15:05 DEVELOPMENT BH_32_Baby Fashion.indd 33 10/04/2015 15:05 BH_85_AGENDA_NM_CL.indd 83 ACTIVITIES RUNNING HEAD night nanny Z Z Z DIARY OF A SWIMMING SUCCESS Georgie Bateman, OF NIGHT NAN NIE S, SHAR E S H ER L ATE ST IN STALM ENT ON H OW SH E’S H ELPING BABIE S TO SLEEP MOR E SOU N DLY FREQUENCY: Bi-monthly COVER PRICE: £2.99 READERSHIP: 40,000 PAGINATION: 132 pages FORMAT: 230 x 300 ADVERTISING RATIO: 30-35% Although she was cross with me, she quickly settled back each time and she smiled at me in the morning. And now, Katie tells me that Ella has had a very good day, which suggests that her improved sleep habits are having a positive impact on her daytime behaviour. So tonight I read back over the Sleep Diary which I will leave with Katie once I complete my placement tomorrow morning. I wonder what Ella will think of this week in her life when she is old enough to read? I know that some of my young clients love having their Sleep Diary read to them as their bedtime story – it is a moment of their little lives that has been captured like an insect in amber, often minute by minute, and gives them an insight into their baby’s characters that they wouldn’t otherwise have had. And, of course, like all good stories, the characters live happily ever after! I am dozing on and off, occasionally checking the time and waiting for noise from the bedroom next door or movement on the baby monitor. But the hours pass quietly by and nothing disturbs the calm. She is putting into practise the lessons she has learnt, and each night that she sleeps through will be like another brick in the wall of solid sleep habits. The night passes. I read my book; go to make another cup of tea; check emails; and eventually the sun rises. Ella wakes on the dot of 7am. Her circadian cycle is working beautifully. I change her and take her to Katie, who wakes up slowly and with a question in her eyes. “Nothing,” I say. “Not a peep all night long.” Katie reaches out to take Ella from me. “Thank you,” she says, “you’ve been amazing, a real life-changer, we couldn’t have done it without you.” I leave them peacefully together – my work here is done. bh For more information on Night Nannies in your local area contact: [email protected] | nightnannies.com Rebecca Moore TALKS TO TH E FOU N DER OF WATER BABIE S, Paul Thompson, ABOUT TH E BUOYANT BEN EFITS OF BABY SWIMMING Did you know that babies can hold their breath and open their eyes while underwater? CHILDREN ARE ALWAYS TESTING THE BOUNDARIES AND THEY RARELY LET YOU KNOW THIS babyhampshire.co.uk | MAY/JUN 2015 | 75 74 | MAY/JUN 2015 | babyhampshire.co.uk BH_74_Night nanny.indd 74 id you know that babies have the natural ability to swim? This is due to two intelligent reflexes: the swimming reflex and the dive reflex. The former means baby will move their arms and legs in a swimming motion when supported in the water with their tummy-side down; the latter means your baby can hold their breath and open their eyes when underwater. These reflexes are strongest in the first six months of life. And what’s more, NHS guidelines say babies don’t need to have had their vaccinations before they can swim. Paul Thompson, co-founder of awardwinning swim school, Water Babies, explains, “Babies can start to learn to swim from birth, in fact our youngest swimmer was just one D 15/04/2015 10:20 PHOTOGRAPHY: GRAHAM PARKER, RUSALKA SWIM SCHOOL T PHOTOGRAPHY: ISTOCK he story so far: Katie’s five-month-old daughter Ella had begun to wake several times a night and will only settle with a feed each time, despite being a good sleeper previously. I’ve spent four nights with the family and Ella has made good progress during the first three, but last night she woke several times. I chat with Katie before going up to my room. “How was today?” I ask. Katie tells me that Ella napped beautifully, has eaten well, “and generally been smiley and fun to be with”. But Katie continues: “It’s as if she’s completely forgotten what a monkey she was last night, waking up so often.” She pauses and looks worried. “What will happen tonight?” I put my reputation on the line. “Tonight will be fine. I think she will sleep very well tonight.” I smile at Katie, wish her a good night and take a cup of tea up to my room. I check on Ella as I pass – sleeping like a baby, as I would expect. Ella is Katie’s first baby, so she is on a steep learning curve herself. Had she had as much experience of babies and children as I have, she would realise that they are always testing the boundaries and they rarely let you know that this is what they’re doing. Happy children know the boundaries won’t move; they can be confident of the parameters within which they live their lives. So when Ella is older and Katie says “no sweets except at the weekend,” there will be no point in Ella begging for them mid-week – the boundaries are reassuringly inflexible. This is what Ella learnt last night. During the first three nights of this week she had proved that she could settle herself each time she woke up, that she didn’t need a feed in the middle of the night and she certainly didn’t need intervention from anyone else. So that is now the norm for her. But last night she decided she would like to go back to how things used to be: feeds in the middle of the night, cuddles with Mummy, being taken into Mummy’s bed. 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