Baby News

AX1 Retractable Straps - featured on the BeSafe iZi Modular A X1 i-size.

Be Safe with BeSafe

Let's be honest, being a parent can be complicated at the best of times. Scandinavian Car Seat Company, BeSafe, wants to help simplify travel for you and your baby without compromising on safety.

This seat pictured with the ‘A' in its name is almost identical to the BeSafe iZi Modular X1 i-Size, but in addition features the Active Retract Harness™. The revolutionary belt system is the only harness that helps parents with buckling their child up. It features an advanced retractor construction on the inside that continuously pulls in the belts. That way, parents simply push up the belts inside the shoulder pads for a tight fit, and done!

Other features of the BeSafe iZi Modular X1 i-Size include a 360 rotation seat which combines a baby seat and toddler seat into one by featuring a Two-Fit Cushion to provide extra comfort and stability. The Dynamic Force Absorber™ is a new and state-of-the-art, innovative headrest design. Created with a honeycomb placement of V-shaped materials, allowing for controlled bending in the inner area of the seat, whilst keeping a rigid outer frame. By bending like a trampoline, the seat allows for a perfectly controlled and very gentle cushioning of the child. It gives optimal protection for the baby's most vulnerable body parts - the head and the neck. Being made from Polypropylene, the Dynamic Force Absorber™ is more durable than polystyrene, which is widely used for shock absorption, and even fully recyclable.

Research shows that 49.3% of children in toddler seats are not buckled in correctly as the belts are not tight enough. In 63% of these cases the misuse is classified as serious. So with the Active Retract Harness™ you can rest assured your little one is properly buckled in.

Don’t Worry About Baby's Disrupted Sleep

New parents often expect their baby to start sleeping through the night around the time they are 6 months old.

However, according to a new study, half of babies this age never get more than eight consecutive hours of sleep per night.

Tracking forty four infants over a period of two weeks, the study found that sleeping patterns vary greatly - not only for different babies, but also night to night for the same baby.

According to the authors of the study, parents should view their baby's sleep consolidation – gaining a consistent pattern of sleeping through the night – 'as a process’, rather than a milestone that is reached at a specific age.

Breastfeeding and mum and baby sleeping in close proximity were linked to greater variability in infant sleep patterns, the experts found.

THE MONTESSORI BABY

A Parent's Guide to Nurturing Your Baby with Love, Respect and Understanding

Filled with the values, advice, and aesthetic that have made The Montessori Toddler a parenting bestseller with over 200,000 copies in print, The Montessori Baby is here to help new parents find the support and peace they crave.

Co-written by Montessori Toddler author Simone Davies and fellow Montessori educator Junnifa Uzodike, The Montessori Baby draws on the child-led principles of the Montessori educational method to foster a first year defined by love, respect, understanding, and a surprising sense of calm.

Maria Montessori observed that all children have what she called ‘an absorbent mind’, ready to drink it all in, and that the role of parents is to mindfully assist in their learning and development. With babies, that means less is more — a lot less stuff, for sure, but also less speed; slow way down, and avoid rushing through feeding, nappy changes, and the like. It means establishing a ‘yes’ space — where baby can safely explore absolutely everything, whether with hands or mouth. It means setting up activities to help promote baby’s movement and language development, but then to step back — the parent’s role is to prepare the environment, not be the entertainer.

There are tips on how to set clear and kind boundaries, how to create a secure sense of attachment, how best to speak to baby, and even what kind of toys to use — all through the Montessori lens.

And like its predecessor, The Montessori Baby is that rare parenting book that’s a pleasure to look at — beautiful colour illustrations and a bright airy design reinforce the book’s direct and jargon-free approach. It may also inspire parents to look at their own homes in a different way and use the Montessori aesthetic to create an environment of uncluttered calm. The whole family will benefit.

Published in April 2021; £15.99, paperback

GREAT LITTLE TRADING COMPANY PORTABLE QUILTED PLAYMAT, WOODLAND

Made from 100% cotton and filled with polyester wadding to make it soft and comfortable to lie on. It has a lovely quilted design and a tie cord to keep it in place when rolled up.

£38.00 www.gltc.co.uk

Baby Bjorn leopard print

baby carrier is a classic, modern yet timeless ergonomic Baby Carrier crafted in a soft cotton blend. The sturdy waist belt and padded shoulder straps relieve pressure on your back and shoulders, and make babywearing possible from newborn and up to the age of three.. Image received

RRP: £160 www.babybjorn.co.uk

POCO NIDO

Award winning British baby and children’s footwear brand produce barefoot friendly shoes that are simple and functional.

Available in UK sizes 1-8 RRP: from £18.00 www.poconido.com

CUDDLEDRY!

Go sugar free and cuddle up to your very own little bunny this Easter with CUDDLEDRY! Available in two sizes and with the option of personalisation:

1-3 Years £34.99 www.cuddledry.com

MEDELA FREESTYLE FLEX™

is an electric breast pump designed to fit into your life: its light, compact design and USB-chargeable battery give you the flexibility to express wherever and whenever you like, with no compromise on pumping performance.

RRP: £349.99 www.medela.com

VOKSI Breeze Light will keep your child well-protected in their stroller when out for walks, and ensure that they are in a pleasant temperature during mild weather conditions. It can also be used as a sit mat or underlay for your child by zipping off the top part.

£85.00 www.VOKSI.com

The Etta Loves x Keith Haring

collection of magical baby essentials has expertly scaled Keith Haring’s striking art to a pattern and colour that support babies' visual and cognitive development from birth to around a year old. ettaloves.com

Prices range between £18.50 & £75.00.

BUNDLEBEAN BABY RANGE,

Carefully designed covers fitting all types of sling and carrier, and including a detachable hood for top to toe protection.

RRP: from £29.99 www.bundlebean.com

MAGNET MOUSE

Classic, timeless baby wear with tiny hidden magnetic fasteners. No more fiddly poppers or tiny buttons, just simple style in seconds.

Available in sizes 1m – 12m RRP: £24.95 magnetmouse.co.uk

THE HAPE PORTABLE PLAYMAT WITH ARCH

can be folded up for easy storage and portability, ready to pop out at playtime. When assembled, it has a wooden arch with dangling toys to tempt your baby's senses.

£90.00 www.laredoute. co.uk

Why Wisbech Grammar Early Years?

Our Kindergarten and Reception class offers children the very best possible start to their educational journey. Our new Early Years setting has been extended and is a great space for our pupils to explore, and develop a love of learning through play.

Through our enriched curriculum, expert teachers, and small class sizes, we offer each child • Time to Discover who they are • Time to Learn their potential • Time to Create lifelong foundations • Time to Grow in confidence We also follow an Early Years Curriculum, as well as: • Forest School • Music • Modern Foreign Languages • Sport • Science Children thrive when they feel secure and valued and we make this our priority. We achieve this by giving children dedicated time and developing supportive relationships between teaching staff, children, and their families.