Edition 2014
Pregnant? How did you share the news? > PAGE 5
Which stroller suits you? > PAGE 10
Car safety,what do you need to know? > PAGE 20
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Enujor y yo new life
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Anna
"I hope I am going to be a great mum."
Laura & John
"We hope to al our child whenways be there for he needs us."
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Natascha & Talor Jai
"Our grandparents were both shocked but over excited at our news!"
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Clara & P
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Elisa, Lea & Jeanne 2
lesas & rJu le ghte bel nna A be will dau our "I hope cute as her mother."
bebeconfort.com/share-your-pregnancy
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Welcome!
Fantastic news: You’re expecting a baby! You have several months to prepare for the most exciting event of your life.
Nine months. It can feel like a long time, yet so short. A state of grace, where people kindly consider your situation: no standing in line and you gladly accept the seat offered to you on the bus. You are pregnant! Clearly you will also have your doubts. You may have trouble dealing with your mood swings. And yes, the arrival of a baby means you need an entirely different daily routine. But don’t worry! Millions of parents have been there and are doing the parenting thing - successfully.
Tom
In this magazine, real parents share their experiences and practical tips. You will find truly useful information, to help you get ready for what’s to come in the next few months. Enjoy your new life. It starts now.
& Peter
Ana Anastasova-Borie Brand Group Manager Bébé Confort
Clara & Pau
In this edition:
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Enjoying life’s journey in so many ways Pregnant! How did you share the news? Wishlist: Dear Grandma and Grandad The first ride home Shopping Blues Join us online! Which stroller suits you? Our strollers in the spotlights Say hello to the new: Loola Stroller accessories What’s new? Ricky’s first ride home Breast, bottle or both Enjoy feeding your baby
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Happy mealtimes What you need to know about car safety Which car seat suits you? The best car seats in the spotlight Say hello to the: 2wayFamily What is i-Size? Creating a new style Complete collection overview Car seat overview Stroller overview Check the collection Carrying overview fold out in Accessory overview the back Equipment overview
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> about us
Enjoying life’s journey in so many ways Everyone at Bébé Confort feels privileged to do what we do. Privileged to be involved in moments of enjoyment between parents and their children. Not every company can say that they are in the business of creating happy moments. It’s an attitude that prompts us to say in our communications to parents “your new life”.
It is this unique relationship between Bébé Confort and its customers that has fostered a rather special corporate culture. One that encourages Bébé Confort people to not only care for their customers but care for their community as well. On an organizational level, this culture also helps guide strategy and decision-making.
The new Loola has 14% less environmental impact when compared to his predecessor Loola Up
Care for the environment Community service For example, many Bébé Confort people give their spare time to organizations such as “CliniClowns” and the “Theodora Foundation” - initiatives that work for the well-being of children in hospitals. Bébé Confort and its parent company are also sponsors of these – and other charitable activities. You can read more about how we get involved on www.bebeconfort.com > about us > our engagements > social-responsibility.
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Our caring commitment also expresses itself in our sustainability activities. We believe it is our responsibility to protect our world for our children and their children. And we do everything possible to minimize the impact our products have on the environment. Bébé Confort uses the latest life-cycle analysis assessment tools (LCA, also known as eco-balance, and cradle-to-grave analysis). These are techniques to assess and minimise the environmental impacts associated with all the different stages of a product’s life. If you’d like to read more on this, visit: www.bebeconfort.com > about us > our engagements > environmental engagement.
You too can get involved. See us on our website or on Facebook
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Pregnant! How did you share the news?
> your story
Being pregnant is a big thing and announcing the news to your family and friends evokes happy, surprised and touching emotions. How did you share the big news?
Peter & Chris
"I told him in January, we’ll be three."
Florence & Nicolas
"After 4 pregnancy tests in four days, we were convinced that we were pregnant." Fanny & Cyril
"We spoke about it during Thanksgiving, all the family was here, and we found it perfect to announce the big news before enjoying a good meal."
"I told my love I had something itchy on my belly and asked if he could take a look. When he pulled up my T-shirt, he saw written on it ‘Hello dad! See ya on 14th of August."
Jacqueline & Baptiste
" I just showed him the pregnancy test results." Sonia & Michael
Natascha & Talor Jai
Annabelle & Jules
Flora
Annabelle & Jules
"We announced it to our friends and family into the fourth month, when it became impossible to hide." Sabrina & Jorge
" Our grandparents were both shocked but over excited at our news!" Natascha & Talor Jai
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> wishlist
Dear Grandma and Grandad… Ever since you’ve heard that you were about to become grandparents, you haven’t stopped asking what you could buy us to help out. While surfing the web we came across a few ideas - the Bébé Confort wishlist.
The safest car seat family, 2wayFamily Top rated safety and one-click fitting. We only need a single 2wayFix base unit to fit the Pebble and 2wayPearl car seat. This will give us a total of 4 years of rearward facing ISOFIX safety and ease of use. We like that!
Loola The new Loola can recline totally flat for a perfect sleep for newborns. It also is very easy to fold, compact and fits in the tiniest of places. Very use ful!
Pebble
2wayPearl
Footmuff This footmuff will keep our baby snug and warm and comes in a range of colours to match the Pebble and Créatis.Fix car seat. Other accessory ideas? A summer cover, rain cover, parasol… the list goes on.
2wayFix base
Easia Doesn’t this carrier look cosi when we - or you - go out with the baby? The integrated Physiological Cocoon of the Easia baby carrier emulates the natural foetal position to ensure baby’s absolute comfort. It also will feel twice as light to carry our baby.
Check out the full new collection on our website and create your own wishlist on bebeconfort.com/wishlist to share it with family and friends!
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> your story
The
first ride
home
Taking your newborn baby home from hospital is a moment to remember: your first trip as a family. What was it like for you?
Starring:
< Jalil
& S tephan > < Carolina About Stephan:
About Jalil:
When my partner was done with the few trips between the hospital and our home with the various luggage and gifts, the three of us stepped outside and we felt like it was the start of a new life. The weather was great. We were so proud just going around the neighborhood as a family. We had chosen a Bébé Confort car seat for the first few months, I found it more comfortable for the baby, and for our first car trip it was very easy to set up, I have to admit we had done some serious practicing beforehand. Gerard & Maria
I knew how to use the stroller. The Bébé Confort Elea is very easy to use, especially since my sister already had the same model. Paul & Prune
Bringing our baby back home wasn’t stressful at all, we were ready.
I was so happy! Becoming a parent it’s the start of a new life!
About Carolina:
It felt almost surreal to bring our baby back home, we were so excited after all that time spent doing
and undoing the infant car seat, making sure we’d be ready for D-day. This time there was really someone in that seat, our baby looked so small in it, it’s at that moment we fully realized we were parents. Matt & Francisca
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> dad’s story
Shopping
BLUES
With Billy & Emma >
I really don’t like shopping. I always manage to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. Especially when my wife steps out of the fitting room. As a result, I try not to speak. And I try not to think about what I could be doing. I just hang around until she’s done. I call this feeling the shopping blues. So when she asked if we could go shopping for baby things, alarm bells started ringing. But fortunately, it didn’t turn out so bad. The first time I entered the baby shop, it gave me quite a start. All these women with their huge round bellies running around the shop. Like they could give birth at any moment…
"The men were invisible at first, but looking again, I noticed they followed the women at a short distance."
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Slowly and tentatively. Listening and nodding. Like they were just hanging around. The shopping blues were written all over their faces. It is good to know that you’re not alone. I also noticed couples who were only just pregnant. Their child-like innocence, their euphoric mood, as they sauntered along the shelves. That’s how we were too, my wife and I. Walking hand in hand, like equals, gazing in wonder at the multitudes of baby products. Laughing about the cutest baby clothes. Have you seen these baby sports shoes? So touchingly, endearingly sweet. I know they’re not meant for running the marathon, but just try to control yourself when you’re
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holding these tiny Nikes in the palm of your hand? I’ll tell you, I couldn’t. Despite fierce protests from my wife, my first purchase was a little dog. It had the cutest brown eyes and lovely long soft ears and the cuddliest face you’ve ever seen. I can just picture our child dreamily sucking on its smooth black nose. Lightly, like a woman, I run my fingers through the baby clothes. At least, that’s how I imagine myself to look. In fact, it’s a little more complicated than that. For instance, last week, I came home with the cutest little baby summer suit. And by the time, our baby would fit into it, summer would be long gone. Luckily I’d kept the receipt. I should have kept the one for the nappies as well. A nappy’s a nappy, you would think. Well, think again. These are the small setbacks I’ve suffered. But I am refusing to slip back into the blues.
"It’s just too much fun. So I decided to take the best of both worlds and combine an old hobby of mine with a brand-new one: wheels." In this case, wheels for the baby. Although it’s early days yet, I have examined every available option. Carefully, I check the carriage work. How many wheels? Three or four? I weigh up the pros and cons of all options. How fast can it go? What’s the maneuverability like? I carefully check the tire profiles. How will it handle in the woods? Or on sandy beaches? I take my new role very seriously. I travel far and wide to visit test courses. I take buggies for a trial run whenever I can. And all the time, my wife says nothing. She just looks at me with a vacant stare. In fact, it looks rather like the shopping blues.
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Enujor y yo new life
Share the joy online!
“You are going to be a parent soon or perhaps you already have beautiful little ones running around. Sometimes it’s hard work, sometimes they give you the biggest smile on your face or sometimes they make you crazy. Or perhaps you are very nervous of what’s yet to come? Bébé Confort can support you in each phase of parenting you´re in. Visit our Facebook page or sign up for the Bébé Confort newsletter to receive our e-mailings that will give you the best tips, checklists, product information. Making your new life just a little bit more enjoyable.” Find out on the website: bebeconfort.com
www.facebook.com/bebeconfort
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> strollers
Which stroller suits you? Make it fit your situation
Make it easy on yourself
Did you know that in baby’s first year, you will probably walk a total of around 1,000 kilometers? So it’s important you choose a good quality stroller that will not let you down. Also take into consideration how you use your stroller: in or outside the city, do you travel by car or use public transport? What is your housing situation? When you live in an apartment building without a lift, it makes more sense to go for a lightweight and compact stroller.
The stroller is an item you’ll use every day, so choose one that’s most practical for you. Is it easy to steer? Is the pushbar adjustable in height to fit you and your partner? For your child’s comfy afternoon nap, check if the stroller has a soft padded seat and a fully-flat recline position. A good stroller will enable you to switch the seat in a few seconds, so that your child can face you or face forwards.
How do you use the stroller? Strollers with suspension and large wheels are great for off-road walks. Urban life is best navigated in a (compact) stroller with smaller swivel wheels to maneuver around the crowds. A good stroller will have swivel wheels that you can lock. If you’re a frequent user of public transport, you’ll often need to lift and (un)fold the stroller, so a compact, lightweight stroller or buggy is your best choice. One that folds quickly to a self-standing unit, to store out of the way on the bus. If you are traveling by car often, make sure the stroller has a compact folding system so it easily fits your trunk.
Which accessories do you need? Besides the suncanopy and raincover that are included, you also need a parasol, a footmuff, carrycot and a nursery bag. These are all usefull accessories for your stroller.
Accessory tip: Get your accessor ies when choosing your stroller. That way there is no chance that you wi ll need to wait for your retaile r to order the one th at matches your stroller - you wi ll have it already th e moment you need it.
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Our strollers in the spotlights Quick compact folding and even lighter stroller. The new, improved Loola can recline totally flat. It’s easy to fold and store, and fits in the tiniest of places. You will find it effortless to push, even with just one hand. And because of the flexible travel system, the Loola is the best way to give your baby great rides from birth up to the age of 3.5 years.
Streety Plus Trio Pack
Loola
The very comfortable lying position and fast-fold system make the Streety Plus a highly comfortable and convenient stroller. The Streety Plus gives you total flexibility, because you can easily clip a carrycot or group 0+ car seat to quickly switch from a car trip to a stroller walk.
The ideal buggy for urban areas. The space-saving Mila can be used from the very first days up to 3.5 years old. You can also attach any Bébé Confort group 0+/1 car seat. Very compact, very easy to fold, you can store it in the tiniest of spaces and car trunks. The multi-reclinable backrest ensures continuous usage as your baby gets older and explores the world sitting up. Even nap times are comfortable for toddlers, thanks to the totally reclinable flat position.
Mila
Even more comfort from baby to toddler thanks to its rigid outer shell with spacious padded seat. From carrycot to stroller, your little explorer will enjoy the all-day comfort and lie-flat option of the stylish Elea. Perfect to go shopping, thanks to the large shopping basket and excellent suspension.
Elea
More info?
> strollers
Check the overview in the back of this magazine or visit us online: www.bebeconfort.com/collection
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Say hello to the NEW:
Loola
The new, improved Loola can recline totally flat for your newborn to enjoy the perfect sleep. It’s easy to fold and store, and fits in the tiniest of places. It’s also effortless to push, even with just one hand. And because of its flexible travel system it is the best way to give your baby great rides from birth up to the age of 3.5 years.
New Loola in short:
Available colours
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Total Black
Raspberry Red
Walnut Brown
Confetti
Classic
Origami Rose
Modern Black
Dress Blue
Accessories
Visit us online and check all features
Windoo Plus Safety Carrycot
Compact Safety Carrycot
Footmuff
Parasol
Flexi Bag
Original Bag
Bébé Confort Buggy Board
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Stroller
Bébé Confort Buggy Board
> strollers
accessories: new
With a baby in the stroller and a toddler by your side, our Bébé Confort Buggy Board makes walking easier and safer. It can be used in combination with our Elea, Loola, Streety Plus and High Trek strollers. You can easily click the Bébé Confort Buggy Board on the integrated connection points on the stroller frame. For older Loola models, adapters are included.
Original Bag The bag can be used as a booster seat, but it is also a nursery bag. Useful for when you are visiting places where a highchair may not be available. The Orginal bag comes with its own seat belt that secures the child to the chair, a changing mat and offers plenty of storage space for nursery necessities.
new
Square Parasol Attractive and practical, this perfect Square Parasol is a must-have accessory. Easily fitted and simple to use, you can be confident that your little one’s skin and eyes will be shaded from direct sunlight.
Warm feet are happy feet. But convenience is also desirable so this Footmuff helps you get your child in and out in seconds. Used for both babies and toddlers: as your child grows and starts to wear a jacket, you can keep using the Footmuff to keep his legs warm. What’s more, the Footmuff is suitable for all Bébé Confort strollers and buggies.
General Footmuff
new
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> news
new?
What’s
Rearward facing travelling up to 4 years
>
We at Bébé Confort are inspired to innovate through technology and trends. But more importantly, we are inspired by your lifestyle. What do you need to make your life with your child easy and enjoyable? Take a look at these (new product) suggestions to start your new life.
2wayFamily This highly flexible car seat family offers rearward-facing car travel from birth up to 4 years old, giving you significantly enhanced protection for your child’s head and neck. The car seat family includes the 2wayFix base, the Pebble and 2wayPearl car seats. The ISOFIX click-and-go installation system also provides visual and audio confirmation when you have correctly installed the car seat. > For more info check www.bebeconfort.com
2wayPearl is i-Size compliant
Loola The new, improved Loola can recline totally flat. It’s easy to fold and store, and fits in the tiniest of places. You will find it effortless to push, even with just one hand. And because of the flexible travel system, the Loola is the best way to give your baby great rides from birth up to the age of 3.5 years.
> Quick compact folding and even lighter
> For more info check www.bebeconfort.com
Mealtime range Enjoy mealtime > with your baby
A new range with smart functions dedicated to each step specific needs: weaning (4/9 months), imitating (9/18 months), autonomy (18 months +). > For more info check www.bebeconfort.com
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> your story
Ricky’s first
ride home Bill, Ricky & Olivia
I never expected taking home my newborn baby would be such a moving experience.
training. Everything will come naturally.” I go over all the self-reassuring arguments that I have thoughtup over the past months. I remind myself that I’m probably better prepared than most other first-time mothers. I’ve read all the books. I’ve seen the DVDs. It’s not so hard. Slowly, confidence returns.
But for me, the car trip home from the hospital was an unforgettable emotional rollercoaster. And although it was more than three years ago, I can remember it as if it was yesterday.
"I’ve had no training! No one has even asked if I am capable. Yet I’m totally responsible!"
As we walked to the car, the nurses waved and it seemed as though we were still under their expert guidance. Everything was right in the world. We had a beautiful little boy. I was taking him home. And my husband was by my side. But the instant I closed the car door, it struck me like lightning: “Wow, I’m taking this tiny human home with me. I’m responsible now. Responsible for feeding him, changing his nappy, bathing him, dressing him… But I’ve had no training! No one has even asked if I am capable. Yet I’m totally responsible!”
I pick-up Bill’s phone. There are already plenty of photos of Ricky on there. I flip through. Mostly, he’s sleeping and sometimes crying. But always beautiful. A warm glow of satisfaction and pride builds up inside. Flipping through the phone photos there’s a close-up of Ricky’s hand clutching Bill’s finger. Such a tiny, little hand. “What if it gets trapped in something? What if I didn’t secure him properly in the baby seat and one of the buckles is loose and he inserts a finger in it and it gets jammed and… What-the-heck am I thinking? I’ve never been hysterical in my life,” I tell myself. “Get a grip.”
The clunk of the car door shutting seemed to have disconnected me with the hospital, and I was overwhelmed with a totally unexpected feeling of being alone. Fortunately, my husband Bill was, as always, perfectly at ease with everything. And as we pulled out of the car park, Bill turned and smiled at me, he put his hand on my knee and said: “It’s just you, me and Ricky now.” “Exactly!” my brain screamed. “It is just us. And you’ve had no training either! What are we doing?” “Get a grip!” I tell myself. “This is so unlike you. Everything is going to be OK. And how hard can it be anyway? You don’t need
I ask Bill to stop the car so I can sit next to Ricky in the back. His face is that of a pure angel. I can’t stop staring at him. Just looking at him makes me feel happy. I’m no longer thinking about anything – just looking. He was asleep the whole time during that trip back home. I, on the other hand, had experienced my first ever (and until now only) mild anxiety attack. But after talking to other first-time mothers, it’s not uncommon to feel a range of emotions when you take your first born home in the car. So be prepared, and if it happens to you, just get in the rear seat and stare.
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> baby feeding
Breast, bottle
OR BOTH!
If there’s one thing for sure, breastfeeding is something visceral and will have important repercussions for your relationship with your baby. The basic idea is to feel at ease so you can create a strong and serene bond with your newborn. Breastfeeding, which is strongly recommended by most professionals and various organizations, helps you create a unique bond with your baby. It’s the best way to ward off infections and the most natural way of developing a baby’s sense of taste. Future mothers tend to picture it as something innate that will happen instinctively. Indeed it can be that easy! Or not; it all depends: a lack of milk, for example, engorgement, cracks, or a baby who refuses the breast. There are all sorts of situations. Make sure you are as informed as possible to avoid too many surprises. Always keep in mind that this is all as new to your baby as it is to you, and that you will both need three to four weeks to find your bearings.
Here are
T he expert tips: For breastfeeding, I rec ommend you to be well prepared and to ask you r midwife for advice as you prepare for the birth. The first time you breastfee d is especially important and you should get help and guidance right from the start, and don’t hesitate to continue this assistance once you leave maternity hospital. Sylvette Rambaud, Mid
wife, Bébé Confort partner
five different ways to feed your baby: Advantages
Disadvantages
Equipment
Economical, effective, unique in terms of nutritional quality, ready-to-use.
Engorgement, cracks, pain, doubts: did the baby get enough to eat?
Breastfeeding + bottle feeding with breast milk
Rest, shared responsibility.
More organisation and equipment.
Electric breast pump, breast care accessories, teats for easy transitioning from breast to bottle (and vice versa), bottles, equipment for preparing, sterilising and cleaning bottles.
Breastfeeding + bottle feeding with baby formula
Rest, shared responsibility.
Less economical, more equipment.
Manual breast pump, teats that the baby will readily accept, bottles, equipment to prepare, sterilise and clean bottles, infant formula.
Bottle feeding with breast milk
Baby benefits from the nutritional qualities of your breast milk, ideal in cases of painful breastfeeding, shared responsibility.
Less economical, requires more organisation and equipment.
Bottle feeding with formula
More freedom for mum and dad.
Finding the right formula!
Breastfeeding
Manual breast pump, breast care accessories.
Combination feeding
Bottle feeding Electric breast pump, teats the baby will readily accept bottles, equipment for preparing, sterilising and cleaning bottles. Teats the baby will readily accept, bottles, equipment for preparing, sterilising and cleaning bottles, infant formula.
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Enjoy feeding your baby Breast Pump
For a comfortable nursing Adjustable suction & soft silicone protection to completely fit your sensitivity and mimic baby’s sucking rhythm.
Biodegradable nursing pads Natural and biodegradable: bio-sourced, renewable material for a more natural breastfeeding. Made in Switzerland.
Natural Comfort
Nursing pads
The eco designed bottle and natural comfort teat Teat easily adopted by 95% of babies, whatever their feeding habits*. Eco designed bottle, with less impact on the environment. Made in France. *Harris Interactive Test – February 2012
The unique clip & close bottle The ultimate no leak bottle closes in just one clip. Approved by 9/10 mums. “It makes our life easier”
Tom
Dental Safe
Pilar
The expert soother on the market Soothe baby’s needs to suck with complete peace of mind. Healthy dental development, clinically proven.
"I was in labour a very long time and ended up having a C-section. It was very draining both physically and mentally, so my breasts didn’t produce enough milk for my little glutton of 4270 gramms! But thanks to breastfeeding combined with formula feeding, I was able to give her the little milk I had – which is better than nothing! – and with the formula, I was reassured that she was getting enough to eat."
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> baby feeding
Happy
mealtimes Are you apprehending upturned bowls, spilt drinks, and spoons on the floor? Your baby will start to eat solid food, he will then want to imitate you to finally become autonomous. Let us help you avoid the mess and enjoy the mealtime journey with your baby. Discover Bébé Confort’s step by step approach answering to all your concerns for an enjoyable mealtime and baby’s needs. Adapted products combined with safe materials, smart features and playful designs.
Stage 1 4/9 months - Weaning
At this stage parents help their baby discover new tastes and new kinds of food. Parents can’t help feeling a little apprehensive. Questions such as ‘Are the materials secure and reliable? Will my baby like what I’ll be introducing? Will he accept this change’ are common concerns.
Mum’s spoon (size 1/2)
Conservation Box
Keyo bouncer
2 smart spoons with a heat sensitive head combined in a hygienic box to facilitate transportation. A no touch point, on the back of the spoon, comes as an hygienic protection for the spoon tip. An ideal answer to first meals.
2 sizes: 150ml and 300ml Hermetic lid and erasable writing area to conserve your own made food for your baby.
The Keyo bouncer entertains your baby when positioned on the floor. It reclines to 3 relaxed reclinable positions and folds into a compact unit.
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Stage 2 9/18 months - Imitating
This is the stage of baby’s clumsy beginnings to eating on his own, and parents help him learn. Baby is getting curious, he wants to taste everything. He wants to eat on his own, but isn’t yet capable.
Learning cutlery
Learning plate
Keyo high chair
Cutlery with cleaver bendable heads to help clumsy babies starting to eat by themselves.
The ideal partner for babies’ first meals: non slip base to avoid small disasters and hermetic lid to keep warm and ease transportation.
Safe high chair solution to easily feed your child at the dinnertable with the rest of the family. 5 height settings so it can be used up to 3 years.
Stage 3 18+ months - Autonomy
Baby now wants to act and feel like a grown up. He knows what he wants and starts to do everything that pleases him – that’s why it is particularly important at this stage to have decorative designs on mealtime items to catch his attention and charm him.
Bowl & plate Smart products with non-slip base and attractive décor, to start enjoying his toddler meal.
Beaker Baby starts drinking like a toddler, safely enough, in a translucent glass with a non-slip base.
Cutlery Metal cutlery, even with a knife, to eat like mum and dad.
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> safety
What you need to know about car safety Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re off on your first trip with your baby. Exciting? Maybe, but are you prepared? Because we have a wide range of car seats, it is child is in, what area of the body needs protection and important to know which car seat fits your child needs. when you need to upsize. Hopefully these tips will help These tips will help you to define which category your you keep the travel enjoyable, comfortable and safe.
Meet the different categories: Baby
Baby/ Toddler
Toddler
Child
Group 0+
Group 0+/1
Group 1
Group 2/3
0 - 13 kg (Birth to approx. 1 year) (40 cm - 85 cm)
0 - 18 kg (Birth to approx. 4 years) (0 cm - 105 cm)
9 - 18 kg 15 - 36 kg (approx. 9 months to 4 years) (approx. 3.5 years to 12 years) (80 cm - 105 cm) (135 cm - 150 cm)
The zones that are protected in the different categories:
Baby
Toddler
Child
When is it the best time to move on to the next category of car seats:
>
20
When the top of the babies ears extend past the top of the seat back.
> The shoulders of the child should be 2 cm above the openings for the shoulder straps in the toddler seat, when headrest is set in highest position.
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145 cm 130 cm
150 cm 135 cm
155 cm 140 cm
You no longer legally require a child car seat if your child is 1.35 or 1.50 meters tall.
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ISOFIX car seat: easy, simple and safe to install
All ISOFIX anchor points:
It sounds easy, but it’s easily done incorrectly: installing the seat in the car. Research has shown that 80 percent (!) of parents make mistakes in installing the car seat or fastening their child into the seat. 20 Percent of these mistakes endanger the life of the child in an accident. ISOFIX is an international system, which provides the safest, simplest and quickest method of correct installation of a child car seat. Instead of using the regular car seat belt, the ISOFIX system secures the baby seat to the car chassis via two specially incorporated anchor points behind the car seat. ISOFIX also helps reduce the forward and sideward movement of the seat because of the 3rd anchor point like the top tether or the support leg. For the past 10 years, EU legislation mandated that all new cars must have ISOFIX anchor points as standard. Hence, currently approximately 60% of all cars on the road have ISOFIX anchor points.
Longer rearward facing travel is safer
ISOFIX CONNECTORS ISOFIX
TOP TETHER
TOP TETHER
SUPPORT LEG SUPPORT LEG
Recent research has confirmed that babies are safer in a rearward facing seat up to the age of at least 15 months. Only then is the child’s neck strong enough to withstand the impulsive force of an average forward collision. That’s why the new i-Size regulation clearly requires using rearward-facing seats for all babies up to the age of 15 months. If a baby travels in the car facing forwards, the relatively heavy head is unrestrained in a forward collision – the head will be thrown forward. This can cause serious neck and head injury. Rearward facing restrains the head and spreads the impact over a greater area.
Yoann Brunetière,
Dorel Europe Safety Ce
nter Manager It may feel like it costs quite some time to install your chi ld car seat and your child cor rectly in the car but if you have an accident it can safe your chi ld’s life.
That’s all for now, more safety tips in our next issue.
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> car seats
Which car seat suits you? Each car seat is tailored to the exact needs of the age of the child it covers, offering the highest level of comfort and convenience. Your child’s safety is Bébé Confort’s top priority, so you can enjoy those precious moments with your child.
What is the best car seat for my child? You are pregnant and are going to shop for the best car seat because you’re preparing for the first ride. But what is your focus? When is it time to switch to the next stage car seat? And having all those choices doesn’t make it any easier for you. So, what is the best car seat for your child? The best car seat is one that fits your child, fits your car(s) and is easy to install and to use. Here are some useful tips and recommendations to help you decide for every age.
Enjoy your car seat The highest ratings in independent safety test clearly show that Bébé Confort car seats guarantee the best safety for your child, in any age category. The Group 0+ baby car seats are compatible with and colour match Bébé Confort strollers to create a smart (looking) travel system.
For toddlers only In the car, your baby is safest when travelling in a rearward facing seat until 13 kg (approx. 15 months). Keep your baby in a rearward-facing seat as long as possible. Switch to a toddler seat only when the top of your baby’s ears reach the top of the baby seat.
As your child grows It may seem a long way off, but time flies! Around your child’s 3rd birthday, you will still want your child to be well protected on trips to school, playdates, football club, ballet class and many more outings! The lightweight child seats of Bébé Confort are easy to switch between cars. For your growing child’s seating comfort, the seats are adjustable in height and width. The cool designs are geared to school-age kids with a mind and style of their own.
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Go online and find out more how you can choose the right car seat. Don‘t forget to check out the checklist!
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> car seats
The best car seats in the spotlight Pebble
One-click fitting without seat belts on FamilyFix or 2wayFix base. The harness conveniently stays open to get your child in and out of the seat. The extra recline on the base creates more legroom, so your baby can travel rearwardfacing for longer. The Pebble car seat is officially approved for use on the plane.
More than just a convertible 2-in-1 seat from birth to approx. 4 years. The MiloFix is an ISOFIX seat that first is used rearward facing up to 13 kg. The seat can be used in forward facing position from 9 - 18 kg (approx. 15/18 months). ISOFIX means top safety and easy one-click installation without seat belts. Perfect for parents on the go! Covering two consecutive age groups, the Bébé Confort MiloFix is a value-for-money child safety seat. GUT (2,3)
MiloFix
Im Test:
20 Kindersitze Ausgabe Ausgabe 06/2013 06/2013
Créatis. Fix
13RN77
MiloFix has a 4 star rating on safety >
13RN77
Im Test: GUT (2,3) 20 Kindersitze
A 4-star safety rating car seat switching your baby from a car seat to a separate stroller seat can often upset their routine. That’s why the Créatis.Fix offers instant click-and-go when used with the Bébé Confort Créatis.base and can also be clicked on any Bébé Confort stroller frame. It comes with a removable cushion for newborns, extra padding for enhanced comfort, and special Side Protection System. The Créatis.Fix has a belted base.
An excellent value for money infant car seat. This Streety.Fix carseat is lightweight, so very easy to carry from home to car. The Safe Travel on the side ensures a safe trip for the baby. It can be installed with the car seat belt, or with the click-and-go Streety. base that is also a belted base. And because it clicks onto any Bébé Confort stroller, it offers a flexible travel system.
Streety. Fix
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Say hello to the:
Baby/Toddler group 0+/1
2way Family
0-18 kg (Birth to approx. 4 years)
ISOFIX
Future-proof your baby’s travel safety with the Bébé Confort 2wayFamily. This highly flexible solution offers rearward-facing car travel from birth up to 4 years old, giving you significantly enhanced protection for your child’s head and neck. The 2wayFamily includes the 2wayFix base, the Pebble and 2wayPearl car seats. The 2wayFamily is very easy to use, since it works with the ISOFIX click-and-go installation system, which also provides visual and audio confirmation when you have correctly installed the car seat.
Available colours
Total Black
Raspberry Red
Pebble >
Walnut Brown
< 2wayPearl
< 2wayFix
2wayPearl is i-Size compliant.
2wayFamily in
short:
> Best in cla ss safety 2w ayPearl, also i-Size c ompliant > The family supports ve ry long-term u sage > It’s very ea sy to install > The base contains a c orrect installation confirmatio n
Features • Adjustable support leg; installation feedback confirms valid length position of support leg • Installation feedback on switching off frontal passenger airbag travelling rearward facing, and not to place baby
Confetti
Modern Black
(Only for Pebble)
forward facing before turning 15 months • Full recline for 2wayPearl in front and rear facing position
Good to know
• Easy-in harness in both Pebble and 2wayPearl
i-Size legislation The 2wayFamily is the perfect answer to the new i-Size legislation, that states that babies must travel rearward facing for at least 15 months. Learn more about i-Size and its improvements on page 25 or visit the safety section on our website.
• Batteries included and replaceable (2 penlights)
• Compact and modern design to fit most cars • Low battery warning signal flashes when energy drops below 30%. The 2wayFix still functions on an empty battery, but replacement is highly recommended in order to retain the lights and sound safety check.
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> safety
What is i-Size? ‘i-Size’ is the name of a new EU safety regulation that affects car seats for children. It provides extra protection in several ways, most notably by stating that babies MUST travel rearward-facing for at least the first 15 months.
This extended rearward-facing provides better head and neck protection. In a forward collision, the impact is spread across the whole body and the head is cushioned - not thrust forward. This is especially important for babies since they have a relatively large head and weak neck. i-Size also provides better side-impact protection because, for the first time in a child car seat regulation, i-Size includes a specified level of required protection against side impacts. One other big improvement is that i-Size will help prevent up-sizing too soon, because it has a clear specification for rearward-facing up to at least 15 months and sizes in cm instead of kg.
If you would like to learn more on i-Size, see our safety section on www.bebeconfort.com
Size of baby’s head relative heavy to whole body
The 5 key points of i-Size 1
Improved protection at higher forces for side and front impact and a much better protection of head and neck
2
Rearward faced travelling mandatory up to 15 months old
3
i-Size also requires ISOFIX, which has less chance of being incorrectly used than belted car seats
4
i-Size car seats will fit almost all ISOFIX cars
5
Length classification for easier choosing the right car seat, similar like clothing sizes
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> behind the scenes
CREATING A NEW
Constance Gerris
Dorel European Styling Manager
style
Introducing the Graphic Crystal
New collection Each year, our BĂŠbĂŠ Confort stylists create a new collection of child car seats, strollers and accessories. A new collection that reflects the latest trends in colours and fabrics that helps keep our customers totally up-to-date. But how do you identify the most important trends? Our styling experts share their secrets on creating the perfect collection for you and your child.
The Pebble
Close-up of the new fabric
The Windoo Plus Safety Carrycot
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In this fold out you can get to know the different categories: Car seats
Strollers
Carrying
Car seat
Coming up >>
Complete collection
overview
overview
Pebble
ISOFIX
2wayPearl with 2wayFix
(with ISOFIX system)
Baby
ISOFIX
Raspberry Red Walnut Brown
Confetti
Graphic Crystal Origami Rose
Modern Black
Total Black
Créatis.Fix
(with ISOFIX system)
Group 2/3
Group 1 Total Black
ISOFIX
Child
Toddler
Group 0+
RodiFix
(with ISOFIX system)
Raspberry Red Walnut Brown Modern Black
Total Black
Pearl with FamilyFix
ISOFIX
(with ISOFIX system)
Raspberry Red Walnut Brown
Confetti
Modern Black
Confetti
Modern Black
Rodi AirProtect®
Accessories Equipment Total Black
Raspberry Red Walnut Brown
Confetti
Graphic Crystal
Classic
Origami Rose
Modern Black
Dress Blue
Streety.Fix
Total Black
Total Black
Total Black
Rodi XP
Axiss
Raspberry Red Walnut Brown
Confetti
Graphic Crystal
Classic
Modern Black
Total Black
Opal
Raspberry Red Walnut Brown
Raspberry Red Walnut Brown
Confetti
Rubi
Graphic Crystal
Classic
Modern Black
Silver Star
Dress Blue
Total Black
Shadow Red
Rodi SPS
Iséos ISOFIX
Baby/ Toddler Group 0+ / 1 Total Black
Raspberry Red Walnut Brown
Confetti
Modern Black
Total Black
Silver Star
MiloFix
All the variations
Take a look at your favourite Bébé Confort product in all the different colours it’s available in. This complete collection overview lets you plan, discuss and select your purchases in the best way possible - from the comfort of your own living room. It’s a glimpse of how your life is going to change. Enjoy.
Car seat selectors
When choosing a child car seat there are obviously more things to consider than just colour and looks, visit our website for some tips on choosing the product that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
Top tip: On our website you can find a car seat selector tool that helps you find the best car seat that fits your personal needs. Also check out the car fitting list to see if the car seat of your choice fits your car. Go to the Service section on our website to find these helpfull tools. www.bebeconfort.com/service
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Total Black
ISOFIX
Raspberry Red Walnut Brown
Confetti
Graphic Crystal
Classic
(with ISOFIX system)
Modern Black
Accessory Sun Canopy
Iséos Néo+
Raspberry Red
Total Black
Raspberry Red Walnut Brown
Stone
Carmine
Priori SPS
Trianos
Accessory Summer Cover
Total Black
Total Black
RodiFix
Carmine
Raspberry Red
Rodi AirProtect®
Accessory Summer Cover
(Opal and MiloFix)
Total Black
Raspberry Red Walnut Brown
Accessory Rain Cover
Rodi XP
2wayPearl
Accessory Summer Cover
Pearl
Axiss
Rubi
Bases
Iséos ISOFIX
Bases
Accessory Sun Canopy
overview ISOFIX
(2wayFix and FamilyFix with ISOFIX system)
(2wayPearl, Pearl, Axiss, Tobi and Rubi)
Pebble
Créatis.Fix
Streety.Fix
Pebble
Opal
MiloFix
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30
2wayFix
FamilyFix
Créatis.base
Streety.base
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Stroller
overview
Accessory
Loola
High Trek
Strollers
General Footmuff
Confetti
Graphic Crystal
Classic
Origami Rose Modern Black
Dress Blue
Total Black
Total Black
Raspberry Red Walnut Brown
Confetti
Total Black
Graphic Crystal Modern Black
Walnut Brown
Total Black
Raspberry Red Walnut Brown
Confetti
Classic
Modern Black
Silver Star
Dress Blue
Total Black
Raspberry Red Graphic Crystal
Origami Rose
Steel Grey
Total Black
Total Black
+
+
Raspberry Red
Graphic Crystal
Total Black
Classic
Bright Red
Rich Blue
+ Hot Pink
Raspberry Red
Walnut Brown
Raspberry Red
Confetti
Walnut Brown
Confetti
Raspberry Red
Walnut Brown
Confetti
Raspberry Red
Walnut Brown
Classic
The WWW experience
Graphic Crystal
Modern Black
Dress Blue
Total Black
Raspberry Red
Walnut Brown
Confetti
Graphic Crystal
Origami Rose
Dress Blue
Original Bag - 2 in 1 Nursery bag and booster seat
= Total Black
Stone Grey
Raspberry Red
Walnut Brown
Mila
Total Black
Raspberry Red
Flexi Bag
Compact Safety Carrycot +
"To create a new Bébé Confort style – one that appeals to customers - we start by immersing ourselves in all kinds of trends from different but related fields,” says Constance Gerris, Dorel European Styling Manager. “We survey and investigate trends in fashion, art, architecture, and more. Books, magazines, webinars and blogs are all source material. We also sharpen our understanding with analysis from full-time trend forecasters and, of course, by understanding our own customers’ preferences by analysing our own sales patterns. We saturate ourselves with all this input, and then we choose the trend that applies most to our customers a choice that is based on experience and intuition."
Square Parasol
Windoo Plus Safety Carrycot
Streety Plus Mix & Match
Global inspiration
Footmuff (Pebble and Créatis.Fix)
Noa
Streety Plus Trio Pack
Total Black
Raspberry Red
Lana
Elea
Loola
Accessories
Strollers
Total Black Raspberry Red Walnut Brown
overview
Carrying
Graphic Crystal
Easia
Maia Trio Pack
Confetti
Graphic Crystal
Classic
Raspberry Red
Confetti
Mila Bumper Bar
overview
Graphic Crystal
Classic
"That’s how the ‘Graphic Crystal’ collection started,” explains Mireille Kraneveld, Lead Stylist. “We knew that the World Wide Web plays a big part to young peoples’ lives, and has done so for many years. But recently the convergence between the physical world and the cyber universe has accelerated tremendously – thanks mainly to smart phones, tablets and Wi-Fi.
Modern Black
Bébé Confort Buggy Board
T he Original Bag
Nowadays, interacting with friends is instantaneous, at any time of the day or night, in any place. This notion of living in a digital web inspired us to create the Graphic Crystal collection, featuring a digitalized pattern. A design that suggests continuous connection and interaction from anywhere to anywhere else - just like the digital world." "That’s the creative side,” says Constance. “But we also carefully look at fabric quality issues. The fabric needs to be comfortable and safe as well as being able to stay in shape for a perfect fit. A car seat cover isn’t very good if it loses its shape after the first wash. Also we try to constantly reduce the environmental impact that our fabric production has, you can read more about that in the ‘About Us’ section of our website."
Carrying
Total Black
Raspberry Red
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Walnut Brown
Classic
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Black Denim Pomegranate Red Devine Denim
Nature Spirit
33
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Equipment Feeding Keyo Stand Keyo Bouncer
overview Keyo Highchair seat
Equipment
Fancy Brown
Fancy Black
Woodline
Poetic Black
Fancy Red
Fancy Brown Fancy Black
Fizzy Grey
Kaleo
Divine Denim
Nature Spirit
Nature Spirit
Fancy Red
Fizzy Grey
Reflex Table Chair
Hot Chocolate
Aristo Black
Total Black
Playing & Relaxing Kamino
Cocon Evolution
Poetic Black
Hot Chocolate
Aristo Black
Nature Spirit
Caring Duo Amplitude / Changing mat
Amplitude bath stand White
Amplitude changing mat BB doux
Amplitude changing mat BB doux blue
Duo Amplitude BB doux
Duo Amplitude BB doux blue
Small Nursery Overview To see the full collection and possibilities of our small nursery products, please visit our website www.bebeconfort.com
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Sometimes children are safer when you are not watching them
New 2wayFamily ISOFIX
Offer your child the best safety, keep him rearward facing up to the age of 4
Pebble
2wayPearl
Rearward facing Birth to approx. 12 months
Rearward facing Approx. 6 months to 4 years
With Bébé Confort Pebble and 2wayPearl, you can keep your children
Forward facing 15 months to approx. 4 years
rearward facing up to approx. 4 years old. What’s more, both seats are very easy to use, they click-in in less than a second on the 2wayFix base. All you have to do is enjoy your family trip.
2wayFix
Birth to approx. 4 years
This 2wayPearl is i-Size compliant and therefore your safest choice. Learn more about the new i-Size regulation on www.bebeconfort.com/i-Size.
For more information visit
www.bebeconfort.com/2wayFamily
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