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We enjoyed the glorious sunshine this weekend with a trip to Brighton. We went on the @brightoni360official which is right by the sea front.
The i360 pod take a slow journey up, allowing you to take in views across Brighton and the South Downs 450ft above ground. There’s a bar inside with drinks and snacks available to purchase and the experience lasts 25 minutes.
Afterwards, we headed to the open air roller rink for a roller skating session!
The roller rink is:
⭐ Suitable for over 5s
⭐ £6.50 if you have your own skates or £9.50 if you need to hire them
⭐ 45 minutes per session
Full details to visit the i360 + skating
📍 Brighton i360, Lower Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2LN
🚗 Parking nearby (we parked in the Regency Square Car park)
🎟️ Prices start from £25.40 for an adult and £16.90 for a child
🕐 Opening hours are currently Sun-Fri 10.30am-18.30pm and until 19.30pm on Saturdays
☕️ Bar inside the i360, cafe and gift shop
Book tickets here:
https://tickets.brightoni360.co.uk/tickets/?_ga=2.195305772.1869001490.1689671753-1757164059.1689671753/#events?eventid=157](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2024/03/28f4385e-417980235_313576471048632_3682382982231216432_n-180x320.jpg)
![[AD] ***Summer of fun at Barracudas Activity Camps!****
There is plenty for kids to do at @barracudas_activity_day_camps
From Tennis, Archery, Swimming, Motor Sports and more you can be sure that there will be something for kids aged 4.5-14. ⚽🏈🥅🎾🏓🏎️🏹🏊♂️🏉
You can book on a day by day basis - so it can fit in with any other days out/activities you have planned and there are early drop off and late pickup options available. Barracudas are also Ofsted registered so you can use your Childcare Vouchers too.
⭐⭐⭐Get £20 off a week or £4 off a day using my discount code: MARIA20⭐⭐⭐
#BarracudasActivityDayCamp #BarracudasActivityCamp #BarracudaAmbassadors #SummerHolidays #SchoolHolidays #Summer2023 #SummerCamp #DayCare #Camp #KidsCamp #surreymummy #surreymums #SummerOfFun #ActivityCamps #HolidayCamps #Childcare #SchoolHolidays #schoolholidaycamps](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2024/03/5e860bed-353583570_625625966167953_545896259645102575_n-180x320.jpg)
![[AD] We have some super exciting news...we have been chosen to be Laser Quest Ambassadors, and the boys are over the moon!
We are really lucky that our local Laser Quest (@laserquestkingston) is just around the corner from us. It means we can pop in of a weekend or anytime during the school holidays, and with summer just around the corner, I know Laser Quest will be one of our go-to places for some family fun.
As well as games of Laser Quest, there are also VR experiences and arcade amusements too. To find out a bit more about how Laser Quest works, you can read my blog post: https://www.suburban-mum.com/laser-quest-kingston/ (clickable link in bio)
Don't forget to keep an eye out for our Laser Quest posts - I'm going to be giving away two family passes to use at Laserquest Kingston!
If you can't wait and want to head down to Laser Quest to try it out, use the code SUMMER30 for 30% off your booking. The code is valid from now until the end of August 2023 and can be used on Laser Quest games and birthday party bookings.
#LaserquestAmbassador #Laserquest #LaserquestKingston #ActivitiesForKids #FamilyFun #DaysOutWithKids #Lasertag #LaserquestVR #Kingston #ThingsToDoInKingston #SurreyFamilyDaysOut #ThingsToDoWithKids #RainyDayFun #SurreyMummy #SurreyLife #LifeWithKids #LifeWithBoys #familyfunday](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2024/03/8aee7c64-353230107_797358078406942_2405522556733455165_n-320x320.jpg)
![[AD] The sun has finally made an appearance and the boys have been making the most of it by spending it
in the garden.
They’re go-to is always football and they’ve been trying to improve their aim and accuracy with the new Messi Foldable Footlball goal from the #MessiTrainingSystem range.
I love the fact the goal is foldable, making it easy to store away when not in use. It is also lightweight so you can effortlessly pack it up and take it to the park or to a friend’s house.
The Messi Foldable Football Goal retails at £36 and can be purchased from @argos
You can read my full review here: https://www.suburban-mum.com/messi-foldable-football-goal/
#TrainLikeMessi #FoldableFootballGoal #FootballSkills #OutdoorFun #LionelMessi #LeoMessi #FootballAtHome #OutdoorKids #JustGetOutside #OutdoorsAndFree #ScreenFreeKids #WhateverTheWeatherKids @flair_gp](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2024/03/0977c2ca-341194882_615024710178056_41977149395989448_n-180x320.jpg)
![[AD] We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are Barracuda Ambassadors again this year.
With Easter just around the corner, the boys were sent the @barracudas_activity_day_camps new camp kit in preparation for the school holidays.
There’s a wide range of activities for kids aged 4.5 - 14 including Tennis, Archery, Basketball, Arts & Crafts and more.
If you like the sound of Barracudas, find out more over on their website. You can also save £20 a week or £4 a day, using my discount code: MARIA20](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2023/03/aa004e9d-337327232_3347621672145747_6958750057427557935_n-180x320.jpg)
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Last weekend we were invited to try out @tsarettaspice’s new Bottomless Brunch menu and I can tell you it was thumbs up all round!
There’s a good choice tapas on offer from Punjabi fish fingers, Indo Chinese Chicken to Spiced Lamb Scotch Eggs and Manchurian Cauliflower (which was amazing!)
If you’re local to Twickenham and fancy giving them a try here’s are the details.
Tsaretta Spice Bottomless Brunch
⭐️£37.50 per head for bottomless Prosecco or cocktail of the day
⭐️£55 per head for bottomless Champagne
⭐️ Food included: 4 tapas selections and dessert or 2 tapas selections, a pav or naanwich and dessert
⭐️ Non-alcohol brunch is also available
Tsaretta Spice
55 Church Street
Twickenham
TW1 3NR
You can also read our full review over on the blog (link in bio)](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2023/03/d63fb514-333324764_3585822551653806_1461730182166520034_n-180x320.jpg)
![[AD] What does family look like for you?
I am fortunate to be surrounded by strong, powerful women in the form of my mum, sister and mother-in-law (along with many others). With Mother’s Day just around the corner, @BootsUK want to celebrate all the different mums and mother figures we are lucky enough to have in our lives. They have a huge range of Mother’s Day gifts to choose from so we can show them how much they mean to us. (swipe to take a look at some of my choices)
If you want to express love and appreciation for the mother figure(s) in your life, head to Boots.com to find the ideal gift. They have a whole host of gifts, so you can be sure to find something to suit all tastes. Celebrate the #LoveForAllMums this Mother’s Day with Boots.
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![📚 Are you ready for World Book Day? 📚
[AD - Gifted] I don't know about you, but I have never made the boys a costume for #WorldBookDay. I just don't have it in me to be creative that way. Their costumes have always been bought or cobbled together with what we already have, and luckily, the school allow you to wear pyjamas to school, which makes things a lot easier!
M has been living in his @TheRealTomGates pyjamas recently, and I think he might wear these when his World Book Day dress-up day comes around (the school celebrate with Book Week rather than just Book Day)
The boys have been fans of Tom Gates for a while now. M has always loved reading books that make him laugh and contain humour - they tend to keep him engaged in reading.
Did you know that there are now 20 Tom Gates storybooks to get stuck into? Ideal for kids aged 6-12, the series consists of feel-good, hilarious books full of photos and stories about Tom's life at home and school. Best of all, you can read them in any order.
The latest book is Tom Gates: Happy to Help (Eventually), and along with the pyjamas, you can pick them up from @GeorgeAtAsda just in time for World Book Day!
There's also a range of Tom Gates items, including games, puzzles and greeting cards at major retailers.
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We went to check out the newly opened @laserquestkingston last week.
Laser Quest, VR Experiences and Arcades all under one roof means only one thing - bundles of fun and games for the kids at really affordable prices.
Laser Quest games start from just £7.95 but you can also buy a Laserquest and VR Experience combo pass.
You need to purchase tokens for the arcades (they’re all 1 token to play). Arcade tokens are 6 for £5 or 12 for £10
Feeling super lucky that this is practically on our doorstep and we will definitely be back again because Mr H came second in our Laser Quest game and refuses to be beaten by E!
Do you have a Laserquest near you?
#Laserquest #LaserquestKingston #LaserTag #ActivitiesForKids #ThingsToDoWithKids #FamilyFun #IndoorActivities #Kingston #DaysOutWithKids #RainyDayFun #SurreyFamilyDaysout #SurreyMummy #SurreyDaysOut #SurreyLife #SurreyMums #FamilyDaysOut #LifeWithKids #LifeWithBoys #Familyof4 #Familydayout #Familyfunday](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2022/11/28c60989-316091191_1767700090262610_8985686719346908962_n-180x320.jpg)
A couple of months ago, Mr H was brushing M’s teeth and noticed that one of his top front teeth was slightly discoloured, like a brown colour.
At first, we put it down to us not brushing his teeth properly but on closer inspection, we realised this was not the case.
Turning to Doctor Google (as you do!), we found it meant that the tooth had suffered some kind of trauma. Instantly this rang a bell because a couple of weeks beforehand he had fallen over whilst we were out shopping in Kingston and his teeth must have hit the floor.
I didn’t think anything of it at the time. There was a bit of blood and he was upset but aside from a cut lip, he was fine. M has fallen over lots of times and has bitten his lip before I didn’t think this particular occasion was any different.
Turns out I was wrong.
Having read up a little about the discolouration on the internet, we found that this was due to blood leaking out of the blood vessels in his tooth and is quite common in young children who have fallen over and knocked their teeth.
I booked him an appointment at the dentist that week to have it checked out. The dentist checked him over and confirmed that the discolouration was due to trauma to the tooth. He told me that the tooth was probably dying and would need to come out sooner rather than later!
He went on to say that leaving the tooth in could affect the adult tooth behind it and so ideally it would need removing when M was around 4 or 5 (sooner if possible) and with no general anaesthetic (are you kidding me?!) He also said that the area around the tooth would be prone to infection.
I think I was in a bit of shock when I heard that. M didn’t even want to sit in the dentist’s chair when we visited, let alone go to have his tooth removed. It’s painful enough for an adult to have to go through this, let alone a young child! For me, this just wasn’t an option. I risked scarring him for life and having him never visit the dentist again!
I told the dentist that as the tooth was not causing him any bother that I would leave it for now and see what would happen in a few months’ time.
That evening, I did some more research and came across a really useful article from Oral Answers that alleviated some of my worries about M’s tooth.
Firstly, as there had been no sign of infection or swelling, they mentioned that letting the tooth fall out of its own accord did not affect the permanent tooth underneath – hurrah! Secondly, there were photos from a fellow blogger whose daughter had the same thing but had knocked both of her front teeth. She found that after about 8 weeks, the teeth started to lighten up.
Mr H told me not to get my hopes up, but as the tooth was not bothering M in any way, we decided to just keep an eye on it.
The photos of the tooth aren’t great as M wouldn’t stay still, but I can really notice the discolouration in these pics. I wish I’d taken more photos as the weeks went by but trying to keep a three-year-old still, with his mouth open for photos, is impossible!
I thought I was imagining things when the tooth was starting to look less brown, but I think over the last week or so, it’s definitely less obvious. It looks much better than before and is now almost a light grey colour that is not overly visible. So it just goes to show – the dentist can be wrong!
We have another check up in a few months’ time, but it looks like M’s tooth is slowly on the mend, and had it not gotten better over time, I would most definitely have sought a second opinion over the (possibly needless) early removal of his tooth.
Have you had anything like this happen to your children before?
What did you do?
![[AD] We have some super exciting news...we have been chosen to be Laser Quest Ambassadors, and the boys are over the moon!
We are really lucky that our local Laser Quest (@laserquestkingston) is just around the corner from us. It means we can pop in of a weekend or anytime during the school holidays, and with summer just around the corner, I know Laser Quest will be one of our go-to places for some family fun.
As well as games of Laser Quest, there are also VR experiences and arcade amusements too. To find out a bit more about how Laser Quest works, you can read my blog post: https://www.suburban-mum.com/laser-quest-kingston/ (clickable link in bio)
Don't forget to keep an eye out for our Laser Quest posts - I'm going to be giving away two family passes to use at Laserquest Kingston!
If you can't wait and want to head down to Laser Quest to try it out, use the code SUMMER30 for 30% off your booking. The code is valid from now until the end of August 2023 and can be used on Laser Quest games and birthday party bookings.
#LaserquestAmbassador #Laserquest #LaserquestKingston #ActivitiesForKids #FamilyFun #DaysOutWithKids #Lasertag #LaserquestVR #Kingston #ThingsToDoInKingston #SurreyFamilyDaysOut #ThingsToDoWithKids #RainyDayFun #SurreyMummy #SurreyLife #LifeWithKids #LifeWithBoys #familyfunday](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2024/03/8aee7c64-353230107_797358078406942_2405522556733455165_n.jpg)
![[AD] What does family look like for you?
I am fortunate to be surrounded by strong, powerful women in the form of my mum, sister and mother-in-law (along with many others). With Mother’s Day just around the corner, @BootsUK want to celebrate all the different mums and mother figures we are lucky enough to have in our lives. They have a huge range of Mother’s Day gifts to choose from so we can show them how much they mean to us. (swipe to take a look at some of my choices)
If you want to express love and appreciation for the mother figure(s) in your life, head to Boots.com to find the ideal gift. They have a whole host of gifts, so you can be sure to find something to suit all tastes. Celebrate the #LoveForAllMums this Mother’s Day with Boots.
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![[AD] What does family look like for you?
I am fortunate to be surrounded by strong, powerful women in the form of my mum, sister and mother-in-law (along with many others). With Mother’s Day just around the corner, @BootsUK want to celebrate all the different mums and mother figures we are lucky enough to have in our lives. They have a huge range of Mother’s Day gifts to choose from so we can show them how much they mean to us. (swipe to take a look at some of my choices)
If you want to express love and appreciation for the mother figure(s) in your life, head to Boots.com to find the ideal gift. They have a whole host of gifts, so you can be sure to find something to suit all tastes. Celebrate the #LoveForAllMums this Mother’s Day with Boots.
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![[AD] What does family look like for you?
I am fortunate to be surrounded by strong, powerful women in the form of my mum, sister and mother-in-law (along with many others). With Mother’s Day just around the corner, @BootsUK want to celebrate all the different mums and mother figures we are lucky enough to have in our lives. They have a huge range of Mother’s Day gifts to choose from so we can show them how much they mean to us. (swipe to take a look at some of my choices)
If you want to express love and appreciation for the mother figure(s) in your life, head to Boots.com to find the ideal gift. They have a whole host of gifts, so you can be sure to find something to suit all tastes. Celebrate the #LoveForAllMums this Mother’s Day with Boots.
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My kids are always falling over and banging their mouths and the first thing I panic about is their teeth!! I’m sure that it won’t affect his adult teeth and it’s barely noticeable had you not pointed it out. He is just gorgeous! #FortheloveofBLOG
This is really interesting, I had no idea that this could happen. My boys are always bashing themselves on things, so I’ll be keeping a vigilant eye out from now on! With or without a brown tooth, he is such a cutie! #fortheloveofBLOG
I was not aware that this could happen! I have no experience of this happening to my children. It is very interesting that the dentist was wrong and a good job you decided to leave the tooth well alone. I hope it continues to improve. Definitely always worth a second opinion regarding anything medical I always feel. It is amazing the differing opinions that can be given. Thanks so much for linking up with #KCACOLS. Hope you return next week 🙂
I was totally unaware this could happen, what a relief it is getting better on its own #KCACOLS
My daughter (5) has one also! Opposite front tooth, it has been tat way for almost a year, and is loose now at last! Our dentist had no worries, said that since it wasn’t bothering her we could let it fall out on its own! Glad you did some extra research! #KCACOLS
Oh bless him I’m so glad M’s tooth seems to be getting better on its own and that it isn’t affecting him. For some reason I have heard of this happening, but I wasn’t aware that it meant the tooth would have to be removed.xx #KCACOLS
I’ve never heard of this happening before but at least it’s his baby tooth. Fingers crossed the adult tooth comes through okx #KCACOLS
Gosh, I’d be taking your approach too I think! I don’t think there’s any way you’d get a 4 year old sat in a dentists chair having a tooth removed! If it’s not bothering him and research shows the adult tooth should be unaffected then I’d definitely leave it. For what it’s worth, I’d never have noticed the brown tooth if I didn’t know. #KCACOLS
Oh no. I am really glad to read that the tooth is on the mend. Must have been really worrying for you. I think you really took the right approach and I really don’t think the brown tooth is noticeable 🙂 #KCACOLS
That is so awesome that the tooth is healing on its own! As someone who is terrified of the dentist, because of bad experiences with dentists as a child, I really think you made the right decision. The dentist can be scary-allowing someone to put their hands into your mouth makes you feel extremely vulnerable. And, I think that yanking a tooth from a child with no anesthetic is a tad ridiculous. Thanks for sharing! #KCACOLS
I’m glad that got better! I knocked one of my adult front teeth out of place once, where it stayed for two days til the dentist pushed it back and put a moth guard on it for 4 weeks. He said it would most likely discolour and die, but it’s done neither and is still here 15 years later! #KCACOLS
I didn’t even know this could happen to a tooth! I’m so glad it’s started to get back to normal though – having it pulled sounds like a nightmare! x #KCACOLS
I hadn’t realised that could happen! Really glad that it seems to be getting better, and that you trusted your instincts and gave it a chance rather than just letting the dentist remove it! x #KCACOLS
ouch. How amazing that it heals! pleased it is getting better. touch wood, no tooth incidents here #KCACOLS
I have never heard of this before! hopefully it heals up soon xx
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Maria, this happened to my niece she fell over and landed on her front tooth a couple of years ago now. I don’t know if any advice was sought from dentist. However she still has the tooth, it is a little discoloured, but you cannot really tell it is a different colour without really looking. I know that she suffers no discomfort from it now, so I think she is just waiting for it to fall – if it hasn’t done so all ready (I know that she is loosing her milk teeth). I’m sure that your son will be just fine, and I’m glad it is starting to look a little discoloured. Thank you for linking up with us at #fortheloveofBLOG, I hope you come back to party with us next week. Claire x
I have never had anything like this happen. I am so sorry! I hate the dentist, and have tried really hard not to pass on my own fears to my children. I hope it lightens and all is well soon. To be honest, I had a hard time seeing the the discoloration, but then again, you are right. I could bearly get a photo of my 3 year olds without it being blurry as they were always on the move. You did great to get these photos! #KCACOLS
Oh bless him, and you. My son fell and chipped a big chip out of his front tooth and similarly would barely sit for the dentist to check so I can imaging the thought of your little one having his tooth taken out would be very distressing! He seems perfectly happy and as long as it is not hurting then what does a little discolouration matter to a 3 year old. Hope it continues to heal! #KCACOLS
Ouch! Im glad he’s okay and I think just keep an eye on it…it seems a bit rash to remove it if theres no pain or infection. My partner fell on his face and cracked his front tooth, an adult one, the dentist filed it down with no pain relief and he said it was the most painful experience he’d had, and he was around 17 at the time.
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Gosh I couldn’t imagine the shock you would get from your dentist about taking a child’s tooth out without general anaesthetic! I would be traumatised myself let alone babe. Glad that its clearing up on its own – sounds like your dentist was being hasty and didn’t bother to learn what’s happened to other people nor relate to you. The power of the internet is strong! #KCACOLS
Aw hope it works out okay! I’m sure there are degrees of severity on such things, and taking it out is probably a bit extreme in many cases. I remember knowing kids who had done this when I was little – don’t recall any having the tooth removed though!
My just turned 3 year old has had brown discoloration on her teeth since she got them, which has always been worrying! Have had them checked though, several times. It was obviously caused by something, medication is common but neither she nor I had any that would be likely to cause it. They now think it was most likely the iron in the multivitamins they tell you to give them when weaning! It’s not a genetic problem with the enamel, as I originally feared, and it can be scraped off, but obviously that will take a long time and probably not go down too well with her. We are going to try it though as, while it’s not actually a problem particularly, it is unsightly and I worry she may be made to feel self conscious about it when she goes to school. We were told to wait til she is 3 so she is actually off for her first appointment in a couple of weeks. #KCACOLS
My niece had this and it never caused her any issues and fell out of it’s own accord and her adult tooth is perfectly fine. Gald it’s clearing up now and you didn’t listen to your dentist! #kcacols
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