Please note that due to the 2nd TotsCorner wedding of the year and the UK Public Holiday, orders for instock items placed after 5pm on Thursday 26th August will be despatched on Tuesday 31st August, we apologise for any inconvience this may cause.
August Bank Holiday
August 26th, 2010New Baby – Worried About Breastfeeding In Public?
August 6th, 2010This article was kindly provided by Keira O’Mara Inventor of the Mamscarf
Keira Inventor of the Mamascarf
Breastfeeding in public? No problem!
I can remember being pregnant and thinking about breastfeeding, it was something I knew I definitely wanted to do but it really scared me, not because I thought I might not be able to but the thought of having to do it in public.
Once I had had my little boy and had established breastfeeding, I knew that I had to go and do it. I can remember that first trip out with my friends and their babies to give me more confidence. We sat having a coffee and even with my back to the rest of the café it felt so strange unhooking my bra. I had never had issues on holiday on the beach in a bikini, so why now when I absolutely had to feed my baby?
It did get easier but I was never completely comfortable and there would always be a situation where someone would stare or look on disapprovingly and I would die on the spot. I tried everything to cover up, blankets, muslins, pashminas, you name it but nothing would withstand my wriggly baby and I would end up feeling exposed or he would get too hot. I was envious of those who were so comfortable feeding in public but that was never going to be me! The other thing that I hated about feeding when I was out and about was that the lack of cushions meant that I would get severe arm ache within 5 minutes of starting a feed.
It was on one occasion in the same café that I fed for the first time that I had a light bulb moment. I realised that if I could create something that would cover you while feeding but also provide you with additional support, a type of scarf that wouldn’t fall off would be perfect. Then I remembered that I was currently averaging about 5 hours sleep a night and had baby brain, as if I was in a position to create a new product! However, perhaps due to the excitement about my idea, that night my ever patient husband and I got to work cutting up sheets and making different shapes with them in order to see what would work best.
The Mamascarf in use
A few weeks and many trials down the line and I had come up with my design. Next I realised I needed a name and after lots of consideration Mamascarf was born! Fast forward almost a year and Mamascarf was launched (I have missed out the boring bits about trademarks, fabrics, suppliers etc but you can imagine a lot was involved!). I am now in the scary situation of having my own business. It’s very exciting and I can thoroughly recommend it, although there have definitely been some blood, sweat and tears along the way.
Highs have included being on This Morning, GMTV and finding out that celebrities including Melanie C and Leah Wood love their Mamascarves! Lows have been having my design illegally copied and spotting someone else trading under my name.
Happy Breastfeeding!
Keira O’Mara x
Payment Options
June 13th, 2010All payment options for credit / debit cards as well as Paypal account are now available following maintainance on the Nochex servers. We apologise for any difficulties caused and wish to thank those customers who placed orders using Paypal during this time.
Many Thanks
Sherilyn and Kim
Payment Options
June 13th, 2010On Sunday 13th June between 9.30am and approx 1.00pm, our credit card processing partner Nochex will be conducting essential maintainance on their servers due to this we will be unable to process debit / credit cards using this method – however you can still pay by credit / debit or Paypal account by selecting the Paypal (Credit / Debit) card option when you checkout.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Sherilyn & Kim
Climbing Tikes – Considerations When Buying A Climbing Frame
June 11th, 2010This article is provide by Climbing Tikes, an Essex based business and has been set up by a husband and wife team who know just how important it is to encourage our children to play outdoors.
As a family business you can expect to see an excellent service and most certainly you will not be treated as a number.
Thier frames have been sourced from a very reliable European manufacturer and are not the flimsy overpriced product that can be seen in most garden centres or high street toy shops. We are the sole distributor of this product in the UK and can offer excellent deals on delivery.
So if your thinking about buying your children a climbing frame this summer then read on for some great advice
Size -
remember to add a 2m safe surround.
Growth -
All Climbing Tikes climbing frames will allow you to add on extra components.
Age range -
choose something that all age ranges can play on
Assembly
This is how they are delivered
All the wood for climbingtikes climbing frames come pre-cut to size.
They are delivered to us on a pallet.
The photo on the right was from a delivery of 4 Jackpot (twintower) climbing frames.
http://www.climbingtikes.co.uk/Jackpot.aspx
Full instructions come in the box with the accessories for the frames. These are very easy to follow.
When assemling the climbing frame make sure you:-
* Read the instruction book don’t just look at the pictures.
* Sort the wood into piles so that they are accessible when required.
* Have some extra people on had to assist you with the build. There will be times when you need help supporting the structure.
* site your climbing frame 1.8 – 2m away from any obstructions including hedges and trees
* Make sure you use a concrete base to stop any sinkage of the frame.
* Check all fittings and fixings on a regular basis.
Top 10 Tips to Buying Reusable Nappies
June 4th, 2010A Great Article Courtesy of Fill-Your-Pants.Com
Many parents are still unaware of the vast array of options out there when it comes to modern reusable nappies, and that the
stereotyped terry cloths with pins, being soaked and boiled is really a thing of the past! Instead, the modern world of cloth is alive and vibrant
and the information, support and choice now available is outstanding. Here are our 10 Top Tips when it comes to starting out on that journey of
cloth!
1) Check out your local council for any real nappy incentives they might offer- some will offer cashback or vouchers, and others offer nappy trial schemes which may prove useful. Council authorities are usually very keen to promote real nappies, as they spent a fortune every year sending disposables to landfills. If your local council doesn’t offer any incentives at present, why got get in touch with them and give them a
little ‘nudge’!
2) Take a minute to sit and think about your requirements-
- do you need something quick drying?
- Do you want a nappy which will grow with you baby, or a sized version?
- Are natural fibres important to you?
These sorts of questions will help to narrow down your choices, and will help you to ensure that your nappy of choice will work out for you.
3) Do some research, and avoid the cheap highstreet brands. Many will end up simply sitting up in your loft because they didn’t do the job properly, leaving you either very disillusioned with cloth, or having to re-invest in a new stash that will work for you.
4) Seek the advise of a local nappy advisor, who may run demonstration mornings or do home visits. You can also do the search on the Go Real Nappy Campaign site for advisors in your region. If there none in your area, most online nappy stores will be more than happy to advise you via email or phone.
5) Ask any questions you may have on parenting forums- many will have a natural parenting or even a cloth nappy section with plenty of mums happy to share their experiences and findings!
6) Consider a Nappy Trial Pack- this will give you the opportunity to test a few different types and see which you prefer before investing in a complete set
7) Read Real Nappy Reviews- impartial reviews from people who have used the different types of nappy will prove invaluable in deciding which ones are for you
8 ) Think about using washable wipes too- if you are already using cloth nappies then cotton wipes are no extra hassle at all. Simply use, wash and re-use! The Cheeky Wipes kits really help to make this a breeze.
9) Remember that its never too late to start using cloth- so if you need some time at first to just get used to being a mummy, take
it and turn to cloth only when you are ready
10) Have fun with it- cloth nappies are not only functional, easy to use, better for your baby, the planet and your wallet
but they are darn cute too!
Be a proud cloth-mummy!
TotsCorner on Twitter
May 21st, 2010Dont forget you can find out about new products and special offers from us on Twitter
Order Information
April 28th, 2010*** Staff Holidays***
Over the May bank holiday we are a little short staffed so please bear with us if it takes us a little longer than usual to respond to emails or despatch your order.
Many Thanks For Your Understanding
Sherilyn & Kim
Product Recalls For Infantino and Maxi Cosi
March 25th, 2010Both Maxi Cosi and Infantino have issued recalls amind safety fears regarding the Familyfix isofix carseat base and the Slingrider baby sling.
Maxi Cosi have recalled FamilyFix Bases purchased before 3rd March 2010; further information can be found on their website
Infantino have recalled the Slingrider after safety fears in the USA; further details on products affected can be found on the Infantino website
Snow Informatio
January 7th, 2010We’re Snowed In – Jan 7th Update
The snow that has been effecting much of the UK and Scotland has finally made its way to Bristol, main roads are passable but side roads are very slippery we are endevouring to get your orders to the post office as soon as possible and will contact you to let you know once they have been posted.
Items marked as Special Order may also be subject to delays depending on the area of the UK they are despatched from.
