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Teething Treasures from Gumigem
Girls need a bit of ‘glam’ and there is no reason why that should stop when you become a Mum. Whilst we all know that babies are like little magpies for jewellery, there is a way to wear jewellery safely whilst in the presence of children.
Babies seem to enjoy pulling, tugging and chewing upon anything within their reach. Thus you don’t see many Mums wearing dangly earrings or long necklaces… However, Gumigem have produced a wide range of jewellery specifically designed to be ‘safe’ for both Mum and Baby. Gumigem’s glitzy and glamorous jewellery is made from non-toxic, soft, flexible silicone (like most baby teething toys) and is therefore ideal for Mum to wear and for baby to chew upon.
As previously mentioned babies enjoy pulling and tugging, whilst babies may be very small in size their grip is extremely strong. Gumigem’s jewellery range features a ‘break-away’ clip which will open when tugged strongly (thus preventing the jewellery becoming a choking hazard for Mums with babies who enjoy pulling and tugging). Once the clasp is open it is possible to adjust the length of the necklace as the cord can be cut and re knotted to suit the required length.
Gumigem’s jewellery range can be sterilised in either a dish washer or steriliser (so long as the cord is removed). The Gumigem necklace range is ideal for occupying little hands and pacifying teething tots.
Mums Baby Magazine put the new ‘Gumigem’ Raindrop range to the test. We were really taken with the textured, glitter effect and were surprised by how unlike silicone/ rubber the necklace appears to be. Unless physically handled it is almost impossible to tell from its visual appearance that the pendant is silicone/ rubber based.
Gumigem sell a wide range of jewellery differing in design, shape and colour. Gumigem jewellery is fairly priced, retailing at £12.50 per necklace or alternatively customers can purchase a range of colours and designs to accompany alternative outfits from £22.50 upwards.
Mums Baby Magazine give the All New ‘Gumigem’ Jewellery range ten out of ten for Mum and Baby! We would like to make it clear that Gumigem jewellery should be worn by parents and children should never be left unattended with the jewellery for safety reasons.
For further information go to www.gumigem.co.uk
Decembers Top Tester Lisa Beedham tells us about Alfie’s Amber Teething Necklace.
Lisa (27) from Blackpool is Mum to Alfie (17 months). Alfie has previously struggled with teething troubles, after being advised by a friend to try using an Amber Teething Necklace Lisa decided to give it a go and ordered one online from http://www.amber-teething-necklaces.co.uk for £13.99
Amber is said to have healing properties, Amber Teething Necklaces are a traditional European remedy used to reduce teething pain. Amber has been used for centuries in Europe with successful results. Suitable for babies six weeks upwards, Amber teething necklaces are widely available online from a range of retailors.
Amber teething necklaces do n
ot come particularly cheap. However, Lisa explains that it was literally her last resort as nothing else seemed to help Alfie. Lisa says that she had already tried Baby Paracetamol, Teething Rings, Teething Powders, Teething Gels and none of these made any difference to Alfie’s pain.
Alfie has been wearing his Amber Teething Necklace for almost two months now, Alfie has recently had two large teeth appear at the top of his mouth and one tooth at the bottom. None of these teeth arriving seems to have bothered Alfie since wearing the Amber Teething Necklace. It seems the Amber does indeed have ‘healing powers!’.
Each bead upon the necklace is attached so that even if one bead breaks off it will not fall apart, only the bead which breaks would come off, therefore reducing worries upon children breaking the necklace and detaching the beads.
Lisa is unable to identify a single negative aspect to this product other than the high price. However, in comparison with the price of a child’s comfort and happiness it is ‘well worth paying’.
Oopsa-Daisy! Keep your tots toys safe and clean.
How often do you take toys, beakers and pacifiers out on your travels only to have to stop every so many metres to pick up what your little one has thrown or dropped from out of the pram?
Oopsa-Daisy Toy Ties prevent parents from the endless task of picking up their little ones treasures along their travels.
Oopsa-Daisy Toy Ties have two press studs, one at each end to secure items to pushchairs and highchairs, the toy ties are available in a range of differing striped patterns. Not only are these toy ties incredibly useful but they are also a perfect accessory to attach to your changing bag or pram!
Unlike other dummy and toy clips available on the market, these toy ties do not use metal clips thus are safe for your toddler to handle and to gum. Easy and quick to fasten whilst on the go, Oopsa-daisy toy ties are the ideal solution to endless backache from the never ending retrieval of items from off the floor whilst keeping your little ones things clean and safe.
Oopsa-Daisy Toy Ties are available from www.oopsa-daisy.co.uk for only £2.50 per toy (or alternatively you can purchase three toy ties for only £6.00: attach one to your bag, one to your highchair and one to your pram!)
Tame Teething Troubles
Originally made in 1961, The ‘Sophie the Giraffe Teething Toy; by Vulli (a company based in the French Alps) has been and still is one of the most popular teethers available in Europe for over forty years. The reason for its popularity isn’t due to media coverage but simply the fact that this product provides infants with a durable teether which is easy to grip, soft when chewed upon, has a range of textures according to which part of her body the baby decides to chew upon and finally squeaks for added entertainment.
Animal prints such as giraffe spots, zebra stripes, cow splodges and tiger stripes are all popular with infants as they are patterns without hard edges. Infants are fascinated by contrast differences which spots, stripes and splodges feature.
‘Sophie the Giraffe’ is made from natural rubber and painted with non-toxic paint. The ‘Sophie the Giraffe Toy’ is available from www.amazon.co.uk for only £11.95.
Keep it clean with Philips Avent Contemporary Freeflow Pacifiers/ Soothers
We all know that keeping a dummy/ soother/ pacifier clean can be a nightmare. It seems that constant sterilisation is required as little ones tend to drop dummies or rub dummies against unclean surfaces.
Prevent your little one from having a dirty dummy by using Philips Avent Contemporary Freeflow Pacifiers/ Soothers.
These pacifiers/ dummies/ soothers have lids which can be taken off and replaced once your child has stopped using their soother. If you use a dummy clip or dummy holder both the lid and pacifier can both be attached so that they can open or with the lid on.
Available from www.amazon.co.uk for £4.40 these pacifiers/ dummies/ soothers are great for when you are out and about!
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