TrendLife Baby

With the weather finally turning, its time to invest in a few cosy pieces for the little ones!

The best thing about winter are cosy nights at home, snuggling up warm - don't let baby miss out on the cosy chic! Toby Tiger have a great range of blankets for kids.

The Organic Blue Multi is perfect for little boys. Featuring blue and green stripes, this blanket is 100% organic cotton.

For little girls try the gorgeous Organic Dot Flower blanket. The little Scandi-style flowers are so cute, baby will look adorable swaddled up in this blanket.

Organic Blue Multi - £25

Organic Dot Flower - £25

www.tobytiger.co.uk

We've been searching the web to find you the best cushions to add a quick and easy update to your baby or toddlers bedroom.

The Boys Tooth Fairy Cushion from Sophie Allport is the perfect accessory for little boys bedrooms. It features lovely colourful illustrations of skulls and crossbones and ships. Perfect for little pirates!

This Personalised Name Cushion from Gift Wrapped & Gorgeous will really make your little one feel special. You can request a name to be embroidered onto this animal-festooned cushion cover, so this will be a bespoke addition to your childs bedroom.

And last, but by no means least is the ferm LIVING Birdie Cushion. Its so quirky and cute, this had to be included. Made from 100% eco-friendly organic cotton these high quality cushions are available in three sizes: large in purple, medium in dusty aqua and small in rose.

Boys Tooth Fairy Cushion - £15 

Commission Name Cushion - £70

ferm LIVING Birdie Cushion, Large - £39.95

We've been searching the web to find you the best cushions to add a quick and easy update to your baby or toddlers bedroom.

The Who's Been Sitting in My Chair cushion from Samantha Morris is so much fun, a quirky twist on a classic fairytale quote - perfect for Mummy, Daddy or Baby Bears! It's finished with a gorgeous little teddy bear zip, a lovely addition which the little ones will love.

The Rock a Bye Baby Cadbury Purple Cushion Cover in pure Cashmere is a pretty and simple design, but the bold colour makes it feel more of a statement piece. Its handmade and the cashmere fabric makes this a luxurious and comfy cushion, perfect for young skin.

The Betsy Cushion from Brighton Pod is just adorable! Featuring a beautiful image of a cute little fawn, this one is a must have for any nursery.

Who's Been Sitting in My Chair -£28

Rock a Bye Baby Cadbury Purple Cushion Cover in pure Cashmere - £55

Betsy Cushion - £25

The Bambeano Baby Seat was something we hadn’t seen before at TrendLife – but it works!  It is a nice place for little ones to view the goings on or have a snooze safely, in a semi-upright position, while you can get on with the chores or sit close by. The beanbag comes with a harness to keep your little one in place. Comfy, compact and attractive, it makes a nice piece for the room too.

It is ideal for newborns and young babies, but is suitable for up to 6 months.

£49.99

We love this McKnities Jam Sandwich Cream Cushion from Bouf. Its so quirky and unusual, your kids will love this accessory. Made  from 100% pure wool, its so soft, perfect for the little ones. Just remember, its not edible!  

£90.00

www.bouf.com

The Flowers and Little Mouse Canvas from Becky and Lolo is a great decor idea for nurseries in need of a quick update.

It features a gorgeous design featuring an adorable little mouse surrounded by lots of beautiful flowers and butterflies. Perfect for little princesses.

£30.62

www.beckyandlolo.co.uk

There is such a huge array of choice with nappies, not only between brands, but also between styles of nappies from one brand!  So to make things a bit easier, we tested out the Pampers Baby Dry and the Pamper Active Fit to see which one came out the best.  Both were tried in the number 3 size on a 5 month old baby girl.

They are a similar size in terms of dimensions, but in terms of bulk, the Baby Dry was much more padded, Active Fit is 20% slimmer according to the website.  The Active Fit is obviously designed to make it easier for babies to run around without a bulky nappy... however, at 5 months, I am more keen on avoiding leaks than worried about her moving as she is only at the rolling stage.

In terms of leaks, the Pampers Baby Dry stayed true to the name, Rosie did not experience any leaks for three days.  Yet with Active Fit she had typically one leak per day. Both worked well at keeping the moisture away from Rosie's skin and avoiding nappy rash.

Pampers Active Fit is normally more expensive, but is currently on offer at Boots.com

Pampers Baby Dry £6.49 for 36

Pampers Active Fit £6.49 for 34 - currently on offer at £6.00

www.boots.com

These Curtain Tie Backs provide the perfect personalised finishing touch to a nursery. Either have both letters the same for a christian name or one letter each for the christian and surname. Each letter measures 16cm high and is attached to the sash by Velcro. Each Curtain Tie Back  is available in a variety of spotty, striped and plain fabrics.

£31.50 - www.jonnyssister.co.uk

Trend Life tried out the Baby Bjorn travel cot, which recently arrived to the UK and here is what we thought...

The Baby Bjorn Travel Cot Light is, as it says, very light at just 5kg when compared with other travel cots, making it handy, portable and ideal for airport check-in.  It comes in a black carry case which is easy to carry and store away.  After unzipping the bag you are met with a flat-packed cot which you simply fold open. There are no fiddly poles to assemble or complicated instructions to follow.  This is typical of Baby Bjorn's products which are always good to look at and easy to use.

The silver and black cot is attractive with mesh sides for good air flow.  It comes with a mattress, which is slim but still comfortable, and the cotton cover zips off for washing.  The only downside is that, being so low to the ground, it can be hard on the back lifting your baby in and out - but this design is typical of most travel cots.

All Travel Cot fabrics that come into contact with baby’s skin are Class-1 Oeko-Tex certified, which ensures they are  safe and free from any harmful substances.  Available in silver, the BabyBjörn Travel Cot Light is suitable for children from newborn to three years.  RRP £199.99

www.babybjorn.co.uk

Having babies is a hugely expensive time, so we love multi-purpose products at TrendLife as they maximise the value you get from them.  This new Leander changing table from Funky Kid's Furniture is ideal, functioning as a funky changing table and then converting into a handy desk once your babies are potty trained.

• Available in three finishes, walnut, whitewash and pure white
• Matching furniture available
• Adjustable height changing surface
• Converts to desk
• Soft close drawer
• Optional fabric storage boxes for shelf

Price £559. Deliveries available from March 2011.

The changing table is available for pre-order through www.funkykidsfurniture.co.uk