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The Brighton Centre is the venue for Brighton Baby Expo – the premium parenting event for the South and a fabulous free family day out, Sunday 8 June, 10.30am-5.30pm

What if you could find everything for pregnancy and birth, alongside expert conception advice, a fabulous range of products and services for babies, growing children and young families, a packed programme of kid’s entertainment and a even a special zone for the dads, all under one roof?

Add to this 160+ exhibitors (from fertility support to finance); guest speakers (to include the celebrity nanny to Gwyneth Paltrow and members of the Royal family); teams of midwives and doulas; free natural food for little ones; 4d ultrasound scans on the day; a stunning walk-through nursery exhibit; familyfriendly vehicles; a fashion show and a creche – and you are getting close to what Brighton Baby Expo will all be about.

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Zara Friend finds fab clothing ranges for babies and toddlers that are stylish and affordable

Summer clothes for kids is fun – there’s all the bright colours, coordinating hats and shorts teamed with cute t-shirts with slogans. Whether shopping for your own child or spoiling friends and family’s offspring, don’t miss out on these great buys for summer…

1. Adams are a well established clothing store for kids. Here you will finds this adorable baby girl’s dress with matching headband that’s great for summer parties or a family day out. From £7
2. Every young cheeky chappy should have the ultimate summer outfit – this fantastic Malibu surf set, £20 from Next. Just make sure Dad doesn’t step out in matching adultwear. On the kids, the Malibu shirt is cute, on Dad it may look plain wrong.
3. Get ready for the beach in Mini Mode’s great range of swimwear, including this little girl’s butterfly swimsuit with frill and bow detail (£9/£10). Push the cuteness up a further notch with a co-ordinating sun hat (£6). (Swimsuit available up to size 6 years).
4. Girls will look picnic perfect in this lovely green floral applique dress set (£10) from Next. The dress will keep you cool and the funky flower detail adds a finishing touch.
5. Watch out for sharks in this ‘Danger’ top for little boys on their way to the beach. Cheeky and cool, it’s just £3/£4.50 from Adams.
6. Patchwork woven dress (£15) from Mini Mode will make all little girls ready to greet summer.

What is HypnoBirthing? ®

HypnoBirthing combines the use of self hypnosis with childbirth education. This method of natural childbirth preparation has been taught by Sussex Natural Childbirth for over eight years and has the support of many midwives who have seen the relaxed more comfortable births resulting from HypnoBirthing. Read the rest of this article »

Baby Rock Childcare Agency has been supplying Sussex with nannies for the last six years, and pride themselves with the knowledge that supplying families with quality, not quantity is the answer. This is why families and nannies return to them time and again. Baby Rock understand that your time is precious; therefore try their best to make the right match the first time round. They ensure that everyone knows what’s expected of them from the offset, by supplying a contract of employment and talking it through with you. Read the rest of this article »