The Persil Non-Bio and Comfort Pure guide to raising your baby like a royal

The Persil Non-Bio and
Comfort Pure guide to
 raising your baby like
         a royal

Introduction                                                                                              What makes a royal guise?

The royal baby has finally arrived, but if you                                                      The first outfit makes all the difference. No royal baby should be subject to harsh or
are due soon or have a new-born, it doesn’t                                                       itchy clothing, so ensure your baby’s outfit is super soft, comfy and sparkling clean. Pre-
mean they can’t be treated like royalty too!                                                       washing their ensemble in Persil Non-Bio and Comfort Pure will make clothes suitable
                                                                                                     for even the most sensitive of skins, as both are dermatologically tested and have
Regardless of heritage, all babies should feel                                                                  skincare research recognised by the British Skin Foundation.
like a Prince or Princess, which is why Persil
Non-Bio and Comfort Pure have teamed up                                                           When you’re bundle of joy makes their first journey to their palace, make sure blankets,
with royal Etiquette Expert Jean Broke Smith                                                       bedding and towels have also been pre-washed to ensure your baby is in the most
to create the tongue-in-cheek “Guide to                                                                 comfortable and soft surroundings possible. Skin irritation just won’t do!
raising your baby like a royal”. As the former
principal of the famed Lucie Clayton School                                                          Babies usually grow very rapidly during the first year so hand-me-downs can prove
of Grooming, Jean has over thirty years’                                                          rather fruitful, especially if they have a momentous story or historic moment attached to
experience training politicians, royalty and                                                       them. Take a photo of your baby and frame it next to the original clothing owner. Family
TV stars.                                                                                                                    history is of huge importance to royalty.

So put your feet up, rest your royal behind,     A right royal beginning                          Royals tend to be known for leading the way in the style stakes and plenty of high street
and have a read of these top tips!                                                                stores will make copies of the royal baby’s outfits. As mothers who have a new baby at a
                                                                                                  similar time, have a browse and find something with the royal stamp of approval: classic,
                                                 A royal baby, as with any other, needs to                      traditional, and based on Great British colours where possible.
                                                 bond with their parents as soon as they arrive
                                                 in to the world.

                                                 It must not be forgotten that your baby is
                                                 born to 21st century parents, and you will
                                                 have your own views and plans on parenting
                                                 style. However, taking the royal family lead,
                                                 it is important to be advised by experienced
                                                 “traditionalists” too.

                                                  “Traditionalists” within your family include
                                                 those who keep the family legacy in touch
                                                 through years of experience and baby-
                                                 handling such as your parents, grandparents,
                                                 aunties or uncles. Let them offer their tips
                                                 and guidance on raising a baby too, after all
                                                 they have done this all before!

Communication etiquette                                                                                                    Family duties
Allow your baby exposure to the natural sounds of their                                                     We are now in the 21st Century age of parenting and it is
day-to-day environment to get them used to the hubbub of                                                    notable that a modern dad is expected to ‘assist’ in the early
royal life. Let family members and guests carry on in their                                                 stages of fatherhood when duties allow. Although his home
natural manner of speaking and play different styles of                                                     duties will be in stark contrast to his official duties, the time
music such as classical, Latin or Jazz to develop their cultural                                            at home will be greatly treasured!
skills. Although remember a key factor in raising your baby
like a royal is to keep the environment in your home calm -                                                 Allow a partner or friend to step in and take over from time
no shouting or raising of voices. Babies sense stress too, and                                              to time, to give you a break and a much-needed stint for
a relaxed home makes for a happy baby!                                                                      yourself.

                                                Routine, routine, routine                                                        Playtime...
                                           A system of regularity and routine is important when caring
                                                                                                            It is good for the little prince/princess to play near his or
                                           for your little one – like any royal, keep your engagements in
                                                                                                            her parents. Your baby doesn’t necessarily have to be on
                                           check. The most important thing is to ensure the baby is well
                                                                                                            your lap, as they may become too dependent on attention
                                           fed, clean, and comfortable and has a sufficient amount of
                                                                                                            and demand more and more, but it is good for parents to
                                           sleep. Demanding behaviour should be reined in early!
                                                                                                            encourage their baby during playtime. It’s also a great way
                                                                                                            to strengthen the parent-baby bond.
                                           Use baby’s nap time as a window to put a fresh load of
                                           laundry in the washing machine; use Persil Non-Bio and
                                           Comfort Pure to keep baby’s clothes clean, fresh and soft.

                                                                                                                 Are nannies a no-no?
  Milk baths a’la Cleopatra?                                                                                A part-time nanny can help if you have to
                                                                                                            be away on engagements. A royal mother
Babies can be bathed anywhere - from the kitchen sink, to a                                                 usually returns to her duties, similarly to
plastic bowl or on a royal wash stand! Bath time is a joy and                                               mothers who return to full or part time
provides some special one-to-one bonding time between                                                       work but it does help if you have family
parent and child after a busy day of engagements and                                                        nearby. Asking your mum or close
gatherings. Make the experience super luxury by wrapping                                                    relatives to help where possible will
your little one in a soft, warm towel afterwards to provide                                                 lead to your child being a more
the ultimate comfort.                                                                                       well-rounded individual, and get
                                                                                                            them used to socialising with others.

Dealing with
           the press
As we all know, once your little one arrives
                                                                                                               Better together
into the world people will be snapping away
with their cameras and iPhones. So now is
the time to decide whether you want your
baby to be public-facing or not. Should you
choose to, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
all provide valuable outlets to share your
baby’s photos with close family and relatives,
particularly those you see less often if they
live far away. If you’d rather shy away from
the public, set some rules with friends
and family from the get go and ensure
photography is strictly limited to the confines
of a private photo album.

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A bit more about Jean:

  Grooming and Etiquette Expert Jean Broke-Smith
 was Principal of the Lucie Clayton grooming school
 for thirty years. Jean is a regular contributor to the
  media on all things royal, regal and diplomatic. As
one of the country`s leading etiquette and grooming
   experts, Jean has travelled the world making hit
 shows such as “Austrailian Princess” and “American
Princess” where Jean trained and groomed a group of
   ordinary girls to make them fit to marry a prince!