World Day of Human Milk Donation

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Sunday 19 May is the first annual World Day of Human Milk Donation, a day to raise awareness of the importance of donating breast milk for newborns in need.

Premature babies have not finished growing inside their mother’s womb and require a special balance of nutrients, hormones and growth factors to thrive in the outside world.

Breast milk donation is so important because sometimes mums who give birth prematurely may experience a delay in their milk coming in or, their babies are too sick or too immature to breastfeed and may not be able to express enough milk.

Because of this, sick and premature babies who are being cared for in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) or special care baby units (SCBUs) may receive donated milk for a few days or weeks until they can be fed by their mums.

On World Day of Human Milk Donation, events will be taking place to celebrate. The Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital Milk Bank in London will be having a tea and ‘boobie’ inspired cake party from 2pm-4pm, with a Great British Boobie Cake Bake Off competition and raffle to raise money. Other milk banks will also be getting involved, such as The Cheshire and North Wales Human Milk Bank members of which will be fundraising by walking up Mount Snowdon.

Donating breast milk can help save babies lives, and World Day of Human Milk Donation could be a great time to start. For more information and Milk Bank locations, visit the UK Association for Milk Banking’s website

The UK Association of Milk Banks (UKAMB) is promoting this day in the UK.

Find out more about what is happening on the UK AMB site: http://www.ukamb.org/

For details of the event at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital Milk Bank and how to give your support see: http://www.ukamb.org/2013/05/14/world-breastmilk-donation-day-19th-may/

Click here to download the full flier.

Special thanks to Bliss – http://www.bliss.org.uk/2013/05/18/world-day-of-human-milk-donation/
Teddy & Me – Premature and Tiny Baby Clothes – http://www.teddyandme.co.uk

May is National Preeclampsia Awareness Month

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Each year thousands of women and babies die or become very sick from preeclampsia, a life-threatening disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Awareness  is the key to saving lives and all pregnant women should read this post.

Typically, preeclampsia occurs after 20 weeks gestation (in the late 2nd or 3rd trimesters or middle to late pregnancy) and up to six weeks postpartum, though in rare cases it can occur earlier than 20 weeks. HELLP syndrome and eclampsia are other variants of preeclampsia.

Affecting  5-8% of all pregnancies, it is a rapidly progressive condition characterised by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine. Swelling, sudden weight gain, headaches and changes in vision are important symptoms; however, some women with rapidly advancing disease report few symptoms.

Globally, preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death. By conservative estimates, these disorders are responsible for 76,000 maternal and 500,000 infant deaths each year.

What is HELLP Syndrome?

Sharon Ward, founder of Teddy & Me gave birth to her son Daniel at 34wks because of HELLP syndrome, which is considered to be a variant of preeclampsia. Both conditions usually occur during the later stages of pregnancy, or sometimes after childbirth and are life threatening.

In some patients who are developing HELLP syndrome the primary preeclampsia indicators of high blood pressure and protein in the urine may not be present, and its symptoms can be mistaken for gastritis, flu, acute hepatitis, gall bladder disease, or other conditions. While some of these other conditions may also be present, there is no evidence they are related.

Early diagnosis is critical because the morbidity and mortality rates associated with the syndrome have been reported to be as high as 25%. As a result, patient awareness of HELLP syndrome, and how it relates to preeclampsia, is helpful to ensure optimal and timely medical care for mother and baby.

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Symptoms of HELLP Syndrome

The physical symptoms of HELLP Syndrome may seem at first like preeclampsia. Symptoms reported by the pregnant woman developing HELLP syndrome may include one or all of the following:

• headache
• nausea/vomiting/indigestion with pain after eating
• abdominal or chest tenderness and right upper quadrant pain (from liver distention)
• shoulder pain or pain when breathing deeply
• bleeding
• visual disturbances
• swelling

Signs to look for include:

• high blood pressure
• protein in the urine

The most common reasons for the mother to become critically ill or die are liver rupture or stroke. These can usually be prevented when caught in time. If you or someone you know has any of these symptoms, please see a doctor immediately.

Most often, the definitive treatment for women with HELLP Syndrome is delivery of the baby. Transfusion of some form of blood product (red cells, platelets, plasma) is often needed. Corticosteroids can be used to improve fetal lung maturation in the very preterm pregnancy

‘My experience of HELLP syndrome is one that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I had no idea that I was seriously ill. Be aware of the symptoms and contact a doctor if you are at all concerned’ ~ Sharon Ward, M.D Teddy & Me

Information provided by: http://www.preeclampsia.org

For Premature and Tiny Baby Clothes visit: http://www.teddyandme.co.uk

Premature Baby Clothes; and why they are so important!

We’ve all seen shows such as One Born Every Minute and premature babies are almost always naked except for their nappy so you could be forgiven for thinking clothing isn’t important but it has a vital role to play.

Whilst being cared for in Neonatal Intensive Care, babies often only wear a nappy; this is because they are inside a thermostatically controlled incubator which is also humidified to help keep skin moist. Medical staff need to be able to see the baby’s skin colour at a glance; it’s also important for them to see the chest rise and fall as they breathe.

As soon as the humidifier is no longer required and a baby has shown signs of improvement, if at all possible clothes are introduced. Initially something simple, offering ease of access, like a neonatal vest and hat because the baby has lots of wiring which needs to be accommodated. Quite often at this stage this is for the benefit of parents, who can feel overwhelmed by the sea of wires attached to their tiny baby.

Wearing a neonatal vest adds a bit of normality to an otherwise far from normal situation and if the vest is something Mum and Dad have brought, it may be the first thing they have been able to do for their baby and marks an enormous turning point in their babies well being.

Clothing becomes important when babies are transferred from an enclosed incubator to an open cot; usually this occurs in the High Dependency Unit as part of their transitional care. Because premature babies are unable to regulate their body temperature, they need clothes to keep warm. With little in the way of body fat, premature babies would otherwise waste calories trying to do this.

It’s not necessarily the case that an early baby requires intensive care, the needs of premature babies vary greatly. Multiple babies (twins and triplets) are often delivered early and will require no more than a short stay in a Special Care Baby Unit or Nursery where they will be monitored until they gain weight. These babies require less medical intervention and can wear ‘normal’ baby clothes in a tiny size.

Buying clothes for premature babies is a very positive thing to do and parents will often keep a garment as a reminder of how tiny their baby was. If you are in doubt as to the size and needs of a premature baby but wish to buy a gift, a hat or soft, warm cuddle wrap is always a good idea, as is a Cuski.

Information provided by Teddy & Me : www.teddyandme.co.uk

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Happy 5th Birthday Teddy & Me

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Teddy & Me was born in 2008 after Sharon Ward, herself the mum of a premature baby, discovered that it was almost impossible to obtain suitable clothing for tiny babies to wear in a neonatal setting.  With the help of neonatal specialists and mums of special care babies, Sharon developed a collection of easy access garments designed to fit babies as tiny as 400g.  Here’s our story…

Our first leaflet, showing the original logo

After eighteen months of hard work, stress and sheer determination we opened for business in March 2008, the very month the true scale of our countries financial woes became apparent as people queued to withdraw their cash from Northern Rock bank.

Trading from a spare room at the home of founder, Sharon Ward, within weeks Teddy & Me clothes were winning praise when Sharon was nominated for Inspirational Business Mum of the Year. The nomination came as a complete surprise, as did the interest from the press when Yell.com (the sponsors) decided to use Teddy & Me as a case study for advertising! Thankfully the hard work paid off when orders came in thick and fast, as news spread amongst hospitals about our tiny clothes.

The very first press photo and article in our local paper

ITV’s This Morning programme announced their ‘Mumpreneur’ competition in July of the same year, the search to find a mum with a fantastic business idea. Sharon’s ‘eleventh hour’ application managed to secure her a place in the regional heats and so began a journey which would last three months and ultimately change the course of Teddy & Me’s future! By October the applicants had been whittled down to just twelve and Sharon pitched her business idea live to the nation on This Morning. She won the regional semi finals and appeared in the live final on 24th October, alas losing to Baby Ballet the overall winner!

ITV’s This Morning Mumpreneur Competition

Following the show Teddy & Me were inundated with requests from boutiques to stock their clothes; although at that point we had no clear idea how we would do this, since it required much larger scale manufacturing. A meeting with mumpreneur judge, Judy Naaké, was to provide us with the answer. Having built the St Tropez self tan brand into a multi million pound company, Judy is a highly respected business woman. We were thrilled when she decided to invest in the company and become a Director in March 2009.

Left – Judy & Sharon with Baby Maya at Leicester Royal Infirmary June 2009
Right – Sharon with Annie Othen at BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire

We always try to listen to our customers and found that many were frustrated that our clothing didn’t come in larger sizes. Parents of premature babies would often buy garments in every size but then be forced to leave us once the babies reached 8lbs. As well as increasing our stock of neonatal garments we set about designing a new range of clothes which would appeal to boutiques and be available in larger sizes. We showcased the ‘Hug’s & Kisses’ range at The Baby Show, Earls Court, London in October 2009.

Judy & Sharon at The Baby Show, Earls Court

Our decision to sell clothes into boutiques turned out to be a winning one, sales increased to the point where the ‘spare room’ could no longer cope so Teddy & Me relocated to offices in Warwick, where it resided for 12 months before the need to expand again led to us moving to a unit at Holly Farm Business Park in July 2012.

Teddy & Me clothes became available through high street giant, John Lewis in the spring of 2012. The range was initially available in four stores but quickly expanded to other locations within the group plus online.

Left – Proud moment, Teddy & Me clothes go on sale at John Lewis Bluewater
Right – John Lewis Oxford St London

Teddy & Me clothes are now available in department stores and independent boutiques worldwide, with new stockists being added weekly. We remain passionate about what we do and we love working with a whole network of like-minded people, many of whom we’ve known  from the very beginning.

We’re really proud of how far we’ve come in our first five years and all that we’ve achieved. We may specialise in tiny products but we have big plans for the future and hope to increase the number of stockists worldwide over the next year or so and continue to develop new clothing collections and accessories.

There is one more person we want to wish Happy Birthday to…

Our first ‘model’ baby Jack who weighed just 4lb 10oz when this photograph was taken ~ Happy Birthday Sweetpea x

To find out more about Teddy & Me, visit www.teddyandme.co.uk

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Confetti Hearts Design Bundler

It’s 14th February, it’s a Thursday, it’s Valentine’s Day! At Teddy & Me we’re sharing the love today with a focus on our Confetti Hearts range – perfect for your precious little bundle of love. The Confetti Hearts collection is designed to be mixed and matched and is available in sizes from just 1kg up to 6 months of age.  The garments are all made from 100% super-soft cotton and have been designed to accommodate any leads, drips or wires used in a neonatal setting.  The seams are all flat to avoid skin irritation and any poppers are nickel-free and thoughtfully positioned. For very tiny babies, the tee and nappy wrap is often their first garment worn in NICU or SCBU.  The tee opens at the shoulders to make routine examinations easy and the whole outfit opens out flat to make dressing and undressing stress-free. http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod5.asp?ID=300&offset=0&prod_id=189

The Confetti Hearts Cuddle Wrap is perfectly proportioned for a tiny baby and makes a beautiful gift.  It is reversible with the confetti hearts design on one side and the contrasting pink stripe on the other.  The wrap is especially useful for kangeroo care, keeping babies warm around the back and shoulders as they lay against your skin. http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod5.asp?ID=300&offset=0&prod_id=190

A hat is essential in neonatal care to help baby stay warm.  Our hats are available with single or double knot and come in the stripe or confetti hearts pattern.  The sleepsuits come with matching hats too http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod5.asp?ID=300&offset=0&prod_id=185 Sizes start at just 1kg and cater for babies up to 6 months of age.

Our Confetti Hearts premature romper has a side popper opening for easy insertion of tubes/drips plus open toes allow for the use of saturation monitors within neonatal care.

Flat seams to the binding, at the shoulder and cuffs, prevent irritation to the skin. Whilst the super soft cotton fabric and thoughtfully positioned wash care labels make this a really comfortable romper for a tiny baby.

Its design has proved so popular amongst parents that we now offer sizes up to six months, allowing larger full term babies to feel warm and comfy.  http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod5.asp?ID=300&offset=0&prod_id=210

To complete our collection, we have introduced a wrap-style bundler to make night time nappy changing a breeze.  Traditional baby bundlers are designed to be pulled over the head. We didn’t like that idea and set about designing a wrap style bundler, that allows all the ease of bedtime nappy changing without the tears.

Our bundler’s design is super practical and great for bed time, it means you can change baby with ease as the bottom is gathered with elastic, so no more waking up during nappy change! http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod5.asp?ID=300&offset=0&prod_id=209

We hope you LOVE our Confetti Hearts range as much as we do!  So many people have ordered from this range and come back for more items.

We’d love to share your photos of your little ones wearing their Confetti Hearts clothes.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Choosing clothes for a premature, tiny or poorly baby…

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Finding clothes suitable for a premature or low birth weight baby is not easy.  Whilst supermarkets and high street stores may stock a ‘tiny baby’ range, most of these garments are still too big and impractical for a baby that is spending time in neonatal care.

Initially, a tiny or poorly baby will not be able to wear any clothing.  The skin may not have fully developed and be sufficiently strong to tolerate clothing, and until a baby’s condition has stabilised, neonatal staff will need to be able to observe the chest area to ensure that the heart, lungs and digestive system are functioning effectively.  Baby may also have an umbilical line which can prevent them from being able to wear clothes.

Being told that your baby is well enough to wear clothing is a cause for celebration, however it is still important to choose the correct clothing to keep baby warm and comfortable.

In a neonatal setting, clothing may need to accommodate leads, drips and wires and hospital staff must be able to access baby quickly for examination, so clothing that opens at the shoulders or opens out flat is ideal.  Soft wash care labels and flat seams are important to avoid irritating baby’s sensitive skin and the positioning of fasteners is important as certain areas of the body such as the umbilical cord area may be tender.

The size of the outfit is vital – if the clothes are too big there will be excess fabric that could rub the skin, become tangled with leads and wires or even cover baby’s face.  Zips, buttons and bows can irritate the skin or come loose and cotton is the best fabric.

Seeing your baby in clothes for the first time is a very special moment.  Parents say that they feel so much more relaxed when they see their newborn in clothes.

Teddy & Me began designing clothes for premature babies back in 2008 after founder, Sharon Ward, discovered how difficult it was to source garments that were correctly sized according to baby’s gestational age.  The Teddy & Me designs evolved after extensive consultation with neonatal specialists and parents of premature babies.  Every garment takes into consideration three key factors:

• Fit
• Comfort
• Practicality

The Teddy & Me range caters for micro-preemies from just 400g (1lb) right through to 16lb (6 months old) and includes:

Hats – essential for minimising heat loss from the head and helping baby to maintain body temperature

Nappy Wraps & Tees – suitable for tiny babies to cover their nappy and keep warm in neonatal care

Vests – open at the shoulders for ease of access/accommodation of leads, drips and wires

Rompers – perfect for all newborn babies, from 2lb up to 16lb

Sleepsuits – with enclosed feet to keep baby warm and snug.  From 2lb to 16lb.

Bundlers – perfect nightwear to make evening/nightime nappy changing easy.

Cuddle Wraps – correctly sized for premature and tiny babies.

Complete Outfits – perfect for going home from hospital and the first few months.

Teddy & Me clothing is available to order online, 24/7 at www.teddyandme.co.uk and a next day delivery service is available in the UK.  We are also able to ship garments worldwide.  In addition, selected lines are stocked at various baby boutiques and department stores.  See our website to find your nearest stockist.

To view our neonatal range for tiny babies click:  http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod1.asp?ID=280&title=Neonatal Clothes

Our collections of clothes for premature and low birth weight babies is available at: http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod1.asp?ID=268&title=Tiny Baby Clothes HDU/SCBU

We also stock a number of accessories and gifts that are perfect for newborn babies: http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod1.asp?ID=288&title=Premature Baby Essential Accessories

Our customer care line is available should you wish to discuss your baby’s clothing needs with us.  Simply call 01926 856069 or drop us an email at hello@teddyandme.co.uk – we’re here to help.

We’re Bubble Bound…

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On Sunday 27th and Monday 28th January, Teddy & Me will be exhibiting at Bubble London, the kidswear trade show.  The event is held at the Business Design Centre in London and features a great mix of children’s products.

Teddy & Me will be on stand VE13, displaying our existing collections (Classic Neonatal, Rosie Posie, Confetti Hearts, Baby Bear and Sailor Sailor) and there will also be an opportunity to preview our brand new collections that will be in store from September 2013.

For beautiful baby girls, we will be launching Butterfly Kisses, a gorgeous collection of garments in dusky pink and white, featuring butterflies and contrasting pinstripes.  For the boys, we’re very excited to launch the Toybox collection, a blue and white fabric with an array of classic toys and contrasting pinstripe.  All the garments within the collections cater for premature and low birth weight babies, however we are now offering larger sizes too, catering for babies up to 16lb (approximately 6 months of age).  Each item of clothing is correctly sized and takes into consideration comfort and practicality, including super-soft fabrics, flat seams and careful positioning of fastenings.

If you are a childrenswear buyer or own a baby boutique, you are able to register for Bubble at www.bubblelondon.com  A free breakfast is provided courtesy of CWB Magazine, between 9.30 am and 11 am in the lounge on the Gallery level 2.

The show opens at 9.30 am and closes at 6pm each day.  If you’re planning to visit, do come and say hello to us and if you’re unable to visit but would like to talk to us about stocking Teddy & Me premature baby clothing, you can contact us at hello@teddyandme.co.uk

Neonatal care – it’s not just for the teenie tinies…

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Not all babies in neonatal care are premature or have a low birth weight.  A baby could need to spend extra time in hospital if they are unwell.

Every baby is unique and will develop in its own way.  A full term baby (37-40+ weeks gestation) may need special care if one or more of its organs are immature at birth.  A full term baby can find it difficult to adapt from being in the womb when its lungs are filled with fluid, to being filled with air post-delivery.  Breathing difficulties, a complicated delivery or jaundice are some of the common reasons why a full term baby might be admitted to neonatal care.  Placed next to premature babies, a full term baby in a neonatal unit may seem huge, but the worry and stress for the new parents is just the same.

In neonatal care, baby receives specialist care from medical professionals.  It is a busy setting with lots of leads, drips, monitors and wires and machines that bleep, buzz and click.  These machines are vital for monitoring baby’s heart rate, temperature, breathing and blood pressure yet the sight and sound of them are enough to terrify parents and visitors who are anxious about their precious newborn.

Nobody plans to have a poorly baby and you might feel afraid to touch your little one.  Your baby will feel reassured by the sound of your voice and the feel of your touch.  If you are able to feed your baby, this will also help with bonding.  Don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions when you talk to the neonatal staff – understanding what all the equipment is doing can reassure you.  It also helps to talk to other parents on the unit and Bliss, the baby charity offers a free parent helpline too.  Call: 0500 618140 (open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 9 pm).

The clothing sold at Teddy & Me is designed to accommodate the leads, drips and monitors used in neonatal care and the design of the garments allows for easy access should baby need to be routinely examined. The clothing is styled to ensure maximum comfort and practicality, with accurate sizing.  Most items are available in sizes ranging from 2lb up to 16lb, with co-ordinating items which make a perfect gift for a baby in neonatal care.

Visit www.teddyandme.co.uk for more information.

Our 2013 collections include:

• Classic Neonatal Range  – http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod1.asp?ID=298&title=Neonatal
• Confetti  Hearts Collection – http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod1.asp?ID=300&title=
• Rosie Posie Collection – http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod1.asp?ID=311&title=
• Baby Bear Collection – http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod1.asp?ID=301&title=
• Sailor Sailor Collection – http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod1.asp?ID=312&title=

Orders can be placed online at www.teddyandme.co.uk – we offer a next day delivery service in the UK and can ship worldwide.  We also have a number of stockists listed on our website, including selected John Lewis department stores.

Beating Blue Monday!

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Did you know that Monday 21st January 2013 is Blue Monday?  According to experts, the third Monday in January is the most depressing day of the year.  We’re all feeling low, it’s been a while since Christmas but not quite payday, we’re worried about our debts, the weather is gloomy and cold and it seems like our New Year’s Resolutions are a distant memory!

A campaign has been launched to banish the blues and to come up with ideas to cheer us all up.  You can find out more at: http://www.beatbluemonday.org.uk/

If you’ve been spending time with a baby in neonatal care it is only natural to have days when you’re feeling low.  It can be helpful to talk to others who have had a similar experience – we’re grateful to those of you who have shared your story on our website: http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/company.asp?ID=105 .  A problem shared is a problem halved so they say.  Certainly talking can help.  If your hospital has a neonatal fundraising/support group, talking to other parents there can really useful.  Alternatively, Bliss runs a parent helpline, call: 0500 618140 It is open Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm of you can email hello@Bliss.org.uk

What could you do to cheer someone up today?

We’re having a Blue Monday at Teddy & Me, but that’s because we’re sorting through all our blue baby clothing ready to attend an exhibition at the weekend.  If you haven’t already seen them, we’ve launched a beautiful blue collection of baby clothes called Sailor Sailor.  http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod1.asp?ID=312&title=  The range starts at 1kg and caters for babies up to 6 months of age.  We’ve also got our best selling Baby Bear range available in blue: http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod1.asp?ID=301&title= – both collections also have a new wrap-style bundler added to the range.

Teddy & Me’s Baby Bear Design Bundler

Whatever you’re doing today, we hope you’ll find something, however small, to smile about and we’re really glad that you stopped by to read our blog

Bye for now x

We’ve gone nautical with our new Sailor Sailor collection!

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The latest collection from Teddy & Me is our nautical inspired ‘Sailor Sailor’ range.  It’s available for tiny babies from 1kg right up to 6 months of age.

The range features mix and match garments in sailor stripes and co-ordinating boat and anchor designs, using super-soft 100% machine-washable cotton.

As you’d expect from Teddy & Me, the designs are correctly sized for tiny babies, and are not only comfortable, but extremely practical.

Our Sailor Sailor sleepsuit and hat retails at £22 and can be purchased from our stockists, or online at http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod5.asp?ID=312&offset=0&prod_id=220

This garment has a side popper opening for easy insertion of tubes/drips and is designed to prevent the popper fastening from lying directly on your baby’s belly button, which is delicate after birth.

Flat seams to the binding, at the shoulder and cuffs, prevent irritation to the skin. Whilst the super soft cotton fabric and thoughtfully positioned wash care labels make this the most comfortable sleepsuit around.

Sizes: 1kg-1.5kg, 1.5kg-2.5kg, 2.5kg – 3.5kg, 3.5kg-5.5kg, 0-3 months, 3-6 months 

To order the sailor stripe version of our sleepsuit and hat click: http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod5.asp?ID=312&offset=0&prod_id=223

 

The 3 piece Sailor Sailor outfit makes a great gift for a baby boy.  The outfit features a gorgeous long sleeved wrap perfect for dressing your baby with ease. Coupled with soft, elasticised trousers featuring integral feet with a matching hat.

Priced £24.00 and available from 1kg up to 6 months of age.  Order at: http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod5.asp?ID=312&offset=0&prod_id=222

 

 

At last a perfectly proportioned, fully reversible, premature baby cuddle wrap, perfect for babies in all areas of neonatal care.

Especially useful for kangaroo care, keeping babies warm around the back and shoulders as they lay against your skin.

Boats and anchors print to the face with a wide blue stripe to the reverse to match the other items in the Sailor Sailor collection.

If you’re unsure of what to buy, a cuddle wrap makes the perfect gift!

100% Cotton, Machine Washable, Sizes 610mm x 610mm (24″ Sq)

£18.00 available at: http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod5.asp?ID=312&offset=0&prod_id=224

Our Sailor Sailor rompers are already proving to be very popular!

They have a side popper opening for easy insertion of tubes/drips plus open toes allow for the use of saturation monitors within neonatal care.

Flat seams to the binding, at the shoulder and cuffs, prevent irritation to the skin. Whilst the super soft cotton fabric and thoughtfully positioned wash care labels make this a really comfortable romper for a tiny baby.

Its design has proved so popular amongst parents that we now offer sizes up to six months, allowing larger full term babies to feel warm and comfy.

100% Cotton, Nickel Free Poppers, Machine Washable

£16.00 available at: http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod5.asp?ID=312&offset=0&prod_id=226

No collection would be complete without a tiny hat!

Designed to fit the tiniest of heads, our hats are made from 100% Cotton making them super soft and comfy!

All babies lose heat from their heads but premature babies have very little body fat and an inability to regulate their body temperature; it’s therefore even more important to keep the heat in.

Now available in larger sizes due to demand! 100% Cotton Machine Washable

£7.00 http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/prod5.asp?ID=312&offset=0&prod_id=225

And finally, our Sailor Sailor collection is complete with our brand new wrap-style bundler.  Traditional baby bundlers are designed to be pulled over the head. We didn’t like that idea and set about designing a wrap style bundler, that allows all the ease of bedtime nappy changing without the tears.

Our bundler’s design is super practical and great for bed time, it means you can change baby with ease as the bottom is gathered with elastic, so no more waking up during nappy change!

100% Cotton, Nickel Free Poppers, Machine Washable

Available from 1.5kg up to 6 months of age.  £18.00 http://www.teddyandme.co.uk/search.asp?search=&offset=&prod_id=227

We’d love to hear what you think of our new collection!  Please send us your comments and photographs of your little sailors!