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My daughter goes to the south London school of ballet on a Saturday at Harris Girls and absolutely loves it. Highly recommended.

Think that Elizabeth Pantley recommends that at 18 months a child should have around 13-14 hours sleep total, decreasing to 13 hours by 2 - other "sleep experts" seem to recommend similar from my memory. Think how this is spread over naps and night time really depends on your LO. My 21month old has a single nap of 1.5-2 hours. She goes down for her nap sometime between 11.30 and 12.30 depending on how her day is going. She then goes to bed between 18.30 and 19.00 and wakes up sometime between 06.00 and 07.00. I always let her sleep as long as she wants. We had a little bit of difficulty going to sleep last month, but seemed to sort itself out with a bit of perseverance, as most baby/toddler sleep things seem to! Hope this helps.

I did a Bobbi Brown lesson before my wedding which was great. They do lots of different lessons which I think are really good and their ethos is about enhancing and looking natural which I really like from day to day. I love their make up too. Tricky to attend if you may find getting to central London difficult however. Maybe Stratford might be easier? Sali Hughes is great. My essentials are: - good moisturiser - BB cream (I use Estee Lauder) - mascara (currently using Clinique which I like, but not wedded to any in particular) - natural colour lippie/tinted lip balm - eyebrow brush and eye shadow in a colour that is slightly darker than your eyebrows. This one sounds bizarre but is key. Your eyebrows frame your whole face and whenever mine are coloured in and "done" is when I look most pulled together. Was edgy as hell about it to begin with though... Another option may be to consider a make up artist coming to your house to give you a lesson? They should be able to advise on good products for you and show you some new techniques. Would be expensive, but in the interests of then only buying what you need, plus convenience, may be worth it if it is something you can stretch to? I'm so jealous of your blank canvas. Have fun!!

Depends what you want...canvas/leather? Lots of pockets vs more streamlined? I treated myself to a Whistles one when I went back to work. Love it. Roomy enough and love the fact that it has a zip all the way around the top. Very high quality and no concern about hardiness, although it is a fashion bag rather than an expedition rucksack so not built to take quite as much! If you want something similar then it's worth looking on the outnet to see if they have anything, or Grazia often do a 25% off at Whistles thing...

Ooooh, sad I won't be able to make it tomorrow. Rubbish work! Although last long shift...hurrah! Hope to see you all soon xx

I gave birth at kings 18 months ago and was told that I had to register at Lambeth, in Brixton, as Kch is in Lambeth (other side of the road and it would be in Southwark!). No choice! Would much prefer to go to Southwark. Will do that this time for sure, based on my new knowledge!

Highly recommend Anya. Her pregnancy and post natal pilates classes are excellent.

Shanie from manipediwaxclub. She is friendly, fastidious about detail, and really good about working around kids. http://themanipediwaxclub.com/treatments/waxing-menu/

Lucy - really good link and makes a compelling case for the services to remain open. Do any of the local councillors have any more information they can give us?

Hi all! Sad I've missed previous meets but hopefully will make this Thursday. May be a bit late depending on toddler bedtime... Hope to meet some of you there! Holly

Hello! I'm due my second mid October, so still early days, but already getting excited. My daughter is 16 months now, so am a bit petrified of the thought of having 2 under 2, but sounds like there are a few of us in a similar boat, so we can all be moral support for each other! Looking forward to meeting you all at some point. X Holly

I'd also like to recommend Jo. She's friendly, trustworthy, and cleans my house beautifully. It always smells amazing and is always spotless after she has been, which is a lovely start to my weekend. I also love the fact that she brings her own products. Firstly because then I only have to have small amounts of my own cleaning products in the house (which then get sparse use, ahem), and secondly because they smell sublime and are all natural.

Yep jelly tots in Herne Hill is good. Other options that I find good for my 15 month old are tiny gym in Camberwell leisure centre, and bubbly bees which is on townley road. All payg. Bubbly bees is especially good for littlies. Have a look on edtots for times.