Archive for July, 2010

Looking for a child booster seat. Don’t buy one

July 30th, 2010

Are you looking for a booster seat for your child. Did you know that Britax have now stopped manufacturing their booster seat .

While backless booster seats are better than nothing, they don’t provide enough protection your child with enough protection.

Is your child safe in your car?

Cars are made for adults but its the car seat that protects your child in the event of an accident. Unrestrained children run seven times the risk of serious injury or death compared to children who are properly secured in a child car seat. A child car seat offers something children are entitled to – protection of their lives and safe travel at all times!

Over the last few years, awareness of parental responsibility over such matters has become increasingly widespread however, the best possible protection is only provided if the right safety system is chosen, all regulations and instructions for fitting the child car seats are properly complied with and the child itself is fastened into the seat correctly. Unfortunately 89% of child car seats are fitted incorrectly and this carelessness can have serious consequences.

The Legal Regulations

Since May 2006, it is compulsory to use safety belts and child restraint systems in all vehicles in Europe (Directive 2003/20/EC) and in the UK it is mandatory to use child car seats for children up to the height of 1.35m ( 4ft, 4 )or the age of 12.

Choosing the right system for each age group

European experts have established six groups for child restraint systems, which are defined according to the child’s weight:

  • Group 0 for babies weighing up to 10kg (about 9 months)
  • Group 0+ for babies weighing up to 13kg (about 15 months) – Rearward-facing systems must not be used on passenger seats with an active airbag.
  • Group 1 for small children weighing 9 to 18kg (from about 9 months to 4 years of age)
  • Group 2-3 for older children weighing 15 to 36kg (from about 4 to 11 years of age)
  • Group 0+&1 for babies and small  children weighing up to 18kg (about 4 years of age)
  • Group 1-2-3 for small children and older children – 9 to 36kg (from about 9 months to 11 years of age)

Booster seats

A basic booster seat falls within the group 2-3 category and enables you to comply with the law, they are extremely cheap to pick up however they offer very little protection for your child compared to a high back boosters seat and it is common for children to fall off their booster seat when turning corners. With a full high back booster seat you are providing your child with side impact protection, head protection and a mechanism that positions the seat belt correct around their body. 1 in 4 accidents are side collisions and side collisions put children at specific risk as they account for 1 in 5 car crash fatalities.

 In support of high back booster seats we are running a promotion through to the end of August and all It’s a Baby customers can purchase a Britax Advernture car seat at 50% off – follow this link: http://www.itsababy.co.uk/car-seats/group-2-3

Phil and Teds Explorer – new for 2010

July 28th, 2010

The world’s first inline buggy just got better!

It’s a Baby are pleased to announce the pending arrival of Phil and Teds latest fantastic product

 The new Explorer buggy will be replacing the sport buggy and will be arriving in store with us at the end of August

In an instant it is visually obvious that the Explorer comes from the Phil and teds stable svelte black tubular steel chassis, white wall tyres and that unmistakable silhouette. However, there are a raft of changes that have improved the Sport beyond all recognition to create the new Explorer.

The key features in a nutshell

  • You simply pull and slide to to operate the fantastic one hand fold mechanism and it locks into place effortlessly
  • There is a large follow the sun sunhood as well as a sun hood on the second seat
  • The brand new contoured vented seat performance system provides increased postural sport for your child as well as a one hand recline and interchangeable coloured seat liners
  • The easy to use pedal break is just a massive improvement on the stiff old sport buggy break
  • The new double kit and travel system adaptors give you the flexibility to safely mount a maxi cosi car seat onto the chassis of the Explorer

Now to the all important colours, the Explorer will be available in 5 colours, black and red, Black and Grey, Navy and Grey, Black and Green and all Green.  Once we have some images later this week we will post them on the blog as soon as possible.  The It’s a Baby team can’t wait for the Explorer to arrive but we are expecting demand will be high especially as only a small number of retailers will be able to access stock from the first consignment.  If your looking to purchase a Phil and Teds Explorer buggy soon give us a call and place your pre-order to avoid unnecessary disappointment.

The recommended retail price for the new Explorer is £399.95, the double kit comes in at £69.95 and the cocoon at £49.95

As an introductory offer we are offering our blog readers a 10% discount on all pre order placed before the end of August. You can order directly from the store on 0161 763 4463 quoting the blog or you can order through our website using the following discount code at the checkout – explorer082010

As always if you have any questions, feel free to send them through the blog or give us a call!

Britax B smart now only £240 !!!

July 20th, 2010

Britax B smarts in Aurora Green are now only £240 and include a FREE matching footmuff !! Buy yours now

The B smart is a practical easy to use travel system, weighing just 13 kg the B smart has the choice of 2 chassis the sporty 3 wheel and urban 4 wheel helping the chassis to fit into your lifestyle and making it  easy to manouvere around a busy town centre or on a long country walk, the lightweight aluminum chassis and puncture resistant tyres will get you everywhere and anywhere.

This clever system converts easily from a pram to a pushchair and is suitable from birth with a full lie flat position – the healthiest and comfiest way to transport baby round in thoose early months.

Finally there is a full range of baby safe infant carriers OR the Unique baby safe sleeper ( a carseat that keeps baby in a fully flat lie down position perfect for premiture babies) either carseats conmplete the travel system package.

Call the store for more information 0161 763 4463 or order on line NOW.

Britax Adventure Car Seats – 1/2 price promotion

July 15th, 2010

Is your child safe in your car?
Cars are made for adults but its the car seat that protects your child in the event of an accident. Unrestrained children run seven times the risk of serious injury or death compared to children who are properly secured in a child car seat. A child car seat offers something children are entitled to – protection of their lives and safe travel at all times!
Over the last few years, awareness of parental responsibility over such matters has become increasingly widespread however, the best possible protection is only provided if the right safety system is chosen, all regulations and instructions for fitting the child car seats are properly complied with and the child itself is fastened into the seat correctly. Unfortunately 89% of child car seats are fitted incorrectly and this carelessness can have serious consequences.
The Legal Regulations
Since May 2006, it is compulsory to use safety belts and child restraint systems in all vehicles in Europe (Directive 2003/20/EC) and in the UK it is mandatory to use child car seats for children up to the height of 1.35m ( 4ft, 4 )or the age of 12.
Choosing the right system for each age group
European experts have established six groups for child restraint systems, which are defined according to the child’s weight:
• Group 0 for babies weighing up to 10kg (about 9 months)
• Group 0+ for babies weighing up to 13kg (about 15 months) – Rearward-facing systems must not be used on passenger seats with an active airbag.
• Group 1 for small children weighing 9 to 18kg (from about 9 months to 4 years of age)
• Group 2-3 for older children weighing 15 to 36kg (from about 4 to 11 years of age)
• Group 0+&1 for babies and small children weighing up to 18kg (about 4 years of age)
• Group 1-2-3 for small children and older children – 9 to 36kg (from about 9 months to 11 years of age)
Booster seats

A basic booster seat falls within the group 2-3 category and enables you to comply with the law, they are extremely cheap to pick up however they offer very little protection for your child compared to a high back boosters seat and it is common for children to fall off their booster seat when turning corners. With a full high back booster seat you are providing your child with side impact protection, head protection and a mechanism that positions the seat belt correct around their body. 1 in 4 accidents are side collisions and side collisions put children at specific risk as they account for 1 in 5 car crash fatalities.

It’s a Baby Ltd of Rochdale Road Bury, offer a free child seat advisory and fitting service and in support of the benefits of high back boosters, readers of this blog can take advantage of a special 50% discount off the Britax Adventure high back booster seat for just £29.99 (rrp £59.99) if ordered before July 31st.

Order online at www.itsababy.co.uk and use the following discount code at the checkout – adventureblog01

Silver Cross 3D Henley now available

July 15th, 2010

Silver Cross 3D Classic - Henley

The Silver Cross 3D Classic in the colourway Henley is now available to order from It’s a Baby.

Call us now on 0161 763 4463 or send us an e mail – sales@itsababy.co.uk

Silver Cross July Pop Promotion

July 2nd, 2010

It’s a Baby have the Silver Cross Pop range on promotion for the month of July. Hurry though as we only have a limited stock allocation and with over 20% off  the Pop Sport, the Pop Classic and the Pop Vogue now is the time to buy! If you are looking for a great stroller for the summer the Silver Cross Pop is the one for you.

Give us a call now on 0161 763 4463 – We have all colour in stock!!!

Quinny Buzz Special Edition

July 2nd, 2010

Introducing the Quinny Buzz special edition!

We are expecting our first allocation in store next week but unfortunately we have pre sold most of the stock. The manufacturer has really kept stock allocation to minimum which will make this Buzz very exclusive and difficult to get hold of!  Don’t worry though there will be another opportunity to get hold of more special edition Buzz’s and Zapp’s from October onwards. If you know this is the one for you then don’t hesitate and get one on order – We are taking pre orders on 0161 763 4463

Silver Cross Pop Duo

July 1st, 2010

The new Silver Cross Sport Pop Duo’s are due in stock over the next couple of weeks! Pre order one now to avoid disappointment.

The Pop Duo in jet sport has been out of stock for quite some time now and I am sure this will fuel demand for the new model even more.

The new Pop Sport Duo still comes with all the great features and accessories you have come to expect from Silver Cross, such as head huggers, footmuffs etc but this year they are giving you a choice of colours. Pepper (black) or Rouge (red)

Feel free to give us a call on 0161 763 4463 to reserve one. The latest delivery estimate is July 23rd!

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