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welcome to the 2019 Parent & Baby Awards LUX Life introduced the Parent & Baby Awards to seek out and reward the best the Parent & Baby industry has to offer. In an industry where new and exciting products emerge daily, it is our promise to provide our readers with an honest and comprehensive view of the very best products and services on the market. The bond between parent and baby is unique from any other connection we as humans can forge; therefore, the need to constantly seek and perfect products and solutions, which facilitate the care and nurturing of our most cherished members of society, is ingrained in our DNA. Nowadays parents are growingly aware of the threats toxic products can have on our little miracles, which is why the baby products industry has seen a boom in organic and eco- friendly toys, food products, clothing and ointments. The LUX Life Parent & Baby Awards offers clear commentary and careful analysis of each of our short-listed nominees, taking into consideration customer reviews and feedback as well as the brand, or companies, dedication to safety and innovation. With the recent rise in holistic parental support and services such as hypno-birthing, pregnancy massage and mediation to assist in the calm and safe delivery of our children, the Parent & Baby Awards is proud to be open to all businesses, regardless of size or annual turnover, including a comprehensive category listing including; baby clothing, nursing and feeding as well as developmental learning and sensory play to ensure no sector is over-looked. Laura Brookes - Senior Editor Phone: +44 (0) 203 970 0082 Email: l.brookes@aiglobalmedialtd.com Website: www.lux-review.com
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6. Private Midwives: Best Midwifery Service - UK & Ireland 8. Glebe Kids: Private Nursery of the Year 2019 - Hertfordshire 9. Kidz on Trend: Best Ethically Sourced Children’s Clothing Retailers - England 10. Lovekins Pty Ltd: Best Natural & Organic Baby Skincare Range 2019 - Australia & Premium Nappy Range of the Year 2019 - Australia & Best Natural Feminine Hygiene Range 2019 - Australia 11. L’il Fraser Collection: Most Stylish Baby Wrap 2019 - Australia 12. ABC Design GmbH: Best Baby Strollers & Accessories Manufacturer - Germany 13. Bran-New International Co., Ltd: Best Compact Baby Stroller (Keenz Air Plus) 14. Naturens Syster: Best European Baby Bedding Textile Company 2019 15. Shoosha Truly Organic: Best Organic Family Skincare Brand 2019 - Canada 16. Mama Bamboo: Emerging Eco-Baby Brand of the Year 2019 – UK & Best Eco Nappy Product: Bamaboo Nappies 17. MadeGood: Best Healthy Children’s Snack Manufacturer - Europe 18. Bambinos Childcare Centres: Most Outstanding Childcare Providers 2019 - Plymouth 19. Gabe & Grace Ltd: Best Luxury Pram Liner Producer - UK 20. Tobi Kindermöbel GmbH & Co. KG: Best German Baby & Children’s Bed: Tobi® All in One 21. Wombat & Co. London: Most Innovative Mother & Babywear Company - UK
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Private Midwives Best Midwifery Service - UK & Ireland Pregnancy is a wonderful time for mothers-to-be, with the excitement of a new arrival permeating all those around. However, it can also come with feelings of anxiety, frustration and apprehension. Enter Private Midwives, a provider of individualised, personal midwifery care to clients across the UK and Ireland. Having secured their spot as the best midwifery service as part of LUX Life’s Parent and Baby Awards for 2019, we examine what makes their service so successful.
When it comes to having a baby, the excitement should always outweigh the nervousness, and a huge part of that comes down to having the right midwife. With Private Midwives, each midwife works a case-load model to ensure they are available 24/7 and that the parent-to-be has complete continuity of care from a known, trusted, and experienced midwife. Working in collaboration with the NHS and HSE, care is seamless and coordinated, always putting the needs and comfort of the mother first. From preparation and parent education before the baby arrives, to intensive breast feeding support, post-natal care, and homemaking support, Private Midwives tailor each package of care to meet the client needs. Every aspect of the care is individualised and personalised, using nationally recommended best practice guidelines to optimise safety. The mother and her family are always at the centre of decision-making, as the midwives offer knowledge to help with informed choices which balances safety and a positive birthing experience. Employing around seventy midwives, the firm hires experienced staff who are fully committed to a case-loading model of care. Private Midwives’ staff are regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in England, or the Nursing and Midwifery Page 6 www.lux-review.com
Board of Ireland (NMBI), and undergo annual training to maintain excellent clinical skills and knowledge. They are also regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission. Midwives are always on-call for their clients, ensuring that they are available to support and advise whenever they are needed. Once labour commences, Private Midwives are able to provide vital care in either the home or a hospital setting to help with the safe arrival of the baby. At the heart of the firm’s work is a strong desire to deliver a positive birth experience for not just the mother, but the family as a whole and especially the baby. The continued success of Private Midwives is down to their continuously high levels of quality in ensuring that all members of a family have a positive and memorable birth experience. With the comfort of mother and child paramount to a midwife’s work, this UK and Irish firm is setting the standard for quality care.
Company: Private Midwives Contact: Linda Bryceland Website: https://privatemidwives.com/
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Glebe Kids Private Nursery of the Year 2019 - Hertfordshire Located in the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside, Glebe Kids is a multiaward-winning nursery and play centre dedicated to giving children aged two to five years old the best possible start to life at ‘big school’. In celebration of the establishment’s win in this year’s Parent and Baby Awards we share an overview of the services it provides. As modern life becomes increasingly busy many parents search for trusted childcare providers who can offer stimulating and safe care for their precious little ones. One such provider is Glebe Kids, a renowned nursery dedicated to offering high quality care and education in a home from home environment. The nursery offers breakfast clubs, morning sessions, lunch clubs and afternoon play sessions for children aged between two and five years old. Glebe Kids was created by new owners Anna and Kent in 2004. As parents themselves, the pair wanted to offer a safe but vibrant space for children to get ready for life at big school. In the past 15 years, Glebe Kids has grown from a one room nursery with 3 staff to a three room provider with 14 teachers. The nursery also boasts three dedicated outdoor spaces including an adventure garden!
Full and part time flexible places are on offer from this high quality childcare provider, which is renowned for its expert SEN provision and commitment to inclusion. The management team is constantly evaluating the nursery’s processes and policies. They ensure that all the nursery’s play and learning opportunities are not only in line with the current legislative framework but also represent best practice in all areas. Ultimately, Glebe Kids’ core focus is to ensure that play empowers the children in its care and supports their right to make their own choices, find solutions to their problems and develop in their own ways. This will remain a core value for the nursery as it looks towards a bright future.
Company: Glebe Kids Contact: Kent Atkinson Website: https://www.glebekids.co.uk/
The secret to the success of Glebe Kids is its team of incredible teachers: offering more than just a childcare service, they encourage children to be confident, independent and to develop their own personalities and selfesteem. Drawing on their vast experience and knowledge, the nursery’s expert team select resources and activities that provide the children with first hand experiences and allow them to build their own curiosities, develop their language and mathematical thinking, expand their imagination and develop their social relationships. The result is exceptionally high outcomes for the children, exceeding both local and national standards. Page 8 www.lux-review.com
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Kidz on Trend Best Ethically Sourced Children’s Clothing Retailers - England Kidz on Trend is a specialist stockist of organic cotton and ethical sourced children’s clothing and accessories. In celebration of the firm’s win in this year’s Parent and Baby Awards we profile it and share an insight into the unique products it has to offer.
As consumers increasingly focus on reducing their carbon footprint and eschew traditional ‘fast fashion’ in favour of buying quality, ethically sourced investment pieces, many companies are exploring ways to provide the quality and style that clients desire. Often it can be tough to combine the latest trends and styles with ethical sourcing, and this is particularly true of children’s clothing. Once company that is working to overcome these challenges is Kidz on Trend, which since its inception, has worked hard to act as the ultimate one-stop shop for organic, ethically sourced children and baby clothing and accessories. Alongside the quality brands of ethically sourced, sustainable children’s clothing, Kidz on Trend also takes great pride in its customer service. The firm’s team send out packages promptly and efficiently and deal with all queries as quickly as possible. It is this client-focused approach that has helped the firm to welcome many customers back time and again to purchase new products. It also sets the firm apart from its competitors in the industry and marks it out as a great option for those parents seeking quality children’s products that are good for both them and the environment. With clothing ranges from birth to 10 years provided from brands including Frugi, Blade & Rose, Kite, Toby Tiger, Maxomorra, Piccalilly and Didriksons, Kidz on Trend is able to offer its clients the best of everything, all in one place. Recently, Kidz on Trend has expanded its product range to include ethically sourced and ecologically friendly home items to suit a wide variety of tastes. This latest development www.lux-review.com Page 9
will help the company to support even more clients and offer them the chance to purchase quality products and rest assured that they are not damaging the environment or the societies in which they were made. Looking ahead, Kidz on Trend will continue to enhance its offering in order to cater to even more consumers and help them to make sustainable choices that benefit them and future generations.
Company: Kidz on Trend Contact: Tracey Heseltine Website: https://kidzontrend.co.uk/
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Lovekins Pty Ltd Best Natural & Organic Baby Skincare Range 2019 - Australia & Premium Nappy Range of the Year 2019 - Australia & Best Natural Feminine Hygiene Range 2019 - Australia From humble beginnings providing a range of natural baby care solutions, Lovekins Pty Ltd has risen to become a key player in today’s skincare and feminine hygiene spaces. As we celebrate the firm’s win in the 2019 Parent & Baby Awards, following on from its success in last year’s programme, we share a unique insight into how far the company has come and how far it still has to go.
A highly-regarded Australian wellbeing and skincare company, Lovekins specialises in a range of natural and organic pregnancy, baby skincare and personal care products. Its creative and natural range is the brainchild of its Founder and CEO Amanda Essery. She is a sixth-generation Australian Chinese woman, born and raised in Darwin, The Northern Territory. Heavily influenced by Indigenous Australian culture, Amanda shares a strong connection with her nurturing land. Amanda created Lovekins to manage her daughter, Heidi’s dry skin condition with native Australian superfoods. From offering a small range of products inspired by natural ingredients, the firm has grown and thrived. Through the growth of its baby skincare range, Lovekins extended to nappies to complement the baby category. The company launched its nappy range in June 2019, and it consists of eight different product lines to cater for every baby size.
With the brand notion of “Infinite Possibilities” that every child has the freedom to be what they want to be, the nappies were created together with Alicia Coutts OAM, a mother of two, multiOlympic medallist and Australian Swimming Champion who is dedicated to providing natural alternatives to traditional products. Such a product has led to an even greater range of solutions. On the road to holistic wellness, Amanda realised that self-care was pertinent to herself and fellow sisters. As a result, Lovekins Women feminine hygiene range was a natural attrition to the Lovekins brand to support women on their toxic-free and healthy living journey. Now a pioneer in the feminine hygiene space, Lovekins is the first company in Australia to innovate Non-Adhesive Core technology with no binding adhesives used in the core section of the sanitary pad. The result is a reliable product that ensures that women can enjoy their lives free from worry about the environment, their health or embarrassing leaks. Ultimately, Lovekins vision is to improve the health and happiness of women and babies by empowering them with unique Australian products. As part of this focus, the company supports local communities by using sustainable native ingredients. Its eco-friendly products provide families with a simpler approach to parenting to enable future generations to thrive and be healthy. This will remain central to the firm’s philosophy over the coming years as it strives to offer wellness solutions that women and their babies can rely on.
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L’il Fraser Collection Most Stylish Baby Wrap 2019 - Australia Australian-owned L’il Fraser crafts stylish and comfortable baby swaddles designed to create a safe and relaxing environment for young babies. We profile the firm to find out more about its creative product offering.
Since its inception L’il Fraser has paved its way as the go-to brand for baby swaddles and cot sets. Today, the company offers a stylish range of baby sheets, swaddles and cot sets made from pure cotton. All of the firm’s products have been designed to address the needs of parenthood, because its team understand the needs of parenthood and have crafted their products around their own experience and understanding. The firm’s baby wraps were designed by founder Kate McIntosh in early 2004 during pregnancy with her son, and as such they were created by someone with the experience to offer a unique product that will meet the needs of new parents and their babies. Her son Oscar was born four weeks prematurely and even though he was 5lbs 10, Kate was unable to find a wrap that was big enough to keep him wrapped up tightly enough to promote the feeling of the womb but also have the ability to enable him to move. The perfect baby wrap had to address a number of important elements. It had to be large enough to accommodate babies of all sizes and have enough stretch to allow freedom of movement without unwrapping during their precious sleep time. Therefore, Kate designed her own solution, and the L’il Fraser Collection was born. In creating her collection, she also created a unique weaving technique to ensure a natural stretch without synthetic fibres being used in the manufacturing process. As a result of this parent-focused approach, many new and experienced mothers recommend L’il Fraser to those who want to create a comfortable, nurturing and attractive environment for their baby.
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Renowned for its nursery style, the L’il Fraser Collection has been designed to accommodate babies of all shapes and sizes. Its collection has been created to allow new parents to express their individuality and keep their baby safe and comfortable at the same time. Looking ahead, L’il Fraser will continue to enhance its product offering to meet the needs of parents in today’s market.
Company: L’il Fraser Collection Contact: Katie McIntosh Website: https://www.lilfrasercollection.com/
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ABC Design GmbH Best Baby Strollers & Accessories Manufacturer - Germany The birth of a new baby is a miraculous time for parents, experiencing new joy and laughter. However, it can also be stressful and the last thing any parents wants is a faulty or easily-broken pushchair. German firm ABC Design GmbH are amongst the world’s leading providers of high-quality baby and toddler products, and have recently launched their luxurious Diamond Edition collection of prams, pushchairs and strollers.
Founded thirty years ago, ABC Design was brought to life by Dietmar Fischer who capitalised upon the idea of selling highquality children’s products at a cost-effective ratio across Germany. What started as a medium-sized family business has quickly evolved into a large-scale manufacturing firm that develop, produce and market pushchairs and accessories to more than forty countries worldwide. New parents seldom think of luxury and comfort when they have a baby, but ABC Design are changing minds with their exclusive Diamond Edition collection of prams, pushchairs and strollers. Superior fabric choices lend themselves to the top quality that can be felt, admired and experienced. Drawing on their extensive experience within the industry, each fabric is chosen carefully and undergoes thorough testing to ensure suitability. Polished frames are made of high-quality chrome, delivering a stylish look whether off the beaten track or strutting through the city centre. Gone are the clunky and bulky wheels of strollers past, replaced with white and coloured wheels that give an individual touch without compromising elegant manoeuvrability. Diamonds seams stitched into the tan leatherette handles offer sophisticated touch for the ultimate luxury finish.
Chrome chassis and tan handles are coupled with melange fabric to create a truly luxurious finish on the selection of Diamond Edition models. ABC Design are also launching an edition in rose gold just before Christmas, making the most of the fashion and trends of the moment. Technology is also incorporated into each pushchair design, with parents able to download an app that allows them to control the colour and flashing pattern of the lights that can be added to any pram. The app also contains features such as a health tracker, upto-date news from ABC Design, store locator, service information, and instruction manual. Famed for their accessories, ABC Design also offer original items that can enhance safety, protection, flexibility, comfort and peace of mind for parent and baby alike. From lights and cupholders, to reversible blankets and magnet clips, to rain covers and parasols, the firm offer everything to make sure that families don’t just travel in style, but with everything practical at their side. As a family business, the whole ethos of ABC Design is to make people feel a part of the family. Each member of staff contributes to helping one another, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere which permeates into client interaction. Any questions are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, and products are consistently rated highly in the best and most rigorous safety standard tests. Cultivating their success over a thirty-year period, ABC Design’s continuing achievement is down to their luxurious baby and toddler products. Delivering fashion without compromising on functionality, these strollers and accessories are guaranteed to make sure that any family travels in true style.
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Bran-New International Co., Ltd Best Compact Baby Stroller (Keenz Air Plus) Working to create revolutionary solutions to help parents and children alike, Bran-New International Co., Ltd produces the Keenz Wagon, an innovative transport solution for young children. In celebration of the firm’s win in this year’s Parent and Baby Awards we profile it and showcase how its creative solution is making waves within this competitive market.
Bran-New designs and produces innovative strollers under the “Keenz” brand. Keenz combines the advantages of baby strollers and wagons into a premium deluxe wagon stroller that overcomes the weaknesses of the conventional wagon while offering a high-end, safe and ergonomic experience. Unique to the market, not only has Keenz designed the world’s first baby stroller wagon, but it has also created the world’s first convertible baby wagon stroller. Keenz is now exported worldwide and is growing as fast as it can to serve new markets, allowing parents around the world to experience this innovative solution. Working collaboratively, the Keenz design team are constantly communicating with parents and industry experts to enhance this award-winning solution and ensure that it remains the most innovative and creative solution on the market. Earlier this year, Keenz added the world’s first 2-in-1 baby and pet compact stroller to its impressive product portfolio. This Air Plus Strongest stroller features the world’s largest possible basket (45 litres capacity) for a compact stroller. It can even handle 30kg on its seat without affecting its superior steering experience, which is unlike others. Such a solution helps Bran-New to adapt around the latest trends in the parenting market, including treating pets like children and integrating them into family life. www.lux-review.com Page 13
Ultimately, Keenz strives to provide the best environment that encourages the safe and wholesome upbringing of children. Looking ahead, Bran-New will remain committed to showcasing this unique solution to a wide range of clients around the world.
Company: Bran-New International Co., Ltd Email: KeenzOrNothing@gmail.com Web Address: https://www.keenzwagon.com/
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Naturens Syster Best European Baby Bedding Textile Company 2019 For many years LUXlife has been a fan of Naturens Syster and the creative, sustainable baby bedding solutions it provides. In celebration of the firm’s win in this year’s Parent and Baby Awards we offer a unique update on how far it has come since its success in last year’s awards programme.
Specialising in crafting organic bedding solutions for young children, Naturens Syster uses eco-textiles as far as possible and sews them in small collections in Sweden with high quality and exceptional conditions for staff. Since creating her firm Founder Eva-Lotte Sandin has been deeply passionate about creating organic, sustainable products that will keep children safe and warm whilst benefiting the environment. As a result, parents who buy from this revered company know that they are receiving truly sustainable and beneficial solutions that are good for humanity, the environment and their child. With a vast range of products available, Naturens Syster has something for everyone. There is bedding for babies, interior textiles in the form of curtains, window decorations, drapes and wall textiles. The firm also sells cloths and pillows, which are filled with stuffing from the kapok tree. This sweet-smelling product is good for the environment and has health benefits. Thanks to its team of specialist seamstresses, Naturens Syster is also able to undertake bespoke orders for beautiful, tailor-made dresses and other products, ensuring that every parent receives the product they desire.
Company: Naturens Syster Name: Eva-Lotte Sandin Address: Lillsvängen 54, 12942 Hägersten, Sweden Telephone Number: +46 709407607 Web Address: www.naturenssyster.se
Ultimately, having already achieved incredible success, moving forward Naturens Syster will remain deeply committed to continuing to strive towards even greater sustainability in the children’s textiles market and society as a whole. Page 14 www.lux-review.com
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Shoosha Truly Organic Best Organic Family Skincare Brand 2019 - Canada Working to meet the needs of parents who are increasingly focused on only using quality, organic products on their children’s precious skin, Shoosha Truly Organic provides luxurious skincare products designed for all the family. We profile the brand to find out more.
Launched in July of 2014 in Canada, from the beginning Shoosha has focused on providing gentle healing products for babies with sensitive and eczema skin. Today, the brand’s creative products are USDA organic certified, which is the highest organic standard in North America, and means that the firm’s products are pure enough to eat and contain no synthetic chemicals, fragrances or perfumes. As a result of this certification and the quality of its products, Shoosha is now revered by buyers seeking brands that are authentic, safe and pure, and parents looking for the safest, gentlest and most soothing products for their baby’s sensitive skin. For this diverse range of clients, Shoosha provides a range of products, including everyday skincare essentials such as Organic Sensitive Skin Baby Wash and Shampoo, Organic Sensitive Skin Face and Body Lotion, Organic Protective Diaper Balm, Organic Calm Baby Calendula Oil. The brand also offers solutions specifically designed for mothers, including its Organic Rejuvenate Stretch Mark Serum and Organic Rescue Nipple Balm, in addition to its Organic Lemon-Eucalyptus Summer Spray, Organic Rescue Anti-Itch Balm, and the brand’s very popular Organic Healing Eczema Balms. Recently, Shoosha launched a new Baby and Kids Pure Mineral Sunscreen with SPF 45 UVA/UVB, which will help the brand to reach even more parent and provide an organic sun protection solution that was unavailable before. www.lux-review.com Page 15
Looking to the future, Shoosha will continue to craft unique, organic skincare solutions that parents and families can treasure.
Company: Shoosha Truly Organic Name: Patricia Di Gasbarro Address: 23 Cuthbert Crescent, Toronto, ONT., M4S 2G9 Telephone Number: 416 276 6328 Web Address: www.shooshatrue.ca
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Mama Bamboo Emerging Eco-Baby Brand of the Year 2019 – UK & Best Eco Nappy Product: Bamaboo Nappies Mama Bamboo is an emerging player on the eco-baby market, focusing on bamboo based sustainable products for babies and toddlers. As part of our showcase of some of this year’s Parent and Baby Award winners we have profiled this firm to find out how they came to win not one but two of this year’s coveted accolades for their innovative nappy range.
Created by two friends, Laura Crawford and Jennie Potts, Mama Bamboo began life when they realised that they did not want babies to sit in plastic nappies all day and night suffering from nappy rash. As such, they designed a more natural, chemical free, soft product. Also reeling from the fact that over 3 billion disposable nappies and thousands of tonnes of wet wipes are thrown into UK sewers and landfill every year, they wanted to find a biodegradable greener solution. The result is an innovative line of products designed with children in mind. The firm’s Bamaboo eco-nappies are the first nappies to be wrapped in 100% compostable packaging. The nappies themselves are made with the softest, naturally antibacterial bamboo fibres, corn starch and chlorine free wood pulp. Over 80% biodegradable, these revolutionary products offer parents an environmentally friendly alternative to the standard chemical and plastic nappies. Mama Bamboo also offers Bamaboo baby eco-wipes which are 100% compostable. Made from bamboo fibre and +98% water and plant-based ingredients these are kind and gentle on babies’ delicate skin and kind to the environment.
These unique products are provided via an online subscription service which is carefully created and managed to provide an affordable, convenient solution for all families. Client satisfaction is paramount to Mama Bamboo, and as such the firm’s customer service team respond to each client’s enquiries within 24 hours and will go above and beyond to ensure each client’s needs are met; even driving personally to the depot within minutes of closing to ensure a rush order gets underway and delivered on time or arranging nappy deliveries at client’s holiday locations around the world. Ultimately, it is this focus on quality and exceptional client service that has driven Mama Bamboo to the success it has achieved so far. Moving forward, the team are excited for the upcoming launch of a new range of products, including an innovative Organic Bamboo Baby Care range, as well as a new partnership with Ocado that will see the firm’s products sold to an even wider range of parents.
Company: Mama Bamboo Web Address: www.mamabamboo.com Email: admin@mamabamboo.com Facebook: @mamabambooltd Instagram: @mamabamboouk
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MadeGood Best Healthy Children’s Snack Manufacturer - Europe Renowned Canadian snack brand MadeGood® is now making waves in the UK and throughout Europe with its creative approach to tasty, healthy and allergen-free treats that will tempt even the most discerning of children. We explore how the brand is bringing its delicious delicacies to new markets to drive growth and greater success. As allergies and nutrition become a key focus for consumers, and particularly parents, the healthy food market is booming. Despite this, there are still many issues around the presence of allergens and high levels of sugar present in many snacks. Seeking to remedy this is MadeGood, a family business and passion inspired by a lifelong relationship with healthy foods and designed to meet the needs of today’s market. Siblings Nima, Sahba and Salma, wanted to create products that provided exceptional nutrition and great taste for their families and consumers in a way that respects the environment and the people in its community. From humble beginnings in 2013, when the firm was founded with just three desks, three computers and three chairs, MadeGood has since grown by leaps and bounds. In March 2013, the family-owned and run company purchased its first facility near Toronto, by September the same year the company had made its first sale. Today, just a few years later, MadeGood distributes internationally to over 40 countries and is the only certified organic allergen-free facility in Canada. As a result, the firm is able to offer parents the peace of mind that their child is enjoying healthy, nutritious snacks that are safe for allergy sufferers. In the UK, the firm recently launched the country’s first totally allergen free granola snack bar that is safe for children to take to school. These delicious bars, which are available in Asda, taste great and provide essential vitamins from vegetables for children, making each bar a perfect lunchbox treat or snack for everyone. www.lux-review.com Page 17
To offer full reassurance, MadeGood granola bars are made in a facility free from the most common allergens. As such, parents can rest assured that each bar is allergy friendly and safe for schools, clubs and playgrounds everywhere. These delicious bars are already a hit in the UK, and moving forward MadeGood will remain committed to enhancing its brand recognition and showcasing its tasty treats to even more children and parents over the years to come. For more information visit the MadeGood Facebook page @madegooduk
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Bambinos Childcare Centres Most Outstanding Childcare Providers 2019 - Plymouth Established nearly twentyfive years ago, Plymouthbased day nursery Bambinos Childcare Centres have since continued to provide topquality care across the city, offering parents and carers the highest standard of care, learning and development opportunities. Following their win as Plymouth’s most outstanding childcare provider in LUX Life’s Parent and Baby Awards 2019, we profile the firm to unearth their secret to success. For parents leaving their children at day nurseries, peace of mind is paramount. They want to know that their child is in safe hands and will have an unforgettably great time. At Bambinos, the caring team understand the needs of parents and carers, always aiming to exceed expectations and offer an unrivalled service. Providing the children with real, authentic and inspiring resources, Bambinos are passionate about promoting independence and discovery through loose parts play. Key life skills are encouraged, such as self-confidence, consideration for others, and good manners. These skills are integral for development and learning, and the staff encourage children to develop them as they prepare for the next stage of learning in an educational environment. The day nursery staff recognise the vast benefits of natural and everyday objects for the children to interact with, and they are widely used throughout. Heuristic play with materials such as wood, metal, fabric, textures, and pastel colours is a must for children to experience everything the environment has to offer. Bambinos have maintained outstanding relationships with parents across their twenty-four-year history, and pride themselves on working in close partnership with them. Sharing learning journey documents, offering
frequent parents evenings, ‘stay and play’ parent events, and a range of themed days where all parents and carers are welcome are just some of the ways that the parents are kept involved at all times, understanding their essential role in child development. With the firm’s growth and policy implementation, many of the long-term staff are constantly updating their already extensive knowledge whilst guiding and supporting newer members of the team. As a result, staff are highly knowledgeable, confident, and able to deliver the best teaching and learning opportunities for the children. Such training includes child brain development; schemas; behaviour management; communication and language; heuristic play and much more. Looking ahead, the future is bright for Bambinos. Their primary shareholders, Jiayi Education Investment Group, have enabled the nursery to cultivate and enjoy direct links with China. As well as exploring exciting development opportunities in China, there is also a keen sense for growth at home in the United Kingdom. The reasons behind Bambinos’ continued success are easy to see, in their dedication to helping give the next generation the best possible start in life. Through loose parts play, encouraging key life skills, and including the parent at every available opportunity, this Plymouth-based nursery are ensuring that parents are peaceful, and children are allowed to be children.
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Gabe & Grace Ltd Best Luxury Pram Liner Producer - UK Drawing on the experiences of its Founder, Gabe & Grace Ltd provides quality pram liners made from comfortable and natural Merino lambskins. We profile the firm and its unique product range of learn more about how it grew from humble beginnings into an internationally recognised provider of award-winning pram liners. Originally created in 2007 by Mari Williams, an experienced Marketing and New Product Development Manager, Gabe & Grace began life after she gave birth to her first child prematurely. This experience led Mari to get involved with her local hospital where she was publicly elected as a Patient Governor for two years with a particular focus on the services of the neonatal department and sharing her experience with BLISS the charity. From here Mari decided that her passion was making babies as comfortable, safe and nurtured as possible. She began to study the properties of natural materials and the benefits to babies and discovered the magnificence of Merino wool in particular. Today, the Gabe & Grace team bring together over 11 years of experience working with the world’s leading tanneries and UK independent testing houses to provide parents with the best pram lining products possible. The firm has now developed its leading lambskin baby range, which is trusted and loved by babies and parents around the world. Ultimately Gabe & Grace will always remain committed to manufacturing, designing and creating the highest quality lambskins and ensure that they meet the highest specification for safe infant use so that parents can buy with total confidence and reassurance. This aim will help the firm to flourish over the years ahead and drive it towards even greater success and recognition.
Company: Gabe & Grace Ltd Contact: Mari Williams Website: https://www.gabeandgrace.co.uk/ www.lux-review.com Page 19
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LUX Parent & Baby Awards 2019
Tobi Kindermöbel GmbH & Co. KG Best German Baby & Children’s Bed: Tobi® All in One For many new parents, the desire to sleep and cuddle with a new born baby can be very strong, despite the dangers it presents. With the ingenious co-sleeper design from babybay and Tobi® Kindermöbel, parents need worry no more as their beloved bundle of joy can sleep right next to them whilst still being the limitedness of their own bed. Inspiring more than half a million parents across the world for more than a decade, babybay® offers a truly unique design and solution to parents who want to sleep next to their new born baby, and enjoy long, relaxing nights. Removing the need to get up and groggily head to the child’s bedroom for breastfeeding, comforting or cuddling, the ingenious babybay allows a baby to sleep right next to their parents, feeling their closeness and warmth. Ranging from babybay® Midi to babybay® Boxspring XXL, there are a plethora of cosleeper designs that are sure to suit every parent need. Operating as a regular crib, but with one foldable side, the co-sleeper sidles right up to the bed to ensure maximum closeness between parent and child during relaxing evenings together. Thanks to a patented fastening system, it can be easily fixed to the parents’ bed and removed again. This always makes it possible to mount it to mum’s bed without gaps - the be-all and endall for an extra bed.
The firm also offers the award-winning Tobi® All in One baby & children’s bed, for which a patent has been applied. This innovative solution is the perfect multifunctional companion from baby to child. The elaborately crafted, sturdy, four-way height-adjustable cot, which can be converted several times, offers with three wide slip rungs a relaxed and easy entry and exit and thus a lot of freedom for your child. Simple conversions allow it to be used as a baby cot, crib, youth bed or as a cosy cuddly sofa. An ideal solution for parents who wish to have their babies by their side throughout the night, babybay’s co-sleepers and the Tobi® both present the perfect way to establish an even stronger bond and give parents a welldeserved, restful nights sleep.
Company: Tobi Kindermöbel GmbH & Co. KG Website: https://babybay.de
With adjustable heights and plenty of space for babies to sleep in, babybay co-sleepers grow with the child. Once the baby has grown out of the crib, the co-sleeper can be transformed into a myriad of extra items, whether that be a desk, children’s bench, doll’s changing table, game table, travel cot, or even a playpen. There is no shortage of the uses for this adaptable, luxury co-sleeper that brings parent and child even closer together. Page 20 www.lux-review.com
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LUX Parent & Baby Awards 2019
Wombat & Co. London Most Innovative Mother & Babywear Company - UK One of the most intimate things that parents can do with their child is hold them close, and feel the love. Inspired by the natural bond between a mother and her child, clothing company Wombat & Co. London have designed an innovative range of winterwear, sure to strengthen that connection without compromising on fashion. With humble beginnings back in 2015, Wombat was created by a group of friends who all had different backgrounds in the babywearing and fashion industries. Helping new mothers look and feel amazing, whilst bringing them closer to their child, is at the core of everything that the business is achieving, with outstanding results. Providing pregnancy and babywearing coasts and jackets for both mothers and fathers, this group of friends understand the bond between parent and child is sacred. Living in a faster-paced world than ever before, practicality is must for everyone, even new parents. With numerous benefits to carrying a child close for the first few months of their lives being paramount to their wellbeing and development, Wombat’s products allow parents to not have to renounce that special bond when they go out with their little bundles of joy. Everything from riverside walks to shopping trips becomes an intimate journey alongside the person who matters most in the whole world. The coats themselves are fashionable and functional, created with personality to help keep both parent and baby warm and dry during the winter months. The team at Wombat constantly aim for the highest quality, investing in the latest technical fabrics to ensure coats and jackets are breathable, wind resistant, water repellent, and safe for both users. Also committed to environmentallyfriendly practices, the company promote sustainable materials whilst minimising the use of plastic, protected nature and wildlife. www.lux-review.com Page 21
Kids grow up so fast these days that those first few months of a baby’s life are precious, and parents now don’t have to spend any time away from them. Holding them close, protecting and watching over them in a warm and fashionable coat, Wombat have brought parent and baby even closer together, maximising the intimacy and unbreakable bond that is so vital to the development of both.
Company: Wombat & Co. London Contact: Carmen Camacho Website: www.wombatandco.com
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