Silver Award
Pop-in Training Pants and Cool Pass and Soy Bean Fibre
Manufacturer: Close Parent LTD Tel: 01992 554 045 Web:
www.closeparent.com Price: £19.00 for two
Age range: For potty training age. Sizing from 12 months to 2 and a half years
Description: Our training pants help to ease the transition from nappy to potty. Designed to look like grown-up pants, they can be pulled up and down easily. Your toddler can feel the wetness while a hidden core and waterproof layer help to minimise the mess of any little accidents. They come in four sizes and two material options - cool pass with fast-drying microfibre and soybean fibre with super soft skin-kind soy velour!
Score: 85.4%
What the testers said: “The look of the product is attractive and the fabric is soft and comfortable to wear. They are the first trainer pants we have come across that do not have a ‘crinkly’ backing. Very easy to pull up and down and they washed well. They got saturated quite quickly – but are infinitely better than pull-up nappy pants. The look and logo on the pants make them very suitable for younger children.”
Sure Shut Axis
Manufacturer: Lindam Tel: 0871 702 1000 Web:
www.lindam.com Price: £22.99 Age range: From birth
Description: This contemporary and modern safety gate is distinctively slim and sleek in design and features an extra wide walkthrough for optimum ease of use. The squeeze-and-lift handle provides comfortable one-handed opening. Incorporating Lindam’s four-point pressure fit design, the ‘U’-shaped power frame provides solid pressure fitting and the triple opening action and double locking option offers optimum security.
Score: 85.2%
What the testers said: “I would definitely recommend this stair gate for its durability and ease of use. The one-handed operation is an excellent idea when you have a child in your arms. The secondary locking system and two way opening are excellent features. Very lightweight and compact to put away. One problem is that the gate was a little short so extra side parts would have to be purchased.”
Hipseat
Manufacturer: Hippychick Ltd Tel: 01278 434 440 Web:
www.hippychick.com Price: £39.95 Age range: 6 months to 3 years
Description: Specifically designed to address a root cause of adult back pain, the Hipseat provides a firm shelf for the child to sit on and supports their weight from underneath. Instead of twisting the spine, the back stays straight and the child is tucked into the chest, providing comfort and security for adult and child.
Score: 84.2%
What the testers said: “Fantastic! Where has this been all my working life? I suffer with backache and often struggle when carrying the little ones around the setting, but it is an important part of my job. This product allows me to do this pain-free. It is light, portable, unobtrusive, well- sized and very easy to put on. A nursery must- have item – we would definitely recommend this product!”
Childcare
Sit’n Relax
Supplier: Hauck Fun for Kids Ltd Tel: 01978 664 362 Web:
www.hauckuk.com Price: £169.99 Age range: Suitable from birth
Description: The Hauck Sit’n Relax cares for your baby from birth. This dual-purpose highchair and bouncer comes complete with a basket for toys. Its frame height is adjustable so your child can sit with you at the dining table or beside you at sofa height. The highchair offers a three-position back rest and a five-point safety harness. Babies can snooze in the bouncer or be entertained by the mobile.
Score: 84.2%
What the testers said: “Having one base with an interchangeable seat is such a great idea! We particularly like the way the height could be adjusted. More portable than most highchairs and the storage space underneath was perfect for toys. Very easy to look after with the removable washable tray and the fabric used was easy to sponge clean.”
Travel Toybox
Manufacturer: Trunki Tel: 0117 9542 780 Web:
www.trunki.com Price: £19.99 (or 3 for £50.00) Age range: 3 to 6 years
Description: The Trunki Travel Toybox is a 4-in-1 storage solution. It can be used as a ride-on toy, a rocker for lulling tired teds to sleep, a rolling cart and even connects to another toybox to create a Trunki train. Ideal for nurseries short on space as it’s stackable, and makes tidying fun even for the messiest of tots!
Score: 83.9%
What the testers said: “This product really made tidy up time easy, as the children couldn’t wait to fill it up and ‘scoot’ it across the hall to put it away. Lovely bright colours. Bulky, but holds a lot. The little wheels were strong and sturdy, coping well even with uneven ground, and the locking system was very secure which made sure nothing fell out when turned upside down. Adaptable, easy to use, lightweight and spacious – this was very popular with children and staff. It had plenty of play value.”
I’coo Pluto 11 Pushchair
Manufacturer: Hauck Fun for Kids Ltd
Tel: 01978 664 362 Web:
www.hauckuk.com Price: £199.99 Age range: Suitable from birth
Description: I’coo Pluto 11 is a pushchair/stroller that provides mobility and individuality. The small buggy with an extra-large seat is flexible and super lightweight made with high class materials and expressive colours. The hood can be opened by a zipper and prolonged giving your child protection from sunlight and wind. Adjustable backrest and swivelling front wheels for a smooth ride make your child as comfortable as possible.
Score: 83.9%
What the testers said: “The pushchair was easy to unpack and set-up, all the attachments fitted well and once assembled it looked stylish. It was also easy to push, lovely and lightweight, and easy
to manoeuvre. The seat is wider than most pushchairs meaning it is more comfortable for children to sit in. It was simple to lay the seat back making it suitable for newborns as well. The only improvement would be to make adjustable handles.”
32 Practical Pre-School Awards 2011
Childcare
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