A Back care is extremely important if you are intending to make regular use of a baby carrier. Bushbaby, a company that specialises in outdoor equipment for children, has introduced an Elite Carrier into its range that is suitable for five-month-olds to four-plus and is based on a rucksack harness system.
The carrier features a wide padded waist belt that is designed to sit comfortably on the hip bone to achieve the correct weight distribution and keep the balance away from the shoulders and towards the hips.
The Elite Carrier also comes in a wide range of sizes to suit adults from 5ft to 6ft 2in and can be altered quickly while in use to allow other colleagues to take turns, if necessary. An adjustable, elasticated chest strap and hip belt also ensure correct fitting and the shoulder straps and lumber area have extra padding. For the child's comfort the seat is height adjustable and padded, with a security harness and pillow. Clip-on stirrups provide extra support for bigger children.
The Elite comes with a detachable sun canopy with roll down sunscreens, a rain cover, a storage compartment with elastic loops for bottles and mesh side pockets and a zip-off rucksack with cleanable baby changing mat, priced Pounds 155.
Telephone 0161 474 7097 www.bush-baby.com
Q I am just about to open my own day nursery and am looking for a company which can supply uniforms for all my staff. Any suggestions?
A Melterni Company Clothing has launched a new collection of mix and match clothing especially for the childcare sector, which offers casual or more formal options. The range consists of matching tunics, shirts, fleeces, outerwear and tabards, suitable for men as well as women. Details are available in the brochure.
Telephone 0870 787 1760
Another company to contact is Grahame Gardner, which has a long history of supplying workwear. It has a range of child-friendly fabrics from which tabards and other garments can be made. Telephone 0116 255 6326
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