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If organic cotton had been on the scene when my babes were small I would have bought it in truckloads - it just doesn’t seem right to put anything but the purest fabrics next to a newborns perfect, delicate skin. In addition to it’s natural properties, organic cotton feels just so darned good. I honestly don’t know how they make it sooo soft, but this tactile quality is quite marked in organic vs non-organic cotton.

Fair Trade production ensures that workers manufacturing products are paid a fair wage for their toil. It’s hard to believe that it could be any other way, but the sad truth is out there: exploitation is real. Buying Fair Trade products sends a message that we respect the rights of workers, wherever they may live, and that we’re prepared to put our money where our mouths are, and support the cause.

There’s no better feeling than buying something gorgeous, with the knowledge that the product I am taking home has been produced in an ethical way. Add to that a mode of manufacture that avoids pesticides and the use of other chemical nasties, and I am well and truly sold!

The utterly delectable Fairy Kisses - www.fairykisses.com.au - is having a Organic & Fair Trade Bonanza to showcase the fine products they are stocking in these categories.

Purchase from the following brands: Piccalilly UK, a leader in organic and fair trade clothing, Kate Quinn Organics from the USA, Little Blue Dog, BabyLegs Organic range, Eternal Creation fair trade fashion (0-8 years; great for parents of older kids), Gaia Organic Cotton clothing for 0-4 year olds (lots more stock still to come on that front, so keep an eye out!), and all natural skincare from Gaia Natural Baby, Little Joey Organics and Billie Goat Soap, and you’re eligible for a special treat*.

Sally at Fairy Kisses will reward you for your commitment to ethical and organic products, by gifting you a free natural skincare product with every purchase of fairtrade and/or organic clothing until October 17. In addition, you will automatically go into the running to win a $100.00 gift voucher for organic products.

Mention ‘KSF’ in the comments box at checkout, to claim your Gift with Purchase, and to receive a second entry into the gift voucher prize draw (’cos KidStyleFile readers are twice as special, after all )

*Please note that only purchases from these brands get you the free gift. If you purchase other brands, sorry, no gift, but you can get a 15% discount at Fairy Kisses  instead of (and *as well as*, if you buy organic/fairtrade products) the free goodies: pick yourself up a copy of the latest Shop4 Kids magazine to access the special discount code. If you can’t get to a newsagent, email me, and I’ll send you the code.

Clockwise from top left:

Prices quoted are after 15% Shop 4Kids magazine discount. Email me if you can’t get to a newsagent, and I’ll send you the code.

Billie Goat Soap: fragrance-free $6.95 $5.90
Gaia Natural Baby massage oil $7.95  $6.75 - Miki has used this product on her son ever since he was born and wholeheartedly endorses it.
Kate Quinn Organics violet kimono dress: 1-7s, $36.95  $31.40
Piccalilly stripes mini bandana bib, $16.95  $14.40
Piccalilly stripey playsuit, $39.95  $33.95
Kate Quinn Organic bunny print Sacque, $39.95, $33.95
Eternal Creation Romany dress: 00-5, $36.95 $31.40
BabyLegs Organic in ‘Cayenne’, $22.50  $19.12
Piccalilly Sugar Plum fairy dress: pale pink, $47.95  $40.75
Little Blue Dog signature tee, $34.95  $29.70
Gaia Organic Cotton Frilly Lily pinafore, $39.95  $33.95
Gaia Organic Cotton Frilly Lily ruffle shorts, $34.95  $29.70
Piccalilly raspberry dress, $39.95  $33.95 - As featured in Marie Claire magazine, and can’t you see why?!

Be sure to check out Fairy Kisses’ Sale page to maximise your savings, and don’t forget, every purchase you make clocks up points with Fairy Kisses’ fantastic loyalty program.

In addition to their fabulous selection of Fair Trade and Organic products, Fairy Kisses also stocks the following brands: All About Heidi, Babe Mode (Monstar Mode), Babycakes Bowtique, BabyLegs, Baobab, Bebe & Bebe Jr, BumpBuddy Cold Packs, Dittany Baby, Enchanted Enfant, , GiGi, Go Gin Gin, Huggalugs, Kate Finn, Koby
Maya Design (Tickled Pink), MicroClothing, Mill & Mia, Momiji, Mon Tresor, Nenuphar London, Noddy,Oobi, Peter Rabbit and friends,  Red Wagon, RuffleButts, Soda Kids, Squids by Eyetribe, Starchild (UK), Vintage Kid, and Yunginz.

Fairy Kisses charges $6.80 Express Australia wide (or $7.95 for registered Australia wide). Orders over $120.00 are receive free registered post within Australia.

International orders are welcomed, US/OS customers can use the currency converter to shop in $USD. Read the Fairy Kisses Postage, Loyalty Club, Terms and Conditions page for full information on shipping charges.

Update 10 October 2008: Please note that the price of the YBike has now increased to $119.95 due to supplier increases in importing it into Australia.

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Psst! Want to get 20% off at Ekidna Kidswear - www.ekidnakidswear.com.au? Well, have I got the code for you!

Enter ‘KSF48′ in the coupon code section at checkout, and I predict you will be 20% luckier This offer is good for the next 48 hours only, so don’t dilly dally.

(If you’re coming to this post after midnight, September 12, never fear, you can still get a very healthy 15% off. Email me and I’ll give you the details).

As if you needed any other reason to shop at E-Kids, I’m going to give you two more:

1. by making a purchase in September you’ll go into the draw to win a cool-as YBike, valued at $99.95,
2. and if if you share your environmentally friendly tips with Joanne at Ekidna, you’ll be in the running to win a $50.00 Ekidna Kids voucher.

You are going to just love your little virtual road-trip over to Ekidna Kids:  Joanne has been stocking the rafters with the coolest new stock. I’m so impressed with what she has sourced for us!

First up, the YBike. A fantastic new style of balance bike, the YBike has been engineered to help improve your child’s balance and co-ordination skills.

The safety aspects of the YBike are also very appealing. The front wheel is considerably further forward, affording a bigger turning circle, which reduces the risk of falling over the front when turning. The back wheel is also covered to stop children from riding over their feet. The YBike body is designed for better clearance of obstacles and the larger wheels produce a safer ride on uneven surfaces.

The YBike is constructed to last; the injection moulding eliminates weak points, and makes this bike super-tough.

Apparently the YBike can be used by tots as young as 18 months old, so this is a product with great longevity that is robust enough to last how ever many children you need to throw at it.

The YBike sounds, and looks, incredible! While the bike’s superb features may leave you breathless, the price tag will not: the YBike is a mere $99.95 (less 20% until Friday 12 - makes it just $79.96!! - and 15% after that.)

On the clothing front, I have to mention the new Eternal Creation collection that has just landed. In my opinion, this is their best collection yet. I am very taken with the 50’s-inspired styling and prints; very mini-Audrey!The Miatom tees are also very sweet, bringing a taste of Japan, and a slice of Italy to the table with their funky prints. E-Kids have also received the new season’s Bebe by Minihaha ranges in for baby boys and girls, and it’s super sweet.

The Flirty Bird hair accessories I simply have to rave about. I am a huge fan of their cute and quirky hair ponies, and we have an extensive collection of them, including the Bambi and Bear in the Woods varieties below. Choose also from their very lovely clippies.

The Cheeky Little Soles summer sandals are just so sweet. I saw these in the flesh at the Kids inSTYLE trade show in Melbourne recently, and they really do have to be seen and touched to be believed. Sooo soft - they almost feel like a little one’s warm little foot - and Lisa at CLS has really outdone herself with the designs this season.

Tippy Toes fans will be pleased to know that Annabel Trends has brought out several new designs to delight you with. BabyLegs has also released a range of new patterns; I’m loving the Retro Herringbone for summer.

Mums of toddlers should know about the very practical, and incredibly stylish Foogo snack cups and drink containers, and mums with babes in arms will be thrilled to know that Ekidna Kids is now carrying the revolutionary Adiri baby bottles.

See my picks below to get you started, and view the New Arrivals section at Ekidna Kids to discover the whole story on new products just in.

From top left in rows:

Prices quoted are after 20% discount with code until September 12. After this date you can get a 15% off code: email me and I’ll give you the details.

Miatom Vespa Tee  $24.95 20% off = $19.96
BabyLegs Retro Blue Herringbone $16.50 20% off = $13.20
Cheeky Little Soles - ‘Boys Club’ Summer Sandal $35.95 20% off = $28.76
Bebe by Minihaha ‘Oscar’ bodysuit $28.95 20% off = $23.16
Flirty Bird Hair Ponies - sold in a pair $8.95 each 20% off = $7.16
Foogo Stainless Steel Leak-proof Straw Bottle $21.95 20% off = $17.56
Miatom Japan Doll Tee $24.95 20% off = $19.96
Eternal Creation ‘Tuscany’ sundress $46.95 20% off = $37.56
Foogo Stainless Steel Leak-proof Sippy Cup $24.95 20% off = $19.96
Adiri baby bottle Variety of flows etc. available (all bottles 236ml) $19.95 20% off = $15.96
Cheeky Little Soles - ‘Nesting’ Summer Sandal $35.95 20% off = $28.76
BabyLegs Retro Pink Herringbone $16.50 20% off = $13.20
Annabel Trends Tippy Toes socks - box of 6 $19.95 20% off = $15.96
YBike - available in 5 colour choices $99.95 20% off = $79.96

If you want to scoop up some fabulous bargains check out the ‘Specials’ page and feel oh-so-glad that you did

Ekidna Kids now have a blog; a great place to keep abreast of developments at Ekidna Kids. Check it out.

Ekidna Kidswear charge $6.95 for standard postage, and $9.95 for Express Post, Australia wide. International orders are welcome. Visit the Delivery information page for full shipping and delivery details.

The state of the environment has been an issue of concern for some time now, and the focus on environmentally sustainable options that minimise waste and use clean, green products, and modes of manufacture is one that we’ll need to keep paying attention to so our children, and their children’s children, can live long and happy lives in a healthy global ecosystem.

Shopping online is a great way to save some dollars and the environment at the same time: no need for a car or the monetary or environmental expense of petrol, plus shopping online - like right here! - saves you money AND a heap of time, so it’s a win win win win win situation!

Ekidna Kidswear - www.ekidnakidswear.com.au - is getting behind the cause this month, and encouraging you to buy clean and green for you children, by offering 15% off all the products in their Organics section.

Select from Green to Grow baby bottles, a reassuringly toxin-free option for bottle-feeding your baby.

Green to Grow bottles are made from PES plastic, which gives them a natural golden color. They are free of phthalates, lead and PVC - all known toxins - and free of bisphenol A – a suspected hormone-disrupting chemical used in polycarbonate plastic, from which most baby bottles are made. Green to Grow’s bottle teats are made from a transparent, medical grade silicone that is heat-resistant, non-toxic, and odorless. The teats are free of nitrosamines, a potentially harmful contaminant found in many rubber teats.

Green to Grow’s products are tested in the U.S. to ensure they meet the highest standards for quality and safety, are packed in 100% recycled packaging to be easy on the environment, and they are top rack dishwasher safe to be easy on you!

From left:

Green to Grow BPA Free! Wide Neck Feeding Bottle 300ml $19.95 15% off NOW $16.95
Green to Grow BPA Free! Regular Neck Feeding Bottle 300ml $19.95 15% off NOW $16.95
Green to Grow BPA Free! Wide Neck Feeding Bottle 150ml $16.95 15% off NOW $14.40
Green to Grow BPA Free! Regular Neck Feeding Bottle 150ml $16.95 15% off NOW $14.40

No doubt you have seen Anamalz before. An Australian design innovation, even at their diminuative stature - just 10cm high! - they are quite the standout pieces. With their delightful organic maple wooden bodies, posable limbs, and amiable expressions, they provide children with a lovely tactile play experience, which will last generations while being kind to the planet.

We love Anamalz here at out house, and have the whole menagerie of 12. My kids love to play with them, and assemble their collections along the dado rail in their bedroom. I must say they do really add personality to a space, feel lovely to hold, and are easily portable, making fabulous go-anywhere buddies for your child.

In addition to the 15% discount, Ekidna Kidswear is giving away a free Anamalz calico bag (holds 3 - 4 animals) and a pack of collector cards when 2 or more animals are purchased in one transaction.

From left:

Anamalz Lion $9.95 15% off NOW $8.45
Anamalz Crocodile $9.95 15% off NOW $8.45
Anamalz Elephant $9.95 15% off NOW $8.45

I must say, that I am a big fan of chemical free options where possible, and there’s no time more important to minimise artificial and chemical ingredients than when your baby is smaill: their little bodies have so much smaller ratios to be able to process toxins, and it just feels right to keep them as natural as possible.

Ekidna Kids makes this easy, with a compact, but thoughtful range of products for the littlest ones. The Under the Nile Organic Vegie teething toys are just the sweetest chew toys, and easy to wash and care for, Aromababy GMO-free organic massage oil delivers the highest quality product to give your baby yummy massages with, and the Nature’s Child organic face wipes and bottom balm offer gentle solutions for your child’s sensitive skin, and how I wish the Dri Liners - a reusable absorbent insert that fits inside any cloth or disposable nappy - existed when my babes were small: I would have save a small fortune in nappies!!

From top left, in rows:

Under the Nile Organic Cotton Carrot Teether $19.95 15% off NOW $16.95
Under the Nile Organic Cotton Mushroom Teether $19.95 15% off NOW $16.95
Nature’s Child Organic Face Wipes (4 pack) $17.95 15% off NOW $15.25
Nature’s Child Dri Liners (3 pack) $19.95 NOW $11.85
Aromababy Organic Massage Oil (100ml) $14.95 NOW $10.15
Nature’s Child Bottom Balm (50 gm) $14.95 25% off NOW $12.70

Ekidna Kidswear stock over 55 quality baby and kids brands including Anamalz, Annabel Trends, Aroma Baby, Babe Mode, Baby Blankie, Baby Legs, Badger Balm, Baobab, Beautiful Soles, Bebe, Bertini, Bud, Brio, Cheeky Little Soles, Chelona, Crocodile Creek, Eternal Creation, Fairy Floss, Fiesta Crafts, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Fruity Faces, Heimess, Humphrey’s Corner, Infancy, Isoki, Itsy Bitsy, Jaffa, Karma Baby, Lark Designs, Latitude Enfant, Little Chipipi, Longueville Media, Mamas & Papas, Marquise, Messaround, Milkwrap, Minihaha, Mondays Child, My Munchkin Home, Nature’s Child, Oobi, Paper Eskimo, Peter Rabbit, Pia Eriksson, Roocci, Russ, Sigg, Skip Hop, Smart Mom, Smirk, Starchild, t4tot, Toys Pure, Uchi, Vintage Kid Designs, WallCandy Arts, Wink Designs, Woof!, so you have a veritable feast of luxe to choose from.

If you want to scoop up some fabulous bargains check out the ‘Specials’ page and feel oh so glad that you did (lots of Oobi in there for you OobiWatchers)!

Ekidna Kidswear charge $6.95 for standard postage, and $9.95 for Express Post, Australia wide. International orders are welcome. Visit the Delivery information page for full shipping and delivery details.

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Ooh, check it out: 5 Little Monkeys - www.5littlemonkeys.com.au - are having a HUUUUUGE sale!

Here’s the lowdown:

• Up to 60% off Ouch
• 30-50% off Tommy Rocket and Two Belles
• 30% off all Wilkie
• and 20% off all Oobi winter clothing!

But wait, there’s more savings to be had: KidStyleFile readers can take ANOTHER 15% off, as until 12 August, Ange at 5 Little Monkeys is giving us an extra 15% off store-wide including sale items!

Enter ‘KSFsale’ at checkout to claim this awesome discount.

5 Little Monkeys stock a great range from Oobi, Ouch, Baobab, Nurtured by Nature, Cocoon Couture Bean Bags, Walnut Melbourne, Gertie and Me, Ikaboo, Tiger Tribe, Bobble Art & Rush, Honky Tonk, Reds and Boxdale, Wilkie, BabyLegs, Keptin Jr, and Hess Speilzeug. We’re spoiled for choice!

The range of Ouch here is one of the biggest I’ve seen anywhere, and it’s all so cute. Check out my hot current season’s picks (including a Cocoon Couture beanbag - I couldn’t resist: these are the perfect winter accessory! - below:

From top left in rows - these prices are after the KSF reader additional 15% off discount:

Ouch Newborn Boys Wind-up Mice Tee, $23.90 $19.95 less 15% discount = $16.95 - Also available in grey colour way and Mammoth design
Ouch Boys Knit Hooded Sweat, $35.95 $21.95 less 15% discount = $18.65 Available in sizes 0-12 years. Please check product/size categories.
Ouch Boys Hooded Vest $33.90 $26.95 less 15% discount = $22.90
Ouch Fleecy Track Pant, $29.95 $22.95 less 15% discount = $19.50 Available in sizes 0-12 years. Please check product/size categories.
Cocoon Couture Bean Bag, $140.00 $125.00 less 15% discount = $106.25 Available in 12 different designs for boys and girls.
Ouch Flat Pocket Drill Pant in Mocha, $29.95 $25.95 less 15% discount = $22.05 Available in sizes 0-12 years. Please check product/size categories.
Ouch Lace Tunic Dress in Deep Violet $41.90 $32.95 less 15% discount = $28.00 Also available in ‘Rosebud’ pink colour way
Ouch Cat Print Dress Dress in Magenta $34.95 $27.95 less 15% discount = $23.75 Also available in ‘Slate’ grey colour way
Ouch Grey and White Striped Tights, $14.95 less 15% discount = $12.70
Ouch Denim Shorts, $35.95 $27.95 less 15% discount = $23.75 Available in sizes 0-12 years. Please check product/size categories.
Ouch Pink Tone Striped Tights, $14.95 less 15% discount = $12.70
Ouch Denim Tunic Dress $38.95 $31.95 less 15% discount = $27.15

I also love the Ouch PJs - at these prices, stock up on them for next winter - and the Tiger Tribe bags are to die for: what stylish kid would want to be without one?
Also, just in case you’d forgotten how utterly adorable the Oobi winter gear is, have a look at this small sample of the Oobi gorgeousness on offer here. It’s all 20% off, plus the extra KSF reader 15% off discount makes 35% off all current season’s Oobi stock!

Clockwise from top left - these prices are after the KSF reader additional 15% off discount:

Oobi zippie jacket - navy, $54.95 $43.96 less 15% discount = $37.36
Oobi Betsy sweater dress, $47.95 $38.36 less 15% discount = $32.60
Oobi little bear beanies, $27.95 $22.36 less 15% discount = $19.06
Oobi zippie jacket - red, $49.95 $39.96 less 15% discount = $33.96
Oobi snow bunny long pants - navy, $36.95 $29.56 less 15% discount = $25.12

Here are a few more last season’s picks that I just couldn’t go past: these prices are dirt cheap! Snap them up and enjoy!

Clockwise from top left - these prices are after the KSF reader additional 15% off discount:

Ouch cotton knit zip cardigan - feather, $37.95 $15.00 less 15% discount = $12.75 - That’s 75% of rrp! also, it’s in the girls section but I think it’s unisex - I’d happily dress my son in this.
Ouch grandpa waffle tee - cherry, $24.95 $15.00 less 15% discount = $12.75
Ouch ruffle jersey dress - raspberry, $43.95 $19.95 less 15% discount = $16.95
Ouch ruffle ballerina wrap, $29.95 $20.00 less 15% discount = $17.00
Ouch girls spot crop cardigan, $35.95 $20.00 less 15% discount = $17.00
Ouch skinny leg jeans, $37.95 $20.00 less 15% discount = $17.00
Ouch zip pocket cargo shorts, $31.95 $15.00 less 15% discount = $12.75
Wilkie stripe tee, $29.95 $20.00 less 15% discount = $17.00

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia-wide. Check out their shipping and returns page for more info.

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If you thought the best of the winter sales were over, you were wrong!

Chic Kids - www.chickids.com.au - are having a massive sale: 15% off all clothing!

But it gets even better than that! Chic Kids members get an extra 10% off store-wide!! All you have to do is register at checkout and use the coupon chic10 to receive this bonus.

So that makes all clothing at Chic Kids at least 25% off!!!

Plus if you’re a greedy guts and want even more of a discount, have a squiz at the new Chic Kids section, Delicious Discounts. In there you’ll find Oobi at 20% off, and that’s before your extra 10% off is calculated.

Chic Kids have a gorgeous range of designers, including Moppit, Oobi Baby (all Oobi on sale until sold out!!), Tickled Pink, Kate Finn Toys, Eternal Creation, Cheeky Monkey, Sckoon Organic Clothing, Starchild Shoes, Tippy Toes Socks, BabyLegs, Star & Rose, yoli-poli, Asthma Friendly, Plum and the uber cool US label verymeri.

Speaking of verymeri, their tees are really taking off in the US now. All verymeri tees are designed by kids! Anyone under 18 can enter a design, and kids can likewise vote for their favourites and the winning designs are produced for purchase. Check out Chic Kids’s verymeri range here.

Now this next thing I want to mention isn’t clothing, but they’re just so cool that I couldn’t go past them: Mooo ride-on racers. Now how completely and totally awesome are they??!

The Mooo Ride-on racers come in red, pink and black, they don’t have pedals so they’re perfect for little toddler legs to push around, and they’re just so shiny and gorgeous that the whole neighbourhood will want one (even the adults ).

When you use the members discount code to take 10% off the price they’re really quite affordable too, much cheaper than many other quality ride-on toys. At $125.00 $112.50 I’m incredibly tempted to get my son one of these - in red of course; red goes faster - for his first birthday which is coming up in a couple of weeks.

Now without further ado, here are my picks for the clothing sale:

Don’t forget to take an extra 10% off these fab prices when you netr ‘chic10′:

Starchild leather shoes - Monkey, $39.95 $33.96
Starchild leather shoes - Lacey, $39.95 $33.96
yoli-poli Warrior II tee, $29.95 $25.46
Moppit La Princesse tee, $44.95 $38.21
Tickled Pink kaftan top, $22.95 $19.51
Moppit grey & black striped hoodie for boys, $49.95 $42.46
Baobab striped bodysuit in red/navy, $37.95 $32.26
Eternal Kids double pocket mountain shirt, $39.50 $33.57
Eternal Kids cord bootleg pants in camel, $39.50 $33.57
Tickled Pink dress in pink with ballerina print, $44.95 $38.21
Plum long-sleeved boys two piece set in green, $33.90 $28.81
Sckoon organic preemie round kimono in blue, $38.95 $33.11

Chic Kids post Australia-wide using Express Post. Parcels up to 1kg are $6.95, parcels 1-3kgs are $9.90 and for orders over $200 postage is FREE.

Have you heard about the benefits of baby-wearing? A more settled, healthy baby that sleeps better and so a happier, more well-rested mama are just the start of the benefits.

The Peanut Shell sling is billed as the ultimate functional, funky, fun baby carrier, and it’s easy to see why: it is suitable from birth up to 16kgs, it’s compact, there are no straps, clips, belts or adjustments necessary, making the Peanut Shell fuss-free and easy to use.

The Peanut Shell pouch can be used in a variety of positions including:

- cradle (suitable for newborn breastfeeding)
- tummy-to-tummy
- kangaroo carry (upright facing out)
- hip carry
- back carry

The Peanut Shell is beautifully made in a variety of fabrics to suit different climates - from microfleece to stretch cotton - and the colours and prints are just gorgeous!

To celebrate winter baby-wearing, Babes in Arms - www.babesinarms.com.au - is offering 20% off microfleece Peanut Shells. (No code is needed; prices are already reduced on the site. Offer ends July 31).

Babes in Arms also offer FREE postage within Australia on all baby carriers and accessories on their site.

You can choose from single layer or reversible varieties of Peanut Shell. What’s the difference?

Single layer microfleece is a fabulously luscious lightweight version of fleece that mimics the feel of Cashmere (without the fussiness of care or handling), and is super soft on your baby’s sensitive skin. It feels warmer to the touch than a cotton, but is a breathable fabric and so is suitable for year-round use.

The reversible microfleece sling features one layer of fabric printed a different color on each side for fashion conscious mamas.

Both are just perfect to banish the winter chills.

Lovestruck (choc/pink) Reversible Microfleece Peanut Shell- $89.00 SALE NOW $71.20
Squirt (green) Single Layer Microfleece Peanut Shell - $75.00 SALE NOW $60.00 - That’s Brooke Shields pictured above with her ‘Squirt’ Peanut Shell: you’ll be in good company with this one!

Also, while you’re over at Babes in Arms, check out the reversible cotton varieties. I just love these prints!

Red Yoko 100% cotton Reversible Peanut Shell- $98.00
Retro Blues/Chocolate 100% cotton Reversible Peanut Shell- $98.00

If you’re a fan of the Peanut Shell and you’re looking for a great gift for your own or friend’s children then you should know that Peanut Shell also make a miniature Peanut Shell ($32.00) so the littlies can sling their own doll or ted just like mum or dad. These are unbelievably cool and they also minimise the risk of ted being left behind at the supermarket!

Beside the Peanut Shell, Babes in Arms also sells, ERGO baby carriers, Hug-a-Bub Slings, and Maya Wrap Baby Slings, so there’s something for everyone, and for every baby-wearing need.

Lastly, Babes in Arms also have a great competition running until August 31. No purchase is necessary, so head on over to enter, and go in the draw to win a Microfleece reversible Peanut Shell & a pair of rainbow BabyLegs - yay!

Contact bella mama Anita at Babes in Arms for information on sizing the Peanut Shell and/or to discuss your baby-wearing requirements.

Post written by Miki

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Well, the 35% off store-wide stocktake sale at Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au - is continuing to hot up winter. I’m sure you have scored some great bargains over at Frock You so far, but I’m here to tell you that things are about to get even better!

This is the official heads-up that tomorrow, June 30, Kat from Frock You is giving KidStyleFile readers ANOTHER 5% OFF!!!

That’s 40% off EVERYTHING on the 30th of June! The code is ‘KSF‘, and it applies on June 30 only, so do your research today, and pounce as soon as you can on the 30th to whoop up the end of financial year. (Or jump today if you don’t want to take your chances on stock running out before tomorrow!)

Go crazy! Buy up big! Prices like these are rare so make the most of them!

Score 40% off BabyLegs, Ej Sikke Lej (pronounced “ay-sic-kay-lay”), American Apparel, Amy Tangerine, Elodie & Elvis, Fully Stoked, Itch Design, Little Red, Monster Baby, Moppit, Smelly Welly, Smirk, Tippy Toes, Baobab, Cuski, TomTom and Deadly Girl Couture! Sooki Baby (one of my faves) and Lucca.P are coming to Frock You in July so keep an eye out for them.

The Amy Tangerine tees are so adorable - just ask Suri and Shiloh who both wear them - and the so are the Deadly Girl onesies. How cute is that little ’socialite’ tee? I love it! And the Moppit tees for boys are as hot as ever.

Don’t let the kids get all the good stuff either - at 40% off you can definitely justify getting some new fashion - clothing, accessories and shoes - for yourself too!

Frock You stocks hot threads for yummy mummies from designers like American Apparel, Birds of a Feather, Blue Juice, Dolly Rockers, Fanciulla, GRAB, Little Potty Red Shoes, Living Doll, Mejikuhibiniu, Mermaid Sister, Moe Moe, Nude Footwear, One Teaspoon, Seduce, SUNDAY By Andrea & Joen, Sunny Girl, Tribu, and Vicious Threads. Some good food for though there

To kick you off, here’s a small sample of the gorgeous kids-wear at Frock You:

Clockwise from top left - all prices quoted are after 40% discount is applied:

Moppit sequin butterfly flare tee, $45.00 $35.00 $21.00
Moppit chick magnet tee, $39.95 $23.97
Deadly Girl couture socialite onesie, $39.95 $23.97
Amy Tangerine OMG l/s tee, $44.95 $26.97
Amy Tangerine LOL l/s tee, $44.95 $26.97
Little Red Fifty Paws $49.95 $34.95 $20.97
Smirk ruffle flower baby set, $49.00 $35.00 $20.00
Cuski ‘creamee’ baby comforter, $39.95 $23.97
Amy Tangerine l/s tee, $44.95 $26.97
Smelly Welly strawberry wellies, $39.95 $23.97

Frock You charge $5.00 for Express Post Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free. Check the Frock You site for information on international shipping.

In case you missed it the first time round (or if you’re looking to go another round with the credit card ) check out 5 Little Monkeys‘ - www.5littlemonkeys.com.au - most excellent winter sale:

Up to 50% off Ouch winter stock
30 – 50% off Tommy Rocket
30 – 50% off Two Belles
30% off Wilkie
20% off Oobi

And to ramp things up a notch further, Ange at 5LM is offering KidStyleFile readers an additional 10% off PLUS a pressie until midnight July 3.

Enter KSFJune for maximum happiness.

5 Little Monkeys stock Oobi, Ouch, baobab, Nurtured by Nature, Cocoon Couture Bean Bags, Walnut Melbourne, Gertie and Me, Ikaboo, Tiger Tribe, Bobble Art & Rush, Honky Tonk, Redsand and Boxdale, Wilkie, BabyLegs, Keptin Jr, and Hess Speilzeug, so you are going to have a whole lot of fun over there.

Click through each category, or enter brand names direct into the search to go straight to them. Don’t forget to check out the clearance section to pick up some fine summer stock at bargain basement prices.

Check out some picks from the featured sale brands below. Click through for prices, and don’t forget to enter KSFJune at checkout to get an extra 10% off your purchases.

Girls picks, clockwise from left to right:

Ouch Bird Cot Sized Baby Wrap
Oobi Winter 2008 Betsy Sweater Dress in Red
Oobi Snow Bunny Pants in Red Hearts
Oobi Beanie with Pom Pom ears
Two Belles Je Suis Belle Dress
Oobi Red and White Stripe Dress
Ouch Denim Dress
Two Belles Broken Hearts Hoodie Tee
Ouch Cable knit Beanie (in lemon only)
Ouch Footless Tights in Grey and Black Stripe

Boys picks, clockwise from left to right:

Ouch Puppy Socks
Oobi Zippie Hoodie in Navy with Green Spots and Adorable Ears
Oobi Winter 2008 Snow Bunny Pants in Navy with Green Dots
Tommy Rocket Freak Boy Hoodie Top
Wilkie Fleece Hoodie in Cedar Green
Wilkie Dark Crinkle Jeans
Wilkie Check Bomber Jacket
Ouch Car Cot Sized Baby Wrap
Ouch Blue and Red Stripe Socks

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia wide. View the 5LM Shipping & Returns page for full information.

Happy Birthday to….Kat at Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au!! Yes, Kat turned one year older last Friday.

Kat’s still in party mode, so much so, that she’s spreading the love, and warming our winter up with a fab 35% off store-wide until 30 June.

Enter discount code ‘STOCKTAKE’ for 35% off everything.

“Coolies”, as Kat says.

You can say that again, Kat!!

Frock You just gets better and better. Kat is always adding to her repertoire of fine threads for fashion-forward women and babe/s up to 6 years.

Choose from onesies, tees, dresses, pants, skirts, legwarmers, bunny rugs and hats from BabyLegs, Ej Sikke Lej (”ay-sic-kay-lay”), American Apparel, Amy Tangerine (from the US, new and exclusive to Frock You), Elodie & Elvis, Fully Stoked, Itch Design, Little Red, Monster Baby, Moppit, Smelly Welly, Smirk, Tippy Toes, Baobab, Cuski, TomTom, Deadly Girl Couture, with Sooki Baby and Lucca.P coming to Frock You in July.

For Mamas, choose from a super range of clothing and accessories, including jewellery and shoes - ah! Labels stocked include American Apparel, Birds of a Feather, Blue Juice, Dolly Rockers, Fanciulla, GRAB, Little Potty Red Shoes, Living Doll, Mejikuhibiniu, Mermaid Sister, Moe Moe, Nude Footwear, One Teaspoon, Seduce, SUNDAY By Andrea & Joen, Sunny Girl, Tribu, and Vicious Threads.

What’s New and Hot at The Frock?

Cool tees, a whole boatload of them! Dress them up, or down, tees are an all-season easy to wear winner.

Layer them and accessorise them with armwarmers (the Moppit arm/legwarmers come in a range of sizes and are extremely groovy, and for you BabyLegs fans, the current 35% off discount brings them down to a cheap-as-chips $10.72!!), and scarfs for winter warmth.

I love the new and exclusive cute Amy Tangerine tees imported directly from the USA by Frock You, and if you want instant street cred, head straight for the new Gabrial Saynte Tees.

The Gabrial Saynte Free badge and “Baby’s First Mixed Tape”CD offer is still running too, which makes it the perfect time to snap up a bragain, and also get yourself a little Gift With Purchase action The CD contains tunes from the cream of the cool old-skool crowd (David Bowie, Michael Jackson, U2!!) to help kick start your child’s musical education. How cool is that? Personally, I think the BLs worn as arm warmers with the Tees is a stellar look :} Jump straight to the Gabrial Saynte product page.

New Moppit (love their blues: does good things to my brain) and Smelly Welly (their tie-tee with sewn one button detailing is soemthing quite special for the little boys in the crowd) have also just hit the decks at Frock You. And I keep on hearing about the virtues of the American Apparel Baby Rib Karate Pants: available in black, pink, red, navy and lavendar, they are the perfect solution for the lower half in combination with any of these tees.

Clockwise from top left:

Gabrial Saynte ‘Ricky Roma’ Tee $36.00 $23.40 after 35% discount
Amy Tangerine ‘Smiley Face’ Tee $44.95 $29.21 after 35% discount
Gabrial Saynte ‘The Beatles’ Tee $36.00 $23.40 after 35% discount
Moppit Bluebell Georgia Top $44.95 $29.21 after 35% discount
Smelly Welly Chocolate Freckles Tie Shirt $29.95 $19.46 after 35% discount
Moppit Arm warmers/Legwarmers $16.95 $11.01 after 35% discount
American Apparel Baby Rib Karate Pants $22.00 $14.30 after 35% discount
Moppit Bat Tee $39.95 $25.96 after 35% discount
Amy Tangerine ‘Oh Deer’ Tee $44.95 $29.21 after 35% discount

To All the Clothes I Loved Before…

Just had to revisit some of my faves at Frock You. The clothes are still as superlative as before, but the bottom has dropped out of the prices, so if you’ve been lurking, waiting for this moment, don’t be pipped at the post: jump now!

If you are looking for something a little different, head for Ej Sikke Lej; simply the most delightful Scandinavian label. Their fairy-land prints of toadstools and birds are just the thing to get your child’s imagination going, and the Strawberry Skirt’s cred is confirmed in the current edition of uber-cool LMNOP magazine.

On the local front, Moppit is a great Aussie label that gets the balance right every time. I love their ‘Apple’ onesie; it just radiates the essence of a happy baby. The Nigella Hoodie for boys or girls is effortlessly cool, and the Trina Owl Dress is perfect winter style for girls.

Clockwise from top left:

Moppit ‘Apple of Mummy & Daddy’s Eye’ long-sleeved Onesie $29.95 $19.46 after 35% discount
Ej Sikke Lej Bird long-sleeved Tee $28.00 $18.20 after 35% discount
Ej Sikke Lej Toadstool Romper $49.95 $32.46 after 35% discount
Moppit Nigella Hoodie $49.95 $32.46 after 35% discount
Ej Sikke Lej Strawberry Skirt $59.00 $38.35 after 35% discount
Moppit Trina Owl Dress $64.90 $42.18 after 35% discount

Hop on over to Frock You now to score your 35% off before all the goodies are gone, and don’t forget to wish Kat a belated Happy B/Day

Frock You charge $5.00 flat, for Express Post Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free!