Childcare Organic Skibz
Manufacturer: Skibz Ltd Tel: 0845 1222 966 Web:
www.skibz.co.uk Price: £9.99 Age range: 0 to 3 years
Description: Skibz is a bandana style dribble bib that is so smart, it can be worn all day. Organic cotton and super absorbent bamboo creates the perfect high quality material to ensure moisture from dribble is quickly removed, preventing any chaffing to the baby’s delicate skin.
Score: 86.8%
What the testers said: “Comfortable, soft and more attractive looking than a standard bib. Very absorbent, it soaked up all the dribble, stopping any leaking onto the babies clothes. Although it is expensive compared to other bibs, it is good value for money, as clothes do not need to be washed as often.”
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Room Décor Kit
Manufacturer: FunToSee Ltd Tel: 08702 621 621 Web:
www.funtosee.com Price: £20.00 Age range: Birth to 5 years
Description: The décor kit contains 49 pre-cut, vinyl room stickers. They’re easy to apply, repositionable, reusable, splash-proof, washable and cleanly removable. Use on walls, doors, furniture, mirrors and windows for home, crèche or nursery. Contains many characters from the book, including numbers and days of the week, which makes them fun and educational too.
Score: 86.4%
What the testers said: “These stickers can really transform a room. They are very bright and colourful and are true representations of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which is a favourite with the children. An excellent resource helping support the children’s learning and development in areas such as maths and creativity. Easy to put up and durable.”
Silver Award Baby Sense Cuddlewrap
Supplier: Hippychick Ltd Tel: 01278 434 440 Web:
www.hippychick.com Price: £14.99 Age range: 0 to 12 months
Description: The Cuddlewrap is the ultimate swaddling blanket for a new baby. The shape is perfectly designed for a snug fit, with a sculpted neck area so that the arms can be closely wrapped near the body and face for ‘self soothing’. The stretchy 100% cotton ensures that the baby feels as cosy as those lasts days in the womb.
Score: 85.0%
What the testers said: “This is great for newborns, as the comfort of the wrap makes them feel safe. It can therefore help babies get straight to sleep, and is reassuring for new mums, so worth the cost. The instructions were clear, and step-by-step. This blanket may be too small for 12 months.”
Baby Sense Book
Supplier: Hippychick Ltd Tel: 01278 434 440 Web:
www.hippychick.com Price: £9.95 Age range: Pre-Birth to 12 months
Description: Baby Sense informs that the answer to parents’ common parenting concerns lies in your baby’s sensory world. It helps parents tune in to their baby and understand how sensory input affects them. It gives them an insight into what babies’ signals mean they give and how to respond to these signals by regulating their sensory environment and stimulation.
Score: 84.8%
What the testers said: “The Baby Sense Book was very interesting and well laid out. Parents of our baby unit have used this book for guidance and ideas, and it was received well by all who read it. The book contained lots of information, but it would be better if there were more pictures and bold titles.”
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Yummy Mummy Changing Bag
Supplier: Pink Lining Tel: 020 7034 0035 Web:
www.pinklining.co.uk Price: £70.00 Age range: Up to 3 years
Description: The Yummy Mummy Changing Bag combines fashion with functionality. There is an exclusively designed fabric on the wipe-clean outside, and an adjustable, detachable shoulder strap. The front pocket has a cupcake and slogan on it, which complements the inside. There are two inbuilt insulated bottle holders, a thick padded changing mat, wet zip bag for soiled babygros, mobile pocket, zip pocket and pen holder.
Score: 84.6%
What the testers said: “The internal design is well laid out and extremely user friendly and functional. It does everything it needs to cater for a new born baby’s needs. The material was great as it was easy to wipe clean, but it would be better if the bottom of the bag was this material as well.”
SPF 50+ Poncho Towel
Manufacturer: Cuddledry Tel: 01823 323 363 Web:
www.cuddledry.com Price: £22.99 Age range: 1 to 3 years
Description: Cuddledry Poncho Towels are treated with a high quality sun block, applied like dye to the fabric. They provide a SPF of 50+, deflecting harmful UVA and UVB rays. There are poppers under the arms that can be done up to create a loose sleeve when worn.
Score: 84.4%
What the testers said: “A really nice looking product, lovely colours and the material was soft to touch. Can be quite a constricting design, preventing some movement of hands. It is reassuring to know the children will be protected from the sun when on holiday out by the pool or sea, it’s also useful at home when getting out of the bath, keeping children warm and dry.”
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