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New Baby

National Childbirth Trust
The NCT charity who help over a million mums and dads each year through pregnancy, birth and the early days of parenthood. They offer antenatal and postnatal courses, local support and reliable information to help all parents.

Baby & Pregnancy
Site with guidance and information in relation to pregnancy and having a new baby.

Baby World
Shopping and advice site.

Baby Names
A site to help with choosing the name for your baby.

BabyLaw
A site that offers employment law advice and solutions to individuals who are suffering from disadvantage or detrimental treatment in the workplace resulting from pregnancy or childbirth.

Child health

Childhealth.co.uk
A reference site with information on numerous areas of your child’s health.

Patient UK
Another site with leaflets on a variety of children’s health conditions.

Children First for Health
Site run by Great Ormond Street providing information from child health experts for young people.

Healthvisitors.com
Site run by health visitors covering a number of topics for children from 0 to 8.

Healthy & affordable eating for the family

Feed your family for a fiver
Meal planner and guide to feeding the family for a fiver.

Healthy Start
NHS sponsored site on healthy eating for the family.

Eat well, be well
Food Standards Agency’s practical healthy eating for children.

BBC Food
Advice and guidance on lunchbox food for children.

Childcare & Schools

Childcare Vouchers
Working Parents can take up to £243 per month of their salary in Childcare Vouchers FREE of Tax and National Insurance Contributions equating to a potential saving of between £75 and £100 every month.

Childcare Vouchers can be used to pay for the following registered childcare: Day Nurseries, Childminders, Nannies, Breakfast and After School Clubs, Pre-School and Playgroups, Boarding Fees, Tutoring Centres and Holiday Schemes (up to the age of 15)

To obtain a Parent Information Pack and Registration Form contact Gemelli Childcare Vouchers on 01280 851113 or visit www.gemellichildcarevouchers.co.uk

Schools Finder
A government site that lets you find and research schools (including OFsted reports) and childcare / nurseries. Works on a postcode search.

Childcare Link
A government website that lets you search for childcare.

Ofsted
School inspection and regulatory body.

e-Homework
A site dedicated to helping parents assist their children with homework.

Budgeting

BBC Parenting
BBC site with tips on how to budget for the arrival of a baby.

IFA Promotions
A useful site if you are looking to make cutbacks in your finances. Allows you to analyse where you could save on everyday expenditure.

Coupon Mountain
Site providing guidance on and access to money off vouchers and freebies across a range of products.

My Voucher Codes
Another site providing guidance on and access to money off vouchers and freebies across a range of products.

VoucherCodes.co.uk
VoucherCodes.co.uk is a leading provider of online discounts, promotional codes and printable vouchers

Going out as a Family

Invitation book
The Invitation Book is purchased for £30 approximately and is available for certain areas in the country. Once purchased it contains discount vouchers for numerous outlets, activities etc. take a look – a great investment.

Visit Britain
Site that provides information on family days out around the country.

Raring2Go
Search for family activities in your local area.

Day out with the Kids
Site for locating indoor or outdoor activities for a day out with the kids. Broken down by county and by kids’ ages.

Parenting in general

Parentline
Parentline is a national charity that works for and with parents. The site has lots of information on all aspects of parenting.

BBC Parenting
BBC site dedicated to parenting issues and advice.

Kids Behaviour
Website offering tips and advice in relation to kids’ behaviour.

Gingerbread
Organisation for single parents with plenty of advice and guidance.

Wills.org.uk
An on-line will service at an affordable price that also donates part of your fee to charity

Doula Consultancy Services
Doula Consultancy Services provide non clinical support from trained labour or birth companions before, during and after BIRTH (Be Informed, Relax, Trust your Instincts, Help is at hand).

Doula Services are for all women, particularly those socially disadvantaged. In addition we deliver Middlesex University Training programmes within the UK.

Our Philosophy is that we exist for the mother and the mother alone.

By providing quality Doula service, our aim is to promote the well-being of the mother, baby and families.

Stallfinder
Stallfinder - the UK’s first one-stop shop for information on stallholders, events, fundraising and direct selling or party plan businesses.

Music Within - a refreshing new series of antenatal music sessions. Expectant mums can indulge themselves in some 'me-time' to relax and focus on their unborn baby - luxury!
The hour-long sessions are designed for mums of 16+ weeks' gestation (when the baby's ear starts to form)
Mums are pampered by relaxing and listening to specially composed songs and music
They can indulge their hard-working body and connect with their unborn child
Sessions give expectant mums some time out to prepare for their new baby

Shopping Vouchers
A huge select of voucher codes and discounts for getting money off from the UK's biggest retailers.

Activities and Groups

Boogie Bods
Childrens Movement and Music Dance Sessions suitable from birth around Leicestershire

Sing and Sign
Helping babies communicate before speech

Aquatots
Just Baby Swimming at its best.

Gifts and Products

The Funky Fairy
The Funky Fairy sells unique products for the 0-5’s. We believe buying for little ones should be a fun experience and therefore of our gifts have been given the thumbs up by the little people!

Cushi Tush
Suitable from when your little one can support their own head the Cushi Tush™ baby seat is approved by paediatricians and comes with a secure tray that’s great for feeding and play time.

The Miracle Box
Unique, professional boxed mum ad mum to be products ranging from Complete Birthing Ball Packages, Birthing Pools, TENS machines and Natural Pelvic Floor Products.

Harrys Cot
A family run business in Hinckley for Real Nappies & Baby Accessories.

Bush Baby
The award winning designs for the active family: front carriers, back carriers, reins, minipacks, travel cots, outdoor warm & waterproof clothing; that ensure Adventures in Comfort …

Real Nappiness
An independent nursery store offering a friendly service with experienced, impartial advice. The store offers: A large range of Washable Nappies and accessories. Carriwell Lingerie and Maternity Products which can be fitted by a trained bra-fitter and / or physiotherapist. Baby products including: Organic toiletries, potty training products, bathtime accessories, Change Bags, slings, wraps and many other accessories.

Firetree Photography
Firetree Photography offers a specialist home visit portrait service for families, we find children are much more comfortable and relaxed photographed at home. We also specialise in underwater and wedding portraiture.

The Naughty Seat
Positive Parenting Products & child behavioural aids. Our products include a Time Out range, and large selection of reward charts, star charts, behaviour charts, reward stickers, certificates and badges to encourage good behaviour and healthy eating.

Pink an’ Blue
Innovative products for Baby and You from Pink an’ Blue.

www.myflipper.co.uk
Flipper create revolutionary toothbrush holders. Simple in function and form, theyÕre designed to engage children and make a mundane routine like brushing teeth a daily delight. Flipper makes brushing fun!

Twinkly Babies
Baby clothing, footwear, toys and gifts for newborns, mums and dads.