Most kids don't take long to latch on to a favourite cartoon or story character, and in my daughter's case that “silly old bear” Winnie the Pooh has been number one practically since birth.
So I was more than happy to test out some of Nuk's Winnie the Pooh-inspired feeding products, even if young missy was really too old for them and had to share them (grudgingly) with her younger sister.
Mini Marmalade are half way through their 4-day extravaganza, actually, so you just have today and tomorrow left to bag a bargain at this lovely boutique shop. Standard delivery starts at £2.25.
There’s a variety of stuff on offer and all at different prices and varied offers, so it’s well worth having a browse through.
You’ll find things like the Boo Boo Baby Lotion with £2 off, reducing it to £5.99.
There are Farmyard Organic Bodysuits in packs of 5 that were £28, but are reduced to £20.
I also think the wooden Food and Beverage Set which was £16.99 and is now £13.50 is really cute and would make a brilliant addition to a play kitchen. In addition to that, the gorgeous Wooden Toaster which was £21.99 is now £16.99.
There are some lovely goodies from all the baby categories available in this offer, but remember that it only runs until Monday, so don’t delay!
Use this Vital Baby promotional code to get 20% off your order. It can't be used on bundles unfortunately. However you can apply it to anything else on the website. Vital Baby specialising in baby feeding accessories.
Click here to use your Vital Baby online promotional code
To use this code, go to the My Basket page and enter it in the Discount Codes box. It will be applied to your order immediately.
I tested the code out on a set of two Airflow silicone feeding bottles. These are made 100% from silicone, and can be easily squeezed. According to the website, this is good for latch on. The bottles are PVA, BPA and latex free. Both bottles together cost £11.99. The discount code took that down to £9.59.
Delivery is via Royal Mail, and varies according to the weight of the order. However, if you spend more than £20 delivery is free.
Thanks to suechall97
Debenhams are selling this rather cute Thomas and Friends mealtime set for just £4.00 instead of £8.00.
I do like character mealtime sets 1) they're just lovely for kids and 2) they can be v e r y useful if you have a reluctant or picky eater.
All of my children have gone through funny eating phases during the last 16 years, on occasions mealtimes had the potential to become a battleground and that's no good for anyone.
Having plates, bowls and cups with their favourite characters on them went a little way to calming stormy waters; seriously, don't underestimate the power of such a simple concept.
This Thomas and Friends mealtime set comes with a plate, bowl and glass all bearing the beaming face of Thomas and the Thomas and Friends logo.
They are food safe, dishwasher safe bit you can't put them in the microwave.
The official age recommendation is three years or older, I'm not sure WHY this is - it's not as if there are any small parts presenting a choking hazard...
Standard delivery with Debenhams is £3.99, unless you're spending over £30, and takes about four working days, or you can arrange to collect your Thomas and Friends mealtime set for free from your local Debenhams store if you prefer.
Did you know that Oxo have been selling kitchen tools in America since 1990? No, not the stock cube guys, Oxo the kitchen equipment guys. Don't worry, we didn't either, so when they sent us items from their new Oxo Tot range, we sent it all off to PlayPennies mum Kim for testing.
“The fork and spoon set is lovely,” says Kim. “The handles are really chunky and fit perfectly into my daughter's little hands. I've never given her metal cutlery to use before this, but I must say she got on fine with this. She has used the spoon constantly and really loves holding it. I think she must know that she looks all grown up!”
My daughter still uses a spoon as I'm worried about her stabbing herself with the fork. Kim feels the same, but Oxo obviously knew what mums are like and have made the tines on the fork with rounded edges.
As for how the cutlery actually works? “There are deep spoon shapes on both the fork and spoon which helps my daughter get food on the spoon and keep it on there on the journey to her mouth. Unlike the spoons I used to give her to use which were pretty useless at keeping the food on as they were very flat which lead to the food always falling off.”
It sounds like Oxo thought of everything.
This set retails for £6.00 on Amazon and John Lewis.
“The training plate I received is really cool,” enthuses Kim. “It is a plate which has a removable ring which can be taken off when your child has got to grips with the art of self-feeding.”
Kim is just as excited about how it looks as she is about what it does.
“I love the modern appearance and the fact that it is kind of like a bowl and plate in one. Because of the depth of the sides you can easily serve things like soup in this..which I have done. The removable ring is to help keep the food contained in the plate... and it does just that! The removable ring pushes on to the top of the plate - I did find it takes a bit of practice to get the ring on and off but once you've got the knack of it , you'll find it easy.
The base of the plate is weighted and non-slip which I found really useful as my daughter has a tendency to accidentally push the plate all over the place whilst trying to eat her food.”
The training plate retails at John Lewis and Amazon for £6.00, which Kim says is probably more than she wouldnormally pay. “However the plate is well worth the money as it does make the act of getting your child to eat their food easier...and that is priceless.”
The last item, the training cup, is, in our mum's view, unique.
“I've never seen anything like it before. The lid of the cup has holes in it which help control the liquid coming through when a child is drinking and it is also clear to help the child see that the drink is coming.”
Kim's daughter is still using a sippy cup, but the times she has used it, it has been a great alternative to a plastic beaker. “I think as she gets older and I can start to trust her not to just tip the drink all over the floor, this will be a great tool to help her learn to drink from anormal cup. Plus once she no longer needs the flow controlling lid it can be removed so she is left with a big kid cup. “
The training cup has non-slip grips on the side to help your child hold the cup. It says it is aimed at ages 12 months plus and contains about 260ml liquid when filled up.
The only thing lacking, says Kim, is a lid to fit on it while in transit. “Having said that, as a cup for use at home this is perfect.”
This cup retails at £6.00 on Amazon and at John Lewis.
And Finally...
Kim seems really happy with the Oxo Tots range.
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Overall I am very impressed with all three products. They cost more than I wouldnormally pay for these kind of items, but I think that the products are all worth the money. I think they would make good presents as they are the kind of product that every mum needs for their child.”
All three products come in three colours - orange, blue and green and come with a satisfaction guarantee. There are other innovative, interesting and useful products in the range too – well worth checking out!
This is a fab offer for anyone with a baby. Use this Nuby discount voucher code to get 25% off your order and free delivery. Nuby is a US brand of baby and infant feeding equipment. It's been on sale here in the UK since 2002.
Click here to get 25% off with your Nuby discount voucher code
To use the code, select your items then go to the Basket page. Enter the code in the section headed Discount Coupon, and click on the Apply Coupon button. Nothing happens to the total in your basket. If you're finished shopping, click on the Checkout button. You'll need to at least fill in your delivery details (the minimum if you select Guest login).
As you go through the checkout process, you'll be asked to select delivery and you should get the option for free delivery. The standard flat rate delivery rate is £3.50. When you get to the page to confirm your order and enter your card details, you'll see your discount applied to the total.
PlayPennies mum Cherie (mum to 2 month old Ledge) bought the Comfort Manual Breast Pump set, which was already on special offer reduced from £24.99 to £19.99. With the code, she saved an additional £5, so the set cost her £14.99 in total, delivered. Bargain!
Thanks to mummyto3kids at HUKD!
If you're going into meltdown over how many bottles you might need, then this Tommee Tippee 'Closer to Nature' Essentials set could just be your knight in shining steam steriliser!
Not everyone wants to, or can, breastfeed and sometimes parents choose to do some and some so that dad's can feed their baby too. But 'which bottles to use?', 'how many to have?', 'what else do I need?' are questions that fry your brain!
I used both a Tommee Tippee steam steriliser and bottles for all of my children and found them easy, functional and reliable, so I've got no hesitation in recommending them as a brand to you.
Toys R Us have reduced this Tommee Tippee 'Closer to Nature' Essentials set from £119.99 right the way down to £49.99. It's jam packed full of all the feeding bits and pieces you'd ever need and is, in my opinion, an absolute BARGAIN!
Here's what you get:
If you've got a Toys R Us close by then it might be worth popping in to see if this price applies in store too. If not, standard delivery will cost you £4.95.
Thanks to Cobman over at HUKD!
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