How To Introduce A New Baby To An Older Sibling – The Right Way

If you already have a toddler or young child and you've recently discovered that you’re expecting baby number two, you may be already getting a little anxious about how to break the news to your first born.  You might want to shout it from the roof tops, as you wish to share your excitement and joy with your little one, but don’t forget that children under the age of 3 have little sense of time, and they won’t understand that they will have quite a long wait before they can actually meet their new baby brother or sister!

Timing

It’s probably best to wait until you are in the final trimester of pregnancy, and are really starting to show before you reveal the exciting news to your child.  Perhaps you could take your little one with you to some prenatal check-ups, so that they can hear the baby’s heartbeat, or you could encourage your little one to touch your tummy and perhaps sing a nursery rhyme to the new baby.  This early bonding can really help a young child to feel involved, and may help to reduce the risk of any feelings of resentment.

Birth

When your big day arrives, make sure you have adequate childcare arrangements put into place for your first born.  It may be that a grandparent or other relative is on standby to take care of your child, but prepare your son or daughter first so that they know what will happen when the time comes for their new baby brother or sister to be born.  Make sure that they still feel special – perhaps Granny could bake some cakes with them ready for Mummy to come home from the hospital.

Equipment

Having two children in the house will make a difference to the amount of equipment you will need to have!  If your eldest child is under the age of 2 and a half, chances are you will be needing a double or inline pushchair.  UPPAbaby provide a practical solution for parents with more than one child, as their Vista model allows for an additional seat to be easily added to the chassis when required.  The Vista Rumble Seat converts the single pushchair into an in-line stroller quickly and easily, making it an economical and useful option for parents.

If your eldest child is a little older, chances are they will be walking for most of the time whilst they are out and about.  However, if they do tire quickly, there is a simple answer.  The UPPAbaby Vista Piggy Back Ride-Along Board provides a safe yet fun method of transport for a young child – the board simply clips onto the back of the pushchair frame, allowing your grown up boy or girl to simply hop on and off as they please.

Of course, when you are out and about, you’ll be needing to take plenty of equipment for two children!  Whilst you may be used to taking out drinks, snacks, spare underwear and wet wipes for your toddler, you’ll also need to get back into the mind-set of taking copious amounts of nappies, and bottles for your trip out.  Make sure you have a large sized changing bag which can safely hold everything you need, whether you may be popping to the shops or perhaps enjoying a day out at the park.

Preparation

The key to introducing a new baby to an older sibling is preparation and involvement.  Towards the end of the pregnancy, be sure to talk about the new baby and how your son or daughter can help you to look after him or her.  Perhaps they could help you to make sure you have enough nappies in the changing bag for a trip out, or they could help you to dry the baby after its bath.  Making the older child feel special, and useful is an ideal way of encouraging the two young children to bond.  Don’t forget to try to have some one on one time with your eldest – whilst this may seem difficult; particularly in the early weeks when it seems like an endless round of feeding and nappy changing – even 15 minutes of special time together per day can make a huge difference.  

How All Terrain Pushchairs get the Whole Family Active

Going walking or hiking is a great way to spend time with your family and keep fit.  If you have recently had a baby however, you might think this isn't possible. 

We’re here to reassure you that with the latest all-terrain pushchairs, you can involve even the youngest member of the family on a walking trip.

Take the Jane Crosswalk for instance.  This high-performance pushchair has been designed to suit all lifestyles, but with large PU tyres and excellent shock absorbing properties, the Crosswalk is particularly well equipped for walking in the countryside.

Why choose the Jane Crosswalk?

• Independent shock absorbers on rear wheels make for a comfortable ride
• Patented compact folding system means it’s easy to store when not in use
• Spacious seat and multi position backrest – including newborn horizontal position
• Large capacity basket - perfect for all your baby equipment
• Coordinates with Koos infant car seat, Matrix Light 2 carrycot and car seat and Nano foldable carrycot to make the perfect travel system.

Browse the Jane Crosswalk range now at BabyBabyOnline.

Top Tips for Walking with Baby

If you are planning a walking holiday or day out with your little one, here are some top tips to get you started:

• Plan your trip in advance to ensure it will be suitable for the whole family
• Use online resources such as Pushchair Walks or Enjoy England, to find the perfect place to walk
• Choose sturdy, sensible footwear such as walking boots for everyone who will be on-foot
• Be prepared for all weathers – this is Britain after all! This means taking a rain cover and sunshade or parasol for your pushchair, as well as waterproofs and sunhats for the rest of the family
• Pack a basic first aid kit
• Take plenty of food and water – slow release energy foods such as bananas, flapjacks and wholemeal bread are great choices
• Ensure you have a map or GPS and a fully charged mobile phone, so that you don’t get lost

Remember that if you are walking with very young babies, under 4 months of age, you should stick to easy terrain so that they are not bumped about.

To find out more about the Jane Crosswalk, and whether it is the perfect pushchair for your planned days out in the countryside please visit the BabyBabyOnline website.

Everything You Need To Know About The Bugaboo Cameleon Pushchair

The Bugaboo Cameleon Pushchair offers versatility and true innovation, which is what makes it one of the most popular modern pushchairs on the market. Designed to be used from birth right up until the age of 36 months, Bugaboo Cameleon adapts from being a baby's pram to a toddler’s pushchair in just minutes, in order to provide parents with total convenience and great value for money.

As the world's first modular pushchair, Bugaboo Cameleon is a pioneer that has set a new trend for smart pushchairs. Now in its third generation, the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 is more advanced than ever before and offers parents even greater flexibility. The pushchair's modular elements include:

• Rain cover
• Underseat basket
• Base seat fabric
• Seat/carrycot frame
• Carry handle
• Wire frame
• Chassis with wheels
• Extendable sun canopy and carry cot apron
• Base carrycot fabric

One of the most popular features of the Bugaboo is its one hand release carrycot, which makes it easier than ever to get the little one out of the pram. The frame of the pushchair is also incredibly lightweight at 21 lbs and is simple to fold into a compact size of 90 x 50 x 31cm, which means minimal struggling when attempting to get the pushchair into the boot of the car during a torrential downpour.

Bugaboo Cameleon is designed to be easy to manoeuvre no matter the weather or environment. The foam-filled wheels have spring suspension in order to ensure a smooth ride for baby even on the bumpiest roads, whilst mum or dad can steer with ease with just one hand. The pushchair can also turn 360 degrees seamlessly in incredibly tight spaces, making it the ideal urban pram to wield around shops and supermarkets. With a rain cover and extendable sun cover included, parents can easily adapt the pushchair in order to protect their child from the elements, and since the Cameleon is designed to cope well on multiple terrains they can journey into woods, sand or snow without any problems pushing and steering.

One important aspect that Bugaboo pride themselves on is the quality of materials they use. The fabric is strong at 600 denier, provides factor 50+ UV protection, and is weather resistant. It's also machine washable for total convenience. Since the Cameleon can carry a child from its very first day up to around 3 years old it needs to be incredibly durable, which is why only the highest quality materials are used. This pushchair is built to last and over three years it offers great value for money.

All in all, the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 makes for an incredibly practical pushchair choice for parents who need simple, elegant design features to make life as easy as possible.  If you would like to find out more about the Bugaboo Cameleon 3, why not give BabyBabyOnline a call on 0121 744 6786?

The UPPAbaby Vista: the buggy for now and the future

The quest for the perfect buggy

If you are a new parent just embarking on the quest for a pushchair, the wealth of information and range of choices can be quite daunting. You want something practical, but at the same time, you want a pram that will reflect a sense of style and enable you to retain your personality in the world of parenthood.

Early days

Practicality and convenience do become paramount when you have a new baby. The UPPAbaby Vista pushchair is suitable right from birth, with its functional yet stylish carrycot attachment. The carrycot is perfect for overnight visits to friends and family as it has a ventilated mattress, saving you the hassle and decisions involved in buying a separate travel cot. In fact, you might soon find that your baby sleeps better in the comfortable carrycot attachment than they do in an unfamiliar travel cot.

The carrycot function will suit your baby right up to six months, when they can move into the spacious, padded toddler seat with a high ride position. The toddler seat enables them to sit up in comfort, face backwards or forwards, and enjoy seeing either you, or the world around them.

Handy features

Convenience is key, and the ability to transfer a sleeping baby from the car to the pram without needing to wake or lift them is made very easy with the Maxi Cosi/Be Safe Izi Go infant car seat adapters. Adapters for these car seats are included in a bundle deal, together with raincovers, sunshades and insect nets. 

Other handy features include:

• The large basket at the base of the pram system which is spacious and easy to access and makes loading the groceries underneath the baby a breeze.
• The telescopic handle can be easily raised or lowered with one hand, and the ‘push on push off’ brake is easy to operate.

Looking ahead

The UPPAbaby Vista also has an eye to the future. Able to transport children of different ages with its capability for many different seat combinations - carrycot only, toddler seat only, pram and toddler seat, two toddler seats – you will be well future-proofed, and the clever design avoids the hassles encountered with the traditional ‘side-by-side’ double buggies.

Available in a range of bold, bright colours, the Vista combines practicality with a stylish, modern design that will last.

At BabyBabyOnline we have the new 2015 UPPAbaby Vista models available from June 2015 so why not visit our store or website now to check out these latest editions?

Double up with the BabyStyle Oyster Max Tandem Pushchair

If you are expecting another child, you may be looking for a pushchair that can give you a helping hand, when it comes to taking them both out. Whether you are going for a weekend away or popping down to the shops – you can be reassured that both your children will have luxury padded seating for comfort and most importantly, they will be safe.

Safety & Plenty of Room

As a parent, safety will be one of the first things you look at when it comes to buying anything for your children. The BabyStyle Oyster Max tandem pushchair provides strong, supportive harnesses to keep your children well strapped in – but also with enough room so that they don’t feel restricted.  If you are looking to buy a pushchair for two children, you will find The BabyStyle Oyster Max will have ample space between the upper and lower seats, so both kids will be at ease.  Even if you just want it to be used for one child the pushchair can be adjusted accordingly, making it a versatile option to consider.

Eye-Catching Look

BabyStyle are renowned for their ability in creating innovative designs and styles with attractive, sleek finishes.  The BabyStyle Oyster Max pushchair provides just that.  A range of different colour chassis are available to choose from including black, grey, green and purple. You will certainly be a Mum who stands out from the crowd.

Comfortable

A soft padded cushion; which provides great back support for your little ones is also included with this tandem pushchair, so any journey or adventure they go on will be enjoyable and comfortable.  It is easy to adjust into various positions, so your child will sleep just as well as they would in their cosy bed or cot at home.  Your little ones will also have plenty of foot room, even with extra bags and other essentials you may need to put in the spacious luggage rack provided.

Easy To Use

The handlebars can be easily adjusted to suit your height, so your arms won’t ache from holding it in an awkward position. The BabyStyle Oyster Max tandem pushchair is lightweight and can be quickly folded away, allowing you to transport it in and out of your car within a matter of seconds. This BabyStyle pushchair is ideal for a growing a family, and a reliable child friendly product.

BabyBabyOnline have a range of colours available for The BabyStyle Oyster Max tandem pushchair.  For more information you can give them a call on 0121 744 6786.