Safety:
www.rearfacing.co.uk
A website which provides information on second stage rear facing carseats and campaigns to bring UK child car safety inline with Scandinavia and the USA.
www.safetots.co.uk
A wide range of baby-proofing and safety items.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/swancrest1
Knee pads for crawling babies designed by a Chelmsford mum. The leather option is good for reducing slipping on wooden floors.
Social:
Mum's The Word Facebook page
www.netmums.com
Regional information for families, message boards and ‘meet a mum’ pages.
www.essexmums.org
Message forum, local information and meet ups.
http://www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com/in-your-area/event-finder?postcode=brentwood
Local events organised by the NCT. Non members welcome.
Misc:
www.emmaskinner.com
Emma is your local Naturopathic Nutritionist and can help you with a range of issues including problems associated with pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Soft Play:
http://www.funkymonkeys.co.uk/romford.html
Soft play for babies & Toddlers. Jungle themed play for 0 – 8 year olds.
Healthy child friendly café with BabyDeli organic food range.
Various classes
http://www.tumble-town.co.uk/
Soft play for babies & toddlers. Pipps Hill, Basildon.
http://www.stay-play.co.uk/
Laindon, Basildon
http://www.partymanworld.co.uk/
Burnt Mills Ind Estate, Basildon
Cinema with baby:
Odeon newbies http://www.odeon.co.uk/fanatic/newbies/
Days Out:
Promenade Park, Maldon
Splash Park, Inflatables and Fairground rides for tots in summer months
http://www.itsaboutmaldon.co.uk/promenadepark/
Grays Beach Park
Splash Park, Giant sand play area, Pedal go-carts, Crazy golf, Bouncy castle
http://www.thurrock.gov.uk/graysbeach/content.php?page=what_is
Adventure Island, Southend
Mini rides for toddlers, adults can accompany children on mini rides. Baby changing, restaurants and plenty of outdoor seating.
http://www.adventureisland.co.uk/index.html
Phoenix FM Local events listing:
http://www.phoenixfm.com/events.php
Visit East Of England - Special Offers:
Vouchers for local attractions, often includes Old MacDonalds Farm and Marsh Farm.
Baby Products:
Babbee K's
http://www.babbee-ks.co.uk/index.html