Global kids fashion magazine and guide, Dashin Fashion, have blogged about Arabella Miller.
We've been sent a nifty blog badge to mark the occasion.
Thanks Laura!
Monday, 14 July 2008
Arabella Miller Featured by BT Tradespace
Last December, Arabella Miller was selected as a BT Tradespacer of the week, and this month we're a featured Tradespacer in the BT Tradespace Blog. Here's the interview.
The Arabella Miller Tradespace site is one of the many ways we communicate with our friends, customers and suppliers.
Here are some more:
Our Facebook Fan Page, Twitter, and Myspace.
Friday, 11 July 2008
Arabella Miller - Mumpreneur Feature in Mother and Baby Magazine
I am thrilled to be featured as a "Green Mumpreneur" in this month's Mother and Baby magazine (August 2008).
Ruby and I, together with Justina and Alana (Mama Baby Bliss), Georgina and Mia (Tiny Olive) and Fiona and Darach (Tots Bots) took a trip to London.
Mother and Baby organised a makeover session with stylists and then held a photoshoot in a studio in Shoreditch, not far from where I first lived in London.
The interview happened later, over the 'phone, and although I don't feel as though I'm personally "at the forefront of the eco-revolution", I am really proud that Arabella Miller has been officially recognised by the UK's leading pregnancy and baby magazine.
Sunday, 29 June 2008
Arabella Miller Prize Winners
We run competitions every month - check back regularly to be in with a chance of winning!
Arabella Miller subscribers have access to exclusive competitions and offers. To enter you only need to sign up to our newsletter and we will enter you automatically into our free prize draw! Sign up for our FREE newsletter here.
Competition Winners:
October 2008 - Daniel Dolties wins a £25.00 Arabella Miller voucher
September 2008 - Jill Gillon wins a £25.00 Arabella Miller voucher
July 2008 - Jennifer Rhymer wins a fabulous Calin Bleu sling
June 2008 - Emma Jones, Sarah Allcoat, Leanne Timms and Karen Taylor win a copy of the Green Parent Guide.
May 2008 - Sherrie Buck wins a free Arabella Miller Organic T-shirt.
Thursday, 12 June 2008
Arabella Miller is the featured "shop of the month" on the Mum and Working website.
Reviewer Tamsin, who took one of our Ladybird baby t-shirts on a test drive says
"What a lovely t-shirt! Soft, comfortable and with a funky design. Morva gets admiring comments everytime she wears it!"
Mum and Working is not just a great source of information for mums who are considering their employment options - , the website also features shopping guides and reviews, a book club and regular competitions.
Babywearing
Have you noticed that more and more parents are choosing to carry their baby
around in an unusual looking baby carrier?
Have you seen the pictures in magazines and wondered why parents are using
this transport system?
Maybe you have heard about baby wearing and are wondering what it is?
Is it just a fashion or are there some real advantage to carrying your baby
which convince parents to go back to the ancient art of carrying your child?
As well as being a convenient way of transporting your baby, slings also
offer numerous benefits to your little one such as providing them with
comfort, stimulation and even promoting physical development.
Baby wearing has so many benefits for both parent and child that it is easy
to see why so many parents are now choosing to carry their youngster in a
sling.
Calin Bleu [ http://www.calinbleu.com/baby-carrier-cool-gauze-c-1_3.html ] has put together a wealth of information to carry your baby
comfortably [ http://www.calinbleu.com/baby_sling_information.html ] from tiny baby to independent toddler.
around in an unusual looking baby carrier?
Have you seen the pictures in magazines and wondered why parents are using
this transport system?
Maybe you have heard about baby wearing and are wondering what it is?
Is it just a fashion or are there some real advantage to carrying your baby
which convince parents to go back to the ancient art of carrying your child?
As well as being a convenient way of transporting your baby, slings also
offer numerous benefits to your little one such as providing them with
comfort, stimulation and even promoting physical development.
Baby wearing has so many benefits for both parent and child that it is easy
to see why so many parents are now choosing to carry their youngster in a
sling.
Calin Bleu [ http://www.calinbleu.com/baby-carrier-cool-gauze-c-1_3.html ] has put together a wealth of information to carry your baby
comfortably [ http://www.calinbleu.com/baby_sling_information.html ] from tiny baby to independent toddler.
Saturday, 12 April 2008
How to Choose the Washable Nappy That's Best For Your Baby
When we were babies, our mums had one choice for washable nappies - terries. This meant folding, pins, plastic covers, and a lot of frustration. These days mums use disposable nappies because they’re more convenient. Well, most reusable nappies today are not only convenient, they’re also more attractive and sometimes work better than a disposable.
The key to using and sticking with washable nappies is choosing the one that works best for you. While sifting through the many nappying options can be overwhelming, it’s better to take your time. This way you can find cheap, environmentally friendly nappies that fit into your life. The best thing to do is to have a hunt around and buy a selection, try them out and see what works best for you and your baby. Here are some of the cloth nappy options on the market.
All-in-Ones. These are basically cloth versions of disposable nappies. These are just one piece - you put it on and go. They don’t need any inserts or outer coverings; they’re already built in. These nappies are great for busy parents, using at nurseries or with childminders and are especially popular with Dads!
Pros - very easy and convenient, as simple to use as a disposable. Cons - you can't adjust the absorbency at all, so they won't last long if your baby is a heavy wetter. Very slow drying so you may need to buy more.
Popular barnds – Motherease, Kushies
Pocket Nappies. These nappies comprise a waterproof outer cover with a pocket in a stay-dry lining to which you add your own absorbent inserts. Usually the inserts are bought with the nappy but you can use almost any naturally absorbent material to put in the pocket, including old flat and prefold nappies. This means you can adjust the level of absorbancy when you need to.
Pros - the nappy is very quick drying, there are lots of birth-to-potty ones available, once you've put the insert in it goes on in one piece - good for babysitters, childminders and nurseries. You can adjust the type or number of inserts to suit your baby's wetting. Cons – usually made from man-made fibres and if you overstuff they can leak around the legs. Popular brands - BumGenius, Wonderoo, Mommy's Touch, Fuzzi Bunz, Happy Heiney, Pocket Bot.
Two Parts Like the name suggests, these nappies come in two parts – The nappy itself made of absorbent material such as bamboo, cotton or hemp, and shaped like a disposable nappy. A seperate outer waterproof cover (a wrap) is needed too which you put on over the top of the nappy. Wraps are usually made from a breathable fabric called PUL, but you can also buy wool wraps. Pros – Popular with parents and easy to find. You can easily adjust absorbancy by using a “booster” pad Cons - Can be more bulky compared to pocket or all-in-ones. The nappies take longer to dry. They are often sized, so you need to buy a bigger size once your baby gets bigger. Popular brands – Bambinex (Bamboo), Little Lambs (bamboo or terry) - Tots Bots (Bamboozles, Fluffles), Modern baby, Swaddlebees Popular wraps - MotherEase Airflow and Rikki (although most brands also offer a wrap in their own range
Birth to Potty Nappies. While most nappies need to be replaced as your child grows, one-size are exactly as they sound: one size fits all. This means you can not only use the same nappies from infancy up, but you can also use the same nappies for your older and younger kids and avoid tedious nappy sorting. Usually the “one size” is managed by folding down poppers at the front of the nappy to adjust the height (rise).
Pros – Cost-effective - no need to buy multiple sizes of napiies as your baby grows
Cons – can seem large and bulky on a young and small baby
Popular brands – Motherease One Size, Onelife
Terry Squares. This is the traditional image of a washable nappy. A square of towelling - can be cotton or bamboo (which is more absorbent). There are various different folds to suit different babies. You fold them into shape and use a Nappi Nippa to fasten, and put a waterproof wrap over the top. Pros – Dries quickly, very cheap, versatile, and easy to adjust to your baby's needs. Cons - Folding can be fiddly for anyone who's not practised! Also, they can be bulky
Popular brands - Little Ewe, Junior Joy.
Prefold Nappies. Like Terry squares, these are basically old fashioned nappies. These are an absorbent pad which you fold in 3 and place inside a wrap, then put on the baby. Although easier to fold than Terries, they still require folding and aren’t fitted. Prefold nappies provide extra layers of fabric for better absorption. While these may seem archaic, they’re another cheaper option.
Pros - cheap, available on the high street. Cons – Can be leaky if not fitted carefully and changed frequently, can be bulky, also need to be sized up as baby grows.
Popular brands - Bambino Mio, Cotton Bottoms.
My advice would be to buy a small selection of different kinds of nappies and experiment to see which is right for you and for your baby. Don’t rush out and buy a “Birth to Potty” set – it’s a big financial investment and if it doesn’t suit you or your baby you will regret it. You may also find yourself needing a different kind of nappy for different occasions.
The key to using and sticking with washable nappies is choosing the one that works best for you. While sifting through the many nappying options can be overwhelming, it’s better to take your time. This way you can find cheap, environmentally friendly nappies that fit into your life. The best thing to do is to have a hunt around and buy a selection, try them out and see what works best for you and your baby. Here are some of the cloth nappy options on the market.
All-in-Ones. These are basically cloth versions of disposable nappies. These are just one piece - you put it on and go. They don’t need any inserts or outer coverings; they’re already built in. These nappies are great for busy parents, using at nurseries or with childminders and are especially popular with Dads!
Pros - very easy and convenient, as simple to use as a disposable. Cons - you can't adjust the absorbency at all, so they won't last long if your baby is a heavy wetter. Very slow drying so you may need to buy more.
Popular barnds – Motherease, Kushies
Pocket Nappies. These nappies comprise a waterproof outer cover with a pocket in a stay-dry lining to which you add your own absorbent inserts. Usually the inserts are bought with the nappy but you can use almost any naturally absorbent material to put in the pocket, including old flat and prefold nappies. This means you can adjust the level of absorbancy when you need to.
Pros - the nappy is very quick drying, there are lots of birth-to-potty ones available, once you've put the insert in it goes on in one piece - good for babysitters, childminders and nurseries. You can adjust the type or number of inserts to suit your baby's wetting. Cons – usually made from man-made fibres and if you overstuff they can leak around the legs. Popular brands - BumGenius, Wonderoo, Mommy's Touch, Fuzzi Bunz, Happy Heiney, Pocket Bot.
Two Parts Like the name suggests, these nappies come in two parts – The nappy itself made of absorbent material such as bamboo, cotton or hemp, and shaped like a disposable nappy. A seperate outer waterproof cover (a wrap) is needed too which you put on over the top of the nappy. Wraps are usually made from a breathable fabric called PUL, but you can also buy wool wraps. Pros – Popular with parents and easy to find. You can easily adjust absorbancy by using a “booster” pad Cons - Can be more bulky compared to pocket or all-in-ones. The nappies take longer to dry. They are often sized, so you need to buy a bigger size once your baby gets bigger. Popular brands – Bambinex (Bamboo), Little Lambs (bamboo or terry) - Tots Bots (Bamboozles, Fluffles), Modern baby, Swaddlebees Popular wraps - MotherEase Airflow and Rikki (although most brands also offer a wrap in their own range
Birth to Potty Nappies. While most nappies need to be replaced as your child grows, one-size are exactly as they sound: one size fits all. This means you can not only use the same nappies from infancy up, but you can also use the same nappies for your older and younger kids and avoid tedious nappy sorting. Usually the “one size” is managed by folding down poppers at the front of the nappy to adjust the height (rise).
Pros – Cost-effective - no need to buy multiple sizes of napiies as your baby grows
Cons – can seem large and bulky on a young and small baby
Popular brands – Motherease One Size, Onelife
Terry Squares. This is the traditional image of a washable nappy. A square of towelling - can be cotton or bamboo (which is more absorbent). There are various different folds to suit different babies. You fold them into shape and use a Nappi Nippa to fasten, and put a waterproof wrap over the top. Pros – Dries quickly, very cheap, versatile, and easy to adjust to your baby's needs. Cons - Folding can be fiddly for anyone who's not practised! Also, they can be bulky
Popular brands - Little Ewe, Junior Joy.
Prefold Nappies. Like Terry squares, these are basically old fashioned nappies. These are an absorbent pad which you fold in 3 and place inside a wrap, then put on the baby. Although easier to fold than Terries, they still require folding and aren’t fitted. Prefold nappies provide extra layers of fabric for better absorption. While these may seem archaic, they’re another cheaper option.
Pros - cheap, available on the high street. Cons – Can be leaky if not fitted carefully and changed frequently, can be bulky, also need to be sized up as baby grows.
Popular brands - Bambino Mio, Cotton Bottoms.
My advice would be to buy a small selection of different kinds of nappies and experiment to see which is right for you and for your baby. Don’t rush out and buy a “Birth to Potty” set – it’s a big financial investment and if it doesn’t suit you or your baby you will regret it. You may also find yourself needing a different kind of nappy for different occasions.
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