As always, here’s a list of some great competitions that I came across on other blogs and great websites.

Feel free to add your own or others that you think we’d like. Just make sure that you add a closing date!

Winner – Claire Turner!

In clebration of Safer Internet Day on the 7th February, we have a copy of Kaspersky ONE to giveaway to one of our readers worth £79.99.

We ALL use technology of somesort, whether it’s to check our bank balance or playing online games and shopping. This can be on various platforms including desktops, laptops, smart phones and tablets. As well as having the world at our fingertips, we are all at risk of having our information used by undesirables.

Kaspersky ONE Universal Security is the easy, one-license solution to protect your PCs, Macs, smartphones and Android tablets. Based on award-winning Kaspersky Lab technologies, Kaspersky ONE delivers real-time protection against dangerous Internet threats with security optimised for each device. So no matter which devices you use to bank, shop, surf, or chat online, you know you’re always safe.

For more information on how to stay safe online, check out these top tips from Kaspersky Lab’s senior security researcher, David Emm.

1.     Got protection? This may seem obvious, but security software is the new “black”. It helps you stay fully protected against malware, spyware, hackers and identity theft. And don’t forget to perform regular updates and scans.

2.     Password strength matters. Use secure passwords – a different one for each Internet service. Set passwords to include 8-14 upper & lower case characters and numbers. Don’t use any words that are in the dictionary—they’re too easy for hackers to guess.

3.     Protect your family. You stop your children from talking to strangers on the street – you should do so online too. Be aware of the potential dangers of the net from online bullying to paedophiles. Take parental control over the sites you don’t what your children to look at by using the parental control feature in your online security product – it’s an easy way to avoid disaster.

4.     Click with care. If you’re checking your email or talking over instant messenger, make it a practice to avoid clicking on links in messages from people you don’t know. These links could lead you to a malicious website and result in malware installing on your computer.

5.     Practise safe online shopping. When you’re going to buy those new killer shoes or the latest toy for your tyke, make sure you purchase from a reputable online retailer. You always look for a URL that starts with “https” and has the lock symbol when entering your credit card details or other personal information.

6.     Socialise safely. By now, we’ve all had a bad link or two sent to us over our favourite social network. Utilise your social network’s security settings to their optimum level. Do you really need to display every detail about your life? And perhaps more importantly – do your children?

7.     Keep your privates, private. A good rule of thumb: Don’t post anything online that you wouldn’t want to see on the front page of your local newspaper! This includes your personal phone number, email address and street address, your holiday plans– and maybe also your bikini-clad, beach holiday pics.

8.     Stomp out spam. Most Internet Service Providers & security software programs have anti-spam technologies. The spam blocker will help prevent fraudulent emails from showing up in your Inbox tempting you with fake lottery wins or promising certain body-part enlargements.

9.     Be careful how you surf. Open wireless networks are called ‘open’ for a reason: anyone can connect, including hackers. If you do have to use one, use a password manager to store passwords and enter them for you automatically. This will prevent data being captured by cybercriminals using a keylogger.  And only enter personal information on secure sites – look for the “https”

10.  Handle personal information with care. Beware of online sites that ask you to enter too much personal data. Read the small print – they may be selling on your personal details to third parties resulting in even more email spam and cold calls.

Kaspersky ONE Universal Security is the easy, one-license solution to protect your PCs, Macs, smartphones and Android tablets. Based on award-winning Kaspersky Lab technologies, Kaspersky ONE delivers real-time protection against dangerous Internet threats with security optimized for each device. So no matter which devices you use to bank, shop, surf, or chat online, you know you’re always safe.

To Enter

Leave us a comment telling us why you would like to win Kaspersky ONE.

For additional entries do any of the following (leaving a separate comment for each method):

* Follow us on Google Friends Connect (Right hand side).

* Like our Facebook Page (leaving a comment with your name/page)

* Click the Google +1 button at the top of the post (and let us know that you did via a comment)

* Tweet “I’ve entered to win a copy of Kaspersky ONE from  @babynotincluded http://wp.me/p1jCo7-ny “

Only entries that have the required information will be counted.

Closing Date: Midnight 08/02/12

Terms & Conditions

The prize is one copy of Kaspersky ONE worth £79.99

The winner will be picked at random and published on this site and via twitter and on our Facebook Page. If we have no response from the winner within 7 days following announcement, a redraw will take place.

The competition is open to the residents of the UK and Ireland only.

The prize is non-refundable and no cash alternative is available.

We’re back fully up and running again following our recent move. It’s been extremely difficult over the last couple of weeks, so I’d like to thank you all for your patience and continued support of Baby Not Included.

As promised here is a round-up of some fabulous competitions that I’ve found across the internet from both Small businesses and blogs that have taken my fancy.

I follow a number of fantastic parenting and some foodie type blogs, and some of them run the most amazing competitions and giveaways, but I feel that my Baby Competition Weekly Round-up would be better suited to my business blog and hopefully highlight some amazing blogs and Independent Retailers out there.

If you come across a competition that you think is great, then share it with our readers. Although the title is ‘Baby Comp Weekly’, I am known to add in a few competitions for us Mums and Dads that I think might interest you.

Please do not spam, or do and I WILL delete!

What a fantastic start to this feature than the Coombe Mill Family Holiday Competition who are offering a ten night family holiday for up to seven people with 30 acres of farmland, meadows, woodland and gardens to explore. Tractor rides, feeding and looking after the animals and plenty of space for the children to play and enjoy.  This competition closes 31.01.12.

We hope that you’ve all had a lovely Christmas spending time with your family and friends, and eating as much delicious food as you can manage.

Here’s a round-up of all the Fantastic Competitions that we started in the run-up to Christmas Day, and don’t forget that there’s plenty of time left to enter if you missed any!

1. A Pair of Inch Blue Shoes – Closes 01.01.12 – Pippa Ainsworth

2. A Set of Mudpuppy Constructibles – Closes 02.01.12 – Sharon Hingley

3. A Sweet Shop Jar from Hope and Greenwood – Closes 03.01.12 – Sarah Anguish

4. An Icicle Gumigem Teething Necklace – Closes 04.01.12 – Samantha Ripley

5.  A Pair of Jazzy Toes Slipper Socks – Closes 05.01.12 – Michaela Britton

6. A Sewing Course from The Old School Club – Closes 06.01.12 – Laura Hayes

7. A Gorgeous Book and Rabbit Gift Set – Closes 07.01.12 – Deborah Bird

8. A Lamaze Activity Knot – Closes 08.01.12 – Nicole Shahsafdari

9. Two Reusable Nappies from Baba+Boo -Closes 09.01.12 – Arianne

10. A Bug in a Rug Baby Wrap – Closes 10.01.12 – Jamie-Lee Norris

11. One of two T-shirts from Babba Tees - Closes 11.01.12 – Hannah Moody and Ness Gorton

12. A Pair of Vintage Bedlam Pyjamas – Closes 12.01.12 – Viv Gilbey

13. A Handknitted Daisy Cardigan – Closes 13.01.12 – Kelly Dutton

14. An Indicare Infant Emergency First Aid Guide – 14.01.12 – Kate Cunningham, Claire Worth, Emma Lowe, Mummy24 and Erica Price

15. A Pair of Jazzy Toes Mary Jane Style Tights- Closes 15.01.12 – Caroline Hammond

16. A Lamaze Cheese Sorter – Closes 16.01.12 – Laura Cadle

17. A Junior Mafia ‘Bad Boy for Life’ T-shirt – Closes 17.01.12 – Victoria Wilkinson

18. A Sophie 4 Sophie Kinky Bib – Closes 18.01.12 – Ness Gorton

19. An Organic Nightgown – Closes 19.01.12 – Elaine Livingstone

20. A Family Calendar 2012 – Closes 20.01.12 – Claire Parkinson

21. A Navy Mamascarf – Closes 21.01.12 – Danielle Baker

22. An Oops Fairy Baby Vest – Closes 22.01.12 – Josie Coltman

23. A Franck and Fischer Nico the Cow – Closes 23.01.12 – Olivia Kirby

24. A Stardust Kids Skater Dress – Closes 24.01.12 – Gillian Moloney

Congratulations x

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Win a Stardust Kids Skater Dress in the design and size of your choice! – Winner – Gillian Moloney – Congratulations!

We love the entire Stardust Kids range of Funky Baby and Childrens Wear. Pick from our selection of Skater Dresses in the design and size of your choice (age range from 0 – 3 years). Our particular favorite is the Angel Wings Skater Dress. Which one’s yours?

Enter:

Just simply leave us a comment telling us which of our Stardust Kids range you like the most (compulsory)

For additional entries do any of the following (leaving a separate comment for each method):

* Follow us on Google Friends Connect (Right hand side).

* Like our Facebook Page (leaving a comment with your name/page)

* Click the Google +1 button at the top of the post (and let us know that you did via a comment)

* Tweet “I’ve entered to win a Stardust Kids Skater Dress from @babynotincluded http://wp.me/p1jCo7-mG “

Only entries that have the required information will be counted.

Closing Date: 24/01/12

Terms & Conditions

The prize is one Stardust Kids Skater Dress in the size, colour and design of your choice (from our selection).

The winner will be picked at random and published on this site and via twitter and on our Facebook Page. If we have no response from the winner within 7 days following announcement, a redraw will take place.

The competition is open to the residents of the UK and Ireland only.

The prize is non-refundable and no cash alternative is available.

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Win a Franck and Fischer Nico the CWinner – Olivia Kirby – Congratulations!

Nico the Cow is a quirky but adorable little creature. For the chance to win one of your very own leave us a comment!

Enter:

Just simply leave us a comment telling us so (compulsory)

For additional entries do any of the following (leaving a separate comment for each method):

* Follow us on Google Friends Connect (Right hand side).

* Like our Facebook Page (leaving a comment with your name/page)

* Click the Google +1 button at the top of the post (and let us know that you did via a comment)

* Tweet “I’ve entered to win a Nico the Cow from @babynotincluded http://wp.me/p1jCo7-my “

Only entries that have the required information will be counted.

Closing Date: 23/01/12

Terms & Conditions

The prize is one Nico the Cow in the colour of your choice (subject to availability).

The winner will be picked at random and published on this site and via twitter and on our Facebook Page. If we have no response from the winner within 7 days following announcement, a redraw will take place.

The competition is open to the residents of the UK and Ireland only.

The prize is non-refundable and no cash alternative is available.

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Win an Oops Fairy Baby Vest from Lovely and Lovely – Winner – Josie Coltman – Congratulations!

The name of this website is very befitting with their beautiful collection of goodies for babies, children and adults alike.

Lovely and Lovely is the creation of two sisters Camilla and Emily who set out on a journey to source handmade, ethical and funky products for us!

The Oops Fairy Baby Vest was designed by the talented Emily Brady and is made from 100% cotton. It comes in a drawstring bag making it a ready to give gift. The vests are available in sizes from 3 months to 18 months.

Whilst there, don’t forget to have a look at their lovely Fairy Bags, Fairtrade Gifts and Pocket Money Toys.

Enter:

Just simply leave us a comment telling us what you would buy from Lovely and Lovely and the size of the vest if you’re the winner (compulsory)

For additional entries do any of the following (leaving a separate comment for each method):

* Follow us on Google Friends Connect (Right hand side).

* Like our Facebook Page (leaving a comment with your name/page)

* Click the Google +1 button at the top of the post (and let us know that you did via a comment)

* Tweet “I’ve entered to win a Fairy Baby Vest from @babynotincluded http://wp.me/p1jCo7-mp “

Only entries that have the required information will be counted.

Closing Date: 22/01/12

Terms & Conditions

The is one Oops Fairy Baby Vest from Lovely and Lovely.

The winner will be picked at random and published on this site and via twitter and on our Facebook Page. If we have no response from the winner within 7 days following announcement, a redraw will take place.

The competition is open to the residents of the UK and Ireland only.

The prize is non-refundable and no cash alternative is available.

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Win a Navy Mamascarf! – Winner – Danielle Baker – Congratulations!

Mamascarf is a revolutionary new breastfeeding scarf that not only allows mothers to breastfeed stylishly and discretely but also provides essential support without the need for a cushion.

The Mamascarf can be worn as a scarf, or neatly folded away. It even comes complete with a hidden pocket to store your breastpad.

Enter:

Leave us a comment telling us that you would like to be entered (compulsory).

For additional entries do any of the following (leaving a separate comment for each method):

* Follow us on Google Friends Connect (Right hand side).

* Like our Facebook Page (leaving a comment with your name/page)

* Click the Google +1 button at the top of the post (and let us know that you did via a comment)

* Tweet “I’ve entered to win a Mamascarf with @babynotincluded http://wp.me/p1jCo7-mg “

Only entries that have the required information will be counted.

Closing Date: 21/01/12

Terms & Conditions

The prize is one Mamascarf in Navy.

The winner will be picked at random and published on this site and via twitter and on our Facebook Page. If we have no response from the winner within 7 days following announcement, a redraw will take place.

The competition is open to the residents of the UK and Ireland only.

The prize is non-refundable and no cash alternative is available.

Good Luck x