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5 Questions with Hylkia from Hartendief

Hartendief is a beautiful Dutch brand specialising in children's bedroom decorations. They make gorgeous and whimsical lamps, wall decorations, posters, wall stickers and wallpapers, and charming storybooks -- all featuring the founder Hylkia's stunning illustrations and designs. We were delighted to be able to ask Hylkia a little bit about herself, her family and her ...

FOOD

Eat your way to better health and wellbeing

We've all heard the saying, 'you are what you eat' but how much does our diet really influence our wellbeing and what does this look life for a busy parent? We asked Nutritional expert and Babyccinokids contributor Lyndsay Bettles to talk through her journey with nutrition and the simple changes that we can all make ...

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Handcrafted toys made with love

Last week, Lara had the pleasure of speaking to Wooden Story’s fascinating fourth generation, Justyna in one of our new Instagram live sessions. Speaking from the company’s enchanting workshop in Poland, Justyna spoke passionately about the sense of family, love and community at the heart of the business. ‘We care about every single detail....pieces are ...

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5 Questions with... Olimpia and Carolina of Oli&Carol

I distinctly remember first hearing about Carolina and Olimpia, the two young sisters behind Oli&Carol -- a super cool brand from Spain creating the coolest natural rubber toys. It must have been over 6 years ago, and I recall being SO impressed with the entrepreneurial spirit of these two young women! In the following years, ...

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5 Questions With… Samantha Barnes of Raddish Kids

In this age of female empowerment and the continuous search for balance between work and family, it's so refreshing to read Samantha's 5 Questions With interview below. Her company, Raddish Kids (a monthly cooking club for kids -- more below), values this balance. Samantha supports the parents in her team to be flexible and wants them ...

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5 Questions with Maya Simler from PLAYin CHOC

I have rarely encountered a person with such an international life as Maya. Reading the answers to our 5 questions below, it became clear that she really has worked and lived in so many places! Maya currently lives in London with her husband and two boys. She's the brainchild behind her amazing brand PLAYin CHOC, ...

MAMA

5 Questions with Marta and Barbara of Yellow Meadow

The Yellow Meadow collection truly brings a smile to our faces. These motherhood staples are so full of femininity and fun! The gorgeous gowns and swaddles are printed with such attractive, colourful and powerful patterns. We loved diving a bit deeper into the story behind this beautiful brand from Poland, run by two sweet sisters, ...

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5 Questions with Aleksandra Zebrowska from Francis & Henry

Francis & Henry's (maternity) nighties are a wardrobe staple for us Babyccino ladies -- pregnant, breastfeeding, or, well, neither! Just when we thought we couldn't love this brand any more, we met Aleksandra at our London ShopUp a few years back. There was something extra special about her booth -- her entire ShopUp team were ...

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5 Questions with Laura Egloff of Velveteen

It is so inspiring and insightful to see how a collection can emerge from its creator’s story. To observe how one person can draw the wealth of their life experiences into a rich collection. One that is so unique, and heartfelt. With a bohemian vibe and a big sprinkling of magic, Velveteen, a beautiful brand ...

HOME AND DÉCOR

Our home featured on The Design Files!

I can't tell you how excited I was to receive an email from Lucy at The Design Files asking to feature our home on her site. I've been a reader of The Design Files since we renovated our last home in London more than six years ago and have pinned so many pretty interior photos ...

TOP TEN BOOK LISTS

Illustrator Bella Gomez shares her 10 favourite children's books

Bella Gomez is a UK-based artist and the illustrator of the beautiful new book, 5 Wild Numbers. She grew up on the beautiful Dorset coast in England, moved to London when she was 18 and now lives with her two children in Lewes, just outside of Brighton. Her journey in design and prints started with her own ...

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5 Questions with Teresa from Hedgehog

The collection of timeless treasures at Hedgehog is an absolute Babyccino favourite. We first wrote about this shop all the way back in 2012! You really can’t go wrong in this boutique filled with creative, imaginative, and practical goodies from all around the world. With something for all budgets, it's a veritable haven for goodies ...

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5 Questions with Sara Giese Camre from Cam Cam Copenhagen

Lots of small businesses are created and run by solid teams of two. Often friends, sometimes family. Occasionally, even, partners in life! Surely the tightest of teams, business partners who also share parenting, and pretty much everything else in life, have a very special bond. We find this quite fascinating, we must admit! Cam Cam ...

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5 Questions with Soizic Villanueva from Maison Frida

Brands that are the creation of one dedicated person can often offer a very personal reflection and fascinating insight into the brand's unique collection. The stylish and colourful children's clothing of Masion Frida clearly follows the life story of its lovely creator, Soizic Villanueva, a French mama married to a Mexican man. Intrigued by this ...

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5 Questions with Constance from CANOPEA

Good swimwear is an absolute summer essential. With water play the key to happy children on any given hot day, having a sun-safe option is so important. As we all know, not all swimsuits are created equally. A few summers ago we were delighted to discover CANOPEA, a brand with a collection of stylish, sustainable ...

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5 Questions with Alicia from Little Citizens Boutique

When we think of Little Citizens Boutique, we think of colour and fun, of imaginative and creative play. Of a shop that understands the importance of play and offers tools set to last and last. And we think of a mama who has travelled the world and ended far from her South American roots, who ...

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5 Questions with Michelle from Telulinen

The collection at Telulinen is beautiful simplicity, so pure and natural. It has us feeling quality family time and appreciating the little things. Reading the story of founder Michelle, it all makes sense. We so enjoyed reading her answers to our 5 questions and getting to know more about her! Read along to find out ...

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5 Questions with Micky & Nikky from Knit Planet

Family businesses are our very favourite businesses. Knit Planet’s Micky and Nikky are just the sweetest, most positive couple. Partners in business, as well as life, they have a young brand and a young family. That’s a lot, we’re sure you’ll agree! We wanted to know more of their story -- and their secrets to ...

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5 Questions with with Lynsey from Bax & Bay

Our boutiques are often the creation of a single person with a great idea and huge amount of drive and passion. These brands are intrinsically connected with the personal story of their creator. Lynsey Burns founded her bright and sunny place, her brand Bax & Bay, as a way of doing good. Doing something positive ...

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5 Questions with Bayarma from Vivobarefoot

Sometimes being a parent can take your career on an unexpected, but wholly right, path. Bayarma, a mother of two, works with her husband at their company, Vivobarefoot. Interestingly, they make shoes based on the principle that wearing no shoes is best! Their product has a distinct philosophy associated behind it. Bayarma tells us about ...

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Life as a deaf mother, an interview with Uzma from Mabel Child

Parenting can be a challenge for us all, there is no doubt. Being able to hear and communicate with our children is something we take for granted. We rely on our hearing to keep our children safe and to meet their practical needs, not to mention communicating with them! First words, learning to read, conversations ...

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5 Questions with Amelia from A Gifted Baby

At Babyccino we are lucky enough to work with not just the loveliest products, but also with the most lovely of people. Amelia is most certainly one of them. She’s the lady behind the beautiful A Gifted Baby online boutique, a wonderful destination for stylish baby and children's clothing and accessories from socially conscious designers, ...

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5 Questions with Ula from Baby Tula

We love babywearing – that it helps us hold our little ones close and, well, that it is so handy! We are BIG fans of Baby Tula’s ergonomic, comfortable and stylish soft structured baby carriers, wraps and slings. Using Tula's products and knowing them to be an inspiring family-run company with purpose, we were delighted ...

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