Hi Buddies,

Check out the link below; BubbleBum has made it into the Museum of Ideas and Inventions in Barcelona……we are truly honoured to be included

The MIBA

Hi Buddies,

Check out this recent review in a US magazine

Hi Buddies,

BubbleBum recently appeared in the Mum Sense magazine…….

BubbleBum rise to the Ryanair Challenge!

Dublin, 9^th December 2011: Following Ryanair’s announcement of plans to increase fees for checked in baggage on the airline, BubbleBum, the award winning manufacturer of an inflatable car booster seat, have today hit out at the airline for threatening children’s safety on roads.  The increased charges means that parents could now pay up to fifty euro to carry a car seat on the airline.

A spokesperson for BubbleBum said “While our booster seat can solve the problem for booster age children, these hikes in cost are a major problem for parents with children under the age of four.   50% of the car seats booked through car rental firms are unavailable at the point of pick while 50% of those that are available are unsuitable. This leaves a staggering 75% of children travelling without the correct restraint. Children are at least 59% safer when using the correct restraint. This is a moral issue which should be brought to the attention of Ryanair who are creating the potential for significantly reducing the safety of children on the roads while travelling here and abroad.”

 In retaliation against the inflated charges, BubbleBum have signed a last minute deal with Heatons to help parents avoid these extortionate costs.  This fully certified seat, weighing in at little over 1lb, can be easily inflated for use and deflated for storage in hand baggage.

‘Safety Mom’ sounds off on alarming new ratings

Hi Buddies,

Please see recent review from ‘Belly Beyond’ In New Zealand; many thanks Mr and Mrs Belly!!!

BubbleBum Booster Seat – portable, foldable, safety approved booster seat

 

Product Test – Waiheke Trip with the BubbleBum

A trip to Waiheke used to mean we carried at least one large car seat with us on the passenger ferry – the right thing to do to keep our kids safe of course, but what a HASSLE!!!

So it was no struggle for me to instantly see the benefits of the Bubble Bum Booster Seat.  It packs down to absolutely tiny so it fitted into my backpack and once at Matiaia it simply took a few puffs of air to blow it up and away we went!

Miss 6 felt ever so special being in a ‘big seat’ and I was relaxed in the knowledge that she was in a safety approved seat, with the seat belt straps exactly where they should be in the case of a crash.

It’s also handy to have in Mr Belly Beyond’s car for the time he picks her up from school.

Here’s the stuff you probably want to know:

 

 

Requirements for use: What age should my child be to use a BubbleBum?

A child should meet ALL of the following requirements in order to use ANY booster seat:

• Age between 4 to 11

• Weigh between 15-36 kgs

• Height up to 148cm or when child’s ears are above the back of the vehicle seat.

It is recommended that you keep your child in the lowest Group car seat until the maximum weight allowance for that restraint before moving up to the next Group.

 

Source: http://bellybeyond.blogspot.com/2011/10/bubblebum-booster-seat-portable.html

 

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses — deaths, injuries, and property damage — from crashes on the nation’s highways.

The Highway Loss Data Institute shares and supports this mission through scientific studies of insurance data representing the human and economic losses resulting from the ownership and operation of different types of vehicles and by publishing insurance loss results by vehicle make and model.

Click to read all about it!

Hi BubbleBum Buddies,

BubbleBum has been awarded a 2011 JPMA Innovation Award in America. This year’s JPMA Innovation Awards included many exciting, new and innovative products and BubbleBum was chosen out of more than 125 products which is a fantastic achievement!

2011 JPMA Innovation Award Recipient
Sponsored by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association

We would like to thank everyone at the JPMA for awarding BubbleBum with this Innovation Award

The BubbleBum Team

Hi Buddies,

Many of you may know Grainne has been nominated as one of the Finalists in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards for 2011. Why not check out what she had to say when she was recently interviewed by clicking on the following link:

Interview with Grainne

Good luck from all the BubbleBum Team

Thanks to The Natural Parent Magazine for their recent review, click on the link below to see what they say

Review by Natural Parent Magazine

 Hi Buddies,

We are delighted to announce that BubbleBum is now available in Malta and you will shortly find us in Homemate located in Mriehel Industrial Estate, Mriehel

Many thanks to Lisa and her team and we wish you every success

Hi Buddies,

BubbleBum is now in South Africa and we want to thank Birds n Bees and wish them every success for the future. They launch at the SARCDA Expo on Thursday 18 August so good luck from the BubbleBum Team…doesn’t the stand look fantastic:

Hi BubbleBum Buddies,

Please find to follow recent review of the BubbleBum and many thanks to welshmumof3 at www.mumofthreeboys.com

Saturday, 13 August 2011

BubbleBum – Booster seat

Just before the start of the school holidays I was sent a BubbleBum Booster Seat to review, perfect timing as the boys often travel in both my car, their dad’s car and other relatives cars.  It can be quite time consuming swapping car seats between cars and there’s always the times when you get offered a lift but can’t accept because you don’t have a car seat.  Safety is my top priority when it comes to the boys and the children I care for so I have always taken time when choosing car seats.  The older two have been using booster seats and high back boosters for a while now and although they are easy to move between cars we have been caught out a few times when we have forgotten to put the booster seat back in my car having been in dad of 3′s car the night before.  I was really surprised how compact the BubbleBum was when I unpacked it.  Luc and Trystan wanted to try it out straight away.  I took the BubbleBum out of the bag and inflated it really easily and quickly, without much effort.  That evening the older two were due to go to their karate lesson with their dad, so it was the first opportunity to use the BubbleBum.  We had a few arguments over who was going to use it first but we decided as Luc was the eldest he could use it first.When they returned a few hours I asked dad of 3 how they had got on with the BubbleBum.  Dad of 3 explained that there was a knack of putting the seat belt through the seat belt guides but once you got used to it, it was easy to do.  Luc said he liked the BubbleBum and that it was very comfortable.

The following week I had the opportunity to try the BubbleBum out in my car and this time Trystan used it.  I found it a bit fiddly to put the seat belt through the seat belt guides but once I had done this twice I found it easy.  Trystan enjoyed sitting in the BubbleBum as well.  That evening I decided to deflate the BubbleBum to see how easy it was.  Once I had opened the valve on the BubbleBum I had to apply a little bit of pressure and roll the BubbleBum up to make sure it was deflated fully and then closed the valve.

A couple of days later there was another opportunity to use the BubbleBum so I inflated the BubbleBum within a minute and it was ready to go.  I think we must have used the BubbleBum booster seat at least once a week since we received it and we have all been extremely pleased with how easy it is to inflate,use and deflate again.  We have used the BubbleBum booster seat in several makes and model of cars and have had no problem’s fitting it in any of them.   I have taken it with me under the pushchair and it has come in handy when we have given lifts to friends children.  I would highly recommend the BubbleBum Booster seat to anyone who has children aged between 4 years plus as a spare seat for grandparents car’s or if like us children travel in both parent’s cars.  The BubbleBum is lightweight, easy to store and easy to inflate and deflate.

The BubbleBum booster seat can be bought directly from BubbleBum for £29.99 with free postage to the UK and Ireland which I think is fantastic value for money given that it ensures your child’s safety when traveling in a car.

As part three of my travel with kids feature, here are two more fantastic products that are designed to make the whole ordeal experience a little easier.

Firstly, the Bubblebum car seat. This is another product that is definitely going to be taking up its rightful place in my suitcase. We’ve booked car seats with the hire car but this is still one prouct that I know will come in very handy. The Bubblebum compresses down into a small pouch and can be carried with you wherever you go. When you need to use it, you simply blow it up! Genious. It complies with all the safety regulations so it perfectly fine to use for older children who just need a booster seat. I won’t be using it for the toddler, but the big one has already put it to good use when she’s been picked up from school by other parents etc. The plan is to take it with us, stash is under the buggy and if she wants to ride home at a different time with my parents or one of my sisters, there is no need for us all to trek back to our car to change car seats. She just inflates her Bubblebum (!) and she’s away. Simple.  As always, I shall be posting a follow up review to the Bubblebum car seat once we return.

The second travel essential we have been lucky enough to review is for the big one again, although I have a feeling I may be pinching it at some point. The Sound Asleep speaker pillow is a great idea- it shapes around your shoulders and has little speakers built in close to the ears. This means the big one can listen to books on CD or any of her favourite music during the flight or car journeys. We’ve yet to try this out on a journey but the big one has tried the cushion at home and it looks like  a good fit. Its not suitable for kids under 5 so, again, the toddler won’t be using this. My only reservation is the volume of the speakers and whether or not it will disturb fellow passengers. We shall see. On the plus side, its way more comfortable than headphones so that could be a major plus. Once again, I shall be posting a follow up review.

Hi Buddies,

Please see below a recent review from the great folk at The Parenting Connection

The Best Products for Traveling With Kids

BubbleBum Inflatable Booster

Are you traveling with little ones in near future? Do you have travel products that you like to bring that make your life easier?  Here are a few of my favorites!

BubbleBum Inflatable Booster Seat

This is one of my newest favorites – it’s an inflatable booster seat that is still completely compliant with all safety standards.  It’s small and lightweight, thus perfect for traveling, or as a spare booster seat.

source: www.theparentingconnection.com

 

BubbleBum recently became a TV star thanks to all the folk at Kiddicare

Check out the video below

Hi BubbleBum Buddies, check out the video and comments on our recent award

Tots To travel Just Go Award

Thank you thank you thank you

BubbleBum. Our review of the Inflatable Travel Booster Seat.

Hi BubbleBum Buddies,

Please see a recent review by clicking on the link below:

BubbleBum Review

The BubbleBum Team

Hello BubbleBum USA Fans! It’s official, you can now order on our USA website http://www.bubblebum.us via either PayPal or Amazon. If you have any problems, questions or suggestions, please email us at info@bubblebum.us.

The BubbleBum Team

BubbleBum US is almost ready for sale!  We are hoping to have the product available to US customers online in just a few days!  Hold tight, we’re trying to make everything seamless so that your purchasing experience is easy!  Best, The BubbleBum Team