British Baby Box has successfully given a Scandinavian concept a homegrown twist which has helped it stand out in the UK market. Not only are the Baby Boxes created by British designers, but everything in them – from blankets, beanies and bibs to sleepsuits, sheets and scratch mittens – is sourced in the UK too. Here, in a special guest blog Zoe Knapman, from Molly & Monty talks about product, provenance and protecting delicate skin.Newborn babies have extremely delicate skin which explains why

Protecting children is part and parcel of the brand ethos behind British Baby Box and we like to work with other businesses that champion the same idea. Here, in a special guest blog lawyer Laura Harrington-Rutterford from Attwells Solicitors, a mother-of-two and a fan of our products, talks through another way you can keep your babies safe.The whole concept of the Baby Box is to shield and shelter a newborn, keeping them safe while they sleep.It’s a product I first came across when I had my

Almost 80% of women use the internet for health information for themselves and their babies – but how do we know that the information we are accessing is correct? A recent study also showed that one in five women use emergency services postnatally because they can’t access a midwife. With our NHS stretched to its limit and people unable to access care, how can we make sure mums and babies are getting the correct information that will keep them all safe? Here, Hannah Harvey, Founder of Ask The

Babies left homeless by the Grenfell Tower fire will be given a safe place to sleep after British Baby Box joined the relief effort.We were approached by charity workers at the West London scene – on the recommendation of the Lullaby Trust – who were seeking beds for a number of babies, including newborns, displaced by the devastating blaze.We have now offered free Baby Boxes for every child under six months and are seeking donations of new baby clothes, nappies, wipes and powdered milk to

We are absolutely delighted to announce that a newborn baby from Syria is the first child to benefit from a joint initiative that provides babies in war-torn countries with a safe place to sleep.Little Jamilla has been helped by a programme delivered by Save the Children in Greece where our British Baby Boxes are being handed out to new mothers in refugee camps.The start-up packs include one of our Adorable Boxes filled with blankets, clothing, nappies, wipes and soap.We are thrilled to be

This week we are championing Safer Sleep Week on behalf of the Lullaby Trust.According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, the overall cot death rates for England and Wales show a 17% decline since 2013.But Francine Bates, chief executive of The Lullaby Trust, said it was not time to be complacent.”The results of this survey suggest that although we’ve come a long way in reducing SIDS rates, more needs to be done to ensure that all parents and carers know the basics of

We absolutely love to see British Baby Box reviews – and we always strive to share them with you. That way you can hear independent evaluations of our products.This assessment comes from Gloria, a 20-year-old student midwife on her blog http://nurturingmidwifery.weebly.comREVIEW: Adorable Baby BoxPrice: £50Shipping: Free Delivery UK mainland only until 12 of December; £9.99 UK mainlandRefund: up to 28 daysSize: 70 cm x 43 cm x 27 cmDécor: white with a spray of silver stars this yearIt includes:

British Baby Box is absolutely delighted to announce that it has teamed up with a charity which supports vulnerable women in Watford.Alternatives Watford is a pregnancy support and crisis centre which provides pregnancy testing, unplanned pregnancy support, counselling for postnatal depression and emotional and practical guidance to women after miscarriage and abortion.They recently launched a Baby Box scheme to provide starter kits to teen mums, refugees and asylum seekers, the homeless, those

Almost exactly a year ago we made our first sale. After six months of painful planning, meetings with manufacturers, design briefs, factory field trips, prototypes and a lot of patience, it seemed like a really massive landmark.Fast forward 12 months and that fledgling business – the one that began over a cup of coffee at the kitchen table – is booming.It’s taught us a lot – perseverance, self-belief and confidence and it has also made us grateful. To our families, our friends and the network of