May 8th, 2012
It’s the time of year when we start thinking about a summer holiday. I know everybody else has most likely already booked theirs, but it always seems to take us a while to sort ourselves out.
What I have started doing instead of looking through brochures or ticking boxes on the internet, is looking for bits and bobs for the beach for my two sons. That way if we don’t make it abroad, we’ll still be ready to head off to the nearest British coastal resort at the slightest hint of sun.
These hooded beach tops by Mitty James are wonderful. Available in a wide range of colours, they’re perfect for wearing over swimwear, on and off the beach, to keep the chill out on cooler days and to shade from the sun on warmer days.
Tags: holiday, kids, travel
April 19th, 2012
Truly I had no idea just how much mess a small child could make with a meal until I became a parent myself.
Honestly, food absolutely everywhere – we’ve got a video of an early feed and we’ve swathed the baby in teatowels to try to keep the chaos to a minimum.
What we should have done was bought one of these long-sleeved bibs (or more than one, actually).
Available in two sizes and a range of gorgeous colours, they’re absolutely indispensible. If only they also came in adult sizes, for those food-flicking moments…
Tags: baby, baby gifts, bibs, gift, gifts, kids, new baby
April 12th, 2012
Ever forgotten what time you gave baby their medicine?
This simple little essential is the perfect answer to a stressful problem.
Just set the time each time you give baby medicine and you will know when to give the next dose.
Not just for babies either, this simple bit of kit will last for as long as you need it!
Tags: baby, baby gifts, kids, new baby, safety
April 10th, 2012
Another one of those ‘why didn’t I think of that’ products, the My Buggy Buddy Clip is an essential piece of pram kit.
Allowing parents to carry bags on their prams safely and securely, the loop shaped device could not be easier to use – it simply snaps on to the pram handle and is held in place using a metal clip.
The foam coating ensures that the clip doesn’t mark or damage your pushchair and it’s also available in a lockable version so that you can secure your buggy if you need to leave it when out and about. Just brilliant.
Tags: baby, holiday, kids, safety, travel
April 3rd, 2012
This is one of those products you never realised you needed, but, once you get one, will wonder how you managed without.
It is, very simply, a small drawstring bag for keeping bits of jigsaws – or anything else – together. Buy a bunch and keep them in your handbag or baby bag. You’ll be amazed at how often you use them.
Tags: baby, holiday, kids, toys, travel
March 20th, 2012
As Easter approaches, we’ve been thinking about how much packaging is wasted on Easter Eggs (mainly as we’ve been trying to hide big bulky chocolate eggs around the house).
A project by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) in 2009 called ‘Reducing Easter Packaging’ found that Easter eggs create 3,000 tonnes of waste in the UK every year.
Confectionary manufacturers and retailers including Marks and Spencer, Mars UK, Nestle, and Cadbury UK have signed up to a voluntary agreement to increase the use of recycled content in their products as well as minimise the weight of packaging following consumer criticisms about the levels of packaging used in seasonal products. This is obviously good news, but is it something you would consider when choosing an Easter Egg?
Tags: baby, baby gifts, dressing up, Easter, fancy dress, gift, gifts, kids, kids fancy dress, present
March 19th, 2012
Bizziebaby Silver Award
I just had to share this with you!
Our amazing new range of Dolly Designs Babygro Dolls clothes has just won the Bizziebaby 2011-2012 Silver Award!!! We are so chuffed that we just had to share our wonderful news.
To celebrate this fantastic news we are offering 20% off any 2 purchases of Dolly Designs Dolls clothes! Just enter the code DDBB2011A at checkout to receive this great saving!!!
Come on and celebrate with us! Would make a great alternative Easter present too!
Tags: doll clothes
March 13th, 2012
Last week I took the plunge and booked a holiday. In Northumberland.
The trouble with booking holidays in the UK is that you can never predict what the weather will be like – last year’s photos show us huddled together on the beach in our winter coats. But I suppose that’s part of the fun (or maybe I’m just kidding myself).
I did decide, though, to buy one of these UV Protective Family Cabanas. It pops up in seconds and provides protection in the unlikely event that the sun is cracking the flags, but will also work as shelter against much more likely wind and showers. Ideal.
Tags: gift, gifts, holiday, kids, travel
February 14th, 2012
I can’t quite remember why – perhaps I was longing for summer – but the other day, I started thinking about ladybirds. And then I realised we have LOTS of ladybird gifts here at Kiddymania, so I thought I’d share a few.
How beautiful is this Frilly Lily Ladybird Fancy Dress? It has wings on the back and goes beautifully with the Frilly Lily Ladybird headress.
If this one is just too fancy (it is pretty fancy), then how about the Lucy Locket Infant Ladybird Fancy Dress? Adorable.
Tags: baby, baby gifts, Costumes, dressing up, fancy dress, gift, gifts, kids, kids fancy dress, present
January 26th, 2012
If you ever had any Anne Geddes pictures you probably won’t be surprised by this latest bit of research, but apparently looking at pictures of babies wearing hats can positively affect your health and help you make better health decisions.
No, this isn’t an early April Fool, it’s the result of real research: randomised controlled trials to show that people can use positive thoughts and self-affirmation to help them make and sustain behaviour change.
So what do you think? Does looking at Cat Baby there make you feel better? She really is enormously cute…
Tags: baby, baby gifts, Costumes, dressing up, fancy dress, gift, gifts, kids, kids fancy dress, present