Families London SW Mar-Apr 2020

Babies
Having fewer toys
may be better
You’ve probably suspected it—well, it may now
have been confirmed! Children who have too
many toys are more easily distracted, and do
not enjoy quality playtime, a new study
suggests.
Researchers at the University of Toledo in
Ohio, US, found that youngsters were far more
creative when they had fewer toys to play with.
They also played with each for twice as long,
thinking up more uses for each toy and
lengthening and expanding their games.
The authors of the study conclude that
parents, schools and nurseries should pack
away most of their toys and just rotate a small
number regularly, to encourage children to
become more creative and improve their
attention spans.
More information: www.sciencedirect.com
Don’t buy your premium
buggy — hire it!
First eco-nappy to be
named as "Best
Performance Nappy
Range"
Whilst just 7% of parents opt for a reusable
nappy, the other 93% would like a more
sustainable option in a disposable range. But
they want reliability and quality as well.
Bamaboo has proven this is possible. Bamaboo
by Mama Bamboo is a premium range of
nappies with softer-than-cotton bamboo
layers, compostable liner and natural, chlorinefree
pulp core. Designed to provide babies with
a gentle, safe, comfortable experience, all
products are tested rigorously to ensure they
are suitable for even delicate, new born skin.
They are hypoallergenic, naturally antibacterial
and contain no harsh chemicals. Along with
bamboo’s natural temperature regulating and
moisture wicking properties and the liner’s
breathable qualities, manufacturers say these
nappies can also reduce nappy rash.
www.bamaboo.co.uk
Bamaboo is the only eco-friendly nappy brand to ever
win the Mother & Baby award for BEST
PERFORMANCE NAPPY RANGE
Over half of parents
feel lonely
New research has found that over half (56%) of
parents with children under the age of 5 years
experience loneliness at least some of the time.
The study by the charity, Coram Family and
Childcare reveals that the issue affects
significantly more women than men, with
twice as many mothers than fathers saying
they often feel left out, as well as younger
parents, with nearly 37% of parents aged 18 to
24 often feeling a lack of companionship,
compared to 21% of parents aged 25 to 34.
Loneliness is most prevalent around the birth
of a baby, particularly if parents are unable to
get out of the house easily and when the
children are older but haven’t yet started
school.
Focus groups conducted by Coram Family and
Childcare revealed that parents felt the best
way to combat loneliness and isolation is to
meet other parents by participating in activities
that their child will enjoy.
More information:
www.familyandchildcaretrust.org
Founder Dr Jackie Lenders told Families: “The inspiration for Buggi came
from our own experience of having a child. With safety and comfort in
mind, we spent over £1,000 on a larger buggy for our daughter, only to find
that 6 months later we needed a more lightweight model to whizz around
town with.
We did some research and found it
wasn’t uncommon for parents with
multiple children to have bought 4+
different models, costing several
thousand pounds. We created Buggi to
provide a solution: a more affordable
and sustainable alternative to buying
short-lived buggies.”
info@buggi.co.uk
www.buggi.co.uk
Calling all baby Scientists!
Help us discover how babies & kids learn!
We’re recruiting infants from birth to school age to take
part in fun studies at the Birkbeck Babylab in central
London. Our prime location is easy to reach via public
transport and we refund travel expenses.
020 7631 6258
babylab@bbk.ac.uk
www.cbcd.bbk.ac.uk
44 Families South West • March/April 2020 familiesonline.co.uk