Every year we celebrate our business anniversary by holding a special Charity Week, where we run special themed classes to celebrate Totsy Monkeys birthday and raise money for a charity nominated by the public. This year we are proudly supporting Sands, the UK's leading pregnancy and baby loss charity and asked Carolyn Bray, the Assistant Director for Income and Supporter Engagement at the charity to share a bit more about the amazing work they do . Here's what she told us;

Going back to work after spending time at home with your baby or toddler is a big moment. It's not just about returning to a job, it's about letting go of a routine that has been built with so much care. The weekly class attended together, the familiar songs, the friendly faces. Letting go of the class that brought you and your little one so much joy during your early weeks and months can be quite an emotional time. If this is where you are, we want to gently reassure you. Ou

Those first few months with a new baby can feel like a blur. You’re soaking them in, trying to learn as you go, and doing your best to meet their every need, all while adjusting to a completely new version of life. But in the middle of all that care, it’s easy to forget that you need support too. That’s why we’ve made a few changes to our much-loved Baby Development Course so it not just there to support your baby’s early growth, but to care for you , in your new parenting r