Cuddledry Baby Apron Towel Review

August 26, 2010 by Alice Metcalfe  
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When I found out I was pregnant, both my mum and mother-in-law advised me to invest in a towelling apron they had found useful when bathing their babies. With the arrival of our little bundle, I hadn’t the time to shop around for one so persisted with the towels we had been given. After a few weeks struggling to transfer a slippery baby from bath to changing mat, I was beginning to see their point and decided to invest in the Cuddledry Baby Apron Towel.
This natty product is fairly new on the market and is the brainchild of mums Helen Wooldridge and Polly Marsh who came up with the idea after watching their husbands struggling with their own babies at bathtime.
The apron itself is basically a large towel with a triangle at one corner for the baby’s head and a strap at the top to slip your head through. It is made with unbleached, organic cotton and natural bamboo fibres making it perfectly soft for your baby’s skin. Unlike an apron, it does lack ties to secure around the waist. This means it hangs free and can be a little unwieldy although it does mean the towel is ready to scoop up the baby once on your lap.
At bathtime, I found the apron indispensable. By the end of his dip, my nine-week-old son has usually had enough and is beginning to make his feelings known. This only increases when I lift him out of the bath but with the apron, I was able to put him straight onto my lap and then quickly wrap the towel around him before bringing him up against my chest to comfort him. Once calmed, I could then transfer him to the changing mat for a quick dry down and dress. The neck strap is attached by poppers so it is simple to detach with one hand, freeing yourself from the towel in one swift movement.
As the apron is so luxuriously soft, I did worry it would be difficult to get dry afterwards but happily I found it became almost dry to the touch within minutes. Although the price tag of £24.99 is a little steep for what is essentially just a towel, the difference it makes to bathtimes I believe makes it worth every penny. The Cuddledry apron is available to buy from Mothercare, John Lewis, Harrods, Debenhams and the Cuddledry website www.cuddledry.com. It comes in a range of four colours – oatmeal, natural white, soft pink and soft blue – as well as cute cow print and wild giraffe for £29.99.

Flexibath Review

August 26, 2010 by Alice Metcalfe  
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If, like me, you live in a flat and are short for space, finding room for a baby bath can be difficult so when I came across the Flexibath I just had to try it out. This ingenious product from A Real Cool World folds away flat, making it ideal for those with limited storage as well as for taking away on holiday.
It is made from plastic with a catch on the top which locks the sides together when folded so you can easily slip it under the bed or in a drawer out of sight. Once unfolded, the bath becomes a sturdy, rectangular vessel that feels more than up to the rough and tumble of bathtime. The instructions claim it can accommodate two babies aged 0 to 4 years but having bathed my two month old in it, I think it would be difficult to squeeze any more excitable water babies into the space although I would be happy to stand corrected. There is a handy plug to drain away the water and I found it fit perfectly put upside down over the bath to dry it out after use. The instructions also advised to avoid using baby oil in the bath, which is a little disappointing, although other soaps are fine to use. This is a clever invention that I will be using again both at home and on our holidays. The Flexi Bath is available at www.flexibath.co.uk priced £29.95.

25 Years of the Original Hammock Style Cot

June 22, 2010 by Molijn  
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Trusted by parents worldwide,  the award winning Natures Nest is fast becoming the must have baby cot. Designed to replicate natural movements to give baby optimal reassurance and maximum comfort. The outstanding design of the Natures Nest Cot gives comfort and security to your baby with its snug tactile environment. The Natures Nest holds your baby in a cradled position enabling you to place your baby in the his hammock style cot with ease. Suitable from birth to 12 months the Natures Nest Hammock Style Cot creates a stress free bed time where ever you are.

The Amby Natures Nest is celebrating 25 years of being thousands of parent’s first choice of bed for their babies. Parents worldwide agree, the design and natural movements give baby optimal reassurance and maximum comfort. Especially beneficial for babies that suffer with colic, reflux or just generally fussy sleepers.

The Nest is suitable from birth to 12 months, totally portable and comes with free travel bag.

Create a stress free bedtime wherever you are : * Longer Sleep Duration * Travel Cot * Birth to 12 Months * Womb Like Environment * * Reduces Symptoms of Colic & Reflux * Helps to Prevent Flat Head * * Award Winner * Machine Washable * Free of Fire Retardants *

 

Cashmere for your baby

June 10, 2010 by Alice Metcalfe  
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You always want the best for your little ones, and what can be more luxurious than cashmere?

Stellina Baby
has recently added some gorgeous outfits to its spring-summer 2010 collection, including the Perla Pocket Dress, perfect for afternoons in the park or tea parties with friends, and Mirtillo Playsuit and Cillegia Cardigan ideal for cooler summer evenings.

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Stelling Baby specialises in 100% cashmere clothes for ages 0 to 3 and includes playsuits, cardigans, jumpers, ballet wraps, dresses, as well as hats, socks and baby blankets. Its Toffee and Candy range is made with 100% cashmere on the outside with a soft cotton inner, ideal for those with sensitive skins, while the Lollipop and Marshmallow range is made of 100% pure cashmere only.
Visit www.stellinababy.com to find out more.

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Choose your Flavor !

March 26, 2009 by Jennifer Levey  
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Who does not recognize it? The old fashioned cupcake case, now enlarged to extraordinary proportions! Not for the large appetite, but it can be used as a baby’s bath, garden pot or as a nice basket for a dog or cat. Designed by Dutch designer Beerd van Stokkum, the “Sweet Cake” is made of very sturdy plastic and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Despite the solid material, the “Sweet Cake” weighs only 5 pounds and is available in various colors. http://beerdvanstokkum.com/

Wallpower for the Baby Room

January 14, 2009 by Jennifer Levey  
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The Dutch company Eijffinger designs and develops an extensive range of curtain and upholstery fabrics, wallpapers, smartpaper, vinyl wallcovering and combined wallpaper/interior fabrics, in their own studio.
Eijffinger Wallpower for kids offers digital printed images at wall format which vary from prints for the baby room to photographic and special developed images for boys and girls between the age of 4 and 15. A part of the collection will also perfectly fit the interior designs of grown ups or elderly people.
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Epicuren Baby Gift Set

January 9, 2009 by Jennifer Levey  
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The Epicuren Baby Gift Set, created in cooperation with Anne Geddes, includes three essential products for every newborn. Nestled in a beautifully decorated and sturdy keepsake box is a 3-to-6 month supply of Epicuren Baby Daily Wash (5.4oz), Daily Lotion (5.4oz) and Diaper Spray (2.4oz) making this the perfect gift for new and expecting moms.
Epicuren Baby meets the needs of skin in each stage of development for babies, toddlers and children under five.
The mission of Epicuren Baby is to provide mothers and children with safe, actively healthy skin care products that protect and nurture skin. All-natural, Epicuren Baby products are made with the highest quality, certified organic ingredients and are completely free of chemical residues. Epicuren Baby products, infused with episencial™ aromatherapy oil blends, provide a skin care experience that promotes bonding, awakens the senses, and nurtures the soul with products that are healthier for skin, body and environment.

Travel Light with BABYBJÖRN

May 19, 2008 by Jennifer Levey  
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babybjorn_travelcrib_baby1Many hotels and resorts nowadays offer cribs and rollaway beds for your baby or child. From my own experience it is an excellent service because it allows you to have less luggage than you already have with a baby.

But since this service is not available at every holiday destination, the BABYBJÖRN Travel Crib Light  is the perfect crib to take with you on trips. It can be set up in record time, in one easy movement. It weighs only 5 kgs/11lbs and is light and easy to carry in its carrying case. Soft fabric makes it snug and cozy for your child. Both the mattress cover and the bed fabric can be machine-washed. You can use the BABYBJÖRN Travel Crib Light for newborns and up until your child is about three years old.

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Scent of a Baby

February 13, 2008 by Jennifer Levey  
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Baby Soap, Baby Shampoo and Baby Lotions will all be on your list when preparing for the arrival of your baby. A wide range of baby lotions and potions are waiting for you produced by brands like Zwitsal and Johnson’s. Even more specialized products are available for baby’s skin allergies or diaper rash.
Besides the necessary products there are other extensive lines of baby essentials available.
The Michel Design Works Snuggle Bunny essentials are truly adorable and hard to resist. Other stylish and special baby products are the L’Occitane Mum & Baby Balm, Versace Baby Soap and the Bobbi Brown Nursery Collection.
The finishing touch of all baby essentials are the fragrances for babies. Both Burberry and Bulgari designed a special baby fragrance, Burberry Baby Touch and Bulgari Petits et Mamans. Besides the baby fragrances Burberry complemented the baby line with a Burberry Touch Baby Balm. Bulgari complemented their baby line with Petits et Mamans shampoo & bath gel, body lotion and soap.

And Kaloo Baby Fragrances are without a doubt the cutest bottled perfumes for babies. The perfumes are available in 5 flavors, represented by a cute bear or rabbit.
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Carry on in Style

November 28, 2007 by Jennifer Levey  
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When your baby is around 2 months old his or her neck will be much more stronger than when she or he was a newborn. This will therefore be the perfect time for a short walk with your hands free.
The ultimate solution to a hands- free- walk is the Baby Carrier.
Each carrier is developed for a certain usage period based on the weight of your baby. Most carriers can be used when your baby is about 8 lbs (3.5 kg) up to 22 lbs (10 kg)
During the first period you can carry your baby towards you. When your baby grows you can positioning him forwards to look into the world.
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Designer Baby Carrier
The ultimate choice for fashionata’s would be the Gucci Baby Carrier. This Baby Carrier has  adjustable shoulder straps and is recommended for babies 3 to 9 months or up to 20 lbs.  The Gucci Baby Carrier is available in 3 colours; Black GG fabric with black leather trim, beige/ebony GG fabric with white leather trim and beige/ebony GG fabric with dark brown leather trim. The Gucci Baby Carrier costs 850,- USD.

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BabyBjörn Baby Carrier

The Swedish Award winning company BabyBjörn is founded in 1961 and is known worldwide for its innovative products for children up to 3 years old.
There are 4 types of BabyBjörn carriers; Original, Active, Air and Synergy.
From those four Synergy and Star (elegant version of the Original) are the newest in the baby carrier product line and are described in this article.
A guide to the BabyBjörn Baby Carriers can be found at the BabyBjörn website. All Carriers grow with your child, have easy on and easy off adjustments in the front and are machine washable. The Active and Synergy have an extra lower back support and wide, padded shoulder straps. The Original and Air are for babies from 8 lbs up to 22 lbs (3.5 kg up to 10 kg). The Active and Synergy are for babies from 8 lbs up to 26 lbs (3.5 kg up to 12 kg). The Baby Carriers are available in a price range between 89,- USD and 125,- USD.
For keeping your baby warm and dry when it’s cold outside, the BabyBjörn Cover is the perfect accessory. It is made from a soft, supple fleece material that is water-repellent and windproof, as well as breathability. The Cover can be used with all BabyBjörn baby carriers and has a protective, detachable hood that allows the child to face both forwards or towards you while in the baby carrier. You can also lift your child out of the baby carrier without removing the cover.

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BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Synergy

The latest Baby Carrier combines maximum comfort and lightweight breathability in perfect harmony. BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier Synergy is made from a smooth breathable material and provides extra support for your back and shoulders, so you can carry your child for longer. The Synergy is available in black and white.
BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Original Star
Star quality and glamour are the keynotes of this year’s elegant version of the classic BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier Original. BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier Original Star is made from shiny black satin with a soft cotton lining.

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The Fashion Design Package
The Fashion Design package is a limited edition and includes the BabyBjörn Carrier Original and a Soft Bag made from a Pop Green-colored fabric. You and your child will look extra special with your matching baby carrier and soft bag. The bag – which is also the perfect place to store your baby carrier – has plenty of space for everything you and your child might need. It’s also ideal as a shopping bag, even when you don’t have your child with you.

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ERGObaby Carrier
Karin Frost, owner and designer of ERGObaby Carrier, had her son in 2001 and created a carrier for him. With the help and feedback from other parents the ERGO was born.
The all-in-one soft baby carrier, assisting you through all the stages of your baby’s growth and moving from front to hip to back position easily. Its innovative design makes wearing your baby comfortable hours at a time, gives you the freedom to remain active and productive in your daily life, and holds your baby secure to your body so your hands are free.

The ERGObaby carrier’s ergonomic design supports a correct sitting position for the baby’s hip, pelvis and spine growth. It disperses most of the baby’s weight between the hips and thighs, which helps to eliminate compression of the spine when hanging by the crotch which most other designs require. The ERGO also balances the baby’s weight to parents’ hips and shoulders, and alleviates physical stress for the parent.
The ERGObaby Carrier costs 92,- USD and is available in 6 colours; camel lining, black with green lining, blue with green lining, blue with tartan lining, camel and cranberry.

The usage of the ERGO varies considerably according to each baby and each parent, especially in relation to the parent’s stature and physical condition. The strain on the back increases naturally with the growing weight of the child. It is therefore a good idea to start carrying the baby early because the parent can slowly become accustomed to the increasing demand on the body by the growing weight of the child. This results in a conditioning of the body that reduces the strain of carrying. Frost still carries her son who is now 4-1/2 years old

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