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are highly rated in safety by STiWa Great news from Maxi-Cosi as it announces the results for the Spring 2022 testing by ADAC, part of the Stiftung Warentest group, annual research session. In the results published for May 2022, Maxi-Cosi performed fantastically across three of the brand’s recent additions to the extensive range. Rating amongst the highest performers in the test were the revolutionary Maxi-Cosi Mica Pro Eco, the CabrioFix i-Size and brand hero Pearl 360, which were all awarded four stars. CabrioFix i-Size received four stars when used with both its dedicated base and with seat belt. This is the fifth time that StiWa has tested the Group 0+/1/2/3 car seat category, and as Maxi-Cosi have been listed amongst the highest performers each time, the team at Dorel Juvenile is extremely proud of this milestone. The judges were impressed with all of the seats ease of use for parents. The CabrioFix i-Size was voted the safest infant car seat in the Spring 2022 test gaining a full score of five starts for safety and was the winner in the Baby car seat category. Both the Mica Pro Eco and Pearl 360 were winners in the Baby/Toddler car seat category. This honour means that Pebble 360 and Pearl 360 are both test winners from the FamilyFix 360 trio. Marketing Manager of Maxi-Cosi in the UK and Ireland, Debbie Wakefield said: “To receive these accolades from an international testing foundation for three of our products is testament to the design and in-house testing of all of our car seats at Maxi-Cosi. We pride ourselves on the standard of our car seats and the safety that they provide as each is tested above and beyond the regulated requirements before it goes to market. These results confirm why we are a market leader in all areas of children’s travel. In the coming months we are excited to introduce more innovative products which raise the bar in safety standards in the UK and beyond.”
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Shnuggle founders receive MBEs from The Queen in Platinum Jubilee year
Shnuggle is celebrating with its founders, Sinead and Adam Murphy, with both receiving MBEs in a special year. The couple have been awarded Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to Trade and the Economy in Northern Ireland as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2022. The Queen’s Birthday Honours marks the extraordinary contributions and service of people across the United Kingdom from all walks of life. Shnuggle also celebrated a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2019 and held a special event attended by the Queen’s representative, David Lindsay HM Lord Lieutenant, in Co.Down. The company has created many opportunities for business and trade in Northern Ireland and Newtownards by raising its profile and providing jobs and opportunities for the local community. Now an 18-person strong team, Shnuggle also operates its own warehouse distributing products worldwide. Sinead Murphy MBE of Shnuggle, aged 44, said: “We are overjoyed to receive MBEs from The Queen in this platinum Jubilee year and we are delighted that our efforts in supporting trade and the economy in Northern Ireland have been recognised. Shnuggle will continue to grow and develop in the baby and nursery sectors and we are excited for future developments. We started with a simple purpose; to help keep babies safe, and we’ve led the way in making a baby’s first 12 months a relaxing and fun experience around the world. We have exciting plans for the future; Shnuggle really is a baby brand that is all grown up.” 6
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Harrogate expands
to meet demand
The organisers of Harrogate International Nursery Fair, which takes place from 16th to 18th October 2022 at the Harrogate Convention Centre, advises that space for the show it originally contracted is already fully booked, with five months still to go! Adrian Sneyd, show organiser, advises: “This year we moved to a new layout due to changes the venue were making, but such has been the early uptake for space that the first four halls are sold out with still many months to go. This is excellent news and quite unprecedented in recent years; but reinforces the support from the industry to move to an October time slot that will see both returning and new exhibitors alike. “The plan now is to open a new fifth hall which will allow the fair to expand to grow larger than last year and offer buyers more opportunities to see a larger selection of brands without the need for extensive travelling. Some of the returning brands haven’t been seen at Harrogate for a very long time, which is great news for all.” The new layout is all on one level with the halls closely connected making it easier for visitors to navigate quickly around the show. With additional space secured, there are now further opportunities for those who had previously not considered exhibiting. However, with space selling fast, the sooner booked, the better position will be secured. Adrian continues: “The show will now be permanently in October, a time when Harrogate – a popular UK tourist destination – is particularly busy. Therefore, I would strongly recommend that anyone planning to attend the show, both exhibitors and visitors, book accommodation early as bedroom space will be in high demand.” If you are a company wishing to exhibit at the show, please complete the online booking form with your space size enquiry and we will be able to offer options in the new hall layout on a first come, first served basis.
Full details are available on the website at www.nurseryfair.com
Cybex delighted to announce the safest seat tested
by ADAC The forward-facing Anoris T i-Size has been awarded as the best child car seat ever tested in its class according to Stiftung Warentest and ADAC. The first seat with an integrated full-body airbag achieved in the category “Kleinkind plus Kind” an unprecedented overall score of 1.5 as well as a top score of 0.9 in crash safety and 1.2 in the overall category “safety”. The test result illustrate the advantages of this new airbag technology with the CYBEX Anoris T i-Size demonstrating a better performance even compared to conventional rear-facing seats.
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