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Belly Bandit®, Yes it really works and here's how... The inspiration behind the brand comes from a centuries-old tradition of postpartum belly binding. Belly Bandit has modernised this age-old practice for today’s mothers and yes, it works! Here is some more information about how Belly Bandit works …

With so many toys on the market, why go eco friendly? 🌎 🌱 This is worth the read... by Plan Toys When you go to a toy shop, to find new toys for your little ones, what are the factors that influence your consideration? Safety? Price? Design? Quality? or child development? The answer would be yes to all of the above.  

Bonding with baby at bath time Bathing your little one can be a magical experience and help nurture early bonds.  Little Butterfly London, believe that life is a gift to be treasured and enjoyed. That special time when your belly is growing, those precious moments gazing at your little one … They're aim is to contribute with skincare that goes beyond cleansing and conditioning to bring pleasure and lift the mood. Here we share some tips on Bonding with baby at bath time by Little Butterfly London

With a large number of sleeping products on the market The Lullaby Trust have put together some guidelines to help you make an informed choice. Download their checklist for additional peace of mind

We thought we would share this useful Blog post published by Little Butterfly London... What a woman eats and drinks during pregnancy is her baby’s main source of nourishment. So, experts recommend that a mother-to-be choose a variety of healthy foods and beverages to provide the important nutrients a baby needs for growth and development.

What does ‘back to sleep’ really mean? A step by step guide, to safe sleeping habits for your baby by Moba We’ve all heard the saying ‘back to sleep’ and ‘feet to foot’ when talking about safe infant sleep practices, but what do they really mean?

This Universal Children's Day we're delighted to let you know that we've begun our second charity partnership, with the international charity Street Child. Our first joint project will support some of the 32,000 unaccompanied children impacted by devastating conflict in north east Nigeria, where we're funding Street Child to establish three Child Friendly Spaces. Each will have a trained Child Support Coordinator, a Social Worker to identify appropriate caregivers and learning materials to ensure children can continue their education.  Universal Children's Day was established by the UN in 1954 to promote improving children's welfare. To read more about our partnership with Street Child and the work they do, please click here to visit our Story page. Most of all, we're writing to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to our stockists and supporters including customers. Take a look at our products here. From Babies with Love x   Photo credits: Street Child

Eczema is a dry, itchy skin condition that affects up to one in five children. It usually appears for the first time before your child is two years old. The good news is that most children who have eczema will grow out of the condition by the time they are in their teens. Eczema can’t be cured, but it can be controlled with the right treatments. Eczema tips that may help your little one’s skin condition Keep your baby’s nails short to help prevent skin irritation from scratching. Cotton clothing may help, whereas woollen and synthetic fibres may worsen the condition. With all forms of skin products, you should look for the ones that are natural, unscented and dye-free, so that you don’t further irritate your baby’s skin. Our 100% natural 'Soft as Moonlight Nappy Change Cream' effectively supports very dry and eczema-prone skin. Try to keep your baby’s bedroom cool as getting hot and sweaty can make their eczema worse. Support eczema prone skin At Little Butterfly London we always have baby’s best interest at heart, which is why all our products have been specifically formulated for newborns and the most sensitive of skins. Made of the most precious natural and organic ingredients with highly nourishing, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, they gently care for delicate skin with a tendency to irritation, inflammation, dryness and itchy eczema-patches. 'Bubbles in the breeze top to toe wash (200ml)' Light and refreshing as bubbles in the breeze, our organic-certified top to toe wash gently cleanses both body and hair, whilst creating a delicately fragrant bath. Beautifully mild and soothing, it gently cares for the even most delicate, dry and irritation-prone skin. 'Soft as moonlight nappy change cream (50ml)' test Deeply nourishing and calming, our organic-certified and 100% natural nappy change cream is the hero product amongst our range. It efficiently supports healing and protects baby’s most delicate areas from excess moisture. It also acts as a powerful healing balm to protect and repair any areas of irritated, dry and cracked skin, working equally well on mature skin. test

Establishing a bedtime routine for your toddler will make your life and theirs that little bit easier. When you follow a set pattern every night, your toddler will know what to expect. This will help them feel more relaxed, and able to fall asleep more easily. What are the basics of a good bedtime routine? The important thing is that you do the same thing every night, so that your toddler learns to associate particular activities with bedtime. Your toddler’s routine should always include spending a little time in his bedroom. This will teach him that his room is a nice place to be, not just where he’s sent at the end of the day. Once you’ve tucked your toddler in for the night, give him a kiss and leave the room. If he grumbles, tell him that you’ll be back to check on him in five minutes. In all likelihood, he’ll be fast asleep by the time you return. If not, do the same thing again until he settles. What can I include in my toddler’s bedtime routine? What you include in your toddler’s routine is up to you. Just make sure you choose activities that help calm your toddler, rather than excite him. Here are some ideas for you to try: Give him a soak test A nice, warm bath is a soothing experience, and getting your toddler clean and dry is a great way to ease him into bedtime. Using our light and refreshing ‘bubbles in the breeze top to toe wash', to gently wash both body and hair, whilst creating a delicately fragrant bath. Beautifully mild and soothing, it gently cares for the even most delicate, dry and irritation-prone skin. The finely balanced formula is artfully blended with soothing meadowsweet, moisturising cucumber fruit and comforting oat kernel extract. Silky buttermilk conditions ever so gently, while nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants leave young skin feeling fresh, nurtured and protected. Tenderly infused with mandarin and orange pure essential oils, to calm, soothe and lend a subtle sweet fragrance.   get him changed for bed Change your toddler into a fresh nappy, or encourage him to use the toilet if he’s already potty-trained. Then help him get changed into his pyjamas. Offer him a choice of two pyjamas so that he can exercise some of his growing independence. have a chat Whether or not your toddler’s talking yet, bedtime is a perfect opportunity to have a quiet chat. Of course, if you have a young toddler, you’ll have to do most of the talking yourself, but he’ll still love getting your full attention. Talk about everything you’ve both been doing throughout the day, and how it may have made him feel. If your toddler’s old enough, ask him to tell you about the best and worst things that happened to him, as well as anything that’s worrying him. This may help him to work through any anxieties or fears so that he gets a better night’s sleep. read a bedtime story Cuddle up for some cosy story time. Your toddler will love spending time with you, and hearing you give all the characters silly voices. It’ll even help him learn new words, and encourage a lifelong love of reading. Give your toddler a choice of books from a small selection each night. He’ll enjoy getting to have his say. You may end up reading the same few books for week or so, but repetition is a key part of your toddler’s learning. While it may be a tad frustrating for you, it’s great for his development! sing a song A soothing lullaby is a classic way to help your sleepy toddler drift off. Your voice and your partner’s voice are your toddler’s favourite sounds. You could even record a tune for him to listen to when someone else puts him to bed. say goodnight Your toddler may enjoy going around the room saying goodnight to his favourite toys. Don’t let him take advantage, though. If he insists on saying goodnight to every single stuffed toy in his bedroom, he may just be trying to put off bedtime a little longer. Bear in mind that anything can occasionally throw your toddler’s routine off for a few nights. Find out when your toddler will be ready to sleep away from home.

Smooth a few drops of our 'love eternal baby message oil' into your warm hands and massage the soles of your baby's feet. Use firm, gentle, slow strokes from from heel to toe.    Do long smooth strokes up your baby's leg. Massage from ankle up to thigh and over hip. Massage both legs at once or one at a time. Hold your little one's leg under the knee and gently press it towards the tummy to help release the gas.    Start your  baby's upper body massage with your hands on their shoulders. Make gentle strokes in towards the chest. Massage your baby's arms by stroking from the shoulders down towards the wrists.     If your baby's tummy feels soft, massage their belly, with circular, clockwise strokes. If your little one gets unsettled, go on to the next step. Avoid the belly button are if your baby's cord hasn't healed.     Use your finger pads to massage your baby's face. Stroke from the middle of their forehead, down the outside of their face and in towards the cheeks. Finish by massaging the scalp in small circles.    Studies have shown that massaging your baby can reduce crying and restlessness, help them sleep more peacefully and reduce constipation and colic.  Read more about this special product 'love eternal baby message oil'

It is now 5 years since Gudrun, the founder of Little Butterfly London, was first inspired to create an exquisite, organic-certified baby skincare range after the birth of her little boy Lucas. Being a new mother it was crucial for her to nurture his delicate skin with the utmost gentle yet effective ingredients whilst ensuring that their pampering time together was truly magical.  Having a strong passion for luxury skincare since she was a teenager, Gudrun's expectations for her son's babycare products were extremely high, so she spent many years researching and put all her knowledge, efforts and resources into creating Britain's first organic-certified skincare range especially formulated for babies and later also for mothers and mothers-to-be. Gudrun's guiding principals 1. Ingredients are key. Gudrun always chooses the precious over the ordinary. She only works with the most premium natural and organic plant ingredients available, which must always be ultra-safe and gentle, yet equally effective for delicate, potentially reactive and eczema prone skin.  2. The products must be 100% pure and free of any potentially harmful or questionable ingredients such as mineral oil, paraffins, parabens, SLS, DEA, TEA, PEGs and artificial fragrances, which is also why she has chosen to work with Ecocert, the world's most renowned natural and organic certification body giving the consumer reassurance and confidence that the products are consistently manufactured to the highest quality and 'clean' standards. 3. All our baby skincare formulas address common baby skin problems and conditions like dryness, extreme sensitivity, reactions and eczema, whilst our skincare products for mothers are truly effective yet naturally also safe to use during pregnancy and the breast feeding period.     4. Whilst quality is paramount, Gudrun believes that pregnancy and early days of motherhood is a precious time in your life that passes in a fleeting moment and therefore should be enjoyed and treasured with products, that not only nurture but also look stunningly beautiful and enhance the emotional experience and lift the mood. This is reflected in the extreme attention to detail that has gone into the packaging and the overall luxurious feel and presentation of the range.    5. As passing visitors of this beautiful planet we have a responsibility to not only look after ourselves and our children but also our environment, which is why all our packaging must be recyclable and only sourced from trusted suppliers using sustainable and responsible production methods.    Founder Favourites .... Luca's favourite product 'Bubbles in the Breeze Top to Toe Wash'. Gudrun's son Lucas loves splashing and playing in our award winning top-to-toe wash. Gudrun's favourite product 'Love Eternal Baby Message Oil'. Wonderfully rich in vitamin E and lightly infused with mandarin and orange pure essential oils, Gudrun mixes a little of our 100% organic baby message oil with her body moisturiser each day, to help deeply  nourish and help quench her skin's thirst.

1. You need a changing bag with plenty of space        Your changing bag needs to accommodate not only all the daily necessities that your baby needs, but your personal essentials too. Carrying around so many bulky things like a breast pump and bottles makes spacious changing bags a MUST!    2. Organisation is key When you’re out and about with your little one it can be really stressful if you’re searching in a panic for something that’s at the bottom of your bag! So buying a changing bag that can be efficiently organised is our top tip! We LOVE pockets. Whether it’s for your purse, phone or baby wipes- pockets are life savers.    3. Changing Mat One thing you certainly shouldn’t be panicking about is where to change your baby when out. Buying the perfect changing bag means it should have everything- including a changing mat! This will make life much easier for you when you’re out and about with baba. Another tip: The changing mat can also be used for you and your baby to sit on when picnicking or feeding in the park!   4. Bottle Holder We definitely recommend an insulated bottle holder. Firstly- For all you busy mums out there, it’s going to keep baby’s bottles warm or cold for up to 4 hours! Secondly, if your bottle decides to leak- it won’t leak all over the inside of your bag. Thanks bottle holder!   5. Wipe Clean Lining You know your changing bag is your BFF when it’s got a wipe clean lining! This lining makes any spills or messes so much more stress free and easy to clean up- a stroke of genius we think!  6. Easy Wipe Pocket We LOVE a good easy wipe pocket. Rather than rummaging around for your baby wipes- Buy a bag with an easy wipe pocket, usually located on the outside so you don’t even need to open your bag! Fantastic for quick clean ups on the go!  7. Attachable Stroller Straps One feature we swear by is attachable stroller straps. Rather than having your bag sliding down the stroller handle and dragging on the floor, stroller straps keep your bag secure and right in front of you, so you can concentrate on your baby. This really is an incredibly helpful feature we couldn’t live without! 8. Ultimately- Stylish! Finally, you want a stylish changing bag. There are so many great designs and styles out there that double as both hand bag and changing bag for all you Mums to be.   Shop Storksak now, which all have these special features we think are the key to the perfect changing bag. 

Baby bath time routine with Kate Schwanke. American vlogger and mother Kate Schwanke, has reviewed four of Little Butterfly London baby products that she uses throughout her newborn son's bathtime routine. Kate begins the routine by pouring a small amount of our "Bubbles in the Breeze Top to Toe Wash" into her baby bath allowing the soothing meadowsweet, cucumber and oat kernel extract formula to gently clean her little ones skin.  Once her baby is clean and dry, she mixes few drops of our 100% organic "Fall into Dreams Mother & Baby Message Oil" with our nourishing "Dewdrops at Dawn Body Lotion" enveloping his precious skin with nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants.  View full video here  

‘So much more than a towel…’ The Independent names the Cuddledry® ‘Britain’s best baby towel’ - read article here Sometimes the original really is the best… This week the Cuddledry® Original hands free baby towel earned its status as ‘Britain’s best baby towel’, beating off stiff competition from the country’s best nursery brands to be named ‘best buy’ in the Independent top10 best baby and toddler towel list.  With it’s easy to attach neckpiece that leaves parents completely hands free for a confident bath time, the Cuddledry® was praised by the Independent for being ‘so much more than a towel.’  In fact, with its two unique cotton and bamboo layers, this highly absorbent super soft towel was named ‘the most practical, safe, and comfortable tool to aid baby’s bath time.’