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Baby Massage

Baby Massage

The Benefits

• Baby massage can be a good thing for both parent and child because:
• It's a good bonding experience - a good way for you and your baby to get to know each other and to spend a bit of quality time together.
• Studies have suggested that physical contact is good for babies, improving their breathing, circulation, digestion and growth.
• It provides a good source of sensory and muscle stimulation, which is beneficial to all babies, but may be particularly good for babies with special needs, such as developmental disabilities and Down's syndrome.
• Baby massage is even claimed to combat postnatal depression in mothers, according to a BBC News Report on baby massage and post-natal depression.
• It relaxes both parent and child.
• It's fun for both of you.

Bonding and massage techniques

Bonding and massage

Many parents have hectic lifestyles, juggling a host of responsibilities and activities, and many new mothers have the added stress of having to return to work due to financial commitments. Quality time with children can often be affected because of this and infant massage, an age old tradition, is simple, free, can be administered almost anywhere and has a host of emotional and physical benefits for both parents and baby.

Techniques:

Postnatal Stimulation Baby Massage

Baby Massage At Home

BBC Massage Techniques

Cub Skincare Range

I have recently been working along side Helen a qualified aromatherapist to provide a range of skincare for babies and children especially for Cubs. The range includes:-

Sleep Easy Baby Massage Oil - £5.75

Massage Oil
A gentle soothing massage oil to lull your little one to sleep. Apply a tiny amount into the palm of your hand & gently massage into your baby's skin. Slowly & gently move your hands up & down the legs,arms & body. The sensation of this gentle touch is reassuring, soothing & relaxing. The added relaxing aroma from the essential oils, mandarin, palma rosa & lavender will also send your little one towards a well earned sleep.


Lavender and Camomile Bath Milk - £4.75

Bath Milk
A gentle bath product for your baby.
Created using organic sunflower oil, enriched with vitamins & helps to maintain silky smooth skin. coconut oil adds a rich & luxurious feel. White tea is full of anti-oxidants.
Essential oils, lavender & roman camomile are gentle & soothing on delicate skins, especially when sore & irritated.
Add 5-10ml to bath water, preferably under running water.

Sleep Easy Bath Dust - £4.25

Bath Dust
Turn your little ones bath into a tub full of fizz with our bath dust. Use the Ease to Sleep Bath Dust for their evening bath & the aromas of the essential oils can calm & relax the body & mind ready for a restful sleep.
Add a small scoop to bath water & watch as they delight in the fizz.

Whipped Shea Butter - £4.95

Whipped Shea Butter
Whipped Shea butter is so versatile, use as an all over body moisturiser, to soothe little bottoms at nappy change time or as a gentle, natural body wash.
When using as a moisturiser, take a pea sized amount and rub in the palm of your hands & apply to skin & gently massage in, a little goes a long way.
to use as a body wash, wet hands apply a small amount into the palm of the hands, rub together to create a lather & then use to wash.
Camomile oil is gentle & soothing & a wonderful addition for those who have sore & irritated skins.
Coconut is a synthetic fragrance but adds a wonderfully clean fresh aroma.

Splishin' and Splashin Ducky Soap - £3.75

Novelty Duck Soap
Soap & a toy in one.

Scented with litsea cubea essential oil, gives this cute little duck soap the aroma of sherbet

Always do a spot test before applying to the whole body.

Click See the Range

I am also excited to announce........

Coming Soon Baby Soap, Bath Bombs, a new range of scents including honey and Milk, Camomile and Calendula, Lemon and Lime..................

Sneaky Peaks and a Few Summer Sale Treats..........

Summer Sale

Lots of great summer items on sale at cubs many of which will take your through to winter including fantastic Reversible Dresses reduced to £19.99, 2 dresses in one gorgeous for our muckylittle ladies that lunch...........

Available in Pink and Blue only 3 of each are left so grab a bargain.

Super cute toddlers Summer Sandals reduced to £3.50 not a lot left, available in , Pink and Yellow/White and Pink/White............

Lots of cute dresses including the popular Organic Peach Mint Dress at £12.00 very limited supply available from 6 months through to 2 years.............

At the moment I am covered in purple dye, and have a nice set of dyes ready to go in Olive, Mandarin and Vintage Cream all designs coming soon, so while thats drying heres a little sneaky look at what else there is to come.............

Cubs Kids Wear

Handmade Childrens Clothing and Accessories

Handmade Childrens Clothing and Accessories

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I promise its coming soon............... I promise!

Well after a week spent glued to the pc uploading products, twiddling about with my site and fluffing it up and fixing it and fluffing it up and yeah you get the picture I thought yep launch day is coming soon...............

Nope the tiniest son decided he would rather I went to A&E, poor little tot was not the happiest of chappies, but mummynightingale has fixed the tot and fixed the website and we're back on track (she says).

I have found some beautiful fabrics to dress up the tiny princess's and I have been working very hard on some new patterns for the tiny prince charming brigade, we can't leave the boys out now can we. So with out further a do heres a preview and if you like what you see go and sign up to my mailing list and you might if your very nice to me and leave nice comments get 10% off your next order............

The Launch is coming soon finally......................

Welcome to the first Cubs Kidswear blog. My name is Victoria, Vicky, Vic, Mum, Oi amongst other names I've come to be known as so pick one anyone or feel free to make up your own........

I have created a range of tots clothing, not dictated by the various trends. I hope you will find my creations practical, fun and affordable.

First and foremost practical cute little front pleated wide leg jeans minus the 30 pockets you find on kids pants now a days, what does a 3 year old need pockets for when they have mums Mary Poppins bag to fill with sweet wrappers, half sucked Jammie Dodgers and a crushed snail plus they are a total pain to iron.

Simply cute!

My straps are elastic, tied, button or pop fastened, theres is nothing more annoying than pulling straps up all day when there is twirling around and jumping off walls to be done! I'm sure dad will appreciate not having to do up 27 tiny buttons whilst wrestling a 2 year old from dancing to the Comfort advert!

Click and Go!

I have reversible dresses from SeeSaw which are just great, when Lady Ella decides her spaghetti hoops look better trickling down the front of her posh frock its ok, arms up, dress off, turn it inside out and hey presto new dress and the spaghetti art work is hidden on the inside. I think its also great for holidays, 2 dresses in one brilliant.

Flip and go!

I managed to track down a really unusual and fantastic quality collection of cotton hand knitted Peruvian dresses and separates, cooler and less bulky than wool, a perfect spring/summer staple, can be worn alone or teamed with a little t-shirt and tights to warm it up just stunning and so unusual.

I have chosen to use organic cotton for my basics not to be an eco snob but because it is so soft and snuggly, you can really tell the difference and with gorgeous designs from Piccalilly it really is worth the extra. I have some white babygrows for my son, some ordinary cotton and some organic cotton and after being washed to within an inch of their life I must say the organic have stayed really soft and kept great shape.

Kimono style bodysuit

I've also sourced the cutest accessories to compliment the range including:

Fruity hair accessories from Balloon Bijoux

Trendy Hair Accessories by new company Goosey Goosey Gander

The fabulous BabyLegs, just brilliant they fit from 0 to 10 years and apart from looking great they are a fantastic alternative to tights, a god send for nappy changing time, protect little knees when crawing about the list goes on and you will want every design I promise....

Toasty, warm, reconditioned cashmere baby booties from Baby Davis, come in a massive choice of colours and are eco friendly to boot.

A fashion favourite of Vogues editor.

New brand Generation Baby have the most stylist baby changing accessories

A range of super cute baby shoes by JouJoux I want them all!

................and not forgetting my range Cubs Paws, handmade felt mary janes and boots for the tots. Soft as to not restrict growing wriggly feet, warm yet breathable and most importantly cute as a button (well not most important but it helps). You can choose from a premade range or design your own custom pair, choose from over 40 colours and tonnes of embellishments , they make such an awesome gift and starting from £10 quid you will probably want hundreds.

Baby Lady Bug

For the twirly fairy's among us I make a great range of tutus for party girls, dancing shows, flower girls and bridesmaids (great for your budget plus little princess gets to keep it) or just plain old fairy fun in the back garden. I can make your tutu in a choice of over 30 colours and embellish with a whole host of glizt and glam.

My tutus look great teamed with a sweet t-shirt, little cardigan, a pair of bablylegs and some killer shoes for a great party look.

I make them from 0 upto 6 years

Excellent present for babies first birthday image the pictures!

I update the store on a weekly basis and soon if I haven't developed RSI in the meantime I will have a range of funky lounge wear (pixie hoodies, sloppy monkey pants that sort of thing) and the boys will get to look funky too with their own Cubs togs.

So I hope you come along for a visit, I have been working immensely hard for you lot and I will try and keep up with this blog, giving you sneaky peeks at new stuff and a general insight into the life of a sewing machine slave/mum ahem Entrepreneur.

Toodle Pip

Vic xxx

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