Don’t miss out on the June edition of Nursery Today! Packed with pages of news, views and hot products.
IN OUR FEATURES/SPOTLIGHT SECTION: This month we focus on Sleeptime (page 20), Car Seats (page 28) and shine the light on Highchairs (page 50).
IN OUR RETAIL SECTION: With Car Seats featured this month, over in our Retailer Interview, starting on page 34, independent retailer Jeff Mills discusses how Baby & Co built its trusted reputation within the car seat sector, the continued rise of extended rear facing, and why expert guidance and education remain essential for today’s families.
INTERVIEWS: Starting on page 12 Nursery Today speaks with Ergobaby CEO and CMO Herbie Calves about the company’s journey, the thinking behind the rebrand and the trends shaping the future of babywearing. We also caught up with Commercial Director Leonie Hayward (page 16) to reflect on the company’s journey so far, the milestones and challenges that have shaped the business, and how the team is marking its landmark 30th anniversary while continuing to look ahead to the future of the nursery market.
With Sleeptime featured this month, we also take time out to chat with Category Director for Nursery at RKW LTD, Mike Acton, who has a clear view of how the sleeptime category continues to evolve for modern families. From the continued success of bedside cribs through to the growing demand for smart monitoring technology, he discusses how brands including Chicco and Hubble are responding to changing consumer expectations, and how RKW is supporting retailers across this increasingly important category (page 26).
As the car seat sector continues to evolve, brands are placing greater focus on combining safety, innovation, and everyday practicality for modern families. In our interview starting on page 28, Michael De-Cotis, UK Sales Director at JoviKids, discusses the brand’s growth journey, the importance of consumer education, and how new technology is helping make child car seat safety simpler and more reassuring for parents.
With Car Seats a prominent feature this month, Nursery Today also gained insights from Cybex’s General Manager, Luke Burns (page 41), Nuna’s Product Manager, James Ward (page 32), plus Cozy n Safe’s Operations Manager Warren Stokes (page 48).
We also discuss on page 47 Extended Rear Facing with Axkid’s Managing Director Jayne Caul to gain further understanding on why rear facing remains central to the brand’s mission, how Axkid is supporting retailers and parents with vital safety education, and the exciting innovations shaping the future of child passenger safety.
You will also find within this month’s pages our Highchairs spotlight feature where over on page 52 hauck’s Head of Sales – UK & Ireland, Helen Robinson discusses why the Alpha+ continues to resonate with modern families, how consumer expectations within the highchair category are evolving, and why adaptability, sustainability and emotional connection remain more important than ever.
COVER STORY: Prestige Sleep explores how children’s sleep needs change at every stage of their journey and why choosing the right mattress can support safety, comfort, wellbeing and long-term value for families. Turn to page 18 to find out more.
PLUS: Our contributors this month bring you articles of interest. Pramland’s John Barker (page 14) delivers a frank assessment of the challenges facing independent retailers in 2026. Despite growing turnover, expanding market share and attracting more customers than ever, John argues that rising costs and relentless pricing pressures are making it increasingly difficult to achieve sustainable profitability.
Over on page 58 this month Jonathan Feingold gives an insightful overview exploring the unique dynamics shaping Japan’s baby products market.
RETAILERS AND SUPPLIERS: if you have news or views that you would like considered for inclusion in the next issue, please email Editor Penny Franks at penny@lemapublishing.co.uk
