Yet another year is coming to a close but there's lots still to enjoy
in this one - look at all the yummy features we've got lined up for
you! We are into our second week of our Christmas
photo competition take a look at the winners and keep them coming
as there's still 2 weeks to go! We have now read and judged all the
hundreds of stories in our first ever Home
Birth Awards.What great stories of determined women and wonderful
midwives - these stories have given us real joy.
Stephanie Neuman
babyworld, Editorial Director
News from the babyworld shop team
5 top Christmas buys |
Popular gifts |
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1. Britax Trekker : A real bargain at £219.99 2. Maclaren Techno Classic Stroller : Save £21.25 3. Britax Duo Plus Car Seat: Save a whopping £40 4. Graco Contempo Highchair : Just £79.99 save £20 |
10% off our entire Kaloo range! Tomy Octopals : Bathtime fun at just £6.99 Philips Magic Theatre : Save £5 just £24.99 Huggy Smart - Magnetic Numbers : Just £12, save £3.99 Huggy Sports - Soft Horseshoe Toss : Brilliant fun at £15 save £4.50 |
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We'll be hard at work between Christmas and New Year so come and see more fabulous offers! |
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15 BEST PRODUCTS OF 2006
Our parent panel have spent the past year testing
hundreds of baby products, from buggies and car seats to shoes,
nappies and highchairs. The following products are babyworld's shining
stars of 2006 - the 'Best Buy' or 'Best Value' items that our panel
found to be simply the best in their category.
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Dress to impress - gorgeous maternity wear
Pregnancy seems to have attracted the very best design. We think
it's nearly impossible to bemoan " I can't find anything but a tent
to wear!" anymore. Just take a look at these outfits that suit all
shapes and sizes!
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DIGITAL CAMERAS ON TEST
This month we're looking at digital cameras and we've specially
chosen Anna Baria, amateur photographer and mum of three to test
five of the latest models on the market.
Read
Anna's buying tips and reviews
Read individual reviews
Canon
Ixus i7 Zoom
Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1000
Fuji
Finepix F20
Panasonic
Lumix DMC FX3
Samsung
NV7 OPS
What kind of shopper are you?
When it comes to Christmas, what sort of a parent are you? Is money no option or are you the best bargain hunter in your town? Perhaps you prefer to spend your money on traditional toys? Or are you lured by celebrity endorsement?
Take our fun quiz to find out what sort of shopper you are at Christmas
and see what gift psychologist Kim Nunley recommends you try buying
this year!
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Books, glorious books! 10 festive choices for little bookworms
From snowy wonderlands, to enchanting stories, we've found some
of the best reads for your child to wake up to on Christmas morning.
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here>>
Your baby's first Christmas
All new parents look forward to their first Christmas with baby,
but only too often the big day becomes tarnished with tension as
frazzled parents struggle to keep everyone happy. Our survival guide
will help you navigate your way through your first festive season
as parents.
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Christmas tips
Christmas is a magical time of year… but it can also be incredibly
stressful with all the planning, buying, cooking and visiting. Read
babyworlders' top tips to keep the festive season fun!
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here>>
Anger management
Toddler tantrums are part and parcel of parenting. However, for
some parents, they exert an even greater emotional toll. In the
first of a two-part series of dealing with anger, one babyworlder
talks of her fight to face her demons in order to help her daughter
deal with hers.
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ECO-FRIENDLY TOYS ON TEST
A growing number of babyworlders have expressed a keen interest in green parenting so we thought it was high time we did a big test on eco-friendly toys. Here's what the Parent panel tested:
Festive
twins
Mother of twins, Suzannha Peel is in a great position to offer
tips to make travelling with twins this Christmas less of an ordeal
and allow you to show off your bundles of festive joy!
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LOOK AT ME!
Delightful twins, Ben and Abigail, graced the homepage of babyworld
last December. This year mum has sent in a picture of the twins
(still giggling!) at 21 months. Keep those pictures coming - there's
still time to win £30 Vertbaudet vouchers for your festive snaps!
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The
booby prize?!
If you're a breastfeeding mum, it's not just that you that'll be tucking into mince pies, Christmas pud and turkey this Christmas - your baby will be lapping up these festive foods too.
We take a look at the effect the foods you eat can have on your
baby and what to look out for in terms of irritants and allergies.
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BANKRUPTED BY BABYSITTING
Recent research has revealed that soon a night out may well lead
to a bank balance in the red...
Pregnant
and stressed?
Besides the physical stresses of pregnancy many pregnant women
also face their own situational stresses - work, life, finances
and family relationships, especially around Christmas. But how much
does all this affect your baby? Find out how much stress is OK and
when you should worry.
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COMPETITIONS
Win
great Funmum maternity wear
15 lucky winners will each receive £25 to spend online at the Funmum
shop
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here>>
Win the latest 'must-haves' for mum and baby
In association with Infacol we are giving away a Nature's Nest
hammock, Philips baby monitor or a Baby bing changing bag.
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here>>
Winter fun packs to win from Kleenex
To celebrate the launch of the new KLEENEX® Tissues Cars range
and the release of Disney/Pixars' Cars on DVD we're offering 5 lucky
winners their own Winter Fun pack featuring Disney Pixar's Cars
characters including Lightning McQueen, Mater and Sally!o.
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here>>
Christmas
has arrived and mums-to-be should be embracing their bumps and updating
their wardrobe with a funky festive look.