One lucky winner will receive the new Joolz Hub+ pushchair The Joolz Hub+ is an innovative new stroller that’s perfect from birth to the toddler years and yet is compact and lightweight enough for holidays. We have one to give away if you answer the question below. (T&C mainland UK winners only, Edtor’s decision final, no cash alternative, colour allocated at random) This competition closes on 30 January 2021. [contact-form-7] The post Joolz Hub+ to win worth £569 first appeared on B Magazine ..read more

London’s chief midwife urges all expectant mums to get the influenza vaccine, as just one in five are protected With the double threat of coronavirus and flu this winter, London’s chief midwife is urging all pregnant women in the capital to get their free flu vaccine this year amid low uptake rates. Data published on 26 November by Public Health England reveals that almost four out of five pregnant women in London are unprotected from flu. Just 20.8 per cent of pregnant women in the capital have had their flu vaccine so far this year. The extra risk from getting flu and coronavirus togeth ..read more

Having your baby near to you is the best way to bond All parents know that having your baby close to you is great for establishing a close bond. It also means you will always be able to take advantage of every smile and giggle! That’s why Graco has created the Near2Me, the company’s first ever height-adjustable pushchair. It will enable you to feel close to your little one when out and about, while still having the convenience of a pushchair or travel system. WIN this great pushchair worth £250 by heading to our Facebook page The clever gadget that makes the Near2Me so adjustable is the Slide ..read more

Women who gave birth between March-August this year are invited to take part in an online survey to share their experiences of pregnancy and childbirth. Since 1995, National Maternity Surveys have been carried out in the UK by the University of Oxford’s National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU). These surveys collect up-to-date information on women’s experiences of pregnancy, labour, birth and early parenthood, which is used to improve maternity services across the country. This year, the survey has been updated to take into account the coronavirus pandemic. You & Your Baby 202 ..read more

Maternity and childrenswear brands Baukjen and Isabella Oliver donate to charity Socially conscious womenswear and maternity brands Baukjen and Isabella Oliver have decided to donate profits this Black Friday. Over the weekend (27th- 30th November), which usually sees an excess of discounting, the brands will donate profits to four deserving charities. The brands have decided to kick back against aggressive discounting and instead will partner with a different charity each day and donate 100 per cent of profits from both websites to social causes in the UK. Photo credit @Centrepoint The chos ..read more

For Aisha, The UK’s leading Halal Baby Food brand, has donated 50,000 baby food meals to FareShare A baby food company has donated more than 50,000 of its meals to FareShare, the UK’s largest food redistribution charity. For Aisha, a Halal meal brand, believes that no good food should go to waste while people are going hungry and they have redistributed surplus foods to charities that need their help. FareShare provides enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people every week and support almost 11,000 charities and community groups.  For Aish ..read more

Study shows that women who have physically demanding jobs may have babies with a higher birth weight and a higher risk of obesity in later life Researchers have found, for the first time, that having a very physical job during pregnancy may affect their baby in a negative way. These jobs might involve lifting heavy objects, bending repeatedly or standing for long periods of time. The New Jersey Department of Health researchers looked at data on both the mother’s and the baby’s health, as well as studying what jobs they were engaged in. It was found that mothers who worked in physically demand ..read more

The Joolz Hub+ is a smart new take on this compact and comfy pushchair. Stylish and lightweight, the Hub+ builds on the success of the previous model, with a whole host of new features. + most comfortable ride + easy one-hand use + clever design Built for city life Th Joolz Hub+ is the perfect companion for exploring the urban jungle. With large rear wheels to guarantee the smoothest of rides and one-handed steering for ease of navigation, the Joolz Hub+ cruises freely through the city streets. If you’re still out and about at the end of the day, you’re ssure to be seen as you light up the n ..read more

When your little one starts to crawl and walk, these can help them get their daily exercise and keep them safe Plan Toys Bird Walker, £89.95 Plan Toys Plan Toys is the brand to go to if you’re looking for well-made wooden toys made from sustainable sources and this walker (recommended from 10 months) is no exception. The walker comes with 16 colourful blocks that your child can stack and knock down again. On the front are two birds that bop their heads up and down and make a tinkling noise as the walker is pushed. It’s well thought out and designed, helps develop gross motor skills and coord ..read more

Micralite has unveiled its new ProFold Graphite pushchair, a new look for the multi-award winning compact stroller. ProFold Graphite comes with grey melange fabrics, coordinating chest and harness pads as well as a cushioned vegan leather handle and bumper bar in tan. Micralite’s lightweight ProFold stroller has been thoughtfully designed to overcome the challenges faced by parents in the city and also when travelling. Suitable from birth with a full lie-flat seat, there is no compromise on usability or comfort for parent or baby. Together with a reversible and breathable liner in machine-wa ..read more