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The brand new Paddington Bear film, Paddington in Peru, is set to grace cinemas on November 8, featuring our favourite bear returning to his original South American roots.To mark the latest installment of the family film series, Fortnum and Mason has unveiled a stunning limited edition hamper brimming with everything you need to get into the Paddington mood.The Paddington In Peru Limited Edition Hamper is now up for grabs at £185, filled with an array of sweet delights and keepsakes to commemorate the new movie launch. With only 600 hampers available, each one comes with a 'Certificate of Pawthenticity' and bears Paddington's 'paw' of approval, indicating it has been 'lovingly made especially for you' by his pals at Fortnum and Mason.

It's that time of year again – schools are back, the weather is turning, and colds and flu are on the prowl, making family health a top priority. In these post-Covid times, monitoring any feverish symptoms in your loved ones has never been more crucial. Forget the traditional in-the-mouth thermometers or uncertain back-of-hand methods; it's all about the no-touch thermometer now.

"After having my first baby I always remember thinking everyone prepares you for the birth, but what about afterward? Hello sore skin, the absolute lack of sleep, and zero me-time," says our editorial commercial director – and mum of two – Michelle Darlow. "So we’ve created a special Mum and New Baby Gift Box with all of that in mind." Worth over £220, this pretty and practical collection from OK! Beauty Box is packed with 11 face, body and wellness products (eight of which are full-size) to cater to the delicate needs of both mum and baby during pregnancy and beyond.

As a busy mum of three, Giovanna Fletcher is all too familiar with the day-to-day challenges life can throw your way, from picking the right shoes that will see you through that day’s school run, work and appointments to learning to accept that sometimes things just won’t go your way – no matter how meticulously you planned it.To help give other mums a helping hand, Giovanna, who has sons Buzz, ten, Buddy, eight, and Max, six, with husband Tom Fletcher, has just launched her latest autumn/winter edit with Deichmann, which promises affordable and stylish footwear for every occasion, inspired by her daily life as a mum. Here, Giovanna shares her parenting tips for staying organised, how her and her family are spending Halloween, and why boots are the one thing she can’t head into autumn without.

If you're expecting a little one this year, you might be racking your brains over what to name them - and a good starting point for some inspiration could be the annual list of most popular names.Thanks to pop culture, films, music and other trends, new names are always cropping up meaning others can quickly become old and not so trendy.The baby name gurus at BabyCentre however have analysed the data from 2022/23 and pinpointed the names that have seen the biggest drop in popularity, putting them at risk of disappearing completely this year. Some of these names were once super common, but changing trends mean they're not being chosen as much anymore in favour of fresher options.

Navigating the baby gear maze can be a task for first-time parents with endless essentials like buggies, high chairs, bottles, and more needing to be toted around. While it might be tempting to invest in an expensive buggy bag, Emma Louise Connolly has revealed a more savvy choice for carting around those must-haves when out with little Bonnie.

With kids back to school and the usual manic morning routines well underway, we're always looking for ways to help speed up the process. Luckily for us, one savvy mum has mastered a super quick and delicious breakfast option for the sprogs that will go down a treat and what's more, they cost just 20p each to make! Casey Major-Bunce is a busy mum and a social media star, known for her @majormumhacks Instagram account which boasts an impressive 668K followers.

A mum has admitted to feeling 'cringe-worthy embarrassment' when she says her daughter's name and is suggesting that she might want to change it as she grows older. She named her son Nixon in a nod to her mum and picked her daughter's name to honour her mother-in-law, aiming for a sense of balance.The American mum revealed on Reddit: "My son, firstborn, is 15. I named him after my mom's maiden name, Nixon.

Pixie Lott looked every inch the doting - and glamorous - mum as she was spotted feeding her baby son Albert outside of London Fashion Week.The All About Tonight singer was joined by her 11 month old as she attended the iconic event on Sunday, 15 September and could be seen multitasking as clutched a Tommee Tippee in one hand and held baby Bertie in another. For the occasion, 33 year old Pixie dazzled as she opted for a calf-length camel coloured trench coat which she wore over the top of a charcoal sleeveless blazer and matching shorts.To finish off the look, the mum-of-one kept things classic as she sported a pair of chunky black loafers and wore her hair in a side part with bouncy waves. In addition to looking after baby Bertie, Pixie has been busy navigating life as a working mum as she prepares to release her upcoming album Encino later on this month.

Georgina Jones heartbreakingly lost her son,Osian, when he was just 16 months old after he was born prematurely at 23 weeks. While it's the most unimaginable pain a parent can go through, the doting mum, who also shares daughter Kitty, four, with her partner, Dave, sees her son's short life as "a blessing and a win, not a loss." "Osian was here for a reason and his reason was to spread joy and positivity", Georgina exclusively told OK! "We're not victims of this awful thing, we can take the joy of life, that he was with us for 16 months.

Some parents go to extreme lengths to make their kids stand out from the crowd. Instead of choosing traditional names, they go for monikers that will ensure their child sounds unique for the rest of their lives. While these choices can be very cute, they may also be rather Marmite.

The summer holidays have come to an end and it's back-to-school for kids cross the UK. And while many parents will have relished the quality time spent with their children, they are likely also looking forward to a bit of a break from constantly entertaining their little ones.

When Lucy Edwards was 16 years old, she met the love of her life. Just two months later, she lost her eyesight due to a condition called incontinentia pigmenti when she was 17. But twelve years later, Lucy and her now-husband Ollie’s relationship had gone from strength to strength and last year their wedding went viral over their decision to blindfold their guests.

Jo Frost is famous for her no-nonsense approach to parenting.The TV star helped dozens of mums and dads tackle their household issues on her Channel 4 show Supernanny in the noughties. But years later, she's noticed a very different problem springing up.The 54-year-old, from London, believes that technology is posing huge problems to parents in 2024. Specifically, she has spoken out about those who are raising 'iPad kids".

Supernanny star Jo Frost has urged parents to “let children be children” as the new school year approaches after spotting a new social media trend emerge online. Jo, who is known for her parenting expertise, shared an important piece of advice as children begin to return to school following the summer holidays. In a post uploaded to Instagram, Jo, 54, encouraged parents to “listen up” as she opened up about a trend that she’d seen online which involved school children being involved in “school morning routine” videos on social media.

Choosing a baby name can be a tough task, but imagine having to pick two that go together! When it comes to naming twins, many parents opt for names that sound harmonious together. Some might rhyme, some might start with the same letter, and others might simply fit the same theme. However, some parents prefer to keep their twins' identities distinct by choosing names that don't necessarily match.

Irish influencer Claudine Kehoe Platts has revealed that she has given birth to her second child, and has announced her little one’s name in a sweet post.The Instagram star, who married husband Ryan Platts back in May, revealed on Monday, 19 August that she’d welcomed a baby boy called Emerson into the world. As she made the announcement, Claudine shared a selection of adorable snaps of her son and explained that he’d completed “our family”. “Welcome to the world baby boy,” she wrote, before revealing his sentimental name.

Lauren Goodger has revealed that she is currently suffering with an illness that has left her "on the bathroom floor" with the "worst bug" she has ever had.The TOWIE star shared with her 947,000 Instagram followers that she has the norovirus with symptoms including a sore head and needing to be sick "every 20 minutes." Despite feeling awful herself, Lauren has said her biggest worry is if her three-year-old daughter Larose, catches the bug too.The 37-year-old said to her fans on her Instagram story: "I can't believe this, I've got a bug. I am so tired and currently on the bathroom floor.

Jake Quickenden has revealed the gender of his unborn child by posting an adorable gender reveal to Instagram, with his wife Sophie.The 35-year-old posted the gender reveal video to his 1 million followers, after surprising his wife and their family with the news of what gender their new baby will be. Jake, who already has a boy called Leo with Sophie, announced the news alongside his son and Freddi - who is Sophie's son from another relationship. In the video, the couple are crouched on the floor with Leo, 3, and Freddi, 10, in front of a large white cake and a baby ultrasound scan.

A woman has revealed that she was left being “sick” when she discovered that her husband had been messaging another woman - after he failed to delete messages from the recently deleted file on his phone.The unnamed woman explained that she’d “finally plucked” up the courage to ask her partner to let her see his phone after she felt “jealous” of another woman. But when she had a look at his phone, she uncovered her partner’s betrayal when he made the mistake of not properly deleting the messages he’d exchanged with this other woman.

Mollie King, who became a first-time mum in 2022, knows all too well how quickly little ones can outgrow their clothes.To help other parents keep costs down, the former The Saturdays singer has launched an affordable baby clothing collection with Boots that not only keeps them looking stylish, but doesn't break the bank either.The Maybe Baby range is exclusively available at Boots both online and in-store, and caters to little ones aged 0-2 years old.The collection officially dropped on Tuesday 6 August 2024 and boasts over 50 different lines that will add a touch of style to your tots' wardrobe. Read more: Millie Mackintosh's daughters' adorable rainbow holiday dresses are still available to shop Prices start from £6, and the range includes everything from babygrows, jackets and trousers to bibs and blankets.