Maxi Micro Scooter – 2010’s best-selling Xmas Toy - Goes Green

Every child seems to whizzing round on scooters nowadays- you cant walk down the street without nearly being run over by a micro scooter its no wonder this was the best selling toy of 2010!!

The New version was delivered to our offices for a review- so we tried and tested it on Johnny who is 9 this is what he said!!

Well I think the micro green scooter is really really cool also it's the fastest scooter ever!! Sometimes i do tricks like jumping up in the air with my scooter but when I do it  everyone can see you because of the bright green colour!!  It used to be just my little brother who went on his micro scooter – but now I have a much cooler bigger version and I really really like it- we have races in the park too- I always win!!

Aimed at six to 12-year-olds, thousands of parents have found the Maxi Micro® a huge benefit - not only does it encourage youngsters to be more active but it also reduces a family’s carbon footprint. Instead of gas-guzzling 4x4s doing the school run, huge numbers of children now scoot to school throughout the UK.

The effect of scooters has been so profound, Transport For London has created a category to measure scooter journeys in the Capital. It found some £18 million of petrol has been saved in London alone thanks to the swop from cars to scooters for the school run*.

The introduction of a bigger, more robust version of t he ubiquitous Mini Micro® came about through the collaboration of Micro Scooter’s founding directors, Anna Gibson and Philippa Gogarty, with Swiss Company, and creators of the original Micro Scooter, Micro Mobility Systems. It gives youngsters the same level of safety and stability as the Mini but with added cool.

Commenting on the new, green limited edition, Anna Gibson said:

“We believe in pester power – lots of children were asking us for a green version. To offer our customers the chance to mix-and-match, we decided to start producing limited edition scooters and opted for green as our first for 2011. We wanted to underline the contribution the Maxi Micro® makes to reducing both a family’s, and the country’s, carbon footprint.

As Mums ourselves, it's important to listen to both children and their parents and respond to their demands – this is at the heart of our company ethos”.

Suitable for the six to twelve-year-old age group, the Limited Edition Green Mini Micro retails for £99.95 and is exclusively available from www.micro-scooters.co.uk from early February 2011.

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Kids Company MouthOff™
New charity iPhone app to raise money for vulnerable children

Kids Company, the pioneering children’s charity, today launched its first ever iPhone app - Kids Company MouthOff™ - to generate funds for its work with 14,000 vulnerable inner-city children in London.  

The charity has teamed up with leading digital interface company ustwo™ to develop a Kids Company version of their top selling MouthOff™ iPhone app. Profits will go towards Kids Company’s work providing emotional, practical and educational support to disadvantaged children.

Kids Company MouthOff™ app allows users to choose from a set of hilarious mouths, which have all been designed by Kids Company children aged 7 to 12. Hold your iPhone in front of your mouth and talk, shout, laugh, scream or sing to get your new lips moving. Uniquely, Kids Company MouthOff™ is sound reactive so the animations move in real-time with your voice.

ustwo™ worked with 50 children during two fun packed workshops, filled with a rainbow riot of coloured paper, scissors and pastels. The children all created their own individual mouth designs using collage, which provided the raw material used by the developers at ustwo™ to make the app. Ten mouth designs were then selected and the results are incredibly true to the kids’ original creations.

Camila Batmanghelidjh, founder and chief executive of Kids Company says:
“Young people are so often the consumers of new technology, but this time they have been respected and honoured by being a part of its creation.  And more importantly, our young people will be the beneficiaries of this beautiful collaboration. We are so grateful.”

mills, co founder of ustwo™ says:
"Kids Company MouthOff™ is fundraising done right. This is a unique app release worthy of everyone’s attention. Created with paper, pens, scissors and the incredible imagination of London school children, showcasing a real sense of 'creative expression', the app puts a smile on the face, while acting as a fundraising mechanism for a truly worthy cause."   

With charities finding fundraising a challenge in these difficult economic times, Kids Company has found an innovative way to generate funds and awareness for vulnerable children by capitalising on the current boom in the iPhone app market.

Kids Company operates through two street level drop-in centres, a therapy house, an over-16s academy and in 38 London schools. Many of the children the charity supports have experienced significant trauma and neglect and live in poverty. To find out more about the charity’s work visit www.kidsco.org.uk

Kids Company MouthOff™ is available from Apple’s App Store priced at £1.79.

Kids Company Mouth Off™ links
App website: http://apps.ustwo.co.uk/kidscompany/
Link to the app on iTunes app store:
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/kids-company-mouthoff/id398464882?mt=8
YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8s8aFZx21s
Ustwo developer site:
http://iphone.ustwo.co.uk/

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Inside Photography

www.insidephotography.co.uk
020 7263 2188
07850 620 122

We are an Islington based team dedicated to producing outstanding family and portrait studio photography.

We understand the unique opportunity that you give us to capture the character of your children and our aim is to reflect their true personality in images that you will cherish forever.

What makes us different from the rest is our approach which is professional but relaxed. We create the best environment for you and your family to feel comfortable so that we can let your natural beauty shine. We can help to make you ready to get involved in the photo session too even if you are a camera-shy person.

As for the kids, they love the whole experience of the session! We have all they need to feel relaxed and playful and we have lots of different strategies for capturing the essence of you and your children.

We find that the best images reflect a child's joyful playfulness so we have fancy dress outfits and balloons and bubbles to bring out their smiles. We create a fun environment and we play their favourite music to emphasise the fun of the session above all other things.

We cover a wide range of subjects starting from pregnancy, childbirth, christenings, first holy communions,  teens, couples, celebrations and parties.

Our images are displayed in frames and we also produce a unique iVision movie presentation of the whole session that brings to life the story of the session in high-definition film and is an ideal way to share the whole experience and your family with others via your Facebook page or Youtube.

Christmas is coming soon and what better way to find a personal gift for your loved ones. Give us a ring with any query you might have. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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ROLLING OUT OF THE DEEP, DEEP DARK WOOD… THE GRUFFALO TRUNKI! 

If you are traveling with a Toddler then the Trunkee is the perfect answer to their  luggage solution!! They can ride along on this cute item as well as carry all their belongings-can fit on as hand luggage too on most airlinees! Sure to keep little ones amused – I know my son adores his Graffalo Trunki!!

Destined for the top of the ‘wish lists,’ this Christmas, creators of the award winning Trunki suitcase have joined forces with the much loved children’s picture book The Gruffalo. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling children’s book will debut on BBC One this Christmas in a 30 minute animation.

He has terrible tusks, terrible claws and terrible teeth now complete with wheels!

Inspired by the book which celebrates its 10th Anniversary, each limited edition Gruffalo Trunki comes complete with terrible tusks, terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws... His eyes are orange, with a poisonous wart at the end of his nose and purple prickles; accept this version comes with wheels!  He's the Gruffalo Trunki!

Jump on, beware the prickles and take The Gruffalo Trunki for that all important ride through the deep dark wood! As the tale shows monsters are not always as scary as they seem! You never know you may bump into another Gruffalo on your trip?!

Stylish and simple, complete with a sticker pack to give it your very own personal touch. The Gruffalo Trunki will entertain any child keeping boredom at bay whilst travelling on the move!

 As with all ride on Trunki cases, the characterised case can be packed, pulled, towed and ridden. Like the rest of the Trunki troop the latest limited edition is hand luggage approved, CE marked, has the EN71 safety certificate and is fully recyclable.

The Trunki brand is synonymous with tot-eye-view design and innovation. Designer Rob Law is an ‘entrepreneur of the year’ whilst awards from Nickelodeon, Mother & Baby, Practical Pre School and Design Week have helped turn Trunki in to a ‘must-have’ travel accessory.

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Sistema…thinking outside the box!

Don’t look now but it’s nearly that time of year again…back to school!

Uniforms and P.E kits are sorted, a new supply of crayons and pens are at the ready and now the only practical back to school supply that the kids need is a lunch box!  Well no need to panic as Sistema have the answer with their brand new range of lunch boxes!

Sistema’s uniquely designed boxes from New Zealand use leading edge technology to ensure your children’s food stays fresh for longer, which is great news as we all know how important food is to keep our kids minds and bodies active!  Each lunch box has a rubberised seal making sure nothing can escape! And the separate compartments in each box mean you don’t have to worry about the grapes getting squashed by the sandwiches! As if it couldn’t get any better, Sistema also do a KLIPO cutlery set and drink bottles, making lunchtime easier and complete!

The unique, patented design on the TWIST N SIP bottles means that your children can drink hygienically and not have the worry of spillages from pull cap bottles. The lunch boxes come in a bright fun colours aqua, pink and lime green making it more fun for the kids!

They are also freezer, dishwasher and microwave safe, making them practical for parents too! All Sistema products are BPA free and made from lead free materials.

Sistema products are available to buy at Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Wilkinsons, Matalan, John Lewis and many more. RRP ranges from £2.49 - £7.99 for packs.

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Cybex Solution X

Choosing the right car seat for many parents is a worry - I would like to
highly recommend the Cybex Solution X ! My son is 4 years old so has just come out of his 2nd stage car seat - he is extremely comfortable in this one - some other brands of this stage can often be a bit rigid - he has had a few naps and his head is snug and secure in the soft fabric. The seat is priced well and I'm sure your little ones will love the bright colours too!!

The award winning Cybex Solution X car seat from Mamas & Papas takes your child from approximately  four years old onwards(15-36kg). The Solution X offers your child the best protection for every journey.

The three position reclining headrest ensures the balance point of the back
of your child's head is kept within the safety zone when asleep. For
additional comfort the backrest also reclines. With an eleven position
height adjustable head rest the Solution X grows with your child ensuring
that the linear side impact protection protects the delicate head and
shoulder area.

Weighing only 5.4kg the Cybex Solution X from Mamas & Papas is ideal for
busy parents with more than one car as it is easily transferable. Additional
features include an integral storage drawer and seat covers that can be
machine washed at 30 degrees.

Group 2 & 3
Weight : 15 to 36kg approx.
Age guideline: From 4 years - 11 years approx.
Weight of car seat: 5.4kg approx.
RRP £100
available colour ways: Grenadine, Lime, Raven, Berry

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CROCS GIRL’S GRETEL  : CHIC WINTER WARMTH

Keeps kids feet warm and dry with these super snazzy crocs!!!

As winter approaches, girls everywhere seek to find warm footwear for the cold months ahead. Crocs has launched its own answer to the winter chill factor: the chic Gretel clog. The unique clog design is made with all over Croslite material and features a stylish super soft faux fur lining and colourful suede lacing.

The Gretel is available in several colours including indulgent gold/chocolate, luxurious espresso/mushroom and calming sky blue/oatmeal.

The Gretel is available from Crocs stores as well as Next and Amazon nationwide.

SRP: £24.95

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TOZIE SLIPPERS

Baby Tozies are unique slippers which have been designed to stay on babies’ feet! They are perfect for babies and toddlers 0-4yrs old as the soft breathable fleece fabric stretches gently to allow toes to spread and offers maximum flexibility when kicking, crawling and walking.

There are no hard soles to hinder healthy foot growth. 

Unique Tozie grips on the soles combine to make a perfect non-slip sole which is ideal for toe-gripping babies and toddlers learning to walk and lessens accidents on slippery floors. A gently elasticated ankle with front velcrofastening ensures a snug and perfect fit. 

Most importantly these innovative slippers keep your lil ones feet warm all year round and at £12.50 a pair they are really budget friendly. Cozie Warmers who make Baby Tozies also sell a whole range of products including wheat bags and microwavable cuddly toys.

Tozie Slippers come in the following sizes:

• Baby Extra Small (Premature/SmallNewborn) £12.50
• Baby Small (shoe Size 1) Approx. Age 0-3 Months £12.50
• Baby Medium (Shoe Size 2/3) Approx.Age 3-9 Months £12.50
• Baby Large (shoe Size 4/5) Approx. Age 9-18 Months £12.50
• Baby XLarge (Shoe 6/7) App.Age 18-30 Months
  £12.50
• Baby XXL (Shoe 8/9)  App.Age 3-4 years  £12.50

www.coziewarmers.co.uk

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SJP and Britney spotted with hottest new pushchairs from the high street

Fashionista and Sex and the City  actress Sarah Jessica Parker and pop sensation Britney Spears have taken time out of their ‘A list’ celebrity lives to be mums-on-the-go around town. Both SJP andBritney have recently been spotted within the last month in America and Australia pushing the newest Cybex buggies which are available in the UK from

Mamas & Papas. Offering elegance, style and around town agility, the Cybex buggy collection is the must- have baby transport solution for celebrity mums.

Sarah Jessica Parker pushes the Cybex Callisto pushchair in demure, stylish Slate Black £235, perfect to match any chic outfit and ideal for either of her six month old twins with it’s multipositional back rest and soft comfort suspension . 

Britney has gone for the ultra lightweight Ruby buggy in bright Chilli Red £110, to ensure both her and her three old son to stand out from the crowd.The Ruby is a true flyweight with a simple and light design that makes it agile, fun and ideal for this jet setting celebrity mum.

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Mamas & Papas recognise the need for hassle-free urban mobility for mums and babies. With a full range of wheeled goods and the latest in baby carriers Mamas & Papas is the one-stop-shop for baby transport.