Tag Archives: cradles

Rockid – Dutch for rockin’

Rockid – Dutch for rockin’

I first spotted a combined rocking chair and cradle years ago when I had a newborn and was in the thick of settling them to sleep every night. I immediately wanted one and was bitterly (yes, bitterly) disappointed to discover the design was only a concept. Not anymore.

Rock-a-bye baby in style with the Radiating Cradle

Rock-a-bye baby in style with the Radiating Cradle

Stop a moment to gaze in awe at this amazing hand-crafted cradle.

Update – Bloom Alma Crib now available in orange!

Update – Bloom Alma Crib now available in orange!

The crib which folds away is now available in a bright new hue!

The designer cot that lasts a lifetime

The designer cot that lasts a lifetime

Not only is this the coolest cot I have ever seen, but also the most ingenious – it transforms into an incredibly chic table for when your little darling grows up.

Green Lullaby – good for you now, and good for the planet later

Green Lullaby – good for you now, and good for the planet later

Green Lullaby does not pretend its products are going to last forever; rather, this company fully embraces the concept, with all their products made from recycled, recyclable corrugated cardboard. Far from flimsy, the furniture takes some hefty weight limits – the Benz Bench and Table can handle as much as 120kg, meaning you can sit … [Read more.]

Scandinavian Exposure – bringing you Northern design delights

Scandinavian Exposure – bringing you Northern design delights

Got a pint-sized sports fanatic living with you? You might be wondering, as I do, where that particular strand of DNA came from but it’s something we want to encourage in this sedentary day and age. Why not just go with this interest and decorate their room accordingly? These Offside Hooks are perfect for hanging … [Read more.]

BE Kids Furniture – What will your cradle be today?

BE Kids Furniture – What will your cradle be today?

  Rarely does the average person start with a clean slate when furnishing a room – you usually have a few existing pieces to build your décor around. However, furnishing a nursery is different. With the arrival of your first baby also comes the need for new furniture of the kind you’ve never used before. … [Read more.]

Exclusive Serena and Lily new releases – Gyspy Tote and Sausalito Basket

Exclusive Serena and Lily new releases – Gyspy Tote and Sausalito Basket

There are many parents looking for something a bit softer when it comes to baby accoutrement. Stainless steel, hard edges and bold colours might be great for some but others want elegance with rounded edges and modern florals. Softer certainly doesn’t mean less stylish – Serena and Lily is a company that embraces lush tones … [Read more.]

Mawok – rocking that baby right off to sleep

Mawok – rocking that baby right off to sleep

We’ve all sat up in the dead of night rocking our newborn to soothe and comfort baby off to sleep. Frankly, it’s exhausting, especially if the job falls mainly to one person who then has to care for baby all day as well. Some babies are more difficult to soothe than others, with long periods … [Read more.]

Bloom – the genius of a foldable cot plus new colours

Bloom – the genius of a foldable cot plus new colours

Now why didn’t I think of that? The Bloom Alma Urban is a foldable cot for newborns and up to two years old. Many children move to a different bed by age two, so this little invention is sure to be super popular, especially for those living in cosy flats or in places with very … [Read more.]

Sleep like a baby in a Cariboo bassinet

Sleep like a baby in a Cariboo bassinet

I remember that first day I brought my daughter home from hospital and placed her gently in her new bassinet to sleep away the days – at least that’s what I thought. Little did I know her bassinet was all style and no substance. I quickly discovered it was uncomfortable for her, wasn’t easily transportable and … [Read more.]

Rock-a-bye baby…. and mummy

Rock-a-bye baby…. and mummy

  There comes a point in the life of every parent with a newborn (and it’s usually around 3am) when you feel so sleep-deprived that the suggestion of a cradle meets rocking chair that soothes bub to sleep for a mere €560 seems like a fabulous bargain. If you’re reading this at 3am you may … [Read more.]