Cuddledry Consultant

Well today a new delivery arrived from Cuddledry - and I have played a little part in the new packaging - so I can now add consultant to my CV!

I'd forgotten about it to be honest, and it was only once the goods were out of the box, that I noticed that some of them were in new, and very smart reusable bags.  Ages ago Helen, one of the founders at Cuddledry, emailed to ask opinions on a new mock up for the packaging.

So being a helpful person, I replied with my thoughts, as they related to merchandising them in a shop, and also with regards to sending them through the post. (being an online company - this is much more important to us).

So it was exciting to see the new packs today, with some of our collective thoughts taken into consideration.   The gang at Cuddledry are great - and the Everyday Maternity team regularly go to the Baby Shows with them, to help out on the stand.

You should take a look at their website, as they have some great new products - such as their baby bath mat.

Of course we do sell them at Everyday Maternity - check out our Baby Collection for the collection of toddler towels and apron towels.

Great Feedback - always appreciated

Its tough work running your own business. Just had a chat with a good friend today who really feels like the last three years have been just a little too tough.  Its true, it is so hard, especially when making the right decision is critical to actually just keeping the mortgage paid.

So, every now and again, when we get unsolicited feedback, it just make your day.  Here is an example:

By 

Mamita

This review is from: Cotton Maternity Leggings

I've been searching high and low for a pair of comfortable maternity leggings that are not baggy. I'm so glad I found this one. It's very smooth with good elasticity (does show a little bit "knee marks" but considering it's made with 83% cotton, not bad at all). Very nicely finished. Although a bit pricey for a pair of leggings, I would say it's definitely worth the money as a treat for mums to be.

Plus, the delivery speed is amazing. I received the item on the next day I placed the order. The item arrived in fantastic condition. Will definitely recommend this to others. As a matter of fact, I'm considering to buy another pair... 

Party Party

The new collection is in from Fragile Maternity, and it is sumptuous.  Made in rich fabrics, the dresses are really worth the extra spend.

Our favourite is the Drape Maternity Dress - as shown here with a gorgeous soft cardy.  We suggest you team this one with glossy tights, smart boots and a waterfall top. The dress is £86.99 - but well worth it.

I am just working on the Maternity Gift section of the website today, adding some lovely present ideas for pregnant women, so will be back later with more ideas for party dresses. Just wanted to post that one up.


In the meantime why not have a look at our latest maternity clothes on the website - www.everydaymaternity.com

All the Colours of the Rainbow

Just doing a bit of tidying up today to check all the colours we have available in the Boob Nursing Short Sleeve Breastfeeding Top.

Here is the first selection, before the new colours arrive.

These tops consistently win awards, and we are happy to stock Boob Nursing.

The collection has evolved greatly over the last few years, and we have a brilliant new selection on its way.

Computer Envy

Debs has got a new computer today - the old Dell died in suspicious circumstances!

And quite frankly I have computer envy.  Big new screen, clean key board, and super fast internet.  I keep trying to use the new computer while Debs is making tea!

We have lots of things in the pipeline to tell everyone.   Great meeting today with Mama Beach. They are off up to the Scottish Baby Show in Glasgow - 23-25th April at the SECC.  They are taking their gorgeous swimwear range to the show and some of the sumptuous lounge wear.  Pop by the stand and say hello to Nicki.

We got a mention on a great blog from the other side of the pond this week - www.pregnantfashionista.com They were taken with our maternity treggings from Boob Maternity.  Prima Pregnancy and Baby are also going to feature them in next month's magazine.

I'm meeting our HR specialist tomorrow as the team need to know their holiday entitlements now we are in a new tax year. I am useless at fractions of days and working time directives, so I leave that all to Sallie.

We also hope to be adding some more baby items very soon, we are just waiting to hear back on product line-ups and latest collections - so you can shop with Everyday Maternity for even longer.

And finally, we hope our new delivery from Boob Nursing is on its way - volcanic ash permitting.   Gorgeous!  But you will have to be quick, as we have already pre-sold one of the dresses.

Maternity Treggings

Great news for all you pregnant ladies who love your skinny jeans.  The maternity treggings have arrived.

First we had maternity leggings, then maternity jeggings, and now we have treggings.

And what is the difference.....

Well most maternity jeggings are made from a denim-style material, but don't have the stitching details.

The Boob Maternity Treggings do. They have great stitched jeans details making them the comfy answer to slim fit jeans in pregnancy.

With a slim fit leg and material that is so stretchy and soft that no moves are limited. These Treggings are all the pregnant women can wish for. Flattering, well-cut, soft and they stay in shape!

These are ideal for skinny jeans fans who can never find jeans tight enough for little legs!

The name is funny though but does seem to fit in with our current obsession for truncating two words into one.  Think Brangelina, R-Pats, Bromance, Staycation, Mantrum, Cankles......

Just remember if you go for the treggings stay away from the double-denim look.

Cuddlecare

The New Cuddledry Blog is now up and running - they have gathered together a great team of writers - all of them mums - to give you some interesting articles.

Take a look.