babies welcome - The Independant Guide to Baby friendly and Family Friendly Hotel, Buisness, Workplace, Pub, Resaurant, Places to Visit in the UK

Babies Welcome - The Independent Guide to Family Living

Useful Links

Website Address		Overview
www.abcmag.co.uk		This is the site for the ABC Magazine - The local information magazine for Sussex and Surrey Parents, with plans for future expansion into other areas in the UK. Topics covered include organic food, returning to work, schooling etc.
www.abm.me.uk		If you're a mum-to-be or new mum and would like some advice on breastfeeding, take a look at this website. In addition to lots of helpful advice and details of support groups, there is also a 24-hour telephone helpline with support provided by trained volunteer counsellors. You can reach them on Tel. 020 7813 1481.
www.activebirth.com		Packed with useful information for mums-to-be and parents, this site also has an on-line shop as well as offering birthing pools for hire.
www.allianceforchildhood.org.uk		We love the work of the Alliance for Childhood, whose aims include supporting family life, fighting poverty & neglect, highlighting the dangers of commercialism aimed at children, and improving childcare facilities.
www.askbaby.com		This is a guide to pregnancy and babycare, from conception through the first year. You can register for weekly updates on baby's development relevant to your stage of pregnancy or baby's age.
www.babygroe.co.uk		Baby G.R.O.E: (Baby Green Recycled Organic Ethical) is an information directory of environment-friendly options for families - from nappies to feeding. We like the combination of useful information and humourous touches.
www.babynamesworld.com		Stuck for a name for your imminent/new arrival? This site has over 11,000 baby names to help you find the perfect one.. The names are accompanied by their meaning and origin.
www.bbc.co.uk/health/first_aid		We like the first-aid advice at the BBC's website. There is lots of useful information, including on-line interactive training, covering a whole range of situations from choking to scalds & burns. The child care section has information on how to deal with asthma attacks, head injuries, heatstroke amongst other things. You will also find details of local first-aid training courses.
www.breastfeeding.co.uk		Take a look at this site for lots of information and advice - particularly helpful if you have a very young baby and are still working on perfecting the art of breastfeeding! There are articles, contacts and links, and if you need further help you can email or 'phone their support line.
www.cfw.tufts.edu		Child and Family Web Guide - Tufts University This American site is an excellent on-line directory of websites about babies, children, parenting etc. If there's anything you want to know about raising your children, you're sure to find something relevant through this site. Listings in the directory are given a rating from Good to Excellent (any reviewed and rated below Good are not listed), an overview and links.
www.childrensfood.org		This is the website of the Children's Food Advisory Service, set up by Lizzie Vann, who owns the Organix food company. It has information and advice on weaning and nutrition, as well as allergies and hyperactivity, and how food can impact these.
www.doula.org.uk		Here you'll find information about the role of doulas, as well as a listing of registered doulas in the UK - so if you're looking to find one near you, this is a good place to start. Studies have shown that having a doula with you for labour and birth can significantly reduce the risk of medical interventions.
www.directorykids.com		This is an extensive directory of websites relevant to parents - from pregnancy to childcare, education, teens etc. If you need information on anything child-related, this is a good place to start your search.
www.english-nature.org.uk		This site has details of nature reserves, sites of specific interest, as well as ideas for enjoying nature in the garden and nature for schools. You will also find information on facilities available and access at sites and nature reserves.
www.family-travel.co.uk		This site contains lots of information about travelling with babies and young children. Much of the information is available free of charge, with subjects such as travelling in pregnancy, insurance and local cultures. To access the in-depth reports on holiday destinations, there is an annual subscription fee of £14.95.
www.fathersdirect.com		Here you'll find loads of information for dads, from ideas on games to play with your kids to your rights at work, for example for paternity leave. You will need to register on-line to access some parts of the site.
www.flyingwithkids.com		This site is well worth a visit if you're travelling on holiday by 'plane. Here you'll find health advice, suggestions for what to pack for on the plane, ideas for entertaining children on board, and more.
www.fulltimemothers.org		If you're at home full-time with your children, or are thinking about it, you'll probably like this site, which has articles and research about staying at home. There are also book reviews and useful links. You can join the Full Time Mothers association for a fee of £7.50 - and meet other mums at one of their local groups.
www.greatdad.com		There aren't that many baby and parenting sites out there which have a father's perspective. This one does just that, and is well worth a visit (for women too - to help understand the man's viewpoint).
www.greenchoices.org		This site gives you ideas for more environment-friendly versions of things you plan to buy, and has an excellent baby section, which covers all sorts from bedding to toys.
www.greencuisine.org		We like chef & nutritionist Daphne Lambert's site for its inspiration to eat and live well. The site has recipes, an on-line shop, and articles on various subjects including nutrition for pregnancy and for children.
www.guidebaby.com		Baby Directory, Online resource and information
www.home-start.org.uk		This website provides online support to parents of children under 5 years old. They also offer a telephone help-line on 08000 636368.
www.hse.org.uk		This is the site of the Human Scale Education organisation. If you have toddlers and older children, or simply like to plan ahead, you may be thinking about schooling and education. It's worth looking at all the options and really making sure you select the most suitable one for you and your child. We love the principles of Human Scale Education, who promote the development of small schools, manageable class sizes etc.
www.ieko.co.uk		Shop here for natural paints, ideal for the family home. No more nasty paint fumes with this range of paints produced from natural ingredients.
www.justparents.co.uk		Information about pregnancy & parenting

www.kellymom.com		Lots of useful information about breastfeeding and parenting
www.midwivesonline.com		Visit this site for information and advice on a wide range of subjects of interest to parents. There are sections on breastfeeding, a baby's growth guide, frequently asked questions (lots!), and a section specially for dads - and much much more. You will also find useful links and advice on nursery care.

www.motheratwork.co.uk		Here you'll find all sorts of advice and information on subjects such as work-life balance and childcare. You can submit any questions you have to a panel of experts, who then publish replies the following month.

www.naturalchild.org		The objective of the North-American based Natural Child Project is " to help parents to understand the critical importance of the earliest years of childhood, and to provide the kinds of information and encouraging support they need to treat their child with unconditional love and respect". On the site you'll find lots of advice, useful links, and an on-line shop. This is a real must-visit site.

www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com		For information on all sorts of pregnancy and parenting matters, take a look at the National Childbirth Trust's (NCT) website. The site has lots of articles, as well as details of antenatal and postnatal classes around the UK. For mums who'd like to talk through any problems or concerns related to breastfeeding the NCT provide a helpline on 0870 444 8708.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk		These NHS sites are useful sources of information about illnesses, including childhood ones, and guides to identifying whether professional medical help is required, particularly for apparently minor ailments. The self-help guide recommends a course of action - in some cases to call your doctor. There is a health encyclopaedia, giving details of illnesses and other information about the NHS. If you are away from home, but still in the UK, you may find the NHS Direct telephone line more useful - call on 0845 4647.
www.nfpi.org.uk		This is the website of the National Family and Parenting Institute. "The Institute's role is to bring together organisations, knowledge and know-how to enhance the value and quality of family life, to make sure that parents are supported in bringing up their children and in finding the help and information they need."
www.nspcc.org.uk		This is the NSPCC's website, which has all sorts to offer. If you're a new parent seeking advice, you'll find lots here, as well as several useful links and telephone numbers for other organisations. There is also information about the NSPCC's campaigns - and visit the on-line shop for a selection of cards and gifts, and support a really good cause while you shop.
www.organicfoodee.com		Visit this site for information about organic food, and much much more. You will find details of local stockists of organic produce around the UK and articles on all sorts of subjects from chocolate to natural birth.
www.organic-supermarket.co.uk		Not quite what you might think - this site is in fact an on-line directory of organic and natural food suppliers in the UK. You can search for suppliers in your area or for particular product groups, from fruit & veg to baby foods. The site also has articles and information about organic food, and there are books available to purchase on-line.
www.parentsjury.org.uk		We love the work of The Parents Jury, an independent body of parents, aiming to improve the quality of food and drink for children. Visit their website to register your support and get involved in their campaign to get sweets removed from the checkouts.
www.raisingkids.co.uk		Here you'll find all sorts of information about parenting - divided into sections by age of child - from babies to teenagers. The on-line shop also sells parenting books.
www.seasideawards.org.uk		This website provides details of the beaches in Britain which have been awarded blue flag and seaside award status. If you're planning a trip to the coast, check this out first, so you know which beaches are recommended for facilities, cleanliness etc.
www.sounddoula.co.uk		Looking for a doula in the Sussex/Surrey area ? Specialises in using sound to manage the pain of labour.
www.sunsmart.org.uk		It's so important to make sure that your child's skin is protected from the sun, and this website has lots of advice on skin care in the sun. Babies should not be exposed to direct sun at all below the age of 6 months, and all children need protection with good quality sun lotions to ensure that they are safe from harmful rays.
www.travel.guardian.co.uk		Visit the Guardian Unlimited site for lots of travel information, with specialist articles (e.g. on travelling with families and children) and on-line booking facilities. There is also a useful links section.
www.ukparents.co.uk		Try this site for information about everything from pre-conception to school. There is a chat room and there are specialist sections including one for single parents.
www.visitbritain.com		For ideas on days out and details of all sorts of places to visit, from castles to museums, try this site. You can also search for accommodation, and find extensive travel information.
www.womens-institute.org.uk		The Women's Institute campaign on a number of issues affecting families. One of their current areas of work is in striving for improvements in the standards of children's food as part of their Children's Diets, Exercise and Health campaign. Log on to their website for more details and to see how you can support this campaign.
www.woodcraft.org.uk		This is the website of the Woodcraft Folk - a movement developed in the 1920s by an ex-scout. Weekly local groups are held in over 500 places around the country, with activities including games, crafts and drama. Groups are divided up by age group, starting with under-6s, and the oldest being 15 years & over. In addition to the regular groups, there are also weekend and summer camps. The movement aims to encourage self-confidence and activity.