SEPTEMBER: Baby, Toddler and Parenting Products
Rather than a ‘how to manual’, Baby Massage with My Father: ‘A Father’s Journey’ by Mary Kay, is a sensitive story about a new dad and his transition to fatherhood. Mike found after the birth of his daughter he couldn’t do anything right because he lacked confidence. As a result, he felt side-lined, useless and struggled with his new responsibilities. This new book focuses on how baby massage was one element of support that helped boost his confidence, enhanced his parenting skills and sealed his bond with his baby.
£7.99
www.m2bn.co.uk
The Brother Max One Touch 3-in-1 Digital Thermometer, digitally measures ear, forehead and room temperatures. It is suitable for babies and adults and accurate to 0.1 degree in just one second. The thermometer is wipe clean with no need for probe covers.
£30
Amazon
House of Baby in Bedfordshire has built the BumpsnBabes Community Room room within their showroom for antenatal teachers and baby specialists alike to teach classes and host get-togethers.
For more information, visit: www.houseofbaby.co.uk
Children can create their own back to school sticker kit at PhotoBox. ‘Be a star’ pack of 16 stickers allows them to create stickers with their own faces on.
£2.49
www.photobox.co.uk/shop/home-gifts/photo-stickers
The new B-AGILE from Britax features a narrow, aluminium chassis and one-handed pull and fold with automatic fold lock. It can be converted into a convenient travel system using CLICK & GO® detachable adaptors, which are included free of charge and compatible with all of the Britax BABY-SAFE infant carriers, BABY-SAFE Sleeper and Carrycot. The multi-position seat recline even includes a lay-flat position, ideal for newborns.
£229.99 from independent stores from September.
Busy Peas’ delightful harvest festival themed clothing now features a carrot print range. Perfect for the autumn.
Pure Cotton All In One – Carrot Print – £22.00
www.busypeas.co.uk
If the weather gets warmer in September – typically after they children have popped back to school – there is still the chance of some last gasp weekend get-aways. Wild Country Tents feature sewn-in, sealed groundsheets, robust poles, ventilation features, super-strength zips and weatherproof fabrics.
For more information, visit: www.wild-country.co.uk
Child back carriers are enjoying a surge in popularity. Little Terra has produced a free downloadable guide to help parents make an informed choice when selecting a back carrier.
Available online at www.littleterra.co.uk/choosingchildcarriers
Narrated by CBeebies presenter Sarah Jane Honeywell, Hide, Run, Growl is a children’s eBook available for the iPad. It tells the story of a tiger cub who must go hunting on his own for the first time when his mother hurts her paw. Suitable for children aged 2-7 years of age.
£1.49
www.kidestorybooks.com
Blindsuk.net are urging parents to opt for child safe roller blinds to minimize the risks of accidents involving small children. Window blinds with a classic chain or cord operation exposes children to accidental strangulation.
www.blindsuk.net
Silverburn’s specialist children’s shoe store, Maddie & Mark’s has come up with an engaging way for parents to teach children the art of “bunny-ears!” Using vibrant colours and featuring a trendy ‘shoe’, the cardboard cut-out has punched inlets in which children can lace-up and tie the chunky lace. The ‘lace-up’ shoe is available free from Silverburn’s Maddie & Mark’s stores. Contact 0141 880 4333 for more information.
No Added Salt is a range of children’s ready meals with hidden vegetables and herbs. The meals have been designed to maximise nutrition with no added salt, flavours or preservatives so parents that can be confident the meals they are feeding their children are tasty, additive free and just as good as home-made. The No Added Salt range is due to hit stores in the Autumn, but the kitchen is already open for local orders for delivery within the M25.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/NoAddedSaltUK
Still looking for the back to school bag? Skip Hop Monkey Zoo Backpack is perfect for cheeky little tykes.
£17.65
www.dillonstoybox.com
Ear care brand Cerumol, has recently launched a new olive oil drop made from 100 per cent medicinal grade olive oil. It gently dissolves impacted ear wax both in adults and children over the age of 5 years. The product can be used on children under the age of 5, providing their ear wax problem has been diagnosed by the doctor beforehand. Cerumol Olive Oil Drops come with a dropper for easy and convenient application.
Available from Boots, Sainsbury’s, Wilkinsons and high street pharmacies without a prescription and retail at £3.56 per 10ml bottle.
www.cerumol.com
Organic Babies Certified Organic salve is made with 96 per cent organic ingredients including Hemp and Calendula to help reduce inflammation and soreness of the skin. The Beeswax in the formula creates a water-resistant barrier for baby’s bottom holding the dampness away from the skin and allowing it to heal. This ‘rescue salve’ is scented with fairly traded Lavender which creates a calming aroma for the baby.
Baby Salve (100ml £9.70)
www.organicbabies.com