Kids London - March 09, 2009

You Wood if You Could

Ninetonine Furniture

It’s amazing how much kit one needs to make Baby feel at home.

If you’re feeling clobbered, keep it simple with furniture by Ninetonine.

Founded by Madrid-based husband and wife Alberto Marcos and Sacha Bancroft Cooke, the range has just landed in Britain. Named after their daughter Sienna, who was born at 8:50 a.m., it’s aimed at youths newborn to 9 years and gets any kid’s bedroom into shape.

Beautifully crafted cots (Zebra), changing stations (Owl) and chests (Piglet) are made from sustainable oak or pine; each time one is sold Ninetonine plants a tree.

Which means you’ll be able to store all that clutter.

And the earth won’t take a beating.

Available at Bobo Kids, 29 Elystan Street, SW3 3NT (020 7838 1020 or bobokids.net); online at nubie.co.uk. To see styles, go to ninetonine.es.

LISTEN
Laura Comfort’s Slimy Stew
What: New CD features catchy songs for kids of all ages.
Why: Stir it up.
When: You need fine tuning.
Where: Melissa Odabash, 48b Ledbury Rd., W11 2AJ (020 7229 4299).

TREAT
Me and My Mum Massage
What: Mother gets what she needs while Junior plays safely in the creche.
Why: You’re in good hands.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Cupcake, 10 Point Pleasant Dr., SW18 1GG. To book, call 020 8875 1065.

DEVELOP
Tatty Bumpkin Classes
What: Tots (ages 2-4) learn to focus and relax with a mix of stories, yoga movements, music and multisensory play.
Why: It’s a big drama.
When: Ongoing. Thurs., 3:45 p.m.
Where: SpringHealth Richmond, Pools on the Park, Old Deer Park, TW9 2SF. To book, call 07974 750886.