Pre-natal exposure to BPA linked to breathing problems in babies

A recent U.S study by the Penn State College of Medicine found that six-month-old babies exposed before birth to high levels of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) are twice as likely to experience wheezing - a common symptom of asthma and other respiratory problems.

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Flexibath and toy set competition

Whitestep are kindly giving 3 lucky www.VUPbaby.co.uk customers a Flexibath Bath and Toys set each worth £42.90. (Prize baths are green/lime, light/dark blue and white/grey).

The FlexiBath is fantastically designed to fold away flat, making it easy to store and travel with. Available in 6 colours.

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10% off Beaba

We LOVE Beaba so along with our friends at Beaba we'd like to offer 10% off all their products until midnight on Sunday 27th March.

Simply use the code BEABA10 in the shopping basket!

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Italy bans plastic bags in shops

Italy is the first country in the European Union to ban non-biodegradable, plastic, single-use, polyethylene-based bags.

The ban began in shops across Italy on 1 January, with only biodegradable, cloth or paper bags to be offered.

Italians use 20 billion plastic bags a year - more than 300 per person.

Supporters of the ban say plastic bags are an environmental hazard which use too much oil to produce and can take decades to break down.

The law for a gradual ban on plastic bags was originally proposed in 2006.

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BIG SALE - up to 40% OFF

Check out our SALE - we are offering up to 40% off on non-toxic toys from brands such as Janod, Anne-Claire Petit, Plan Toys, Selecta and Green Toys. We have also reduced the price on Lumilove night lights.

All items are current stock and include a Dolls House, Kitchen and trucks!

Stocking Fillers from VUPbaby

VUPbaby have lots of great stocking fillers all great quality and non toxic. And lots of ideas under £10.

EU bans bisphenol-A chemical (BPA) from 2011

What great news to end the year with.

The EU has announced a ban on the use of BPA (bisphenol-A) chemical from plastic babies' bottles from June 2011. The commission cited fears that the compound could affect development and immune response in young children.

This news is very welcome - the concern over the use of BPA has been gaining momentum - with six US manufacturers removing it in 2009 from bottles they sold in the US.

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Toy Story

We have many great new Toy Brands in stock - from the environmentally friendly Green Toys to the fairtrade Lanka Kade....

Here is a selection of some toys from these two brand

Personalised Christmas Stocking

With Christmas less than 6 weeks away - what better gift to order than a personalised Christmas Stocking by Tobyboo.

Tobyboo have designed a range of gorgeous, bespoke, personalised products - many of which are exclusive to VUPbaby and all made in the UK.

Following your suggestions we have now categorised all our toys by age group to make your shopping that much easier.

Take a look at our new stocking filler section with ideas to fill any child's Christmas Stocking. Many of our toys have been featured in the press and shopping blog guides along with VUPbaby!

Happy Shopping!

Flatout Bears in Practical Parenting

We love the cuddly Flatout Bears at VUPbaby - and they have been featured with VUPbaby in this month's Practical Parenting Magazine's Christmas Shopping Guide.

These flat bears are handmade from 100% Australian sheepskin and are much loved by celebrities and their little ones.

We stock the full range of this unique flat bear in both "Mummy" and "Baby" sizes - take a look at our bear family! They make a great gift.

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