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Know-how: safety and buying secondhand
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/11/2007 20:29:57
There is certainly no need to splash out on brand new goods every time, but there are some baby essentials which it can be dangerous to save money on by buying secondhand.
child's curious fingers. The safety standard for pushchairs, buggies etc is BS 7409 1996 and/or BS EN 1888.Cots Safety when your child is sleeping is one of the biggest concerns of new parents. The safety standard is BS EN716.Mattresses As with cots, a
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Buying for your baby - safety and secondhand
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/07/2010 01:47:13
There is certainly no need to splash out on brand new goods every time, but there are some baby essentials which it can be dangerous to save money on by buying secondhand.
child's curious fingers. The safety standard for pushchairs, buggies etc is BS 7409 1996 and/or BS EN 1888.Cots Safety when your child is sleeping is one of the biggest concerns of new parents. The safety standard is BS EN716.Mattresses As with cots, a
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Why wait until six months to wean?
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/05/2006 15:51:20
Thinking used to be four months but now parents are advised to waint until their baby is six months old to start solids. Why?
earlier than six months can lead to obesity (according to recent research) or contribute to the development of allergies. Those parents who know they have a history of allergies in their family will be advised accordingly and probably encouraged to use
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Wee Gallery Cards
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/12/2008 00:15:25
Check out these beautiful black and white images which can gently help your new baby's mental stimulation
you will notice many toys for new babies are styled in black and white high-contrast shapes, rather like chess boards.Over the months this grasp of visual perception improves, at three-to-four months your baby will start to understand depth
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Lula Sapphire's eco treats
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/10/2006 10:46:58
New company lula sapphire have a beautiful catalogue of baby and children gifts and goodies, carefully sourced and delivered to be as green as possible!
Julie & Juliette (£23.50)There's no shortage of catalogues featuring parenting and child goodies - from clothes to toys, practical goods to nursery furniture - but few have the insight to stock truly funky stuff. And even fewer are running
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The Prémaxx Baby-Bag Sling
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/05/2008 01:32:21
An innovative way to carry your baby around – up to 18 months!
and carriers, go to the Buyer's Guide to Slings and Carriers.The Prémaxx Baby-Bag lasts longerSome models of sling and carrier can be used for longer than just a few months, but the adaptability of the new Prémaxx Baby-Bag means it can convert from being a
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Rachel's Organic team with Annabel Karmel
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/06/2007 01:59:32
The organic dairy company Rachel's Organic has linked with children's food expert Annabel Karmel to create a useful guide to dairy recipes
Image 1 | Image 2Launched for National Organic Dairy Week, Rachel's Organic have linked with children's recipe author Annabel Karmel to create a handy book of meal ideas. Although parents these days are aware of the potential for childhood allergies
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Mamas & Papas Babywear Summer 2008
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/04/2008 01:16:52
Airy designs and fun details make for some beautiful clothes in the new season for babies and toddlers, at M&P
Parents need little excuse to buy beautiful clothes for their children, and the latest collection from Mamas & Papas has some wonderful, simple but cute ideas for summer '08.Summer fashions from M&PThere are several collections at M&P this summer
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The Bee Goes Pink!
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/04/2008 13:20:20
Bugaboo's nifty pushchair, the Bee, is soon to be available in hot pink – to warm your summer months up!
Since its arrival in the shops just a few months ago, the Bugaboo Bee has proved as successful addition to the Bugaboo brood of pushchairs.The nifty new addition to Bugaboo’s fleetSmaller and more compact than its predecessors, the Gecko
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Cute knits from Little Hooligan
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/02/2006 10:00:02
Gorgeous knitwear and special clothes for those baby treats.
You might not fill your cupboards with cashmere baby vests and the like, but every parent finds it hard to resist a few special things with which adorn their beloved little one. One of our favourite places at the moment is a new website called
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