Author Archive: London Baby Mum
After many years of exploring London with children, first as a teacher and then with my own little ones, I woke up one day and thought I should share my discoveries. Everything I write about here has been tested by my family and also by my friends, and I hope my recommendations will help you get out and enjoy this amazingly child-friendly city.
Really Kid Friendly’s Guide to February Half-term in London
Not able to make it to the slopes or the warmer climes this February? Weep not, stay in London and have a productive half-term helping your kids brush up on their swimming strokes, star in Peter Pan, make a their own Gondola, join in a clay workshop, or just enjoy a free Disney flick …. [...]
London shopping guide for Christmas
King’s Road is the place to visit this Christmas for London shopping. With less than three weeks to go, the road, which runs from Sloane Square right up to Fulham, is playing host to lots of festive activities to keep shoppers happy and entertained. Here are just a few of the local attractions King’s Road [...]
Shutter and Sketch: London’s Bespoke Children’s Pencil Portraits
Really Kid Friendly’s Gift Suggestion… For the cost of a meal out, treat your family to an heirloom-quality pencil portrait of your child. This is an indulgence that will pay you back every time you walk past; eventually becoming part of your family history. Fine artist Lucy SM. Johnston has put together a fabulously convenient [...]
Best of London’s Family Events this week …
Really Kid Friendly’s London Picks for Saturday 17th – 25th November Visiting London from near or far? Check out these amazingly affordable concerts, art workshops, storytelling sessions, film and literature festivals and much more from London-baby.com Family Events Saturday 17th November: Pumphouse Gallery (Battersea Park), Screen Printing Number Narratives: Bring the kids over to [...]
Really Kid Friendly’s Quick Picks for this Weekend … and beyond
Family Events Saturday 10th November: Christmas Lights in Duke of York Square: Come and pet reindeer, ride in a horse and carriage, go in the arts and crafts tent, drink mulled wine, east mince pies and popcorn. You will listen to Natalie Coyle and the choir from Holy Trinity Church sing carols . Then [...]
Really Kid Friendly’s Quick Picks for London Families Saturday 3rd November
Family Events Saturday 3rd November: The Regent Street Motor Show: if you have a chance today, take the kids down to Regent Street to see the most intriguing and beautiful collection of historic, vintage and antique cars. Last year my kids saw the first steam engine car, along with being invited to sit in all [...]
The Really Parent Friendly Way to Store all their Precious … Art
Wind down your Autumn with a good clean out of the art project saving place, then simplify your life with an emotional treasure of your child’s artwork with My Kids Art Book. Super Southwest London Mum, Ann, has put forth the most amazing service for busy London families living in small space with children bringing [...]
Baby Music and Children’s Parties in London: Culture Kids
Looking for a good music class to try with your baby? Laura from London Baby recommends Culture Kids… read on to find out why! This is one well-thought out and executed baby singing class. Brain child of Mia; who took her love of children, travel and music and created a fabulous business; Culture Kids has entertained [...]
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