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New government service 'Tell Us Once' helps new parents

A new Tell Us Once service which will help to make life easier for new parents is being rolled out across the country. The new service will help to cut red tape and paperwork when a new baby is born by making it easier for people to notify government authorities about changes in their circumstances. The Tell Us Once service for both births and deaths is being launched by The Department for Work…
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Great flexible working opportunity for mums / dads: NORTHCLIFFE DIGITAL IS SEARCHING FOR ENTREPRENEURS TO RUN WEBSITES THEIR LOCAL AREA

A great opportunity for working parents has presented itself in localpeople, an online hyperlocal community network of websites, currently making new sites available throughout the country. The extended network creates the opportunity for those with an entrepreneurial spirit to essentially run their own unique social-media centres within the heart of their local communities. This opportunity is…
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The perfect investment!

When do you actually wish to have a pregnant tummy? Well, when you hold this gorgeous top.. Because so many maternity clothes simply don’t last through pregnancy, this clever top is the perfect investment when you are looking for maternity wear that will go the distance. London Mums simply love it. Its softness and super smart look makes it the most wanted top we have ever come across. Eva…
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Children's Books' Reviews

Section dedicated to books reviewed by London Mums. If you want to be added to our panel of book reviewers please get in touch. It’s fun and you would get lots of free books. MUDDLE LONDON This is the perfect book to start getting our London children to learn about their capital. It’s more than just a book, it’s like a platform that provides hours of educational…
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Baby & Toddlers

Baby Swimming: More Than Just a Badge

Leading swimming expert Laura Molloy explains why swimming is a vital lifesaving skill. Founder of Swimbabes and qualified Swim Instructor Laura Molloy has been teaching babies and toddlers to swim for the last ten years. She believes every baby should learn to swim so that they are equipped with vital survival skills that will aide them if they ever find themselves in a life threatening situation…
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MINE! Best book to teach toddlers sharing skills

MINE! is one of London Mum’s favourite books and very useful as it provides a light-hearted look at the thorny toddler issue of sharing from award-winning illustrator Rachel Bright. You can purchase the book via www.puffin.co.uk A little bit about this book: Funny Bunny is the most favourite toy of twins, Frankie and Fifi. Wherever they go, Funny Bunny goes too but when it comes to…
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Parents fear empty nests as students settle into campus life

Concerns about financial management rife as leading student counsellor gives top tips for beating separation woes. More than two-thirds of parents in the UK (70%) fear that that they will find their child leaving for university “emotionally difficult”, with 40% believing that they will miss their child more than their child will miss them, according to new research published today. The…
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Expectant mothers are the fittest women in the UK!

In a comprehensive survey of pregnant women and new mothers in the UK, The Baby Show discovers that expectant mothers exercise over 4 hours more every month than the average UK woman! In a survey of 2,000 pregnant women in the UK, The Baby Show with Fisher Price and Prima Baby has revealed that mum’s-to-be exercise more regularly than those that who aren’t expecting. The survey shows that…
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Five maternity fashion tips by celebrity guru Emily Evans

Five maternity fashion tips by celebrity guru Emily Evans. 1. Don’t be afraid of print and colour! Stand out from the crowd and don’t just gravitate towards boring black. You will always be complimented on wearing a cool, printed dress. 2. Stick to what you know – if you wear skinny jeans normally, buy a great pair of skinny maternity jeans. 3. Invest in a great maternity…
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Baby Gear That is Both Fashionable and Functional

Nuna is a collection of smart baby gear created by Dutch designers. It was founded by a father of two who wanted to combine style with functionality, but could not find products that fit his needs. He traveled to the Netherlands and found a passionate, young product team in Amsterdam – a hotbed of smart design – and created Nuna. The Nuna line blends style with the reality of having kids, and…
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