Kids London - March 16, 2009

Things That Go Bump

2009 Maternity Guide

You’ve got great expectations (and they’re growing by the day). Prepare well for the big arrival.

Dress
Shroud your bump. Babes with Babies offers casual and formal gear. Pick up catwalk-worthy designer pieces at Elias & Grace (158 Regents Park Road, NW1 8XN; 020 7449 0574) or Mama-la-Mode, where there’s an exemplary selection of nursing bras and sleepwear.

Shoot
Record the stages of your development with charming photographer Grace Vane Percy, who’ll capture your blossoming bod in all its glory.

Soothe
Invest in organic skin care from Pitta Patta (Whole Foods, 63-97 Kensington High Street, W8 5SE; 020 7368 4500), created by mother of two and naturopath Alex Field. G. Baldwin & Co’s organic rose hip base oil helps prevent stretch marks; custom blends are made on request (171-173 Walworth Road, SE17 1RW; 020 7703 5550).

Release
When you’re weary, call the brilliant (and affordable) masseuse Taryn Rule of Inside Out Mobile Beauty; she’ll perform a range of bespoke prenatal treatments at any address in Central London.

Support
Book a private midwife from Zita West (37 Manchester Street, W1U 7LJ; 020 7224 0017) to assist according to your needs. And have Mummydeli’s post pregnancy body shaper at the ready.

In case you need a little extra something.

SPLASH
Petite Sage and Bébé Sage
What: Designer Samantha Sage launches swimmers for little ones in Harrods’s new Outdoor Fun department.
Why: Wave, hello.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 87-135 Brompton Rd., SW1X 7XL (020 7730 1234).

MAKE
The Sky’s the Limit
What: Kids (ages 6-12) and parents study painting techniques and create their own sky scapes in this free workshop.
Why: Things are looking up.
When: Sat., 2-3:30 p.m. Tickets available at the information desk from 1 p.m.
Where: Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA (020 7845 4600).

TICKTOCK
Aramazu
What: New storybook has a matching wall clock and watch to help parents teach kids to tell time.
Why: Count them in.
When: Time’s ticking.
Where: Online at aramazu.com.