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We merken dat er nog veel vragen zijn in verband met veilig slapen voor baby’s. Het advies is over de verschillende generaties heen sterk veranderd. Wij, bij Milk Bar, vinden veiligheid vanzelfsprekend onze topprioriteit, vandaar even de huidige richtlijnen wat betreft veilig slapen kort uitgelegd. 1. Ik leg mijn baby op de rug Op de rug slapen is het veiligst voor je baby. Als je baby zichzelf nog niet terug kan omdraaien, is slapen op de zij of buik gevaarlijk. Zelfs bij een ventilerend matras is op de rug slapen het veiligst.  Zodra je baby zichzelf makkelijk van buik naar rug kan draaien, is buik slapen ok. 2. Mijn baby slaapt in zijn eigen bedje of wieg Hoewel het verleidelijk is om jouw baby tijdens een moeilijke nacht bij jouw in bed te nemen, is dit niet veilig. Er zijn verschillende gevaarlijke situaties mogelijk als je baby bij jou in bed slaapt: hij/zij kan vast komen te zitten, hij/zij kan oververhit geraken door het donsdeken, je kan op hem rollen, hij/zij kan met zijn gezichtje in het kussen rollen en daarom niet goed gaan ademen. Het matras van het bedje of wiegje moet stevig zijn, goed passen (geen ruimte tussen het matras en het bedje). Het wordt daarentegen wel aangeraden om de eerste 6 maanden je baby in een bedje of wiegje naast jouw bed te laten slapen. 3. Slapen in een slaapzak Een slaapzak is alles wat jouw baby nodig heeft om veilig en goed te kunnen slapen. Het hoofdje van je baby kan zo niet onder het beddengoed komen. Een inbakerslaapzak is een goed idee zolang je baby nog niet kan rollen, daarna is een gewone slaapzak aangewezen. Deze zijn er voor elk seizoen. De TOG waarde van de slaapzak geeft aan hoe warm de slaapzak is (hoe hoger de waarde, hoe warmer). Een slaapzak heeft nog meer voordelen: Je baby kan niet bloot komen te liggen, en ze kunnen niet zo makkelijk uit bed klimmen. Baby’s die gewoon zijn van in een slaapzak te slapen, weten vaak snel dat het bedtijd is wanneer je de slaapzak aandoet. Na wat tegenpruttelen worden ze er rustig van. 4. Mijn baby slaapt in een leeg bedje Geen kussen, geen knuffels, geen dekens, geen babynestjes noch bedomrander. Een klein knuffeldoekje is wel ok.  5. Veiligheid boven alles: nog enkele tips Rook niet in de kamer of in de buurt van je baby. Ventileer de babykamer elke dag. Zet het bedje niet naast de verwarming. Let op met medicatie als je borstvoeding geeft. Een tutje is een goed idee: baby’s gaan erdoor minder makkelijk met hun neus en mond op het matras liggen, het zuigen houdt de luchtwegen vrij. Bouw het tutje geleidelijk af vanaf 10 maanden. Info: richtlijnen ivm veilig slapen en wiegedood veiligheid NL, Kind en gezin België    

He is coming, he is coming... 🛥️🎁 Nog a month and Sinterklaas will bring all the good children their presents.  And the most beautiful gifts? The Saint finds them in the Milk Bar, of course! We are therefore organizing a fun coloring contest.  🍊 Let your child this picture inkleuren.  🍊 Post the artwork on your Facebook or Instagram story 🍊 Tag Milk Bar  (If you have a closed profile, please also send us the drawing!) You will receive an exclusive discount on all Milk Bar toys + with your order a free Sinterklaas reading book or sticker/coloring book from Zootropolis. Of course, you can always bring the drawing to the store. We will hang it up for when Sinterklaas comes to collect all the gifts here.  P.S.: This promotion runs as long as the book stock lasts! So be quick.     

Children grow like weeds, and their needs and interests change rapidly. From the first giggle to the first steps, each moment brings new discoveries and challenges. It is therefore important to continue to stimulate them with toys that are not only fun but also contribute to their development. In this blog, we share fun gift tips for children aged 0 to 4 years, so you can find the perfect gift that helps them grow and thrive. Let's search together for the most beautiful and educational gifts!

Hip hip hurrah! 🎂 We get to blow out our first candle! To celebrate this milestone, we are sprinkling a magical 10% DISCOUNT on every order (discount code: 1j!MILKBAR)! And as icing on the cake, every order over 50 euros will receive a FREE tetrad cloth as a gift! How fun is that? This magical offer is only valid for a limited time, so don't let this opportunity pass you by. Quickly dive into our world of sustainable and cute baby gear and celebrate this special day with us!

How convenient is it when you can always have your high chair in your pocket? Going out to a restaurant or visiting somewhere? Always be sure of a safe seat for your child. With the mini chair system, you can transform any chair into a baby seat. Take the small pouch out of your handbag/backpack, easily twist the mini chair around your baby and the chair, and your child will be trapped. Ideal for on the go! We already have two for Nina and Arthur.

As we have mentioned in previous blog posts, we have a lot of experience with sensitive skins. That is why we looked for care products that do not irritate the skin.  We use the calendula products of Weleda almost daily because it has a number of advantages: Calendula has nourishing, restorative and soothing properties, which cleanse and care for your and your baby's skin - with respect for the planet. For eczema, acne, itching and rash it has an anti-inflammatory and calming effect. It can also soothe the skin with sunburn In short, the soothing and healing properties of calendula help to repair the sensitive and delicate skin of babies and strengthen their natural defenses. Calendula baby from Weleda are products without synthetic additives, but with nourishing vegetable oils from sun-ripened seeds and fruits, pure essential oils and medicinal extracts. These ensure that the baby's skin is not closed off, but allows her to breathe. Nothing is as soft, but at the same time as delicate as baby's skin. The protective acid layer is not yet fully developed and the epidermis is not yet completely closed. Because the skin is not fully developed until around the age of four,   extra mild care remains important. For extremely sensitive skins, Weleda also has  perfume-free products made from White Malva. We are already convinced of the proper functioning of Weleda's products. And you?   *This article is written from our own experience. It is not medical advice. If your child suffers from eczema, consult your doctor.

The brand we want to put in the spotlight this week is Leclerc Baby. The Leclerc babies' buggies are super quality, have a beautiful design and everything is made in function of the comfort of the child and the parents. For us, the biggest advantage of the buggy is its compactness. At the touch of a button we fold the buggy and can store it perfectly as hand luggage on the plane. With only 1 hand you can unfold it again. In addition, it comes standard with a few accessories: a  sun canopy, regen cover, beker holder, bumper bar and an requipment bag. You will also receive a free family bag from us! The buggy is compatible with most car seats group 0: Maxi Cosi Pebble 360, Maxi Cosi Cabrio Fix, Maxi Cosi Marble, Cybex, BeSafe, Nuna, Kiddy, Bugaboo, Joie Gemm and Joie I-Gemm2. Finally, it is ideal for twins or if you have two children under the age of 5: you can easily connect two buggies with the twin connectors. The buggy is indispensable for us. No more that frustration when folding and unfolding and no more problems with storage on the plane.  

Who doesn't know this brand? Indestructible, timeless and therefore never out of style. Petit Bateau can be passed down from generation to generation! Petit Bateau uses the most beautiful and softest organic cotton and the finish is also top notch! Petit Bateau clothing and underwear does not shrink, does not fade, does not irritate and bears the Oeko-Tex label, which guarantees that the clothing does not contain harmful substances. With us it lasts for 3 generations and it is passed on to sisters, brothers, cousins ​​because it remains so beautiful. So very durable! With a gift from Petit Bateau you always score and we are sure that you will become a loyal customer of the brand once you experience its quality. Tip: Check out the matching baby and mommy pajamas in the heart theme.

This week we want to put the Klapp chairs from Kaos in the spotlight. Why? In short, we are huge fans of these chairs ourselves. We already have 4 (yes, really!!) in use for Arthur and Nina: 2 at the grandparents and ...yes... 2 at the great-grandparents!! They found the huge advantage that you can fold and store this chair in 2 seconds. The Klapp chair is delivered fully assembled, so no hours of searching and tightening screws. Just flip open and done!  The chair grows with your child and can therefore last for years to come. Even the accessories have been well thought out: the chair cushions, for example, are durable, easy to attach and to keep clean. The Kaos chair was invented by a dad of 5 children and he clearly thought about it.        

Are you curious why we included the plush toys from Lero Lero in our range? Then be sure to read our blog.