On Saturday 25th October, S and I, as well as our best friend, went to The Baby Show at London’s Kensington Olympia.
You can read about our visit in our previous post, but in this post I want to share a list of our favourite stalls, out of the many, from this year’s show. This was certainly a hard list to compile, but I think we did it! We look forward to properly reviewing our purchases over the next few months, but for now I want to spread the word about our favourites from the show…
Nuna
Although not much on show, in comparison to guys like Stokke, these guys were where we bought our biggest purchase of the day; our baby seat. A Dutch company, these guys create gorgeous products for eating, hanging out, travelling, and sleeping. They’ve really taken the products back to basics without a battery or plug in sight. I really love these guys.
Check them out on the Nuna website »
Mamas & Papas
I don’t remember them being at the last baby show I went to, so I was super excited to see them here this year. As well as furniture, they had tons of accessories for sale at really good prices. Probably our second biggest spend of the day.
Check them out on the Mamas & Papas website »
Cheeky Wipes
Every time we see these guys we always say ‘hi’. Located very near to where we live, we feel especially close and really like their products. As a strong hater of ‘fads’ I was very reluctant to go down the line of anything reusable as I don’t believe they’re practical but since seeing these guys in action, I cannot wait to use and review their wipes.
Check them out on the Cheeky Wipes website »
Pink Lining
One of the smaller stalls out there, and branded as ‘designer’ (which is usually a no go for me), I really liked their artwork/designs. We even bought our mobile from these guys, which is something I’ve had trouble deciding for a while!
Check them out on the Pink Lining website »
The Book People
OK, so not at all linked to pregnancy or babies per se, but I have been using The Book People for a while now, not just for me but for getting hold of my future kids books. They have a massive range of old school books (that I even remember as a child) as well as new/current ones. They always have really good deals, especially on box sets or collections, and have excellent customer service. I cannot stress how great this company is for all things book related.
Check them out on the Book People website »
Ergo Baby
After discussing how we would eventually travel with our baby, we agreed that a harness would be safer and more comfortable for S’s back. Looking at Ergo Baby, we really liked their designs and the way one particular harness can be used in several positions throughout the age of the baby. I know that there are others out there that do the same, but I also know plenty who have recommended them already as well – I’m now glad that I was able to check them out.
Check them out on the Ergo Baby website »
The Gro Company
Finally getting round to purchasing our sleeping bag, we went straight to these guys. As well as a wide range of products from the cute GroEgg to the Grobag Swaddlebag, their primary product are their Sleeping Bags. Although there are now alternatives on the market, these guys have such lovely designs and are well priced.
Check them out on the Gro Company website »
We’d also like to shout out to the following who we really liked and/or also made purchases with throughout the day:
- Pregnacare vitamins and tablets
- Dr. Brown’s anti-colic baby bottle and accessories
- Little Timbers personalised gifts
- Baby Planet independent nursery retailer
- KiddiSave review website
- Funky Giraffe bibs and accessories
We really enjoy going to ‘alternative’ stores rather than typical high street stores, so please let us know about any recommendations that you think we should have a look at.
K
