Jackson Reece Wins Best Buy Award

Mother & Baby Magazine have awarded the fantastic Jackson Reece Herbal Natural Baby Wipes their Best Buy Award in the March 2010 issue of the magazine.

"These wipes are made with lavender, tea tree oil and aloe vera, so they smell fabulous and are gentle on your baby's skin. Thick and luxurious they come in packaging that stays closed far more efficiently than most other brands, so they won't dry out before you've finished the pack. Reasonably priced too."

Night time toilet training

Everyone knows that waterproof mattress protectors are readily available, though in our opinion the Hippychick Deluxe Tencel Fitted Mattress Protector is by far the best (Tencel is made from natural wood pulp fibres) that doesn't give you that crinkly lying on a crisp packet feeling.

One thing we have regularly been asked for, and having been through night time toilet training with one of our kids too we also know the need for a duvet protector.

The Hippychick Duvet Protectors are discreet, breathable and 100% waterproof. Made from high quality Jersey fabric, which is both lightweight and soft to the touch making it lovely and comfortable. Again as with the Hippychick Mattress Protector they are waterproof without feeling like a crisp packet!

Available for both cot beds and single beds and with an introductory discount of 10% RRP at Friendly Baby.

Learning to Swim

The Splash About Float Jacket has warmth, buoyancy, and protection from the sun. Made of soft and flexible 3mm neoprene, with 16 easy-to-use removable floats, you can tailor the level of buoyancy to the needs of the wearer. Fully bound, tough nylon coated, and with a YKK zip – it has everything you would expect from a product made to last, perform and look great!

Friendly Baby have the Splash About Float Jacket at a special introductory price of 10% off RRP.

Splash About Nappy Wrap

The Splash About Happy Nappy is the most popular swim nappy around. Most UK swim schools insist on it, and we can confirm from personal experience that it really does work.

One thing we are often asked is what should be used inside the Happy Nappy. The simple answer is nothing, but for those of you who prefer to make life easier in the event that your little one does decide to do a poo while swimming we usually suggest simply using a nappy liner will make things a whole lot easier.

Now Splash About can ease your burdens even more with the introduction of the Splash About Nappy Wrap. This is not a nappy wrap in the conventional sense for those of you who are familiar with cloth nappies. This wrap goes on the inside of the Happy Nappy swim nappy. Fastening with velcro just like a disposable nappy this is a doddle to use, and as it is made from cotton you can be assured that it is safe for baby and environmentally friendly too. If you really want to make life a doddle, use a nappy liner inside the Splash About Nappy Wrap!

Friendly Baby have the Splash About Nappy Wrap available at a special introductory price of 10% off RRP.

Baby Sense Sling on Eastenders

The Baby Sense Sling made its TV debut on Eastenders last Wednesday when Zainab brought her newborn baby home, cosily snuggled up in it.

Save 10% now on this fantastic snuggly baby sling at Friendly Baby.

Award Winning Mamascarf

The fantastic Mamascarf has just won three more awards! 'I'm Pregnant' Magazine has just awarded "My Best Buy" status to the Mamascarf. A panel of judges including Deborah Meaden from Dragons Den have just announced Mamascarf as SMARTA100 winners. In addition to this Mamascarf has been announced as an award finalist for "Outstanding New Product" from leading women's organisation Women on their Way.

Tots Bots Bamboozle S-T-R-E-T-C-H

The hot news from Tots Bots HQ is that Friendly Baby's delivery of the new Bamboozle S-T-R-E-T-C-H is winging its way to us right now. Good news for those of you with pre-orders. For those that have yet to place your order, here are a few FAQs that might help you make a decision - To Stretch, or Not To Stretch?

Q. Will the original Bamboozle still be available?
A. Yes!

Q. What is the difference between the Stretchy and the Flexi?
A. In a nutshell, the Stretchy is the all natural bamboo two piece, the Flexi is the quick dry two piece.

Q. How quickly will it dry?
A. Around 12 - 18 hours in a warm airing cupboard.

Q. Is there a booster included?
A. Yes there is a pop in booster included in the price for both size 1 and size 2.

Q. Why would I buy the size 1 if size 2 is a birth to potty nappy?
A. The size 1 Stretchy is ideal for low birthweight babies as it will popper down to a really tiny 5lbs and not be up to baby's armpits. It is more of a pre-size nappy.

Q. At what weight will I open out the popper settings?
A. There are no hard and fast rules here as it really depends on
the shape and size of each baby. The most important thing to remember is the minimum and the maximum weight range (though you may well get away with 5-20lbs with the size 1 dependent upon the shape of your baby's tum and legs)...
Size 1 = 6lbs - 18lbs
Size 2 = 9lbs - 40lbs