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We're really excited to be getting stock of the new Caboo Carrier by Close Parent very soon.  We were lucky enough to be sent a sample for testing and our lovely tester 'Josie' is putting it through it's paces with her gorgeous new baby 'Elizabeth'

Josie will be posting her review on here very soon and she will also be including some lovely pictures of herself carrying Elizabeth in the sling.  I've had the pleasure of seeing the pictures last night and really can't wait to show them off!

The Close Caboo Carrier is an updated version of the Close Parent Baby Carrier which gets great reviews for it's ease of use and comfort.  It's made from 100% organic cotton and  is available in 5 new contemporary colours.  The dyes used contain no harmful chemicals and are certified to Oeko tex standard so you can feel confident about having the material next to your baby's skin.

• Easy to use - no need for assistance
• Weight - 5lb baby to 32lb toddler
• Fits women size 8 - 20 & men up to 6ft 4in
• 5 Carrying positions including outward facing for older babies
• baby's head supported when sleeping
• Comfortable to wear - will not cause back problems

Watch this space for Josie's review.. coming soon!  Why not follow Babi Pur on Facebook & Twitter for all the latest news and offers

Josie's review of the Caboo carrier has now been posted, read it here

Violet's magic washing powder by Baby Scents  is  ideal for washing all of your family's clothing especially if you have sensitive skin or allergies. It's hypo-allergenic and contains unique plant and mineral ingredients.  Not only is it biodegradable and eco friendly, it's also very effective at getting your washing clean.

The first thing we noticed about this washing powder was how small the tubs are, it's hard to believe that you can get 20 washes from the smaller tub (500g) and 40 washes from the larger tub (1kg)  this is because the washing powder is very concentrated and doesn't contain any of the fillers you'd normally have in lots of commercial washing powders.. it's also worth mentioning that residues from fillers stay on your clothes and can contain chemicals which are deemed to be irritants.  Baby Scents have included a small scoop inside the tubs, and one scoop is all you need for an average sized load of washing.

If you use cloth nappies you'll love Violet's Magic Washing powder!   No more 'strip washing' due product build up caused by fillers  and no need to worry about chemical residues next to baby's precious and sensitive skin.  You could add a scoop of Violet's Laundry "bugs at bay"  Sanitiser to your nappy wash, this means you don't need to wash your nappies at high temperatures.  The laundry sanitiser can also be used with eco-balls.

Violet's magic washing powder contains no phosphates, no sodium laureth sulfate (SLS)  no synthetic colours & fragrance, and no petrochemicals! It's made in the UK, tested by Teesside University and Vegan society certified.  It's also recommended by Prima Baby as one of the best laundry detergents for babies!

An update from Chelle, mum to Fizz who together have been testing lots of nappies and other stuff from Babi Pur.  When we first met Chelle, she was new to cloth nappies and kindly published her cloth nappy 'diary' on the Babi Pur blog.

Baby Yoga & Comfy wear

Recently we've tried to get Fizz more loungey style clothes Read more...

When it has been said that there has been an increase in baby eczema it means that more mums (and dads) are becoming more aware of what they place on babies skin from the outset. Read more...

FREE Organic Hemp Seed Oil Sun block when you spend £50 & Free postage too!

Did you know that everything we put on our skin is absorbed?   We love Yaoh's range of organic sun protection because it contains only the most effective and least damaging chemical sunblocks and leaves out the nasty parabens, harmful substances and chemical additives you'd usually find in sun cream.

Hemp seed oil is very nourishing for the skin.   It contains Omega 3 and 6, which gives all sorts of benefits as it's absorbed into the skin.  This Sunblock which is available in factor 15 or factor 30 is suitable for babies, children and adults.

To claim your free sun block & free shipping (in UK) all you need to do is spend £50 or more and enter the code FREESUN at checkout!

Buy Organic Sunblock factor 15 or Organic Sunblock factor 30 online at Babi Pur!

Ever since I read about re-usable sanitary products I've wanted to try out a Mooncup. For those who don't know what a Mooncup is I will elaborate. The Mooncup is a flexible, silicone cup which is worn internally during a woman's period.

If that's too much for you to handle I'd recommend that you stop reading now!
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Ok, where to begin.......Since getting pregnant with Quentin and buying Cloth nappies for him I sprawled into the world of alternative (reusable) sanitary products. If he can have a nice soft bottom why can't I! Read more...

When I saw a zip lock wet bag featured on Babi Pur I just had to see how different they were from the tote bags and ordered two.

Slightly more expensive I was excited to see the difference they could make to our dirty nappy storage and I was impressed.

When they arrived the outer material was really soft, the inner waterproof. I ordered the tiger and cow print, both fun and eye catching.

These wet bags are great. The zip locked means the smell is kept in and easy to open and close. They are easy to wash and stay soft on the outside. They fold up well for transport in a change bag or buggy basket.

I am really impressed and it is worth the few extra £££'S to have something that looks great but also excels in the practical neccessities too.

Little Hathi,  UK distributors of the Pebble Toys and gifts are a  friendly family company based in Wales.  Little Hathi don’t think you should have to choose between beautiful products and fair trade values. They believe you can have both, and they're committed to sourcing ethical and fair trade toys that are irresistibly cute and cuddly.

Every member of the Pebble family is lovingly hand sewn or crocheted in Bangladesh. The artisans are paid a fair wage and the employment which has been created for them is local, flexible and safe.

Little Hathi have been working closely with the Pebble brand since it was launched.  They’re very proud to be associated with this pioneering business which we believe will make a difference to so many lives in rural Bangladesh.

Little Hathi are also thrilled that there are plans in the near future to produce every item in the Pebble range with official FLO (Fairtrade Labelling Organisations) labels, which is currently unavailable for this kind of product. The FLO label is instantly recognisable to shoppers; it’s the one that’s used on everyday products like bananas, coffee and chocolate. By introducing new processes, the Pebble brand is hoping to lead the way for the handicraft and toy sector to be FLO labelled.

Come and meet some of the Pebble family.

“My name’s Copyn and I love my stripes. I’m always smiling and if you shake me gently you can hear me rattle.

I’m made of 100% washable cotton, and my friends and I are all fair-trade toys. This means that the ladies who made me will be paid an honest wage and have good working conditions. Good jobs help them to look after their families.”

“Hello, I’m Gwdi and I’m a podgy little baby owl. My wings haven’t grown much yet, so I can’t fly away, but I know you’ll love my big blue eyes.

I’ve got a rattle inside, so I can make lots of noise, and if I get messy I love going for a spin in the washing machine.”

As well as adorable toys and rattles, Pebble make cute cotton booties, knitted tea sets and crochet make believe cakes that are almost sweet enough to eat. The toys are unique, quirky and so cute, that our team of young testers for Little Hathi have already fallen in love with them.

Fizz has now started nursery and I had been looking for something a bit different to send as a comforter with her. Read more...