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Gumigem, The Teething Gem!
Teething is a painful process which sadly all young children have to endure.Whilst there is a wide range of medication available to sooth the pain of teething, there are also natural and ‘chemical free’ solutions which can offer pain relief for your little ones such as soothers and toys which your child is able to chew upon to decrease pain. However, the best and most effective soother for any child is the love and affection of their parent.
Gumigem have designed a range of classic and simple jewellery which can be worn by parents and carers, to provide pain relief from teething to children whilst they are having a cuddle with their loved one. Each Gumigem necklace features a BPA, lead, latex and phralate free pendant which can be chewed and sucked for pain relief. The Gumigem pendants (measuring approximately 2” in diameter) can be removed from the cord of the necklace to be sterilised or alternatively put into the dishwasher.
Gumigem pendants are easy for little hands to hold and put into their mouths for either teething or general entertainment during cuddles or feeds. The cord of the necklace features a ‘pull and snap’ fastening to ensure safety for the wearer. Gumigem necklaces are funky and functional! Available in a wide range of designs, styles, shapes and colours (each necklace tends to vary in colour slightly as each mix is different).
Mums Baby Magazine give the Gumigem Necklace 10/10 for fashion with functionality! We are proud to announce that we now stock a wide range of Gumigem Teething Necklaces in our new online shop starting at only £12.50
Clear the air in your little ones room with the Baby-Nose Clear Room Vapour.
Has your little one got a blocked nose which is causing restless nights? Whether it be down to the common cold or summer allergies, being nasally congested is uncomfortable and can be extremely stressful for young children with narrow nasal passages. As babies rely solely upon nasal breathing (except whilst crying when they breath through their mouths) it is important to try and ensure that your little one is able to breath comfortably in order to carry out feeding and for comfortable sleeping.
Having a little one who is unable to feed and sleep properly due to nasal congestion can throw routines out of sync and cause sleepless nights for the whole household. There are several things which parents can do in order to relieve nasal congestion throughout the night:
- Soak a muslin cloth/ towel/ washcloth in cool water and add several drops of Baby-Nose Clear Room Vapour to the damp material. Hang this over a radiator so that the water can evaporate throughout the night releasing moisture into the air and decongesting oils into the air.
- Fill a bowl with warm water, add drops of Baby-Nose Clear Room Vapour to the bowl filled with water. Allow this to evaporate into the air, humidifying the atmosphere throughout the night for easy breathing.
- Drop a few drops of Baby-Nose Clear Room Vapour onto the underside of your little ones mattress.
- Spend ‘over the odds’ on a humidifier, vaporiser or ‘eucalyptus plugin’ to aid breathing throughout the night (these techniques often tend to be a waste of money in the long run).
The Baby Nose-Clear Room Vapour won the prestigious Queens Award for Outstanding Innovation for its effectiveness. Designed to reduce congestion and to improve breathing, The Baby-Nose Clear Room Vapour is made with pure and natural essential oils. It is 100% pure and does not contain any toxic, synthetic fragrances or propellants unlike many other commercial decongestants available on the market. The Baby-Nose Clear Room Vapour uses a gentle blend of lemon, pine and tea tree essential oils in order to create a natural decongestant which has antiseptic, antibacterial and calming properties.
The Baby-Nose Clear Room Vapour can be used to clear little noses from birth onwards either within babies room (using the above listed techniques) or within the Baby’s Nose-Clear Inhaler Dummy (for three months and over).
Mums Baby Magazine put the Baby-Nose Clear Room Vapour into use during a hot, summers night in order to reduce congestion for a two year old hay fever sufferer.
Firstly, we suggest that only a few drops of the Baby-Nose Clear Room Vapour are required as the oil is extremely concentrated. Secondly, we would like to advise that you wash your hands thoroughly after setting up your humidifying arrangement with this oil, try to avoid contact with the skin when using this oil.
After a few hours of allowing the Baby-Nose Clear Room Vapour to air, we found that the room smelt extremely fresh and breathing was far easier for both children and parents alike. Although our toddler was still rather ‘blocked up’ throughout the night the decongesting oil in the air seemed to have some effect in aiding his breathing and therefore enabled a peaceful nights sleep for all!
Mums Baby Magazine give the Baby-Nose Clear Room Vapour 8/10. In order to reduce your little ones symptoms even more so, we would like to suggest that the Baby-Nose Clear Room Vapour be used in conjunction with the Baby-Nose Clear Aspirator and Baby-Nose Clear Massage Oil.
The Baby-Nose Clear Room Vapour is available for £7.14 from www.4little1.com
The Baby Nose Clear Nasal Aspirator, because Allergies and Colds Suck!
Whether your little one has a cold or simply a touch of hay fever, The Baby Nose Clear Nasal Aspirator is the ideal drug free and non invasive method to relieve your babies blocked nose and nasal congestion.
The Baby Nose Clear Nasal Aspirator is the drug free and non invasive method to relieve your babies blocked nose and nasal congestion recently won the Queens Award for Enterprise for Outstanding Innovation, The Baby Nose Clear Nasal Aspirator is Paediatrician approved to use from birth onwards.
The Baby Nose Clear Nasal Aspirator is designed to physically remove the excess nasal mucus which could other lead to a secondary complications such as a coughs, ear infections and stomach upsets.
The Baby Nose Clear Nasal Aspirator features a transparent tube, filter (medical grade ensuring ultimate hygiene) and sucking device enabling parents to visually see mucus removed.
The Baby Nose Clear Nasal Aspirator can be used with newborn babies, often during the first few weeks babies can struggle to feed due to a build up of mucus. Did you know that babies are ‘obligate nasal breathers’ which means that they naturally breathe through their nose, when tiny nasal passages are blocked babies can find breathing a problem. The only time which babies breathe naturally is during crying when they breathe through their mouth.
Invented by a Mother of pre-term triplets, the Baby Nose-Clear Infant Nasal Aspirator tends to be much 
more effective than ‘bulb style’ aspirators and is recommended by health professionals. Mums Baby Magazine put the Baby Nose Clear Nasal Aspirator to the test with a sniffly toddler suffering from summertime allergies, we were impressed with how easily mucus could be targeted and removed enabling better breathing. Simply place the mouthpiece between your teeth therefore leaving your hands free to hold your little one and target mucus with the device. If mucus is dry then it is suggested to use a small amount of saline solution prior to using the Baby Nose-clear Infant Nasal Aspirator. In order to do this, gently tilt your little ones head back and insert one to two drops of the solution into the nose.
The Baby Nose-clear Infant Nasal Aspirator is very quiet to use. Designed with safety and hygiene in mind, the Baby Nose-clear Infant Nasal Aspirator cannot ‘over suck’, the strength of the suction can be tested on the back of your hand. The Baby Nose-clear Infant Nasal Aspirator removes any mucus safely into a chamber which is protected by a filter. The Baby Nose-clear Infant Nasal Aspirator comes in a specially designed plastic contained which features a holder for a spare filter (a spare filter is also provided). Spare filters can also be purchased from the www.4little1.com website for £2.03 or alternatively £4.07 for a pack of 3 with free postage and packaging. However, it is suggested that filters are built to last and therefore shouldn’t need replacing.
The Baby Nose-clear Infant Nasal Aspirator can be easily washed in warm, soapy water or alternatively if you are using this product with more than one child it can be sterilised. Ensure that the filter is completely dry before using this product as water particles can block the filter.
This device can be used as little or as often as you please and is ideal to use during the following times:
- Before a feed (to ensure mucus is removed to aid feeding)
- Before bed time (to ensure a clear nights sleep)
- After a bath (to remove excess mucus stimulated from steam/ hot water)
- In the morning (after a nights rest in which mucus can build up)
- During a cold
- Throughout the day for allergy sufferers.
Mums Baby Magazine give The Baby Nose-clear Infant Nasal Aspirator 10/10 for congestion relief. The Baby Nose-Clear Infant Nasal Aspirator is available from http://www.4little1.com for £7.14 or alternatively this item can be purchased as part of a Care Set (including Baby Nose-Clear Room Vapour and Massage Oil) for £19.39
Building a better bath time bond with the My Munchkin Baby Apron Towel.
Bath time with little ones provides magical moments for both parents and children. Bath time is the ideal opportunity for bonding to take place between parent and child.
Many first time parents find bath time a nerve wracking experience as they try to support their new-born’s head and body whilst washing them with the other hand.
In order to make things a little easier for you and your little one why not try getting in the tub with them and resting them in your legs or against your chest so that you are more able to support their head and body, whilst washing them and at the same time offering your little one skin to skin contact. Alternatively bath supports are available which can be put into the bath for your little one to rest upon whilst you wash them.
Try to include both parents (if possible) in the bath time routine, many hands make light work! Try to relax and enjoy bath times with your little one, children pick up on your feelings very easily and if they sense that you are tense then they will mirror this. In order to lighten the mood, include wash cloth puppets or small bath toys to keep your little one entertained whilst in the water.
Water temperature needs to be at 37 degrees Celsius, in order to check temperature it is suggested that the parent dips their elbow into the water. Bath thermometers are widely available and are a more accurate way in which to assure that the water is of the correct temperature. Never leave the water running when your little one is in the bath as you could risk scalding your infant.
For new-borns and babies (up to six months of age) you need to fill the bath with approximately 13cm (5”) of water or alternatively ensure that there is enough water to allow your little one to be in the water with their shoulders covered.
Once your little one has finished being washed and is removed from the bath then they need to be kept warm as their body temperature will drop quickly once out of the water. Try to ensure that the room is warm and that you have a towel and the equipment that you will need (clothes, a nappy, a towel and any other lotions or talc’s) at ready to hand.
My Munchkin Baby Apron Towels provide the ideal solution for drying young children. The My Munchkin Baby Apron Towel is an award winning towel which features a hooded corner in which you can place your little ones head to keep them warm and dry hair easily. The My Munchkin Baby Apron Towel also features a Velcro tab which can be securely fastened around the back of the parents neck, securing the towel in place enabling parents to dry little ones easily whilst providing them warmth and comfort.
The My Munchkin Baby Apron Towel is shaped as a butterfly to aid simple wrapping of your baby after they have had a bath. The My Munchkin Baby Apron Towel is made with 100% pure organic cotton and is designed to offer parents to be ‘hands free’ during bath time.
The My Munchkin Baby Apron Towel is available in three colours (sky blue, candy pink or luxury white) and comes in a beautiful, drawstring bag for storage.
Mums Baby Magazine put the My Munchkin Baby Apron Towel to the test during ‘splash time’. We really liked the drawstring bag which also provides enough space to fit in a small comb, a nappy and a set of pyjamas so that parents can easily carry equipment to and from the bathroom. The towel itself is wonderfully soft and being organic cotton is ideal for sensitive, soft skin. The design of the towel is ideal for providing comfortable and secure cuddles after bath time, enabling the parent to get on with the job of getting their little ones dry without worrying that the towel will move around especially if their little ones are fidgety.
Mums Baby Magazine found that the My Munchkin Baby Apron Towel is the ideal towel to take along to baby massage sessions as parents are able to maintain contact with their child without having to adjust the towels position. Although The My Munchkin Baby Apron Towel is suitable from birth to eighteen 
months, we found that the towel itself was a little larger than the average baby towel providing even more comfort. Mums Baby Magazine give the My Munchkin Baby Apron Towel 9/10, this towel really does offer a ‘better bath time’ experience for both parents and children.
The My Munchkin Baby Apron Towel is available from www.mymunchkin.co.uk for £24.99.
Skincare for Sensitive Souls: Halos N Horns
Halo’s N Horns stock a wide range of bath products which are designed specifically for use with infants and toddlers. Mums Baby Magazine put two products from the Halo’s N Horns range to the test.
Firstly we used the ‘Gentle Bath & Body Wash’ over the period of a week with a toddler. The packaging is colourful and interesting to the eye for little ones when in the bath, the product itself is sweet smelling and lathers up nicely when washing little ones. However, it is noticeable that it isn’t as bubbly as many other products available as Halos N Horns do not use SLS (a foaming agent which can be an irritant to skin).
In order to achieve the sweet fragrance of this product Halos N Horns use a range of natural conditioners and plant-derived cleansing products ensuring that the product is mild. The Bath and Body Wash is hypoallergenic and non-drying thus gentle upon skin. 
and is actually multipurpose as it can be used as an all-over hair and body wash and also a Bubble Bath formula. Mums Baby Magazine give the Halos N Horns Gentle Bath & Body Wash 8/10 as we deem it to be the ideal multiuse product for bath time with a baby.
Mums Baby Magazine also put the Halos N Horns ‘Moisturising Body Lotion’ to the test with a toddler and a parent who has extreme eczema over the period of a week through ‘baby massage techniques’. The lotion doesn’t leave your hands feeling greasy and is made with natural ingredients such as Vitamin E and Sunflower Oil to leave your babies skin feeling soft. Once again, the Moisturising Lotion is designed to be as mild as possible to the skin and avoids use of harsh ingredients which may irritate the skin.
However, after several days of use (using once a day during a baby massage session) the parent who suffered from eczema found that their hands became irritated and sore. Therefore we would suggest not to use this product with a child with extremely sensitive skin. The child showed no signs of irritation 
and seemed deeply relaxed during the massage session, the fragrance of this product is soothing and sweet thus ideal for applying after an evening bath to wind down ready for sleep. Mums Baby Magazine give the Moisturising Lotion 5/10.
Halos N Horns have taken advice from paediatric skin care experts who also agree that realistically parents should only use water to wash and bathe their baby for the first four weeks of life. Thus, it is advised not to use any products until your child is over one month old.
Halos N Horns products are available in a wide range of supermarkets and are currently exclusively available in Boots stores.
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