PANDA & PING’S NEW BABY RANGE
Meet Lenny Lion and Henri Hippo
One of the things we love about showcasing new and upcoming British brands on Fussy Bird is watching those brands go from strength to strength. So we were excited to find out that Panda & Ping (read more about them in Brands We Love) have extended their range of pyjamas and bed linen to include a new pram blanket, new baby rompers and a fitted cotbed sheet. They’ve also added to their menagerie with two new bold and colourful characters, Lenny Lion and Henri Hippo. It’s all still designed, printed and made in Britain, with super-soft machine-washable cotton jersey and thoughtful details to ensure little ones are cosy and comfortable.
We’re not the only ones with our eye on them, either, as Panda & Ping have been nominated in both the Mumii Awards 2016 (for Best of British for Toddler for their pyjamas and also the Best Blanket category) and the Little London Awards 2016 in their Best Fashion Brand category and Best Baby Essential – again for their original and brilliant jumbo blanket, with its endless uses. Check it out here. Wowsers. One to watch indeed.
We can’t wait to see what’s next for Panda & Ping.
See the complete range at pandaping.com
Pram Blanket with colourful binding and towelling on the reverse, just in case.
Pram Blanket in a Bag. A great travel blanket, playmat and with a handy drawstring bag for trinkets and treasures.
Lenny the Lion baby romper. Colourful cuffs and plenty of growing room.
Happy toes in the Henri Hippo baby romper.
Lenny Lion fitted cotbed sheet: super-soft for a good night’s sleep (fingers crossed).
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