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Introducing Ellie Bath Caddy - Bath Toy Storage For Your Toddler & Baby

Bath time can be an exciting, enjoyable, yet challenging experience for both parents and kids. While children adore their bath toys, the clutter they cause and the water they retain can be a headache for parents. But never worry; we have a solution that will take the hassle out of post-bath clear-ups and turn bath times into a breeze!


Ellie, the Bath Toy Drying Caddy, is an innovative, fun, and eco-friendly storage solution that scoops, drains, dries, and stores your child’s bath toys. And here's the exciting bit – Ellie is shortlisted for a 2023 Junior Design Award in Best Innovative Product Design (Parent) category! So without further ado, let’s explore how Ellie can help parents during bath time and beyond.


How To Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe: A Guide For Parents
SIDS is a heartbreaking tragedy that can cause both nap and night times to be stressful and anxiety inducing for parents all over the UK. As a guide on how to keep your sleeping baby safe, this blog will cover how to reduce the risk of SIDS through the dos and don’ts of safe sleep as well as how to safely co-sleep with your baby.

Newborn Baby Christmas Gift Guide
Trying to think of something a little bit different to gift a little one or new and expectant parents this Christmas?  We have a selection of must have Shnuggle baby gifts to bring a little style, comfort and fun to a sleep deprived new parent or a little one’s stocking this Christmas.

World Prematurity Day 2022 | The Benefits Of Kangaroo Mother Care
The 17th  November marks global World Prematurity Day. Around 15 million babies worldwide born prematurely, that is about 1 in 10 children.   This day aims to raise awareness for the challenges of preterm birth and shine a light on the risks and consequences faced by preterm infants and their families worldwide. Here in Northern Ireland where Shnuggle HQ is located, TinyLife the only charity supporting preterm babies and their families, will lead on local events and support families to tell their stories. The theme this year is Kangaroo Mother Care.

Why the Shnuggle Dreami Moses Basket and Stand is still a popular choice for baby's first bed
Even with the rise in popularity of the bedside crib, moses baskets have still continued to be a popular choice of newborn bed for expectant parents.  We share why the Dreami Moses Basket continues to be a popular choice as either baby's only sleep space or their sleep space alongside bedside cribs.

How To Bath A Baby: Your Newborn's First Bath
"When to bath baby" is a question we get asked all the time.  From top and tail bowls, to newborn supports, baby bath tub, bath seats right up to toddler baths. If you want to know all there is to know, read on!

Cognitive and Emotional Benefits of Bath Time

Not only does regular bathing maintain your baby’s hygiene and wellbeing, bath time actually has many cognitive and emotional benefits which will encourage development. All the senses that are engaged during this special time encourage their brain to really focus and pay attention. 

⁣⁠The feel of the water on their skin, watching water pour and drain, playing with bubbles, smelling soothing scents, and most importantly, the time for touch. Experts have also found that baths can de-stress and relax your baby to promote a good night’s sleep.


Toddler Milestone Moments

Milestones are an exciting time for you and your little one, and watching your child learn and develop their skills as they grow from baby to toddler is one of the many highlights of parenthood.


It’s important to remember however, that it isn’t a competition or a race. Our little ones will progress at their own pace, and if they take a little longer to reach a milestone moment than other children their age - that’s perfectly alright.


Baby Milestone Moments

Milestones can be such an exciting time for you and your little one, and watching your baby progress as they grow and develop is one of the best things about being a parent. First smiles, words, and steps are moments many of us remember for the rest of our lives.


It’s important to remember however, that it isn’t a competition or a race. Our little ones will progress at their own pace, and if they take a little longer to reach a milestone moment than other children their age - that’s perfectly alright.


Safely Co-sleeping With The Shnuggle Air Crib

Often as new parents we worry about the safest and most effective options for our little ones - especially when it comes to their sleep. We may ask ourselves, where should they sleep? And how can we get them to sleep through the night? 


As parents, there can be a lot of pressure and judgement around the topic, and our children’s sleeping success can sometimes feel like a reflection of our parenting abilities. Keep reading to find out our top tips on safely co sleeping with the Shnuggle Air Crib.


Parenting Stories: Poonami Edition
A poonami is something that needs to be seen to be believed, as the sheer amount of poo that can escape your little darling can leave you in shock and awe. The handling of a poonami requires a new level of skill, an especially strong stomach, and a good sense of humour, because if you don't laugh - you’ll cry.  This one’s not for the faint hearted!

Tips For Nappy Change & Reducing Your Environmental Impact
There are so many things to keep on top of when you have a new baby, and nappy changing is just one of them. It can be difficult to know how often your baby’s nappy needs changing. Not to mention how to avoid a full blown escape when your baby gets to the wriggling stage! Today, parents are bombarded with choices of what kind of nappy changing products to use and the effects these can have on the environment. With all of this to consider it’s hard to know where to begin. Rest assured, this blog is here to answer all of your questions around nappy changing and help make the right choices for you and your baby.