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We have chosen the best beauty essentials – perfect for mum & baby – all to help relax, wind down and feel great.

L’Occitane Bébé Collection Karité

Last year L’Occitane launched the Bébé Collection Karité (Shea Baby) Collection. Yes, this is formulated for baby, however, it also makes a brilliant, gentle routine for mum-to-be. The Lovely and Gentle Moisturising Milk is great to soothe tight, itchy skin, The Cuddles and Bubbles Foaming Cream makes for a sleep-inducing pre-bed bath and the Bonding Time Massage Balm is a bump soothing hero.  We suggest a double stock up on this for both mum and baby. From £16.50, uk.loccitane.com


Clarins Extra-Firming Body Cream

This rich, velvety cream is just what you need to pamper your body. With a formula containing over 8 regenerating and firming plan extracts this cream helps restore your skins youth and increases elasticity. Comforts, moisturises and nourishes your skin leaving your skin feeling soft, smooth and supple it’s just what you need to smoother yourself in at the end of a long day. £40.00 www.clarins.co.uk 

Mama Mio Gorgeous Glow Facial Wash

A light, foaming cleanser that gives your skin a deep cleanse whilst fighting blemishes, balances and nourishes your skin and leaves your skin smelling gorgeous. This is the perfect pregnancy cleanser as it’s soap and sls free and contains organic Omegas, tea tree extract and probiotics. £23.00 www.feelunique.com

Original Sprout Island Bliss Shampoo 

A completely natural and sulphate free shampoo provides your hair and scalp with a deep cleanse and even has sun protection. With a cocktail of cranberry, cucumber and calendula your skin, scalp and hair will feel hydrates, naturally clean, soft with a beautiful shine. Free from oils, parabens and dyes this shampoo is perfect for babies, children and adults. £14.95 www.beautybay.com

What better way to keep your body hydrated and nourished than using Mama Bee nourishing body oil. Rich in sweet almond and lemon oils this oil helps keep even the driest of skin hydrated. Containing vitamin E to keep your skin soft and supple, this natural oil does wonders for your skin and provides a comforting massage for you and your baby. £10.99 www.boots.com