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Today’s post written by Angela

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When I reported on the launch of online boutique Soda Pop Kids - www.sodapopkids.com.au a couple of months ago, many of you headed over and promptly feel in love with this fabulous store. And rightly so: Andrea at Soda Pop kids has searched the web to bring together a feast of the best independent labels for baby and kids clothes from birth to 4 years, many of which can’t be found anywhere else, complementing these with a selection of well-known quality labels.

Who am I talking about? Well, feast your eyes on: A Little Lark, Abe Jones, Three Fish Shop (formerly Babai Alainn), BabySoy, Baby Legs, Bask Home, Billie Shoes, Bella Tunno, Belle & Boo, Black Eyed Susie, Bluebird & Honey, Bobishi, Cocoon Couture, Cushie Tushies, Dine N Doodle, Frank & Me, Gracious May, Isabell’s Umbrella, Jack & Jane, Kunkle Baby, Little Chirpy Bird, Little Daisy Designs, Milk Lush, MintiMoo, Moppit, Mountain Aven Baby, My Little Seat, O’Danny’s Girl, Ohme-Ohmi, Pedro Sprout, Oliver and the King, Quilt Baby, Raggidy Rag Dolls, Scandeez, Sooki Baby, Snoffs, Scummies, Sweetbeets, The Pat-A-Cake Baby, The Whimsy Patch, Three Little Trees, Twiglet, Violet & Rose, and Wasabi Kids.

There are also some new labels instore at Soda Pop Kids, notably 5 Plus 1, Little Choopie and Monstar Kids.

5 Plus 1 presents the most exquisitely crafted reversible matinee jackets for little girls - the choice of fabrics is stunning, as is the detail. 5 Plus One also make skirts and gorgeous pinafore dresses in the sweetest designs you ever did see. This label is a real standout: definitely one to keep your eye on!

Little Choopie produce a cute range of (very very affordable!) fabric covered hair ties and slides in retro-styled designs and contemporary patterns. I love the gift tin sets.

Monstar Kids are an Aussie label who have been on the scene since 1996. Their current collection has really turned my head: loving the robot tee for boys and the flower print dresses for girls, and the incredible lace doily print pants - you’ve got to see them!!

Ok, know you’re up to date with the Soda Pop Kids scene it’s time to shop, and there’s even more of an incentive to do so: Andrea at Soda Pop Kids has marked almost everything down on-site already, and she is returning our love for her store with a 20% discount store-wide for KidStyleFile readers. Can you believe that??!! It’s TRUE - just enter ‘KSF’ at the discount coupon section at checkout to redeem until 31 July 2009.

Check my hot picks below: I am just loving the MintiMoo shoes - they start at a measly $16.00 with discount - yup $16.00 - this seriously cheap for leather shoes!! Also, if you’re looking to pick up Bluebird and Honey, Cocoon Couture, Three Little Trees, and Itch Design clothing for you little Master or Miss don’t miss this opportunity!

Prices quoted in red below are after the KSF reader discount has been deducted with code ‘KSF’ until 31 July 2009 only. Prices return to normal from 1 August 2009.

1. Itch Design Cute Pom Pom Dress $55.00 $40.00 each $32.00
2. Cocoon Couture Calico Library Bag $15.00 $10.00 $8.00
3. Monstar Kids Robot Trio Long-Sleeved Tee $33.00 $29.70 $23.76
4. Cocoon Couture Calico Library Bag $15.00 $10.00 $8.00
5. Black-Eyed Susie Corduroy Pants $49.00 $30.00 $24.00
6. Itch Design Track Pants $40.00 $35.00 each $25.60
7. MintiMoo Steps ‘Jorja’ Mary-Jane Shoe $39.00 $20.00 $16.00
8. Little Choopie Set of 5 Assorted CupcakeCutie Hairties in Gift Tin $9.50 $8.50 $6.80
9. MintiMoo Steps ‘Harry’ Shoe $44.00 $25.00 $20.00
10. Bluebird and Honey Corduroy Pinafore Dress $79.00 $71.10 $56.88
11. 5 Plus 1 Reversible Matinee Jacket $70.00 $65.00 $52.00
12. Babysparewear - 3 piece Fashion Fix in Blue/Navy $50.00 $35.00 $28.00
13. Cocoon Couture Little Foxy Beanbag $100.00 $85.00 $68.00

Soda Pop Kids charge  a flat rate of $7.50 standard postage Australia-wide. Orders placed before 10am will be dispatched the same day (Mon-Fri). FREE pick-up is available to customers living locally. International orders are warmly received: email Andrea at Soda Pop Kids and she’ll give you a quote for delivery. View Soda Pop Kids’ Shipping and Payment page for full information on postage and delivery.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Wheep, wheep!! If you love a bargain then you’ll want to head over to Generation Wonder - www.generationwonder.com - where the lovely Mihiri is having an eye-poppingly good sale on organic, fair trade and environmentally friendly designer baby and kids goods.

Generation Wonder stock an amazing range of ethical brands, including Kidsonroof, Barefoot, Zid Zid Kids, Fleurville, Thermos, Piccallilly, Crocodile Creek, Craft Aid Mauritius, Essential Angel, Taylor and Khoo, Global Fund for Children, Global Mamas, Lanka Kade, OBON, Organic Bubs, Papoose, Plato Puzzles, Remarkable UK, Sisters of Good Shepherd, Third World Craft Nepal, Turtlegreen, Whole Child Series, and Blessed Earth, and until 9 July 2009, you can take advantage of 25-50% off the lot, while stocks last.

There are so many wonderful things to choose from, and the prices are cheap cheap cheap!!

My red hot picks are the Zid Zid Kids mini poofs in 4 gorgeous designs, the Kidsonroof Dollhouses, Tin Lid Designs’ Click Clack  cars and service vehicles, and felted bags and hair accessories from Third World Craft.

Get in quick, before it’s all gone!

Tip: To locate all the brands on the Generation Wonder site, use the site map.

Generation Wonder charge from $7.00 for postage Australia wide. Read the full post charges schedule here. Generation Wonder also ship globally. Contact Mihiri for a quote.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Wow - just when I thought the Winter sales couldn’t get any better, Joanne at Ekidna Kids - www.ekidnakids.com.au - decided to throw down the gauntlet.

Shop big at Ekidna Kids with 30% - 70% off almost every item of clothing in her store. WOW. There are very few exceptions here*, which means that pretty much the entire store is just one big bargain! The sale is on until 31 July, or until everything sells out, which I bet won’t take long. No code is needed, and prices are as marked. *Sale excludes Baby Aspen, Babylegs and personalised products.

So what sort of goodies can you snap up?  Well how about Books To Wear pyjamas as a delicious ‘just because’ mid-winter gift for the kids?  Everybody loves getting snuggly new jammies, and when they’re so heavily discounted it seems crazy to go past them.  The Books To Wear range have such great designs too!

I also really love the Eternal Creation range and the boho, retro feel that characterises their collections.  This brand has been a KSF favourite right from the get-go, and every time they release a new line I remember why - great quality, unique designs and it’s a ‘feel good’ purchase - don’t you love ethical clothing manufacturers for that warm, fuzzy feeling the clothes bring with them!  The Eternal Creation range is also heavily marked down, so I definitely recommend snapping up as much as your cart can carry - it’s not often seen at prices like this.

There’s plenty of new stock instore at Ekidna Kids too, including the extremely stylish Alannah Rose stationery range, all of which is guaranteed to get your guests’ attention when they receive a beautiful invitation in the mail. The Baby Aspen range is also just divine - how cute is the little Baby MD set?  A doctor friend of mine has just had a baby, and I think this would be a great gift for her.

Have a look at a tiny fraction of the huge discounts on offer:

1. Books To Wear ‘Nocturnal’ Pyjamas, $44.95 $31.46
2. Bebe Blue Denim Dungarees, $44.95 $29.95
3. Books To Wear ‘Little Racing Cars’ Pyjamas, $32.95 $23.05
4. Woof! Stone V-Neck Vest With Argyle, $55.00 $38.94
5. Eternal Creation Darcy Classic Pintuck Shirt, $42.95 $25.95
6. Eternal Creation Aviator Cord Overalls, $56.95 $32.95
7. Marquise Floral Printed Full Skirt Dress, $44.95 $21.95
8. Eternal Creation Bolero Hand Crocheted Cardigan, $59.95 $41.95
9. Eternal Creation Brittany Skirt, $39.95 $27.95
10. Infancy Bamboo Truck Print All-In-One, $38.50 $19.95; and Tractor Print Knotted Hat, $13.95 $8.95

Ekidna Kids stock a impressive selection of products from top 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 and Woof!

Ekidna Kidswear charge $6.95 for standard postage, and $9.95 for Express Post, Australia wide. Orders over $150 are delivered for FREE.  International orders are welcome. Visit the Delivery information page for full shipping and delivery details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Little Pinwheel - www.littlepinwheel.com.au - created quite a splash when they launched onto the Australian market earlier this year, and today Little Pinwheel’s Hayley, ex-graphic designer and mum of two, is making another splash.

Check out the ‘Make Way for Spring Sale’, featuring up to 40% off all winter clothing including Itch Design, Sudo, Heavenly Creatures, Polka and Nature Baby.

But it gets bigger! Hayley is also giving KidStyleFile readers an extra 10% off until 17 July 2009.  This takes the savings on high end winter fashion up to 50% off, and that, my friends, is really something to talk about. Enter the code ‘KSF10′ at checkout - sale continues while stocks last.

There are some seriously groovy jeans on sale from Sudo (OMG, soooo cool), and I love the Polka ‘Hello Sailor’ wide leg jean for girls.  I love the Itch knits - my favourite is the apple jumper at no. 1 below - and for babies you really can’t go wrong with Nature Baby.  I’ve waxed lyrical about Nature Baby many times before, and it’s for good reason: it’s a truly wonderful brand for baby clothing.

In addition to those discounts, Hayley is running two competitions for subscribers to her newsletter.  Firstly, spend over $100 to go into the draw to win one of two doona cover or cot sets by Three Little Trees!  Secondly, spend over $100 for a chance to win a $150 Little Pinwheel voucher!! Wow!  You can have loads of fun spending over $100 on all the divine sale products, so get spending!

The prices below are valid only while stocks last. You can also take an extra 10% off until 17 July 2009 using the code ‘KSF10′.

1. Itch Design Apple Knit, $49.95 $34.95
2. Itch Design Signature Girl Tee, $34.95 $24.95
3. Itch Design Dozer Trackies, $43.95 $32.95
4. Sudo Frankie Flat Cord, $79.95 $55.95
5. Nature Baby Long Sleeve Kimono Bodysuit, $29.95 $23.95
6. Itch Gold Tooth Tee, $34.95 $27.95
7. Heavenly Creatures Ballerina Tee, $39.95 $27.95
8. Sudo Skinny Rocker Jean, $84.95 $63.95
9. Polka Tartan Dress, $69.95 $49.95
10. Polka Hello Sailor Jean, $69.95 $41.95

Little Pinwheel stocks Polka, mill&mia, Sudo, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Itch, Dan300 and Lark, Nature Baby, Sevi toys, monte&tex, Heavenly Creatures, Chalk n Cheese, and Rittenhouse Kids.

Little Pinwheel charge $7.50 flat-rate Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free, Australia-wide. International orders are welcome. Please see the Little Pinwheel Delivery page for full information on postage and delivery.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Pitter-Patter-Pitter-Pat, See the raindrops come, Falling one by one…

Yes, it’s winter, and rain is falling in many places around Australia today. Not only that, but many of you have started shool holidays this week. Argh: what to do??!!

Little Possums Toys - www.littlepossumstoys.com.au - to the rescue, with a lovely selection of goodies from Tiger Tribe and Sevi Toys of Italy, which are ideal for keeping little fingers busy both at home and away.

Until 8 July 2009, Little Possums Toys are offering KSF readers an exclusive 15% discount across the Tiger Tribe Range. Yay! Enter discount code ‘TT15′ at checkout to redeem.

Prices quoted in red below are valid with code until 8 July 2009 only.

A. Tiger Tribe Fairytale magnets - $9.95 less 15% = $8.46
B. Tiger Tribe Dinosaur Magnetic Play Book - $23.95 less 15% = $20.35
C. Tiger Tribe Garden Stamp a Story - $19.95 less 15% = $16.95
D. Tiger Tribe Alphabet Stamp Set - $29.95 less 15% = $25.46
E. Tiger Tribe Dinosaur magnets - $9.95 less 15% = $8.46
F. Tiger Tribe Ballet Magnetic Play Book - $23.95 less 15% = $20.35

Little Possums are also offering a sensational 15% discount (prices as marked on site) on selected products from the exquisite Sevi range. These beautifully made toys provide endless opportunities for creative and imaginative play. Sevi reductions are on offer until 8 July 2009.

Prices quoted in red below are as marked on the Little Possums website until 8 July 2009 only.

1. Sevi Wooden Memory Game - $76.95 less 15% = $65.40
2. Sevi Wooden Ark Balance Game - $55.95 less 15% = $47.55
3. Sevi Village Train Set - $98.95 less 15% = $84.10
4. Sevi Wooden Xylophone - $46.95 less 15% = $39.90
5. Sevi Wooden Farm Play Set - $54.95 less 15% = $46.70

If you haven’t done so already, be sure to sign up for the Little Possums Toys newsletter and receive automatic entry into their monthly prize draw.

Little Possums Toys stock fabulous quality toys from: Alex Toys, Automoblox, Brio, Djeco, Felt Tales, Fiesta Crafts, Folkmanis, Goki, Le Toy Van, Little Chipipi, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan Toy Co, Missi Missi, Orchard Toys, Papo, Plan Toys, Schleich, Sevi, The Little Experience, Tiger Tribe, Tolo, Travis Designs, Vtech and WOW Toys UK.

Little Possums Toys delivery charges are automatically calculated at checkout according to the Australian Post recommendation for product volume, weight and destination. Orders are delivered by either registered Australia Post or Fastway Courier. Contact Little Possums Toys for further details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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I’ve been indulging myself in one of my favourite pastimes just now.  I made myself a cup of Earl Grey, I snuck a chocolate biscuit (ok, fine, two), and I sat myself down in front of the computer and went straight to Baby’s Got Style - www.babysgotstyle.com.au.

I’m sure by now you all know about the divine range of goodness that is BGS.  You’ll know all about the ever-continuing range of hot new products that Daniela and her team work tirelessly to source, and you’ll know about how you can win a $200 BGS voucher every month simply by signing up to their newsletter.  You’ll already know all about the vast range of boutique brands stocked (see below the image collage for the full list), and you’ll probably have placed enough orders to know about the spectacular customer service provided.

It’s little wonder it’s Australia’s premier baby and kids online boutique really, isn’t it?

But have you dropped in lately and seen what’s new in store?  Personally, I’m really excited by the Purebaby Essentials range: an incredibly well-priced everyday organics range, which looks fantastic (as you’d expect from Purebaby) but also washes beautifully and feels absolutely divine (as you’d expect from Purebaby). There’s a good range of colours which can be matched or mixed according to your mood, and the cut looks so comfy (as you’d expect from Purebaby!) that I find myself wishing they’d hurry up and make an adults’ range!

Another new line instore are the Lovestamp necklaces; simple and elegant, these silver necklaces stamped with your child’s name - or children’s names, you can easily add extra tags - are an incredibly special keepsake, and would also make a beautiful gift for a grandmother, godmother or special person in your child’s life.

Baby’s Got Style have a competition running at the moment where you could win a Lovestamp Silhouette boy or girl necklace, personalised with your child’s name and valued at $99.95.  It’s easy - all you have to do is email Baby’s Got Style (with ‘Lovestamp comp’ in the subject field) and tell them in 50 words or less why you would like to wear the love.

1. Blabla Handknitted Beanie - Monkey, $39.95
2. Well Spotted Tees - ‘Talk To My Agent’, $30.00; and ‘The Force’ tee, $34.95
3. Peace Street - ‘Penelope Gypsy Dress’, $39.95; and ‘Frida Embroidered Dress’, $79.95
4. Purebaby Candy Knit Stitch Pom Pom Hat, $24.95
5. Baby’s Got Style Signature Balloon Suitcase, from $8.95
6. Toshi Blue Cat Hat, $27.95
7. Purebaby Essentials - LS Tee in Pale Pink, $18.95; and Legging in Grey Stripe, $18.95
8. Purebaby Essentials - LS Tee in Navy, $18.95; and Legging in Red, $18.95
9. Lovestamp Cherish Necklace, $64.95

Baby’s Got Style cater for kids from birth up to eight years and stock Aka Pipik, Albetta, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, BabyLegs, Baby Cha Cha Baobab, Bebe, Bical, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, BlaBla, Bobble Art, Booghaboo Baby, Children of the Revolution, Moppit, Cheeky Little Soles, Cloud B, Cold Coffee, DripStik, Dan300, Dwell Studio Baby, Elleroo, FLATOut, Fortune Tee, Fresh Baked, Giddy Giddy, Global Style, Haba, Infancy, Little Horn, Little Red by Mr Wolf, Little Twig, Mamas & Papas, mill & mia, Mooo, Mother Hen, Munster, Oobi Baby, Ouch, Pure Baby, Snugglebum, Seafolly, Tiger Joe, Frankie Ray Sooki Baby, Square Peg, Tiny Tribe, Toshi, Totem Kids, Vice Versa, Vintage Kid, and Zoo Emporium. New to Baby’s Got Style are Three Little Trees, Minimonkey Baby Slings, and Paul Frank’s label for kids, Small Paul.

Baby’s Got Style charge from $6.95 -$9.50 for overnight delivery (regional centres may take longer) dependent on weight. International orders are warmly welcomed. Read the full shipping details here.

Today’s post written by Miki

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This is a big one, peeps: 50% off all winter fashion at Appleseed Child - www.appleseedchild.com.au - only while stocks last!

Yes you read it right - all winter fashion at Appleseed Child has been marked down to half price - no exceptions! - and it’s racing out the door.  If you want to get half price current season gear from mill&mia, Miss Haidee, Paperwings, Tommy Rocket & Two Belles, Trelise Cooper Kids and Little Leona, you’re going to have to be quick.  This sale is on until stocks are sold out, but they’re going to go fast! You don’t need a code, prices are already marked down.

So what to put in your shopping cart?  Well at these prices, the question is more what not to buy, but everybody has favourites and these are some of mine:

For boys, I’ve been lusting over the mill&mia Bumper Cars Tee ever since it first hit our screens at the start of the season, and I love how it goes with the Tommy Rocket ‘Delinquent’ Jeans.  I also think the Itch Design ABC Graffiti Hoodie is brilliant - isn’t it great to find boyswear by designers who aren’t afraid of colour!  In fact, when I try to narrow it down I realise that I love all the boys’ tops by Itch, so lucky there’s quite a few of them to choose from!

For girls, there’s a lovely range of dresses by Little Leona which are traditional in cut and feature some really beautiful fabrics.  There’s also a great range of funky, modern long-sleeve tees from mill&mia, Itch Design, Trelise Cooper Kids and Two Belles. And Appleseed Child is definitely where it’s at for jeans, skirts and leggings - what a great range of distinctive pieces!

If you haven’t already, make sure you sign up to the Appleseed Child newsletter: it’s a surefire way to hear about the new stock which is bound to be hitting the shelves soon - wheeeee!!

1. Itch Design Kool Kitty Tee, $34.95 $17.48
2. Miss Haidee Tommy Boy CG Pants - Vintage Chocolate Graphic, $40.00 $20.00
3. mill&mia Red Check Cowboy Shirt, $69.95 $34.98
4. Paper Wings Wide Leg Denim Trouser, $132.00 $66.00
5. mill&mia Bumper Car Tee, $57.95 $28.98
6. Itch Design Boys ABC Graffiti Hoodie, $49.95 $24.98
7. Little Leona Birdie Bird Dress, $79.95 $39.98
8. mill&mia Girls Print Shirred Dress - Tulip Floral Print Cord, $99.00 $49.50
9. Tommy Rocket Raw-Style Jean - Super Dark, $82.25 $41.12
10. Tommy Rocket Delinquent Old Favs Jean, $83.00 $41.50

Appleseed Child stocks Little Leona, Miss Haidee, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Paper Wings, Itch Design, Lark, Dumpling Dynasty, Chalk n Cheese, Trelise Cooper Kids and mill&mia.

Appleseed Child charge $5.50 postage for orders under 500gm and $9.60 for orders between 500gm and 3kg, Australia wide. Parcels can be registered for an additional $2.50. Orders over $150.00 are shipped FREE.

Today’s post written by Miki

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I think wall stickers are such a great way to decorate a child’s bedroom - so quick and easy and instant!  They also come off without damaging the surface so it’s easy to redecorate your kid’s room as they get older, and for another thing they’re rental-friendly - can’t paint the walls? No problem - whack on some removable wall stickers and hey presto: a unique and stylish room!

But where to go to get the best wall stickers, and how to choose the right ones for your home?  Don’t worry, it couldn’t be easier: head straight to The Hip Infant - www.thehipinfant.com.au - where Mel has just started stocking the absolutely divine Love Mae fabric wall stickers. Yes, *fabric*!!

The Love Mae wall stickers are absolutely ingenious, and quite unique in the Australian market (possibly even the global market!) because they really are made of fabric.  Not only that, they are completely reusable and can be repositioned as many times as you like! You can move them from wall to wall and reuse them, scrunch them up into balls and reuse them, or even wash them… and then reuse them again!  And if that’s not the perfect kids decor product then I’d like to know what is.

The other wonderful thing about the Love Mae stickers is the incredibly beautiful design range they come in.  Mums of boys (like me), rejoice!  There’s just as much for your little men here as there are designs for the girls, and every single piece is just exquisitely beautiful.  Whether you opt for the classic, unisex ‘Build A Tree’ and then accessorise with birds and forest friends (both available in boy and girl options), or you decide to go down a more gender-specific road with vintage teapots or dinosaurs, there’s a big range of designs to choose from.

I also love the paper dolls-inspired wall stickers for girls.  Do you remember the paper cutout dolls you played with as children, spending hours cutting out dresses to fit her?  Love Mae have taken the concept to the next level, and now there are the wall sticker versions ready to bring home for your little fashionista.  Available in season-specific styles, each doll comes with a range of modern, hip clothes, shoes, accessories and hairstyles - and in the case of the large set containing two dolls, even a bunny suit!

At the moment you can spend over $65 on anything at The Hip Infant (before postage costs), and Mel will take 10% off your order. This offer is only valid until 4 July 2009, and it’s a fantastic chance to stock up on the beautiful Love Mae wall stickers so don’t dally, enter KSF-LOVE at the Coupon Code section at checkout.

Don’t forget that all orders over $65 can take 10% off with code KSF-LOVE until 4 July 2009.

1. Love Mae Fabric Wall Stickers ‘Build A Tree’, $119.95
2. ‘Tea Time’, $79.95
3. ‘Dainty Toadstools’, $79.95
4. ‘Dinosaurs’, $79.95
5. ‘Dress Up Dolls’, $159.95
6. ‘Twitter Birds’ - Blue, $39.95
7. ‘Forest Critters’ - Boy, $79.95

The list of brands stocked by The Hip Infant includes Aden + Anais, AKA Pipik, Albetta, ALex Toys, Alimrose Designs, Anna & Sally, Annabel Trends, Anne Claire Petit, Baby Einstein, Baby Legs, Babylicious, Benny Boy, Bical, BlaBla, Blink Designs, Bobble Art, BUD, Built NY, Bump Buddy, Candela, Cheeky Monkey, Christmas Ideas, Coco & Eli, Cuddlefish, David Fussenegger, DiddleDumpling, Dirty Laundry, DwellStudio, Elegant Baby, Elodie Details, Eyetribe, Fiesta Crafts, Flensted Mobiles, Fleurville, Foogo By Thermos, For Walls, For Windows, French Bull, Funtainer By Thermos, Gertie and Me, Gifts Ideas Under $25, Giimmo, Go_Home JNR, Green To Grow, Haba, Heimess, Hip Stuff, ID Tee, Inch Blue, Infancy, Jazzy Toes, JellyCats, JewelQueen, Kathe Kruse, Keptin Jr, Kid Squidgy, Kiddopotamus, Kipiis, Lima Bean, Limo Basics, Little Einsteins, Little Joey, Little Twig, Liz Knits, Milestone Press, Milk & Tickles, Mill & Mia, Minimonkey, Mitty James, Mon Ange, Mum To Mum, My Child, Oeuf NYC, OUCH, Peanut Shell, Present Time, Pure Baby, Rockabye Baby, Rondeau Industries, Room It Up, Sigikid, Simple Gorgeous Storage, Skip HOP, Smirk Kids, Snugglebum, Snugzeez, Teeny Me, The Hip Infant Basics, The Hip Infant Birthday tees, The Hip Infant Limited Edition Basics, The Hip Infant Sneakies, The Hip Infant Wall Graphics, Tiger Tribe, Tippy Toes, Toys Pure, Trunki, Wall Candy Arts, WalRUs, and Wee Gallery.

The Hip Infant charge $7.50 postage Australia-wide.  All orders are shipped via Courier or Express Post.

Today’s post written by Angela

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I brought you news of the new ERGObaby Carrier ‘Sport’ model landing in Australia recently, and now I have even more fab news on this new edition babywearing icon:

Babes in Arms - www.babesinarms.com.au - are offering KidStyleFile readers 15% off the ERGObaby Carrier ‘Sport’, PLUS Free Express Postage (rrp $12.40) PLUS a FREE pair of unisex BabyLegs (rrp $16.50) until 10 July 2009.

To redeem this offer phone 1300 725 276 (between 9am-5pm weekdays) to place your order, and mention the KidStyleFile to automatically receive your 15% off discount, FREE postage and FREE Babylegs.

Offering multi-carry (back, front or hip) functionality to Mums and Dads for babies from birth (with optional insert) to pre-school age, the ergonomic design of the ERGObaby Carrier supports a correct sitting position for baby’s physical development and eliminates compression on baby’s spine. ERGObaby Carriers also have a long lifespan, catering for your offspring up to 18kgs, and offering continued support when a baby sling or front carrier is no longer comfortable, and being lighter, and more secure, than a hard-frame baby backpack.

The ERGObaby ‘Sport’ features a detachable sleeping hood, a split at the back for better ventilation, and a 65% cotton/35% polyester blend fabric which effectively wicks moisture away, making it cooler than the standard 100% cotton carrier, and over 20% lighter.

The new ERGObaby Sport was also designed for larger people in mind, especially tall dads who sometimes had a hard time fitting into the regular carrier. In comparison with the standard carrier, the shoulder straps are 4″ longer and the waist belt is 5″ longer as well as being slightly wider.

The ERGObaby Carrier ‘Sport’ model retails for $165.00 - $10.00 less than it’s original model counterpart.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Today I’d like you to meet a couple of new litle friends of mine. They’re small, smart, fashion savvy, with an appreciation for the slightly off-beat; meet the Raspberry Rascals - www.raspberryrascals.com.au.

Rasberry Rascals head rascal, Di Lechner, has gathered together some of the finest brands from Australia - Chalk n Cheese, Polka, Tiny Mammoth and Morgan Wills - and the US: Lucy Sykes,  Kit + Lili, Jolie + Jane, Pink Chicken and Monkey Toes, to create a dynamic collection of products that will delight you.

All baby and kids fashion pieces are currently on sale at up to 40% off, but KSF VIPs (that’s you!) get to take a further 10% off already reduced prices, bringing the savings in at up to 50% off. YOWZA! Enter ‘KSF10′ at checkout to redeem this further discount. In addition, when you place an order and join the Raspberry Rascals newsletter, you’ll automatically go into the draw to win a $150.00 Raspberry Rascals Gift Voucher. The 10% discount code ends, and the competition entries close on 10 July 2009, so get in while the getting is good.

As to what to buy, well frankly it’s more of a case of what *not* to buy!

For boys I highly recommend the Kit + Lili tees (whack a long-sleeved tee underneath for winter warmth), the Polka ‘9 Lives Jean’ and ‘Hero’ jumper, and Chalk n Cheese hoodie (cashmere: yum!)

For girls, go for bold sophistication with Kit + Lili ‘Molly’ leggings, ‘Field of Flowers’ top (again, add a long-sleeved tee for winter warmth - remove again when it comes time for the sun to shine again) with the divine Chalk n Cheese Choc Dots coat for warmth. Top (or should I say, toe!) it off with Monkeytoes Mary Janes, a fave of Suri Cruise no less.

For little baby boys and girls you can’t go past the fab selection of block print Kit + Lili rompers and onesies - just stunning!

Prices marked in red apply with code ‘KSF10′ until 10 July 2009.

A. Kit + Lili - Short sleeve T-Shirt – Crane yellow $48.00 $43.00 -10% NOW $38.70
B. Polka - Knitted Jumper - Ordinary Hero $74.95 $54.95 -10% NOW $49.45
C. Chalk n Cheese - Boys Hooded Coat Cashmere Wool - Derwent Jade $164.00 $99.95 -10% NOW $89.95
D. Kit + Lili - Short sleeve T-Shirt – Target Navy $48.00 $43.00 -10% NOW $38.70
E. Monkey Toes - Spunky Spiders - Shoes $49.95 $39.00 -10% NOW $35.10
F. Polka - Dark Denim Jeans - 9 Lives $69.95 $49.95 -10% NOW $44.95
G. Pink Chicken - Rosa Dress - Hot Pink $88.00 $70.00 -10% NOW $63.00
H. Kit + Lili - Judy Top – Field of Flowers $60.00 $54.00 -10% NOW $48.60
I. Chalk n Cheese - Girls Coat - Chocolate with Pink Spot $159.00 $99.95-10% NOW $89.95
J. Pink Chicken - Sasha Dress - Big Tulips Purple $88.00 $70.00 -10% NOW $63.00
K. Polka - Mika Lu Moccasin Suede Boots $98.00 $64.95 -10% NOW $58.45
L. Kit + Lili - Molly Leggings – Navy $40.00 $32.00 -10% NOW $28.80 and Morgan Wills Bushka Doll with Baby and Pouch $89.00 -10% NOW $80.10
M. Morgan Wills - Baby Bushka Rattles $16.00 -10% NOW $14.40
N. Pink Chicken - Two Piece Set - Coco $79.00 $71.00 -10% NOW $63.90
O. Kit + Lili - Molly Leggings – Cactus $40.00 $32.00 -10% NOW $28.80
P. Monkey Toes - Little Ladies – Mary Jane Girls Shoes $49.95 $39.00 -10% NOW $35.10
Q. Selection of Kit + Lili Rompers $66.00 $59.00 -10% NOW $53.10

Raspberry Rascals charge a flat rate delivery fee within Australia of $6.95 with free shipping on all orders over $150.00 Australia-wide.