Yummy Mummy Magazine April 2026

BABIES & KIDS

CUDDLY COMFORT

Blue Bear’s hero product, Brown Bear, a super luxury, multi sensory comfort bear created to restore calm, connection and a deep sense of emotional safety. Thoughtfully designed and grounded in therapeutic principles, Brown Bear supports children and adults through moments of anxiety, overwhelm, separation or grief. Weighted, super-soft and beautifully cuddly. bluebearandco.co.uk

SWEET TREATS

Bakery Sweet Treats These bakery treats make fun gifts or sweet treats. Super soft and cuddly, these collectable bakery treats from Keel Toys are super popular with all ages. keepcosy.co.uk

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Let their creativity run wild! Part of our imagination play collection, this fort gives children the perfect opportunity to start story telling. No matter age or ability there is something for everyone here! home-front.co.uk

HAPPY HAMPER

This stunning new baby hamper is guaranteed to delight any new parent. The natural basket is a gift in itself, as it can be re-used to store all those precious baby keepsakes and trinkets. bumblesandboo.com

TAKE A HIKE

These brown Sorel boots feature a combination of waterproof nylon, full grain leather and suede overlays with hiking-inspired hardware. oliverbonas.com

WE LOVE

These Disney Zootropolis 2 Judy Hopps Police Officer Scrunchie Hair Ties. Pack of 2. minisoshop.co.uk

FMay Half Term in London: The Ultimate Family Week Out

rom immersive attractions to handson museum workshops and outdoor adventures, London comes alive for families during May half term, offering something for every age and interest.

London’s May half term transforms the capital into a playground of family-friendly experiences, with venues across the city unveiling special programming designed to keep children engaged all week. From interactive attractions to creative workshops and outdoor exploration, the sheer variety makes it one of the best times of year for a family day out.

Major attractions take centre stage, with places like SEA LIFE London Aquarium and Madame Tussauds London enhancing their usual offerings with seasonal activities. Immersive experiences such as Shrek’s Adventure! London continue to draw younger visitors, blending storytelling with interactive play in a way that feels both entertaining and engaging.

Across the city, museums provide a strong alternative, particularly for families looking for more educational experiences. The London Transport Museum typically hosts themed workshops and hands-on sessions aimed at primary-aged children, while other institutions

run drop-in activities, trails and performances that encourage creativity and exploration.

Outdoor options come into their own at this time of year. Warmer weather sees parks and open spaces fill with families, while splash fountains and playgrounds offer simple, low-cost fun. Seasonal highlights such as the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, just before half term, often leave a legacy of interactive and visually striking displays that continue to appeal to younger visitors.

What sets May half term apart is its balance: high-profile attractions sit alongside free activities and outdoor spaces, making it possible to plan days out that suit a range of budgets. With so much happening across the city, it’s worth planning ahead—but with the right mix, it can be a week that keeps the whole family entertained.

“Across the city, museums provide a strong alternative, particularly for families looking for more educational experiences”

Pocketbum: Redefining Babygrows

Pocketbum is a babygrow designed for parents and other caregivers who value a fuss-free solution to nappy changing. PocketBum’s unique design replaces typical fasteners such as poppers with an elasticated gusset, making nappy changes quicker and easier, even in the middle of the night.

Some babies do not like clothing being pulled over their heads, and Pocketbum’s ingenious design means that this isn’t an issue. Simply pop Baby’s legs in and pull the babygrow up to the arms. To change Baby’s nappy, pull down the bottom half - no need to remove the entire babygrow. Once the nappy has been changed, just pop Baby’s legs back in and away you go; no hassle!

The streamlined, popper-free design ensures that Pocketbum will stay in place even when Baby is on the go. Unlike poppered garments, there are no gaps for small feet to get stuck in or poke through, and the lack of protruding fasteners makes both tummy time and naptime super-comfortable.

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Creative Kids

London’s Best Creative Workshops

In a city bursting with cultural energy, few activities offer the same blend of connection, joy and artistic exploration as a parent-child creative workshop. These immersive sessions are perfect for weekends, school holidays or simply carving out time to make something beautiful – and London’s vibrant creative scene delivers experiences that are as stylish as they are stimulating.

For those with budding Picassos and tiny makers alike, Paperbirds Art with Kids in Fulham provides lively, accessible art classes where children and adults can paint, draw and craft side by side. Sessions are designed to encourage experimentation and imagination, while fostering confidence in every participant.

In West London, Creativity Art Workshops offers a range of workshops that make creativity a shared adventure. From themed family art days to guided craft projects, this studio blends technique with playful expression, giving participants keepsakes to take home after each class.

Pottery and clay modelling are classic ways to connect through tactile creativity, and Your Creative Space in Wandsworth delivers just that with family-friendly pottery sessions where you and your child can mould, sculpt and decorate

ceramics together. These hands-on classes are ideal for slower, more thoughtful time together, and the finished pieces make treasured mementoes.

For a relaxed, social vibe, the ever-popular Art Play - Shoreditch and its sister venue Art Play London - Chelsea combine guided painting and pottery activities with a studio atmosphere that invites creativity without stress. These classes –suitable for a range of ages – are perfect for pairing with brunch or an afternoon stroll around town. Younger children and toddlers have tailored options too. &ART Children’s Art Classes in Peckham and Art with Little Pics in Chiswick both host sessions designed to make early artistic experiences joyful and confidence-boosting. For preschoolers and sensory art play, Lavender Leonardos in Battersea offers creative classes that blend craft with play.

Whether you’re nurturing a lifelong passion or simply looking for quality time that doesn’t involve screens, London’s creative workshops offer a thoughtful, beautiful way for families to make memories together – one brushstroke or clay coil at a time.

“London’s creative workshops offer a thoughtful, beautiful way for families to make memories together”

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Soft Neutrals, Playful Charm:

Blade & Rose’s Highland Cow Summer Edit

A timeless cream palette meets the brand’s bestselling character in a beautifully giftable collection designed for effortless summer dressing.

Blade & Rose brings a fresh, elevated feel to children’s summer wardrobes with the launch of its Neutral Highland Cow Collection. Reimagining one of its most loved characters in soft cream tones, the range offers a calm, contemporary take on playful dressing, perfect for those seeking a more understated aesthetic.

Designed with both style and practicality in mind, the collection includes signature character shorts, an applique T-shirt, lightweight muslin dress and muslin shorts, a short cotton zip romper, and a coordinating UPF50+ summer hat. Each piece is crafted from soft, breathable fabrics that are gentle on delicate skin, ensuring all-day comfort through changing summer temperatures.

Effortlessly mix-and-match and beautifully giftable, the collection captures the essence of relaxed, modern childhood style where comfort meets charm in the most wearable way.

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From her island studio in beautiful windswept Orkney Hazel from Airy Fairy creates beautiful personalised and handmade quilts and gifts. Each quilt is made around you the customers choice of theme and/or colours. Every stage of the process is thoughtfully and lovingly put together by hand to create a unique item made especially for your adorable little one. Only the finest quality cotton fabrics, threads and wadding are used ensuring your much loved quilts will last for years to come.

Truly a gift to treasure.

The pregnancy supportwear that’s making women refuse to just ‘put up with it’

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For generations, back pain, pelvic pressure, and discomfort during pregnancy have been treated as an unavoidable rite of passage. Hugup –the Italian-crafted pregnancy supportwear brand – is challenging that assumption with clinical evidence, expert design, and a product that’s rapidly gaining recognition across the UK and beyond.

When physiotherapists, obstetricians, and pregnancy yoga practitioners come together to design a product, the result tends to be rather different from the typical maternity support belt. Hugup is that product. Manufactured using progressive 3D-knitting technology and premium sustainable yarns, it’s being described by healthcare professionals and mothers alike as a genuine stepchange in pregnancy comfort.

Unlike conventional belly bands, which apply basic compression around the abdomen, Hugup works by lifting the weight of a growing bump directly off the pelvis and redistributing it across the upper back – mirroring the body’s own biomechanical needs. The result is clinically proven relief from lower back pain, improved posture,

and better gait. Wearers report not just feeling supported, but feeling – in the brand’s own words – “snatched and supported.”

“Hugup surprised me with its lightness and how practically unnoticeable it feels,” says Aggie, a mother and doctor. “It gives a sense of the body being embraced and can help pregnant women feel freer during physical activity.” That sentiment is echoed across a growing community of users, from first-time mothers to those managing chronic conditions such as symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD).

Featured in Forbes Women, The Parent Edit, and The Baby Show, and endorsed by leading maternity healthcare professionals, Hugup is fast becoming the gold standard in pregnancy support. Its bespoke fitting service ensures each woman receives a product calibrated to her individual needs – a level of care that speaks to the brand’s core conviction: that comfort during pregnancy isn’t a luxury. It’s a right.

For expectant mothers ready to refuse discomfort as an inevitability, Hugup is quite literally – as the brand puts it – there to have your back.

CONTACT & STOCKIST INFORMATION

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Instagram: @hugupofficial

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SPRING CLEAN IN STYLE WITH NÖA & NANI: Smart Toy Storage Solutions for Every Home

With the seasonal urge to refresh home spaces upon us, Nöa & Nani is showcasing its versatile range of toy storage solutions designed to make spring cleaning both practical and beautiful. From classic toy boxes to modular shelving units, the collection offers something for every room, style and budget, helping families keep toys neatly stored, accessible and part of a calm, well-ordered home environment.

Classic Toy Boxes – Simple & Functional

Perfect for smaller rooms or as starter storage pieces, the Lola Toy Box Toy Storage Organiser in Classic White provides a timeless solution to hide away toys instantly. With a spacious interior that accommodates everything from dolls to board games, it also features safety-first design with a soft-close hinge. It’s roomy yet compact ideal for bedrooms, playrooms or living spaces where space is at a premium.

For those looking for a storage piece with a hint of personality and a slightly larger footprint, the Leines Toy Box in White with Natural Pine Lid combines ample toy-stashing capacity with a stylish, modern look. A natural wood top and playful front detailing make it a standout feature while its generous internal space ensures you can tackle bigger cluttered piles of toys with ease

“From classic toy boxes to modular shelving units”

Multi-Functional & Stylish Storage

Stepping up in style and comfort, the Osman Toy Box with Cushion in Classic White doubles as both a storage chest and cosy bench. Featuring soft-close safety hinges and a removable, washable cushion, it’s perfect for hallways, bedrooms or play areas giving kids a comfy spot to sit while keeping their favourite things organised.

Bringing multi-purpose organisation and extra seating together, the Stockholm Storage Bench with 3 Storage Cubes in Classic White combines a bench with open cubby space designed to hold baskets, toys, shoes or everyday essentials. The adaptable design makes it a strong choice for hallways, playrooms or under-stair spaces where both storage and seating are needed.

Open Storage for Larger & Growing Collections

For larger toy collections or families wanting display-friendly organisation, the Halmstad 3 Cube & Shelf Storage Unit in White brings a modular approach. With open shelving and cube compartments, it’s perfect for integrating baskets, books, crafts and toys into a neat, easy-to-access system. Its clean lines suit contemporary interiors, while the tailored layout works for big-ticket toys and everyday play essentials alike.

The Toy Cube Storage Unit in Classic White expands on this idea with multiple cubby spaces, making it ideal for sorting toys by type or child. Whether you’re storing games, books, soft toys or puzzles, this unit helps keep things visible, a helpful feature when involving children in cleanup routines.

Nöa & Nani’s spring storage range is crafted with everyday practicality in mind flat-packed for straightforward home assembly, kid-safe features like soft-close lids, and multiple sizes to suit compact corners or larger play-focused spaces. Whether you’re tackling a nursery, living room or shared play zone, there’s an option to support your spring refresh without breaking the bank.

ABOUT NÖA & NANI

Dedicated to providing families with thoughtful, functional and gorgeous furniture, Noa & Nani has everything you need to make your house a home. From imaginative children’s beds to chic living room pieces, our website features an abundance of beautiful designs to suit all your family’s needs. Our mission is to offer fabulous family furniture that mixes style with function. With lovely pieces for every room and every family member, our website is the perfect place to start shopping for your home.

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“Nöa & Nani’s spring storage range is crafted with everyday practicality in mind flat-packed for straightforward home assembly, kid-safe features like soft-close lids, and multiple sizes to suit compact corners or larger play-focused spaces”

April events for kids in London

By Lauren Naylor

The Elephant Trail

The Elephant Trail Battersea is turning the riverside into a colourful, adventure. The whole family can hunt down 21 beautifully decorated elephant sculptures, logging their discoveries on an interactive app while unlocking treats along the way. Budding artists can also join in with collaborative mural colouring sessions with artist Anna Bruder from A Line Art. There’s also scavenger hunts, fancy dress, carousel rides, bumper cars, to street food stops and creative workshops.

Battersea Power Station, (rides and some activities charged), until 26 April 2026

Kids’n’Sushi Easter Masterclass

Easter gets a creative spin with a hands-on sushi masterclass for children. Led by expert chefs who guide kids through rolling everything from cucumber hosomaki to more intricate uramaki. The experience strikes a perfect balance between learning and fun, with a charming Easter-themed creation to finish. Theres also a goody bag, certificate and treats to make it feel extra special.

Sticks’n’Sushi Chelsea, Cambridge, Islington and Battersea, Price: £40 per child, sticks-n-sushi.com, Various dates throughout April

Twist Museum Easter Experience

Twist museum is an interactive playground of illusions, hands-on exhibits and surprises, designed to keep curious minds fully engaged. There are a series of live performances four times a day from Marvin’s Magic (spaces are limited) to keep all the family entertained. The Easter Egg Hunt Trail adds a playful layer, guiding families through the adventure and a chance to win a giant chocolate egg worth £150.

twistmuseum.com, until 12 April, Tickets from £22, magic show add-on, £9.50 (advisable to book in advance)

TOCA Social Angry Birds Experience

This immersive experience drops players straight into the action, with physical play as you use your feet like a slingshot to launch footballs at Angry Bird targets. Set across three interactive levels, it’s chaotic fun - perfect for competitive kids (and adults) looking to burn off some holiday energy. The familiar characters and playful destruction translate surprisingly well into this larger-thanlife format, with plenty of satisfying moments as structures come crashing down. It’s lively, noisy and designed for group fun.

Approx £15-£20 per person, multiple UK locations, toca.social batterseapowerstation.co.uk

“Twist museum is an interactive playground of illusions, hands-on exhibits and surprises, designed to keep curious minds fully engaged”

Party With Meri Meri

When it comes to planning the ultimate children’s party, there is one brand that seasoned party planners and style-savvy parents turn to first: Meri Meri.

The British-based, US-established brand designs everything fun for life’s celebrations. From partyware and seasonal decorations to home decor, covetable gifts and magical dress-up, Meri Meri brings delight to every occasion, now showcased in its Notting Hill shop.

Following a successful pop-up last year, Meri Meri’s Notting Hill store is now permanent. Located just behind Portobello Road, the space brings the brand’s joyful world to life in one beautifully curated setting. “The shop captures everything Meri Meri stands for,” says founder and director Meredithe Stuart-Smith (pictured right).

“It’s colourful, inspiring and full of fun. Seeing everything up close, especially the costumes, makes them feel even more magical.”

Founded more than 40 years ago by StuartSmith, the brand began with homemade cards

THE DETAILS

Meri Meri, 19 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2EU merimeri.co.uk. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm Instagram: @merimeriparty

sold from her kitchen table in San Francisco. What started as a small creative venture employing other mothers has grown into a globally recognised lifestyle label known for its playful partyware and sense of joy.

Today, Meri Meri is loved for its Instagramperfect party themes. From unicorns and fairies to dazzling disco and nostalgic circuses, each collection is designed to thrill children and create moments of wonder for everyone. Milestones along the way include the 2008 launch of its bestselling cupcake kit, the 2019 introduction of giant paper garlands as an eco-friendly alternative to balloons and collaborations with Liberty, Ladurée and British print designer Molly Mahon. At the heart of the brand is a belief that celebrations should feel special long after the last guest leaves. Working from a studio in Cheltenham, Stuart-Smith and her team create beautiful pieces that can be used again and again.

“Celebrations should feel magical, not fleeting,” says Stuart-Smith. “We put a lot of thought into making things that last and can be enjoyed beyond the party. I’ve always felt what a sad moment it is when decorations have to come down after the party! Why can’t they then go up in a kids’ bedroom?” says Meredithe.

Now stocked in over 80 countries worldwide, Meri Meri offers stylish designs for every age and stage, from first birthdays and baby showers to seasonal moments from Valentine’s Day and Easter through to Christmas. Alongside its children’s collections, the brand also offers gifts for adults, including boxed candle sets, linen napkins and elegant host gifts.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HERNE HILL SCHOOL!

This year, Herne Hill School is turning 50 - an opportunity to celebrate and say thank you.

THANK YOU…

…to every pupil whose future we have had the privilege to shape!

…to their parents for working with us so collaboratively to that end and entrusting us with this huge responsibility.

…to all our current and former staff for your love, care and dedication. You have always been the School’s greatest asset, creating that special friendly, happy, family-feel environment in which young children thrive best.

…and to our founders, Phyll Bennett and Chris Ratsey, for having started it all in 1976! We are grateful for your enduring foundational gifts, especially:

• Our ethos of Love • Care • Excellence, which encapsulates so well our commitment to excellence and conviction that love and care are prerequisites for a top-quality education.

• The School’s co-educational nature, from the outset.

• The concept of our ‘Golden rules’, which have signified for decades the importance we attribute to developing the ‘whole child’, including the provision of a moral and behavioural compass.

• Our passion for outdoor learning, nature and trees.

• Our age range from 2+ to 7+, which coincides precisely with what is worldwide recognised as Early Childhood Education (ECE).

These foundational pillars have withstood the test of time, with an extensive body of research having now proven just how important they are in optimising a child’s ECE. It is fantastic to witness the outside world and society at large increasingly recognising that this educational period is the most formative in a child’s life and that it requires both a specialist pedagogical approach and continuity throughout it.

Internally, we have been acutely aware of this all along and are therefore continuously incorporating into our curriculum the latest research findings and best practice models, judiciously balancing this with the evolving societal demands and constraints of the current age. Standing still is no option, especially in these fast-changing times, with the need for cultivating emotional intelligence (EQ) for this generation of children having become particularly evident.

To gain a glimpse of our thoughts on this and a host of other ECE aspects, we invite you to visit the ‘Insights and videos’ page on our website.

If you are a prospective parent, we invite you to join one of our in-action tours to experience our

unique provision for yourself.

And if you are a former pupil, parent or staff member, please join us on Saturday 16 May for a special Golden Anniversary Open Day (see details on our website).

We are looking forward to continuing to serve our Herne Hill, Dulwich and neighbouring communities and to hopefully seeing you soon! Ngaire Telford (Headteacher) and Dominik Magyar (Director) hernehillschool.co.uk enquiries@hernehillschool.co.uk

The Old Vicarage, 127 Herne Hill, London, SE24 9LY

We are looking forward to continuing to serve our Herne Hill, Dulwich and neighbouring communities and to hopefully seeing you soon!

Preparing for Parenthood: Why One Devon Retreat Is Rethinking the Journey to Baby

10th - 15th June 2026. Hosted at Fowlescombe Farm, Devon

On a bright Saturday morning in Queen’s Park, Charli and Tom linger over breakfast - a rare luxury these days. Work has kept them both on the move, and quiet moments together have become precious. This one feels especially significant. It’s one of the last slow weekends they’ll share before life changes forever.

They’re expecting their first baby. After four years together, the timing feels right, and the excitement is real. But so is the uncertainty.

Charli, usually grounded in her love of exercise and healthy living, has found pregnancy more emotionally complex than she expected. Her changing body feels unfamiliar, and old, unwelcome thoughts from her teenage yearswhen she struggled with an eating disorder - have resurfaced. She’s physically well, but navigating a shifting sense of self.

Tom, ambitious and successful, is wrestling with a different kind of transition. He wants to be a great father - he’s committed to it - but he’s not entirely sure what that looks like. The world of pregnancy support is overwhelmingly geared toward mothers, and while he believes that’s appropriate, he’s left wondering where dads fit in.

Where do you ask the questions you’re not sure you’re supposed to ask?

It’s a dilemma Dr Jo Black knows well. “Emotional wellbeing is as important as physical wellbeing in pregnancy. Gaining knowledge and skills gives expectant parents the very best chance to thrive as a new family,” she explains. After more than 20 years as a consultant perinatal psychiatrist in the NHS, she’s seen thousands of expectant and new mothers - and she’s noticed the same gap again and again. “There’s a huge variety of services designed to help expectant mothers both emotionally and physically. However, there’s very little in birth and parenting preparation for expectant dads and for couples who wish to prepare together.”

That gap is exactly what inspired Coracle Retreat, a five-night immersive experience set on the idyllic Fowlescombe Farm in South Devon. It’s a place where parents-to-be can step away from the noise of daily life and prepare - emotionally, practically,

“Emotional wellbeing is as important as physical wellbeing in pregnancy. Gaining knowledge and skills gives expectant parents the very best chance to thrive as a new family”

and thoughtfully - for the seismic shift ahead.

Guests stay in a beautifully restored farm-stay hotel and follow a curated programme of conversations, restorative experiences, and time in nature. Jo leads a series of talks that demystify parental and infant mental wellbeing, blending clinical expertise with warmth and clarity. Some sessions bring everyone together; others are designed specifically for expectant fathers or mothers, creating space for honest reflection.

Jo is joined by her husband, consultant obstetrician Mr Jonathan Hindley, who helps couples explore what might unfold in the delivery suite. Together, they champion the idea that knowledge dispels fear, empowers decision-making, and strengthens the partnership at the heart of new parenthood.

Their motivation is deeply personal.

“We had all the clinical knowledge possible as two doctors, but we were completely unprepared for the enormous transition in our lives when we became parents for the first time,” Jo reflects. “We would have found a course like this so very helpful, and that was one of the drivers for creating Coracle Retreats.”

Jo’s credentials are formidable - former Associate Clinical Director for NHS England, Chair of Faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and a respected national and international lecturer. Yet Coracle Retreats marks a new chapter.

“Developing Coracle Retreats is the first time I have innovated independently and it’s absolutely thrilling. It feels like the culmination of my life’s work.”

For Charli and Tom, the decision to book was instinctive.

“We have so much to think about and so much

preparation to do,” they say. “We’re thrilled and at the same time a bit scared of what’s ahead. We’re having this baby together, so preparing emotionally as a couple makes perfect sense. And we love unique hotels, great food, and time in nature - so the fact that Coracle Retreat is at Fowlescombe Farm was an added bonus.”

As the next retreat approaches - 10–15 June 2026 - Jo and Jonathan are preparing to welcome another group of parents-to-be seeking clarity, confidence, and connection before the biggest adventure of their lives.

More information can be found at coracleretreats.co.uk fowlescombe.com

“Jo is joined by her husband, consultant obstetrician Mr Jonathan Hindley, who helps couples explore what might unfold in the delivery suite”

Bold stripes, bright colours and playful summer style

KIDLY by MORI Launches SS26: Playful Daywear for Bigger Kid

MORI, the award-winning baby and children’s brand, introduces KIDLY by MORI SS26—a confident, colour-filled collection designed for older kids ready to dress with personality. Focused on bright hues, playful details and summer-ready outfits, the collection is made for real life, from playground adventures to weekend plans. Rooted in MORI’s commitment to comfort and quality, it reimagines everyday dressing with confidence and individuality at its core.

Stripes take centre stage, bringing energy to relaxed silhouettes. From bold red co-ords to softer pastel combinations, pieces can be worn head-to-toe or mixed for a playful clash. Leading the collection is the Red Striped Cotton Top & Trousers Outfit, combining a relaxed fit with a statement print for effortless, confident style.

Everyday staples are refreshed with a playful twist, including the Striped Cotton T-Shirt in lilac, yellow and clay—easy pieces designed for mixing, matching and layering. For cooler days, the Colourblock Sweatshirt & Wide Leg Joggers Outfit offers comfort and versatility in vibrant combinations like green and pink or blue and orange, crafted from soft loopback cotton.

Footwear expands with the return of KIDLY by MORI’s bestselling jelly sandals, now updated in new colours and translucent finishes, featuring a padded removable insole and popper fastening. A new range of canvas trainers adds practical, everyday options with Velcro straps, heel loops

and playful prints. The brand’s popular clogs also return in imaginative Dinosaur and Safari styles. New for SS26 is a dedicated swimwear range, crafted from recycled fabrics with UPF 50+ protection. Featuring rash vests, swimsuits, hats and coordinated sets in playful prints, each piece includes practical details like front zips and soft, comfortable fits.

KIDLY by MORI SS26 celebrates colour, creativity and self-expression, making getting

“Rooted

in MORI’s commitment to comfort and quality, it reimagines everyday dressing with confidence and individuality at its core”

The collection is available now at

CORACLE: Prepare Together

Come and be part of a Coracle Retreat- a 5-night, 4-day journey for couples looking ahead to life with a new baby.

Designed and led by Dr Jo Black, Coracle Retreats help parents prepare not only for birth, but for the profound emotional shift into parenthood. Through evidence based guidance, shared reflection, and the quiet power of nature, each couple leaves feeling steady, strong and ready to embrace the adventure ahead

WITH DATES: 10TH - 15TH JUNE 2026

Hosted at Fowlescombe Farm, Devon. For enquiries or bookings visit the website.

INSPIRING A LOVE FOR CYCLING FROM THE FIRST PEDAL

Reid, the Australian-born bike brand with its global headquarters in Poole, UK, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new H Series kids bikes.

Designed to be unbelievably lightweight without the premium price tag, the H Series is set to ignite a passion for cycling in young riders, offering an accessible entry point to the joy of two wheels.

Inspired by the lightness of hydrogen, the Reid H Series Kids Bike range prioritises easy, safe riding with its thoughtful design, focusing on a stable and controlled ride. Starting at just 5.3kg including pedals, these bikes are built to grow with kids, offering features suitable for everything from first pedals to off-road adventures. With kid-specific components for comfort and control, the H Series is perfect for playgrounds, parks, and every adventure in between, making it easy for kids to fall in love with cycling from their very first ride.

All H Series bikes boast durable 6061 aluminium alloy frames and forks, Reid Junior rubber grips, Reid Junior saddles, and Reid PVC platform pedals, ensuring a comfortable and reliable ride across the range. The bikes are designed with child-specific brake levers and appropriate wheel sizes (14”, 16”, 20”, 24”) to ensure a perfect fit and safe handling for every child.

“At Reid, we believe that introducing children to cycling should be an easy and enjoyable experience from the very beginning, and nothing helps more than being lightweight and well designed with child friendly geometry,” said Rob Akam, CEO of Reid Group. “The H Series embodies this philosophy, offering a range of beautifully designed, lightweight, and reliable bikes that are perfectly suited for young riders, whilst being affordable for the parent.”

Beyond the immediate joy and physical benefits, the H Series also champions a more sustainable way of life. By making cycling accessible and enjoyable from a young age, Reid encourages families to embrace the bike for local errands, school commutes, and weekend adventures. This shift helps to reduce reliance on cars, easing traffic congestion and contributing to cleaner air in our communities. To further our commitment to a healthier planet, Reid is also proud of our ‘Buy One, Plant One’ pledge. For every H Series bike sold, we will plant a tree, directly contributing to reforestation efforts and offsetting carbon emissions.

For more information on the Reid H Series and other Reid bikes, please visit reidbikes.com.

“Beyond the immediate joy and physical benefits, the H Series also champions a more sustainable way of life”

THE FERTILITY CENTRE

Formerly the Assisted Conception Unit, The Fertility Centre is a longstanding centre of excellence for fertility treatment and care at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. In 2021 they enlarged the Centre with a new satellite service at West Middlesex University Hospital, extending patient care and convenient access across West London.

The Centre provides a broad and comprehensive range of fertility services to their patients –including IVF, ICSI and IUI – but their areas of particular expertise, include the management of women and couples over the age of 40, premature ovarian ageing or low ovarian reserve, and male or sperm-related infertility issues.

Notwithstanding their expertise in these complex fields, The Fertility Centre continues to perform very well in its success rates. They hold one of the highest clinical pregnancy rates amongst NHS hospitals in the UK (please visit hfea.gov.uk for further information) and welcome NHS-funded patients and those seeking to selffund their care and treatment.

As well as treatment for those trying to conceive now, The Fertility Centre offer services for those who are considering their ability to conceive in the future. Fertility preservation through egg or embryo freezing is becoming increasingly popular and they can provide these services through their dedicated Fertility Preservation programme.

There are a number of reasons why you may wish to preserve your fertility:

• For social reasons

• Preparing to transition

• Ahead of treatment for cancer such as chemoor radiotherapy

• If you have been diagnosed with gynaecological conditions, such as endometriosis or ovarian cysts

If you are thinking about your fertility health for future years, they also provide a range of fertility assessments - with packages for individuals as well as couples. Alongside tests and assessments, expert clinicians can explain your results and advise you accordingly.

In addition to their clinical expertise and range of treatment options, The Fertility Centre understands the inevitable stress and anxiety of fertility treatment. They are committed to supporting you every step of the way throughout your treatment. This includes sessions with their British Infertility Counselling Association and UK Council for Psychotherapy accredited counsellors.

THE DETAILS

The Fertility Centre team is always happy to support you and answer any questions. If you want to learn more or are ready to start your fertility journey, please contact them on 020 3315 8585 or email chelwest.acu@nhs.net. chelwestprivatecare.co.uk/ fertility-centre

The Kensington Wing

The Kensington Wing is the dedicated private maternity unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, providing women and birthing people with around-the-clock clinical care, comfortable en-suite private rooms and hospitality services.

Located in the heart of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital – part of one of the UK’s top rated hospital Trusts – your baby’s and your safety and wellbeing are reassuringly supported at all times. The Kensington Wing is immediately located next to the hospital’s outstanding and newly expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a consultant anaesthetist remains on site at all times 24/7, dedicated to the needs of our patients.

To ensure the safety of women, birthing people and birth partners, The Kensington Wing has important infection control procedures for staff and visitors to adhere to but remain welcoming to your chosen birth partner for all stages of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay. Your individual room and en-suite facilities are a haven, and the catering and hospitality team ensures your stay is relaxing as well as safe. On the Kensington Wing the consultant obstetricians, midwives, nurses and maternity support workers provide care as a team and are delighted to offer both consultant-led and midwife-led maternity packages.

THE DETAILS

If you would like to talk to one of the team, call 020 3315 8616, email chelwest.kensington@nhs.net or visit thekensingtonwing.co.uk

The Kensington Wing’s highly experienced team of midwives welcome enquiries and the opportunity to discuss midwife-led care in more detail. These ‘meet the midwife’ sessions are always a relaxed and special time to talk and discover more without any obligation. For those women and birthing people who are appropriate for midwife-led care, the team provide full support throughout your pregnancy and the midwifery team are available 24 hours seven days a week for advice or concerns throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay.

The consultant-led care package allows you the choice of one of their experienced consultant obstetricians to personally guide you through your pregnancy and birth. Your consultant provides continuity and individualised expertise throughout your journey. They build a relationship with you and your partner through the antenatal period to give you confidence to birth safely with them in line with your birth preferences. They continue to support you through the postnatal period, including your 6 week postnatal check. All consultants are available to meet you and your birth partner without any obligation.

The Kensington Wing enquiry team are always happy to support with these arrangements and answer any questions.

THE PRESSURES OF MODERN LIFE

When does Stress become an Illness?

Dr Rai from The London General Practice discusses the effects of stress on the body and how this can become a problematic condition.

We all know the feeling, be it at work or at home; there’s just not enough time, and too much to do. Demanding deadlines in an unforgiving world where we’re always contactable and everyone expects an immediate response.

Stress affects us all; a little pressure can be good, making us more alert and responsive, but too much leads to declining performance, fatigue and potentially an inability to function.

Dr Rai who specialises in Anxiety and Stress Management at The London General Practice presents regularly on the topic to individuals, corporations and businesses.

“In some respects, stress and anxiety are subjective measures and the outcome is dependent on several factors including the subjects own personal resilience. However, what we do know is that there are strong physiological links between stress, anxiety, and an individual’s ability to function correctly.

It’s important to realise that there are direct links between stress (which can feel like an intangible concept) and our medical health and wellbeing, resulting in real discernible changes to how we perform.

We also know that there are several factors which may make a person more susceptible to becoming severely impacted by stress or anxiety. These include their lifestyle, sleep patterns, alcohol, workload, underlying physical health as well as genetic or hereditary pre-dispositions.

Through our work with patients and organisations we provide consultations including screens for underlying medical issues, as well as give practical advice on relaxation, exercise, nutrition and sleep. There are also medical interventions which can be appropriate in some instances.”

Dr Rai also advocates thinking of our personal ‘resilience’ as a fixed resource. We may feel that the best way to deal with a stressful day is to hit the gym, or go for a run – ‘burning off the tensions of the day’. However, if our reserves are already depleted as a result of prolonged stress then moderate or light exercise may be more beneficial,

aiding recovery and guarding against further illness or injury.

Whilst this is a complex area there is a lot that can be done to help identify the issues and proactively implement changes in order to reduce the consequences of stress.

The London General Practice provides a wide range of Private Medical Services including helping individuals and organisations understand and deal with stress. If you would like to contact the Practice please telephone 020 7935 1000

THE DETAILS

The London General Practice 114a Harley Street, London W1G 7JL

Tel: 0207 935 1000

Direct access to a private GP, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Visiting Doctor to your home, hotel or place of work