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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 travel with a baby or toddler is knowing what to pack, what to rent, and what you can rely on your destination to provide. This guide runs through all the experience we have with our child who visited 15+ countries as a baby and toddler both short and long haul in Europe, North America, Africa and Carribean.

Shanti | The Kensington Diary
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.

Shanti | The Kensington Diary
Mar 12, 20225 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.

Shanti | The Kensington Diary
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.

Shanti | The Kensington Diary
Aug 17, 20188 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

Shanti | The Kensington Diary
Feb 15, 201810 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.

Shanti | The Kensington Diary
Jan 23, 20188 min read
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