So many beautiful babies are being born this year, so I am trying to find unique gifts for these unique babies. Muslins are such a great gift.
Babybamba is made from 100% Bamboo, this custom made Muslin Swaddle Blanket is known to be one of the softest, silkiest material often compared to Cashmere which makes it perfect for delicate skin.
Bamboo has some amazing properties, it thermoregulates against babies skin, its breathable, it has antibacterial properties and it is grown ethically without pesticides.
Our Bamboo Muslins are not only lovely to touch, but they have a multitude of uses such as a blanket, pushchair cover or liner, cuddle blanket, sleep swaddle or feeding cover.
Thank you The Green Familia for the lovely review.
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Samantha Faiers from The Mummy Diaries loves her BabyBamba products.
Samatha is one of our BIGGEST fans, her son Paul absolutely ADORES his SUPER SOFT 100% Bamboo Animal Blanket and both her daughter Rosie and son Paul love using our Eco-Friendly Bamboo Dining Sets to make meal time FUN!
Above - As seen in the Daily Mail Online.
BABYBAMBA'S - "RED CARPET APPEARANCES"
We are so thankful for all our celebrity mums that have supported us in the past few months. Above is a small glimpse into their love for BabyBamba.
HERTFORDSHIRE LIVING MAGAZINE FEATURE
Wheat straw is basically a stalk that remains after harvesting of wheat grains. Usually, it is considered as agricultural waste. It is common to see farmers burning these remains in most of the countries, but the terrible fact is that it leads to huge environmental pollution and may cause potential public health hazards as well.
As forests around the world are suffering a major threat due to the increasing popularity of paper-based products; it is important to find a solid alternative to save them. With wheat straw, you can develop wide range of disposable paper products, and it is a rapidly renewable source as compared to trees.
BENEFITS OF WHEAT STRAW:
There are a wide range of benefits associated with wheat straws; few of them are listed below:
*They are sturdy, durable and strong solutions.
*Products made up of wheat straw are freezer and microwave safe.
*These natural materials are capable enough to handle hot liquids up to 100 celsius temperature range.
*They offer gluten-free, BPA-free and non-allergic solutions.
*They do not contain harmful toxic elements that could otherwise harm human health.
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Bamboo fibre is an amazing sustainable material with a wide range of applications. This remarkable and versatile product offers a completely eco-friendly solution to many of our modern needs. Historically, bamboo has been used in Asia for the production of textiles, medicine and paper.
Nowadays, thanks to contemporary manufacturing methods, bamboo pulp can be processed into fibres that are later used to create yarn and fabrics. Still not convinced that bamboo isn’t the next big thing? Here are some of the reasons why you may choose bamboo fabric over its conventional counterparts.
Antibacterial - keeps you odour free and feeling and smelling fresh.
Highly sweat absorbent - keeps you dry.
Powerfully insulating - keeps you cooler in summer & warmer in winter.
Super Soft - Bamboo has a more soft and luxurious feel.
Naturally UV protectant – protect yourself from harmful UV rays.
Hypoallergenic – natural bamboo does not cause allergic reactions.
Most eco-friendly fabric on the planet – help save your planet.
As bamboo fabric is gaining popularity in the fashion industry, there will naturally be an increase in growth and demand for more bamboo plants. This could ultimately lead to an increased amount of photosynthesis and result in another alternative to combating greenhouse gases.
So with all these benefits not just to you and your family but the environment as well, it is hard not to choose bamboo fabric over anything else. Tap the button below to browse our amazing collection of Bamboo Products.
Source: www.ortohispania.com & www.fibre2fashion.com
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Large muslins have become increasingly popular and are more versatile versions of the smaller muslin square (usually sized 120cm x 120cm). They have a number of uses, including:
These are just a few of the many uses - they are incredibly adaptable and you will find that the way in which you use them changes as baby grows.
What is swaddling?
Swaddling is a traditional practice of wrapping a baby up gently in a light, breathable blanket to help them feel calm and sleep. They should only have their body wrapped and not their neck or head. The idea is that being swaddled will help your little one feel snug and secure, like how they felt in the womb.
What are the benefits of swaddling your little one?
Often people say swaddling seems to help calm their little one, helping them settle more easily and sleep for longer. It’s thought that swaddling prevents unnecessary wake-ups caused a baby’s startle reflex. This is because a swaddled baby’s arms and legs will be contained as they’re wrapped gently in a blanket. That means they will be less likely to startle themselves awake.
The idea is that the first three months of your baby’s life is a complex transition period for them after they emerge from the womb to the outside world. Considering this, it makes sense that babies would enjoy being wrapped gently (not too tightly) so they feel secure like they did in the womb. So, if you’re considering swaddling your baby, make sure you always follow safe swaddling guidelines to protect your little one.
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My parents visited me every day in hospital, luckily the hospital is close to my parent’s house so only a 1 mile round trip. My husband (boyfriend at the time) travelled from Manchester to visit me every day. He brought with him chocolates and flowers (the good old days).
I had three further hospital admissions from 31st December 2015 until 7th January 2016, 13th January until 20th January and 23rd January to 26th January. I therefore spent a total of 28 days in hospital.
On the 13th January, when they finally realised what it was, they carried out an emergency procedure. A four hour operation.
My mum and dad stayed with my every day. My dad stayed with me until the early hours of the morning before returning at 6am. I was so anxious about being left on my own. My mum and dad had their phones turned up very loud during the night so that I could call them if I needed them. I called them several times during the night whilst I was an inpatient. My anxiety levels were so high. At various times I felt as though I was dying and I needed their reassurance that I was going to be ok.
When I was discharged on 26th January I went to stay with my mum and dad at their house. For the first month I was so ill that my mum had to sleep in bed with me every night. She took care of me 24 hours a day. I was unable to sit up or get out of bed on my own. During the night I could not even turn over without assistance from my mum. I needed her with me in case I needed to use the bathroom. I was terrified of sleeping on my own in case I became ill again. I had been so ill over the previous 2 months that I thought I might get ill again and I would not be able to move or seek help. I had terrible anxiety of being left alone. When I was in hospital, I had nurses who came to see me in the night to check my observations and ensure that I was doing ok. At home I did not have that safety blanket and that made me extremely anxious. Alongside this, I was in significant pain and taking lots of painkillers and antibiotics.
In the morning my mum got out of bed. She helped to get me comfortable in bed and then went downstairs to make me a cup of tea. If I needed to use the bathroom my mum helped me out of bed and took me. I was unable to walk on my own. She then helped me back to bed. I had a television in my bedroom so once I was back in bed, I watched that and drifted in and out of sleep, particularly if I had not had a good sleep.
Whilst I was in hospital, I lost a significant amount of weight and muscle. I had previously been so fit and healthy. I had no energy and carrying out the smallest of tasks used so much of my energy and was exhausting.
During the days my mum helped me out of bed whenever I needed to use the bathroom. She helped me to wash and change and then get back into bed. She cooked all my meals for me and brought me drinks and snacks throughout the day. She assisted me to re-position myself in bed. I required Clexane injections every day and my mum administered these to me.
After 6 weeks I started trying to build my strength up a little more. My dad helped me by walking to the end of the street with me and back to the house again. Just doing this was a real effort and I was exhausted after. I tried to do something small every day. I was able to walk up and down the stairs but doing that once was so tiring that I needed to rest after. I still required assistance from my mum with washing and dressing. My scar was still very sore and was covered. Mum helped me wash so as to avoid getting it wet. She continued to make my meals for me although I was able to get myself a cup of tea or coffee if I wanted one.
By 8 weeks following my discharge from hospital I was able to do a little more independently. I was able to dress myself a bit but bending down was still painful. I needed help to put on my underwear, my socks and shoes. I felt awful at this time. Progress was very slow and I had gone from being a strong independent woman to needing assisting with the most basic of tasks. I felt so down and demoralised.
By 12 weeks post discharge I was able to get myself dressed and washed. I was very keen to be as independent as I could be. I knew that after the Easter holidays I would have to return to work so I was trying to build myself up to that and ensure that I was in a position to be able to manage this.
After living with my parents for so long, when I returned to Manchester I did not feel confident enough to live independently again. I still felt anxious and did not feel back to full health. I therefore moved into a flat in Manchester city centre with my sister, Danielle. When I moved, I was unable to do any heavy lifting given that I was still recovering. My (now) husband and my mum did a lot of the lifting and I hired 2 men with a van to help me move. By living with my sister, I felt like I would have support which I really feel I needed at that time.
Prior to returning to work I attended to see my GP who did a ‘back to work’ assessment. My GP recommended that I undergo counselling sessions as I was still feeling very anxious. I attended 6 or 8 counselling sessions, CBT.
I returned to work after the Easter break in 2016. I had a phased return to work. I felt as though when I was off school I was letting my employer and the children down. I have rarely taken time off work in the past. A supply teacher was employed in my absence. When I returned to work I shadowed her until the May half term. I did not have the energy to work a full day and I therefore worked some mornings and sometimes just the afternoon to try to build my energy levels back up. After the half term break I took over the planning of some lessons and did some teaching. Again, I was not able to work full-time as I did not feel up to doing so. When I finished work, I used to go home and sleep as I was so exhausted. My boyfriend also often bought food for me to eat and came to the flat to cook it for me. He never did that prior to my illness.
During the summer holidays I went on holiday abroad. Because of my scar and because I had been so skinny, I felt so awful wearing a bikini. I therefore bought several designer swimming costumes, I felt that buying these was the only way I had of looking nice and being confident. By the end of the school summer holidays I felt like I had a bit more energy and I returned to work full-time.
The negligence has affected me psychologically. I now have significant anxiety if I feel unwell. Whilst I was in hospital the only way of distinguishing whether I was well or not was by the clinicians performing a blood test if I was feeling unwell. Ever since, if I feel unwell I do not believe that there is nothing wrong with me unless I have a blood test to confirm that is the case. I always ask my GP for a blood test if I am feeling unwell. There was so many incorrect decisions whilst I was in hospital that now I do not believe what clinicians tell me.
Whilst I was in hospital I felt so low. Some days friends and family came to visit me and I could not even bring myself to converse with them. Sometimes I told them to go away. I just wanted to be alone other than my mum and dad. I am normally a very sociable person so this was very unlike me. I wanted to avoid talking about what had happened and why. I wanted to avoid thinking about my situation and what was happening.
The fact that I was admitted and discharged several times prior to being advised that I needed to undergo an operation added to my anxiety and my distrust of medical professionals. I knew something was seriously wrong with me. I kept telling the medical professionals but nobody was listening to me. At one point I even told my mum that I felt like I was going to die that day; I felt so unwell.
During the three months I lived with my mum and dad I lost a lot of my confidence. I was not socialising with my friends as I had no energy to do so. Even when I moved back to Manchester, all of my energy went on working and I rarely socialised. My body was the not the same as it had been. I had always worked out at the gym and had a good body. I lost too much weight and muscle that I was skinny and did not feel comfortable at all.
I have been left with a large midline scar which is very obvious. I also have two smaller scars where the drains were placed in my side. I find it very difficult to think or talk about what happened. For the first 18 months -2 years I broke down every time I thought about it.
I had a cyst in my ovaries secondary to appendicitis. I had to have this drained which left scar tissue. The clinicians managed to save my ovary although I had to go through a process of IVF which was awful. It is so unnatural and nothing like you expect your experience to be when having a baby. I felt so much pressure to become pregnant as I was told that I may be unable to have children. I was so scared that my husband and I may not be able to have children that I really wanted to start trying for a baby as soon as possible. The IVF failed and I was devastated. It was inconceivable that I would not be able to have children due to the errors made. We did manage to conceive our son Henry naturally thankfully and my pregnancy was Consultant led as a result of the scar tissue on my ovary.
Remember don't ever give up. My babies are my inspiration for making my brand, Babybamba, my little miracles!
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As a young mother in a complex society, our responsibility to create better futures for our children has never been so pressing (Sorry for the deepness – All the fun will be soon to follow, I promise!!).
I felt it my obligation as a mother, naturally, instinctively to raise my children in items and clothing that are completely eco-friendly, sustainable and still extremely stylish!
After the birth of Henry I became frustrated by the lack of information big brands were providing in their baby products. Looking at the market it dawned on me that there was little eco-friendly baby products available and the lack of sustainable options caused me increasing concern. After many nights of research into what is environmentally friendly and good for both my babies and the environment I realised Bamboo was the answer!
Having two young children: Henry (2 years) and Amelia (9 months), I was faced with a combination of thoughts and problems and trust me, I mean a lot! As a mother I’m always looking for ways in which I can make life easier for myself managing my new born’s. So that’s why Babybamba was created! With a vision and belief in mind to implement bamboo as the core material in every single product that we stock.
Bamboo is a brilliantly versatile, eco-friendly alternative to conventional wool. Not only is it soft but also safe for allergy prone skin, perfect for Henry, Amelia and children worldwide!
Now a muslin, to many may sound like a Italian Art Renaissance movement, but let me assure you, it’s connotations are far simpler. Using the Babybamba products myself after the birth of my first born, I soon realised that they might just be one of the best remedies to cure a screaming baby at 4 o’clock in the morning! I get great joy in knowing my baby is comfortably swaddled in a high quality, lightweight and extremely soft muslin blanket. Aside from how adorably cute babies look when they are wrapped, the bamboo infused muslin blankets come with so many more additional benefits.
Biodegradable
Bamboo clothing is 100% biodegradable and can be completely decomposed in the soil by micro-organisms and sunlight
Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Bamboo plantations reduce greenhouse gases. They absorb about 5 times the amount of CO2 and produce about 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees.
Kind to Skin
For allergy prone skin, bamboo fabric is perfect. It’s anti-static and sits well next to your skin. No Irritation.
UV Protection
Bamboo fabric cuts out 98% of harmful UV rays, so perfect for holiday/travelling cover-ups.
Temperature Controlling
Bamboo fabric is insulating, yet it is also breathable. This means it performs well in all temperatures.
Apart from having all the functional benefits that ensure your babies every need, they are still extremely stylish not just eco-friendly, stocked in an array of different colours and styles.
In February you can see Babybamba’s television debut on ITVBe’s Sam Fairers the ‘Mummy Diaries’! I want Babybamba to be the most eco-friendly yet on trend clothing for all babies!
Call it the fashion revolution!
Stay tuned for next week’s update on our family trip to Lapland and also, tips for a more environmentally friendly Christmas!
Frankie x
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