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Dolls Prams
Small world
Dolls prams are increasing in popularity and fast becoming great in-store footfall drivers. Here we shine a spotlight on a selection that are available to order now.
Small is beautiful
Bébécar dolls’ prams are beautiful, quality pieces that work just like a real pram.
The chassis has sprung suspension and an adjustable-height handle, for supercomfortable pushing. There is a storage basket underneath and a matching bag that xes with poppers onto the handle. The carrycot and wheels can be removed, and the carrycot and chassis can be folded away for storage.
Suitable for children from 3 years old, Bébécar dolls’ prams provide hours of imaginative play. They are available in a stunning selection of high quality fabrics, with realistic Bébécar trim details. A raincover is also available to buy separately.
Created to perfection
The Stephanie Collection features magical sparkly fabrics on a high polished chrome chassis. The pink shimmers in the sunlight and is trimmed with a stunning silver piping.
Each Roma dolls pram comes complete with a coordinating bag which attaches to the handle, a removable apron and shopping basket. With 2 in 1 fabrics, the Stephanie carrycot converts into a seat unit with simple poppers. Inside the seat unit is a 3 point harness, for dollies of all ages! The Stephanie is available as a single or twin model, therefore is suitable from 36m right up to 16 years.
molly@romaprams.co.uk | www.romaprams.co.uk
Mini features
Little ones will fall in love with the beautiful Silver Cross doll’s pram collection.
Each design is a mini version of the brand’s iconic Balmoral coach pram, with the same c-spring suspension and chrome spoked wheels. A high gloss body with hand-painted ne line detailing, plus premium fabrics and trims, complete the look. The Silver Cross doll’s pram collection includes the classic Oberon, a timeless design in navy and white or pink, or choose a Special Edition design for a more playful look. Each doll’s pram is expertly crafted by hand, making it a luxurious gift to treasure now and for years to come.
info@silvercrossbaby.com www.silvercrossbaby.com
With beautiful shimmering fabrics, the Stephanie Collection is perfect for little ones who love PINK!
For all trade enquiries please contact Nicola Carrera - nicola@romaprams.co.uk.
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Dolls’ pram shown in Iced Pink
01692 408801 sales bebecar.co.uk www.bebecar.co.uk
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Ickle Bubba Branches into Bedding Ickle Bubba is excited to announce their new nursery bedding and interiors range. Bringing all the best of Ickle Bubba to baby’s rst bedroom.
The range includes three stunning themes; Mono Mountains, a Scandi-inspired collection of contrasting illustrations; Cosmic Aura, which includes soft, neutral tones and star detailing; and Rainbow Dreams, bringing bold, bright designs to a fun rst room. Bedding is made with 100% cotton fabrics for soft, breathable bedtimes, all packaged up in handy 6 and 10-piece Starter Sets. Individual pieces arrive Autumn/Winter, including sleep bags, quilts, changing mats, musical mobiles, light and sound sleep aids and more.
www.icklebubba.com
All in the motion
Silver Cross launch Motion All Size 360 – the rst R129 approved 360 rotating all stages car seat.
Motion All Size 360 is the first R129 approved 360 rotating all-stages car seat on the market. With effortless 360 rotation for easy accessibility, it adapts as children grow with easy-to-remove inserts crafted from soft natural bamboo fabrics and a stow-away harness.
With a full 360 swivel, Motion All Size 360 o ers an extended rearward facing mode and has a side loading position to give parents easy access when securing little ones into the seat.
A Side Protection System (SPS) keeps children safe and protected on every journey, while eight head rest and three recline positions o er the utmost comfort at every stage.
Motion All Size 360 leads the way by meeting the latest R129/03 standard. Utilising state-of-the-art crash test dummy technology together with the latest understanding of road tra c accidents to best replicate real life scenarios, the R129 standard ensures the best in safety.
www.silvercrossbaby.com
Be Savvy with Joie’s fi rst Baby Carrier A first of its kind for Joie, the savvy is an ergonomic carrier that allows you to keep your little one close, making baby wearing all about hugging, not lugging.
With 4in1 carrying positions the savvy gives your baby optimal support and a change of scenery while giving your baby that comfort of being close to you.
The savvy boasts clever magnetic buckles on the shoulder straps that will make putting on the savvy and adjusting the straps a doddle, with no twisting or extra pairs of hands necessary. No babywearing puzzle here – savvy has you ready in a snap.
Keeping little one cuddled in comfort is Joie’s priority, so they have carefully engineered a design that will cradle precious cargos naturally C-shaped spine, hugging them in their favourite fetal position that’s best for both snuggling and developing. The optimal support of savvy lets little one sit smart in an ergonomic M-shaped position that promotes healthy spine and hip development, certi ed hip healthy by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.
www.joiebaby.com
Seeing double this autmn/ winter
Ickle Bubba unveil their rst twin stroller this month.
Designed to keep two little ones comfortable at once, the Ickle Bubba
Venus comes with individually adjustable seats, so you can nd the perfect position for babies one and two. It’s ideal if you have an older toddler and younger child but is just as e ective for two new arrivals, when bought with their newborn cocoon.
It may be made for two, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be lightweight. The Venus’ compact aluminium chassis only weighs 13.4kg and features dual suspension so it’s easy for parents to navigate tight spaces with minimum e ort.
www.icklebubba.com
Elevated fashion with Baby Jogger This summer, discover the new Baby Jogger collection.
The new elevated fashions will position the brand as active, bold, expressive, premium and unique thanks to new fabrics and new cut & sew speci c to each stroller.The new fashion range will cover their key products: City Mini 2 in Opulent Black, Stone Grey and Brick Mahogany, City Mini 2 Double in Stone Grey, City Mini GT2 in Opulent Black, Stone Grey and Brick Mahogany and City Mini GT2 Double in Opulent Black This launch will be supported by new imagery, videos and a digital campaign. For more details, please contact Christopher Grech-Cini on the below:
Christopher.Grech-Cini@newellco.com
The hippest seat around!
New from Johnston Prams is the JANE Hip Seat, suitable for children right up to 22kgs!
This innovative product has a padded and breathable seat which is extremely comfortable. It is light and sturdy with an adjustable safety strap to hold the child securely. The JANE hip seat can be used on the front (stomach support) or on the side (dorsal support). And it includes a handy storage pocket. For more information contact the below.
sales@johnstonprams.co.uk
Blushing for Push Me Pace Following the amazing success and popularity of the new range of Push Me Pace Travel Systems, Red Kite are excited to announce the arrival of a new Blush version as a direct response to their customers demands!
The Push Me Pace Travel Systems o ers something for everyone. Quality nishes and a practical solution on this stylish travel system that features an Iso x compatible car seat and a wide range of features sure to be the destination choice for your new-born baby. Suitable from birth to an upper weight of 22kgs, the stroller seat features multi lie back positions, soft padded leg rest support with 5-point safety harness in stroller and 3-point harness in car seat. Stroller canopy is fully extendable with concealed zip sections, viewing see through ap and a retractable sun visor section. Extras such as stroller and carry cot apron, soft reversible padded seat liners in both stroller seat and car seat, generous sized shopping basket and large raincover are all included in the package. Featured on a stunning gun metal frame with a stylish soft blush premium fabric. With quality neutral leather accents on the handles and bumper bars. This is the one you have been asking for. All the little princesses out there will be so happy! ISO FIX base sold separately.
01454 326 555 www.redkitebaby.co.uk
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www.b-p-a.org Gain recognition for outstanding products at Harrogate
The Association’s industry awards are now open for entry!
With the UK’s nursery industry eagerly anticipating the return of Harrogate International Nursery Fair in October, and numerous major brands already signed up for the UK’s only baby trade show; the Baby Products Association is excited to announce the launch of its industry show awards – the Baby and Nursery Trade Awards (BANTAs).
The BANTAs have always been the highlight of the show, and retailers and buyers attending look out for the products which the judges (who are all industry experts) have deemed to be the best in the show. Products are judged on several criteria which the judges believe make them attractive to consumers, including safety, functionality, desirability, and value for money.
Julie Milne, membership & technical manager for the Association explains: “The BANTAs are very different from consumer awards, because they take into account specific elements of a product that the judges believe will make them retail effectively – as well as being safe and desirable to the consumer. For example, a fabulous new pushchair with an RRP three times higher than similar products, might well win a consumer award for outstanding features, but the BANTA judges might consider it less marketable for retailers due to the prohibitive price point. It is because of this, that colleagues in the industry place the BANTAs with such high esteem.”
This year, there are nine categories to enter: Travel, Child carriers, Furniture, In the Nursery, Textiles & Soft Accessories, Baby Essentials, Safety, Toys & Educational and Best New Product. Entries will only be accepted from companies exhibiting at Harrogate International Nursery Fair from 17th to 19th October 2021. Entry forms can be downloaded from the website at www.b-p-a.org – the deadline is 5.00pm on Friday 17th September 2021.
Do you have an innovative new product?
The Baby Products Association announced the launch of its 2021 Concept & Innovation Awards in March, when Harrogate International Nursery Fair was planned for June 2021. Because of Covid restrictions, the show was moved to October and consequently the Awards (which are always judged and presented at the show), were also postponed.
The Association has now extended the deadline to Friday 27th August 2021 – so if you have a new product idea (which may be still in its early design stage; might already have a prototype – or is ready to market but hasn’t been launched and offered for sale prior to Harrogate International Nursery Fair in October 2021, then you can enter.
Robert Anslow of the Association explains: “As a trade association we are keen to promote excellence and innovation in the nursery industry and these annual awards encourage this. Over the years we have been presented with some extremely interesting and innovative ideas. Some of these proved to be too ambitious in terms of manufacturing costs and realistic retail prices and there are always concerns about how some of the designs will be able to comply with rigorous testing and safety standards. “The Baby Products Association judges are a team of experts with many years combined experience in all aspects of baby products from design and manufacture, to safety and compliance to retail and marketing. They have been able to advise and guide entrepreneurs and help and support them in their journey to market.”
Entries are invited from anyone with an interesting and unique baby product idea – this could be from companies already working in the sector, mumpreneurs (or dadpreneurs!), to college and university students – the only criteria is that the product must not be launched into the market place prior to the trade show in October. Entry forms can be downloaded from the website at www.b-p-a.org
Setting international standards
The International Standards Organisation (ISO) established a Committee to develop an international safety standard for wheeled child conveyances in 2018 and set itself a 2020 deadline for completion.
The Baby Products Association participated in this work representing the UK through BSI and despite travel restrictions, has met this deadline with the standard having now been published; ISO 31110:2020. The success of this work has resulted in a desire to create further international standards and preliminary meetings have been held, virtually of course, to start to map out a work programme and the list of products for which international standards are considered to be beneficial.
The products under consideration are:
Baby bouncers Changing units Potties Baby carriers including framed back carriers, soft carriers and slings Child seats for cycles Reclined cradles/infant swings Baby walking frames Children’s chairs Safety barriers Bassinets Cot bumpers Sleepbags Bath tubs Cots and folding cots Soother holders Bathing aids Cutlery and feeding utensils Soothers/pacifiers Bed guards/portable bed rails Drinking equipment/Baby bottles Stationary activity centres Bedside sleepers High chairs Strollers for use during sporting activities (jogging strollers) Bicycle trailers Mattresses Table mounted seats and chair mounted seats Carry cots/Moses baskets and small sleeping products Playpens Tricycles with a pushchair function
