All of our favourite things for parents and kids this month… Little Cotton Clothes The dreamy new collection from Little Cotton Clothes has landed. The collection for children aged 6 months to 11 years is inspired by traditional and vintage clothing is beautifully made to last so it can be passed along. littlecottonclothes.com BabyBjörn BabyBjörn has launched a new soft grey colour in their popular bib. The perfect gender neutral shade for passing down to younger siblings, it’s dishwasher safe, BPA and PVC-free. babybjorn.co.uk Bobux The new SS24 collection from childrens’ footwear ..read more

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Travelling across the world with young children can seem daunting. However, there are lots of good reasons to plan a big trip whilst your children are still little. Before the age of two, most airlines allow babies and toddlers to sit on your lap, meaning that you don’t need to book an extra seat for them. Travelling outside of school term time also tends to be less expensive. Plus, exploring the world together offers amazing sensory experiences for little ones and creates unforgettable memories. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite family-friendly long haul travel destinations below. InterC ..read more

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Absolutely Mama meets model, presenter and mama-of-two Fearne McCann to talk motherhood, mental health, and sustainability… Hi Ferne, lovely to speak to you and congratulations on the arrival of Finty last year. How has the transition to becoming a mama-of-two been? Do you feel like you’re getting into your stride now that Finty is 8 months old?  It’s just double the carnage! No, it’s great fun, our house and lives are always busy and buzzing with people. Sunday has her own life and is off at school for big chunks of time which means I have had real 1-2-1 time with Finty and we have ..read more

The time it takes to become fertile again after childbirth varies for every woman, and you could get pregnant as early as three weeks after giving birth. This is even if you’re breastfeeding and your period hasn’t started yet.  Many believe breastfeeding prevents pregnancy, but there’s more to the story. Let’s find out when it’s best to start using birth control after having a baby and how efficient breastfeeding is as a contraceptive method. So when should you start birth control after giving birth? You can start taking birth control about 21 days after giving birth. For some forms of c ..read more

All of our favourite things for parents and kids this month… Wildride Ergonomically designed, we love these toddler carriers from Wildride at Scandiborn. Perfect for tired little legs, the prints and colourways are cool enough that you won’t mind wearing them when your mini doesn’t want to be carried. scandiborn.co.uk Alora Baby Beautifully designed, the Alora Baby Bedside Crib goes further than the requirements of British Standards for health and safety of your baby. What we love most though, is their circular model where they guarantee collection and buyback. Each crib is then remade and ..read more

With remote working still on the rise and the traditional 9am-5pm becoming more flexible, childcare needs have shifted. Families that might have once needed a full-time nanny are now looking for more holistic solutions to work around their busy modern lifestyles. And even when a full-time nanny is in place, some families might still find themselves needing extra cover for travelling, holidays, or after school. The good news is that there’s an emerging trend for bespoke, flexi-childcare to meet the demanding needs of modern family life. We now have creative platforms such as The Rocket House w ..read more

Mama-of-two Ellie Woodhouse-Clarke is a Nutritional Therapist, specialising in naturopathy and nutrition for family life. She’s recently launched a e-book called ‘A Wholesome Week: Your Monday to Friday Family Meal Guide‘, which is designed to take the stress out of feeding a young family. We chatted to Ellie about how she feeds her boys, and about her passion for food… All photography: Monika Chatterton What’s your background and how did you get into nutrition?  I began exploring a more naturopathic and holistic lifestyle approach in my mid-twenties, motivated by my own poor gut health ..read more

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