By Carla Stain Resistant Changing Mats

Traditional padded changing mats tend to err on the side of boring and twee, but not with the range from By Carla, which aside from the colours (orange and black are ticking my boxes big style, plus there’s red and blue), they feature a Nanotex stain and spill resistant towel liner and pillow. Available from [...]

Hot shop: Polly & Joe

I have friends (a couple) called Polly & Joe, so I liked this online store before I’d even seen what they sold. And what it is is a small but perfectly formed collection of toys, clothes, art, nursery decor and changing bits from a few well-curated labels. Think toys from Ferm Living, tops and bodysuits [...]

Hot shop: Cool in Cloth

Barnstaple-based boutique Cool in Cloth was founded by Elizabeth Mason with the intention of giving ‘children children a better planet to inherit’. Consequently, you’ll find eco, organic and ethical clothing brands such as Aravore, Organics For Kids, Pili Pala, Frugi and PEA (Pure English Alpaca) stocked on the (virtual) shelves, plus Aden & Anais muslins [...]

Aden and Anais Bamboo and New Designs

While at the Bubble London trade show yesterday I came across the stand of our old favourites, Aden and Anais. Aden and Anais produce beautiful soft cotton muslins in a super 47 x 47cm size, perfect for swaddling. Their oversize muzzies are a big favourite in our house and are used for everything from impromptu [...]

I’ve been trying out real nappies again…Lollipop Pop’n'gro

A couple of months back, I was sent a Pop’n’gro pack of nappies in a lovely matching zip up carry bag with a wet bag and even some soaking solution for them to try out with baby Nia. Longtime readers will know I have a flip flapping relationship with ‘real’ nappies. In theory, it’s a [...]

Review: Cuddledry Baby Apron Bath Towel

My husband, Mr Kat, has long been a fan of the Cuddledry Baby Apron Bath Towel since seeing it on Dragon’s Den a couple of years ago. He takes great amusement from saying ‘literally cuddle the baby dry’ when attempting to dry one of our squirming offspring in a too small baby towel. So it [...]

Totsbots SwimTots

I have plans for the bambino to spending a lot of time in water this summer which means it’s time to buy a swim nappy. There are quite a few on the market and you can also get disposables, but the one I regularly hear good things about are Totsbots SwimTots. Made by the same [...]

Review: Bambo Eco Disposable Nappies

Caroline writes… Some of friends are so super green they have worm farms and no car (shock horror), so I always feel guilty when I get my disposable nappies out of the change bag. To feel less guilty I have tried more eco-friendly nappies (Nature Baby), but last time I used them they caused such [...]

Kids Love Design

Ooh, I have found a new store to get all hot and bothered about, France based Kids Love Design. The owner Séverine spent two years researching what has ended up being a well thought out, delectable collection of must have designer led products for kids. Featuring furniture, decoration, toys, and unique design pieces, there are [...]

Green People ‘Organic Babies’ Baby Foaming Cleanser

Natalie writes… I’m quite curious about this product from popular organic skincare brand, Green People. It’s their Organic Babies Baby Foaming Cleanser which is 96% organic (certified with the Organic Food Federation) with aloe vera, chamomile, and free from nasties like parabens, phtalates, and alcohol, all contained in recyclable packaging. It’s gentle and antibacterial and [...]

Reader Challenge: Find me a funky changing mat!

Brenda writes… This week we were set a challenge to find her a funky, durable, changing mat.  So off the BG  team went and this is the end result.  The other options that we looked at will be shared with you at a later stage. Babes with Babies is a very trendy website.  I always [...]

Review: Cheeky Wipes

Natalie writes I recently wrote about Cheeky Wipes, a washable wipes system that I’d been sent for review and I’ve finally had a chance to try it out. Why would you want to try out washable wipes? Well a good incentive is saving around £200 a year which is what they believe you’ll spend on [...]

Cheeky Wipes

Natalie writes I remember last year when I was reading Sophie Kinsella’s ‘Shopaholic & Baby’ (not the best one of the series), I shuddered at the idea of making your own wipes (as she did) and yet less than a year on, I have received a package for review – the Cheeky Baby Wipes All-In-One [...]

Reversible Play/Changing Mat

Brenda writes… This very versatile product doubles up as a large changing mat or a play mat, as it has anti roll sides to stop your little wriggler getting away. It has a colourful nautical print on one side and a blue gingham check on the other, with 2 big handles to make it easy [...]

Hot Picks from…Fill Your Pants

Natalie writes… We’re big fans of Fill Your Pants and the owner Laura who is quite the real nappy guru and has created a haven of organic and fairtrade products and clothing for mums and babies. Here are some of the new items in store. Relax Me Gift Box Collection Perfect to give as a [...]

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