November 2, 2009
Just in case you're not entirely sure on how to fix your baby's pacifier to his or her personalised wooden pacifier clip chain, here are some instructions:
October 5, 2009
A new range of personalised dummy holders!
Do you use a dummy chain for your baby? You should do!
They're a simple but brilliant accessory to have. You fasten the dummy to the chain and clip it to your child's jacket or buggy. Like this you won't loose the dummy when your baby drops it or throws it away in one fo those baby tantrums... This also means that the dummy won't pick up nasty bacteria and other harmful things from the ground!
What's more, your baby can play with the chain, exploring the fun shapes and colours of the wooden beads.
In fact, your baby is likely to massage his or her teething gums on the beads which is why we are very careful to only use materials made of sweat and saliva-proof non-toxic materials with rounded edges. The chains conform to strict safety norms (DIN EN 12586) which means that the total length of the dummy holder (excluding fastening clip) doesn't exceed 22cm.
We know that your child can't yet read so won't really care about having his or her name on the dummy chain. But we also know that a dummy chain spelling out your child's name is a lovely gift and keepsake.
The nice thing about these dummy holders is that they're just-so accessories - small enough for your pocket, light enough to take along anywhere, fun to play with, really useful and very affordable!
September 24, 2009
So school has well and truely started again. The kids are a bit older and facing new adventures and challenges.
Swimming lessons, football, tennis... In fact, yesterday I went out to buy a tennis racket for my daughter - with a short stubby handle as it'd be too long for her otherwise. In October she'll be starting her first tennis lessons...
A good time to introduce more bag models. We already offer children's nylon rucksacks with their name embroidered on it - or backpacks for those who prefer that term. We also have small kiddies canvas and nylon shoulder bags with name and lots of fun designs.
Our latest addition are large personalisable sports, school and nappy bags. These can be personalised with the same fun motives as the smaller bags.
Whereas the smaller bags are great for young children and babies, the larger bags are also suitable for older children, teenagers, Mums & Dads or even Grannies & Grandpas. An ideal special gift for special people!
Alternatively you can have your name and favourite motive printed on a retro-style school, sports or nappy bag.
The choice is yours!
September 14, 2009
Hurray, we have a new collection of nappy cakes, trains and boats!
Due to popular request we've extended our range of nappy design gift ideas. They're all deliciously 'baked' with Pampers nappies and useful baby care products such as organic items from Weleda but also creams, soaps and lotions from Penaten, Babylove, Bebe etc. You decide yourself which brand of health care products you want.
Each cake is also decorated with a variety of eye-catching bits and bobs such a a musical toy, a hooded bathrobe, lunch set, baby shoes - even a potty!
If the nappy creation is meant to be for a really unique baby then it's a great idea to choose a design with personalised molton cloth, hat or dummy chain - these will spell out the name of your baby!
You also get to choose what size nappies you'd like. After all, babies quickly grow out of the smallest sizes!
August 19, 2009
Back-to-school bags
What a fantastic Summer! With so much sun, friends & family staying, swimming in the Amstel river...I've not been sitting still for long enough to blog....
But the Summer holidays are almost over and my eldest goes back to school next week. High time to start thinking about what she'll need and what she wants. Kids can be quite fussy - even at 5!
So why not make your kid feel really special by giving him or her a brand-new school bag for the start of the new school year! But not just any old bag, it has to reflect the uniqueness of its bearer - a bag spelling out his or her name!
We have children's schoulder bags made of canvas or nylon or children's rucksacks in many different colours to choose from. Mother-of-3 and pregnant with baby 4, Tatjana, should know what unique kids want. She has loads of fun motives to embroider on the bag and will embroider your child's name on his or her very own school bag!
Well, I call them school bags but my son also takes his bag to day-care. In fact, it's a regular companion to him when we go on car journeys as he always wants to take along his cars etc.
But the Summer holidays are almost over and my eldest goes back to school next week. High time to start thinking about what she'll need and what she wants. Kids can be quite fussy - even at 5!
So why not make your kid feel really special by giving him or her a brand-new school bag for the start of the new school year! But not just any old bag, it has to reflect the uniqueness of its bearer - a bag spelling out his or her name!
We have children's schoulder bags made of canvas or nylon or children's rucksacks in many different colours to choose from. Mother-of-3 and pregnant with baby 4, Tatjana, should know what unique kids want. She has loads of fun motives to embroider on the bag and will embroider your child's name on his or her very own school bag!
Well, I call them school bags but my son also takes his bag to day-care. In fact, it's a regular companion to him when we go on car journeys as he always wants to take along his cars etc.
June 30, 2009
June 11, 2009
Air travel with your baby and toddler
For many of us, air travel is part of our lives – as we go on holidays, business trips, visit friends or relatives… but for children, flying can be an adventure beyond imagination!!! Some love it, some hate it and others will be indifferent - as long as they're with their trusted parent.
In any case it's good to plan ahead and travel prepared otherwise even your 50 min short flight (or however long your flying) will feel like you're flying to the end of the world!
Tips for flying with your baby:
* have plenty of fluid to give your baby during the flight and make sure that she’s drinking or eating during take off and landing. That way you’ll automatically get her to ‘equalize’, that is adjust to the changes in air cabin pressure by swallowing.
* however, taking fluids on board is not necessarily that straight forward these days with heightened safety measures. Custom officials may ask you to open a milk carton/ bottle and sample the contents in front of their eyes – regardless of the fact that this may spoil the milk for your baby or leave you stuck with an open carton. You should definitely check with your airline what types of restrictions are currently in place before you pack your bags!!
* if you’re breast feeding then you’re obviously not going to have any problems with taking extra fluids on board so if you’re about to travel somewhere by plane it may well be worth delaying weaning your baby off your breast until after your trip.
* a spare set of clothing for your baby and enough nappies to last you the journey are a definite must, too! In fact, take an extra top for yourself, just in case your baby’s sick all over you. I once sat for a good two hours with semi-digested banana vomit down my cleavage because my daughter was sick all over me and I had no choice but to hold on to her for the rest of the trip without being able to clean myself up properly – of course I’d brought an extra set of clothing for my daughter so she was nice and clean again once I got her changed…
* toys for distracting a little baby are also a good idea although small babies don’t need much more than an un-inflated balloon or the inboard magazine to tear apart.
* depending on how long you’re travelling your baby is likely to want to sleep during the flight so you might want to reserve a bassinet for a long-haul flight and take your baby’s sleeping clothes along (including sleeping bag). If you’re travelling by yourself and the flight is not fully booked, try and ask that the seat next to you remains unoccupied as you can always rest your baby on it when your shoulders have gone all stiff from holding her in the same position.
When you are travelling with a toddler most of the above points also apply although you need to be a bit more adventurous with your snacks and toys.
* thick short pencils and something to draw on are always a favourite but don’t take felt tips as you’re bound to loose the tops and your toddler will start colouring the seat in front of you!
* in fact, your toddler is likely to show real interest in the seat and person sitting in front or behind you anyway. Whilst you can sort of discourage constant kicking of the seat in front of you or prevent your toddler from pulling the hair of the person sitting in it, you won’t be able to stop a tantrum if you’re being too restrictive. This’ll be worse if your child is suffering from air sickness so take nose drops and baby paracetamol just in case!
* although you’re generally discouraged from allowing your toddler to run around the plane, you should definitely allow your child some exercise if the alternative are yells - it's not fair on your child, you, your fellow travellers and even the stewardesses! Remember that sitting still for a long period of time is totally unnatural for a young child and you should just apologise to your fellow travellers in advance of your child playing up if you know he may be difficult during the flight. On the other hand, your toddler might be so excited by the whole adventure of being in an plane, maybe even seeing the captain and cockpit and playing with the window blinds that you’ll have no problems whatsoever!
Final word of wisdom: before the end of your flight you’re likely to be pretty exhausted from all the damage-limitation exercises if you have an active toddler with you so make sure to rest if he's finally sleeping, too!
For many of us, air travel is part of our lives – as we go on holidays, business trips, visit friends or relatives… but for children, flying can be an adventure beyond imagination!!! Some love it, some hate it and others will be indifferent - as long as they're with their trusted parent.
In any case it's good to plan ahead and travel prepared otherwise even your 50 min short flight (or however long your flying) will feel like you're flying to the end of the world!
Tips for flying with your baby:
* have plenty of fluid to give your baby during the flight and make sure that she’s drinking or eating during take off and landing. That way you’ll automatically get her to ‘equalize’, that is adjust to the changes in air cabin pressure by swallowing.
* however, taking fluids on board is not necessarily that straight forward these days with heightened safety measures. Custom officials may ask you to open a milk carton/ bottle and sample the contents in front of their eyes – regardless of the fact that this may spoil the milk for your baby or leave you stuck with an open carton. You should definitely check with your airline what types of restrictions are currently in place before you pack your bags!!
* if you’re breast feeding then you’re obviously not going to have any problems with taking extra fluids on board so if you’re about to travel somewhere by plane it may well be worth delaying weaning your baby off your breast until after your trip.
* a spare set of clothing for your baby and enough nappies to last you the journey are a definite must, too! In fact, take an extra top for yourself, just in case your baby’s sick all over you. I once sat for a good two hours with semi-digested banana vomit down my cleavage because my daughter was sick all over me and I had no choice but to hold on to her for the rest of the trip without being able to clean myself up properly – of course I’d brought an extra set of clothing for my daughter so she was nice and clean again once I got her changed…
* toys for distracting a little baby are also a good idea although small babies don’t need much more than an un-inflated balloon or the inboard magazine to tear apart.
* depending on how long you’re travelling your baby is likely to want to sleep during the flight so you might want to reserve a bassinet for a long-haul flight and take your baby’s sleeping clothes along (including sleeping bag). If you’re travelling by yourself and the flight is not fully booked, try and ask that the seat next to you remains unoccupied as you can always rest your baby on it when your shoulders have gone all stiff from holding her in the same position.
When you are travelling with a toddler most of the above points also apply although you need to be a bit more adventurous with your snacks and toys.
* thick short pencils and something to draw on are always a favourite but don’t take felt tips as you’re bound to loose the tops and your toddler will start colouring the seat in front of you!
* in fact, your toddler is likely to show real interest in the seat and person sitting in front or behind you anyway. Whilst you can sort of discourage constant kicking of the seat in front of you or prevent your toddler from pulling the hair of the person sitting in it, you won’t be able to stop a tantrum if you’re being too restrictive. This’ll be worse if your child is suffering from air sickness so take nose drops and baby paracetamol just in case!
* although you’re generally discouraged from allowing your toddler to run around the plane, you should definitely allow your child some exercise if the alternative are yells - it's not fair on your child, you, your fellow travellers and even the stewardesses! Remember that sitting still for a long period of time is totally unnatural for a young child and you should just apologise to your fellow travellers in advance of your child playing up if you know he may be difficult during the flight. On the other hand, your toddler might be so excited by the whole adventure of being in an plane, maybe even seeing the captain and cockpit and playing with the window blinds that you’ll have no problems whatsoever!
Final word of wisdom: before the end of your flight you’re likely to be pretty exhausted from all the damage-limitation exercises if you have an active toddler with you so make sure to rest if he's finally sleeping, too!
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