Lifestyle and Travel Blog for Parents

Mum About London is a space shaped by the experiences of maternity leave and early motherhood. What began as a way to document our adventures is now a blog to share lifestyle and travel ideas with other parents. These posts aim to offer reassurance, inspiration and realistic advice to make family life feel more enjoyable and manageable.

Read on to explore parenting insights, nursery and children’s decor, and things to do in London, the UK and beyond.

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The blue and gold turrets of Sleeping Beauty’s pink castle at Disneyland Paris rise against a bright blue sky with soft white clouds.
My Honest Baboodle Review - Renting a Double Buggy for Disneyland Paris
Festive flatlay for a Christmas film screenings 2025 theme, featuring a felt Christmas tree, red holiday baubles and a cinema-style tub of popcorn spilled over a textured green background.
Festive film nights: the best Christmas screenings in London (2025)
A close-up of a grey squirrel sitting on a damp, textured pavement, holding a peanut in its small paws. The squirrel's bushy tail is arched over its back, showcasing a mix of grey and white fur. In the blurred background, there is a black metal fence with soft greenery and scattered autumn leaves, creating a peaceful urban park setting. The squirrel appears focused on its snack, adding a charming detail to the scene.
The top 10 big parks in London to explore with kids
Idea for a 1-year-old birthday backdrop (no party) featuring gold foil balloons spelling out 'one' against a white cloth. Below the balloons, a string of pastel-coloured bunting drapes across the background. Two large balloons, one yellow and one blue, are placed on the floor, which is covered in a patterned design.
Ideas For Baby's First Birthday: Celebrate Without a Party
A minimalist illustration featuring an orange and yellow sunset against a gradient background of soft pink and purple hues, designed with kids in mind. Two stylized birds are flying near the sun, evoking a sense of calm and mindfulness.
Mindfulness quotes for kids: nurturing calm and focus in young minds
Illustration of a vintage-style microphone on a stand to symbolise the podcast profession. The dark accent of the microphone and the circular shape behind it contrast with the image's soft pastel gradient background of pink, blue and yellow.
The best pregnancy (and parenting) podcasts for new mums to listen to
A festive flat-lay image with a red background featuring a white light box displaying the phrase "IT'S MOVIE TIME" in bold black letters. Surrounding the light box are Christmas-themed decorations, including a green felt Christmas tree with a gold star on top, a candy cane, a small red stocking, a glittery red ornament, and a scattering of tiny gold star confetti. The bright and cheerful arrangement evokes a cozy Christmas movie night atmosphere.
The best family Christmas movies for kids (rated G)
The image shows two cows with curly coats standing behind a wire fence. They are leaning their heads down to nibble on the grass growing just outside the fence. One cow has a reddish-brown and white coat, while the other has a light brown and white coat. The farm scene is framed by the wood and wire fence.
15 farm movies for kids: the ultimate list for a family film night
A toddler wearing a green jacket sits on a wooden swing shaped like a small boat, looking towards a large wooden play structure with masts and rigging, resembling a ship. The surrounding area is a sandy playground with other children and adults in the background. This London setting includes dense trees and overcast skies, adding to the outdoor ambiance.
Landmarks in London through little eyes – a toddler’s guide
A close-up image of a striped popcorn bucket, freshly filled with golden popcorn before heading into a film screening. Some pieces have spilled onto a dark countertop lit by a warm orange strip light in the background. The softly blurred ambient light evokes a cozy atmosphere, reminiscent of a festive cinema setting.
Festive film nights: the best Christmas screenings in London (2024)
Close-up view of a festive Christmas tree adorned with shiny gold and red baubles, red ribbons, and twinkling white lights. The background features a softly blurred city street at night, decorated with bright holiday lights and bokeh effects, creating a warm and vibrant holiday atmosphere.
Guide to London’s best Christmas lights in 2024
This image showcases a variety of educational and developmental toys for babies and toddlers. It includes: a colourful ball drop toy with rolling balls and vibrant features; a wooden block set in various shapes and bright colours; a green and yellow backpack containing musical instruments; a hammer-and-peg pounding bench; natural beeswax crayons from "Honey Sticks" in a variety of child-safe colours; a multi-activity cube with colourful bead mazes, sliders, and other interactive panels. The background features gears and a soft pastel cloud gradient shifting from blue to pink, emphasising the cognitive and motor skill aspects of these toys.
STEM toys for babies: nurture your baby’s curiosity
The image shows a festive Christmas scene in a London setting at night. In the foreground, a classic red British telephone booth is prominently displayed, with the word "TELEPHONE" written on it. Behind the telephone booth, a colourful and vibrant Christmas tree is visible, with its lights creating a magical, bokeh effect. In the background, white historic-looking buildings with ornate columns and arched windows create a crisp, clean contrast against the bold red of the telephone box.
10 magical places to take your toddler in London this Christmas
A collage of various products against a pale blush watercolour background, including: a wooden teething ring with black and white decorative streamers; a white shaker egg with black spots; a macaroni and cheese dish in a black and white metal baking pan showing a golden-brown, crusty top; a teal-coloured water bottle with ‘CHILLY’S’ branding; a yellow star-shaped baby swaddle with white trim and a matching item folded into a square; a lilac-coloured metallic insulated travel mug with a black screw-top lid; an orange gift box labelled ‘HEY, BABY’ and decorated with animal illustrations including elephants, giraffes, and zebras; an assortment of brownies and blondies in a sectioned box; a white bottle of nipple balm for new mums with a red label under ‘my expert midwife’ branding.
12 postpartum gift ideas that a new mum will love
The image shows the cover of a children’s book titled “Do a little dance: My First Nursery Rhymes.” The illustration features a playful scene with a brown bear wearing a blue scarf and a party hat. The bear is riding a blue bicycle with a large bundle of red and yellow balloons tied to the back. In the bicycle’s front basket sits a small grey bunny playing a trumpet. The background has soft, pastel-colored foliage with warm tones, giving a cheerful and whimsical atmosphere. The title text is written in a fun, red font at the top, accompanied by a small speaker icon, suggesting an audio feature.
The best nursery rhyme books for babies
A blond, curly-haired toddler in a striped top and bright blue bib looks over his shoulder towards while clambering on the dark blue material of a giant deckchair with the P&O cruise ship Arvia's logo above in white capital lettering.
15 top tips for cruising with a toddler (on P&O’s Arvia)
The image depicts a large, golden birthday balloon in the shape of the number "2" for a 2-year-old. The balloon is tied with a curling ribbon and positioned outdoors, near a tree and a wooden fence. The ground is covered with paving stones and scattered autumn leaves. In the background, a row of terraced house roofs and some foliage are visible, but no party.
2-year-old birthday ideas: celebrate without a party
A toddler in a stripy top with rolled up sleeves stands in front of a chest-height table designed to resemble a stretch of the River Thames, with a chunky, flat-bottomed model boat and four red wooden blocks to represent shipping containers.
London for toddlers: the 5 best museums to visit
A selection of wooden musical instruments are scattered on green sun-dappled grass, comprising a hand drum, hand bells, a recorder, a castanet and a maraca.
10 incredibly engaging toys for 12-18 month olds
A baby crawls along a grey flecked concrete floor towards a set of three steps leading deeper into a minimalistic, Scandi-style, plywood-panelled cafe illuminated by a series of slender pendant lamps and a deeper set row of skylights.
Places to go with babies: how to make the most of maternity leave
A photograph of a toddler in a white babygro, their smile and upper body silhouetted against the tall window frame of a cruise ship cabin overlooking the bright, orange blush of sunrise over the Mediterranean Sea.
10 reasons why going on a cruise with a toddler is an excellent idea
A stack of interactive books for early readers rests on a floral play mat, with wooden floorboards beyond. The top book is open to show a grey cardboard pop-up mouse with big ears, holding a piece of cheese.
15 of the best interactive books for toddlers
A baby lies on his stomach on top of a pink spongy crash mat on a heavily beaten wooden floor, head raised to look up to one side while a tinsel pom pom rests between his hands.
10 lovely things to do on maternity leave
A toddler in a white striped t-shirt and olive green trousers climbs awkwardly out of the window of a red and yellow Cozy Coupe car toy.
Iconic toys for toddlers that have stood the test of time
A man with dark curly hair wearing an olive green waffle-knit hoody holds a baby with blond curly hair in one arm as the pair look out across a grand museum atrium filled with tourists and housing a large whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling.
Taking a baby to the Natural History Museum
A figure in a dark green hooded jacket holds his baby son (wearing a brighter green rainsuit with a racoon and beaver animal print) as the pair look out across a duck pond under a grey, cloudy sky.
Visiting Essex with a baby: Barleylands Farm Park
A large collection of Disney balloons stream in the wind against a cloudy blue sky
Six top tips for taking a baby to Walt Disney World