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join tbr

Join tbr and you will receive 'freebies', special offers, plus loads of useful help and information.  And what's more it's free to join!  To become a tbr member click here    

what is the baby registry (tbr)?

tbr is an independent information service providing free help to parents in the UK. This site was created and is maintained by a group of parents and filled with the kind of information we found helpful when we were starting out.

We can't tell you how to be perfect parents because we don't know any. But we can help you to get reliable facts straight from the experts and give you practical advice based on our experiences with our own families.

Of course you want the best for your baby. But remember, even with the best will in the world, you can't do everything. You need to decide what's worth worrying about and what isn't.

You are welcome to print any pages for your own personal use. If you can't find what you're looking for use the site map or search the site.

We hope you enjoy the site. If you have any comments or suggestions please let us know.

baby show 2010

There are three baby shows planned for 2010 - ExCel London 19-21 February. NEC Birmingham 21-23 May and Earls Court London 22-24 October.

If you haven't visited the shows in the past try and make some time to take a day out and treat yourself. There's masses to see and experience for the new and expectant parent; thousands of 'must-have' products from all the UK's leading brands; expert advice on pregnancy, birth and parenting skills; and entertainment for all the family.     

Tickets are available now and can be ordered from www.thebabyshow.co.uk  

tommy's the baby charity needs you

Would you be interested in taking part in a case study?

As part of it's awareness-raising programme to highlight issues of pregnancy complications, Tommy's, the baby charity, is looking to speak to pregnant women and mothers of young children about their experiences of pregnancy.

Currently the team at Tommy's is particularly interested in hearing from women who through their pregnancy experienced a great deal of stress; had worries over negative thoughts about their unborn baby; put on a lot of weight and experienced complications or even developed an eating disorder; continued to smoke, drink or take drugs; had a jealous partner.  

Of course, if your partner would like to share their experiences then Tommy's would love to hear from them as well.

For further information please contact Kristy MacLeod in the Tommy's press office on 020 7398 3440.  You can also email Kristy - kmacleod@tommys.org

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child trust funds - baby bonds

Despite masses of advertising for the government's Child Trust Fund scheme, recent reports have suggested that more than half of the vouchers issued have yet to be cashed.   

Taking into account £250.00 can be claimed for every child born since September 2002, it means something like £250 million of government money is still up for grabs! 

The money is to be used to kick-start the child's savings so make sure you do not miss out.

If you have received a voucher for your child, you have 12 months from the date of issue to decide what type of scheme you want to invest the money in (see the expiry date on the voucher) - otherwise the government will decide for you. 

There are three basic choices.  A cash account that pays interest free of tax each year; a stakeholder account that invests the money in shares; and a potentially higher risk, but potentially higher return, pure equity share account.   

To find out more information call the helpline on 0845 302 1470 or visit www.childtrustfund.gov.uk

The helpline can also advise you on what to do if you have lost the voucher. 

   

 

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