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.