Soothe your baby with this music-playing carrier
New mums and music fans will love Bebemon’s X-Music Baby Carrier, £84.99.
A secure pocket holds your audio player (such as MP3 and MP4 players or mobile phones) and plays high quality sound through two built-in speakers in the shoulder straps.
This travel-friendly device is suitable for use from birth until baby weighs 15kgs and offers ... Continue reading
Charity RoSPA highlights dangers posed by sacks after 12 cases of babies suffocating
A new nappy sack warning campaign has launched after it was revealed at least 12 babies in England and Wales have died from choking on the bags since 2001.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is raising awareness of the dangers of storing the sacks under mattresses or ... Continue reading
From wacky weather to Greek gods, check out the hottest baby name inspirations for next year
"Thor, can you help me take Storm to nursery?" Although it sounds crazy, that sentence could become quite normal to hear in a years time, as baby name trends across the globe for 2013 will reportedly be inspired by an mix of wild weather and the ancient gods, according to US ... Continue reading
Make mealtimes fun and functional with these fabulous bowls and plates
This gorgeous toddler mealtime gift set includes a recipe booklet, divider plate, large bowl, small bowl, fork and spoon. With an anti-slip base and suitable for both microwave (minus cutlery) and dishwasher use, this toddler-friendly set is perfect for mealtimes.
Available from John Lewis.
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Bright and bold, these modern feeding spoons boast a protective food-grade silicone coating which is gentle on your baby’s gums and mouth. Plus, the shallow shape prevents feeding your baby too much food.
Available from OXO.
60,000 babies across Scotland to take first step on a musical journey
Every baby born between 15 October 2012 and 14 October 2013 in Scotland will receive a CD of Scottish songs, nursery rhymes and favourite classical pieces.
This initiative between the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO), Creative Scotland, National Records of Scotland and Association of Registrars of Scotland, will guarantee new parents a ... Continue reading
And, no surprise, Jessica tops the list!
The whole caught Olympic fever, and now it seems mums will be the ones to continue the Olympic legacy with their choice of baby names.
According to a study by Cussons Mum & Me, gold medal winners will be the chosen baby names for lots of new parents.
Jessica Ennis topped the ... Continue reading
Statistics reveal figures have fallen in England and Wales since 2009
The number of unexpected infant deaths has reached a new all-time low, reports the BBC.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that cot deaths across England and Wales have fallen from 279 in 2009 to 254 in 2010.
The number of babies dying from sudden infant death before the age ... Continue reading
Trend gathers pace as baby time-lapse videos are used to capture pregnancies and children’s development
Hot trend alert! Bump and baby time-lapse videos seem to be an increasingly popular way of recording our child’s development – or belly expansion!
A number of parents are choosing to share videos that document their pregnancies and their little ones’ growth on YouTube.
One baby time-lapse video, which has been viewed around ... Continue reading
The most popular baby names last year are revealed
The hottest baby names in America for 2011 have been revealed in an annual list released by the US Social Security Administration.
It seems that parents could be taking inspiration from film characters and reality TV stars. The names Jacob and Isabella, both characters in the blockbuster movie series The Twilight Saga, ... Continue reading
