Bamboo BaBy Spring/Summer 2012

Bamboo baBy 

Spring/Summer 2012 

www.bamboo-baby.com 

Feeling is believing! Beautiful 

bamboo & organic cotton 

clothing for children 0-7yrs. 

‘Sweetie’ Collection

BAMBOO BABY & BAMBOO KIDS 

Welcome to Bamboo baBy Spring/Summer 2012, 

• Starting on page 3 you’ll find our fabulous Spring/Summer 2012 ‘Sweetie’ collection 

which contains fantastic knitwear styles, gorgeous new organic cotton prints, beautifully 

luxurious bamboo interlock and our famous super-soft bamboo denim. 

• Next up is our Classic Collection which is designed to be trans-seasonal and includes 

gorgeous knitted jumpers, lots of denim styles and some very cute bodysuits for the 

littlest ones. 

Why Bamboo? Bamboo is the most sustainable all-natural plant fibre on earth with 

amazing silky softness! Founded in London in 2006 Bamboo baBy is a unique and 

contemporary brand that aims to have minimum negative impact on the environment. Our 

fashion led baby and children’s clothing collections are beautifully designed and beautifully 

natural, bamboo fabric is organic, sustainable and super eco-friendly whilst being 

gorgeously soft. Our Bamboo baBy clothing comes in newborn - 24 months & our Bamboo 

Kids clothing in 2 - 7 years. 

It’s Simple to Order - Order online at www.bamboo-baby.com. 

Lots of Love, Chloe, Sophie & all the Bamboo baBy Team xxx

LOVE HEART VEST 

£19.99 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 

3-4yrs, 4-5yrs, 5-6yrs, 6-7yrs 

Cute vest top with applique 

heart. Makes a lovely outfit with 

the Jelly Babies Skirt. 

Bamboo/organic cotton interlock. 

JELLY BABIES 

SKIRT 

£28.99 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 

3-4yrs, 4-5yrs, 5-6yrs, 6-7yrs 

Beautiful organic cotton skirt 

available in two different prints. 

Zip fastening at the back and 

adjustable elastic in waist. 

100% organic cotton. 

FLORAL DOTS

LOLLIPOP TOP 

£21.99 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 4-5yrs 

5-6yrs, 6-7yrs 

Lovely top with multi-coloured buttons 

and ruffle shoulder detail. 


ROCK BODYSUIT £19.99 

0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m 

Soft navy bodysuit with orange detailing. 


Bamboo clothing... 

is less likely to trigger 

allergies 

REFRESHER DUNGAREES £39.99 

3-6m, 6-12m, 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs 

Cute shortie dungarees with fun orange stitching. 

Half length. 

Bamboo/organic cotton denim. 

AMERICAN HARD GUM 

TEE 

£22.99 6-12m, 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 4-5yrs 


Stylish and comfortable polo t-shirt. 


NAVY/WHITE NAVY/ORANGE

Bamboo clothing... 

washes brilliantly 

DRUMSTICK SHIRT 

£24.99 

6-12m, 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 

4-5yrs, 5-6yrs, 6-7yrs 

Cute checked shirt so your little 

man can look just like his Dad! 

100% organic cotton. 

Machine 

washable 

SMARTIE CARDIGAN 

£34.99 

6-12m, 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 

4-5yrs, 5-5yrs, 6-7yrs 

Beautiful polka dot knitted cardigan 

of the highest quality. Fun, multi- 

coloured buttons. This cardigan 

would make a lovely gift. 

100% bamboo knit.

Free shipping 

within the UK 

when you spend 

over £75 

www.bamboo-baby.com

DOLLY MIXTURE 

HOODED TOP 

£34.99 

6-12m, 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 

4-5yrs, 5-6yrs, 6-7yrs 

Gorgeous hoodies in a chunky 

cable knit with fun multi-coloured 

buttons and contrast colour knit 

around the hood. 

Bamboo is... 

hypoallergenic 

100% bamboo knit. 

NAVY PINK 

Machine 

washable

New 

CANDY ROMPER 

£34.99 

0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m 

Oh-so cute denim romper with 

contrast orange stitching and 

adjustable straps. 

Bamboo/organic cotton denim. 


eco-friendly

BON BON BODYSUIT 

£19.99 

0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m 

Cute bodysuit with contrast 

binding and puff sleeves. 



luxuriously soft

BUBBLE GUM 

JEANS 

£29.99 

6-12m, 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 

3-4yrs, 4-5yrs, 5-6yrs, 

6-7yrs 

Smart jeans with 

contrast stitching. 

Bamboo/organic cotton 

denim.

HUMBUG 

WAISTCOAT 

£27.99 6-12m, 1-2yrs, 

2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 4-5yrs, 5-6yrs, 

6-7yrs 

Cute knitted waistcoat. The front 

is navy with grey buttons and the 

back is grey. 


COLA BOTTLE 

JUMPER 

£28.99 6-12m, 1-2yrs, 

2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 4-5yrs, 5-6yrs, 

6-7yrs 

Navy stripe cable-knit jumper. 

Bamboo Baby buttons at the 

shoulder. Smart & stylish. 

100% bamboo knit.

AMERICAN HARD GUM TEE 

£22.99 6-12m, 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 4-5yrs 


Stylish and comfortable polo t-shirt. 


NAVY/WHITE NAVY/ORANGE 

FLYING SAUCER SHORTS 

£27.99 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 4-5yrs 


Soft denim shorts with contrast 

orange stitching. Adjustable 

elastic in waistband. 

Bamboo/organic cotton denim.

FRUIT SALAD BLOUSE 

£23.99 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 4-5yrs, 


Lovely lightweight blouse in two different 

prints. 100% organic cotton. 

FLORAL DOTS 

SWIZZELS SHORTS 

£27.99 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 4-5yrs, 


Denim shorts with contrast pink stitching and 

floral fabric on the turn-ups. Heart-shaped 

pockets on the bum. Bamboo/organic cotton 

denim.

New 

SPRINKLES 

ROMPER 

£26.99 

0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m 

Adorable organic cotton romper in 

blue & white polka dot print. Light 

& cool, perfect for warm summer 

days. 

100% organic cotton.

MARSHMALLOW 

SKIRT 

£24.99 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 

3-4yrs, 4-5yrs, 5-6yrs, 6-7yrs 

White denim skirt. 100% organic 

cotton. 

FRUIT SALAD 

BLOUSE 

See page 15 

JELLY 

BABIES SKIRT 

See page 3

LIQUORICE 

ALLSORTS DRESS 

£29.99 6-12m, 1-2yrs, 

2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 4-5yrs, 5-6yrs, 

6-7yrs 

LIQUORICE 

ALLSORTS SKIRT 

Fun dress with layered skirt and 

contrast binding around the neck 

and sleeves. Super-soft bamboo/ 

organic cotton. 

£26.99 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 

3-4yrs, 4-5yrs, 5-6yrs, 6-7yrs 

Stunning layered skirt, denim, 

floral print and interlock. 

Bamboo/organic cotton.

RHUBARB & 

CUSTARD TEE 

£22.99 

6-12m, 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 

3-4yrs, 4-5yrs, 5-6yrs, 

6-7yrs 

Cute pink polo tee with 

multi-coloured buttons. 

Bamboo/organic cotton 

interlock.

Adjustable 

straps 

LIQUORICE PINAFORE 

£34.99 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 

4-5yrs, 5-6yrs, 6-7yrs 

Denim pinafore dress with contrast pink 

stitching. Adjustable straps. Bamboo/ 

organic cotton denim. 

SHERBET JEANS 

£27.99 

0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m, 1-2yrs 

Bamboo jeans with contrast orange 

stitching and soft stretchy waistband. 



DEW DROP DRESS 

£29.99 

DRESS WITH KNICKERS: 0-3m, 3-6m, 

6-12, 1-2yrs 

DRESS WITHOUT KNICKERS : 2-3yrs, 

3-4yrs, 4-5yrs, 5-6yrs, 6-7yrs 

Lovely summer dress with super-cute 

matching frilly knickers! Would make a 

gorgeous gift for a new baby girl. 

Dress: 100% organic cotton. Knickers: 


New 

Gift 

breathableGreat

CABLE KNIT 

BODYSUIT 

£34.99 

Newborn, 0-3m, 3-6m, 

6-12m 

Our classic & best-selling 

bodysuits back for SS12. 

Super-soft cable knit. 


NAVY PINK 

Machine 

washable 

Machine 

washable 


thermo-regulating

think 

green

Why we 

make 

clothes 

from 

bamboo 

Why Bamboo? Bamboo is the most 

sustainable all-natural plant fibre on 

earth with amazing silky softness! 

Naturally Organic - bamboo is grown 

without pesticides or fertilisers, unlike 

conventional cotton which uses 25% of 

all the worlds pesticides for only 10% of 

the agricultural land mass. 

Luxuriously Soft - feels like silky 

cashmere. 

Sustainable -Moso bamboo is the world’s 

fastest growing plant, growing up to a 

metre in a day. Bamboo is a grass, so 

once cut it will regenerate in the same 

way as your garden lawn. 

Eco-Friendly - bamboo absorbs 35% 

more carbon dioxide than equivalent 

stands of trees, more bamboo would help 

to cut the globally rising levels of carbon 

dioxide and help in the fight against 

global warming. 

Absorbent - bamboo absorbs up to 

60% more water than cotton making 

it perfect for bathrobes, towels and 

nappies. 

Breathable - the porous nature of 

the fibre makes it breathable and 

extremely comfortable against the 

skin. 

Thermo-regulating - keeps the 

wearer warm in cool weather and 

cool in warm weather. Bamboo 

pyjamas and blankets are great for 

this. 

We blend GOTS certified 

& fairly-traded 

organic cotton 

with our bamboo 

yarn 

Hypoallergenic - bamboo’s organic 

and natural properties make it non- 

irritating so perfect for babies extra 

sensitive skin. Bamboo fabric is 

particularly suitable for babies or 

children with eczema. 

25/48

Our bamboo clothing... 

is made in Fair-Trade 

factories 

New 

SWEETIE NIGHTIE 

£22.99 6-12m, 1-2yrs, 

2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 4-5yrs, 5-6yrs, 

6-7yrs 

Adorable nightie with fun multi- 

coloured buttons and ruffle 

shoulder detail. 

PEAR DROP 

PYJAMAS 

£22.99 6-12m, 1-2yrs, 

2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 4-5yrs, 5-6yrs, 

6-7yrs 

Cute summer pyjamas. Bamboo/ 

organic cotton interlock. 

Bamboo/organic cotton interlock.

Free shipping 

within the UK 


over £75 

www.bamboo-baby.com

New Baby Buying Guide 

Pushchair: 

This is one of the most expensive 

things you need to buy for your baby 

but also one of the most essential. If 

you live in the country and love 

getting out and about an all-terrain 

buggy is the thing for you. According 

to Which? the best three-wheeler is 

either the Mountain Buggy Urban or 

the Quinny Speedi SX (both have great 

handling on all terrains and can be 

fitted with a carrycot or Maxi-Cosi car 

seat instead of the seat unit). The best 

four-wheeler is the Quinny Buzz 4, 

although this buggy is bulky and 

heavy. For a cheaper alternative, if 

you live in a top-floor flat or if you 

need to be able to get your pushchair 

on and off the bus either the Chicco 

Multiway or the Maclaren Volo are 

also highly rated. 

Car Seat: 

An absolute essential as by law 

you must secure your baby safely in 

the backseat of your car with a Group 

0/0+ car sear. The Maxi Cosi Cabriofix 

child car seat is designed for babies 

from birth to 13kg (about 12 months). 

It is probably the most popular of all 

infant carriers in the UK as it fits onto 

many makes of pushchair to use as 

part of a travel system. 

Options for Baby’s Bed – The First 

3-6 Months 

Our Top Choice - Baby Hammock: 

Why we like them: There is no doubt 

about it, parents who use baby 

hammocks all attest to getting a good 

nights sleep. We like the MIYO baby 

hammock (www.miyobaby.com). 

Benefits: 

1. Baby hammocks provide your 

child with a cradled 

environment, which feels 

similar to being in the womb. 

The familiar feeling provides a 

sense of security for your 

baby and promotes a settled 

sleep. 

2. A baby hammock helps to 

evenly distribute your baby’s 

weight, causing less stress on 

muscles and joints, 

minimizing the risk of ‘flat 

head’. 

3. Baby hammocks naturally 

cause baby to sleep with their 

head slightly elevated. This is 

particularly helpful for babies 

with reflux. 

4. Properly designed hammocks 

keep babies sleeping on their 

back – the safest sleeping 

position for babies. 

5. Baby can be easily settled 

back to sleep by a gentle 

swinging of the hammock. As 

baby grows and begins to 

wiggle on their own, the 

movement of the hammock 

means baby will often settle 

themselves back to sleep. 

6. Baby hammocks are 

completely portable. No 

matter where you are staying, 

baby gets to sleep in their own 

familiar bed. They are 

lightweight and take up less 

space than a traditional travel 

cot. 

Moses Basket: 

Moses baskets provide a secure, 

lightweight and cosy sleeping 

environment for your baby. Most 

baskets are made from palm or wicker. 

Wicker baskets tend to be the most 

long-lasting. Moses baskets have 

carrying handles so that you can 

move them easily from room to room. 

The main benefit of a Moses basket is 

that it is easily portable so you can 

have baby downstairs with you for 

naps, whereas if your little one goes 

straight into a cot it would most likely 

not be in the same room as you for 

daytime naps. The Foundation for the 

Study of Infant Deaths 

(www.fsid.org.uk) is the UK's leading 

baby charity aiming to prevent 

unexpected deaths in infancy and 

promote infant health. The latest 

advice from them is that your baby 

should have all their sleeps in the 

same room as you for the first 6 

months. This includes day and night 

sleeps. (We like baby hammocks for 

the same reason). 

Crib/Cradle: 

Cribs and cradles are usually 

made of wood. They provide a smaller 

sleeping environment for a young 

baby than a cot and have the 

additional feature of a rocking or 

gliding action. However, they are not 

easily portable. 

Options for Baby’s Bed – From 3-6 

Months Onwards 

Cot: 

Your little one will sleep in this until 

they are big enough for their very own 

bed. 

Factors to take into account when 

buying a cot: 

1. Safety. Cots should carry the 

British Standards Institution 

(BSI) number BS EN 

716:2008, which indicates 

that they comply with the 

required safety standards. 

2. Whether the cot can be 

converted into a toddler bed. 

Some cots are extendable or 

have the handy knack of fully 

transforming into a bed when 

your tot no longer needs the 

protective bars of a cot. These 

are a practical buy as they 

offer a bed for all stages from 

birth to toddler-hood and 

beyond, saving you money in 

the process. Cot beds are 

larger than cots. You'll need to 

buy a cot-bed mattress rather 

than one designed for a cot 

3. Whether the cot has a drop 

side. 

4. Ease of using heightadjustable 

base. 

Cot Safety: 

¨� The recommended room 

temperature for a baby to 

sleep in is 16-20ºC, use a room 

thermometer to check the 

temperature before putting 

your baby to bed. 

¨� The safest position for your 

baby to sleep in a cot is on 

their back, not on their front 

or side. 

¨� Your baby should be 

positioned with their feet at 

the foot of the cot. 

¨� The cot bedding should be 

securely tucked in and made 

up to come no higher than 

your baby's shoulders. 

¨� Keep the cot in a room with 

you for the first six months. 

¨� Keep the cot out of direct 

sunlight. 

MIYO 

Baby Hammock 

www.miyobaby.com

Mattress, Mattress Protector & 

Sheets: 

Whichever option you choose for 

baby’s bed, you will need a mattress 

that fits the bed as well as a mattress 

protector. Beds can be bought second 

hand but it’s always best to buy a new 

mattress. You can buy natural fibre 

mattresses from Natural Mat, a lovely 

British company who use organic 

materials to make their mattresses 

(www.naturalmat.co.uk). Buy a set of 

sheets that can be fitted to the 

mattress - these are simple to put on 

and are safer for baby as they'll 

prevent any ends from creeping up 

and into the bed. The Cot Mattress 

Company (www.cotmattress.com) sell 

a range of bamboo sheets for different 

sized mattresses. 

Nappies: 

Reusable nappies - We love Tots 

Bots reusable nappies 

(www.totsbots.com). Their Easyfit 

birth-to-potty nappy has an integral 

waterproof outer and is as close as 

cloth gets to a disposable. Their 

website also has some great 

instructional videos to help you get to 

grips with using cloth nappies. 

What you’ll need: 


¨� Easyfit Birth-to-potty Set (20 

x Easyfit white nappies, 4 x 

boosters, 200 x flushable 

liners) 

¨� Accessory kit (bucket, 2 x 

laundry mesh, wet nappy bag, 

200 x flushable liners, I x 1kg 

bag of Potion nappy wash) 

Eco-disposable nappies - You'll 

need at least one pack to get started. 

Eco-disposables contain biodegradable 

materials, giving you the 

convenience of a disposable without 

all those land-polluting chemicals. 

They contain less chemicals and so are 

much better for baby’s skin too. 

Moltex Oko nappies get great reviews, 

although you need to buy them online 

(available from 

www.naturebotts.co.uk). Most of the 

major supermarkets sell the Nature 

Babycare nappies and Sainsbury’s 

now do their own range of ecodisposables. 

Remember though that 

anything you throw in the bin will 

wind up in landfill with lots of other 

rubbish and be compacted so tightly 

that oxygen may not be present to 

allow bacteria to biodegrade the 

product. Just because something is 

biodegradable, doesn’t mean it will 

biodegrade and for eco-disposables to 

biodegrade they should be composted. 

The materials used to make these eco 

nappies are more environmentally 

friendly than the materials used for 

conventional nappies so still a better 

option overall. 

Changing Mat & Changing Table: 

A changing mat is essential if you 

want to avoid getting poo on the 

carpet! They are also very useful for 

when you’re on the go. Modern options 

are relatively inexpensive and you can 

buy some great wipe-free fabric 

options that fold down to a minuscule 

size for trips out. You'll also need a set 

of wipes or cotton wool and water to 

clean your baby's bottom. Although 

not essential there are some lovely 

changing tables that double up as a 

chest of drawers. John Lewis and 

Mamas & Papas have a good selection. 

Clothes: 

Baby Bodysuits & Babygrows - 

these will be your baby's staple 

wardrobe for the first few weeks, so 

it's worth stocking up before the big 

day. You'll need around 6 short sleeve 

bodysuits, 6 long sleeves 

bodysuits and six sleep suits/ 

babygrows for them to wear at night 

(useful for the day too). Check there 

are poppers at the crotch for quick 

and easy nappy changes. To prevent 

skin rashes or outbreaks of eczema, 

stick to organic cotton. See our fab 

basics (www.bamboo-baby.com). Our 

basics range is made in England from 

organic cotton and are made without 

labels at the neck so they won't 

irritate your babies delicate skin. 

Scratch mittens are a good idea too to 

prevent them scratching themselves 

in the first couple of weeks. 

You'll also need 4-6 day outfits and 2-3 

cardigans, a jacket and a few pairs of 

socks. Check out our gorgeous bamboo 

knitted bodysuits, which for day 

outfits are a bit more special than your 

average cotton bodysuits, and our 

cardigans (www.bamboo-baby.com). 

And finally, if your baby is arriving in 

the winter a warm winter 

snowsuit with hat and booties will 

keep them warm whilst out and about. 

Blankets: 

One or two blankets will suffice to 

keep your baby warm whether at 

home or on the go. Our knitted bamboo 

blankets (www.bamboo-baby.com) are 

really luxurious and come in lots of 

lovely bright colours. Measuring 

125cm by 75cm they are great for the 

pram or for simply laying baby down 

on and your baby will love the super 

soft and silky texture. 

Swaddling: 

Swaddling is the practice of 

snugly wrapping a lightweight blanket 

around a baby to help calm, soothe 

and comfort them and encourage 

sleep. It works by mimicking the 

conditions in the womb, providing 

warmth and a slight resistance to 

movement. Swaddling is clinically 

proven to help babies remain asleep 

safely on their backs, while also 

reducing the effect of the Moro reflex, 

which is the tendency for newborns to 

startle themselves awake by suddenly 

moving their arms. It can also help 

ease the discomfort of colic in the 

early weeks. Swaddling is 

recommended by Midwives. Merino 

Kids (www.merinokids.co.uk) do a 

gorgeous range of swaddle blankets 

made from lightweight merino wool 

and Aden + Anais 

(www.adenandanais.com) have a fab 

range of bamboo muslin swaddles. 

Never swaddle in anything heavy as 

this could lead to your baby 

overheating, its best to choose 

something specially designed for the 

job. 

Feeding equipment: 

Breastfeeding is best for your 

baby and the most cost effective 

option. You’ll need: 

• Breast pads 

• Nipple cream 

• If you plan to express then 

you’ll also need a breast 

pump, a selection of bottles, 

and a steriliser. 

Bamboo baBy 

www.bamboo-baby.com

Baby Sleep Bag: 

Popular nowadays are baby sleep 

bags/gro-bags (95% of UK parents 

choose these over sheets & 

blankets). A baby sleep bag is a 

“wearable blanket” designed for babies 

to be used instead of traditional 

bedding. Baby sleep bags have a neck 

opening and armholes and are worn 

by the baby to help them stay at the 

right temperature through the night 

without the problem of traditional 

blankets and sheets being kicked off or 

getting tangled up. The Gro Company 

(www.gro.co.uk) produce an organic 

cotton baby sleep bag. They were the 

first to produce baby sleep bags in the 

UK and are the brand recommended 

by the FSID. Baby sleep bags come in 

different tog ratings to suit the 

seasons so always check that you're 

buying the correct weight for the time 

of year your baby is due to arrive. 

Highchairs: 

You won't need to consider one 

until your baby is ready to be weaned. 

We love the classic design of the 

Stokke Tripp Trapp chair, which can 

be adjusted to the height of the child. 

Although not cheap, these chairs are a 

great investment as will last your 

child through from newborn till 

teenage years (www.stokke.com). 

There are also some great portable 

high chairs on the market. 

Sling: 

Slings are supposed to help with 

bonding, reduce the amount babies 

cry, make babies feel more secure and 

are also brilliant for those times when 

your baby wants to be carried but you 

need your hands free. If you are trying 

to get your baby into a routine and 

don’t want them to sleep all day and 

be up all night slings might not be a 

good idea as new babies will invariably 

go straight to sleep the minute they 

are put in the sling. The classic baby 

carrier is the Baby Bjorn 

(www.babybjorn.co.uk) and for a soft 

sling option the Kari Me (www.karime.com), 

the Sleepy Wrap 

(www.sleepywrap.com) or the Baba 

Sling (www.thebabasling.com) all get 

good reviews. 

Baby monitor: 


If your baby is going to be sleeping in 

your room for the first few months, 

monitors really serve no purpose as 

you're guaranteed to hear them when 

they wake. If you can wait until you're 

ready to move them into their own 

room, it will give you extra time to 

shop around for a good value 

model with all the features you 

require. 

Baby bath: 

Baby baths will only last your 

baby a few months before they go into 

the big bath. Your money is probably 

better spent on a much cheaper 

support seat that keeps your baby safe 

during bath times. John Lewis and 

Mothercare stock these bath support 

seats. 

Cuddledry Towel: 

Not absolutely essential but will 

make bathing your little one a lot 

easier. The Cuddledry Towel 

(www.cuddledry.com) is made from 

bamboo fibre and since bamboo is 60% 

more absorbent than cotton and 

gorgeously soft too it makes the 

perfect towel! 

Baby shampoos and body washes: 

For the first few months plain 

water is best as your baby’s skin is 

very sensitive. Once you are ready to 

buy some baby toiletries, opt for an 

organic range that does not contain 

any parabens or phthalates. We love 

the ranges by Organic Babies 

(www.organicbabies.com) and Green 

Baby (www.greenbaby.com) but there 

are lots of brands out there nowadays. 

Bouncy chair: 

Not essential but many parents 

swear by them as most babies tend to 

be content whilst sitting in them and 

allows you a bit of hands free time! 

The Baby Bjorn do classic baby bouncy 

chairs (www.babybjorn.co.uk) but 

Stokke also do a great product called 

the Bounce ‘N’ Sleep which is a flexible 

daybed and bouncer combined 

(www.stokke.com). 

Merino Kids 

www.merinokids.co.uk 

Cuddledry Towel 

www.cuddledry.com 

Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair 

www.stokke.com

Focus on: 

Baby Led 

Weaning 

Over recent years, there has been much 

debate over when exactly a baby should 

be weaned onto solid foods. Baby-led 

weaning describes the approach of 

allowing babies to feed themselves from 

the age if six months. The method was 

developed by Gill Rapley in conjunction 

with research and is thought to reduce 

the risk of choking and make the 

transition to solid foods easier with the 

baby accepting a wide range of foods, 

becoming confident and independent 

and developing hand eye co- ordination 

and chewing. Baby-led weaning also 

means there is no need to prepare 

special baby purees or foods. 

The current recommendations by heath 

professionals that babies should only be 

introduced to solid foods at six months 

of age fits foods at six months of age fits 

with baby-led weaning as most babies 

will begin to reach for food and try to 

feed themselves at around six months of 

age. 

Babies can just be sat in an upright 

position (on your lap to start with) at 

the table with the family at meal times. 

They can be offered a variety of sugar 

and salt free foods in hand sized pieces 

to explore and eventually eat. The 

babies should also be given water to 

drink at meal times in addition to their 

milk feeds. 

With baby-led weaning parents should 

resist the temptation to help or hurry 

the baby. As the name suggests baby led 

weaning should be at the babies own 

pace. They may take a little time to get 

anything in their mouth and may make a 

mess, but they will get there in the end. 

Fruit and vegetables with built in 

handles like broccoli and apple slices are 

ideal foods to start with but as the baby 

progresses they can also try pieces of 

meat and eventually foods like 

mincemeat once their motor skills have 

progressed enough to allow this type of 

self- feeding. 

Further information on baby-led weaning 

can be found at www.rapleyweaning.com


breathable 

CLASSIC GIRLS BLOUSE 

£19.99 

6-12m, 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 4-5yrs 

Pretty & classic blouse for girls. 

Perfect as a school blouse. 

Bamboo/organic cotton. 

CLASSIC BOYS JEANS £23.99 


Super cool jeans for boys with contrast stitching. 

Adjustable 

waistband 

Made from our super soft bamboo/organic cotton denim. 

CLASSIC GIRLS JEANS 

£23.99 


Simple classic slim-fitting jeans for girls. 

Contrast stitching. 

Adjustable 

waistband


organically grown 

Adjustable 

straps 

CLASSIC DRESS £19.99 


Beatutiful bamboo denim dress with bow detail. 

Super soft bamboo/organic cotton denim. 

CLASSIC DUNGAREES £24.99 

0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m, 1-2yrs 

High quality & hard-wearing dungarees with adjustable straps for growth. 


CERTIFICATIONS 

Organic 

All of Bamboo Baby’s bamboo 

fibre is made with certified 

organically grown bamboo. Our 

organic cotton is certified by 

GOTS. The Global Organic Textile 

Standard (GOTS) was developed 

in a common approach by 

leading standard setters with 

the aim to define world-wide 

recognised requirements that 

ensure organic status of textiles, 

from harvesting of the raw 

materials, through 

environmentally and socially 

responsible manufacturing up to 

labelling in order to provide 

credible assurance to the 

consumer. 

Fairtrade 

Flo-Cert are an independent 

international certification 

agency for fairtrade production 

processes. Social accountability 

standard - SA8000 is the most 

widely recognised global 

standard for managing human 

rights in the workplace. Our 

factory have both these 

certifications as well as the 

Organic Exchange 100 

certificate. 

Oeko-Tex 100 

Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is an 

international testing and 

certification system for textiles, 

limiting the use of certain 

chemicals. Our bamboo fibre is 

Oeko-Tex certified. 

Order online at www.bamboo-baby.com


VANILLA 

GRAPE 

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luxuriously soft 

Machine 

washable 

CABLE KNIT 

JUMPER 

£24.99 

0-6m, 6-12m, 1-2yrs, 

2-3yrs, 3-4yrs, 4-5yrs 

Gorgeous and classic cable 

knit jumpers in a selection 

of colours. Bamboo/organic 

cotton knit. 

Colours: Grape, Cupcake, 

Midnight, Azalea, 

Drizzle, Vanilla 

CUPCAKE 

AZALEA MIDNIGHT 

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Gift 

DRIZZLE

Great 

Gift 


Machine 

washable 

CUPCAKE MIDNIGHT 

CABLE KNIT BODYSUIT 

£34.99 

Newborn (Midnight & Cupcake only), 0-3m, 3-6m 

Best selling cable knit bodysuits which make the perfect 

gift. Bamboo/organic cotton knit. 

Colours: Cupcake, Midnight, Azalea, Drizzle, Vanilla 

AZALEA DRIZZLE


Bamboo Clothing & 

Order online at www.bamboo-baby.com! 

Eczema 

Eczema can be an uncomfortable, irritating and debilitating condition that can have a severe 

effect on the quality of life for those who suffer from it. Severe eczema can cause sleep loss, 

stress and depression. For parents of babies and children with eczema, it can also be 

distressing to see their children in pain or discomfort and constantly scratching an itch that 

doesn’t stop. 

What is Eczema? 

Eczema is the name given to the condition where the skin becomes irritated, cracked and 

inflamed. People who suffer from eczema may have less fats and oils in their skin than those 

who do not. This means that the skin does not retain moisture as well and gaps may open up 

between the skin cells as they are not plumped up with water. The gaps allow more water to be 

lost from deeper layers of the skin and allow bacteria and irritants to pass into the deeper 

layers of the skin. Certain substances are known to aggravate eczema. For example soaps and 

detergents which remove the oils and fats from the skin. Healthy skin that has plumped up 

skin cells and fats and oils is more able to repel allergens. 

What Causes Eczema? 


sustainable 

There are a number of different types of eczema. The most common is atopic eczema which 

although not completely understood is thought to be due to a combination of a tendency 

passed from generation to generation and environmental factors.

Triggers vary from person to person but some common triggers include soaps and detergents, 

dust mites and their droppings, animal fur, hair and saliva, pollen, overheating and rough 

clothing. 

Eczema in babies and children 

Although atopic eczema can affect people of any age it primarily affects children, with between 

5 and 15% of children being affected by the age of seven. It is also a problem for many babies 

with it beginning in the first year of life for 60% of those children suffering from it. 

The condition can also be aggravated in babies and children due to the itch scratch cycle. It 

can be very difficult to stop children from scratching as the itch will give them an intense urge 

to scratch. 

Treatment of Eczema 

There is currently no cure for eczema but it can be treated. Doctors and nurses can prescribe 

creams to moisturise and reduce inflammation. The avoidance of known triggers can also help 

to manage the condition. 

How can bamboo and organic cotton help? 

As rough clothing, chemicals, infection, being too warm and damp can all be triggers of atopic 

eczema, organic cotton and bamboo clothing are both thought to help. Bamboo is very soft 

with sweat wicking and thermo regulating properties, helping to reduce a number of the 

triggers of eczema. Organic cotton is also cool to wear and allows the skin to ‘breathe’. Both 

bamboo and organic cotton clothes are free of chemical residues. The National Eczema Society 

provides a fact sheet with details of stockists of organic cotton, silk and bamboo clothing that 

may help sufferers of eczema. 

Purepotions 

www.purepotions.biz 


Natural Skincare for Eczema 

Bamboo baBy loves: Purepotions 

Natalie Balmond, founder of Purepotions, formulated the first 

of her products when her daughter Lula was suffering from 

chronic dry skin. None of the treatments she had tried, 

whether they were conventional GP-prescribed creams or 

alternative remedies, alleviated the itching and soreness that 

was causing Lula a great deal of distress. 

With much determination and experimentation, Natalie 

developed a natural salve in her own kitchen, using a 

combination of herbs and oils which dramatically improved 

the condition of her daughter's skin. Very soon she was 

inundated with requests for her ointment from people with 

similar skin problems. The success of her salve then inspired 

her to create a range of natural baby and first aid rescue 

products, equally as effective and also without any harmful 

chemicals. 

Purepotions' products are now sold to thousands of people 

both nationally and internationally. 

Today, Purepotions receives many testimonies, letters and 

emails from people of all ages, attesting to the effectiveness of 

its salves and oils.


GOTS 

certified 

organic 

cotton 

MIDNIGHT 

AZALEA 


ORGANIC 

COTTON 

PYJAMAS 

£19.99 

0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m, 


Soft & snuggly organic 

AZALEA cotton pyjamas in a range 

of colours with contrast 

MIDNIGHT 

trim. GOTS certified 

organic cotton. 

Colours: Cupcake, Grape, 

Azalea, Midnight, Drizzle 

DRIZZLE 

GRAPE 

CUPCAKE 

ORGANIC COTTON 

BABYGROW 

£15.99 

0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m 

Everyday essential babygrow made 

from GOTS certified organic cotton. 

Nickel free poppers at the legs & 

envelope neck for easy changing. 

Colours: Cupcake, Grape, Azalea, 

Midnight, Drizzle 

.



STRIPE KNITTED 

BODYSUIT 

£34.99 

Newborn, 0-3m, 3-6m 

Gorgeous stripe knitted bodysuits in a 

range of colours. Super soft and cosy. 

Buttons at the legs & shoulder for 

easy changing. 

Bamboo/organic cotton knit. 

Colours: Drizzle, Azalea, Chocolate, 

Midnight, Cupcake, Grape 

Great 

Gift 

. 


hypoallergenic

WRAP CARDIGAN £19.99 

Cupcake: 0-6m, 6-12m, 1-2yrs, 2-3yrs, 


Cream: 0-6m, 6-12m 

Cute ballet-style wrap cardigan with tie 

fastening. Bamboo/organic cotton knit. 


Machine 

washable

Online at www.bamboo-baby.com 

Or email us at info@bamboo-baby.com 

Our payment process is hosted on a secure server, so your credit 

card details are safe. We always send notification of an order by 

email. 

Payment 

Please make cheques payable to Bamboo Baby Ltd. Please write 

your cheque guarantee card number, guaranteed amount and 

expiry date on the back of your cheque. Please allow an 

additional 5 days for cheque clearance before goods are 

despatched. We accept most major credit cards as well as PayPal. 

Any Questions? 

If you have any queries at all, please email us: info@bamboo- 

baby.com and we endeavour to respond in the shortest time 

possible. 

Bamboo baBy, Unit 2 The Mews, Barnet Business Centre, Alston 

Works, Alston Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 4EL 


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