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The Sweet, Squeezy Snack from Organix Goodies
Suitable for twelve months and over, the Organix Goodies range of ‘squeezy snacks’ are the perfect solution to eating healthily whilst on the go.
Available for only 89p from www.organix-shop.co.uk, these healthy, fruity snacks are available in a range of flavours:
- Blueberry, Blackberry and Pear
- Kiwi, Pear & Banana
- Mango, Pear & Orange
- Strawberry, Banana & Pear
Mums Baby Magazine put the Blueberry, Blackberry and Pear Squeezable Snack to the ‘toddler tasting test’ with a rather selective, young eater. The Organix Squeezable, Fruit Snack was devoured in minutes without any mess or fuss.
Organix offer a ‘no junk promise’ to their customers, providing parents with reassurance that their products contain 100% organic fruit with absolutely NO artificial ingredients. Fruit is a natural source of vitamins which aid development and growth.
The Organix Goodies Squeezy Fruit range feature a screw top (which should be removed and held onto by a parent when in use as small parts could cause possible choking hazards for little ones) preventing any waste as the lid can be secured to store uneaten fruit. Each packet contains 100g of fruit which count towards your child’s ‘five a day’.
Mums Baby Magazine were clearly instructed by our ‘two year old, tasting tester’ to rewards this product with ten out of ten! The overall verdict from Mums Baby Magazine is “more please!”
Organix: The Instant Baby and Toddler Convenience Food and Drink Range with a ‘No Junk Promise’.
Founded in 1992 by Lizzie Vann, Organix provides a wide range of food and drinks for infants and toddlers which promises to use only natural, organic ingredients with no additives, preservative or junk included. Through becoming a parent herself Lizzie realised that something was missing from most Baby Supermarket aisles, which sparked her inspiration to begin the Organix Company.
The No Junk Promise guarantees that all food and drink is made with the best quality, organic ingredients which are tasty and nutritious for little ones without the unnecessary additives and preservatives that many convenience foods include. For parents who simply do not have the time to prepare meals for their baby/ toddler, Organix has created a wide range of solutions which are easy to serve and enjoyable to eat/ drink. Organix are committed to working with 
nutritionists, organic farmers and parents to establish the ideal foods for little ones.
Each Organix product is clearly labelled with age suitability which follow government guidelines. Organix focus upon ‘ease of use’ and package their products appropriately for parents on the go. Packaging such as screw tops and squeezy tubes reduce wastage as left over food can be reused within the time guidelines set. All Bottles and Drinks are fitted with appropriate caps for ‘instant drinking’ and these can be lifted and closed so that the drink needn’t be wasted if unfinished at a particular time.
Mums Baby Magazine put a range of Organix Products to the test and found the convenience of the Organix range to be useful for:
- On the go parenting
- Travel Foods/ Snacks/ Drinks
- Easy Serving
- Reducing Wastage
The food and drink smelt nice and upon testing a range of different products with little ones we found that it seemed to go down well! Not only did we test this with little ones but we tried it ourselves! We believe that parents should only ever offer their little ones food and drink which they are happy to drink and eat themselves. We found the products tasted fresh and looked colourful. If you take time to look at a plate of fruit and veg then you will see the natural primary colours of these items. However, if you look at many fast foods they tend to be beige and brown colours. One tip from many nutritionists is simply to look at the colour of your food, often it’s a giveaway as to it’s nutritional value!
Organix have a wide range of products available for infants and toddlers in the following age categories:
- From 4 months
- From 7 months
- From 12 months
Organic food (as Organix uses) limits your little ones exposure to harmful chemicals such as pesticides and also avoids many of the chemicals such as additives and preservatives included in many convenience foods, therefore Organic food is the safest and most ideal food and drinks for your little one to consume.
Organix products are reasonably priced, If your supermarket doesn’t stock Organix, don’t panic! You can now buy these products online at http://www.organix-shop.co.uk
Skibz: Fashionable, Funky and Functional!
Available in a wide range of designs and patterns, Skibz are an alternative to the classic style bib. Rather than swamping a child with a large bib simply to catch dribble, why not swap the bib for a Skibz?
Skibz aren’t overly large so show off your children’s clothing more so than many classic bibs which tend to cover the entirety of children’s torsos. Younger babies who aren’t able to sit up properly often pull larger bibs over their face and can become distressed. By wearing a Skibz your little one will be unable to do this. Skibz also sell an Organic Skibz range for newborns which are bamboo based.
Skibz Dribble Bibs are super absorbent, designed specifically to soak up large amounts of moisture. Made with 100% cotton and lined with a dual layer system for ultra absorbency, moisture is drawn away from your little ones skin preventing rashes or chaffing which occurs with many other bibs. Skibz Dribble Bibs can be washed easily and are able to withstand cycle temperatures of up to 60°C.
These bandana-style bibs are soft to the touch and comfortable to wear. Each Skibz Dribble Bib has an adjustable sizing system using two alternate press studs to allow for snug yet comfortable fitting.
Mums Baby Magazine put Skibz to the test with a Toddler who loves to dribble his water rather than drinking it correctly. We found that Skibz are indeed ultra absorbent. Although the front of the Skibz had been completely drenched in water, the back of the Skibz Dribble Bib was completely dry ensuring that our toddlers skin remained clean and dry.
Although these bibs are fantastically fashionable and ultra absorbent they aren’t the ideal bib to wear during feeding time with younger children as they do not cover a huge surface area. It is therefore advised for your little one to wear a larger bib during feeding time. Skibz also have a range of 
‘Feederz Bibs’ in similar designs.
Skibz Bibs are available for £10.00 from www.skibz.co.uk Mums Baby Magazine give Skibz Dribble Bibs 8/10 for making fashion functional!
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD IN ANY BIB DURING NAP/ SLEEP TIMES AS BIBS CAN BE A CHOKING HAZARD.
Making Mess Manageable: The Wipe Clean Tablecloth
Children learn the most when they are having fun and working hands on, whilst this is enjoyable it can also be rather messy. If you find yourself worrying about the end result of ‘arty activities’ it’s time to get yourself a wipe clean tablecloth and have a little fun yourself without being constantly wary of your gleaming kitchen table becoming a little mucky.
www.tableclothshop.co.uk sell a wide range of luxury wipe clean tablecloths which can either match your own tastes in decor or be themed for a specific use (such as birthday parties, Christmas, celebrations and much more). More commonly known as ‘Oilcloth’s’ these table cloths aren’t shiny or tacky in any way, they bring style and class to any table and are available in a wide range of designs and sizes.
Made from the finest fabrics (100% cotton/ polyester blend depending upon the specific design), the Wipe clean Table Cloth from www.tableclothshop.co.uk is durable, strong and long lasting. The under cloth is made from textile fabric and then on top of the printed design there is a coating of PVC which is designed specifically to offer an easy-care finish to the tablecloth.
These table cloths are ideal for using with little ones for eating from, art activities, using play dough, cooking/ baking or general play. However, the PVC coating cannot withstand ball-pen ink, nail varnish, shoe polish or crayons as these can leave lasting marks upon the cloth. Any spillages can be easily wiped clean although it is advised that the surface should be wiped clean as soon as possible. The wipe clean table cloth should also be used with care when using wine, paprika, tomato based sauces, turmeric and any other acidic products as acid can permanently stain these cloths.
Advice suggests that the underneath of the tablecloth must remain dry as when wet the coating can blister, also hot objects should not be placed onto the cloth as they can mark or even soften the fabric (the coating starts to soften at 90-100 degrees Celsius).
Although these cloths can be easily wiped clean they should not be put through the washing machine or dry cleaned. To clean use mild products such as Fairy Liquid and let the cloth dry naturally (these table cloths should never be put into a tumble dryer or over a radiator!). The wipe clean table cloths can be ironed on the reverse side at a very cool temperature to remove creases.
Not only are these table cloths beautiful in design but they are also beautifully simple! The material is ‘fray resistant’ and therefore needn’t be hemmed, the material can be cut to size and used immediately after.
There’s no need to pile sheets of newspaper onto surfaces to try and eliminate splatters or spillages during creative play with a tableclothshop wipe clean cloth. These table cloths are ideal for indoor or outdoor use and retail at £13.99 from www.tableclothshop.co.uk, well worth the price to protect the table top and make mess manageable.
Kimberly and Leigh-Anne put Johnsons Baby Bed Time Powder to the Talc Test!
Kimberly Duke, 17 from Huddersfield is Mum to Leigh-Anne Elizabeth (aged 18 months). Leigh-Anne has a daily bath time routine, one essential element of this routine is ‘Talc Time’.
Kimberly uses Johnsons Baby Bed Time Powder, this Talcum powder is said to promote sleep with its relaxing Lavender scent. Johnsons Baby sell a wide range of products within the ‘Bed Time’ collection all of which use a mild, gentle formula. The Talcum powder is said to 
reduce friction and chafing, keeping babies skin soft and healthy.
Kimberly finds that Leigh-Anne’s skin is indeed softer after using this powder, after a warm bath the Talcum Powder aids drying Leigh-Anne properly and the process of applying the powder is relaxing for both Leigh-Anne and Kimberly.
Making bath time soft, smooth and relaxing, Johnsons Baby Bed Time Powder is available from Boots for only £2.99 for a 400g bottle.
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