Grünspecht

GRÜNSPECHT is a German manufacturer of warming products as well as soothing and care items for the family. The company was founded in 1994 and now offers more than 135 products.

Where GRÜNSPECHT comes from

• In 1994, Armin Herker founded ‘Kirschkern Naturprodukte GbR’ in Heidenheim after discovering cherry-stone cushions during market research for his then employer
• Moved to Ingolstadt in 1998 and renamed GRÜNSPECHT Naturprodukte
• Today, GRÜNSPECHT Naturprodukte GmbH is based in Karlskron/Brautlach and, according to the company, has more than 35 employees

How the products are made

• According to GRÜNSPECHT, most products are made in Germany and Europe
• Works with workshops for people with disabilities
• The hot-water bottle, dummy, teething ring and finger toothbrush are made of natural rubber; the hot-water bottle cover is made of cotton

The range at Taiga

• Hot-water bottles: 0.6 litres for babies and toddlers, 2 litres for children and adults, made to BS 1970:2012
• Dummies: three sizes, 0 to 6, 6 to 18 and from 18 months
• Teething ring and teething animal: teething ring with a textured surface
• Finger toothbrush: one massage side and one cleaning side
• Baby print kit: two tubs containing 150 g of impression material each, made in Germany

Use and care

Fill hot-water bottles with water no warmer than 50 °C; the cover is washable at 30 °C. Sterilise the dummy by boiling it for 5 minutes before first use.