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Today’s post written by Anna

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With the summer months now only a wee little hop, skip and jump away, sourcing an ultra gorgeous summer wardrobe for your little person is as easy as taking a stroll through the pages of The Little Kidz Closet – www.thelittlekidzcloset.com.au. Proprietor Lesley has sublime taste in kids fashion and has stocked her boutique with seriously lush summer clothing – your kids are going to look gorgeous!

Right now is a fabulous time to be putting together a summer wardrobe from the Little Kidz Closet too, as KidStyleFile readers can make the most of FREE postage on all clothing orders over $100.00 (excluding postage). Please note that the free postage offer isn’t available on larger items in store unless specified. You simply need to collect up your goodies and enter code ‘KSFPOST’ at checkout to redeem until 31 October 2010.

So how to spend $100.00 on clothing at The Little Kidz Closet? Easy! First stop for me is the new arrivals section of the store where you will find a gathering of the very latest in kids fashion.  The very fine threads from Heavenly Creatures are there in their summertime glory.  The Little Trees are there too with a gorgeous array of summer dresses for your little lady. I love the Maxi Dress and the Summer Sprite Dress – in fact I love them all!

Another stunning feature of the new arrivals section is the arrival of Tea Princess for summer. Each season this designer label delights again and again with beautiful, delicate feminine clothing for your little princess. This summer collection has some beautiful items including the Blush Maxi Dress- which is in my mind, simply divine!  In addition to the new arrivals, to fill up your basket you can also shop from the sale section with up to 50% off some great past season items including some rocking prices on Tommy Rocket for your little man. Enjoy!

1. Bird Cage Mobile $65.00
2. Three Little Trees Maxi Dress $59.95
3. Three Little Trees Summer Sprite Dress $49.95
4. Heavenly Creatures Shirred Polka Dot $39.95
5. Little Miss J Ivory Heart Singlet RRP $39.95 
6. Miss Ruby May Posy Doll – May $59.95
7. Frankie Ray Kids Sunglasses Flash $29.95
8. Little Lamb Jewellery baby lamb bangle $80.00
9. Three Little Trees Divine Dress $54.95
10. Tea Princess Blush Maxi $89.95
11. Frankie Ray Kids Sunglasses Sassy Red $29.95

The Little Kidz Closet stock products from the following brands: adorning al, Alex & Charli, An Angel at my Table, Antons Lane, Ani & Trio, Baby Kas, Baby Legs, Bebe by Minihaha, Bloom, boodalee, Bosco Bear, BugRugs, Busybee Friends, Buttons by LouLou, Cariboo, Cici Art Factory, Cocoon Clothing, Cot Couture, Cubby Canvas, Dingsbums, Dotty Spot Designs, Ecococoon, Forwalls, Fresh Baked, G for George, Giimmo, Green Lullaby, Heavenly Creatures, IDC Kids, Innate Gear, IVI, Jacob & Bonomi, Kas Kids,Kid Kraft, Kouch, Left Hand Make, Lelbys Bean Chairs, Lilly & Lolly, Lindy Loo, Linea 1930, Little Chillies, Little Lamb, Little Light House,  Little Miss J, littlenest, Look at the Wall, Lovestamp, Mini by Angi Mac, MiniMi, Miss Ruby May, Missimoo Designs, Monstar Kids, NurseryWorks, ooMoo Kids, Pickle, Pirouette Pettiskirts,  Pooki & Co, Puggyhouse, Raggidy Rag Dolls, Rondeau Industries, Seed Organic, SleepiSpaces Stickytiki, Tea Princess, Teeny Me, Three Little Trees, Tommy Rocket, Touchwood Furniture, Treehouse, Two Belles, Ubabub, Urban Nest Designs, Vivi Celebrations, Walnut Melbourne, Whimsy, Zuny Classic and Zzzoolight.

The Little Kidz Closet postage charges start at $7.50. Clothing orders over $150.00 are shipped free of charge. Visit The Little Kidz Closet Information page for full details

Today’s post written by Anna

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It appears a tradition has been started in our family. My little girl has twice been gifted a special toy tea set at Christmas from her doting Aunty, the first one was a present while she was still in utero! Because of my shared love of a cup of tea and the beautiful role-playing fun that blossoms around a tiny tea set, this is one tradition I love and want to continue. So, in expectation of what’s in store for Christmas, here’s a little roundup of what’s currently on the market (*wink, wink* dearest Aunty!)

You will find a gorgeous array of tin tea sets for little people, many presented in a lovely matching suitcase. There are sets made from wood like the gorgeous one from Plan Toys and colourful ceramic ones too. There are fabric sets that come in a matching carry bag, or how about a cute knitted set?  For a unique handmade tea set you might like to check out the collection of sets at Etsy – there are also patterns if you are handy enough with some crochet needles yourself?!

If you have a little man who would like to share in the fun of a tea party, there is a gorgeous Blue Sailboat Design. Or if you are a collector yourself (and money is no obstacle) you might like to check out these vintage and antique toy tea sets – what an amazing collection! Set the scene for some special Tea Parties with Mae’s gorgeous repositionable fabric stickers on your walls, or the Mini Mae collection to get you in the mood for a cuppa, wherever you take them.

1. Mae Tea Time Mini Stickers $19.95 at Mae
   
2. Mae Tea Time Wall Stickers $79.95 at Mae
   
3. Little Styles Tin Tea Set – Pink Flower $57.95 at Little Styles
   
4. Baby’s Got Style Tin Tea Set in Suitcase – Pink $54.95 at Baby’s Got Style
   
5. Plan Toys – Wooden Tea Set $49.99 at Metro Mum
6. Lark Cornishware Classic Knitted Tea Set $79.95 at Lark
   
7. Dyles My first tea party playbag $38.95 at Little Styles
   
8. Sparkle T Spotti tea set $52.95 at Little Styles
9. Lark Pink Spotty Floral Knitted Tea Set $69.95 at Lark
   
10. Cuckoo Nest Handmade Tea Set $79.00 at Lark

Please check individual sites for shipping details, and always remember to look at KidStyleFile’s All Current Deals page to make sure you’re getting the best deal available.

Post written by Miki

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There’s a new – and very smart – kid on the block when it comes to buying gorgeous, sustainable gear for your little one: Sustainababy – www.sustainababy.com.au.  Proprietor Laura has stocked her shelves with only the best quality ethically produced and environmentally friendly products from Australasia and abroad.

Not only are the products at Sustainababy easy on the planet, they’re also very easy on the eye!  Great design is a notable feature of Sustainababy’s offerings; check out this children’s furniture and these beautiful slings, and if it’s children’s fashion you’re after then you’ve definitely come to the right place as there’s a huge range here, and it’s all absolutely gorgeous!  I can personally recommend the Merino Kids Hoodie in dark periwinkle (#6 below) as both my boys have it and love it.  I also love Baobab’s new summer collection (now in organic cotton) plus Sustainababy are the exclusive Aussie stockists of the adorable Ecobudz range of onesies and tees.

At the moment there’s a fantastic winter clearance sale with up to 60% off stock including Ecoboo, miller&harry, Merino Kids and Purebaby. You can also take an *extra* 10% off store-wide by entering the discount code ‘ecostyle‘ at checkout until 8 October 2010. You’ll also want to sign up to Sustainababy’s super loyalty program to receive FREE gift wrapping and discounts storewide. Save money and save the planet, what could be better?!

Discounted prices below are valid using the code ‘ecostyle’ until 8 October 2010 only.

1. Lou & Olly Vintage Blanket, from $163.59 less 10% = $147.23
2. Miller & Harry Floriade Singlet White, $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
3. Green Bean Miss Molly Dress, $49.95 less 10% = $44.95
4. Miller & Harry Ruffle Shoulder Onesie, $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
5. Green Been Short Sleeve Tee, $39.95 less 10% = $35.95
6. Merino Kids Hoodie – Dark Periwinkle, $65.95 $49.95 less 10% = $44.95
7. Ecobudz Short Sleeve Babygrow – Yellow/Green Dino, $34.95 less 10% = $31.45
8. Ecobudz Short Sleeve Babygrow – Pink/Purple Bug, $34.95 less 10% = $31.45
9. Left Hand Make Soar Swing, $55.00 less 10% = $49.50
10. Merino Kids Newborn Merino Sleepbag – Dark Blossom, $109.95 less 10% = $98.95
11. Little Pumpkin Organics range, from $18.95 less 10% = $17.05
12. Serena & Lily Flax/Sky Blue Market Sling, $199.95 less 10% = $179.95

Sustainababy stocks the following sustainable, eco friendly or ethically produced brands: aiden + anais, Albetta Pure, Aromababy, Aromaplay, Baby Beehinds, Baby Bjorn, Baby Legs, Baobab, Belkiz, Billie Goat Soap, Cheeky Little Soles, Dandelion, Ecoboo, Ecobudz, Ecopeko, Ellaroo, FlatOut Bears, Green Bean, Gumdrop, Gypsy Kids, Hess Spielzeug, Innate, Kaitler Marketing, Left Hand Make, Little Chipipi, Little Pumpkin Organics, Lou&Olly, Merino Kids, Miller & Harry, Moltex, Paper Tiger, Purebaby, Real Nappies, Rockin’ Green Detergent, Serena & Lily, Smart Baby, Uimi and Woolly Wugs.

Sustainababy ships Australia-wide for a flat rate of $9.95 next day delivery (excepting rural areas which make take a day or two longer – please read the shipping page for more info).  Orders over $150 will receive FREE shipping.  Exceptionally large items have their shipping cost factored into the price; these are clearly marked. See here for further details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Ok, admit it: who here is a geek?  I will freely admit to having many geekish tendancies, but I married a no-holds-barred-would-go-to-trekkie-conventions-if-he-could kind of geek, so our poor children had no chance of avoiding our combined geeky genes.

One store I’ve used several times to buy geek presents for my husband is ThinkGeek – www.thinkgeek.com.  Based in the USA, ThinkGeek stocks every bit of geek paraphernalia known to humankind including a big range of gear for the junior geeks in the family.

Whether your baby geek needs a Winkel to chew on, or your toddler geek needs a gyroscopic snack bowl, you’ll find it at ThinkGeek Kids.  You’ll also find Robot & Ninja Matryoshka Nesting Dolls (and why not?), plus Mario Bros dress up costumes, origami paper napkins and much much more.  For myself I’m planning to snap up the SmartHook stroller smartphone holder, because being a geeky mama I obviously need to be emailing and updating my facebook status via iPhone while I’m on the go with my geeklings.

ThinkGeek ship internationally using DHL and UPS.  You can get a shipping quote at checkout just before you input your payment details. See here for further details.

Post written by Angela

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Someone once said that “you can never have too many shoes or too many bags”. I’ve updated that for family life to “you can never have too many books or too much storage”! Bringing new life into your home energises and fills the space in every single way. Your little person may be small, but their possessions are not. Good storage solutions help you keep things in order (your sanity included!).

Fiona Chandler, the brains and beauty behind Fiona Kate storage – www.fionakate.com.au – is one person who knows just how important storage is: she has four kids to her credit!

In response to her own needs and a gaping hole in the market for good looking, robust and affordable storage options, Fiona developed her own range. Starting with toddler tough storage boxes – made of plastic coated corrugated card you can stand on, sit on and wipe clean – she quickly expanded her range and now offers sacks (just the thing for Santa’s goodies! I’m also thinking the boxes will be great for giving and then storing gifts in!), string bags and labels as well as wire postie racks and newspaper-style display racks perfect for displaying kid’s artwork.

Fiona’s collection now has a loyal following of mums and stylists alike: Fiona Kate pieces regularly appear in shelter magazine photoshoots, and Fiona is such a style master that her home was featured in Home Beautiful magazine.

Grab yourself a piece of the action and receive FREE postage, Australia-wide, until 1 October 2010. Enter code ‘kidstylefile‘ at checkout to redeem. Sign up for the wonderful Fiona Kate newsletter to receive lots of kid craft and DIY ideas each month and to be the first to hear about special offers.

From top left in rows:

1.  Wire Postie Rack $179.95
2.  Fiona Kate Simple Gorgeous Storage Boxes from $14.95-$125.95; Fiona Kate Label Stickers $12.95-$29.95
3.  Fiona Kate Simple Gorgeous Storage Boxes from $14.95-$125.95; Fiona Kate Label Stickers $12.95-$29.95
4.  Fiona Kate Major Sack (perfect for Santa’s storage!) $21.95
5.  Fiona Kate Simple Gorgeous Storage Boxes from $14.95-$125.95; Fiona Kate Label Stickers $12.95-$29.95
6.  Wire Rack Poster Grid $69.95
7.  Fiona Kate Celebration Labels $29.95
8.  Fiona Kate Simple Gorgeous Storage Boxes from $14.95-$125.95; Fiona Kate Label Stickers $12.95-$29.95
9.  Fiona Kate Simple Gorgeous Storage Boxes from $14.95-$125.95; Fiona Kate Label Stickers $12.95-$29.95

Fiona Kate delivery charges start at $7.50 Australia-wide. Fiona Kate also ship internationally daily. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Post written by Leah

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I think all of us have one baby item that we can absolutely never give up; one that has made life super easy; one that has been a dream to use and you would happily recommend it to all of your friends. Mine is my ERGObaby carrier. My husband and  I spend most of our weekends outdoors, and even though Master R is now 4 and Miss N 2 are now both solid walkers, both  request the ERGObaby to rest their legs in when they become tired.I’m just nuts about it and even go to the lengths of buying one for friends when they have their babies.

For the last few months I have been holding my breathe in anticipation of the Australian release of the ERGObaby Performance Carrier. The ERGObaby Performance has been designed with our weekend exploits in mind. The longer body (a whole 2cm longer that the standard range) and waistband (13cm longer) make it the perfect carrier to accommodate my two toddlers and the breathable mesh lining and ‘CoolMax’ panel will keep us cool and comfortable regardless of the temperature. It’s even perfect for the beach as it can be carried through water with no problems at all and dries super quick.

Like all ERGObaby carriers, the Performance can be worn in 3 easy to use positions: front, hip and back. With the use of a Heart 2 Heart insert you can even use it from birth right through to toddler-hood. The award-winning ergonomic design means no sore back or shoulders (something I can vouch for after carrying 4 year old Master R up a GIGANTIC hill last night in my ERGObaby Sport!) and you can carry your little one right up until they hit 20kg!

The ERGObaby Performance Carrier is available to buy now from Babes In Arms – www.babesinarms.com.au – together with the new ERGObaby Cargo Pack. Get in quick to avoid disappointment – the entire range sold out in the first month of release in the US. Babes in Arms will express post all carriers directly to Australian addresses FREE of charge.

ERGObaby Carrier, Grey Performance $199.00
ERGObaby Carrier, Spring Green Performance $199.00
ERGObaby Cargo Pack, Performance Black $59.00

Babes in Arms ship Australia wide using Australia Post.  Orders valued less than $30, cost $14 Express Post Shipping or $7.00 Regular Post Shipping within Australia.  Orders valued between $30 and $50 cost $12 Express Post Shipping or $6.00 Regular Post Shipping within Australia.  All orders over $50 are shipped via Express Post for FREE.  For full shipping details, including International Orders, see here.