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Bugaboo Cameleon 3 Pram Review 

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Today’s it is all about the Bugaboo Cameleon 3, this pram is so popular that even celebrities have been spotted using it. Bugaboo has been loved since 2005, it’s stylish and easy to use, making it a favourite for lots of parents. We are very excited to introduce our Bugaboo Cameleon 3 pram review.

What’s included with the Bugaboo Cameleon 3:

  • Chassis
  • Fabric base seat
  • Fabric base carrycot
  • Underseat bag
  • Raincover
  • Tailored fabric set

This stylish pram is available in many colours, meaning that you can match the pram to the colour that you desire. There are 4 base colours – Dark Brown, Sand, Dark Grey and Black. The tailored fabric set is available in 8 different colours – Orange, Off-White, Red, Sand, Royal Blue, Petrol Blue, Black and Pink.

 

 

Build:

Sturdy yet slim. The brand new Bugaboo Cameleon 3 has adopted the same central shape as its previous models. It is totally recognisable through maintaining this shape. It’s slim build is reflected in the weight of the pram, as it weighs just 9.6kg.

The pram has a large basket underneath the baby seat, so you can store anything you may need to take out with you in there.

 

Adjustability:

The pram offers an adjustable handle height, ranging from 100cm to 111cm, which is helpful for parents of different heights. It’s easy to adjust, just click the catches on either side of the handle bar. It clicks into 7 different locations, making it easy for parents to select the appropriate height. The catches just need to be clicked back into place to lock the handle in the chosen position.

One fantastic feature of this pram is that the handle can be adjusted up and over the seat, so you don’t have to take your child out of the seat when sitting at the table in a restaurant. It’s perfect if your child is in the ‘front facing’ position and you go to sit down somewhere. You can just spin the pram around to face you without having the handle in the way. No more having to wake your baby up unnecessarily!

Only the suspension on the front wheels can be adjusted on this pram, and not in the traditional way, yet it’s still simple. The rear tyres are now made with foam, making it incredibly easy to maintain cleanliness.

 

Driving:

Driving the Bugaboo Cameleon couldn’t be easier, it has 4 tyres. The two front tyres are 6 inches and the rear tyres are 12 inches. It’s stable and lightweight, making it easy to push. It is meant to last years, hence why Bugaboo decided to make it possible to adjust the swivel wheel based on your baby’s weight. Ensuring a comfortable journey for your baby.

Now here’s the best feature, it can be tough pushing a pram through sand or mud, but this pram makes life loads easier. You can convert the pram into a two wheel pushchair and adjust the handle in order to pull it along behind you. Pushing a pram has never been so easy!

One negative that we have to say is that the brake on the pram is not as easy as it should be to use. The button is hard to squeeze and can often hurt parents if they’re not careful. This is a major downside in my opinion. While the brake works well, it does need some improvement. However, there is potential that over time, the brake will become less stiff.

 

Comfort:

Of course your baby’s comfort plays a huge part in which pram you choose. This pram is comfy and features a 5 point harness, ensuring that your baby is secure everywhere you go. The foam filled tyres offer a smooth journey for your child. The pram has 3 seat reclining positions too, so that your child can be comfortable no matter what they’re doing.

 

Folding:

Firstly, the seat must be removed to fold the pram. Folding the pram can take a few attempts to get it right, but once you’ve done it, it’s easy. All you have to do is press in two buttons on either side of the pram and then lift the chassis, sorted.

The only problem is that you have to try and stop the handle from touching the ground, which is not usually a problem, unless it’s muddy and wet. However, saying that, the handle is easy enough to wipe clean.

 

Conclusion if the Bugaboo camelion 3 Pram:

We rate the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 –  5/5. 

It’s stylish and easy to adjust, with only a couple of small issues. This impressive pram can be tailored to the style that you want and how can you say no when celebs use it!

The braking issue is likely to resolve itself over time, through use.

Bugaboo have done an amazing job adopting the features of previous Bugaboo models in this one.

 

“The Bugaboo is fantastic, I often go for lunch with my friends and I love that I can adjust the handle without taking my baby out of her pram.” – Hannah, 29.

 

“We tried a few other prams before we found this one, and what a great choice,. I loved that I could tailor the colour scheme to suit us. I can hardly fault this pram, the braking was a bit stiff at first, but it soon resolved itself.” – Jo, 35.

 

Babbabox – an amazing newborn gift set which is eco-friendly too!

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When it comes to buying gifts for those close to me, I can be very sentimental. I love buying thoughtful presents for loved ones which they can keep forever and this is particularly true for new babies! When my own son was born, I loved received keepsake presents which we can look back on in years to come and revisit those special memories which are over so quickly! I just wish that, a year ago when he was born, I had heard of Babbabox and seen the amazing newborn gift set they do which is eco-friendly too!

Babbabox Co was formed in January 2019 to provide outstanding worthwhile gifts which don’t break the bank. All items are made to order in a workshop in Essex. Babbabox have created the perfect mix of gifts which are unique, bespoke and sentimental yet still practical and made with fantastic quality materials.

Everyone loves a memory box and Babbabox create personalised, bespoke wooden boxes to keep those special memories safe.  Each range has a Royal theme. For a mini box you can choose from the Duke & Duchess or Earl & Countess options or you could go for the ultimate bespoke keepsake option from the King & Queen or Prince & Princess options. Regardless of which option you choose from they are all stunning and amazing value for money.

We were sent a selection from the Duke and Duchess range which included a box, maracas (with a gorgeous ladybird design), spoon, muslin and teether.  Each of the items is personalised with the name of your choice. All of the items, except for the muslin, are crafted from fine quality wood which means that not only do they look beautiful but they are eco-friendly too as they are bio-degradable! You can choose from pink or blue muslins

The box comes wrapped in recycled craft paper which looks amazing or you can upgrade your order to a jute bag to complete the look for an extra £5.00. When you remove the wrapping, you are presented with an exquisite box (of varying sizes depending on what you order) with gorgeous detailing.  The lid comes embossed with the child’s details. You could choose to have a full name or start it off with Prince or Princess. You can even choose which font you would prefer to have! The boxes come with beautiful locks and some have matching corners which compliment the box and make it look extra special.

The most expensive of the range would be the King and Queen range which includes;

Muslin cloth

Wooden spoon to capture their first bites

Teddy bear shaped teether

Mini wooden train

Mini wooden comb and hair brush

Pair of maracas in their own personalised box

Dummy clip in a personalised box

Wooden cube with date of birth, initials, height, time of birth personalised on the cube

Each item is beautifully made and the added personalisation makes it extra special. Imagine how it will feel to brush your baby’s first curls with a personalised wooden brush which can then be safely stored for years to come with those extra special memories always intact. Or to watch your child play with a handmade wooden train or teether instead of the plastic we have become accustomed to.

Not only do Babbabox create these magical gift sets for new babies but you can purchase items separately too. If you wanted to provide sustainable items for your child you can purchase maracas, sensory toys and unique items such as a personalised wooden shoe with laces to help your child learn how to tie their shoelaces. They even have a special box containing a wooden toothbrush, capsule timer and a tooth box for when your child gains their very first tooth!

Everything Babbabox create is magical and unique. Whether it is a newborn gift you are looking for or something special and unique as a Christmas gift or an EID box, Babbabox have something incredible to choose from.

To see the whole range or to order visit the Babbobox website by clicking here.

The Egg Stroller Pram Review

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At MyBump2Baby we love to give parents an honest review of products and services before you hit the purchase button. Having a baby can be an expensive time and it important you know exactly what you are getting for your money.

Here is our review on the Egg Stroller Pram Review

MyBump2Baby review the Egg Stroller pram

The egg brand began back in 2015, and it has advanced and been very popular since then. The company egg manufacture luxurious prams for the style conscious parent in mind. The egg pram is modelled on an actual hen’s egg, which is why it is designed using a curved structure. This pram offers many different styles and colour schemes, making it a stylish and luxurious pram, whilst still being comfortable for both parent and child.

The Egg Stroller Pram Review

Features:

  • Chassis
  • Seat unit
  • Seat cover
  • Choice of colour
  • Insect net
  • Raincover

 

Add ons: 

  • Carrycot
  • Footmuff
  • Car seat adapter
  • Seat liner
  • Umbrella
  • Changing bag
  • Cup holder

 

Comfort of the Egg Pram

With three different seating positions, the egg is perfect for allowing your baby to sleep or sit up and look around. It’s ‘carrycot’ sleeping position is great for supporting your baby’s spinal development. Egg have developed a seat that is comfortable, with durable material and a hood providing blackout technology. There is a footrest included for your baby, with three different positions, meaning again that this pram is very versatile and comfort is key to the egg company.

 

Adjustment of the Egg Pram:

Functionality has obviously played a huge part in the development of this pram, as a parent you are able to just lift a lever to adjust the seat, even with your baby still in the pram! The pram’s handle has five different height positions as well, making it perfect for any height. It’s incredibly versatile. Adjusting the handle couldn’t be any smoother, the handle is quite padded, which only adds to the comfort of the pram.Unfortunately, the basket attached to the pram is not the biggest on the market, meaning that it’s only suitable for a couple of bags.

 

Driving the Egg Pram:

The egg pram drives very easily, with stability and security both in place. Even tough experiences, such as getting your pram up on the kerb is made easy due to the handle and weight distribution of the egg pram. It weighs just over 13kg, the perfect weight for a pram. The egg pram has durable and puncture proof tyres, that have been produced to ensure a comfortable journey. Egg have developed the wheels to include a spring, reducing the rattling and wobbling of the pram. Parents reported that when pushing the pram, it felt very ‘together’ and ‘sturdy’. It is clear that quality is an important factor of egg prams. It’s braking technology is also very clever, the parent will press the brake for it to engage and press it again for it to disengage, no more hurting your feet on tricky brakes!

 

Folding the Egg Pram:

One key feature that many parents research whilst searching for the perfect pram is how easily it folds, it is key that it fits in the boot of your car. To collapse the egg, the seat must initially be removed, next the handle needs to be adjusted to its lowest position, then you must twist the handle towards your body. Finally, a strap must be pulled from the middle of the seat to fully fold the pram. One negative that we found through research is that when folding the pram, the handle touches the wheels, which can be a pain if the wheels are muddy. However, there’s no denying that the pram is easy to fold and it does fold small enough to fit in a car boot.

 

Conclusion of the Egg Pram:

It’s not hard to see that we rate the egg pram very highly, it’s almost faultless. It’s a gorgeous design, that focuses on luxury whilst maintaining comfort for both parent and child. It’s durable, which means it will last. The only real negative that we found can be solved with a quick wash, so we can’t really complain.

You can purchase the Egg Pram here.

 

We give the egg pram 5/5.

 

Here is what some MyBump2Baby mums think;

“The egg pram was the best on the market when we bought it, and it still is now. It’s so easy to push and folds so well in the car, which is perfect for our days out!” – Claire, 36.

“I love that this pram has so many adjustments for both me and my baby, it’s great that I can adjust the position of the seat if my baby is asleep. I can’t really fault the egg.” – Sophia, 29.

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Buggy Bee – how to save money and be environmentally friendly by renting baby equipment!

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Being eco-friendly is at the top of everyone’s agenda in the modern day and there are increasing ways to be an eco-friendly parent. I was delighted to review, Buggy bee who offer a way to save money and be environmentally friendly by renting baby equipment……

I know people say kids cost money but it’s not until you become a parent that you realise just how much you actually spend! When I was pregnant, I went to all the baby shows and read all the baby magazines. All the fantastic, new products called out to me and my credit card took a battering. Poor hubby would roll his eyes each time I told him about an “amazing new product” which we just “had to have!”

The reality is that most of the stuff you buy you don’t actually need! Then you end up either storing it for years, giving it away or selling it.

Buggy bee has an ingenius concept where using their website you can SELL, RENT, SWAP or GIVE AWAY your baby equipment to other members with the service being free to list your items.

There is no commitment or membership contracts required to use Buggy bee and it is dedicated to products for babies and children only.  In order to use it, you simply register and either list your items or search for what you need.

You can easily search for what you need from a huge list and there is the option to search by location so you can find items nearby. Other search options are by price, brand, colour or condition of the product from “new with tags” to “satisfactory”.

This website is not only fantastic to ensure families save money and save waste but it is also a fantastic way to find baby equipment to use when you are on holiday. Simply search for the location you are heading to on your holiday and see what is nearby to rent.

We bought a brand new, expensive pram when our son was born which cost a fortune. In hindsight, you don’t need the latest, most expensive pram. Babies grow out of them so quickly it doesn’t matter if you use second hand so long as it is clean and in good condition.  Or, if you did buy the expensive brand, then get some extra use out of it and rent or sell it to another family who need one. It’ll save you the storage space too!

How many of your kids have a million toys hidden away in boxes which they don’t play with anymore? Instead of throwing them away, list them on Buggy bee and let another child get enjoyment out of them too! There is a huge selection of toy categories from ride on toys to tech toys. Children lose interest in toys quickly so renting them means an endless supply of new, exciting toys to play with.

Search Buggy bee for toys which children grow out of quickly and you’ll save yourself a load of cash! Get a second hand Jumperoo or bike for a fraction of the cost of a brand new one – give it a once over with some disinfectant and you’re good to go!

Something I didn’t think of when buying stuff was whether my baby would even like it! Babies are notoriously fussy over some things. For example, I spent a fortune on a SleepyHead yet my son hated it and wouldn’t lie in it. It would have made so much more sense to rent it first and see if he liked it before buying one! The same with bedside cribs, some babies will love them and others will want there own larger space. Babies grow at alarming rates too so some babies outgrow their moses basket, bedside cribs or bouncers before they’re a few months old. When you think about it, that is a LOT of waste and expense for parents.

Buggy bee has a huge amount of categories so pretty much anything you can think of is on the website. There is even a maternity section to browse. Maternity wear is so expensive brand new and only gets worn for a few months so it makes sense to reduce waste and reuse good quality items.

  • Buggy bee is a peer to peer rental company that links people who needs things with those that have them.
  • Earn extra money and make some room in your house!
  • Think about the environment and act green.
  • Easy to use, connect with the seller and check availability.
  • Make secure payments.
  • Arrange pick up or choose delivery.

Buggy bee is the new way of shopping for your baby.

To register with Buggy bee or see what is available now click

Review by Tracey Isom

Possibly the best book for outdoor play ideas with toddlers and children!

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I was very excited to receive a copy of this fantastic book “Wild Things, Over 100 Magical Outdoor Adventures” by Lonely Planet Kids to complete a book review.  It is possibly the best book for outdoor play ideas with toddlers and children. When I was a child, I had a very vivid imagination but, over the years, this has diminished replaced with mundane “adult-ness”! This book transports you back to when you were a child and the world was full of endless fun and make believe. It reminded me of building dens with my brother in the garden and playing make believe on woodland walks.

“Have you ever wanted to find fairies in the garden, meet a unicorn, ride a dragon or share a picnic with a mermaid? Just because you’ve never seen these magical creatures doesn’t mean they don’t exist!”

The narrative is written in a way which appeals to youngsters and helps to open up their imagination. It is full of engaging photos and fun facts alongside loads of exciting activities including;

Tracking dragons

Building snow unicorns.

Bringing tree monsters to life

Making a witches costume

Creating fairy fashions

Secret codes and messages

Looking after the natural world

Capturing moon magic

Once you have read all about Wild Things Training (including the Staying Safe chapter which is very important) and ensured you have everything in the “Wild Things Survival Kit” there are several chapters full of imaginative play ideas. There are sections for Dragons, Witches and Wizards, Elves and Fairies, Mini-Worlds, Monsters, Mythical Beasts, Mermaids and Giants and Goblins, Trolls and the Dark Creatures.

The book is packed with fun activities which will stimulate all of the senses. I loved the section about “sharpening up your wild senses” asking you to question whether the early morning fog could, in fact, be dragon’s breath or was the faraway island mountain actually a sleeping giant? It is simple, imaginative play ideas which can transform anywhere into a place of fun and make believe whether your child reads this alone or you get involved and play along too.

There are activities to explore sight, sound, taste and touch with each of the pages packed with ideas to stretch the imagination. Wild Things includes activities for during the day, night and all seasons so there is something to do all year round!

Each of the sections explores the theme with lots of colourful pictures and text. From creating dragons out of tree trunks and fairy fashions out of wild flowers, this magical book will be loved by all children.  Who knew you could design such beautiful “clothing” for our fairy friends out of ferns and flower petals?

Once your children have created hand-made willow wings and leafy elfin headdresses, they can go and explore the mini-worlds and make tiny boats to send leaf or bark messages. Or why not hunt for tree monsters or beach monsters , if you are near the sea?

Wild Things states it is suitable for children aged 6-8 but I think children of all ages can enjoy the activities in this book. If you have younger children, this book will give you lots of ideas of how you can create activities for you to do together and encourages the family to get outdoors.

I know that this book will stay on my bookcase for years to come for outdoor fun with my little boy!

To purchase this amazing book click here 

Mini First Aid Review

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I must admit that attending a first aid class was always one of those things on my list of things to do…. one of those things I would repeatedly tell myself “I will book on to this tomorrow” as I buttered my toast and watched in horror at another mother’s agonising pain as she lost her child to something that could have potentially been prevented. To be completely honest with you…  it would quickly slip to the back of my mind as life and jobs took over… until the next horrible story would grasp my attention and I would begin promising myself that “I will book on a course soon” only to have the same outcome each time.

I suppose it is easy to sit back and think “this will never happen to me” but how do you know?

When I was invited on a course held by Mini First Aid Lancashire, of course I jumped at the opportunity and looking back I have no idea why the £20 they charge for their fantastic course was such a big decision for me, we order a pizza on a Friday night for double the price and I don’t think twice about it. I can’t understand why we put this off for so long?

A bit about Mini First Aid

Mini First Aid are a multi award winning company, established in 2014 by mum of six Kate Ball. Mini First Aid offers quality baby & child first aid classes to parents and carers as well as those who work with children in a professional capacity.  Mini First Aid classes give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.

mini first aid

Mini First Aid Lancashire Review

There were plenty of time slots to choose from including evening which worked best for me as I am either working or with George. The course began around 6.30pm and it was a 2-hour course.

We received a handy Mini First Aid booklet – small enough to keep in our first aid box that we made notes on, we also received a card with emergency information which fit perfectly in to my card holder section of my purse.

What did the First Aid Class cover…

I was impressed at how much the first aid class covered in terms of baby and toddler first aid. We covered the following topics;

  1. Emergency numbers
  2. Handy things to know
  3. Bee stings
  4. Resuscitation
  5. Choking
  6. Meningitis
  7. Sepsis
  8. Head bumps
  9. Burns
  10. Convulsions
  11. Breaks
  12. First aid box plus much more…

The course was easy to follow, informative and it was clear that we all felt extremely comfortable asking the class leader (Andrea) plenty of questions without feeling silly. We requested to go through the processes again and again until we all felt confident enough.

There was plenty of roleplaying with mannequins and I must admit imagining George’s body lying lifeless did upset me a little during the course but it only made me more determined to make sure I knew what to do to give him or any child I am caring for maximum chance of survival should this ever happen.

Overview of Mini First Aid Lancashire course

The Mini First Aid class was fantastic, laid back yet extremely informative. Our class ran slightly over because we all asked so many questions. Andrea welcomed all our questions and made sure we were all 100% confident in first aid when we left. We recommend the Mini First Aid course to anyone who cares for children.

As a parent, I only wish that first aid classes were compulsory because the world would be a much safer place for us and our little ones.

Imaginative Play Curvy Balance Board

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Can you remember the days when a cardboard box was the best thing in the world?

It became a pirate ship, a den, a boat, the best rocket ship you had ever seen or made into a house for your dolls. I remember tying my mum and dad’s dressing gown tie around my head and me and my next door neighbour would hop on an ironing board and slide down the stairs into a sea of bad guys, ready to show off our ninja skills. They were the best times as a child…. When our day were taken up in imaginative worlds that our parents had no idea existed.

Tablets are Replacing Imaginative play

Nowadays, the time for imaginative play at home seems to have been replaced with the latest tablet or best kid’s app. Children seem to time their lives around their favourite T.V shows or the latest online game.  I will admit to being guilty of handing over the tablet to my little boy when I am need of some me time to get the house straight or to finish up something for work, but I often wish I had something that he could play with to keep his mind occupied for longer than 5 seconds.

George absolutely loves dinosaurs and when we are spending time with imaginative play, we often go on safari adventures in search of the biggest animals or the scariest dinosaurs but sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day to be able to play imaginatively with him.

I am so pleased that I have had the opportunity to review this product! Let me introduce you to the Curvy Balance Board brought to us by Young&Learning an open ended Waldorf inspired toy for all ages and one that can be used in endless ways.

First Impressions of the Curve Board

So firstly let me be honest when I first opened the package from Young&Learning I thought it simply looks like a piece of curved wood, what will my boy be able to do with it? (My goodness how wrong was I?)

As Young&Learning say on their website “It is natural for children to be almost constantly engaged in movement.” So when my little boy first saw the curved pieces of wood what did he do? He went straight over to them climbed on them and started to move them around. I thought to myself what do you “do” with a Curvy Balance Board? As in what would I an adult do with it to make my son engage with it? The beauty is, it is up to your child, I really didn’t have to do a thing. There is no wrong way or right way to play with it, they don’t need instructions, they just figure it out as they go because to my son, it is…

A surf board

A slide.

A bridge over the dinosaur land below

A rocker

A boat

Somewhere to lie with his favourite teddy or a safari truck to our favourite adventure.

 

Endless Hours of Fun Whatever the Weather

This week has been too hot to play in the back garden and so the Curvy Balance Board has been a life saver for everyone’s sanity! I can imagine the absolute same being true in the icy cold months when it is too cold to leave the house at all. Whilst being fairly big and robust looking, the boards are incredibly light weight but very sturdy. It can hold up to 200kg, and I tested that out myself by having a play and joining my son on a surf to find a great white shark. He can easily move it around the room, re-imagining its use as he shifts from different role plays. It has been incredible and heart-warming to see him project his own imaginary play ideas onto this open-ended active toy.

In one week, my son has gotten more use out of the Curvy Balance Board than most of his other “active” toys, and I can only see his interest and involvement growing each day. I would even go as far as to say that his tablet and app playing habit has reduced enormously, instead he chooses to make his own world in or under the Curvy Board. I truly can say it has increased his focus and attention to play.

The Curvy Balance Board is Designed in UK and it is made of harvested European beech wood with FSC certificate. Beech is a hardwood related to the oak, but the lumber is much harder than oak.

Do I Think the Curvy Balance Board is Worth it?

Well it can be used as anything you can imagine both by children and adults. It has been specially designed to be suitable for both children and adults. Beyond its incredible play uses for my son, I have discovered my own uses for the Curvy Balance Board. I have found that it is really fun to integrate into my plain old crunches home workout, adding a new dimension to the move, it really helps during my stretches by laying it arc-side up and gently stretching my back alongside its strong curve. The width of Curvy balance board means an adult can balance on it with their feet fitting perfectly.

At MyBump2Baby we cannot recommend this seemingly unassuming looking board more! The sheer joy I have had watching my son open up his imagination has been priceless.

Based on the endless play opportunities and high quality of the product (despite endless play there seems to be no wear and tear) we have awarded Young&Learning and their product The Curvy Balance Board the recommended on MyBump2Baby badge.

Environmentally Friendly Nappy Cakes

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Baby showers are becoming more and more popular in the UK, I absolutely loved mine and I couldn’t possibly count how many I have actually been to. One of the best gifts I received was a nappy cake full of absolutely gorgeous items (all absolutely needed and 100% necessary). The stunning nappy cake was packed to the brim full of disposable nappies. All I saw on the day was a lovely thoughtful gift that must have taken absolutely ages to make, certainly not something I would have the time to create myself, however since receiving one and reminiscing about how much it meant to me – it is now my first choice when I go to a baby shower.

Environmentally Friendly Nappy Cakes

It was whilst searching for a new business to purchase a nappy cake from that I stumbled across a news article about how many nappies are thrown into landfills every year. I must admit that I had never really given much thought about it, I had been so happy with mine and so grateful for the thoughtful gift that the impact on the environment was the furthest thing from my mind. Now, as a busy mum of one I have always used disposable nappies and the thought of just how many nappies I have contributed to landfills over the years truly makes me feel ashamed.
So now that my little one is out of nappies I want to help, but I also still want to buy my friends lovely nappy cakes like the ones that had meant so much to me. I definitely don’t have the time or the inclination to make them myself so could there be a business out there that made eco conscious nappy cakes and baby gifts? I was delighted to find that there was such a business out there that could help me make a small difference to the environment with my gift buying. I give you Gooseberry.

About Gooseberry – The Environmentally Friendly Family Gift Brand

Gooseberry lovingly makes eco-conscious gift baskets and nappy cakes hoorah!! They are the perfect gift for ideal for baby showers and new arrivals. Refreshingly Gooseberry’s aim is to create as little waste as possible.
All of their products contain compostable, recyclable or reusable materials. Gooseberry uses the best, most sustainable, environmentally friendly and ethical products and materials in their gift baskets and nappy cakes even their cellophane is compostable. Everything is cruelty-free and suitable for vegans with all toiletries and fabrics being organic. Gooseberry was created by a lovely lady who after noticing the nappy cake revolution wondered if there was anyone out there creating eco-friendly versions.

Having always cared about the planet and the impact she was having on it she had always used washable nappies on her own children, as well as preferring organic, natural fabrics and toiletries on their skin. So with this in mind her business was made. Selling on Etsy and eBay gooseberry provides the most wonderful gift ideas and my personal favourite gift idea the nappy cake.

Gooseberry welcome custom orders by finding out the amount you’d like to spend and working together with you to make the ideal eco-friendly gift. Gooseberry use products from the following companies; Kit and Kin, Beaming Baby, Earth Friendly Baby, Bambino Mio and Child’s Farm. They are also keen to support other small businesses and are always looking for suitable products to add to their creations.

Due to their savvy idea and eco-friendly product use Gooseberry has been recognised by Members of South West England Vegan Businesses recommending their business as an “outstanding business”

Returns policy for Gooseberry

Whist always striving to use recyclable and reusable packaging if there are ever parts of the packaging you can’t reuse you can even post them back to Gooseberry and they will send you a voucher for your next purchase, they will even send you an envelope to put them in, now that’s caring!

If you are like me and want to do a small part to help the environment but love buying gifts such a nappy cakes for a baby shower, take a look at Gooseberry and be assured that the gift you give is friendly to the environment.

Based on the testimonial and the eco conscious products used we have awarded Gooseberry the recommended on MyBump2Baby badge.

How to Look a Million Dollars on a Mummy Budget

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I adore fashion and when I’m not slobbing at home with my mum bun intact, I like to look presentable. However, being a busy working mum I often don’t have time to think carefully and plan my outfit choices let alone matching clothing with accessories. Ok… Ok… I hold my hands up, you only have to look at my Instagram to see that I have left the house with odd shoes not to mention the child stained clothes …. you all know what I mean, that lovely smear of snot or a chocolate handprint on my skirt….  and sometimes (mainly when I bump in to someone I know) I think, oh no I wish I had made more of an effort!!! But can you look a million dollars on a mummy budget?

Fashion No-no

Whilst I like to look nice, I fully admit that my fashion sense can be a little outdated and on a special occasion I regularly message my friends to check if an outfit looks ok before I step in to the public. I struggle to accessorise the day to day outfits and all that thought of what matches and looks nice is a job in itself and as a busy mum juggling work, home life and parenting I don’t have time to invest in to fashion. I personally need somewhere I can look, somewhere I can trust, somewhere that gives me inspiration and as most of my shopping is done online when I get 2 minutes to myself (often after 10pm) it will most likely need to be there.

how to look a million dollars on a mummy budget

 The Best Fashion Find for Mums – Your welcome

We will take a bow in advance as we are fully responsible for finding the amazing “Thanks Suzanne”.

how to look a million dollars on a mummy budget

“Thanks Suzanne” is an online and social media shop that specialises in offering stylish yet affordable, accessorises to ladies which make a statement but doesn’t break the bank. What more could you want? I mean seriously!!!!

Thanks Suzanne offers accessories that can be worn with any outfit to give it that extra bit of luxury. Founded by a busy mum of 5-year-old twins, Suzanne needed a career change and a better work life balance. Having always had a love of shopping, fashion and style (in particular accessories), Suzanne decided to take the leap and launch her online shop .

After speaking with numerous mums, Suzanne also found that whilst us ladies love online shopping, we sometimes long to be able to see and touch the products. Hold Tight Ladies – as well as her online store, Suzanne offers one to one shopping services in the comfort of your own home available across the Yorkshire and Lancashire Regions.

No Extra Cost for One to One Shopping Services

After completing a style questionnaire, budget preference and what things you’re looking for Suzanne will arrange a time and bring the shop to you at no cost; yes, you read that right no extra cost!!! She will then even offer exclusive discounts from her website prices and you can take the products away with you there and then.

Bundle of Heaven

We were sent some amazing products so we could do the full review of the product as well as the service. In the bundle of heaven, we were sent pink and leopard print –  I mean she already won me over without even having to go through it all!

How to look a million dollars on a mummy budget

Surprised at the High Quality

What surprised me the most is the high quality of the products the pink leather type bag looks very high end and the gorgeous grey leopard print scarf is so soft and just to die for. Also within the pack was a gorgeous wooden beaded natural blend and grey coloured necklace and silver and twine bracelet, which look like they belong in some exclusive boutique. I love that everything she has picked out matches and compliments each other and all together these accessories give me a completed look that I feel I can wear with any simple outfit to give it that extra look of style.

 

Now Imagine Receiving a Subscription Like This Every. Single. Month.

Wouldn’t it be great if every month, Suzanne could send a pack of accessories that all complimented each other? As a busy mum on a budget, I need easy style classics that can take me through the seasons and be worn on the nursery run, to the office, to business meeting and maybe even to lunch or for drinks. Well you and I need not worry anymore because Just Suzanne has got our backs.

Newly launched this month, Suzanne is offering Subscription Bag Offers for £29.95 which includes P&P. This means that EVERY.SINGLE. MONTH us fabulous, well deserving ladies will receive a minimum of 3 items, including a handbag each month and a gift voucher for the website. The RRP of each bag in total will be over £75, I mean just WOW!

Subscriptions will be able to be taken out for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months. Once you have signed up you will receive a style questionnaire, on colour choices, styles, jewellery preferences etc. Then all we have to do is sit back and wait for our goodies to arrive and voila without much effort at all we can start looking like an “I’ve got chic” style as opposed to “time starved mama needs a good makeover” style!

So if you are like me, and love fashion but struggle to find time to put together accessories, or just want to find affordable stylish pieces that you cannot find on the high street or on the usual online shopping sites, head to Thanks Suzanne I promise she has you covered.

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The Savvy Little Monsters Ltd – Taking Pre-loved Buying to Another Level

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How much do we all love pre loved buying, or buy sell sites though?

I know I do, there is always a bargain to be had and always something in my house that is unused and worth some money. There is sometimes however, the downsides to buying preloved items because you can never really know exactly what quality of goods you are going to get.

You know that awful feeling…. you know….  when you buy something on the local buy, sell, swap sites and you either go to collect or it is delivered and it is faulty or unclean and you think “whyyyy!!??” …. it is actually like throwing money down the drain!!! When you collect in person you can often feel a little awkward saying “sorry I don’t want to give you my money anymore because the toy you are about to sell smells a lot like cat wee”.

Now don ‘t laugh…. but this has actually happened to me

I handed over £20.00 for some toys that definitely once a cat’s litter box, I had to stop at the nearest bin and throw them away, as I couldn’t stand the smell in my car. So that day I basically I threw £20.00 plus petrol money in the bin because I didn’t want to offend the seller. I am sure I won’t be the only one that this has happened to.

Wouldn’t it be great if a person could vet all the toys before we buy them and make sure we don’t waste our money on “cat wee” smelling toys? 

The Savvy little monsters taking pre loved to another level

Great news!!!! There is such a site…. The Savvy Little Monsters Ltd was set up by a husband and wife duo and in essence is a pre loved selling site, but boy do they ensure quality and cleanliness. The Savvy Little Monsters Ltd ensure each product is fully safety checked and cleaned before you buy so it really is like buying brand new without the “brand new” prices.

The Face and mascots of the business are the ‘The savvy little monsters” themselves. These cartoon monsters represent the real life members of the family run business from the daddy monster to baby monster.

 

Meet The Savvy Little Monsters

The Safety Monster (Dad) is responsible for the safety of each product. He ensures all products are checked for missing or broken parts and passed to, The Earth Monster (Mum) for re-sale once passed through quality control.

The Earth Monster is responsible for deep cleaning each product before re-sale. Ensuring any unsuitable products are taken out of circulation and sent to Terracycle for recycling. To look after the companies’ green footprint and to help make the Earth happy (yeah they also have a handy zero waste policy ensuring no unsafe products return back into the selling market).

The Insta Monster (Teenager) is responsible for making sure they are active on Instagram. To ensure products are promoted and that their followers grow and interact with them and the teenager also looks after their brand awareness.  This actually makes me feel proud like I could have my little monster help grow our business one day.

Then there is The Fun Monster (baby) who is responsible for having fun and to oversee that the toys are drop, dribble and most of all Monster proof! I mean adorable overload and just amazing to include the whole family.

These monsters draw you in and relating them to the family makes the service that little bit more personal and relatable. You really feel like the second hand pre loved items you buy from them will be top quality, safe and clean as they come directly from a family who care and want to ensure the safety and cleanliness of each item. It really feels like the ethos of the business is ensuring high quality. If they would buy and use the product, then that is the only way they will sell it.

The Savvy Little Monsters Website

Their website is easy to navigate and hassle free saving you lots of time. You can shop by category, brand or even characters, so with my toy story mad son I can head straight to that section. Not only that, they give you the option of monthly packages and my word you get some incentive for your money!! Savings of 25% every month, a free session at a toddler group, up to 50% Cash Back on toys bought from them and the choice of any pre loved toy up to a certain amount on their site every month!! I mean what on earth could be stopping you from saving this site to your favourites.

We at MyBump2Baby absolutely love The Savvy Little Monsters, for their strong quality and zero waste ethos, for their incredible pre loved products but most of all for their fun family orientated business smart idea. Go now and check them out it’s a must in my book.

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The Savvy Little Monsters Ltd have been awarded with our “recommended on MyBump2Baby badge” check out just some of their fantastic reviews.

 

Gemma says “Friendly and willing to go the extra mile. I’m so grateful for all the help that was gone into finding a toy that my baby loved to play with at the family centre. Highly recommended and will be going here again for all his toys. Thank you for being so friendly and wonderful x”

Jade says “Fabulous service and great customer service very friendly and kindly donated to our up and running baby group! X”

Charlotte says “Amazing little business, toys as good as new will define you be ordering more! Great service and quick delivery highly recommend Thankyou xx”