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Organic Baby Goodies

Brenda — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:00:49 +0000

Brenda writes…

Here are a selection of hot organic baby goodies, some have been featured on our sister site before but I thought they should have a viewing over here at TGF.

Organic Cable Knit Blanket

Made from 100% naturally coloured organic cotton, these cable knit blankets are soft and gentle for your bambino, perfect for those coming autumn days. Available in 2 sizes. Available from Blooming Marvellous. Prices are £25 – £39.50.

Natalie showcased on Bambino Goodies last week a whole pile of goodies from BG and TGF favourite, Fill Your Pants and the owner Laura who is quite the real nappy guru, has created a haven of organic and fairtrade products and clothing for mums and babies. Here are some of the new items in store.

Relax Me Gift Box Collection
Perfect to give as a gift to a new mum or buying it for yourself just for the hell of it. Full of organic essential oils and butters, the set includes lavender soap, lavender body moisturiser, clay facial mask, and a fairtrade gift message pebble. £22

‘Give Peas a Chance’ Hoodie

This embroidered hoodie will look very cool on your Little Green Radical and is made from pesticide-free Fairtrade certified cotton. In sizes 1-2 and 2-3 years. £19

Flexi Tots Fitted Nappy from Tots Bots
This is the new slim-fit nappy from Tots Bots which has been combined with maximum absorption with the microfibre core and is lined with bamboo velour. It also includes a detachable poppered pad and comes in two sizes. £9.25 each and get 5% off when you order 10 or more.

‘I Love Mummy Milk’ Organic Long-Sleeved T-shirt

This is a bestseller from the Lactivist, the Mother’s Milk Marketing Board, which helps to promote breastfeeding with a variety of products including this t-shirt. Available in sizes 3-6, 6-12, and 12-18 months. £14.99

Tots Bots Flexi Tot

NML — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:00:10 +0000

Fill Your Pants is a great online retailer for buying real nappies because they are not only provide objective, informative advice for anyone even thinking about trying out real nappies, but they also provide real descriptions and opinions so that you can make an informed choice.

They’ve now got the Tots Bots Flexi Tot which has been designed to provide a slim fit. It’s combined with maximum absorption with the microfibre core and is lined with bamboo velour. It also includes a detachable poppered pad and comes in two sizes.

What we love, is Laura, the owners personal opinion:

“Admittedly we were a little dubious about the Flexi-Tot initially, its photograph didn’t do it justice and we thought it looked a little ‘plasticy’. Then we saw it in person, and about fainted at its gorgeousness! It is so unbelievably soft, I just couldn’t wait to get it on my daughters bottom! It remains as our favourite fitted nappy, and has stayed just as soft as it was on day 1.

It is marketed as ‘super fast drying’ – and although it is indeed quicker than the Bamboozle, it still doesn’t compare to the drying speed of pocket nappies.

Overall, a fantastic fitted nappy- slim fitting, absorbent, and wonderfully soft.”

£9.25 each and get 5% off when you order 10 or more.

Spotlight on…Real Nappies

Brenda — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:00:06 +0000

Brenda writes…

Blueberry Minky One Size

The Blueberry Minky does not let you down. It is stylish (you have a choice of 12), has 2 rows of snaps so that it is easy to adjust as your bambino grows, an outer layer of laminated super soft minky which keeps the moisture in, and an inner layer of microfleece that keeps the bottom dry. You get a one size microfibre/hemp combo insert with each nappy, but it is possible to buy more if you want to. Available from Fill your pants for £17.99.

Wonderoos One Size Pocket Nappy

This real nappy is lined with a stretch, soft, stay dry fleece layer which is for keeping your bambinos skin dry and soft. They have their own unique leg bindings to give the maximum protection from red marks. The thickness of the nappy can be changed depending on what is needed. This simple to put on nappy negates the need for wraps or boosters etc. They are extremely quick to dry. They come in an array of 13 different colours. Available from Mothers Choice Nappies for £10.99.

Happy Heinys at Stratford Nappies

The Happy Heiny One Size nappy comes with 2 microfibre inserts, and you use the smaller one for when your bambino is tiny and the two together as they grow. You can adjust the nappy with the sets of poppers as your bambino grows. The outside of these birth to potty nappies are in a laminated polyester fabric in a choice of 15 colours. Available from Stratford Nappies for £12.99 each.