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Post written by Angela

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If you want a truly unique gift for your little Master or Miss then the new personalised books from Mooo – www.mooo.com.au – are just the ticket. Suitable for pre-school to early primary kids, these super cute 28-page large format (27cm x 21cm) softcover books follow the story of an imminent party in which the kooky characters (ping-pong playing vegetables and skateboarding doughnuts, no less!) await your child’s presence and call them by name on every single page.

Fun and educational, and sure to tickle your little one’s fancy, Mooo personalised books are priced at $29.95 and will make a great present under the tree this Christmas.  Stay tuned for more varieties coming soon.

Mooo design and sell an extensive range of personalised clothing, bags, labels, wooden puzzles, invitations and cards, canvas wall art, wall stickers, calendars, diaries, stationery and now personalised books.

Mooo postal charges start at a super low $2.90 Australia-wide. Orders over $200.00 are shipped free, Australia-wide. Read the Mooo Ordering/Delivery page for full details.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Welcome to the week KidStyleFile readers! I hope you had a brilliant weekend. Ours was filled with many of our favourite things: a birthday party, a spot of fishing, hanging with family and of course, what weekend with little people would be complete without a whole lot of playing?! An exciting new store which has just burst in to the online world, perfect for play with little people *every* day of the week is Just Toy’n Around – www.justtoynaround.com.au.

Catering for babies and kids from from birth right up to 10 years, Just Toy’n Around is a virtual playground stocked full to overflowing with over  650 quality toys and products from over 60 designer brands including (deep breath now!):  Agoo, Alex Toys, Automoblox, Big Jigs, Bluebird & Honey, Brainy Baby, BRIO, Calafant, Carter’s. Crocodile Creek, Discoveroo, Djeco, Edan Rose, Educo, Envirotrend, Felt Creations, Fisher Price, Fun Factory, HABA, Hape, Heimess, Ital Trike, Jaggers’c Closet, Janod, Junior Tradesman, Just Toy’n Around, KatyJane Designs, Kid O, Kiddieland, Kidsonroof, Ladybird, Lamaze, Lark, Le Toy Van, Leap Frog, Lilliputiens, Little Pumpkin, Little Tikes, Mamas & Papas, Mattel, Mecollie Designs, Mega Blocks, Mechano, Melissa & Doug, Mexx shoes, Mishi Design, Mokoh Design, Mother Garden, Mother Hen, Next, Okiedog, Old Navy, Plan Tos, Pop Out World, Poss Bloss, Quercetti, Radio Flyer, Ready 2 Learn, Santoys, Sevi, Sparkle T, Step 2, Stirlingfox GoPlay, Sylvanian Families, Tacker Tracker, The Little Experience, Tiger Tribe, Viking Toys, Vtech and World Alive.

To celebrate their launch, Just Toy’n Around have marked down a lovely lot of quality toys and gifts by up to 60% off in their Bargain Corner, and, of course, KSF readers get extra sugar in their bowl: all orders $30+ will receive FREE postage Australia-wide. To redeem enter ‘KSF2010‘ at checkout until midnight on  31 October 2010. Just Toy’n Around also have a great Kid’s Club where you can download free colouring pages and kids activities, and a loyalty club, newsletter, as well as competitions for parents. Sign me up!

One. Mother Garden Sweet Red Strawberry Kitchen $289.95
Two. Bluebird & Honey Panda Gift Set $39.95 on sale for $29.95
Three. Just Toy’n Around Red Polka Dot Summer Fun Shoes $19.95 on sale for $15.00
Four. Just Toy’n Around Pink Owls Clutch Bags $19.95
Five. Agoo H2O Water Bottle & Leg Warmer Set Butterfly Burst $29.95
Six. Discoveroo 5 Sided Cube Activity Centre $45.95
Seven. The Little Experience Create It Baby’s First Canvas Set $25.95
Eight. Radio Flyer Classic Red Tricycle $139.95
Nine. Djeco Caramel Pull Along Puppy Dog $32.95
Ten. Mother Garden Wild Strawberry Breakfast Tea & Toaster Set $89.95
Eleven. Vtech First Steps Baby Walker $79.99 on sale for $69.99

Just Toy’n Around postage starts at $9.95 for orders up to 3kg. For complete ordering and delivery information, including arranging international shipping, please see here.

Post written by Angela

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Whether you’re expecting your first baby, or have a whole brood in the nest already, I’m sure you’ll agree that there is almost nothing more fun than decorating your child’s room. From preparing the nursery for your little one’s arrival, upgrading from nursery to ‘big kid room’, or making a fun play room, there’s a lot to enjoy in this pleasurable task , which activates our deeply instinctive drive to protect and nurture our young.

Babies and kids spend a lot of time on the floor – crawling, playing, reading, drawing - so it’s important to start from the ground up and give good thought to floor coverings to maximise their comfort.

Dedicated baby and kids interiors store My First Room- www.myfirstroom.com.au is a one-stop-shop for everything you need to have your kid’s room looking incredible, and they have just received a bounty of the most deliciously gorgeous rugs I have ever seen for babies and kids; I have never seen so many fabulous rugs all in the one place – there are over 30 designs to choose from! Choose from classic, fun, themed and ultra-stylish rugs hand made from 100% cotton, silk or wool in an assortment of textures ranging from hand hooked cotton with both high and low piles through to the luxuriously soft tufted flannel and silks .

All rugs are currently available in sizes 80 cm w x 140cm and 140cm x 230cm, and selected designs will soon be available in size 120cm x 180cm. Prices range from $295-$325.

Check the My First Room blog for lots of news and decorating ideas, and swing by the sale section to pick up some bargain Eeni Meeni Miini Moh and Huckleberry Lane sleepwear, Penny Scallan and Whimsy bed linen.

My First Room stock baby and kids decor, bed linen, furniture, soft furnishings, clothing, accessories and gifts from brands including: aden + anais, Alimrose, Anton’s Lane, Babylicious, Bertini, Bholu, Bloom Baby, Boyle Industries, Branberry, Brio, Bubba Blue, Carina Sherlock, Cheeky Little Soles, Cocolini, Cocoon Couture, Cold Coffee, Crocodile Creek, Danish By Design, Dobbin & Drum Toys, Dwell Studio, Dwell Studio, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Gelati Art, Gertie and Me, Gypsy Kids, Haba, Huckleberry Lane, Ikaboo, In Your Room, Jiggle & Giggle, Kalamazoo Kidz, Kaloo, Kas Kids, Lambykins, Laura Ashley, Lauren Hinkley, Lauren Hinkley, Leander, Lilly & Lolly, Linen n Things, Little Chipipi, Little House
Little Ones, Living Textiles Company, Lullaby Linen, Madras Link, Mae, Mamas & Papas, Mecollie Designs, Minic Australia, My First Room, Mylc, Oeuf Nursery Furniture, Penny Scallan, Pennyroyal Creek, Red Plum, Sigikids, Sigikids, Sooki LaLa, Sprout Gallery, Sunbury, Tiger Tribe, Tin Lid Designs, Treehouse, Urban Nest Designs and Whimsy.

My First Room delivery charges start at $9.95 within Australia. Large orders will cost more. Click here for details. Brisbane-based readers can also visit the My First Room bricks and mortar store in Bulimba.

Post written by Miki

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Club Baby – www.clubbaby.com.au – is one very cool place to shop.  Kim and her team are big supporters of Australian brands and Australian made, with an emphasis on natural and environmentally friendly products. Their customer service is a point of pride and shipping on orders over $150 is *free*!!

But here’s the best bit: when you sign up to Club Baby, you can take 10% off almost everything in-store (*sorry: excludes eco-disposables and baby wipes.) This discount is immediate and can be used for your very first order – and it’s *free* to join! As a KidStyleFile readers you get an even better deal, because when you enter the code ‘KSF1010‘ at checkout you will receive an *additional 15%* off all current season summer clothing and sleepwear until 23 October 2010.

You can use your combined discounts on all the gorgeous new summer fashion in-store from Gaia Organic Cotton and Purebaby.  Both of these brands have become so popular, and for very good reason; their classic yet on-trend styles are simply beautiful, they use organic cotton, which is just so buttery soft you have to feel it to believe it, and it’s well-priced even before you take 10% + 15% off  – it’s an absolute steal!

Also just landed at Club Baby is the stunning new range of baby wraps from Aden + Anais, most recently seen wrapped around Jamie and Jools Oliver’s newborn baby boy, Buddy!  New to eating on the go is the thinkbaby range of products, which is entirely free of BPA and all other  chemical nasties and looks incredibly stylish to boot.

I think it’s time to join the Club!  See you there

Discounted prices quoted below are valid using the code ‘KSF1010′ which expires on 23 October 2010. You can get an ADDITIONAL 10% discount on quoted prices when you join Club Baby.

one. Purebaby Rib Dress ‘Felicitie Print’, $34.95 less 15% = $29.70; Purebaby Knitted Cardigan – Raspberry, $44.95 less 15% = $38.20
two. Aden + Anais ‘Issie’ Security Blanket in Pink Star and Blue Star, $24.95 less 15% = $21.20 per two-pack
three. Purebaby Short Sleeve Tee – Pale Blue w/ Anchor, $24.95 less 15% = $21.20; Purebaby Woven Short – Navy Check, $34.95 less 15% = $29.70
four. thinkbaby Complete Feeding Set, $99.95 sale price $89.96
five. Gaia Organic Cotton Play Day Shorts – Navy, $29.95 less 15% = 25.45; Gaia Organic Cotton Long Weekend Raglan T-Shirt – Red Trike, $29.95 less 15% = $25.45
six. Gaia Organic Cotton Coconut Ice Guitar T-Shirt, $26.95 less 15% = $22.90; Gaia Organic Cotton Coconut Ice Foldover Shorts – Pink, $26.95 less 15% = $22.90

Club Baby offers  $7.95 flat rate postage, regardless of size, across mainland Australia. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free. International shipping is available; click here for full information.

Post written by Olivia

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Is there something playful, fanciful and somewhat whimsical about your little one’s personality? One Australian business aptly named Whimsy Child – www.whimsychild.com.au – has created a one-stop shop, filled with clothing, shoes and accessories which reflect these qualities.

Melissa the go-getter, eye for style and beauty plus brains behind the business, has sourced a range which is unique and individual. From the home page, with its beautiful illustrations and simple but effective layout, right through to the checkout, shopping at Whimsy Child is an enjoyable experience. With brands including Daily Tea, Itch Design, Three Little Trees, Shampoodle, Coco & Ginger, Baobab, Wonderboy, Glug, Egg Baby, Baby Star, Agoo, Leg Huggers, Alejandra Kearl, Beep Beep Slings, Cackleberry Kids, Flirty Bird, Taia Hairclips, Dan Dan, Djeco, Chase n’ Sky, Hoof Shoes, Llum, Miatom, Havoc Denim, Manhattan Toy Company, Nanny Pickle, Redfish Kids, Piperoid, Stella Cove, Mudpuppy, Olli & Lime, Pink Chicken, Pure Baby, ‘Stun, Polka, Lil’ Ludy and Clover NY, with Salt Water Sandals landing any day, and sizes from birth to 14 years caletered for, every individual’s taste is covered.

For the latest summer pieces to land from Daily Tea from Tea Collection, Glug, Shampoodle, Purebaby, Noon, Three Little Trees, Saltwater Sandals, and more, check out the What’s Hot section. For drop dead bargains, stop in at the Whimsy Child Clearance Rack where you’ll find beautiful finds discounted by up to 50% off.

Melissa at Whimsy Child is sharing the summer love with you and your whimsical child right now with a fabulous bevy of offers:

- spend  $40+ and receive a $4.00 discount  (use code KSF4 at checkout to redeem)
- spend  $80+ and receive a $10.00 discount (use code KSF10 at checkout to redeem)
– spend $125+ and receive a $20.00 discount  + FREE postage (use code KSF20 at checkout to redeem)

These offer apply to all stock storewide excluding artwork and end at midnight 21 October 2010.

1. Daily Tea Collection Cosmos Romper $29.95
2. Daily Tea Collection Cosmos Bubble Onesie $29.95
3. Daily Tea Collection Frog Tee $22.95
4. Daily Tea Collection Reversible Bucket Hat $19.95
5. Salt Water Sandals $64.95
6. Coco & Ginger Coco Jeni Playsuit with embroidery in green $59.95
7. Hoof Hunter $36.95 $30.95
8. Glug Zebra Long Sleeved Tee $36.95
9. Coco & Ginger Coco Dress in French flower mist $65.95
10. Shampoodle Camden Pants in Organic Chambray $64.95
11. Coco & Ginger Pipi Bloomers in blue poppy $25.95

Whimsy Child ship Australia-wide from $8.50 flat rate Australia-wide express post. Orders over $125.00 ship Australia-wide for FREE! Click here for further shipping details.

Post written by Angela

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It’s no secret that I love toys. I loved them when I was a child, and I love them now: I even loved and procured them as a grown-up way before my kids were a twinkle in my eye. At this stage of the game I can spot a one-hit-wonder when I see one: I know what will endure in both interest and function; what to embrace and what to walk away from.

I’m happy to say that it’s hugs all round at Dragonfly Toys – www.dragonflytoys.com.au. An emporium of quality, traditional toys fairtrade made from environmentally friendly materials, and a belief in imaginative play lies at the heart of this beautiful toy store. Brimming with fun that will last generations, Linda at Dragonfly Toys has stocked her store with only the best for babies, pre-schoolers and primary school kids. From craft kits to games, to  musical instruments, to dolls to cars, and even a remarkable cable car, there is something to delight all ages (even grown-ups!).

Share the magic of Dragonfly Toys with your family and friends this Christmas and receive FREE delivery on all orders $50+ Australia-wide until midnight 22 October 2010 only. Enter  code ‘KSF1‘ at checkout to redeem. Spend $250+ in one transaction to become a  Dragonfly Toys VIP and receive a 5% life-time discount; spend $500+ in one transaction and receive a 7.5% life-time discount. Sign up to the Dragonfly Toys newsletter (see the sign-up box on the bottom left hand side of the homepage) to be kept up to date with all the latest news and special offers, and you’ll also go into the draw to win a $100 gift voucher.

1. Gluckskafer Bird Stacking Tower $58.70
2. All About Heidi Leather Handmade Shoes $39.00
3. Lyra Water Colour Paint  Set $12.80
4. Haba Trix Rattle $17.25
5. Gluckskafer All In One House $79.00
6. Treeblocks Wooden Treehouse $290.00
7. Hess Speilzueg Spinning Top $3.80
8. Kraul Cable Car Kit $42.50
9. Wool Pets Needle Felting Kit – Panda $21.50
10. Steiner Doll $88.50
11. Jamtown Percussion Pack $59.50
12. Zoras Rainbow Puzzle $32.50

Dragonfly Toys stock the following fine ethical and environmentally friendly brands: All About Heidi, A okhi, Art Viva, Barefoot, Bell Pond Books, Bioviva, Chrissy Butler, Debresk, Diane Tatum, Die Spiegelburg, Dorling Kindersley, Dragonfly Handmade Dolls, Dragonfly Toys, Drei Blatter, Earth Greetings, Ergo, Etiko, Family Pastimes, Fish River, Floris Books, Gluckskafer, Green Toys, HABA, Hawthorn Press, Hess Spielzeug
Hug-a-Bub, Immortal Books, Jambu Tree Kids, Jamtown, Keptin Jr, Kinderkram, Kokonor, Kraul, Kreativekit, Laikonik, Little Green Radicals, Lyra, Mehano, Mercurius, Michaelmass Press, Nanchen, Naturally You Can Sing, Papoose, Putumayo, Putumayo Kids, Ravensburger, Sarah Laidlaw, Sarah’s Silks, Seedling, Selecta, Spiel and Holz, Steiner Books, Stockmar, Story Tree Company, Tamana, The Beadery, Treeblocks, Wool Pets, Woolganic, World Alive and Zoras Rainbows.

Dragonfly Toys charge a flat fee of $9.00 delivery* Australia-wide. Orders over $150 are shipped free*. International orders are welcome. Click here for full information. (*Excluding oversize orders and remote locations).