Which camp do you fall into: work-at-home mum, work-outside-the-home
mum, stay-at-home mum? You see there I go giving you labels! Perhaps
we should start appreciating each other's unique contributions to
society and forget the working mum stereotypes because, frankly, every
mum is a working mum. In our
new and bulging section on working parents we focus on returning
to work - whatever that is! From looking and feeling the part again
to minimizing
the morning chaos (no you are not imagining it. Your child has
a sixth sense that alerts her to filling her nappies, in a very smelly
way, when you're in a hurry) how
to spot a great nursery and pick a great
childminder. And if you're still at the 'to
work or not to work' stage then this article is for you!
Stephanie Neuman
babyworld, Editorial Director
News from the babyworld shop team
Flying off the shelves of the babyworld warehouse this month are the Baba Slings – simple, colourful, comfortable slings that make wearing your baby an absolute pleasure. The Trunki ride-on suitcase for tiny travellers has taken off thanks to the recent relaxation of the carry-on baggage regulations and we’ve also got a fabulous new travel cot which will be hitting the site soon too – we aim to keep your within your luggage limits where possible!
The relaxation quotient has taken a leap forward with the addition
of the Fat
Boy Bean Bags to the range (great for kids and when you’re heavily
pregnant) as well as a selection of the best Putamayo
Kids CDs – funky to chill to or dance to – there’s something to
suit everyone’s mood (young and old). Everything’s had a bit of injection
of colour really – we’ve even got the new
Bugaboo accessories in Pink, Yellow and Orange – so don’t feel
down because summer’s gone, come shopping at babyworld!
BACK TO WORK WITH CONFIDENCE
If you have taken months or even a whole year off
to look after your baby, returning to work can seem a scary prospect.
However, your experiences as a mother might have honed your transferable
skills even further. We look at ways in which motherhood makes you
better in the workplace so you can return full of confidence!
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here>>
How to spot a great nursery
Competition for places at good nurseries is fierce but that doesn't
mean you have to take the first place on offer. We look at how to
pick a nursery both you and your child will love.
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While you were gone…dads returning to work
After two weeks of paternity leave, you're expected to go back
to work as if nothing had happened. Author and father Stephen Giles
shares some wisdom with other working dads on how to cope
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here>>
Do my bum, boobs and tummy look big in this?!
We know it's a cliché but the fact is a lot of women stress about
how they are going to look the part back at work, after wearing
sick-stained t-shirts and jogging bottoms for so long! Help is at
hand as we asked a host of experts to advise on how best to re-enter
the employment market with confidence.
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here>>
Look into my eyes
Some women don't want artificial pain relief to get through labour.
But before you dismiss them as, at best mad,brave, at worst - superhuman,
check out the benefits of hypnotherapy - a natural form of pain
management during childbirth.
How to minimize morning chaos (and get to work on time!)
Mornings are the true test of your parenting patience. It’s 8.30am,
the toast is burning, your child is screaming after doing a massive
poo in pristine clothes… will you ever get out the door in time
for your 9am meeting? We look at how to manage the morning rush
without having a nervous breakdown.
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here>>
"It's not fairrrrr!"
If you have more than one child, you'll be depressingly used to
this phrase. Research shows that siblings under the age of five
average four conflicts an hour. That means, every day you'll be
dealing with . . . noooo don't even go there. Sibling rivalry is
a fact of life, we take a look at how to calm it down.
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Divide and conquer (or how to avoid the chore wars)
You're both back at work … and the house looks like a tip. Never
fear, with our top tips you can have a clean home (at least at first
sight…)
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here>>
Tried
and tested: lightweight buggies
You'll find the best comments, advice and information on all of the lightweight buggies on test. Our panel gave the Best Buy award to the Bebe Confort Vit
HAVE
YOU HAD A HOME BIRTH?
Why not tell us your story and win some great prizes for you and
your midwife? Home birth is special, we know that, but for many
it is still considered unusual and difficult to arrange. We want
to change perceptions - that's why we've launched the first ever
HOME
BIRTH AWARDS - to share your experiences and thus encourage
others to have a go!
Enter
the awards here
Product
review of the month
The Jane Indy Plus car seat
This month's winner is Emma from Somerset for her review on the Jane Indy Plus Car Seat. Emma was particularly impressed with the safety features on the Indy and has found it 'a brilliant incentive for my daughter to travel in a car seat'. 'She loves the pink colour and really enjoys sitting in it, whereas the solid structure and adjustable head, arm and side rests provide maximum protection for your child whilst on the go'.
A
fantastic stuffed cow called Maisie!
Clearly a lot of you have experienced the trauma of your child being
wedded to a certain toy because over 2000 of you read Angie's plea
for help in finding a replacement Maisie on our Product
Talk forum. Suzy Williams, moderator of this forum says " It
showed babyworld's community spirit at its best. Everyone came up
with suggestions and finally one was found on ebay - the whole forum
was on tenterhooks to see if Angie's bid would secure another Maisie
for her daughter! It was such a relief when her bid was accepted."
5 reasons to visit the Product talk forum:
- Because Suzy, the moderator, loves to help find the answers to your questions!
- Great advice for first-time parents needing advice on baby equipment
- Find out the best places to buy baby stuff
- Meet old pros who can help you avoid making expensive mistakes!
- Find out which are the best toys for Christmas
Visit us at the Baby show, Earl's Court and win some great baby stuff!
If
you're popping along to the Baby Show in London, 20-22 October, make
sure you purchase a raffle ticket from the babyworld stand H31 to be
in with a chance to win some fab baby stuff (see below)! All proceeds
go towards SPARKS research into pre-eclamspia - our charitable cause
of the year
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Hauck Aluflash Buggy
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My First Snuggle Sac
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Gro Bags
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Babycare Femme Elite Tens Unit
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Swaddleaze Baby wrap
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Mookie Swingball Set
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Tummy Tub
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Label Comfort Blanket
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Sunshine Kids Supermat Car Seat Mat
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Inspirito Revitalising Bath & Body Set
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Worlds Apart Ready Beds