Spring: Dates for your diary

Pens at the ready! We have a few suggestions to keep you and baby busy for the next two months.

MARCH

6th – Mother’s day

While all many of us really want is a lie-in or someone else to load the dishwasher, Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to get out and about with baby. Visit an exhibition, peruse the flower markets or enjoy a spot of brunch with your family.

9th – A Midweek Massage

Fluffy robes at the ready! Spring clean your soul with an Udderly Gorgeous maternity treatment at the Cowshed Spa, Foubert’s Place, Soho. Choose a full body massage (£75 for 60 minutes) and enjoy a foot soak, soothing massage and face reviver. Utter bliss.

cowshedonline.com

13th – Plan A Visit

The Portland Hospital welcomes visitors to its Pregnancy Open Day for the first event of the year. The day provides an opportunity for parents-to-be and medical professionals to visit the UK’s largest private maternity unit.

theportlandhospital.com

25th – Take A Trip To The Zoo

ZSL London Zoo opens its new, interactive £5.7 million home for endangered Asiatic lions – a must-see for kids at the end of the month.

zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo

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27th – Easter

It’s time for bunnies, chicks and an endless supply of chocolate. Make the weekend one to remember with egg hunts and Easter-themed crafts, or cosy up with the animals at Hackney City Farm.

hackneycityfarm.co.uk

APRIL

2nd – Children’s Book Day

Get your little one involved in International Children’s Book Day by encouraging them to pick up a read. See page 36 for our top choices for babies.

For more about ICBD events, visit ibby.org

7th – Be A Winner

It’s your last day to enter our fantastic competitions – it could be your lucky day!

Enter online at baby-magazine.co.uk/competitions

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10th – Beat The April Showers

Protect her from the elements with a pair of floral wellies and matching anorak from Boden’s spring collection.

boden.co.uk

15th -17th – Baby & Toddler Show

The must-visit event for new and parents-to-be. Don’t forget your free goody bag!

babyandtoddlershow.co.uk

30th – Explore The Capital

Try somewhere new this spring. We’ll be heading to Cuckoo Hibou in Fulham, a new café and gift store for families.

cuckoohibou.com