Mainstream (UK) Suppliers & Mail-Order Catalogues

If you have found a certain company or organisation or particular piece of general equipment really useful, please let DPN know, so this information can be shared with and help other disabled parents. As very little adaptive baby care equipment is available commercially, the following is a list of mainstream baby care equipment manufacturers & suppliers, some of which may have equipment with features of particular interest to disabled parents. As equipment changes almost seasonally with new catalogues often produced and issued several times a year, you may well find that they have stopped manufacturing a particular piece of equipment mentioned, but in this case it’s worth still asking if they make a similar product or can refer you elsewhere. (we would appreciate any updates/feedback you may have in your enquiries)

Product Reviews on all types of Baby Equipment

http://www.babyworld.co.uk/information/products/

Product Reviews where you can read and add reviews of products that you are thinking of buying or create a review of a product that you already own. If you have something to say about a product, good or bad, they will publish your review. (But don’t forget to give DPN the feedback too).

Which? Lots of advice and information on best buys for baby equipment, good website sites and product reviews. You can read full reviews on products by paying £1 for a month. (As of June 2009) www.which.co.uk/babyequipmentincludes pushchairs, child car seats and stair gates) www.which.co.uk/pushchairsdetailed reviews of 118 pushchairs tested over the past year – 2009)

Baby Catalogues and Websites

Can’t get out and about due to your disability? If you're a fan of internet shopping or leafing through catalogues, a guide to specialist mail-order companies and websites should give you lots of ideas for travelling, sleeping, feeding and bathing equipment for your baby. They're also a good source of accessories that may be hard to find in your local nursery store or department store. http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/buyingforbaby/knowhow/cataloguesandwebsites/

Baby Products Association Annual Year Book

This 224 page book includes a very comprehensive and clearly laid out directory, covering an extensive list of baby and nursery products, listing importers, distributors, manufacturers, test houses and other industry associated bodies. There are sections on British, European and International Standards and a section on the USA Standards (ASTM) that although are not relevant to the UK and Europe can be a valuable reference source from time to time. The BPA annual year book is currently available for £35 (free for members of the BPA) including post and packing and can be ordered on line. There is also an online directory of suppliers on the site. www.b-p-a.org info@b-p-a.org 0845 456 9570

Baby Carriers (also see Ricability Guide)

Disabled Parenting Equipment Information List

last updated: 09 Aug 09

tags : Equipment Resources

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