Every mother imagines they’ll do it differently, that they won’t end up with a house full of garish plastic, throw away things that aren’t designed for long term use. There are those who say it can’t be done. But we say it can – and here are some of our favourite items to prove it. Brought to you by the brands who are shaking up the world of mother and baby hood by bringing you beautiful, practical, well made pieces that are designed to be cherished or handed down to friends or further generatiions.
Check out our carefully curated guide of attractive baby products, bursting with design innovation, that you’ll want to keep for your own grandchildren.
Snuzpod Studio Bedside Crib, £149
Having pioneered the bedside crib category over ten years ago with the arrival of SnüzPod, Snüz has become a brand that is trusted by parents around the world to support safe, cosy sleep right next to mum or dad. The latest addition to the SnüzPod series – is the SnüzPod Studio. For modern parents with refined taste, this bedside crib combines urban style with optimum sleep comfort for your little one.
Available in 7 stylish colours that are sure to compliment your interior, The Studio Crib is easy to build, convenient and portable.
Available from www.snuz.co.uk
BellaMoon Pregnancy & Nursing(3-in-1) Pillow, £99
The crème-de-la-crème of pregnancy pillows, BellaMoon have sure earned their ‘market leading’ stripes. Not only are their pillows upholstered in handsome cotton prints, but they’re sustainably designed to adapt the moment baby is born into a nursing pillow which can then be used throughout infant-hood as a sit-up support.
The BellaMoon® 3-in-1 Pregnancy Pillow has been designed to provide intense comfort to you and your growing bump throughout your pregnancy journey, to aid those pain prone areas and provide support to pressure points in your neck, back and hips. Most importantly, The BellaMoon® 3-in-1 Pregnancy Pillow will afford you one of the best night’s sleep you’ve had in your life. Don’t be surprised if you catch your non-pregnant partner curled up with it when you turn your back, it is heaven indeed.
Available from www.bellamoon.co
This award-winning Natural Moses Basket from The Little Green Sheep provides a safe and chemical-free environment for your baby to spend their first six months. Made from strong palm leaf, the basket is both natural and robust with easy-to-pick-up handles for use around the home. The good folk at Little Green Sheep have proven once again, that practical can also be easy on the eye.
Pair with one of their Merino Baby Sheepskin Rugs for ultimate comfort and rustic style.
Available from www.thelittlegreensheep.co.uk
Kipling Camama Baby Bag with Changing Mat, £150.90
Kipling’s Camama Baby Changing Bag is built for stylish super mums, with a chic metallic design and lots of useful features. The Camama includes a wipeable changing mat, bottle holder, dummy holder and inside organisation for all of your baby’s needs. With an abundance of inside pockets and handy accessories, Camama is perfect for leisure use and it’s easy-to-clean too. Grab one for your cheeky little monkey today!
Available from www.kipling.com
Bumpsuit Armadillo Carrier, £300
American brand Bumpsuit, is fast becoming one of our favourites for mum and baby. Bumpsuit know that style and practicality don’t have to be an either/or situation, which is why their their Armadillo Carrier comes in a range of stylish colours and an on-trend boucle fabric.
As you’d expect with a name like ‘Armadillo’ the carrier is made from a plush, quilted shell, offering ultimate comfort and luxury for your little one, as well as for you. Padded lumbar supports and a well balanced design, give an overall feeling of lightness and provide the essential structure to support your back as your little one grows.
Available from www.bumpsuit.co
The Elodie X William Morris Soft Cotton Blanket – Owl & Willow, £34.90
Stockholm brand Elodie have a mantra ‘Making life with children even more beautiful’ and they’ve certainly lived up to that with their latest collab. This item is part of a unique collection created by Elodie using the well-known and deeply loved prints of legendary designer William Morris. Together with Morris & Co they have created a beautiful range of products adorned with some of his most cherished designs.
This buttery soft blanket is made with double layers of crinkled cotton that creates a warming yet airy feel. Young children will love the lightly structured surface as it gives them tactile stimulation. The frayed edges are another popular feature for little baby fingers to explore. A versatile blanket that just keeps getting softer with every wash.
Available from www.elodiedetails.com
Elodie Hooded Towel – Dalmation Dots, £35.90
Another beautifully made and adorable piece from Swedish brand Elodie, is this Dalmation Hooded Towel with floppy ears. Wrap this super soft lightweight towel around your baby after bath time to provide a perfect combination of function, comfort and cuteness! Made with high quality absorbent terrycloth on one side and luxuriously soft velour on the other, the Dalmation Dots Towel has been designed with cosiness in mind.
Available from www.elodiedetails.com
Sweet Dreamers Misty The Cloud 3 in 1 Night Light, £39.99
Don’t be fooled, hiding behind that innocent face, is some genius multifunctional design. 3 in 1 Misty the Cloud is a nursery thermometer, a sleep inducing light and a sleep trainer. Misty’s brilliance was recognised when she was recipient of the prestigious ABC Kids Expo Award of Distinction Winner of the Outstanding Tech Savvy Category. Use Misty’s 3 in 1 technology to monitor your baby’s nursery temperature; gently settle them to sleep with a choice of two soothing light shows and set the clever colour change sleep trainer to help your child know when it’s time to wake up.
Available from www.sweetdreamers.co.uk
Sweet Dreamers Ewan The Sheep Deluxe, £39.00
Expertly designed using the science of sleep to help little ones who struggle to settle at night. This uber cute cuddly toy mimics the comfort of the womb with soft red melatonin inducing glow and selection of ‘pink and white noise’ soothing sounds. There’s even an actual recording of a heartbeat and womb, to lull newborns and toddlers into a peaceful sleep!
Ewan Deluxe features an intelligent MoonMode smartCRY sensor, which is cleverly designed to automatically activate when baby stirs in the night, helping to resettle them. The smartCRY sensor listens for 4 hours – if your baby does not stir, it will automatically switch off, to help conserve battery life. Better still, the Deluxe also has a removable control pod so Ewan can be washed.
Available from www.sweetdreamers.co.uk
Sweet Dreamers Cuddledry Baby Towel, £35
The Sweet Dreamers Cuddledry is a super soft bamboo and cotton baby towel that attaches to the parent like an apron, keeping you dry and allowing you to lift and wrap your baby quickly and easily. Just pop the hood over your baby’s head, and simply cuddle them dry.
Available from www.sweetdreamers.co.uk
The Infantino Flip 4 in 1 Carrier, £36
Making babywearing truly adaptable, accessible, affordable, and stylish carrier from Infantino is a must. From fashion-led prints and classic looks, to its eco conscious design, there is a Flip for everyone!
Offering four convertible ergonomic carrying positions that can be used at appropriate developmental milestones from newborn to toddler. This durable, lightweiight carrier is perfect for all seasons or for use around the house.
