Believe You Can Fairtrade Gifts Production
Posted by: bebecannelle on: 7 February 2010
The gorgeous and colourful range of Believe You Can fairtrade gifts is very special.
Exclusively designed in England by Louise Birchmore, the lovely fairy hangings are made with care in rural India. Louise believes in “trade not aid” so she launched a fabulous gift collection made in India, thus benefiting their business and community.
The workers are all paid a fair wage and there is no child labour or sweatshops. The mothers can breastfeed their babies at the free creche during the day. All the workers have free canteen and healthcare.
40% of their profits go towards building schools, a health clinic and veterinary care for our animal friends.
Founded in 1994, the two schools have now more than 400 children, including special needs.
Souvenir of my store
Posted by: bebecannelle on: 7 February 2010
A little post just for me to remember the store I use to run and which is now closing. I still have stock so contact me if you have a reasonable price offer.
Music Monday is Harry Diboula: tu me manques
Posted by: bebecannelle on: 1 February 2010
Conseils de securite pour le portage en echarpe
Posted by: bebecannelle on: 30 January 2010
Avant toute chose, utilisez votre bon sens! Si à aucun moment vous avez l’impression que bébé n’est pas en sécurité, n’est pas confortable ou est dans une mauvaise position, dénouez l’écharpe puis réessayez. La sécurité de votre bébé est votre responsabilité, et il est important de toujours rester attentif aux besoins de bébé lorsqu’il est dans l’écharpe. Demandez de l’aide à un parent porteur expérimenté –vous trouverez plus d’informations à la fin du manuel.
Comme beaucoup de choses concernant le maternage et l’éducation d’un enfant, le portage nécessite de la pratique.
Echarpe de portage Morgaine
Voici quelques astuces à garder en tête lorsque vous commencez:
- Demandez à votre médecin de vérifiez que vous êtes apte au portage et que votre écharpe vous convient et convient à bébé. Les écharpes Gypsy Mama sont conçues pour porter des enfants jusqu’à 18-20 kg ou tant que le parent porteur et l’enfant se sentent confortables et en sécurité l’un et l’autre.
- Vérifiez bien que votre écharpe ne présente pas de signes d’usure avant chaque utilisation.
- Ne JAMAIS laisser un bébé ou un enfant sans surveillance avec votre écharpe.
- Choisissez un endroit tranquille pour nouer votre écharpe afin d’éviter d’être bousculée par des passants, de perdre l’équilibre sur un sol instable ou d’être interrompue de quelque façon.
- Ne laissez pas plus de 15 cm de tissu pendre après le double nœud final. Vous pouvez au besoin faire un tour de plus autour de votre taille avec le tissu de l’écharpe, puis faire le nœud final. Soyez particulièrement vigilante si vous êtes proche d’un appareil électrique ou d’une flamme.
- Lorsque vous essayez une nouvelle méthode de portage, demandez à un adulte compétent de vérifier que bébé est porté en toute sécurité.
- Faites attention à votre bébé lorsque vous bougez : prévoyez de prendre plus de place pour passer une porte, faites attention aux gens qui vous frôlent et à tout autre obstacle.
- Ne couvrez jamais la tête de bébé avec le tissu de l’écharpe. Assurez-vous en permanence que bébé respire sans gêne.
- Ne forcez pas bébé à adopter des positions qui ne soient pas naturelles dans l’écharpe. Les voies respiratoires de bébé sont minuscules et il est possible que bébé ne respire pas bien si son menton touche sa poitrine. Vous devez en permanence pouvoir insérer votre pouce sous le menton de bébé. Soyez toujours consciente du rythme respiratoire de bébé et portez le dans l’écharpe dans une position qui ressemble à celle qu’il aurait dans vos bras. Ceci est particulièrement important si vous utilisez le Portage en Berceau.
- Assurez-vous toujours que bébé est confortable. Ne lui coupez pas la circulation sanguine en serrant trop l’écharpe sous ses bras, par-dessus ses jambes ou autrement.
- Utilisez les miroirs, les vitres des voitures, d’autres adultes ou tâtez avec vos mains afin de # vérifier régulièrement la position de bébé et la position de votre écharpe.
NE PAS porter votre bébé lorsque vous cuisinez, tondez la pelouse, faites du ménage avec des produits toxiques, lorsque vous avez bu ou dans tout autre circonstance dans laquelle vous ne porteriez pas bébé de toute façon.
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Breastfeeding Symbol
Posted by: bebecannelle on: 27 January 2010
Bebe Cannelle invites you to download the breastfeeding symbol and use it to promote and support breastfeeding around the world:
Breastfeeding Symbol
Happy Breastfeeding!
La Voyageuse Organic Wool Baby Blanket by Cosytots Organics
Posted by: bebecannelle on: 25 January 2010
I was super excited to try the organic wool baby blanket made by Cosytots Organics called “La Voyageuse”, The Traveller’s Blanket. It was a piece from heaven during our stay at the premature baby unit.
This is how Kathy, founder of Cosytots Organics, came up with this clever idea of a uniquely designed blanket meant to be carried everywhere easily for active mothers on the go.
“Years ago, when my daughters were still little we use to travel to France a couple of times a year and it used to be a nightmare as the car boot would be packed with well anything you need for a toddler and a less than a year old baby. I just had enough of carrying a large blanket as it would take much space and we didn’t really need that kind of size for a baby anyway. One day I begged my mum to make two blankets I could fold and take with me wherever I went and she came up with this 50cm x 50cm blanket, which was just a blessing. I was able to go shopping, get in the bus, etc… and I knew that if the weather was changing suddenly as it happens quite a lot in the UK wherever you lived, my baby could still be warm at all time.”
When Kathy started her business specialised in soft toys handmade from organic wool, she didn’t forget “La Voyageuse”.
“So when I started Cosytots Organics I though it would be great to team up the idea of the Baby Blanket now called “La Voyageuse” (i.e.: The traveller) and organic wool. Too often babies suffer from skin allergies such as eczema mostly due to wool or fabric being over dyed with chemicals and being bleached with god knows what!”
La Voyageuse Organic Wool Baby Blanket by Cosytots Organics
“The Traveller” organic baby blanket is just ideal and folds it in 4 so you slip it in your bag and done. You can take a car trip, travel by train or plane: your little one will be warm and cosy at all times and you won’t fell like you are carrying your whole house on your back.
Organic wool has a delicious smell which is very reassuring for a small baby.
Wool often has a bad reputation being itchy, hard to wash and too hot. Quality wool, especially organic, doesn’t itch and it won’t give your child skin allergies compare to mixed wool and over dyed ones. Most washing machines have a wool option now so you don’t have to wash everything by hand if you cannot find the time. Wool is totally breathable and won’t make your child sweat like synthetic fibers (made by chemical processes) as it adjusts to the body temperature. Organic wool has a delicious smell which is very reassuring for a small baby.
La Voyageuse baby blanket is made to order by a working from home mother. Please allow three weeks for delivery.
Organic Wool Baby Blanket La Voyageuse
Please send an email to info@bebecannelle.com to order your baby blanket. UK addresses only. Your blanket takes 12 hours of work to be made and costs £129.99.
Why mothers need breastfeeding support
Posted by: bebecannelle on: 24 January 2010
Meeting happy breastfeeding mothers is a source of inspiration for new mothers, so getting in touch with your local breastfeeding support group during pregnancy can be very helpful. If you have difficulties once the baby is here, at least you’ll already know people who can offer advice.
Natural doesn’t mean easy so breastfeeding support is needed by modern mothers. Unfortunately, many mothers stop breastfeeding because of a lack of support and information. Sometimes health professional do not have enough knowledge about breastfeeding because they haven’t been trained enough on the subject.
You may appreciate being part of breastfeeding support group because nursing a baby is a learning curve. Knowing where to look for help is important to overcome any difficulties that may arise. Lastly, you may want to meet other breastfeeding mothers with toddlers as it is still uncommon in our society to nurse a baby past infancy.
I am trying to share as many information as I can in this blog. Start with La Leche League.
Congratulations for breastfeeding your baby, you are doing an amazing job and your baby is very lucky!
How to breastfeed your baby discreetly and in style when you are out and about
Posted by: bebecannelle on: 24 January 2010
Open the breastfeeding openings of your nursing top very slightly.
Breastfeeding your little one when you have company is easy with stylish nursing tops. I have selected two brands, Expressiva and Imahot, because their nursing tops simply do not look like nursing tops as they have no obvious nursing flaps. To breastfeed in regular clothes, you need to unbutton, untuck, or lift up your top to access your breast. Because it often exposes more skin than you would like, it can make you feel self-counscious and uncomfortable. It also makes breastfeeding in a baby carrier more difficult. Of course we wish all mothers could breastfeed without being troubled by showing skin. But our personal experince told us that breastfeeding in public, in a packed tube, a Eurostar train, in front of the in-laws or in a doctor’s surgery was way more easier and natural with a nursing top: the secret openings mean nobody knows you are breastfeeding your baby. Bebe Cannelle also believes that mothers should not have to sacrifice their style when shopping for nursing tops. Nothing is more mood lifting that feeling good about oneself when caring for a small baby!
Unhook your bra by slipping your hand under your nursing top.
None will notice if you are wearing a comfortable breastfeading bra with easy-to-open clips.
Open the breastfeeding openings of your nursing top very slightly.
Position baby at the breast. Imagine you are alone to avoid being nervous or self-conscious.
Can you see anything? Even with a toddler?
After practicing breastfeeding in your nursing top in front of a mirror, go and meet your friends! You can breastfeed your baby on demand anywhere.
Your non-nursing friends will be jealous 
My favourite nursing tops stores are Expressiva (from the USA) and Imahot (from Israel).
10 reasons why: Breastfeeding is cool
Posted by: bebecannelle on: 24 January 2010
- No bottles to carry when out and about so no need for a heavy nappy bag, just use your usual handbag.
- Baby’s milk is always at the right temperature (even if it’s snowing around you).
- Baby gets a stronger immune system so she rarely gets ill and mother is more relaxed.
- Breastfeeding = less risk of breast cancer for mum.
- Breastfeeding = less risk of osteoporosis for mum.
- Breastmilk = less risk of diabetes later on for baby.
- Breastmilk = less risk of obesity later on for baby.
- Breastfeeding is not only about giving the best nutrition, it’s also about giving love and security to your baby to foster independence later on.
- Doesn’t your heart melt when after a feed you get a sweet milky smile from your little one?
- Breastfeeding helps the uterus to go back to its initial size. Say “Yes!” to a flat stomach!
10 reasons why: Babywearing is Freedom
Posted by: bebecannelle on: 24 January 2010
- Your baby will cry less in a sling because she will be more secure hearing your heartbeat and feeling your warmth and smell.
- Your will have your hands free to cook, simply make you a well-earned sadnwich (new mothers need yummy food!) or browse the internet.
- You will easily tend to your older child while carrying the baby thus lessening any jealousy towards the newborn.
- You will turn heads in the street with your nice colorful baby carrier.
- Because you are providing your baby her much needed feeling of security, she will grow into an independent and sociable child.
- Your baby will enjoy her surroundings at the same level as you (it’s so much better to see the river than the bridge wall).
- You will have the freedom to take the tube or bus anytime (during rush hour, you’re not taking more room than a single person).
- You can breastfeed discreetly in a wrap front carry and a ring sling, even in a crammed bus or tube (easy peasy if you have a nursing top as well).
- You can go for a romantic walk with your hubby and actually hold his hand like a new couple.
- As your baby will share your everyday life and interact with the people you are meeting, she will get better self-esteem.
