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Travelling with a Baby and Toddler: What to Pack, What to Rent and What to Leave at Home
The key to a stress-free trip is knowing what to pack, what to rent, and what you can rely on your destination to provide.
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Aug 6, 20257 min read


Raising Well-Rounded Children in London's Competitive Environment
There are some tips and tricks i have learnt that seem to be universal when it when it comes to raising successful children in London.
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Mar 12, 20225 min read


Creating a Dreamy Little Boys Bedroom
Creating a dreamy luxurious bedroom for a little boy, specifically one that he can grow in
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Jun 17, 20202 min read


How to Style a Classy Peter Rabbit Themed Nursery
Sharing my tips on how to style a classy Peter Rabbit or Beatrix Potter gender neutral nursery in grey and white. Product links included.
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Sep 15, 20193 min read


The Career Mom Conundrum: 9 Ways to make both Motherhood and Your Career Work
My journey from 'career-driven independent woman' to 'mom on maternity leave' to 'career mom' has been complex to say the least. Being a career oriented independent woman is not simple by any means. Like many of you, building my career to be independent, self-sufficient, a definition of my being, and doing something within the remit of what I studied and love, was a ideal turned reality. I spent a decade and a half dedicating time to my career: learning different areas of
The Kensington Diary
Feb 25, 20198 min read


A 10 Step Guide for Baby's First Birthday DIY Cake Smash
We had our one year cake smash for Alexander a couple weeks ago, DIY style. Due to popular demand, I am sharing my tips on how to organise one so that you achieve semi-professional style photos, if not more! It's a significant and fun event for a one year old, and provides great photo opportunities and memories, so I certainly recommend doing one. A DIY cake smash is perfectly achievable for a fraction of the cost, but requires much planning for fabulous photos with minimal m
The Kensington Diary
Oct 9, 20184 min read


The Nursery Edit: Must Have Items for Your New Born Baby
Welcoming a newborn into your life comes with plenty of preparation and joy! The Nursery Edit, has a curated a list of must-have items.
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Sep 2, 20182 min read


Nursery or Nanny? A Practical Guide to Choosing Childcare in the UK
Choosing between a nursery or nanny? A clear, experience-led guide for UK parents on childcare options, costs, benefits, and how to decide what works for your family.
The Kensington Diary
Aug 17, 20188 min read


Our Favourite Childrenswear Brands for a Baby Boy
Many parents presume that shopping for baby boys clothes can be boring. I can assure you, this is not the case, and especially in London, you will find the most unique styles imaginable! It took me time to find great brands, but once I did, I knew what I loved. Many fabulous brands are independent and may not be at your usual high street or department stores. It is useful to do some browsing when you are pregnant to find which stores stock the styles/brands you like, which
The Kensington Diary
Aug 2, 20184 min read


Buggy and Travel System: Baby Zen Yo-Yo & Bugaboo Chameleon 3
We have a separate travel system and baby buggy so you are probably wondering, why?! Choosing the right buggy(s) was one of the most difficult decisions we had to make when I was pregnant. A baby buggy is not cheap by any standard, if you want a good one that lasts. Many parents liken it to spending a small fraction of what you would on a car, plus you will be using these for a good few years so you need to make the right investment. It’s a minefield in terms of options avai
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Feb 15, 201810 min read


Weaning Your Baby: The Ultimate Pragmatic Guide
To start with, I have to say I am a novice, my baby hasn't started weaning yet at the time this article is written! But I have spoken to many medical professionals, parents who have weaned or will start weaning soon, and read many books on subject. So, what I present here is based on this information, in a collective concise fashion. WHAT IS WEANING? This is when a baby moves from drinking solely milk (formula or breast) to eating solid food. It lays the foundation for bab
The Kensington Diary
Jan 24, 20185 min read


The Importance of Reading to Your Child from when they are a Baby
Most people probably believe that a baby is not capable of understanding anything when you read to them. But, they do! Infact, infants take in the sounds of the language when you read and find sound patterns. I have been reading to my little one since he is 2 weeks old. We usually do it in a way so that I either lie flat next to him with the book above me or sit him up in front of me with the book flat down in front of us. He tends to love it when I read in an animated f
The Kensington Diary
Jan 23, 20182 min read


New Motherhood Loneliness in London: What Nobody Tells You And What Actually Helped
New motherhood loneliness in London, maternity leave identity loss, friends who don’t get it and baby classes where nobody talks. What actually helped, honestly.
The Kensington Diary
Jan 23, 20188 min read
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