When you’re looking for something to do with your kids over the summer, it’s worth thinking about the benefits of getting involved with a charity fundraising campaign. This is a great way to alert children to social concerns that go beyond the family, and encourage them to take an…

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Britain is packed full of literary connections so to help you find the perfect day out, the book worms at holiday company www.cottages.com have created a map of the best places to visit to immerse yourself in the worlds of your child’s favourite authors and stories. If you’ve always wanted…

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We have been weaning Eliza for about 2 months now, and it is going really well. She has taken to food like a duck to water, and there is nothing she isn’t happy to try. Her current favourites are spaghetti bolognese, roast dinner, hot cross buns and banana. Here you can…

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Finding the right nappies for your little one can be a real headache can’t it? We have tried several brands over the years, and the main issue is always sagging. Once the nappy gets a little bit damp, it just sags, making it uncomfortable for Eliza to wear and getting…

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A few months ago I reviewed the Medela Swing breast pump. Having used Medela products before, I was confident the Swing would be comfortable and efficient, and I was right – the Swing helped me through the early days of breastfeeding, newborn weight loss, top up feeds and jaundice. Not…

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