Baby wearing conference

This weekend Becky and I attended the  European baby conference with Ergobaby. This is the first time we have had this event in the UK.

It was wonderfu to see such a wide variety of baby carriers in one place.  Not just on the exhibitor stands but also on all the parents who had come from far and wide to hear the excellent speakers and attend the workshops.

I was particular interested in the talks given by Dr Henrik Northolt about the affects baby wearing has on a person's emotional development. The research that proves that baby wearing is not just beneficial but almost essential for a child's development has been borne out by years of research, some of which Henrik shared with us during his talk.

As a store we have always promoted baby carrying not just for the convenience factor but because we think that it does make a difference to the long term well being of that baby, then child and ultimately adult. It's also the easiest way for a baby to attach to another human-being.

Have a look at some of the benefits of baby wearing

Birth as a sacred journey; training in Bristol

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Imps & Elfs - Simply Chic Summer Collection

This Summer we have an amazing range of beautiful clothing ready to brighten up your little ones wardrobe. From one of our favourite designers Imps and Elfs brings us a fabulous range this season, featuring mini collections which we just adore.

 

The apple print range comes in this seasons must have colours, classic green, sunny yellow and dusty red. You can mix and match this collection or layer it with our fab collection of summer cardigans and leggings, for a chic townhouse look.

 

Here at Born, we understand the importance of having the basics covered, thankfully Imps & Elfs has brought us this classic collection. Featuring long sleeved, short sleeved and kimono style rompers, luscious leggings and a handy little hat in both Pure white and Classic grey. While these might be basic they are of the highest quality, so when it comes to taking your little one out for the day, layer these basics with some fab garments from the bright collection!

 

 Not only will your baby be wearing the most fashionable outfit in town, you can also sleep easy, as all of the Imps and Elfs clothes are designed specifically to fit your baby’s changing body shape. And that is not all, all of the garments are made with love, from eco-friendly organic cotton, keeping your little one warm and cosy while at the same time allowing their super soft skin to breath!

~Georgi

Born is one of London's best baby boutiques

 

Last week the Evening Standard newspaper in London voted Born as one of London's top 5 baby boutiques.  We were overjoyed to be given this accolade and have been sharing it with our friends as it's fantastic to be recognised like this.

If you love us please share it with your friends too so they can experience why we are in the top 5.  If the Evening Standard thinks we are good enough for The Duchess of Cambridge and Kim Kardashian, then we must be doing somthing right!

With love

~ Eva and Georgina (who you will most likely meet if you visit the Stoke Newington Store)

Festival 'Must Haves'

With Glastonbury in the next few days, the Festival Season will soon be well and truly upon us.  We often get customers stopping by en-route to pick up those essential items that we think are 'must haves' for babies and toddlers when out all day (and night) in the great British weather.  Below are some of our suggestions and items we have found invaluable when at festivals with our own children:

Sun Screen  - Even if it's not scorching hot, if your child is out all day it's best to cover them with sun protection. We recommend Green People's Sun lotion and After Sun.

Birth Journeys Birth Preparation with Karen Woods

Karen is a Midwife and 'Birthing From Within' Birth Preparation Mentor.  She also practices 'Birth Story Listening' - a form of post birth support and healing based on the telling of the Birth Story. 

Here Karen tells us about her new Inspiring Birth Preparation course taking place this  June & July 2013 (4 weeks) in central Bristol

~ Eva

For me, one of the main challenges in Birth Preparation is supporting women and their partners to become 'confident' in the process of birth, whilst at the same time, assisting them in being able to remain 'open' to the unexpected or perhaps unwished for events that can occasionally arise during birth.  An open, relaxed approach reduces fear, and quite simply, this helps women to open! 

Manduca baby carrier with free sucking pads

The Manduca Baby Carrier is a fabulous soft structured baby carrier that is suitable to use from birth. For a limited period, with every carrier sold you will receive a free set of strap protectors.  It's really common for babies to suck or chew the straps on their carrier, so having these pads means you don't have to wash the whole carrier every time they decide on a nibble.