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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Buy 1 bumGenius Zinnia
and you'll get TWO!


Love is definitely in the air this week at Baba Me and to help spread the love a little, we're doing a BUY 1 GET 1 FREE offer on bumGenius One Size and bumGenius Organic Zinnia nappies!  You must hurry though because unlike love, our Valentine's special can't last forever and must end on Sunday 14th February


Love, The Baba Me Team x

Picture the scene:
You, your husband, and your four kids are eating lunch in a jammed packed restaurant in Birmingham airport.  You are secretely satisfied that feeding the kids now (not to mention your husband) will make your homeward journey linger that little bit less and give them all one thing less to complain about.  
So far so good - no food fights and the sandwiches are going down a treat - UNTIL a panicked voice over the tannoy tells you that everyone must evacuate the airport due to a bomb scare threat.

Brilliant.  

Next thing you know you are trying to juggle between your half eaten sandwich, drink, suitcase and handbag whilst getting everyone else in gear to relocate outside where it's absolutely freezing!
Then it hits you...  
How on earth am I going to keep the kids entertained, outside, in a massive crowd, in sub-zero temperatures?

Luckily Maebh didn't have to worry about that.  The very smart Baba Me MD got her two youngest boys their very own Tipu Trunki and she is sure glad she did!

Doing exactly what it claims (although we never doubted it), Trunki really did wave goodbye to travelling tears and tantrums.  Her two angels were happily entertained for the entire evacuation time.  The most popular game of the day seemed to be Trunki races which went down a treat and had all the other kids looking on in envy.

Make your kids the envy of all others by getting them their very own Trunki now.  With such a large cast to choose from, everyone has their Trunki favourite!  Because they are so compact (hand luggage approved) yet roomy enough to fit all travel essentials and complete with teddy bear seatbelts, Trunki is the ideal solution for any trip - even if you're just poping out to see Granny for the day!

Click here to view the entire Trunki family - Gruffalo, Trixie, Terrance, Tipu and Harley.

Love, The Baba Me Team x

YOU'LL FORGET THE BLUES WHEN YOU HEAR OUR NEWS!

We know that despite today only being the 1st February many of you are already feeling fed up from the so called 'blues'.  So, to put that smile right back on your face (where it belongs) we've extended our fantastic Flip and Econobum buy 1 get 1 FREE sale!

For those of you who've heard about Flip and Econobum but aren't quite sure what all the fuss is about, now is your time discover what so many mums already have. Try each of these eco-loving parent-friendly superstar nappies for yourself, at buy 1 get 1 free you can really afford to.

Click here to shop Flip or here to shop Econobum.
Now if only we could have broadcasted that into your bedroom this morning - it would have made getting up so much easier :-)

Want to know more?
Visit the most popular posts on our blog:
Flip Explained (FAQ's)
I said WOW to Flip

Love, The Baba Me Team x


Shameful Secrets Exposé
Baba Me bares all:
What we really use Jackson Reece Herbal Wipes for.


Jackson Reece Herbal Wipes are eco-friendly, baby friendly and ultra-soothing.  Their natural herbal formula contains certified organic ingredients helping to protect your baby against common skin irritations such as nappy rash and eczema.  Containing only natural ingredients and conscientiously manufactured in the UK, Jackson Reece biodegradable wipes are essential for any mothers changing kit.

But what else can they be used for?*
From the usual cleaning baby's bums and sticky fingers to more extreme uses such as contacting the Emergency Services, the wonders of Jackson Reece Wipes seem to never cease!
Read on for Team Baba Me's shameful scenarios with Jackson Reece...

  • No time for a shower? Never fear, Jackson Reece is here! Give your body a spring clean with the wipes paying particular attention to your underarms! (Isn't that right Mary?)
  • Forgotten to buy De-Icer despite the annoying rants from everyone about how useful it is?  Why not put them to shame by grabbing a wipe from your handbag and watching the ice disappear.  Don't have a car?  Use this as your party trick instead.  Take a wipe to any frosty surface for guaranteed ooh's and aah's!

  • Nattering on the phone all day every day leaves your phone looking more like a groggy foundation sponge than a communications device.  Avoid this by giving your phone the once over with the wonderous wipes - it's a good idea to pay attention to the key pad when  in action otherwise you'll end up 'doing a Collette'.  Confused?...  Collette shamefully called the Emergency Services and tried to pin the blame on Jackson Reece!
  • Like to clean?  We use these wipes on practically everything, and we mean everything!  Although most of the reasons they are used can be applauded, some are real eyebrow raisers such as: removing food lodged between keys in the laptop/computer, and wiping away food that has fastened to forks (less washing up so it's smiles all round)! No prizes for guessing who these two uses apply to.
  • Are your cleaning habits causing people to stare?  Alice had the same issue, her desire to cleanse her hands meant she was running up and down the stairs so often, we were getting dizzy! It soon stopped once we introduced her to Jackson Reece.  Now instead of running to the sink every two hours, she simply soothes her skin using the wipes.
So there you have it - the confessions of Baba Me. Have you got a shameful secret to share?  Let us know by emailing info@babame.com and we'll add it here.


  • Thanks to @pippad who thinks Jackson Reece wipes are just the trick for removing fresh biro from leather sofas!

Jackson Reece are on special offer inside our store so pop in for some mega discounts or  buy the wipes online here or read more at http://www.jacksonreece.com/

Love, The Baba Me Team x
 

*Please note that the above listed uses of Jackson Reece Wipes are intended as a parody and are not recommended by the manufacturers.  Please do not attempt to use Jackson Reece Wipes on any surface without prior consultation with the manufacturers. For full details on the recommended usage of the wipes please contact Jackson Reece directly on sales@jacksonreece.com.

Are you thinking about attending one of the baby shows coming up at Excel, NEC or Earls Court this year?

I am a veteran of a few baby shows now - I went when I was pregnant, when I had a baby (and a brewing bump for baby number 2) and without children in tow! Definitely the easiest is number 3 but this is not always practical and anyway, the baby shows are geared up for those with bumps and babes.

Those with bumps:-
Before you go:
- Have a look who will be there. This is an ideal opportunity to look at things you may not have considered before - a baby sling, professional photography, cloth nappies (!). If you KNOW what you want e.g a certain brand of pram, then research your prices beforehand as most exhibitors offer some fantastic deals (and you don't want to miss out as you don't realise what great offers there are!!!).
- Cash vs cards. Most of the larger retailers will take cards, but have some cash to hand for food and smaller purchases. There will be cashpoints at the sites, but the queues can be long......

On the day:
- comfy shoes, comfy clothes (don't bother with a big coat, if you can, just a couple of layers you can take off and fold into a bag) etc. You will be doing a LOT of walking.
- pop a few snacks into your bag (e.g some unsalted nuts, fruit bars). Also, if there is room (or you have a handy person to carry it for you), a small bottle of water. There are plenty of eateries around, but around the traditional lunchtimes they get very busy, and I remember getting VERY CRANKY when pregnant and hungry. If you can, eat a bit earlier or later, the queues will be shorter!

Those with Babes/Small children
All of the above apply, but in addition:-

- Go early! Fewer crowds, less hassle, shorter queues especially at the popular stands. Children seem to have the attention span of a goldfish, so the sooner you get there. Friday is usually a quiet day as well, so if you can, consider going then instead of the busier weekend.
- Research is particular important, as it is harder to browse, so you may want to choose your route and chosen stands more carefully. Kids don't enjoy shopping, so keep it minimal.
- Divide and conquer! If you have one toddler and mum is pregnant again, get Dad to go to one of the juice stands or watch one of the shows/presentations with little one while Mum investigates nappies etc. They will both thank you for it!
- Snacks for toddler/bottles for baby (if applicable). We had a picnic at the edge of the main hall at the NEC in 2007! The seats generally are where the food stalls are, so a nice quiet patch of ground with some sarnies for our 15month old, and a chance for very pregnant mummy was very welcome. We were not the only ones doing these impromptu picnics. I also took a little Tupperware tub of dried fruit which my toddler nibbled on while we had important conversations with retailers. Everyone is happy.
- DON'T PANIC!!! If you forget something. There will be free disposable nappies, free wipes, as well as samples of other goodies should you forget something. As my Dad said, provided you have some money, you are ok, you can buy what you forget.

For the more eco minded amongst you....
You will be inundated with plastic bags filled with paper - try to resist, ask them for a flyer if there is a product you want, but take a reusable bag instead.
We were also very into our cloth nappies by the time I was pregnant with baby number 2, and we used bumGenius One Size nappies when out and about as they were so easy (and quick!) to put on and off. They were a blessing on the day and admired by other (non cloth using) mums for their pretty colours and how quick we were at changing the nappy!)

I hope you enjoy your Baby Show experience, take it all in your stride and pace yourself. It really is baby shopping heaven :)

Definitely come over to the bumGenius stand - you will be sure of a warm welcome and mention you read the blog!


We've had quite a few questions from consumers and retailers alike regarding Flip nappies. We thought the only way we could really tell you all everything you want to know was to spend time really getting hands-on with the nappy in question!  
After spending an entire day doing almost everything imaginable with a Flip nappy (handling, playing with, pulling, sizing), I've put together some answers to FAQ's.  If there's anything here that I haven't covered drop an email to info@babame.com and I'll soon clear that up!


Some Flip Options
There are 3 inserts compatible with the Flip system: Stay Dry, Organic and Disposable.
You can buy the Flip nappy with either a Stay Dry insert (£13.95) or an Organic insert (£15.95) or alternatively you can buy the Flip cover individually (£10.95) and then purchase the inserts separately.  
The Stay Dry Insert retails at £3.95 whilst the Organic Insert is £5.95.
The disposable inserts will be available to both consumers and retailers soon.  

Flip Inserts: What's what?
Flip Stay Dry Inserts are based on the reliable stay dry insert provided with the bumGenius One Size.  The principal is quite the same, they are super absorbent and help to keep your baby dry all day.  Made from three layers of microfiber and topped with a soft touch suede, the Flip Stay Dry Insert is efficient and reliable.

Sizing: fold the insert down to the size you require - small, medium or large

Content:
Stay-Dry Insert Stay-Dry Layer: %100 polyester
Stay-Dry Insert Absorbent Layer: %80 polyester, 20% polyamide

Flip Organic Inserts are super soft, ultra-absorbent and made from four layers of 100% Oeko-Tex® certified organic cotton. When folded this organic cotton pre-fold has an impressive 12 layers for any time you need maximum absorbency.
To adjust the size of the pre-fold simply fold one way for small and the other for medium/large.
Content: Insert - 100% Organic Cotton

Flip Disposable Inserts are just the trick for anyone looking for a disposable-reusable system.  The mums in our office think that they'll be the perfect solution for travel, day care or for mums who want an eco-friendlier option without the hassle of washing.  Flip Disposable Inserts are upto 97% biodegradable, dye free, fragrance free and the only disposable insert that has achieved Oeko-Tex certification. RRP: £3.99 for a pack of 18, available soon.
Content:
Non-woven bamboo viscose, 5g
Filler: Wood pulp, 14-15g; SAP, 3g
Starch-based glue, 1g
How does it work?
Flip has been designed to be really simple. 
1) Adjust the one size cover to the size you require.  This is really easy, just use the snaps - the sizing is similar to that of the bumGenius One Size however some customers claim that Flip offers a better fit! 
2) Pick your insert - Flip Stay Dry, Flip Organic or Flip Disposable - simply tuck the insert in under the contour flaps at each end.  No need to fuss, the generous room makes it really easy to just pop the insert in. 
3) Put on baby and snap to close.




Flip Cover VS Econobum Cover



Similarities
  • Both covers are on special offer now - buy 1 + get 1 FREE!
  • Flip and Econobum covers have form fitting elastic to prevent leaks
  • Both covers are made from the same great waterproof fabric
  • Both covers have identical snaps (except for colour variations)
  • Both covers are made using the same durable elastic
  • Both covers are compatible with the Econobum prefold Insert, Flip Stay Dry Insert, Flip Organic Insert, Flip Disposable Insert


Differences

  • Econobum cover available in white only, Flip cover is available in 3 colours
  • Econobum cover has one row of snaps at the top, Flip has two
  • Econobum cover costs £8.99, Flip cover costs £10.95
  • Flip cover has two contour flaps which the insert fits easily under
  • Flip cover has unique butterfly closure tabs


What do mums say?
We've had the ladies in our office trial the Flip nappy and the feedback has been excellent.  Eliza (mum of Maria 2) loves the versatility Flip offers, especially since Maria is in day care.  She likes to use Flip along with the bumGenius All In One and claims that it is easy to use, slim fitting and convenient.  
"I love that I don't have to wash the cover after every use and removing the Inserts is so easy.  I love Flip Organic Inserts, they are super soft and highly absorbent - perfect for night time."


Julie, mum of Josh (1) is an avid Flip user!  As a busy mum handling work and home she finds Flip ultra flexible - even for her hectic schedule.  "Flip is a dream come true.  I love reusable nappies but sometimes the washing can be a put off - Flip is definitely the compromise I've been looking for! I wash less and because it's one-size I don't have to stock up on different sizes."


The feedback so far has been excellent for Flip.  We'd love to hear what you think so get in touch!


Love, The Baba Me Team x

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To celebrate yet another year of being the Best Reusable Nappy (as awarded by Mother & Baby) we are giving you 20% OFF all bumGenius reusable nappies until the 26th February 2010! 

Simply cut out the voucher which is available in the February editions of Mother & Baby, I'm Pregnant and Pregnancy & Birth and take your voucher to your nearest participating stockist! 
A full list of participating stockists is available here.
Alternatively call us on 02830 84 80 50 to avail of this offer over the phone - this offer is not available on-line.

We hope to continue to offer you fantastic bumGenius discounts via our Facebook page.  Click here to become a fan our our Facebook page to ensure you don't miss out on our upcoming special offers!





Love, The Baba Me Team x