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Baby Hoodies versus Footmuffs and Cosytoes
The Morrck baby hoodie was invented after one of the founders, who had recently had twins, found it so difficult to get in and out of the house easily.  There are many similar products that do a similar job, but none so versatile as the Baby Hoodie. read more…

Travelling with Babies
Travelling with young babies can be relaxed and stress free if you are prepared and organised.  The key to this is to make sure you allow yourself plenty of time and make sure you have anything you might need in your change bag. read more...

Baby Lists
Nappies, Wipes, Cotton Wool, Change bag ( Morrck Organic), Change Matt, Pram read more...

Travel Blanket
If you are looking for a fantastic travel blanket for babies and young children, look no further than the Morrck baby hoodie travel wrap. It replaces all the traditional accessories for babies, such as the pram blanket, cosy toes, foot muff, and snowsuit.  read more...

Baby Blankets
When I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I rushed out, as all Mums do, to get all the equipment that you are told you will need.  When my daughter was born, I quickly discovered that the baby blankets and snowsuit I had bought were not the answer to getting out of the house easily. read more...

Buggy Accessories
Buggy accessories can make or break the experience you have with your own buggy. When purchasing a buggy, it’s not just the buggy you should look at but more about the accessories that come with it or can be bought for it. read more...

Baby Hoodie
A modern and fashionable blanket for babies is a baby hoodie. These can be made of jersey fleece material, with an extra section which covers the babies head. This can also be reversed to make a slight cushion. read more...

Baby Blanket
So you have found out you are pregnant, it’s all quite exciting and you can’t wait to go out and buy baby stuff, this has given you a whole new reason to investigate products, go shopping and find bargains read more...

Baby Clothes
When you are about to have a baby you are bombarded with information from bounty packs, magazines, books, friends and family. You rush out and buy all the equipment everyone says you need, prams and buggies, moses baskets, changing matts, changing bags, cots, muslins read more...

Baby Stuff
So you have found out you are pregnant, it’s all quite exciting and you can’t wait to go out and buy baby stuff, this has given you a whole new reason to investigate products, go shopping and find bargains read more...

Baby Blankets
When you’re expecting, there are so many things to think about, what colour you’re going to decorate the nursery, which spectacular buggy or travel system you’re going to purchase and how many nappies of which size are you going to need. read more...

Travel Wrap
Clothing is a real priority for people, styles, fashions and colours, they spend a huge amount of time and money shopping to finding the right item. read more... 

Hooded Blanket
Hooded blankets in various forms have become so popular in the last 5 years. Adults and children have a variety to choose from, not just to keep warm, but also to get dry after the bath or a swim. read more...

Baby Blanket
Years ago the baby blanket was a very simple knitted or crocheted sheet that you lay over a baby when they were in their cot, or pram. Grannies knitted away months before the baby arrived and you found yourself with something no one else had. These days there are so many options for blankets that do the same job but better. read more...

Poncho Towel
In recent times the poncho towel has become increasingly popular, I think I first saw cheap versions in beach front shops in seaside towns. read more...

Baby Blankets
When I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I rushed out, as all Mums do, to get all the equipment that you are told you will need.  When my daughter was born, I quickly discovered that the standard baby blankets and snowsuit I had bought, were not the answer to getting out of the house easily. read more...

What to buy for a new baby
Many people are delighted to hear that a close friend or family member has had a baby, but then realise that they have the problem of what to buy for a new baby.   If you don’t have children or yours kids have grown up, the task can be a bit daunting, there are so many products to choose from and it is hard to know what is appropriate. read more...

Hooded Blankets
A hooded blanket can be perfect for outdoor sporting events or just for lounging around the house. Fleece blankets are warm, durable and washable, so perfect for children. A hooded blanket can be similar to a poncho, making sure you have maximum coverage and comfort. read more...

What do I need for a new baby?
When you are expecting a baby, particularly if it is your first, a question which often goes through your mind, what do I need for a new baby?  If you have no experience of looking after a baby, it can be quite daunting and also very expensive.  It can be also quite difficult to decide when you should buy things, before or after the birth.  You don’t want to spend a lot of money on things you may never use. read more...

Essentials for a new baby
Well where do you start with essentials for a new baby, if you are about to have your first baby, who knows what is essential.  Some might say that a car seat is essential, but if you have no car, is it?  If you are coming back from the hospital in a taxi then yes! read more...

New Baby
It is such a thrill for most people to hear that someone has had a new baby, even people who don’t know you very well, are excited as it is such a special moment when a new life comes into the world. Everyone wants to share in it which can have its positive’s and negative’s, I remember that when I had my first baby I received gifts from all sorts of people, some of who I didn’t really know! read more...

Kids Hats
Kid’s hats come in such a variety of colours and styles and can be suitable for many different purposes.  When choosing hats you need to think about when you are going to be using it and what purpose you want it to serve, cost might also come into the decision.  Children often loose hats so it is worth not spending too much money and having a backup in case one goes missing. read more...

Kids Cape
You might be buying a kids cape for many different reasons, it could be for a practical reason or just for fun, like a fancy dress outfit.  The most well know is a rain cape that were very traditional in the past, they often came with a matching hat. read more...

Car Seat Covers
If you have ever had a spill on your car seat covers on your child’s car seat you will know that it is a total nightmare to clean.  Some of the first size car seats don’t have removable covers so it requires cleaning with a cloth and leaving to dry read more...

Kids Beach Towels
When you are looking for kids beach towels, you want something more than a standard towel.  Problems that you might want to solve are stopping the towel falling off, sun protection, keeping them warm, particularly there head, lightweight and absorbent. read more...

Kids Coat
I have always had a lot of problems getting my children to wear their coats, they prefer very lightweight styles which don’t stop them doing things. I think also they get very hot in them because they are always running around and being very active. read more...

Hooded Swimming Towel
If you are wondering if it is worth buying a hooded swimming towel, the answer is yes.  It is very difficult to get dry and warm if you have been swimming in a swimming pool or the sea, particularly if you have long hair. read more...

Infant Car Seat Blanket
Many people who are looking for a pram or buggy end up buying a travel systems for their new baby, these normally consist of a chassis with interchangeable components, such as carry cot, car seat  and sit up pushchair.  read more...

Great Ideas - Travel Wrap
When can you use a travel wrap, are they just for when you are on the move? I don’t think they are exclusively for travelling; there are so many more uses for them. read more...

Gifts and Ideas for a New Baby
Buying for a new baby is something you might be doing if you are expecting a baby yourself or it may be that you are looking for a gift for friends or family. read more...

Car Seat Protector
It is a great idea to invest in car seat protector because having spills in the car can be a complete nightmare.  I have firsthand experience of this, I was transporting some trays of food for an event and the Moroccan stew gravy spilled into my boot. read more...

Buggy Blankets
Most people assume that a buggy blanket is a basic square or rectangle blanket that anyone can use for anything.  In a buggy you simply lay it over the child and tuck them in. Of course that is quite acceptable and it is what most people do.  But wouldn’t it be great if there was something that did the job but so much better? read more...

Baby Blankets for getting out and about
Baby blankets are regularly used in the home when you have a little one, they are very useful for keeping them warm for when they are asleep or sitting in a bouncy chair. read more...

More Essentials for a  New Baby
If you are not sure exactly what are essentials for a new baby, it is worth looking at the internet and searching for lists, I found several and they have priority items in one list and then luxury, but not essential in another.  It all seems quite daunting although when I look at these lists there are surprisingly few items that you will definitely need. read more...

Baby Blankets to Make
Making and creating has surged to the forefront of fashion recently, handmade and vintage fairs, retro, reclaiming, restoring, make do and mend are the latest thing. read more...

Travel Wraps and Other Accessories
Essentially travel wraps are for keeping you warm while on the move, there are many other similar products that are great for this and other purposes  Boleros, pashminas and shrugs, they are all similar and are used in a variety of ways with a variety of out fits. read more ...

The History of the Baby Blanket
One of the first types of baby blankets were made out of animal fur, as were all clothes at that time.  People would hunt animals for their meat for food and use the every part of the animal, like bones for tools and weapons and this included the fur for clothing and blankets. read more...

Kids Hats for all Seasons
I want to take you through the year and let you know about the range of kids hats that are available and we will start with... read more...

Baby Blanket Types
There are all sorts of types of baby blanket on the market, it’s hard to know what’s available and what to choose.  Here are a few examples of styles and versions I have found online that serve many different purposes. read more...

Travel Wrap for Travelling
The words travel wrap, to me give me the feeling of warmth, snuggling down with a good book or a mug of hot chocolate.  It says a warm blanket, folded at the end of the sofa ready to wrap you up on a cold winter’s night, or a shawl you can wrap round your shoulders. read more...

New Baby and You
When you have a baby, if it’s your first, it feels like your world has changed and nothing will ever be the same again.  It is difficult to adjust to your new life with a new baby, but here are some tips on how to enjoy your first few months together. read more...

Choosing Essentials for a New Baby
What a choice to make! You are expecting your first little one and you know that there will be things you need to buy, but where to start, what to choose? read more...

Preparing for a New Baby
When I was planning for the arrival of my first baby, my first thought was what do I need for a new baby the first purchase that came to mind was a pram. read more...

Kids Hooded Swimming Towel for Bath, Swim and Beach
If you are looking for a practical products for kids that you will get loads of use out of, have a look at kids hooded swimming towels, they won’t appear to be the most interesting product, but I found they made a huge difference to me and my daughter, saving time, hassle and stress. read more...

Creating a Baby Blanket
I was recently looking at some craft magazines and books and I found loads of ideas of creating a baby blanket. Making, recycling and creating is all the rage at the moment and it’s a great time to get stuck into learning a new craft. There are loads of groups and website that can help you and give ideas. read more...

Choosing a Kids Coat
Choosing a kids coat it not as easy as you think, most people choose colours and styles that appeal to them when their children are babies. When your children reach school age and you are looking for a more practical option you really need to think a bit more about what you want. read more...

Car Seat and Boot Covers
There are a wide range of car seat covers available to buy, they range from general to custom made and are designed for many different purposes. read more...

Poncho Towel Styles
The styles of beach and poncho towels around are varied; they have become much more available in high street shops.  Originating from the beachfront shops, most of the towels that I have looked at tend to have no arms and are open at the sides. read more...

Car Seat and Car Accessories
Retailers are now producing more and more products that help you safe time and money in your daily life.  Many people spend a significant time in their cars travelling and there are many gadgets that are designed to use while travelling to keep your car tidy and organised. read more...

What do I need to get for a New Baby
If you are getting organised and deciding what do I need for a new baby, you will need to buy lots of equipment which can be expensive.  The best thing is to make a list of items, starting with the essentials and then working down to the ‘nice to haves’. read more...

Buying the Right Baby Blanket
Whether you are having your first or fourth baby, there is no doubt that babies require a huge amount of equipment for feeding, transporting and caring. read more...

Pram Accessories
Baby prams have been around for hundreds of years and some of the features that you find on prams today are not unlike the ones from the Victorian times. read more...

Super Auntie
My sister is expecting her first baby in a few months and I am suddenly faced with what to buy for a new baby.  It has been many years since my friend’s children or mine were babies and you quickly forget which products you found really useful or you really loved. read more...

Funky Kids Towels
Up until about 20 or 30 years ago, there was no such thing as kids towels.  Everyone used one of the family towels; you just got a clean one out of the airing cupboard and used it for bath, swimming or the beach. read more...

Poncho Towels for Swimming Lessons
We have all been through the ordeal of taking the children swimming ourselves or the weekly nightmare of the swimming lesson.  We all do it because we know the importance of our kids learning to swim and of course it’s great exercise and it keeps the kids away from those computer games for a few hours. read more...

Accessories for Kids
Once your children get to nursery or school age, they suddenly require all sorts of accessories for outdoors, kids hats, scarves, gloves, sun hats, waterproof trousers, rain coats, wellies and more. Getting out on time in the morning takes a great deal of planning and preparation, it’s worth looking at the weather forecast the night before so you have an idea of what you are going to need. read more...

Covers for Car Seats
The day that I needed to wash my baby’s car seat for the first time was the day I realised that car seat covers were the way forward.  I had never realised that they were so complicated to remove and put back on. read more...

Blankets for Babies
When you are expecting your first baby you want to create a lovely environment, and decorate the nursery.  When I was pregnant with my son, a friend of mine who is very creative and good at sewing, offered to make things for the nursery such as curtains, baby blankets and other accessories. read more...

The Right Baby Blanket
My first baby was a real bouncing baby and he stayed like that until he was a toddler and so he rarely felt the cold.  He had plenty of insulation and of course because he was the first he never had to do the school run. read more...

Baby Gifts
When confronted with what to buy for a new baby it can be incredibly daunting, especially daunting especially for someone who hasn’t got children.  Do you go practical, beautiful, vouchers and if I buy something will they like my taste.  If I buy on the internet shall I get it gift wrapped and delivered straight to them or is that too impersonal. read more...

Baby Blankets versus Travel Wraps
Most parents would not even consider a travel wrap, they are familiar with the baby blankets and that is what they assume they will need when they have a baby. read more...

Baby Shows
If anyone has ever experienced an exhibition or show either as an exhibitor or as a visitor you will know that it’s incredibly tiring, especially with a new baby. read more...

Holidays with Babies
Traditionally my family have always taken holidays camping and as kids we loved it because we had the freedom to run around outside, play on our bikes and spend day after day with the friends that we had made.  It was great exercise and it got us away from the TV and electronic games for a few weeks. read more...

To Work or Not to Work
One of the biggest choices that new mums and dads face when they have a new baby is whether to return to work after having the baby and there are so many factors to consider when making the decision.  Many parents make a decision before the baby is born based on logical factors such as finances and childcare; however these often change once the baby is born and more emotional factors sometimes take over. read more...

A Trip to the Beach
This year we went on holiday in England near the coast and the children were desperate to go to the beach.  The weather for the first week didn’t look too great, so one morning with a grey sky above we decided to risk it and hope that the sun broke through.  We packed up our buckets, spades, swim suits and poncho towels and set off.  We found a lovely beach which was quiet and had none of the usual beach front shops and chaos. read more...

Baby Blanket for the Year
I think many people think that traditionally summer is hot and winter is cold and that is the way people plan their wardrobe and clothing.  Of course we all know, particularly in Britain that the weather is unpredictable in any season. read more...

Baby Products
When I had my babies I was surrounded by information about the baby products that were available, they were things like buggies, prams, reusable nappies, cots, travel cots etc.  There were many choices to make about the brands, colours and designs to choose. read more...

Ready for Winter
Now the summer has gone and autumn is definitely in the air, mums thoughts turn to winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves and baby blankets. read more...

Baby Car Seats
News this week that two in three car seats are badly fitted combined with separate figures from local authorities that showed an alarming number of ill-fitting harnesses mean British children are at risk! read more...

Car Seat Blankets
If you travel a lot in the car with your family and young children, particularly if you go and visit family that live far away, you might find it useful to have blankets in the car so that you can keep them warm if they need to sleep on the move. read more...

Make your own Travel Wrap
This year we had the royal wedding, next year we have the Queen diamond jubilee and the Olympics coming soon.  In addition to this the economic climate of the country has been poor, this has meant that Britain has seen a real nostalgic come back to war time fashion and hobbies with the make do and mend mentality back. read more...

When your Babies have Grown Up
You can never underestimate the amount of baby stuff a new baby brings into your home, all the normal stuff such as prams, cots, change mats etc but then you also add bouncy chairs, walkers, bouncers that hang from the door, baby carriers, car seats, high chairs, baby baths, blow up rings and feeding pillows, the list is just endless. read more...

Shopping
Girls have always been associated with loving to shop and of course many girls and women this is true.  However  there are a few of us out there that just can’t stand it, to me shopping is not a leisure activity it is just a tool you use to obtain an item that you need, the quicker and easier this can be done, the better. read more...

Swimming Lessons
I was recently at a meeting with a group of mums and the subject of swimming lessons came up in conversation.  One of the mums suddenly went into melt down about the stress of taking her children to swimming lessons. read more...

Fancy Dress for Halloween
We are approaching Halloween and although it’s a great time of year that can be filled with fun and tricks, it does fill you with fear about another event that you need to prepare for.  Most kids want to dress up in a fancy dress outfit and then they want to go trick or treating.  They might even have parties or events that they have been invited to that require fancy dress outfits. read more...

Christmas
Another toy for baby? Another coffee table book for him? Another scented candle for her? With finances tight, it’s more important than ever to give a Christmas gift that will actually be used and appreciated. read more...

Easy to Forget
The other day I was visiting a friend who had recently had a new baby, when I arrived and met the new little girl her mum asked me if I wanted to hold her, which of course I did.  When I went to pick her up I found myself asking advice on how to hold her. read more...

Baby Showers
Working in the baby industry over the last few years has really opened my eyes to the fashions and trends of this area.  One of the first companies I dealt with was a franchise baby shower company. read more...

Christmas Gifts
When it comes to Christmas, it is very difficult to think of gifts for people something they will really like or something they actually need.  Today we are such a consumer society and even though things are fairly tight financially for many people, they still are able to buy many of the small things they want or need; it doesn’t leave friends or families many things left to buy as gifts. read more...

Snugly Baby Blanket
I love baby blankets; they are the sort of thing that makes you think of warm snugly homely thoughts.  When my babies were born I was inundated with them, I had fleece ones, I had a lovely homemade knitted one with a silky lining. read more...

Christmas with a New Baby
The first Christmas with a new baby in the house is very special particularly if it’s your first; it brings a whole new meaning to the celebrations.  The Christmas I had when I was pregnant with my first baby was lovely because I was not at work, I spent my time at home nesting watching family Christmas movies and I had time to do lots of home crafty things. read more...

Baby Blankets and Travel Wraps
When I had my children I was given loads of baby blankets and some I bought, they were all, really useful and apart from the cosy toes that I had with the pram I bought, that was the only thing I had to use to keep my babies warm in the pram and car seat. read more...

Keeping Warm in Winter
Now that winter is on the way, everyone’s thoughts turn to keeping warm; in particular mums want to make sure that their kids stay warm and dry.  This means rushing out and buying a range of kids coats, gloves, scarves and hats and other waterproof items. read more...

Cold Weather
Now it’s getting colder all our thoughts have started to turn to keeping warm.  I know that when I go shopping and I am feeling hungry I end up buying too much food.  Then the cold weather comes and I start looking for jumpers and warm winter rugs to curl up on the sofa with.  Mums do the same thing for their children; they want to snuggle them up in a warm baby blanket especially when they are out and about. read more...

A Beach Wrap for All Year
When you have been to the seaside with young children for the day you will quickly realise what a fantastic product a beach wrap is.  When your children come out of the sea and want to play on the sand they don’t want to get dressed because they might want to go back in the sea. read more...

Stuff for New Babies
There are so many things to think about when you are having a baby and one of them is thinking about what do I need for a new baby.  It can be quite over whelming but there are many things that you don’t need to worry about to start with.  The main things you need to get are clothing, nappies (either disposable or cloth) a pram, car seat and a cot for them to sleep in and bedding. read more...

Protect your Car Seat
When I am at the baby show I often talk to customers about the many benefits of using our product in the car, one of them is because it protects your car seat by acting as a car seat cover and allowing you to wash the wrap instead of having to take car seats apart. read more...

Pink for Girls and Blue for Boys
Traditionally pink has been for girls and blue for boys, but why did this start and where did it come from?  Is it still true today that people still want a pink baby blanket for their daughter and blue baby blanket for their son? I have researched this a bit and there is no clear answer, is it just that girls are drawn to pink and boys are drawn to blue? read more...

Traditional Pram Blanket
A friend of my sister recently turned up to an event in our town with their baby in a beautiful old silver cross pram, she said it was her pram from when she was a baby and her mum had been about to get rid of it and she couldn’t bare it, so she asked if she could have it. read more...

Clever Baby Blankets
The standard baby blanket has been around for years and they are still very popular products around today, a simple square or rectangle of fabric that you lay over the baby to keep them warm. read more...

Swimming Accessories
Companies are always inventing and bringing new products on to the market, some are completely new ideas and some are an improvement on a product that is already available.  This is particularly true with the children’s market and the products that are most successful tend to be things that are time saving and hassle free for parents. read more... 

Travel Blankets in Winter
Travel Blankets aren’t something that you normally think of as needing but they can be really useful for all ages.  Keeping a blanket in the car is something I have always done just in case the car got stuck in cold weather and we needed it to keep warm. read more...

More Babies
I have never really made a firm decision about having more children and I had never given it much thought, I have my two children and we have enough room and money for them so it seemed natural to stop at two. read more...

Gifts for a New Baby
As aunts, uncles, grannies and grandfathers or even close friends it’s always difficult to know what to buy as a gift for a new baby.  You often become very out of touch with the latest trends and fashions, if your own children are grown up and I think most people want to know that their gift is useful or something that is really wanted. read more...

I Love Baby Blankets
I am a sucker for fabric and always have been, I cannot resist a fabric shop and I always have to pop in and have a look around and I always end up buying a metre of fabric, buttons or ribbon.  I never need to have a reason or a use for it; I just can’t leave without it. In fact even if I have a project that I want to use it for, I find it difficult to cut up. read more...

Travel Wraps for Babies
Years ago I was working in a job I loved but there were too many politics and I started to resent it.  I knew I had to get out but I really needed to earn some money.  The great thing about the job was the hours were flexible and I could work evenings when my children could be looked after by my partner. read more...

Homemade Baby Blanket
When you put the words homemade and baby together one of the things that first springs to mind is a baby blanket.  It’s one of the simplest things to make for a new baby because it’s a straight sided flat piece of fabric. read more ...

Buying a Kids Coat
Whenever I am looking for a specific product I always start thinking that I will be able to pop to the shops and get what I need, but that is never what happens. read more...

A Baby Blanket with Bells on
I work for a small company that makes a travel baby blanket for babies, I knew about this company long before I worked there and in fact I had actually bought one of their products several years before.  It’s a great product and customers are always telling us how great it is and how much they love it, but it is very hard to get new customers to understand just how it works. read more...

Great Product, Great Customer Service
I work for a company that makes travel wraps for babies and young children that fit in car seats and buggies.  I am always astounded at the amount of positive feedback we get.  People take time and effort to email, post on Facebook and tweet how much they love the product but also how they have found it useful in their daily lives. read more...

A Baby Blanket for Life
When I was small I never really was that bothered about dolls or teddies, and I never had a special toy or a comfort baby blanket and I never really understood them. My sister had a blanket which was a knitted patchwork blanket which was lined with satin.  She carried it around everywhere with her and wore it completely out. read more...

Baby Boom
When I had my children I was quite young and most of my friends of the same age didn’t have children for many years after.  I became friendly with people who had children the same age because our lives were similar, we would meet up at toddler groups and mum events, see each other in the playground every morning. read more...

Travel Wraps make your Life Easy
Picture the scene, you have just phoned the doctor to make an emergency appointment and they have asked you to come straight down to the surgery as they have an appointment in 10mins.  You quickly grab you bag, and check the change bag for nappies and wipes. read more...

Designing Baby Blankets
For many years I have worked for a company that sells baby blankets.  The design of the blanket is unique as it fits inside buggies and car seats and wraps round.  It has been a very successful product and we have never had any cause to redesign it for any reason. read more...

Going Viral
I work for a company that sells baby blankets online, over the last few years my boss put me in charge of social networking for the company.  I knew very little about it and so did she, but being a social person the idea didn’t really put me off. read more...