As a Mum, here are some of my favourite websites - great resources for active children. Fun indoors and outdoors, rain or shine!
Explore the great outdoors, at home or abroad:
Swedes have a saying: "There is no such thing as bad weather, only poor clothing". So don't let the weather stop you! Put on those fleeces and waterproof rain clothes and take your children for a walk! Why not join the Ramblers' Association! Did you know that they organise fun outings suitable for families with young children?
Pushchair Walks - great ideas for getting out and about with babies and toddlers. Make the most of the great oudoors with young children, in all weathers!
kidsintow.co.uk - the online guide to family activity and adventure holidays. Ideas, inspiration and advice for planning your next family holiday - from camel riding to cycling, wildlife safaris to windsurfing, you can find information on it all right here!
tinytotsaway.com - a great resource for travelling with babies and young children!
babygoes2.com - the essential travel guide for parents of babies and toddlers. Whether you're planning a break on a beach in Cornwall or the Caribbean, here you'll find useful recommendations on subjects such as the best places to stay with young children, holiday childcare options and much more.
Shopping for children's clothing, toys and other fun things:
froginthefield.co.uk - fun and colourful children's party bags, pre-filled or pick & mix from a selection of quality toys, suitable for babies and children up to 11 years.
New Baby Gifts and Pregnancy Gifts - shop for pregnancy and baby gifts at ecobaby. Large selection of gifts that are all organic and/or natural.
Unique baby gifts - stunning photographs of Cornish beaches, taken the day your baby was born or on another memorable date.
Children's furniture - VIP kids - specialise in the design, manufacture, import, and on line retail of high quality children's furniture, children's beds and bedroom furniture, children's toys and accessories.
CompanyLeague.co.uk - British online shopping portal offering UK based childrenswear retailers and UK gift ideas.
Tips and resources for parents of active kids:
mumsnet.com - advice and tips by parents for parents. Product reviews, shopping advice, discussion forums and much more.
parentslounge.co.uk - advice, friendship and fun for parents.
Mumszone - A site for all parents and those trying to conceive. Offers interesting articles, a friendly discussion forum, regular competitions and much more.
mumsclub.co.uk - the business club for all business Mums!
parentsintouch.co.uk - the education and information site for parents.
Cool Scandinavian links:
svenskamammor.com - network for Swedish Mums raising their children around the world, with local "bumps and babies" groups in a growing number of countries.
Scandinavian
Kitchen - coffee shop/deli, serving yummy traditional Scandinavian specialities
for parents and children alike!
