I have just ordered Itzy Ritzy Glitzy Gals™ Washable Nursing Pads and Snack Happened™ Reusable and Washable Snack Bags.

Why bamboo washable nursing pads? Because the fabrics rock, because interior and bottom layers are made of soft and eco-friendly bamboo which naturally wicks breast milk from skin and because bamboo is anti-bacterial and anti-microbial so it’s the perfect fabric for nursing pads.

Why Snack Happened™? Because honestly they are too cute to resist, because they carry snacks, fruit, sandwiches, picnics, school lunches, mini first aid kits, cell phones, crayons, toiletries, iPods, cameras, hiking, camping, travel, beach gear and more and because they are waterproof but PVC free.

I cannot wait for my order to arrive from the US. Many thanks to my friend Kat (and her amazing surfing powers) who tweeted me a link to Itzy Ritzy Glitzy Gals™ Washable Nursing Pads. I ordered several Snack Happened™ Bags so I will give one free (or more, haven’t decided yet) to a lucky customer when it arrives. A special giveaway code will be given in the BebeCannelle bi-monthly newsletter and the first customer to use it will win a cute Snack Happened™ Bag!

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PS: baby/toddler organic cotton tee from Funky Rascals (hand printed by a mum in UK)

Bella Zolowear cotton ring sling on BebeCannelle.com

• with soft swirls of flowers and butterflies on the most luscious stretch cotton sateen, Bella Zolowear cotton ring sling is feminine and chic for nice days out with your baby.
• Your Bella cotton ring sling is infinitely adjustable for a perfect fit so it is easy to get baby high and tight. Suitable from premature babies to toddlers.
• Bella cotton ring sling is breastfeeding friendly.
• The edges of your Bella Zolowear ring sling are designed to avoid red marks on your chubby baby legs. Try the tummy to tummy hold with your gorgeous Bella cotton ring sling.
• Your Bella cotton ring sling is designed with care by a mother. Comes with a handy storage bag: keep an extra nappy, wipes and onesie in it for the car, an emergency change of clothes, or use it as a makeup bag for travel. Mashine washable, don’t forget to cover the rings with socks!
• Find your size now

Who can resist Bella’s light peach-pink background with white/tan flowers and orange butterflies?

Nursing tops article in French Edition of Elle Magazine

In the current French edition of fashion magazine Elle, there is a whole page about nursing tops. I am quoting the French text and translating it into English afterwards:

“Allaitez glam ! D’Eva Herzigova à Anna Mouglalis, plus une star ne se promène sans un bébé accroché à son sein. L’allaitement serait-il devenu glamour ? Quelques tuyaux pour rester sexy en nourrissant son bébé.”

“Breastfeeding your baby is glamourous! From Eva Herzigova to Anna Mouglalis (a French actress), celebrities do not go out without a baby attached to the breast. Has breastfeeding become glamourous? A few tips to stay sexy while nursing your baby.”

They are giving links to French and European nursingwear stores, which could be of interest to you. Although we didn’t find any nursing tops as colourful as in Bebe Cannelle, you will find sophisticated and chic lingerie which we do not stock.
http://www.madeinfemmes.com
http://www.amoralia.com
http://www.agathe-et-ses-princes.be
http://www.firmaman.com
http://www.pomkin.fr
http://www.dotestudio.com
http://www.mammafashion.com

Happy breastfeeding from Bebe Cannelle!

Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces on BebeCannelle.com

Our Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces are back by popular demand. The baby teething necklaces are currently available in cognac and more colourways will be added soon. Remember: amber, a traditional European remedy for baby teething, is a natural analgesic and works with the body heat so it needs to be in contact with baby’s skin. It is not meant to go inside baby’s mouth. I discovered the Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces a bit late with Rachel but my next baby will definitely get his/hers as soon as he/she hits 3 months! I chose to stock the cognac colourway first because it is a nice unisex necklace. Rachel is nearly 3 years old and is still wearing hers. When your child is no more teething, the Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces become a fashion accessory

Sergent Major French baby clothes

If there is one French babywear brand I can recommend, it is Sergent Major. They have quality, adorable and totally irresistible baby and toddler clothes. I got the khaki cap and Japanese style embroidered tee for Rachel at an end of the line sale during our last trip to France. So if you feel like going to Paris with the children, have a look at but Sergent Major warning: your purse may feel anorexic afterwards… set up a budget first! They even have a store on the famous Champs Elysées.

Kissable Lips Organic Lip Balm by Mambino Organics

Was told by other half how yummy my lips were with Mambino Organics lip balm. I can tell that Rachel loves using it as well. The smell is fruity, fresh and so summery. All organic lip balms come in our signature golden organza pouch so they make a great gift as well. The Green Familia has reviewed Kissable Lips and gave it 5/5. Buy yours now!

Money saving tip: place a group order with your friends to benefit from our special bundle offer of 3 organic lip balms for £14.60.

Luna Moth Fairtrade & Organic Cotton Girl T-Shirt

I am even more convinced about the necessity of fairtrade clothes after reading this article about the sweatshops used by Disney clothing.
BebeCannelle is stocking a huge range of fairtrade/organic kids t-shirts but we may stop that range (currently from 3 to 10 years old)  to focus on baby sizes. A newsletter will shortly be sent to you if you join our mailing list. You will decide which t-shirts stay in the range and which go. Our brands Animal Tails and Takkoda have great baby rompers/t-shirts. You will be submitted the photos of their babywear collection and we will decide to stock it or not according to your comments. Sign up now to the BebeCannelle newsletter to add your voice!

Has your baby hit 4 months yet?

You can now start carrying your baby in a soft buckle carrier! Buy any Sleepy Nico and soothe the first teething pain with a free amber teething necklace in the cognac colourway. Use code “FOURMONTHS” when prompted. Until 30 June 09 while stock lasts.

New breastfeeding mother?

Buy one Mambino Organics belly butter in 114g to help your breasts and tummy rebound and get a free Milkband reminder bracelet in lemon to know which side you last fed from. Use code “LEMON” when prompted. Until 30 June 09 while stock lasts.

Looking for a gift for a mummy friend?

Buy one Sky or Jill Babylegs gift set and get a free friendship fairy. Use code “FRIEND” when prompted. Until 30 June 09 while stock lasts.

Are you an active mum who needs to breastfeed on the go?

Buy 2 nursing tops and get a free Jingle Boobs nursing necklace (worth £14.90). Promotion excludes nursing tops on sale. Use code “JINGLEBOOBS” when prompted. Until 30 June 09 while stock lasts.

Are you a babywearing eco-conscious mum?

Buy any Didymos organic wrap baby carrier and get a free organic belly butter in travel size (43g worth £14.60). Use code “ORGANIC” when prompted. Until 30 June 09 while stock lasts.

Are you a dynamic group of babywearing friends?

Buy 5 Wrapsody baby carriers and get the 6th! Add your 6 wraps in your shopping basket and use code “WRAPSODY6″ when prompted to get £49.99 deducted from your order. Until 30 June 09 while stock lasts.

Are you on a budget?

Browse our Sale collection and especially the current bargain box.

Who is talking about Bebe Cannelle? Check out Lifestyle pages 46-47! Lifestyle is a digital magazine about travel, new experiences, innovative businesses and way of life from all over the world.

PS: Wrapsody water wraps, Pololo soft shoes and Expressiva “I make milk” and organic cotton nursing tops are on their way. Stay tuned by signing to the BebeCannelle newsletter!