Mumsnet campaign: Ban Bounty reps from maternity wards

Bounty mutiny

We're calling for a ban on Bounty sales reps in maternity wards after a survey of Mumsnetters found 82% of you believe it's unacceptable for the NHS to allow commercial companies access to patients.

missing snippet block-title

missing snippet body-text

    missing snippet links

'Female baldness is the last taboo'

Female baldness

Guest blog, Nadine Dorries: I am suffering from female pattern hair loss. And I'm not alone - 40% of women are affected. But who would know? We never discuss it. It's time we did.


missing snippet block-title

missing snippet body-text

    missing snippet links

Webchat: Holly and Kelly Willoughby

Holly_and_Kelly_Willoughby

Wednesday, 2-3pm: Holly Willoughby and her sister Kelly are joining us to discuss their first book, School for Stars: First Term at L'etoile, which is set in a performing arts boarding school. Post your questions now.


missing snippet body-text


missing snippet block-title

missing snippet body-text

    missing snippet links

Mumsnet storms the G8!

David Cameron at the G8

The lovely Bicnod is blogging on behalf of Mumsnetters at this year's G8, as part of the IF campaign to end world hunger. Follow her exploits here!


Cerys Matthews: "My favourite bedtime story? Goodnight Moon"

Cerys Matthews

Video: Cerys Matthews came in for a webchat on her new book yesterday. Afterwards, she she stayed behind to answer some MNHQ questions - and to give us a little singsong. Watch now.

Best (and worst) cars to own

Survey results: How does your car rank when it comes to value for money and reliability? Find out which cars come top - and bottom - in the WhatCar? 2013 ownership satisfaction survey on Mumsnet Cars.

    missing snippet links


Readers! It's giveaway time

Just Imagine

Daring Greatly challenges our view of vulnerability and encourages us to embrace it as a strength. Just Imagine gets your kids creating their own stories. We have 50 free copies: apply now!

Baby names: we're here to help

missing snippet body-text

    missing snippet links



Campaign of the week

Fair4Families | Mumsnet

Guest campaign: Fair4Families is working to ensure families are made a priority in the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review by pushing for a 'triple lock' for families.

Quick make-up tips

Listen to Boots Feel Good Forum to discover quick beauty tips, and you could win £500.

    missing snippet links


Family competitions

June comps

Our June prizes include a luxury cot worth £384, a family trip to Chessington World of Adventures Resort, a Maisy goody bag, a £100 Marks and Spencer voucher - and more.

Ovulation explained

missing snippet body-text

    missing snippet links


Weaning babies

Baby self-feeding pasta

Your questions answered: Worried about when and how to move your baby on to solid food? We've distilled MN wisdom on the messy business of moving your baby on from a milk-only diet.

Potty training

Toddler on potty

Everything you need to know: Tips on how to tell when your toddler's ready for potty-training, and how to go about the whole messy business - plus, getting your child to stay dry through the night.