Reviews by Jo Hallworth BTP Bumble with Popolini Vento Cover Bumble nappies are handmade by Alison, in Oxfordshire, from soft cotton towelling. They are made in the traditional stitched and turned style making them look like a classic washable nappy for those who like terry towelling nappies but don’t want to fold them! The Bumble …
JUNO Best Buy Awards -Reusable Nappies
Recommendations by Jo Hallworth Tickle Tots All-in-Two Nappy The Tickle Tots All-in-Two is a two-part nappy system consisting of an outer waterproof shell with ‘snap-in’ absorbent boosters. The outer layer shells can be used a couple of times before being washed by simply wiping them down between changes (if not soiled or wet) and snapping in …
The Healing Power of Babywearing
How Shabs Kwofie overcame postnatal depression “My daughter was born via emergency caesarean – not at all the way that I had expected the birth to go. Due to the lack of support (and not being aware that support even existed!), my breastfeeding journey also fell flat on its face within days. I felt like …
CLOTHING REVIEWS
Reviews by Saffia Farr, Vanessa Hennigan, Terry James, Vicky Smith and Alex Turner Long-sleeve T-shirt The ethos of Beeboobuzz is to offer a range of bright, bold, gender-neutral clothes for children. This T-shirt comes in a choice of seven colours – we tried the purple one, which is fantastic! My daughter loves the little bee …
Physical Support
Physical Support Zoë Woodman discusses carrying and its impact on adverse childhood experiences Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are specific circumstances that occur before the age of 18 years. They occur in all socio-economic groups, all over the world, and they can have a long-lasting and far-reaching impact on those who experience them. The original ACE …
Dads and babywearing
Oscha Slings explain why they believe dads should carry their children As concepts of masculinity shift and change, some men are wondering how they will fit into the role of ‘father’. The parenting role men have traditionally taken can look very different from the modern man’s outlook on fatherhood. As fathers-to-be and fathers-to-be-again, looking for …