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Arket’s eco-friendly new baby range means you can stock your tot’s wardrobe with a clear conscience

THE GREEN SCENE ARKET has expanded its already manyfeathered bow with the launch of a newborn and baby collection made exclusively from responsibly-sourced and natural materials such as organic cotton, merino wool and recycled polyester. Supporting a no-waste initiative, each piece was designed for durability and to be passed on to others, with clever details that allow garments to follow the child’s growth. Choose from bodysuits, rompers, overalls, T-shirts, cardis and socks in a colourful array of adorable styles. From £4, arket.com

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DESIGN-LED BABY INTERIORS COMPANY MOKEE HAS ANNOUNCED A PLEDGE TO HAVE ALL OF ITS PACKAGING MADE FROM RECYCLABLE MATERIAL BY JUNE THIS YEAR. THE BRAND HAS BEEN USING ONLY COTTON AND PAPER BAGS FOR SMALLER PRODUCTS SINCE THE END OF 2019. MOKEE WILL ALSO CUT DOWN ON PAPER BY SENDING EMAIL RECEIPTS. MOKEE.EU

In the clear Clean skin, clear conscience is sustainable adult-andbaby skincare brand, Skin Sapiens’ motto. Completely natural, 100 per cent vegan and kind to sensitive skin, the brand uses very few ingredients, all of which are clearly listed on the packaging. Skin Sapiens is also part of 1% for the Planet, meaning one per cent of each sale goes to climate-change charities. From £7, skinsapiens.com

BABES IN THE WOOD Baby interiors brand Bobby Rabbit is treating us to a brand new Bedtime Story collection for little ones’ bedrooms. Forest Friends, a story written by Bobby Rabbit founder Nicky King, is the stu– of whimsical woodland childhood dreams. In an earthy palette of beige, grey, green and ochre, the playful line features a wooden cabin bed, an indoor tipi ideal for story time and an adorable range of Forest Friend toys, from foxes and badgers to snakes. From £4.50, bobbyrabbit.co.uk

A SPRING IN THEIR STEP British brand Poco Nido has done it again with a beautiful new line of comfy, stylish shoes for the smallest of feet this summer. Bursting with tutti-frutti prints, the barefoot-friendly designs feature the label’s signature pull-on-stay-on technology and grippy suede soles, ideal for outdoor adventures. £19, poconido.com

RECENT SALES DATA COLLECTED AND ANALYSED BY LEADING BRA BRAND BRAVADO HAS REVEALED THAT 63% OF EXPECTANT MUMS ARE WEARING A SPORTS BRA RATHER THAN SPECIFIC MATERNITYWEAR BRAS DURING THEIR PREGNANCY, WHILE 42% OF WOMEN AREN’T INVESTING IN NURSING BRAS UNTIL THEIR LITTLE ONE ARRIVES. BRAVADODESIGNS.COM

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Hung up on you... Fall with Grace creates bespoke handmade clothes hangers for your little one’s clothes. Born in a workshop deep in the West Sussex countryside, each order is personally processed and hand engraved with love by brother-andsister team Katie and Mark, using the fi nest Old English Oak wood. Engrave your hanger with baby’s name, birth or christening date and create a gift and keepsake you’ll be sure to treasure forever. From £35, fallwithgrace.co.uk

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HOME SWEET HOME International Swedish fashion company Lindex have expanded their very popular baby line to include a Baby Home line of stylish pieces to brighten up bedrooms. Made from organic cotton and recycled polyester, the unisex range includes bedding, towels, soft toys and storage baskets in playful animal print and timeless Scandi patterns. From £5.99, lindex.com

SERIOUS FOAM-O Looking for a playmat that o…ers plenty of crawl-space fun without sacrificing your carefully-styled interiors? Gus + Beau’s premium foam-tile designs come in a muted palette of simple patterns. With each set comprising six wipe-clean tiles that fit together to make a rug-sized soft spot, tummy time has never looked so good! £70, gusandbeau.com

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BEST OF THE BLOGS The internet is awash with information but these brilliant bloggers cut to the chase with honest and practical advice

LAURA’S LOVELY BLOG Mum to Logan, Aria and Bodhi, Laura lives in Berkshire with her family and their dog Florence. Her delightfully readable blog is an expression of all her loves, from motherhood and feminism to TV and handbags. Previously an editor, Laura reviews kids’ books and writes about getting little ones into reading. Her husband Ben contributes a weekly column, covering everything from family recipes to fatherhood. laurasummers.co.uk

KATIE ELLISON Katie likes to document her life as wife to Jon and mother to Mads, Lottie and Wren through storytelling, photography and videos. The family section of her blog is a beautifully photographed selection of posts covering everything from travel, home life, school, fitness tips, and snaps of their lovely pup Rolo. Follow for gorge fashion inspo, holiday tips, precious moments and one of the most pleasing Insta feeds ever. katieellison.co.uk

LE COIN DE MEL Mother-of-four Mel’s family blog is her own creative space, where she shares ramblings, recipes and the ups and downs of family life, from allergies to adventures. Her main passion is food, and the delicious kid-friendly meals on her blog are inventive, inclusive and truly mouth-watering, from curried fish fingers to almond granola. Mel also has a crafty corner with homemade gifts and planet-saving home tips. lecoindemel.com

KATE FREUD Editor-at-large Baby news roundup

If you’re looking for a brand that just screams summer, look no further than Sproet & Sprout, whose new collection is full of handdrawn cockatoos, lifebuoys and exotic tigers on earthy tones such as curcuma, mango and tropical green. The sustainable brand also uses the softest cotton, guaranteeing comfort and style in equal measure for your little one.

DUMMY RUN As someone who clearly remembers the mixed blessing a dummy can be (you’re thrilled they take it at a six weeks when they’re screaming, then it’s one hell of a battle getting them to give it up when they’re two!), these new mini UV Portable Sterilisers from Munchkin are genius. They kill 99.99 per cent of bacteria and viruses in just 59 seconds, making life on the go with little ones in tow just that little bit easier.

SNUZ BUZZ In a sea of neutrals and pastel shades, it’s lovely to see these punchy new bedding designs from sleep brand, Snuz. The rainbow, star and polka-dot themes are now featured across the cot, cot bed, crib and Moses basket ranges, ensuring a little cheer is added to any nursery scheme.

SUMMER VIBES With summer, thankfully, just around the corner, I am already getting excited about the kids’ new-season wardrobes. That said, Willow is definitely going through a wearing-very-little-phase, so I’m hoping she’ll compromise with Spanish brand Bobo Choses’ beautiful soft cotton harem pants in a variety of wild prints, including blue spots, leopard and my personal favourite, hearts. When you’re two years old there isn’t really a need to wear much else...

Pack a punch of colour in your baby’s nursery with these beautiful prints from Snuz. From £17.95, snuz.co.uk Colourful Dutch brand Sproet & Sprout is preparing us for summer with its sunny shades. Available from alexandalexa.com

Make life on the run a little simpler with this pocket-size dummy steriliser from Munchkin. £19.99, munchkin.com

The softest cotton is used for these Bobo Choses harem pants, making them ideal for keeping your little one cool this summer. £41, smallable.com

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