Top festivals for little ones

With so many music festivals to choose from this year we thought we'd try to help by suggesting our favourites.  Remember the list is based not just on their line up but also how well they cater for under 5's!

Make sure you check out our post on top tips to enjoying festivals with little ones which has been put together by our friends at Boutique Babysitting.  And remember you'll enjoy festivals even more if your fully equipped so check out our festival survival kit!

Top festival tips for babies & toddlers

Here are some great tips on how to enjoy festivals if you're with a baby ot toddler.  Lisa is the co-founder of Boutique Babysitting.  They provide a fantastic set of activities and care at some the UK's best festivals.  We've also put together a list of our top ten festivals.

It's the little things that make you proud!

Although Born was started nearly 11 years ago it still feels like we're starting out, still trying to find our way in the world and more passionate than ever that Born grows ever bigger.

So today while I was checking through the Bugaboo facebook page I couldn't help but smile when Born was mentioned in the very first post for the new Bugaboo organiser.  So while it's only a small, insignificant event to others it made me feel just a little bit prouder.

So as a thanks to Georgia Martin for mentioning us we're sending you a little something we hope will make you smile! Thanks Georgia.

The wonder of Tripp Trapps

Part of the busy home

Fresh living space with Tripp Trapp

Since Born opened its doors all those years ago the Stokke Tripp Trapp has remained a signature product that has better illustrated what Born is about more than any other.  Not only beautifully made, the Tripp Trapp offers two features that so many other nursery chairs can't match - wonderful aesthetics and value!  But at over £130, how can I say the Tripp Trapp offers value?

How many home births in your area?

Born has always had an active interest in birthing issues and supporting parents to exercise their choice - we've two children, one born at home and the other in hospital.  So we were fascinated by a recent US study entitled ‘Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care’ that announced that the percentage of births occurring at home in the US increased by 20% between 2004 and 2008.

Help us add a bit of joy

When Eva and Georgina started Born 11 years ago an important part of the idea was for Born to play a very active role within local communities, especially with charities.

In the past we’ve worked with many not for profit organisations who support mums, parents and of course babies and toddlers – everything from raising money for the Southmead milk bank to supporting UNICEF campaigns overseas.

As part of our efforts this year we wanted to help a very special charity – Children’s Hospice South West.  It’s a truly remarkable organisation that achieves amazing results for the children that they support.