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News
from the babyworld shop team
Unnerving, isn't it how quickly Christmas creeps up to find you
completely devoid of inspiration for gift
ideas. Well, we're here to help - from stocking fillers
to big gifts that are guaranteed to please your little Christmas
elves. For those of you buying for lots of little people, there
are some fantastic toys for under £10 and great value stocking
fillers in the Little Gifts section. If you haven't already discovered
them, we think that Wheely
Bugs, Huggy
Buggy vehicles and soft sports, Kaloo
dou dous, bears, rabbits and bedding and Fun
to See room makeover stickers will boost your confidence
that gift-giving can be a pleasure rather than a chore.
With babyworld, we will guarantee your Christmas delivery - order
right up to 2pm on Thursday 22nd December using the 'delivered for
Christmas' shipping option - no need for a sweaty dash to the high
street after all!
Stop Press: Finally, after
months of waiting, we've got the High Trek 3-wheeler from Bebeconfort
back in stock. Click
here to read why we think it's been worth the wait.
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 Say
no to Teletubbies
As a new 24-hour television channel for children is launched, we
take a look at TV and ask if it is a safer alternative to what is
currently available. And Dr Sigman, respected psychologist and broadcaster,
argues that it's not the content of the programmes that's to blame
but the activity of watching TV...
Supermarket
survival guide for parents!
Even the best-behaved children have bad days. Temper tantrums, incessant
begging for sweets, standing in the trolley, and running down the
aisles are all behaviors kids may try during a trip to the shops,
whether in attempts to drive their parents crazy or simply out of
boredom or tiredness. Here's how to improve your shopping experience
with your toddler!
After
we're gone
No one wants to think about the possibility of not being around
for their kids as they grow up. Yet it's vital that we ensure they
are well cared for financially and emotionally if the unspeakable
happens. We explore the emotional and practical issues surrounding
choosing guardians and a family law expert advises on the legal
aspects.
A
father and son in New York
Sandy, dad to Xander 11 months, crossed the pond with his son to
spend some time in New York and Virginia. Find out how they got
on without any maternal supervision!
20
fab destinations for families
Make the most of having pre-schoolers and slip away for some winter
fun and sun without the high-season crowds. Whether you want to
arrive in under 2 hours or are prepared to travel for longer we
have selected a super selection for you.
Ready,
steady, Christmas!
 It's
not far off so here's the start of our festive offerings...
Does
my bump look big in this?
Expecting fun at the Christmas party?! We've selected 10 great outfits
that'll help you enjoy your new-found curves but just as important,
feel comfortable. Capture the opulence of the season with these
super outfits for mums-to-be.
Looking
for Santa - going away for Christmas
Fed up with spending the festive season stuck in traffic jams with
irritable toddlers as you struggle to drive to every relation in
your family tree? We've picked out some fabulous alternatives to
make your Christmas break a very merry one!
 Christmas
baby gallery 2005
Our popular photo gallery has kicked off in style! The theme is
festive and fun - so send in those cute pics of your baby dressed
as a Christmas pud, parcel or perfect fairy! We will choose 4 winners
who will each win a fab 'Give peas a chance' T shirt and appear
on our homepage throughout December. Click
here to find out how to send in your pictures.
Christmas
on a budget
It's less than two short months away to Christmas and already the
shops are full of presents, stocking fillers and cards. With all
the commercial hype surrounding the holiday season, it's easy to
get carried away with your wallet, which is why we've come up with
ways to stop you going bankrupt before the New Year!
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Best-tested
products ever!
Our product testing is getting busier than ever thanks to more
of you contributing to our testing pages!
 What
Fin and Xander did...
Our chief product testers, Xander and Finn, have had fun in the
garden (remember those warm sunny October days?!) testing the Mookie
Smart Trike. As the boys tested their steering, laughing and crashing
skills mums, Lara and Caroline, were taking careful notes to pass
onto you, about whether this trike was all it was cracked up to
be. Read their carefully considered views...
Travel
cots
As Christmas is looming and many families are on the go visiting
friends and family we thought a Big test on Travel cots was a must!
Meet the Parent panel from Manchester who have been testing the
cots for over a month and even set up a 'travel cot evening' to
compare notes and discuss the various features!
Seraphine
maternity jeans
Overall, these jeans are fantastic - I have recommended them to
all my pregnant friends...more
Britax
Zeta Travel system
A 'must-have' product... After months of searching for the perfect
practical travel system...more
Lindam
Night & Day Feeding System
I would recommend this to anyone who is having to bottle feed...more
Stokke
Tripp Trapp chair
Makes our babe one of the family,this highchair stood out head and
shoulders and has not let us down...more
Going
on a winter break in Europe?
When you travel you don't want to pack and carry a week's worth
of nappies, toiletries and baby food. Do you? The last thing you
want to do on arrival is to spend valuable holiday time searching
local supermarkets for your baby's favourite branded products. What
if they don't have what you need? That's why we're a big fan of
Tiny Traveller. You just order everything you're going to need online
or over the phone before you go and they ship it all to your travel
destination. Simple.
Fun
and games from Huggies
Looking for inspiration to keep your little one flexercising? Huggies
super stretchy Super-Flex has created a brilliant Baby Games programme
to help you keep your little one on the go!
By teaming up with Tumble Tots, Huggies has produced a FREE Huggies
Baby Games booklet which is packed with simple and easy-to-follow
flexercises and they've even included a CD full of super songs for
super wriggly babies. It really is flexitastic! Visit www.5xstretchier.com
to find out more.
Need
help choosing the right Child Trust Fund Account?
Launched in April 2005, the Child Trust Fund is a new savings and
investment account designed to give children a financial head start
in life and to help teach them the value of saving.
With the right tools, it can be easy to choose the right account
so HM Revenue & Customs have produced a helpful online toolkit to
help you find a Child Trust Fund account you're happy with. Click
here to use the tool kit now.
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