In The Know: Cool Things For Parents & Kids
La Coqueta Sibling Styles
Childrenswear brand La Coqueta has launched a new collection of coordinating sibling styles, just in time for summer. From floral rompers to dungarees, smock dresses to gingham shorts, there’s a wide selection of matching babies, girls and boys looks to choose from. We love the swimwear – even if it’s just for the garden paddling pool, right now.
Visit LaCoquetaKids.com
The Joy Journal
This collection of simple, yet creative, activities for families, aims to instill a sense of calm and promote mindfulness. Chapters are split into seasons, with an array of indoor and outdoor exercises to try, plus parent-friendly notes on which activities require more supervision, effort and generate more mess. From wand making to flower soup, and from 30 minutes to the entire day, there’s an at-home craft to suit every family.
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LoveLux London
This London-based clothing brand specialises in gender-neutral loungewear for both children and adults. Their cute slogan sweatshirts feature pretty front and back embroidery, and are available in an array of bright, bold colours – making them the ideal comfy sweatshirt for time spent at home, or at the weekends. All styles are made with natural organic cotton and are vegan-friendly, too.
Visit LoveLuxLondon.com
Morrow And Mint
The maternity collection from lingerie brand Morrow and Mint proves nursing bras no longer have to be boring. Comfortable, supportive and stylish, the range includes wireless styles, bralettes and smooth, stretchy t-shirt options. We love the soft lace and mesh pull over bra, which features removable pads and adjustable straps, as well as a delicate lace overlay that can easily be slipped off come feeding time.
Visit MorrowandMint.com
Papouelli X The Bug Blog
Papouelli is known for its beautiful, timeless footwear for boys and girls of all ages, from a baby’s first shoes to cool sneakers for young kids. Now, they’ve collaborated with Laura Wills, aka The Fashion Bug Blog, to create the Bug Bow sandal. A silver metallic shoe, with a flexible rubber sole and velcro straps, it can be customised with one of the six adorable slide-on bows. Let your little ones decide which style they want to wear or keep them plain and simple.
Visit Papouelli.com
My Expert Midwife
Tackling the taboos of pregnancy and motherhood, this range of safe and soothing skincare products is designed to aid with common pregnancy and post baby issues such as nausea, irritated skin, and insomnia. Developed by a team of trained midwives, and featuring a selection of natural, botanical ingredients, all packaging across the range has been designed to avoid spillages. We love the array of balms and spritzes, suitable for both mum and baby.
Visit MyExpertMidwife.com
The Grace Tales Podcast
Former Vogue Australia editor, Georgie Abay, has launched her own podcast. Alongside her hugely successful lifestyle blog, The Grace Tales, which she started in 2013, Georgie’s new platform discusses motherhood in a new, and refreshingly honest light. The first three episodes are available now, featuring interviews with experts on depression, sisterhood and how to be a healthy, happy parent during a global pandemic.
Visit Podcasts.Apple.com
First News
Wondering how to stream the news for your children right now? First News will do it for you. The award-winning newspaper has been tailored specifically to young readers, with a mixture of world and local news, interviews and entertainment, including pages dedicated to games, wildlife and sports. Aimed at getting kids between the ages of seven and 14 talking about, and engaged in, current affairs without feeling overwhelmed, subscribe to get three issues of the weekly paper right to your door for just £1.
Visit FirstNews.co.uk
Headspace X Sesame Street
Mindfulness app Headspace has teamed up with children’s television favourite Sesame Street to launch ‘Monster Meditations’, a selection of short animations to help children combat anxiety. Released biweekly on YouTube, the shorts feature familiar cartoon characters, all of whom experience feelings of impatience, nervousness, anger, and insomnia. Parents and children can follow the videos together, before practising basic breathing and other mindfulness techniques to encourage a sense of calm.
Visit YouTube.com
Storyline Online
Used by teachers and childcare professionals alike, this online storybook service streams videos of celebrities – think Oprah Winfrey, Chris O’Dowd and Rose Byrne – reading children’s books aloud, accompanied by beautiful on-screen illustrations. Aiming to keep children entertained and inspired, while also improving their concentration skills, each video lasts between five and 20 minutes, with many available in multiple languages.
Visit StorylineOnline.net
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