Tag: children
Oh Baby London Sample Sale This Weekend
The hugely popular baby and children’s wear brand Oh Baby London is having a Sample Sale this weekend. This is too good to miss.
After the success of their last event the Oh Baby London Sample Sale is back! There will be 100s of great Oh Baby London samples and past season styles to choose from in sizes 0-3 months to 9 years.
So head on down to Oh Baby London this Saturday, Sunday and Monday to get some super stylish clothes for your baby or child.
You’ll find them at 162 Brick Lane, E1 6RU, London.
Autumn Clothing for Babies and Children
I love viewing the next season’s range of clothing. There’s something exciting about a change in temperature and the clothes that go with it.
This year with the amazing Summer we’re having (long may it last) I have to smile with all the Winter hats, gloves, wellies and woolly jumpers lining the shelves of clothing stores. I even found myself looking at Winter coats for Imogen yesterday, whilst she looked at me with a questioning glance wearing her Summer dress and sandals.
Here are some inspiring clothing offers for the whole family this Autumn:
Get £15 off when you spend £20 or more at Vertbaudet when you use offer code 4512. Offer valid until 31 December 2013 on full price merchandise for new customers only. Offer not valid on Happy Price items, Green Star products, web exclusives, Schoolwear Collection and already-discounted products.
Get 10% off your first order at Joules when you use offer code AF10. Offer valid until 8 September 2013 on full priced items only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Save £15 off your 1st order of £30 or more plus get free delivery at La Redoute when you use offer code 4723. Offer valid until 30 September 2013 on full price La Redoute SS13 Collection items only.
Explore, Educate and Eat
Food education is at the forefront of most parents’ minds and is fast becoming a core subject on the school curriculum. I am not surprised there is so much focus on teaching nutrition to children from a young age. Children who learn about food and nutrition are more likely to make healthy food choices and eat fruit and vegetables.
The best and most simple way to get your children thinking about food and nutrition is to get them involved. Here are some simple, daily activities you can do with your children to expand their knowledge about food and make learning fun.
Start with fruit and vegetables
Buy a selection of both and play simple question and answer games that your children will find interesting and educational. What is it? How is it grown? Where does it come from? Could you grow it in your garden or on an allotment?
Experiment
During the week sit down and eat each fruit and vegetable with your children. Talk about whether you can eat it fresh or if it needs to be cooked first. What does it taste like? What colour is it? Ask your children to come up with as many meal ideas as they can that include this fruit or vegetable.
Go green
An easy and engaging project is to try growing fruit, vegetables and herbs with your children. Even if you’re not green fingered, give it a go! All children love to be outside and will learn from the experience of growing something they can eat, plus you could save money growing your own.
Visit a Farmer’s Market
Have a family day out and let your children discover where food comes from and how it is grown. Talk to the growers about their produce and sample the fresh food on offer.
Create
Involve your children in the preparation of their lunch box using fresh ingredients. Cook simple meals and get your children to help where they can, even if they’re simply watching you and talking about what you’re doing. Sit down as a family and enjoy your home cooked food together.
Explore nutrition
Teach your children about the importance of nutrition for a healthy mind and body. Explain why fresh is best.
If you follow these simple steps your children will soon start to take a keen interest in fresh foods and helping you to prepare and cook meals. Regular interaction with food as part of your everyday home life will encourage children to make the right choices for their health.
Lydia Oliver – Nutritional Advisor Only Best For Baby
This article was published in the August 2013 edition of Mummy and Me Magazine.
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