The best baby products from Dragons’ Den

Dragons Den

by Emily Gilbert |
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Thousands of us across the country regularly enjoy switching on BBC One when the long-running Dragons' Den is airing and sofa-critiquing brave entrepreneurs as they pitch for investment in front of Peter Jones, Sara Davies and co.

If you're a fan of the show, it'll come as no surprise to you that The Den has featured a lot of baby brands from the wonderful to the whacky, but it can be easy to lose track of some of the impressive products that have appeared on the show. To help jog your memory, here are some of our favourites...

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Dribble Proof Lip & Cheek Balm For Babies & Children1 of 12

Dribble Proof Lip & Cheek Balm For Babies & Children

Designed to help soothe and moisturise the dry and chapped lips of babies and toddlers, this balm is made with organic jojoba and shea butter. The handy Toddle Toggle means you can clip it to bags and buggies so it’s easy to find when you need it most.

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Toto Sleep

Worn by children from six months, the Toto Sleep is a bracelet that sends alerts to mums and dads through an app on their phone when their youngster is sleepy. The soft and adjustable strap is comfy for children to wear and easy to clean.

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Little Hoppa Baby Bouncer

The very first alternative to plastic versions, this wooden baby bouncer is suitable from 6-24+ months. The compact design is made with non-toxic materials and includes a bead rail, spinner toy, bear toy and tree teethers.

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Nimble Milk Buster

Say goodbye to cloudy and smelly baby bottles with Nimble Milk Buster. With just two sprays in water, it'll gets rid of milk fat and proteins from the plastic of your baby's bottles, leaving them clean and fresh.

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Matchstick Monkey Ludo Lion

Launched with the help of dragon Touker Suleyman, Matchstick Monkey is an easy-to-grip teether ergonomically designed to reach right to the source of the teething pain with bumps on the back of the head to stimulate and massage sore gums.

It’s also the winner of multiple Mother&Baby awards!

Shnuggle Dreami Moses Basket6 of 12

Shnuggle Dreami Moses Basket

They may not have ended up partnering with a dragon but we're big fans of Shnuggle all the same. Their Moses basket and stand has breathable 3D mesh covers and ventilated base for airflow plus an easy-to-clean and hypoallergenic base. Larger than standard Moses Baskets, it's suitable from birth to six months.

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Wonderbly

One of the biggest Dragons’ Den success stories to date, with Wonderbly you can put your child in their very own personalised picture book for an extra special story time.

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EasyMat MiniMax

Keep mess to a minimum with this suction plate which has five points of suction that work on any smooth surface. It has folding sides, a sealed lid and handy carry case meaning it's a fab option for lunch on the go.

Cuddledry 'Hands-free' baby towel9 of 12

Cuddledry 'Hands-free' baby towel

The Cuddledry is a baby towel that attaches to the parent like an apron, keeping you dry and allowing you to lift and wrap your baby quickly and easily. Just pop the hood over your baby's head, and simply cuddle them dry.

Pretty Mama Nursing Oversized Jumper10 of 12

Pretty Mama Nursing Oversized Jumper

A feminine, functional and an easy-to-wear option for nursing mums, this oversized jumper opens discreetly with two diagonal zips either side for comfortably breastfeeding your baby.

Baby Grow Keepsake Bear11 of 12

Baby Grow Keepsake Bear

A timeless way to treasure your child's younger years, each bear is made of baby clothes you can't bear to part with. Lovingly handmade, simply send enough material according to the provided guidelines and wait up to four weeks to receive your special bear.

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Cheeky Chompers

Although they didn't win investment on the show, Cheeky Chompers founders (and mums) Julie and Amy have seen great success with their award-winning Neckerchew - a chewy teething dribble bib which is both stylish and hygienic.

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