THERE WAS A time when the paraphernalia that went with parenting – the buggies, the highchairs, the soft furnishings – were covered with cutesy designs. Not so these days, when cutting edge design and the coolest of materials make parenting a very

The creator of design classics such as the Bloom highchair and many Alessi kitchen products, Davy Kho’s innovative pushchair is the first to boast a Z-shaped chassis, making it ultra sleek and compact when folded. The seat can be adjusted to be forward- or parent-facing, with two...

With its arresting choice of striking colour combinations, such as Cherry Pop or Citrus Punch, and stylish-yet-functional design, the Movix is a complete pram and pushchair system that puts the emphasis on versatility and comfort. It’s also amazingly easy to use.Movix Pram & Push...

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Colours by Orla Kiely (Egmont, £9.99)It is hardly surprising that the queen of gorgeous graphics, Orla Kiely has come up with a colours and objects baby book that is as sophisticated as it is simple. It’s not just reds and blues – tasteful greys, browns and purples also feature a...

and there is free buggy hire and baby listening service. And to unwind after day of activity? Try a pampering treatment in the Ocean Breeze Spa or dinner at Jamie Oliver’s nearby Fifteen restaurant. One week at the Sands Resort costs from £686 for a family of four

your food and drinks. And Club Med Baby Welcome ensures that parents need not worry about packing cots, buggies, bottle warmers, food or nappies. Many of the resorts also have a crèche service for babies from four months of age. From France to Mexico

of simple vertical and horizontal lines and geometric shapes. One of his most fantastic creations was a wooden beach buggy (now on display at the Museum of Childhood in London) with square panels painted in colourful De Stijl patterning, much like a Mondrian

1 Keep movingDon’t leave your child seated in the buggy or high chair too long. Being sedentary for long periods tires muscles which can lead to back pain in the future.2 Kicking timeGive pre-crawlers supervised kicking time on the floor. Pushing up

and older children, with everything from farm animals to feed to Wendy houses and buggy-friendly forest walks. A baby swimming course with the Swim Academy for Babies has also just been introduced in the indoor swimming pool. A week costs from £1,274 for a