Sharon Trotter RM BSc

Babymooning

Breast awareness

www.pinkhealth.ukhq.co.uk (Empowering women to take control of their health)
www.pinkwishes.co.uk (send pink wishes online – set up by a survivor of breast cancer)
www.bestthinkpink.com (encouraging women to be breast aware)
www.elainesassoon.com (author of The Boudica Within)
www.breastchek.co.uk (early detection of breast cancer saves lives)
www.breastcancercampaign.org (funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure.)
www.aabc.org.uk (aim to find vital information to increase survival after diagnosis and ultimately to discover a vaccine against breast cancer.)
www.nomorebreastcancer.org.uk (wants the possible link between breast cancer and everyday exposure to toxic chemicals taken seriously)

Breastfeeding associations

Breastfeeding bras and related products

Breastfeeding information

www.babymilkaction.org (Baby Milk Action is a non-profit organisation which aims to save lives and to end the avoidable suffering caused by inappropriate infant feeding)
www.beastar.org.uk (dedicated to increasing the number of young mums in Lancashire who choose to breastfeed)
www.breastfeedingcommunity.co.uk (Publisher of Mum & Me plus up to date details of breastfeeding peer support groups in the UK)
www.greatdad.com (GreatDad provides breastfeeding tips and information for new and expected dads. Breastfeeding is natural and important for your newborn babies)
www.ibreastfeeding.com (publishers of 'Medications and Mothers Milk')
www.jbpub.com (Jones & Bartlett Publishers - including a wide range of breastfeeding books)
www.kellymom.com (excellent US resource on breastfeeding and related subjects including downloadable breastfeeding weight charts)
www.littleangels.org.uk(breastfeeding support group in Blackburn run by mothers for mothers)

Breastfeeding jewellery

www.laitdamour.eu (Making breastfeeding fashionable)
www.littlegemsonline.com (Little Gems' unique nursing necklaces contain various healing gemstones that can aid the teething process, ease childbirth, enhance wellbeing and entertain babies while nursing and in their sling)
www.littlemoppet.co.uk (enhancing that special bond with a nursing necklace)

Childcare and activities

www.emergencychildcare.co.uk (An award winning service that allows you to book a local emergency nanny, and track down your nearest nursery or childminder, see what places they have available for today or up to 3 months time and to book those places in advance.)
www.nannyshare.co.uk (If you want a nanny but cannot afford one the chances are there is another similar family not too far away who would love to share the childcare with you. This site allows you to find local parents - and cut down the cost of a nanny/childcare.)
www.preschoollearningonline.com (Quality Preschool activities including child art, preschool learning games for kids, healthy preschool treats, art supplies for kids, parenting info & more)
www.tinies.com (Tinies Childcare provides a wide range of services for parents and childcarers. Are you looking for a perfect nanny? Or seeking a nanny job? Tinies help families looking for childcare and for nannies and childcarers looking for employment.)

Eating and drinking

Eco-friendly and natural collections

Educational toys

www.bakerross.co.uk (Baker Ross stock 1000's of superb craft ideas for children, plus numerous toys, games and party products.)
www.educationaltoysplanet.com (a world of educational toys, games, crafts and puzzles, to encourage your child's curiosity, discovery and creativity)
www.funthinking.co.uk (The place to find all your educational toys, games and activities to help make learning seriously fun!)
www.mychildplayhouses.com (Educational Toys and Children's Furniture - Children's educational toy store online from My Child Playhouses.com. Over 1000 unique educational toys and games for children. Children's furniture.)
www.travellingtoys.co.uk (children’s toys available online and through a Party Plan service)
www.wonderbrains.com (WonderBrains offers educational toys for children of all ages, including games, crafts, and puzzles, dolls, puppets, and much more. Gift wrapping and free shipping available.)

Fathers and all things Dad

For health professionals

www.birthinternational.com (specialists in birth and midwifery)
www.britishjournalofmidwifery.com (website for the British Journal of Midwifery)
www.midirs.org (definitive midwifery information service)
www.midwives.co.uk (website of the RCM Midwives Journal)
www.nursinginpractice.com (free service designed to complement Nursing in Practice magazine)
www.saveindependentmidwifery.org – Please add your voice to this campaign.
The Practising Midwife (Britain's best selling monthly journal).

Maternity and baby products

www.4little1s.com (baby gift website with funky clothing and footwear, great baby gift ideas, innovative toys, and co-ordinated stationery)
www.armsreach.co.uk (Arm's Reach® Universal Co-Sleeper® bassinets are now available in the UK)
www.glasgowpramcentre.co.uk (online discount superstore for baby goods)
www.kidshoppingcentral.net (Kids Shopping Directory)
www.little-treasures.co.uk (beautiful mums-to-be and baby gift box hampers)
www.mama-tens.info (digital TENS unit specially designed for pregnancy, labour and birth pain)
www.sierradistribution.co.uk (UK distributors of the the Arm's Reach® Co-Sleeper® family of products)
www.thebabycatalogue.com (Perfectly Happy People Baby catalogue specialising in Kushies environmentally friendly washable nappies and much more)
www.welcomebabyhome.net (Maternity clothing, organic baby clothing, nursery furniture and all you need for your baby.)

Nappies – washable and environmentally conscious disposables

www.softbots.co.uk (offer a wide range of Real Nappies and Natural Baby Products at low prices, Secure online ordering, Free Postage and Discounted Packs, this combined with the high level of personal service you can only get from a family run business)
www.totsbots.com (shaped cloth nappies, towels and much more)
www.usednappies.co.uk (providing an auction service to parents to buy and sell used real nappies. The Used Nappy Company - bringing buyers and sellers together)



Parenting

www.babygrapevine.co.uk (new state-of-the-art birth announcement service sponsored by Emma's Diary)
www.babygroe.co.uk (registered charity set up to help mums make more informed choices)
www.familiesonline.co.uk (free parenting magazine available in print and online to 22 regions in the UK giving excellent advice on everything of interest to parents)
www.forparentsbyparents.com (information and advice for parents by parents)
www.guidebaby.com (online resource and information)
www.ideasforthekids.co.uk (ideas for family days out with the kids)
www.mothering.com (provides truly helpful information upon which parents can base informed choices)
www.londonmums.org.uk (the only free and independent peer support group for mums based in London)
www.mumsnet.com (excellent interactive website for parents)
www.mybabyradio.com ( live internet radio station exclusively for new parents and their babies

Pregnancy

Ask An OB.com (The site for medical information, exclusively for the pregnant woman.)
www.birthingsense.com (A private prenatal class is provided in a 3DVD set from Australian midwife and educator Leanne Cummins)
www.mumplusone.com (in association with Midirs Digest this bi-annual publication and website provides informative editorial features and valuable advertiser offers targeted at new mums)
www.pregnancy.com.au (Australian website providing up-to-date and extensive source of information and support for pregnancy, birth and parenting)
www.thebabywebsite.com (baby, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sleeping and development)
www.theprenatalcompany.co.uk (The Prenatal Company offers you private antenatal care, provided by qualified midwives, at a time and place convenient to you)

Skincare and bath time

www.aromababy.com (pure and natural skincare for mother and baby)
www.babybellybotanicals.com (Inducing Labor Naturally - Baby Belly Botanicals offers LaborBoost Labor Cream, Labor Balm, Labor Extract and Perineal Massage Oil which helps naturally induce and/or speed labor, strengthen labor contractions, and reduce labor pain. Especially good for overdue moms.)
www.cuddledry.com (cleverly designed, top quality, 100% organic bath towels for babies and toddlers)
www.ecobaby.co.uk (natural, organic and SLS free pregnancy, baby and child toiletries)
www.elenascollection.co.uk (natural skincare collection)
www.essential-care.co.uk (pioneering range of truly organic body care, hand-made with pure plant oils and biodynamic herbs)
www.greenbaby.co.uk (naturally better products for you and your baby)
www.greenpeople.co.uk (pioneers of organic health and beauty)
www.halosnhorns.co.uk (sensitive skincare for sensitive souls)
www.jacksonreece.com (TIPS Awards Scheme 'Best of the best' baby wipes)
www.little-green-nursery.co.uk (organic potions and lotions for pure skin)
www.sensitiveskincareco.com (produces a lovely natural emollient range for skins prone to dryness and sensitivities)
www.sharontrotter.org.uk (neonatal skincare and cordcare)
www.tummytub.co.uk (the new concept in bathing babies up to 6 months)
www.weleda.co.uk (winners of TIPS baby skincare products Best range award 2007-2008)

Skin-to-skin contact

www.biologicalnurturing.com (run by Dr.Suzanne Colsen, founder of Biological Nurturing – a mother-centred approach that suggests new ways to hold and cuddle babies aiming to increase the enjoyment of breastfeeding)
www.cheshirebabymassage.co.uk (designed to show parents and caregivers how to safely massage their baby with confidence)
www.iaim.org.uk (International Association of infant massage)
www.kangaroomothercare.com (benefits of skin-to-skin contact)
www.mybabysense.co.uk Baby Sense provides parents with sleep and calming solutions based on sensory integration principles. The routines are gentle and baby-centric is the foundation parents need for a calm baby who sleeps well. With over 65 000 copies sold, Baby Sense, has introduced mothers worldwide to their baby’s sensory world and the tools to read babies’ signals.
www.ronnieallan.com (massage specialist - pregnancy massage, aromatherapy, sports massage and Slavic massage)
www.sierradistribution.co.uk (UK distributors of the the Arm's Reach® Co-Sleeper® family of products)


Miscellaneous