Bambino Mio
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Bambino Mio is a brand of reusable nappies,[1] sold by a company of the same name based in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, UK. Bambino Mio nappies are widely used in the UK, and are sold in more than 70 countries.[2]
As well as nappies, the company sells related products such as nappy liners and covers,[3] potty training pants, baby wipes, baby powder and laundry detergent.
History
Bambino Mio was founded in 1997 by husband and wife Guy and Jo Schanschieff,[4] after noting similar businesses in New York and Australia.[5] The couple set up a reusable nappy laundry service from their home in Northampton, UK, and started to sell reusable nappies (Cloth diapers) and associated products directly to parents through mail order under the name Bambino Mio.[6] In 2007, Bambino Mio was presented with two Northamptonshire Business Excellence awards.[7]
Founders
Guy Schanschieff was awarded an MBE in the 2011 New Year Honours List for his services to business.[6][8] In 2003 he founded the Nappy Alliance, an association which represents manufacturers and distributors of reusable nappies when dealing with political affairs and local government. In 2014 Schanschieff is Chairman of the Alliance.
Awards
Bambino Mio has received a number of consumer awards, including:
- Loved by Parents Awards 2013 – Best Ethical Brand – GOLD[9]
- Junior Design Awards 2013 – Best Reusable Nappy – Shortlisted[10]
- Prima Baby Reader Awards 2013 – GOLD[11]
- Australian Mother and Baby Magazine Awards 2012 –Reusable nappy of the Year- SILVER[12]
References
Books
- Pollock, Claire & Silvester, Liz, 'Kids Superbrands' (2006)
- Rachel Bridge: My Big Idea: 30 Successful Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Found Inspiration. Kogan Page Publishers, 2010, ISBN 978-0-7494-6185-0, S. 112– (google.com).
External Links
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- ↑ "The 50 Best Baby Products". The Independent.
- ↑ "New Year’s honours for two captains of industry". Lutterworth Mail.
- ↑ http://www.juniormagazine.co.uk/interiors-and-lifestyle-awards/best-eco-nappy-2011/6538-2.html
- ↑ "East Midland’s Bambino Mio Are Export Success!". International Trade.
- ↑ "Northampton business in line for Champions award". Creative Natch.
- ↑ a b "Guy Schanschieff awarded MBE". Midland Business News.
- ↑ "Prize night for successful businesses". Northampton Chronicle.
- ↑ Reillym Jonathan. "Top Guy and Ann lead the way in county in the New Year's Honours list". Herald & Post, 5 July 2011.
- ↑ "Award Winners", Loved by Parents
- ↑ "2013 Shortlist" Question Everything in London
- ↑ "Gold Winner --- Reusable nappy" Baby Expert.
- ↑ "Mother and Baby Magazine awards.