Aladdin’s Cave is an independently run family business offering out of town shopping with a cafe. They have a large toy department and a dedicated baby and nursery section. Partyware and balloons also available.

Tanya Batiste runs the Guernsey baby sling library where you can hire baby slings and carriers. You can try the slings at Bright Beginnings Children’s Centre every Wednesday 1-4pm. A large range available to choose from.

Offering year round classes and meet-ups for parents of children from birth to 2yrs, along with support groups and classes for parents and carers from pre conception until children are 4 years old. Bright Beginnings Nursery and Pre-School is within the same building as the Children’s Centre but operates separately, for children from 3m to 4yrs. There is also an on-site café which is open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.

If you are looking for a unique gift to mark a special occasion or just want to let someone know what they mean to you then a personalised print from Design4Giving could be just what you’re looking for. They offer some great personalised print gift ideas for new parents, weddings, anniversaries and other special occasions…

The Guernsey Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Charity (Sands) offer emotional support and practical help to anyone affected by the death of a baby.

HENRY is a UK based charity passionate about babies and young children getting the best possible start in life. This means supporting the whole family to make positive lifestyle changes, creating healthier and happier home environments, and building healthier communities. The website offers lots of useful tools, tips and resources. https://henry.org.uk/

Kindred Childrens Centre is a friendly, welcoming environment offering a variety of services accessible to children and families. Based at Les Genats Estate the Centre offers ‘Stay and Play’ sessions for families, a health visitor clinic plus a wide range of parenting classes and groups for babies, toddlers and children.

Anita provides bespoke antenatal education courses in small groups, private 1 to 1 support, Active Birth prep, Birth Doula, Pregnancy Yoga, Mother & Baby yoga, breastfeeding, parenting and babycare with a focus on practical and emotional preparation and support in your birth year.

The Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation support premature babies, children and their families in times of need. They raise money to assist the local neonatal unit and to provide support to the families of premature babies. They also manage a flat in Southampton and are preparing for the opening of a new property for families to stay in whilst their children are being treated in the UK.

Passionate about pottery, Katie creates bespoke hand decorated pieces. Create a plate, jug or mug with your child’s Hand Print on it, share an afternoon tea with an individually designed Cake Plate, drink from a Mug with your name on it… bespoke personalised earthenware. Great gifts and keepsakes.