Barcelona Mum

Photographer - Monica Panato

Based in Sitges, Monica Panato is an Italian photographer with a unique, personal style who comes highly recommended for children´s photography. She charges 150 Euros for a photoshoot which includes editing, four prints as a gift and more importantly all the photos on a cd to print for yourself.
617152344 www.monicafotositges.blogspot.com

Comment:
"Monica Panato is a very competent photographer.  I chose her to photograph my children after viewing her portfolio, and in comparison with other photographers her work is by far the most original, managing to capture the children on film in a natural way with an Italian touch that sets her work apart from the mainstream photographers" (DB)

Recommended by Deborah Elaine Black

Sitges Photographer - Niamh Baldock

Niamh Baldock is a photographer based in Sitges. She specialises in children´s and family portraits
695803811 niamh.baldock@gmail.com www.niamhphotography.com

Comments:
"A few months ago she took some pictures of our family and we absoultely love them, the grandparents have demanded copies as well. It was a rather dull day, very foggy and not the usual Sitges light, but Niamh found some great spots around Sitges and the result was fantastic. Our youngest daughter is not easy to get to smile, but Niamhs relaxed way and very child friendly attitude made her feel at ease and we have the greatest pictures of her now. Also for us it was fun and relaxed, it didn't feel like we were posing, it was just natural play and interaction with our kids." (KB)

Recommended by Karen

Baby Sitter / Childminder - Melissa Boddy

Melissa, a qualified primary school teacher, runs the Early Years child minding service near Mas Mestre.
650173807

Comments:
"Melissa looks after my son and he is genuinely happy with her. She really makes every effort to make sure he is comfortable and happy and gives lots of love and attention. I would highly recommend her for babysitting and childminding" (RL)

Recommended by Rebecca Laidlaw

Baby Sitter / Childminder - Maria Angelica Navarro

Maria offers babysitting during the weekdays and in the evening. She speaks fluent Spanish and English and can drive
675649442

Recommended by Lorna Bode

Paediatrician

Dr Rubias is based in the Centre Medic Sitges Monday - Thursday.
Espalter, 16 Sitges, 938944605 www.centremedicsitges.com

Comments:
"I have a great Paeditrician by the name of Dr Rubias who is based at Centre Medic in Sitges on Monday to Thursday mornings & she is in Vilanova on Friday morning. She has cared for all 3 of my boys, she speaks English which always helps if your language is not too good. She likes to chat but I really like & feel comfortable with her." (EJ)

Recommended by Emma Jenkins

Osteopath - Maria Cristina Parareda

Maria Cristina Parareda is a fully qualified osteopath in Vilanova
609934595

Comments:
"We first went to Maria about three months ago because Daniel was born (yanked into the world) with forceps and I feared that he suffered as a result. She is gentle, kind and patient with Daniel although he wriggles and squirms during every session. I like her philosophy; she takes a full history and uses a holistic approach to recovery." (CB)

Recommended by Clare Bodgers

Paediatrician

Dra Alexandra Garcia is based in the Centre Medic Vilanova
938115837

Comments:
"Excellent English speaking paediatrician who uses homeopathy as well as traditional medicines" (LB)

Recommended by Lorna Bode

Dentist - Dr Nicholas Jones

Dr Nicholas Jones is a fully qualified Dentist in Sitges and Barcelona
607332335

Comments:
"Nick is based in Barcelona mainly but comes to Sitges once a week, where he works at the Kalident practice. He is fantastic - very personable and great advice - phoned him yesterday about my one year old boy who had chipped his teeth in a fall and he gave practical advice over the phone - would highly recommend him " (RL)

Recommended by Rebecca Laidlaw

Party Time - Location for Hire

Sitges Playgroup is available for rent for birthday parties.
C. Pau Barrabeig, 16, Sitges info@sitgesplaygroup.com www.sitgesplaygroup.com

Comments:
It is the perfect space for a party with a large selection of toys for all ages, a kitchen at the back for preparing food and best of all when you get home your house looks just like you left it!!

Recommended by Clare Bodgers

Party Time - Bouncy Castles for Hire

Barcelona Bounce, owned by Amanda Duval, offer a variety of bouncy castles for hire for birthdays and special occasions
606308711 enquiries@barcelonabounce.com www.barcelonabounce.com

Comments:
Great fun at birthday parties. A selection of bouncy castles, including large slides and castles. Negates the need for Mum and Dad to run around entertaining 15 little ones! Children will entertain themselves for hours on these novelty bouncy castles and tire themselves out in the process. Barcelona Bounce deliver, set up and remove the bouncy castles all in one day. They do charge delivery if over 25km from them (Vilasar de Dalt, Maresme)

Recommended by Rebecca Laidlaw

Party Time - Cake Maker

Patricia Arribálzaga, creator of Cakes Haute Couture, is an artist who designs extraordinary birthday and celebrations cakes
626634707 www.cakeshautecouture.com/eng/cakes/cakes_kids.htm

Comments:
The cakes are really quite amazing to look at and better still they are not artificially-flavoured nor contain any preservatives. She can make a wide range of cakes with character (i.e. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Superman) designs and beautiful castles for little girls.

Recommended by Sitges Play Group