February pregnancy, baby and toddler products
Peppa Pig is a firm pre-school favourite. Now Asda is selling these plush Peppa and George Keyrings and environmentally friendly Bags for Life to raise money for baby charity Tommy’s. To date, Peppa Pig has raised more than £400,000 for Tommy’s and these fun products retail at just £2 each. Asda stores
Parents struggling to transport their baby changing bag over the pushchair handles of double buggies may like this new alternative. The Skip-Hop Via Messenger has Shuttle Clips which is a unique strap and fastening system, allowing the bag to attach high up on the handlebars away from the baby’s head. £63.30
Also from Skip-Hop, this soft floor surface mat is made up of 20 inter lockable tiles suitable for children over 12 months to play on. £61.30 www.bibsandstuff.co.uk
Internet security solution Brightfilter, is offering parents a 30 day free trial of its Parental Control software. The program creates individual profiles for each family member to filter internet content and restricting access by time of day, to make sure children are not surfing the net when they shouldn’t be. Software is priced at £24.99, to get your free trial, visit: www.brightfilter.com/parentalcontrol
Britax have given their travel systems and pushchairs an overhaul after listening to parental feedback. Storage, stability, comfort, shopping baskets, re-wards and forward facing options are some of the adjustments that have been made to the new range. The B-Lite, B-Mobile, B-Smart and the B-Dual are all available in stores from this February. The B-Lite stroller is perfect for mums using public transport. Suitable from birth it has a lay-flat position, automatic fold lock and will suit children up to four years or 15 kg. £84.95
www.bambinodirect.co.uk
If you struggled with extra long car journeys during the snowy weather, then the Snuggie might be perfect to keep in the boot. The blanket with sleeves is made of fleece and has large loose sleeves to cover the whole body but allows use of hands. From £14.99
www.JMLdirect.com
With pregnant women looking for more natural ways of giving birth, store Inflatable Everything has been surprised at the number of women purchasing paddling pools as a budget way of having a water birth. To view the range of paddling pools for some summer fun or relaxing during late pregnancy, visit:
www.inflatableeverything.co.uk/Inflatable-Pools
If when collecting your child from nursery, you have had to rummage through ten Cybermen bags to find out which one contains your son’s grubby items, this new range from Simply Colors is perfect. The new personalised Smiley Messenger Bag comes in small or large and can be customised with an image and your child’s name. From £16.85
Oscar and Dehn are now selling a range of first aid packs for children featuring Mr. Men characters. We like this fun Mr. Bump First Aid Kit. Contents include a reusable bruise soother, Antiseptic wipes and printed plasters, all decorated with everyone’s favourite Mr Walk-In-Centre. £6.95
www.oscardehn.com
Major infection control company Tristel, have launched a range of products for the home, focusing on keeping young children and elderly family members germ free. Ideal for use during those bouts of messy sicknesses picked up from friends at school. Products start from £7.
This fun new classic camper van bed from Worlds Apart is perfect for creating a chilled retro look in the bedrooms of children. Constructed with a tubular steel frame and painted MDF panels. Available in pink or blue. £499
Enjoy and pamper yourself during pregnancy the first time around. Once you get to the second one you won’t have time for any of this. The Sienna Spa at the Radisson Edwardian has formulated a new spa package for mums-to-be giving them the chance to relax and recharge. The Pregnancy Pamper Package includes de-stressing, massages, facial and lunch. £60 pp.
www.siennaspa.net
The cute Little Apple by Bonnie Baby boys’ stripe knitted booties are perfect for keeping a draft off of little baby feet. A cotton and cashmere mix that is machine washable. £12
http://www.mothercare.com/Little-Apple-Bonnie-Baby-knitted/dp/B002TRSDJ2/sr=1-4/qid=1265020476/ref=sr_1_4/275-8486476-5886826?_encoding=UTF8&m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&n=42771041&mcb=core