Today was such a beautiful day and probably the hottest this Spring. The UV in Australia is brutal as we have no ozone that gives us a level of protection from the sun and its rays.

Prevention is key for your bub and their beautiful precious skin.

This is one of our best selling Natural Baby Sunscreens. Highly recommended as it contains NO CHEMICALS.

Imagine a sunscreen that uses natural ingredients! UV Natural is formulated from completely naturally derived ingredients and Zinc Oxide to screen the sun’s harmful rays. Light and pure, UV natural is formulated to also moisturise and soften the skin. UV Natural products are fragrance and preservative free. Each product is absorbed by the skin and can be worn under make-up. The UVnatural range of sunscreen products are listed with the Therapeutic Goods Administration Australia (TGA) and the Food and Drug Administration (USA).

UV Natural BABY SPF 30+ Sunscreen

• broad spectrum
• 2 hours water resistant
• For the most precious family members, UV Natural Baby is perfectly formulated to protect your baby’s soft and sensitive skin against sunburn.
• A blend of calming and soothing oils and extracts act as anti-oxidants to moisturise and hydrate the skin.
• In addition to its SPF 30+ protection properties, UV Natural Baby formulation is gentle on the skin and can assist in preventing photo-damage of the skin.
• The natural oils and extracts used are also known as anti-oxidants and will maintain hydration and moisture to the skin.
• Apply UV Natural Baby daily for a skin routine that nurtures healthy glowing skin for life, as sun damage is cumulative and must be taken seriously from the earliest age.
• Use in both direct and filtered sunlight as baby will quickly burn even on overcast days. UV Natural Baby provides an effective natural sunscreen solution.
• It’s reassuring to know that UV Natural provides protection for you and your baby.
• Ingredients:
  • zinc oxide 24.8%
  • zinc stearate
  • grape seed oil
  • macadamia oil
  • natural vitamin E
  • green tea extract
  • grape seed extract
  • colloidal silica
  • iron oxide

BUY TODAY $15.55 (50g) $34.10 (150g)

The Bambinex Baby Swim Nappy will hit our Aussie beaches and back yard pools this Summer 2011 for the first time.

The Brand Bambinex also make reusable nappies: Bamboo, All In Ones and All In Two’s

The Bambinex Baby Swim Nappy is designed to keep the beach or swimming pool clean. It cleverly holds solids inside the slim fitting swim nappy.

Swim Nappies are not designed to contain wee as holding wee inside a nappy submerged in water would be an invention we are yet to see! But they do hold solids and they are super neat, trim and look just a like a swimmer should.

The Bambinex Baby Swim Nappy is made of:

Inner Part: thin soft polyester/cotton mini loop for super softness

Outer Part: thin polyester jersey with a laminated PU membrane for fast drying time

They come packaged with care instructions and are a great gift idea.

Bambinex Swim Nappies come in 2 sizes: size 1 (5-7 kgs) and size 2 (7-9 kgs)

Available in 3 cool colours; blue, green and yellow.

TIP: Keep an extra Baby Swim Nappy on hand, so you have something to put back on bub if they do “fill their pants”.

We advise to wash the Baby Swim Nappies at 40 degrees with small amount of washing powder and no fabric softener.

Purchase your Baby Swim Nappy today for only $19.99

I found this great article in the latest edition of pregnancy and birth magazine. So how many layers do you need to cover your bub with of a night? How warm should the room temperature be? It is important not to overheat your bub of a night as this increases the risks of SIDS.

Sharon Donaldson from Pregnancy and Birth Magazine has a few pointers to share with us:

• You don’t need to leave the heating on all night or monitor bub’s room temperature with a thermometer, but ensure that she is dressed properly appropriately.
• A good way to check your baby’s temperature is to feel her chest, which should be warm (don’t worry is baby’s hands and feet are cool, this is normal)
• Babies control their temperature through the face, so it’s important not to cover it whilst she sleeps. So no beanies or hats, which may slip down over the face, no quilts, pillows, bumpers or soft toys in the cot.
• Swaddle your newborn in a cotton blanket, then layer natural fiber blankets so she si warm, but not too hot.
• Never use electric blankets, heated wheat bags or hot water bottles in babies cots.

Hope these tips help give you a few pointers for your bub with Winter.

The Sale section of our site is up and running again full steam ahead. You can view our latest specials here.

A few little amendments were needed by our lovely IT people to make sure that you have access to our latest hot promotions and sales.

Remember, we love rewarding you, our frequent shoppers. When you become a member, you automatically start earning points every time you shop. It’s that easy!

Every dollar spent = 1 Bambino point which = 5 cents.

Once you reach 600 points you receive $30 off your next purchase! Its that easy.
Bambinos and Rugrats points can only be earned from products (not postage).

Tonight on 60 minutes we learnt about BPA Free bottles. Below is the information given to hand thus far from the 60 minutes transcript. More to follow tomorrow:

Remember when we were told that cigarettes were actually good for us?

Then there was that miracle building material – asbestos.

Now, we can add another everyday product to the ‘no go’ list.

Some plastics contain a compound that’s been linked to all kinds of health problems – from cancer and heart disease to obesity and even brain damage.

It’s called Bisphenol A or BPA and the research is so persuasive that many countries have banned it or are phasing it out.

Alarmingly, Australia isn’t one of them.

But that’s not the really frightening part. One of the most common uses of this nasty chemical is making baby bottles.

Story contacts:

Shop for plastics which are “BPA” free.
For more information on plastics – go to the Care 2 Website: www.care2.com

Will provide the full story tomorrow, stay tuned.

Purchase BPA free baby bottles here

RRP $39.95

Allergy Friendly Cookbook by Alice Sherwood
No Eggs. No Dairy. No Gluten. No Nuts.

Over 100 delicious Allergy-free recipes – healthy, tasty, fabulous food that everybody can enjoy.

Alice Sherwood was thrown into the bewildering world of food allergies when her 2-year-old son was diagnosed with a severe nut and egg allergy. Frustrated with the bland allergy-free recipes on offer, she got to work in the kitchen to devise her own delicious dishes for the family.

Discover over 100 recipes, from crusty bread and creamy ice-cream to melt-in-the-mouth sponge cake which are all adapted to exclude one or more of the ‘big four’ allergens: eggs, diary, nuts, and gluten. Pick up great ideas for snacks, light lunches, kids’ parties and smart suppers.

Associate Professor Mimi Tang, head of the Allergy and Immunology Department at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, was the Australian consultant on this book, and all recipes are approved by the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Find reassurance on key issues from checking food labels, to sourcing alternatives and steering a safe path through school life. Get into the kitchen and whip up food that’s allergy free without being flavour free.

Purchase this fabulous book here today

Bambinex Basic Line Nappies are just that ….BASIC!!

Are you sick of complicated steps and processes?? Do you find reusable nappies complicated and like figuring out a jigsaw puzzle?

There is a reason why the Bambinex Nappies won the Baby Innovation Award in the UK for 2011 for their Basic Line Nappies. They have put the usable in reusable nappies!

Here’s how:

• You need the same PUL Cover (outer cover) from birth to potty (saving lots of $$$)
• You use a Bone Booster (like a big dog bone shaped thick insert) inside the PUL Cover

So when change time comes, all you do is change the bone booster, use a baby wipe to wipe the inside of the PUL cover if wet and place a new, fresh bone booster inside. We recommend that you change the PUL cover approximately every 3-4 nappy changes.

To ensure you keep the excellent absorbency of the bone booster we recommend that you prewash it 3 times minimum prior to first use (no softeners allowed, minimal powder, and quick wash is sufficient with no drying needed between washes). To keep the absorbency you will want to place a biodegradable nappy liner on top of your bone booster to protect it from creams, balms and other products that you may be using on babies bot.

What better way to save even more dollars with this award winning nappy than to purchase a complete kit.

Kit Contains:

• 5 PUL one size wraps in white and blue
• 14 x size 1 bone boosters
• 12 x size 2 bone boosters
• product care booklet
• washing instructions
• 20 x absorbent nappy liners

For care instructions of your Bambinex Basic Line Nappy Click Here

This compact concept offers you the equivelent of 6,000 disposable nappies! We hope you enjoy. We also have a Bambinex Test Kit in the Basic Line arriving in approx 5 weeks (towards end of June 2011)

Share your Bambinex thoughts, questions and experiences with us.

Bambinex have different nappy lines within their range:

1) The Basic Line – NEW innovative nappy consisting of a PUL cover and bone booster

2) The Softness Line – Bamboo Range

3) The Comfort Line – All-In-One Range

The Softness Line come in the following sized nappies:

• Size 1 3.5kgs – 10 kgs
• Size 2 9 kgs +
• One Size – birth to potty

The One Size Nappy is the most recent addition to the Softness Line Family. It is a great economical choice along with being a great environmental choice.

So what are the benefits of Bamboo?

A wise choice …. Bamboo is easy to grow, grows quickly and thrives without the use of fertilizers or pesticides. It does not exhaust the soil. A natural miracle product:

• Bamboo Nappies are naturally antibactierial and anti-allergic
• Bamboo Nappies are extremely soft
• Bamboo is more absorbent than cotton
• Bamboo dries up to 20% faster
• Bamboo maintains these unique properties, even after frequent wearing and washing.
• Bambinex® Bamboo Nappies absorbency even improves with washing!

How to Use Bambinex® Natural Softness Line Nappies

Reusable nappies are quite similar in use to disposable nappies, with a few minor differences.

• Lay out the outer PUL wrap ensuring its fabric side is facing downwards
• Insert the Bamboo Nappy into the outer wrap
• Add a booster (unfolded for girls, folded in two for boys)
• Put an abosorbent cellulose paper liner on top of the booster. Fold it in two or three depending on your baby’s weight.
• Fit the nappy around your baby’s waist
• Then fasten the outer wrap

Every baby is different … You can adapt this to your baby’s needs.

Note: All Bambinex® Bamboo Nappies require a PUL Cover. View the Bambinex® PUL Covers here.

So Easy to Keep Clean

To make the Bamboo fibres fully absorbent all nappies and boosters should be laundered 3 times before use. They can be machine washed at 40°C. The bamboo nappies and boosters may also be tumble-dried. Never use fabric softener as this will reduce the absorbency of the nappies and boosters. You only need a very small amount of washing powder.

Care of your Bambinex® Nappies

You will be given a Bambinex Care Booklet when you purchase any Bambinex Nappies. Please read this carefully to ensure that you get maximum absorbency from your Bambinex Bamboo Nappies.

Recommended temperature: 40°C

Recommended dosage for a normal dry load of 4-5 kg: 35 grams

Washing instructions:

• Sort your laundry (according to colour, degree of dirtiness and type of fibres)
• Use the washing machine with a full load, but do not overfill it.
• Prewash extremely dirty laundry.
• Preferably opt for washing at low temperatures (40°C).

Why Choose Bambinex® Reusable Nappies?

Today’s reusable nappies are nothing like the old-fashioned and often ill-reputed terry squares. They have come a long way since then and are fast becoming the premium choice of nappy for many parents. And rightly so …as their benefits are plentiful. Bambinex is an innovative reusable nappy concept offering numerous unique advantages. If you chose Bambinex, nappies are no longer an unavoidable evil, but a way of offering your baby optimal protection and maximum comfort from birth.

1. Bambinex offers ultimate comfort

2. Bambinex is more affordable then buying disposables for the nappy years of your little one

3. Bambinex contributes to your babies wellbeing – as the fabric used is breathable, Bambinex Nappies allows air to pass, retains moisture ensuring the ideal nappy temperature and reduces the risk of nappy rash

4. Bambinex cares about the environment – using reusable nappies reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill. Bambinex Nappies last a lifetime and do not contain any harmful chemicals.

ALL Bambinex products are OEKOTEX 100 class 1 certified.

ALL components of the Bambinex Nappies , i.e : sewing thread, velcro, labels, elastic, etc are OEKOTEX 100 class 1 certified

ALL fabrics used to make Bambinex nappies is Oekotex 100 class 1 certified

The Bambinex Nappies as a whole are also Oekotex 100 class 1 certified

Bambinos and Rugrats are so excited to be stocking one of the UK and Europe’s favourite reusable nappies, Bambinex.

Bambinex just won the Baby Innovation Award for 2011 for their Basic Line Nappies.

The Basic Line Nappies are so easy to use and are a birth to potty sized nappy. The cost per nappy change on there are unbelievable, we are working on these at the moment, getting ready to publish our findings. You will be amazed at how much you will save by using these simple and effective nappies.

The Bambinex Basic Line Nappies consist of 2 components:

1) the bone booster insert

2) the outer PUL wrap

To use, you simply put either a size 1 (3.5kgs-10kgs) or size 2 (9kgs+) bone booster inside of your Bambinex one size PUL wrap. To prevent bottom balms/creams from getting on to the bone booster we recommend that you put a disposable/biodegradable nappy liner on top of the boner booster. The Nappy Liner is great for getting rid of solids when changing nappies.

At change time, you simply change the microfiber insert with another. If the PUL cover is soiled that will also need to be changed.

To keep the absorbancy of your bone booster, make sure you do not use any bleach, vinegar or fabric softener when washing the bone boosters. Also, ensure no bottom balm/cream gets onto the bone boosters as this will coat the fabric with creams and emollients inhibiting the absorption of the booster.

The bone booster will need to be washed 5 times minimum prior to usage like most reusable nappies. This is to ensure the booster is absorbent and your baby is leak free.

ALL Bambinex products are OEKOTEX 100 class 1 certified.

ALL components of the Bambinex Nappies , i.e : sewing thread, velcro, labels, elastic, etc are OEKOTEX 100 class 1 certified

ALL fabrics used to make Bambinex nappies is Oekotex 100 class 1 certified

The Bambinex Nappies as a whole are also Oekotex 100 class 1 certified

Should I start cleaning my baby’s gums even before his teeth come in?

Yes. Even before your baby sports his first tooth, it’s a good idea to get into the habit of wiping his gums with gauze or a soft wet washcloth   during bath time. You don’t need to use any toothpaste yet. Simply wrap the cloth or gauze around your index finger and rub it gently over the gums.

Bacteria in the mouth usually can’t harm the gums before the teeth emerge, but it can be hard to tell when the teeth are starting to push through, so you’ll want to start early. Getting your baby used to having his mouth cleaned as part of his daily routine should make it easier to transition into tooth brushing later on. Curvy Carrot Infant Toothbrush pictured right is a Baby toothbrush for infants aged 3 months + RRP $12.95

What’s the best way to brush my baby’s teeth after they start coming in?

As your child’s teeth start to appear (generally around 6 months), look for a baby toothbrush with a small bristle head and larger grip suitable for your hand. (If your child is healthy and still hasn’t sprouted his first tooth by the end of his first year, don’t worry — some children don’t start getting them until 15 to 18 months.)

As long as you’re cleaning your child’s teeth regularly, you don’t need to use any toothpaste yet. Just brush the teeth gently on both the outside and inside surfaces twice a day. Brush his tongue as well (if he’ll let you) to dislodge the bacteria that can cause bad breath. One quick swipe is enough. Replace the toothbrush as soon as the bristles start to look worn or splayed out. If you wish to use a tooth paste

Riddells Creek Organic Mint Toothpaste is sulphate free and certified organic. Keep your gums clean and healthy, breath fresh and crisp and your teeth protected with this chemical free toothpaste. Safe for the entire family. RRP $8.95

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