Useful Links

Childcare

CHILDCARE - NANNYSHARE: Great website that matches local families who are looking for a nannyshare. Search the online database and find a family in your area who want to share a nanny. Click on the link provided for more information or call 07967 145998. www.nannyshare.co.uk

Pregnancy

Antenatal care: Routine care for the healthy pregnant woman, published by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence www.nice.org.uk.

Everything you always wanted to know... In the NHS Direct new pregnancy and childbirth zone, there is a comprehensive guide to having a baby. It covers everything, from planning and trying for a baby, to the birth and beyond. www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk.

Baby

The Mother Mentor, a one-to-one coaching programme just for new and expectant mums who are looking for extra support during the first year of their baby's life, run by London Mum Maja. Email: maja@themothermentor.com www.themothermentor.com

Baby Sense provides parents with sleep and calming solutions based on sensory integration principles. The gentle and baby-centric routine is the foundation parents need for a calm baby who sleeps well. With over 65 000 copies sold, Baby Sense, has introduced mothers worldwide to their baby's sensory world and the tools to read babies' signals.

Personalised baby/children's books - Each book is handmade, featuring your little one's name on every page alongside with your hometown, name of family and friends. The books come with many extras such as reading quiz, cooking recipes and personalised letters. Books are available in English and German for children aged from 0 ("Baby Book" for newborn) to 8 years. www.forprinceandprincess.com

Breastfeeding Community is an organisation with the slogan "support through awareness". It will publish a magazine, Mum & Me, to be issued free of charge to around 750,000 expectant mums via ante natal clinics, parentcraft classes and via peer support groups from the Spring 2008. Check the website www.breastfeedingcommunity.co.uk

www.tipslimited.com Specialising in breastfeeding, baby skincare and related issues, Mother & Baby Consultant Sharon Trotter, provides an online resource for parents and professionals using evidence-based advice and independent product testing.

Toddler

Natural Nutrition, Tailored made nutrition and lifestyle advice, particularly good advice on toddler's nutrition. www.naturalnutrition.uk.com

Interesting article on toddler milestones: writing and drawing - on your little Picassos... www.babycenter.com

Family Entertainment

Amandas Action Kids, interactive physical development classes that kids just love - they're fun, fitness and music. Babies can join Amanda from the age of 4 months and some sessions run up to the age of 5. Amanda is a top entertainer and entertained London Mums' children in September 2007. www.amandasactionkids.co.uk

Bambinos Active, Children's entertainment from 2 months to 9 years. Bambinos Active combines educational, physical and creative activities into one big bundle of entertainment. With bags and bags of toys, props and musical instruments the fun keeps going. Fun for kids, fun for adults too. Parents are encouraged to join in the fun! Children have the opportunity to let off steam through play and be loud and active! (usually leading to an easy bed time!) www.bambinosactive.co.uk

Eddie Catz, Children's Edutainment Centre based in South West London. www.eddiecatz.com

Mummy's treats...

The Vitality Centre: a fully equipped centre with all you need for every possible treatment and class you have ever dreamt of! www.vitality-centre.co.uk

UrbanMums, your guide to living (and loving) life in the city. Check for posts about activities, food, and London-ish things we like! www.urbanmums.net