Gold Award Hipseat
Manufacturer: Hippychick Ltd Tel: 01278 434440 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 the 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 both adult and child.
Score: 95.0%
What the testers said: “An excellent product for minimising hip and back discomfort. The Hipseat was a very clever and comfortable design, which was also easy to walk around in. It allowed close body contact, which we felt encouraged bonding. The baby also enjoyed the seat because he had both arms free to clap and wave about. The only improvement would be to increase strap length.”
Cuddledry Baby Apron Towel
Manufacturer: Cuddledry Tel: 01823 323363 Web:
www.cuddledry.com Price: £29.99 Age range: Up to 12 months
Description: Safe, simple and snug! Enjoy a stress free bath time with this innovative hands-free apron towel which is super soft and absorbent. The design keeps your hands free for bathing and lifting whilst keeping you dry. A unique double layer of pure cotton and naturally organic bamboo with antibacterial properties – perfect for sensitive baby skin. Keeps you and your baby extra warm. One in twenty UK babies has one!
Score: 94.7%
What the testers said: “This is a really useful product at bath time. It saves getting splashed as well as making the process easier. It is a lovely good quality towel that stays soft, even after several washes. This towel is much bigger
than most baby towels which I find they get too big for very quickly. This towel is easy to use and enables you to wrap your baby up very efficiently to keep them nice and warm.”
Childcare
PaddlePak
Manufacturer: Trunki Tel: 0117 9542780 Web:
www.trunki.com Price: £19.99 Age range: 3 to 6 years
Description: PaddlePak is a watertight backpack for little explorers. They are ideal for days out, trips to the beach, swimming pool or school. The packs are made from durable lightweight material with a roll top opening for easy packing. The top creates a dry seal, stopping wet contents leaking through. Other features include reflective detail, a Trunki Grip™ for sunglasses, a tail fin pocket and our patent pending break away cup.
Score: 94.6%
What the testers said: “The PaddlePak has a great design, the children loved it and it appealed to all ages. The material is waterproof, lightweight and very soft for children to wear comfortably on their backs. The backpack is a good size with plenty of room for a towel and swimwear
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and the zip pocket is perfect for securing items. A fantastic item for promoting independence.”
Babasac Multi Tog Baby Sleeping Bag
Manufacturer: Mama Designs Ltd Tel: 07967 302698 Web:
www.mamascarf.co.uk Price: £37.99
Age range: 0 to 6 months, 6 to 18 months, 18 to 36 months
Description: Babasac is a two-in-one multi tog sleeping bag that can be used as both a 1.0 tog and a 2.5 tog bag. The inner layers easily zip out so it can be used all year round or even taken on holiday and so saves purchasing several bags. It is available in three sizes and is made of 100 per cent cotton.
Score: 94.3%
What the testers said: “This was a lovely product to test; my little baby slept soundly in it. The sleeping bag has a very appealing design which was soft to touch. It is an innovative idea that the inner layer can be removed – this makes it perfect for summer nights. It was great value for money as it is two sleeping bags in one. I would definitely recommend this product to a friend.”
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