Babywearing with BabyBjorn

Babywearing is the practice of wearing or carrying your baby in a sling or carrier.  It has recently gained popularity and is advocated by followers of the principles of attachment parenting.  It is also a method of baby transport which allows the parent's hands to be free.  It encourages social interaction and allows baby to see their surroundings as an adult would.  Leaving the pushchair at home allows a new freedom to parents and their babies to discover the world together.

BabyBjorn offered me the chance to try out one of their baby carriers.  Although Freddy is nearing the top end weight wise, I really wanted to try out babywearing and find out exactly what it would be like to experience the closeness and practicalities of this beneficial practice.

I received a gorgeous Limited Edition Pop Green Carrier from BabyBjorn.  I was hugely impressed by how beautifully designed it was and how intuitive it was to use.  I'd used a sling before with one of my eldest children and remember it being far too complicated and very uncomfortable to wear. Things have really moved on... BabyBjorn's Carrier is incredibly comfortable with an even distribution of weight across my shoulders with the wide, padded straps.  It feels secure and safe.  All the adjustments are made in the front making it really user friendly.  It is suitable from birth and grows with your child with three positions and with baby facing inward or outward depending on their age and developmental stage.  A marvellous investment to carry your baby from day one through to toddlerhood.

When we go for a day out or a walk, one or the other of us usually ends up carrying Freddy because he gets tired and cranky and wants the closeness and comfort being held.  The BabyBjorn carrier was a perfect solution for this.  He enjoyed being able to see the world while being securely and closely carried.  Having my hands free made me feel much safer holding him and allowed me to use my hands where necessary to open doors, carry my bag or hold my daughter's hand.

He was on the size limit of the carrier, but the adjustable strap made it plenty big enough for him to use.  I just wish I'd discovered it sooner.  It is such a natural thing to do and something I'd highly recommend to parents.

BabyBjorn have a range of carriers and accessories designed with love and care to make carrying your precious load a safe, joyous and comfortable experience.  Suitable from birth, there is sure to be a carrier to suit everyone's needs.

BabyBjorn Baby's First Cup

We have tested quite a few beakers and drinking cups recently.  Freddy is getting pretty good at independent eating and drinking and I've found the range of utensils available to ease this process to be really varied.  There really is an option for every baby out there.

When Baby Bjorn contacted me with a view to testing their Baby Cup I was intrigued to find out more. BabyBjorn  is celebrating 50 years of happy babies and happy parents!  Since 1961 they have been simplifying everyday life for families with innovative products.  Their Kitchen Range includes products to make mealtimes fun and to nurture independent feeding for toddlers with tiny hands and strong wills.  Their designs are well conceived with every detail taken into account!

Baby's First Cup is BPA Free, suitable from 8 months, easy to grip, with a stable non-slip base.  When it arrived it really was quite unique and different to all the other cups I'd come across on the market.  It was a small, goblet shaped, open topped cup with a wide green base.

The ergonimically designed cup makes a perfect transitional step to drinking from a glass like mum and dad!  It stands firm on its base and is difficult to topple.  It holds 100ml of drink and has graduated markings on the side of the cup.  The rim is nicely rounded with no hard edges and the cup is to easy grip. It is dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe.

I was a little nervous about giving an open topped cup to my unpredictable toddler.  But I needn't have worried.  He took to it straight away and it was easy for him to drink from.  His little hands gripped it perfectly well.  He was able to set it down on his table without any problems and it was very stable.

Freddy was clearly impressed with his drinking cup and didn't make a mess at all.  BabyBjorn really have got the design spot on.  He was very careful with his drink, and clearly felt independent and grown-up.

The cup is priced at £8.99 and is available in blue, pink and green for spring!  It is a really durable cup and I think it will last well.  He will be able to use it for a long time so it justifies the price tag.

For more information and stockists see the website http://www.babybjorn.co.uk/
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*I will be reviewing the BabyBjorn Baby Carrier Original soon...watch this space!!*