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Unfortunately the Baby Legs due for this weekend’s event in Manchester have been delayed due to a shipping error. I would like apologise on behalf of Baby Legs and if you would like to email me with your address I will make sure a pair gets posted to you. |
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what is a disco without leg warmers? babylegs oh-so stylish leg and arm warmers will be handed out at the disco this month. babylegs make nappy changing and potty training easier, protect soft knees while crawling, provide an extra layer for warmth and make a fashion statement with styles for every occasion. they are a diaper bag essential that will make your life easier! so get your dance on with your babylegs http://www.2012ltd.com |
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My little one Elizabeth is a fan of Balamory so I find myself watching it on the odd occasion. Whilst browsing through You Tube I came across this gem which is “CSI” Balamory and puts a twist on the usual goings on in Balamory |
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You probably know who my favourite band of the moment is as I’m always plugging them! Bens Brother release their new single Stuttering today and it is rather good so make sure you get a copy! They have also been nominated for an Ivor Novello award for song writing skills alongside Amy Winehouse! For more info on the band visit www.bensbrother.com |
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Big comfort for your little herd! Elephant Bean Bags are now at Baby Loves Disco in London in the Heart FM chill area and in Manchester is our 2 chill out rooms. They are super comfy and great for kids’ bedrooms, family rooms, games rooms and teenage dens, Elephant beanbags are the newest and hottest brand of beanbag. They come in a range of 15 bright colours and patterns, they’re a great addition to modern interiors. Go for single bright splashes in otherwise neutral rooms, or group two or three together for a paint-box effect: Elephants look even better in herds! www.elephantbeanbags.co.uk |
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Little Kickers is giving away a family pass for 4 to the Baby Loves Disco Manchester at Pure, The Printworks, Manchester Sunday May 11th 2 -5 pm. Winners will be chosen on Wednesday April 30th and notified via email.. Log on to the Little Kickers web site for your chance to win a family pass for 4. Little Kickers run the most popular children’s football classes in the UK! They offer boys and girls between the ages of 18 mths and 6 yrs the chance to learn new football skills through a positive, fun-filled programme. Classes are run by FA qualified coaches who are passionately committed to ensuring that the children who attend receive the best possible introduction to the Nation’s favourite game! |
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I just wanted to tell you all about a gorgeous shop that I’m lucky enough to have where I live in Manchester. Pixie sells quirky and original children's clothing and good-quality classics…mini Converse trainers and tiny Levi’s are teamed with unique pieces from I Love Gorgeous, Dandy Star and Honeychild. Pixie is now available to everyone as they have just launched their online shop www.pixiechildrenswear.com customers can buy fab clothes, share tips on the Pixie Blog, or have a play in the interactive play-area. Join the Pixie community today for a chance to win a gorgeous baby changing bag by Storksak and help spread the Pixie magic across the globe. |
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We are sold out for London and manchester this month but tickets for manchester in may and june are available online. See you at the disco! |
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Some of you may have noticed last month that we had a photographer called Sophie taking pictures – Sophie is a university student studying photography after spending 8 yrs in TV production and she took some great pictures at the London and Manchester events. My particular favourites as you can probably tell are of the gorgeous Ollie who is our photo of the week/month! |
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Just thought I’d let you all know that I went to see the amazing Bens Brother on Friday night at the Manchester Academy and they were fantastic. I got to meet Jamie from the band who was delightful and I’m even thinking of putting a poster of him on my bedroom wall (don’t tell my husband though!) |
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I meet lots of inspiring women and have recently met Amanda Alexander who runs Coaching Mums helps mums who want to achieve success with balance in their lives, careers and businesses. Visit the site to sign up for their popular free ezine, “Inspire”, packed with coaching tips and inspirational stories to enhance your life as a mother. |
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Rockabye-Baby® is a rockin’ baby clothing label fresh from the Netherlands, inspired by music and popular culture . They have a cool and funky punky collection of t-shirts, dresses and rompers for 0-6 year olds and currently have about 20 cool designs. Each design is individually gift wrapped in a 10-inch record sleeve making it a rocking gift too.
Our clothes are loved by people (especially dads) who refuse to give in to mainstream cute, hate fluffy bunnies and teddy bears and want to see their kids in really rockin’ stuff. Rockabye-baby® are about fun fashion and attitude and believe that kids were ‘born to rock’! |
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how did we spread across the planet? motivated moms like anna who built a bld in sweden; magdalena who started one in poland; marina who brought it to japan; dar who imported it to israel; and of course naomi who not only started bld in the uk but has become a partner and the new director of international relations. |
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YogaBugs is creative fun yoga for children aged 2 1/2 to 7 years of age. Yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques are woven together into fun stories and games. In the safety and familiarity of their school or amongst their friends, children can have wild adventures and go on heroic journeys. Children are always the heroes of their YogaBugs adventure and love using their imagination in the stories. For further information on classes please visit www.yogabugs.com |
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Here at Baby Loves Disco HQ (my kitchen!) we were all chuffed to bits to be told that we had won an award for Best New Activity from What’s on 4 Little ones the certificate will have price of place on my wall! |
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My little one Elizabeth and her big sister Olivia love dancing and singing and have been known to burst into song at the drop of a hat! We haven’t quite got to the guitar and drum set yet but there are plenty of little ones out there who have – check out these amazing videos from YouTube! We have the kid who loves to sing Hey Jude! and rocker kid who just likes to rock! |
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How cute are these Blondie and Clash T-shirts! The Crib Designs online boutique features a collection of quirky gifts, clothes and accessories for stylish parents, babies and little people. Hand-picked from America, Australia, Europe & the UK, we’ve put together the hippest handmade, exclusive or just downright funky goodies we could find to make sure your wild child stands out from the crowd. To see their ever-changing range and buy online visit www.cribdesigns.co.uk |
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At Pogglers you will find a collection of hand-made cloth dolls to cuddle, dressing up clothes including animal ears, toys, bags, accessories and more for babies and children with an emphasis on natural and eco-friendly materials such as organic cotton and recycled fabric. On the website www.pogglers.net/ there is also a page with instructions on how to help your child make their own monster from recycled fabric. |
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Baby Loves Disco is working in partnership with Beatbullying and more news to follow soon! |
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We love music at Baby Loves Disco and I was inspired this week by thought that there are little budding musicians out there! Sharon Abbott a classical pianist and mum is the founder of Keyskills which is dedicated to introducing music to children from as young as 24 months old through their developing range of toy pianos. If you have a budding Elton John or Jools Holland have a look at www.keyskillspianos.co.uk The 30 Key baby grand piano is a traditional toy which has been specifically designed for the 2 to 6 year old age group and is built to withstand children’s play. |
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Heather the creator of Baby Loves Disco is a professional dancer so we also like anything to do with dance at Baby Loves Disco! The babyballet Song and Dance Academy is a wonderfully exciting educational movement to music programme for pre-school boys and girls from 6 months with a HUGE cute factor. Designed to encourage babies and young children to enjoy the benefits and joys of song and dance, babyballet is all about getting children active, fit and having fun. For more information and also franchise opportunities go to www.babyballet.co.uk or email info@babyballet.co.uk |
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On my BLD journey I have met some of the most amazing and inspiring women which has given me the support and encouragement to make Baby Loves Disco in the UK a success! MumsClub.co.uk is one-stop business club for mums, there for you from a new business idea to a thriving business and beyond. Like so many great ideas, MumsClub was inspired and created by a mum, with the purpose to unite business mums and business mums-to-be help and provide advice when starting up and building a successful business from home, and an essential online venue to meet other mums in business. For more information go to http://www.mumsclub.co.uk/ |
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Don’t forget - Mothers' Day is on the 2nd March this year. If you're looking for the perfect gift then look no further. Children’s cancer charity, CLIC Sargent, has a great range of ‘Yummy Mummy' gifts including mugs, aprons, t-shirts and pocket mirrors all emblazoned with ‘I’m a Yummy Mummy’. By buying these great gifts for your friends and family you'll also be helping CLIC Sargent to continue supporting the 10 children and young people diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK. www.yummymummy.org.uk |
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mumsclick
was created for mums who are ready to ‘get their lives back’ It’s a great resource for time-poor mothers and is a place for mums to network and to find worthwhile, fun and useful information that is relevant to their lives as women and as mothers. Packed with advice, information, ideas and events or just chat in the café. Win great prizes and get exclusive offers to members. Motherhood and me time - MUMSCLICK helps you get the best of both worlds. Join today: www.mumsclick.com |
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Thanks for all the wonderful emails I have had from up and down the UK. We are now working on BLD launches in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Brighton and North London – watch this space! If you want to bring BLD to your city contact Naomi |
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Mr T, Stevie Wonder, Muppet Show, Testcard, Mork and Mindy are just a selection of the cool and retro t-shirts and baby grows available from Soul Baby check out their super cool website for more information. |
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If you haven’t heard the fantastic Ben’s Brother you need to listen to them now! Influenced by vintage R&B and early Rolling Stones, Ben’s Brother front man Jamie Hartman after years of busking on Portobello Road formed Ben’s Brother. Already a radio mainstay, Ben’s Brother are back touring the UK in April! (I have my tickets booked!) This rising London 5-piece are one of the hottest acts of the last twelve months. For more info on dates and the band visit www.myspace.com/bensbrothermusic |
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Since this story broke in the Sunday Times Style Magazine, Baby Loves Disco UK Host naomi has been the subject of international press. first there was news talk ireland which was topped only by this feature on south african national radio! and then came love from the strangest places including this headline story that ran in the the united arab emirates! geeeez, makes this little article that ran in australia seem ho-hum. dancing is the international language. We are now hoping to launch in the emerald isle that is Ireland! |
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Did I tell you my favourite Sunday read is the Sunday Times? Check out this amazing article they ran on Sunday 16th December in Style Magazine about Baby Loves Disco. Tiffanie Darke sure can strut her stuff on the dance floor and was showing little Sam her moves on the fabulous disco squares at the Clapham Grand! |
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The Baby Café Charitable Trust is a small organisation which began its life as a charity in July 2005. We co-ordinate a network of branded drop-in centres which support breastfeeding mothers, because we believe that every breastfeeding mum deserves free, top quality help and support.A Baby Café drop-in centre is generally open once a week and set out with coffee tables, comfy sofas and play areas for accompanying toddlers. All pregnant or breastfeeding mums are welcome to drop in at any time during opening hours. No appointment is necessary and partners, supporters and health professionals are also welcome. Help is available on all aspects of breastfeeding and its impact on daily life - from starting to stopping and all the variations in between. To find out more visit www.thebabycafe.org. |
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If you need inspiration when it come to the “bedtime story” look no further than Rastamouse! With three characters Rastamouse, Scratcy and Zoomer the books are bright and fun and will have parents and children chuckling at the end of each one. |
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House Monkeys unique range of indoor climbing frames are perfect for keeping your children active and entertained of an evening and on those cold rainy days. Instead of pestering you or watching TV and playing computer games when they're stuck inside, House Monkeys' climbing frames give your children the chance to exercise and burn off some of that excess energy--all within the safety of your home. check them out here. |
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Help!! Baby Loves Disco want to come to Birmingham and Nottingham in March next year but we have no club to go to yet – if there’s anyone out there who can help please email naomi and let’s get the party started in the east and west midlands! |
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Organix have created the Organix Children’s Food Club for parents and children who want to know more about good food and nutrition. Sign up and get a monthly newsletter, along with access to our special interactive website which has lots of games, competitions and fun for you and your little ones. And you'll get to meet the Organix Goodies Gang! If you’d like to join the club click here. |
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BabyLegs posh leg warmers are perfect for protecting soft knees from harsh surfaces, making potty training or diaper changes a breeze, and for making a serious fashion statement at baby loves disco! In an array of designs, from jovial Jacks to delectable Compote, they are great for kids and parents too. check them out here and look for them as give away prizes at baby loves disco in london and manchester. |
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Baby Loves Disco is a great place to celebrate a birthday! You get to hang out a cool disco, dance to some great music, take part in dance games, chill out? and the ticket price includes the children's Organix snacks, juice boxes and the face painting! For more information on group bookings contact naomi@babylovesdisco.co.uk |
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the world’s leading development classes for babies and children from newborn to 5 years loves Baby Loves Disco and will be one of our sponsors across the UK – hooray! Click here to read Gymboree talking about the importance of dancing with your baby. Gymboree offers classes throughout the UK, click www.gymboree-uk.com to find a class near you. Don’t have a Gymboree in your area? You can start your own Gymboree – click here for details. |
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Are you ever stuck on what to do with the kids? What’s on 4 Little Ones is a great website where you can find full details of hundreds of activities and classes for babies and young children. Details are comprehensive and up to date and you can even search by age and day of the week! Plenty of advice and information about all the different sorts of activities is available as well as forum chat and prize draws to enter! You can even nominate and vote for your favourite activity in the annual awards to recognise the best activities for under 5s across theUK! more here. |
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At the moment I’m loving the online MAMA Magazine - a glossy for the woman behind the mother and a great place for all stylish mums to visit. They cover family life, fashion & beauty, food & drink, sex & wellbeing, home & garden, as well as 124 local mama web realms. MAMA also have a cosy chat room for mums where you can meet great mums and even post your own blog! |
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Baby Loves Disco just loves Dinke Du who make beanbags and cushion seating for toddlers, children and adults to any spec that you want. super cool and beyond cummfy! great for baby's room or anywhere in the home. check them out here. Enjoy them next time you come to Baby Loves Disco |
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hey folks, we started baby loves disco in new york city over 3 years ago and have finally been pulled over the pond to party with the mums and dads of the mother land. please excuse this site as we build it up and get it ready for our proper launch in september. in the meantime we wanted to get started so here it is. much more coming your way, please stay tuned and thank you for stopping by! |
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Naomi is the mum who has it going on! Baby Loves Disco never would have made it to the UK if it wasn’t for her shear determination and hard work – oh and lots of fun along the way. Naomi is the fearless leader of Baby Loves Disco UK and along with her good friend Lesley a “Super Mum” of four will get the kids over here grooving and moving with their mums and dads! |
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To get all the groovers and movers of London and Manchester in the mood and practicing your dance moves check out this classis clip from Saturday Night Fever – one of my all time favourite films What to make you buggy a little more different then look at this for inspiration! |
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i typed "baby loves disco" into the youtube search bar and found some great stuff. click here to see a short video of the bld new years eve party in philly; click here to see a super cute little girl reporting on BLD nyc; click here for a home video of BLD seattle; click here for a post of a random news clip about bld from portland; and finally click here to see a little post of baby ella dancing at BLD in san fran. |
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Organix makes healthy, fun, organic foods to give babies and children the best start in life, and they campaign to improve the quality of children’s food. Organix wants to make it easier to feed your children a balanced diet. With Organix Goodies they’ve created a range of fun snacks that come with a unique ‘no junk promise’ – that’s the Organix guarantee to you. Organix foods are available in all major supermarkets and specialist health food shops. All Organix foods carry clear, honest labels and are backed by the promise to guarantee the highest standards of purity and nutrition. For more information on Organix and their foods for children please visit www.organix.com |
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Baby food that really tastes yummy! Handmade,organic,natural,nutritious and delivered to your door. So Baby meals are suitable for babies 6 months through to 2 years. They are proud to be a small family run business, with a passion for what we do - nothing is outsourced, and we only use the finest, local, organic ingredients. They provide a fantastic alternative to home cooking, without you having to turn to the mass produced baby & toddler meals you will find in the supermarkets |
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These cute mini versions of daddy trainers - Funky Vans, Etnies & DC Shoes for Infants, Toddlers, Pre-Schoolers & beyond. Prices from £14.95 with free P&P, and a measuring pattern is downloadable to assist with sizing. see their website: funkylittlefeet.com/ |
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