All 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
On 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
This 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.
A 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-
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!