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Today’s post written by Miki

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Goodness me! When Terri at Little Styles - www.littlestyles.com.au - decides to mark down her stock for the annual winter clearance, she certainly doesn’t do it by halves!

In fact, I think Terri has read my mind, because she’s managed to generously mark down all the brands I love best at her beautiful, beautiful store:

25% off new season Bebe by Minihaha clothing & shoes
25% off all new season Sooki Baby
25-40% of selected Baobab
25% off new season Purebaby
25% off new season Plum
25% off new season Gaia Organic Cotton
25% off selected Bonds

See? What’s not to love there? BUT, my friends, things get even better for KidStyleFile readers!

Not only do we get those discounts, we can also take an extra 15% off store-wide using the code ‘ksf-take15′ until 26 June 2009. That brings the savings up to 50% off - and don’t forget we’re talking about new season’s fashion in hugely sought after brands here!

On top of these discounts, if you spend over $65 in one transaction (excluding postage) Terri will give you an incredibly divine, snuggly Gertie & Me Bunny valued at $28.95.  The bunny offer is valid only while stocks last, so you don’t want to dally around too much.

New in at Little Styles are some seriously gorgeous gift sets.  They come in a range of prices to suit most budgets, and are such a lovely baby shower or new baby gift! They consist of a range of beautiful and useful products from top brands (including Alimrose and Marquise), and come packaged in adorable little keepsake suitcases - too cute!

I am also really quite taken with some of the other new products here, including the ingenious Bbox - such a nifty idea that I bet anyone who has one doesn’t know what they did without one!  The Giddy Giddy hairclips and accessories are so sweet, as are the Flipsy Flopsy Dolls and the Albetta range.  And the Milk Baby skincare range looks just heavenly, and I do mean ‘looks’ - the packaging is incredibly stylish, and the products themselves sound just wonderful!

Prices quoted in red below are applicable with code ‘KSF-take15′ until 26 June 2009 only.

1. Bonds Owl Print L/S Tee, $16.95 $12.95
2. Bonds Owl Print Stretchy Legging, $15.95 $11.95
3. Purebaby Grey Tree Print Romper, $39.95 $29.95
4. Bonds Printed Coverall - Pink Lemonade, $26.95 $19.95
5. Little Styles Newborn Girl Gift Set - Large, $99.95
6. Sooki Baby ‘Red In The Hood’ Reversible Jacket, $44.95 $33.95
7. Sooki Baby Gas ‘n’ Go Romper, $34.95 $25.95
8. Sooki Baby ‘Betsy In France’ Romper, $26.95 $19.95
9. Purebaby Poppy Knit Dress, $59.95 $44.95
10. Gaia Organic Cotton ‘Little Miss’ Skirt w/ Legging, $39.95 $29.95
11. Gaia Organic Cotton ‘Little Miss’ Frill Top, $34.95 $26.95
12. Gaia Organic Cotton ‘Sailor’ Footed Onesie, $39.95 $29.95

Little Styles stock an enormous range from the following top brands: Aden & Anais, Adiri, Alex, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby Gund, Babylegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bebe, Bebe Au Lait, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, Bluebird & Honey, Bobbleart, Books To Wear, Built, Busybee Friends, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Cloud B, Cocoon Couture, Deglingos, Elodie Details, Fish Lilly, Flirty Bird, ForWalls, French Bull, Fresh Baked, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Giimmo, Global Style custom , Haba, Hess-Spielzeug, Infancy, Infantino, Isoki, Itch Design, Jack & Lily, Jasnor, Kathe Kruse, Lakeland Design, Lark and Friends, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chipipi, Little Styles, Love Police, Mamas and Papas, Marquise, Melissa & Doug toys, Miatom, Minimonkey, Minti, Moppit, Muddy Cloud, Noo Design, Pink Theodore, Plum, Purebaby, Rush, Russ, Sevi, Sigikid, Skeanie, Skip Hop, Sooki Baby, SwaddleDesigns®, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Vintage Kid, Walnut, Well Spotted, Woof!, and WOW Toys.

Little Styles charge a flat rate of $7.50 for Express Post Australia-wide on all orders. Orders over $150.00 are delivered Express, FREE of charge, Australia-wide. All orders placed before 1pm on business days will be posted that same day (exludes orders containing custom-made products) . International orders are warmly welcomed. Please see the Little Styles Orders and Delivery FAQ for full details on delivery and shipping.

Today’s post written by Miki

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With winter now well underway, nothing brightens my day like finding new ranges at discounted prices to present to you all.  Today is a wonderful day, because I have discovered that Dimity at Just Ripe - www.justripe.com.au - has a whole heap of new gear in store just for our browsing and buying pleasure!

And to make things even better, Dimity is giving KidStyleFile readers 15% off store-wide until the end of June! Yes, that’s 15% off everything including sale items, and orders over $150 ship for free!!  YAY!!!  Just enter ‘KSF’ at checkout to get the discount - it ends 30 June 2009.

Now in terms of new ranges, there’s lots to choose from but here are some of my favourites:

There are lots of adorable new rompers from Albetta. I think the Bear one (below at no. 10) is too cute for words, and there are some gorgeous florals for girls in both traditional and funky styles. Albetta seem to use a really high threadcount of cotton for their rompers - the ones I’ve had in the past have washed up beautifully and they feel lusciously thick and soft.  I’m eyeing off these new designs big time, believe me!

Speaking of rompers, there are also some divine choices from Britt (see their Bear Face romper at no. 2 below), and I adore the Nurtured By Nature range too; their Cocoon Cotton knit fabric is absolutely delicious to touch and the colours are gorgeous.

But I think the most tactile product range here has to be from Infancy: their cashmere rompers are… oh, words fail me! Try to imagine the softest, snuggliest blanket you’ve ever felt, and then double its softness, and then you’re approaching something like the Infancy Cashmere All-In-One Suit.  And Infancy are also doing a line in sustainable bamboo fabric now, which feels quite a lot like a cashmere blend to touch.

Also new at Just Ripe are ranges from mill&mia, lots of funky and practical Walnut shoes, Bluebird & Honey and Books To Wear pyjamas.  There’s also been a huge new delivery of Alimrose, with loads to choose from - and all of the above is at 15% off! Sweeeeet!! Now go get shopping!

The prices below reflect the 15% KidStyleFile discount using the code ‘KSF’, and expire on 30 June 2009.

1. Nurtured By Nature Cocoon Cotton Multi Stripe Dress - Shell Pink, $54.95 $46.70
2. Britt Romper Teddy Face - Grey/Blue, $40.00 $34.00
3. Walnut Mary Jane - Ballet Pink, $29.95 $25.45
4. Marquise Two Pack Bodysuit Set, $29.95 $25.45
5. mill&mia L/S Envelope Neck Tee, $49.95 $42.45
6. mill&mia Classic Jean - Dark Indigo Denim, $69.95 $59.45
7. Walnut Canvas Cruise Shoe - Chilli Red, $29.95 $25.45
8. Marquise L/S Tee - Blue, $14.95 $12.70
9. Infancy Cashmere All In One - Rose/Eggnog, $63.95 $54.35
10. Albetta Babygrow Bear - Mint/Chocolate, $42.00 $35.70
11. Nurtured By Nature Cocoon Cotton Stripe Snugglesuit - Duckegg, $59.95 $50.95

Just Ripe stocks products from Albetta, Annabel Trends, Baby Banz, BabyLegs, Boon, Clean Shopper, EcoBaby Organic Dummies, Eleganter, Eternal Creation, Fiesta Crafts, Purebaby, Vanchi, Jack & Lily, Storksak, Imse Vimse, Baobab, Monkey-DO, Blabla, Little Joey Organics, Cheeky Monkey, Aden & Anais, Itsy Bitsy, Infancy, Fish Lilly, Britt, Babymoov, The Wall Sticker Company, Infantino, Lotus Linens, Snazzy Baby, Kumquat, Heimess, Hess-Spielzeug, Gaia Skin Naturals, Hurphy Durphy, Little Tesoro, Paper Eskimo, Noo Designs, Peanut Shell, Polkadot Papoose, Pop Maternity,  Taia, and Ring O Rosey, Kumquat, Purebaby, Itsy Bitsy, Cheeky Monkey, Pepperpot, Polkadot Papoose, Pop Maternity, Artee Supplies, The Wall Sticker Company, and mamapapa.

Just Ripe offer a flat shipping rate of $7.50 for standard size parcels Australia-wide.  Shipping is FREE for purchases over $150.00. International orders are warmly welcomed, and are shipped for a flat rate of $18.00 for standard size parcels. See the FAQ page for full details on shipping.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Following extensive customer feedback, Kerri at Millie Molly Moo - www.milliemollymoo.com.au - has made the big decision to transform her wonderful online and bricks and mortar store in Portland, Victoria - which one customer from New Zealand described as “the most gorgeous store in Australia” - into an entirely girls shop: very very girly girly and pink, sparkly, with all stock fit for a princess; stay tuned to this channel for further developments.

Mums of boys get a big benefit from this move: Millie Molly Moo is clearing out all of boys stock completely, with 30% off all boys stock including Munster, Minti, Albetta, Esprit, Pure Baby, Rock Your Baby, Oobi, Gaia Organic Cotton, Monstar Kids, Nanny Pickle, Miatom, Walnut Shoes, Lakeland Design Quilts, Plan Toys and more!

Prize bargains include the coveted Plan Toys Parking Garage, Airport, and more, snuggly soft organic pieces for little men from Gaia Organic Cotton and Pure Baby, and great fashion pieces for bigger boys from Esprit, Miatom, and Rock Your Baby.

Stock is on sale only while it lasts, and won’t be restocked, so get in quick!

As always, don’t forget to check out the sale items at Millie Molly Moo - some items are up to 80% off: sweet!

Prices quoted in red below apply while stocks last only. No rainchecks.

A. The Little Experience Build-a-Boat Kit $39.95 less 30% discount =$27.95
B. Paper Eskimo Pirate Napkins, pk 20 $5.50 less 30% discount = $3.85, Paper Eskimo Pirate Bag Party Bag Tags $6.95 less 30% discount = $4.85, Paper Eskimo Pirate Invitations pk12 $19.95 less 30% discount = $13.95
C. Voila Toys Motocycle Racers (set of 2) $43.50 less 30% discount = $30.45
D. Albetta Cowboy Print Growsuit $41.95 less 30% discount = $29.35
E. Plan Toys Parking Garage $165.00 less 30% discount = $115.50
F. Gaia Organic Cotton Grey Marle Snowman Hoodie $39.95 less 30% discount = $27.95, Gaia Organic Cotton Grey Marle Snowman Pants $34.95 less 30% discount = $24.45
G. Miatom Caravan Long-sleeved Tee $29.95 less 30% discount = $20.95
H. Esprit Boys Argyle Vest $54.95 less 30% discount = $38.45
I. Lakeland Design All-Stars Couture King Single Quilt and Pillowcase $370.00 less 30% discount = $259.00
J. Little Squirts Boys Winter Pyjamas $44.95 less 30% discount = $31.45

Millie Molly Moo stock the following brands: Albetta, Alimrose Designs, Amplified Kids, Anamalz, And Me Too, Apples and Pears, Baby Hoot, Baby Legs, Bajo Wooden Toys, Big by Fiona Sanlan, Bla Bla, Blue Racoon, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Boomshankar, Cha Cha Sam, Cheeky Little Soles, Chook Leaf, Claesen’s, Cocoon Couture, Custard Pie, David Fussenegger, Edenstar,Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Fairy Floss Creations, fiona by Fiona Sanlan, Fish Lilly, Flat Out Bears, Fleurville Nappy Bags, Frankie Ray, Funkyds, Gaia Natural Baby, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Go Home, Haba Toys, Heavenly Creatures, Hop Skip Jump, Ikaboo, Infancy, Ish, Kaiya Eve Pettiskirts, Kalamazoo Kidz, Kipiis, Lakeland Design Mini, Lark Handmade, Lil Fraser, Little Blue Fish, Little Gems, Fairy Princess, Little Horn, Little Squirts, Live Play Create Balance Bike, Maileg, Miatom, Milestone Press, Mill and Mia, Mini Mermaid, Mini Metalius, MiniMink, Miss Metalius, Monstar Kids, Mooo, Moppit, Mum to Mum DVDs, Munster, Nordic House, Oobi, Papoose, Penny Scallan, Puddle Jumper Shoes, Pure Baby, Rock Your Baby, Smirk, Sudo, Tayla-Lu, Tea Princess, Three Little Trees, Toshi, Trunki, Two Belles, United Oddsocks, Walnut, Well Spotted Tees, Willow and Finn and Woolbabe.

Millie Molly Moo charge a flat rate of $8.00 for postage, Australia-wide. Orders over $250.00 are posted free. International orders are welcome; MMM charge a flat rate of $17.00 postage.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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Bibs are one of those things that you can never have enough of. They are the kind of thing where it is a good idea to buy quality and quantity. Good quality cotton bibs are the way to go, they wash well and keep on looking good.

For such a simple concept, the bib can come in so many shapes, colours and sizes: there are the soft small ones for newborn dribble and milk spills, the big absorbent ones for toddler munchtime, there are reversible, plastic-coated, patterned, plain, funny, cute, stylish, and co-ordinated, there are some for home, some for Grandmas, some for the nappy bag ,and some for adding a little colour to their outfits.

No matter what you are in the mood for, there is a bib out there to suit. They are also a great gift for new Mums or 1 year old birthdays!

Here are just a small selection of the best bibs out, available online from some great Aussie baby boutiques. Be sure to check the Current Deals page for shop special offers or discount codes.

a. I don’t do vegetables Bib from Just for Boys $9.95
b. Lambykins Organic Bib from from La Toriana $12.95
c. Oobi Bat Bib from La Toriana $9.95
d. eeni meeni miini moh Bib - dark chocolate from Kounia-Bella $24.00
e. eeni meeni miini moh Bib - fade grape from Kounia-Bella $24.00
f.  Infancy Bib - Navy Jungle from Just Ripe $14.50 $10.15
g. Bebe Audrey Reversible Bib from Ekidna Kids $10.95
h. Infancy Bib - Raspberry Blossom from Just Ripe $14.50 $10.15
i. Plum - Boys Multi Bibs from My Keiko $12.50
j.  Albetta Pirate Print Bib from Urban Child $14.95
k. Albetta Green Planet Print Bib from Urban Child $14.95
l. Cow Girl Bib from Miss Tati and Friends $13.50
m. Hullubullu - Multi Spot Bib from My Keiko $16.95 $15.50
n. Big Baby Bib - Cat from Chic Kids $9.95
o. Big Baby Bib - Frog from Chic Kids $9.95
p. Hullubullu - Pink Spot Bib from My Keiko  $16.95 $15.50
q. Bebe Reversible Poppy Stripe Bib from Ekidna Kids $11.95

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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We introduced you to Just Ripe - www.justripe.com.au - purveyors of fine clothing, toys, feeding equipment, and accessories, for tots 0-2 years and their stylish mamas - last September.

Since then, Just Ripe has gone from strength to strength, and the range of goodies Dimity at JR has collected together is quite impressive!

Choose products from Albetta, Annabel Trends, Baby Banz, BabyLegs, Boon, Clean Shopper, EcoBaby Organic Dummies, Eleganter, Eternal Creation, Fiesta Crafts, Purebaby, Vanchi, Jack & Lily, Storksak, Imse Vimse, Baobab, Monkey-DO, Blabla, Little Joey Organics, Cheeky Monkey, Aden & Anais, Itsy Bitsy, Infancy, Fish Lilly, Britt, Babymoov, The Wall Sticker Company, Infantino, Lotus Linens, Snazzy Baby, Kumquat, Heimess, Hess-Spielzeug, Gaia Skin Naturals, Hurphy Durphy, Little Tesoro, Paper Eskimo, Noo Designs, Peanut Shell, Polkadot Papoose, Pop Maternity,  Taia, and Ring O Rosey, Kumquat, Purebaby, Itsy Bitsy, Cheeky Monkey, Pepperpot, Polkadot Papoose, Pop Maternity, Artee Supplies, The Wall Sticker Company, and mamapapa.

Dimity at Just Ripe is hosting a huge end of season sale, and is offering KidStyleFile readers 15% off store-wide - including the sale stock! - until midnight 10 March, 2009.  Enter ‘KSF’ in the coupon code section at checkout to redeem.

I’m loving the oversized bibs (makes SUCH a big difference to everyday life), Jack & Lilly super-soft shoes make me smile and smile (who could resist the ‘Charming Turtles’??!), there’s a great range of award-winning toys from Fiesta Crafts, pick up imprintable party invites from Artee Supplies, grab the kitchen essential, Babymoov Bebedelice (pronounced beh-beh-delish), and treat yourself to a luxe brangelina-endorsed Storksak bag at 15% off.

Also keep your eyes peeled for winter stock from Eternal Creation, Nurtured By Nature, Jock & Tilly, mill&mia, Gaia Organic Cotton, Infancy, Books To Wear, and Huckleberry Lane, coming soon to Just Ripe.

Prices quoted in red are after the 15% KSF discount code has been applied. These prices are valid until 10 March 2009 only.

A. Extra Large Shirt Bib $22.95 $19.50
B. Albetta Knitted Animals $31.95 each $27.15 each
C. Storksak ‘Elizabeth’ in cream $379.95 $322.95
D. BlaBla Finger Puppets $8.95 each $7.60
E. Babymoov Bebedelice $199.99 $169.99
F. Baobab Pyjama Set $36.95 $24.02 $20.41
G. Artee Supplies: Imprintable Invitations, pack of 10 $22.95 $19.50
H. Jack & Lily Charming Turtle $39.95 $33.95
I. Eternal Creation Blue Romper $34.95 $22.72 $19.31
J. Fish Lilly Sleeping Bag $45.00 $38.25
K. Eternal Creation Tuscany Dress $44.95 $29.22 $24.83
L. Monkey-DO PJs 2 Piece Set $32.00 $20.80 $17.68
M. ForWalls Rocket and Stars decal set $24.95 $21.20
N. Fiesta Crafts Old MacDonald’s Noisy Farm $84.95 $72.20

Just Ripe offer a flat shipping rate of $7.50 for standard size parcels Australia-wide.  Shipping is FREE for purchases over $150.00. International orders are warmly welcomed, and are shipped for a flat rate of $18.00 for standard size parcels. See the FAQ page for full details on shipping.

Today’s post written by Miki.

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Ooh I do enjoy a look around a gorgeous baby and kids store, and today’s is an especially fine browse: I took a trip over to Just Ripe - www.justripe.com.au, purveyors of an incredibly wide range of high-quality products for 0-2 year olds.

It’s such a feast for the eyes!  Not only is the site a dream to look at and navigate, I can never get enough of the products they stock (find a few of my current personal favourites pictured below.) It’s also a one-stop-shop for Christmas, with a detailed personalised shopping service making gift choices easy, and beautiful Christmas gift wrap offered for only $4.50.

There’s a huge choice of brands, including Albetta, Annabel Trends, Baby Banz, BabyLegs, Boon, Clean Shopper, EcoBaby Organic Dummies, Eleganter, Eternal Creation, Fiesta Crafts, Purebaby, Vanchi, Jack & Lily, Storksak, Imse Vimse, Baobab, Monkey-DO, Blabla, Little Joey Organics, Cheeky Monkey, Aden & Anais, Itsy Bitsy, Infancy, Fish Lilly, Britt, Babymoov, The Wall Sticker Company, Infantino, Lotus Linens, Snazzy Baby, Kumquat, Heimess, Hess-Spielzeug, Gaia Skin Naturals, Hurphy Durphy, Little Tesoro, Paper Eskimo, Noo Designs, Peanut Shell, Polkadot Papoose, Pop Maternity,  Taia, and Ring O Rosey.

Just Ripe is a beautiful store, and it’s run by beautiful people. Dimity and Paul, the parents of little Cooper (now there’s a cutie if ever I’ve seen one!), have a real passion for well-designed, high quality baby products - as anyone looking at their range can tell!

They’ve seen a growing demand for high quality organic products too, and make sure they stock some of the finest organic products around.  In fact, all of their products have been carefully hand selected - Dimity and Paul regularly attend trade fairs and have strong relationships with leading boutique brands both in Australia and internationally.

To get an idea of the stunning products stocked at Just Ripe, make a beeline for the Gorgeous New Products link. New summer PJs and pretty dresses from Albetta, toys from Alimrose, Fiesta Crafts and Hess Spielzeug, and stylish invitations for baby showers and birthday parties are all new and hot.  I also love the all-in-ones from Infancy, Itsy Bitsy and mamapapa.

NOW is the time to get over to Just Ripe and snap up some goodies fore summer and the festive season: Dimity and Paul are offering KidStyleFile readers 15% off store-wide for one week only! Enter ‘KSF15′ at checkout to claim your discount.

This offer ends at midnight on Monday 17 November, so you’ll have to be quick!

Discounts shown include the 15% off KSF discount until 17 November 2008 only.

1. Albetta Smocked Butterfly Dress, $49.95 $42.45
2. Imse Vimse Swim Nappy - Sea Animal Turquoise, $23.50 $19.98
3. Lotus Linens Singlet Bodysuit - Rose, $19.95 $16.95
4. Kumquat Blanket - City Scene, $36.00 $30.60
5. Jack & Lily Shoes - Anchor White/Blue, $42.95 $36.50
6. Seatbelt Protector - Elephant, $19.95 $16.95
7. Ecobaby Natursutten Organic Dummy - Orthodontic, $9.95 $8.45
8. Cheeky Monkey French Tee - Soft Blue, $19.00 $16.15 (for non-French speakers, the text translates to say ‘cute as anything’)
9. Alimrose Handsqueeker - Bumblebee Navy, $15.95 $13.55
10. Annabel Trends Tippy Toes - Beach Babe, $12.95 $10.63 for gift box of two pairs.

Just Ripe offer a flat shipping rate of $7.50 for standard size parcels Australia-wide.  Shipping is FREE for purchases over $150.00. International orders are warmly welcomed, and are shipped for a flat rate of $18.00 for standard size parcels. See the FAQ page for full details on shipping.

Today’s post written by Miki.

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Wheep wheep! Cool new goodies alert! Check out the ‘new arrivals‘ section at Urban Child - www.urbanchild.com.au - and you’ll see what I mean.

Albetta swimmers and sunhats in beautiful vintage-inspired floral prints. Classic knits from Aravore Babies - in particular check out the flapper dress. Gorgeous new bed linen from Caden Lane. Hours of entertainment with games from eeBoo . Oodles of Oobi Summer goodness. All utterly impossible to resist!

Given that Christmas is fast approaching, now is a great time to check out the brand-spanking-new Christmas section too. Stylish (and generously sized) Santa sacks from Cocoon Couture and Mamas & Papas are headliners in here, along with the Mamas & Papas Christmas accessories such as the sweet little beanie toys and the advent calendar.

What I think is particularly inspired is the extremely well-stocked Stocking Stuffers section, chockablock full of brilliant ideas from Alex Toys, Felt Creations, Urban Child’s own top quality toys and musical instruments, and a great range of popular books along with loads more great goodies.  This is a one stop shop for Santa Sack fillers!

I actually placed an order with Urban Child just last week (I bought some Walnut shoes among other bits and pieces) and I was just delighted with Melissa’s friendly customer service and the super-swift delivery of my order.  I’m even more of an Urban Child fan now than I was before

And believe me when I say I’ll be going back for more Walnut shoes when these ones are grown out of - they’re beautifully made, practical, and offer excellent foot support for growing feet. Can’t go wrong for an easy Summer shoe.

Want to get lucky at Urban Child? Melissa is currently running a competition - spend $50.00 (plus postage) and subscribe to the mailing list for a chance to win a $150.00 Urban Child Gift Voucher!  (I can’t think of anything I’d like better for Christmas….check out the Urban Child range for mums!)

Also, if you’d like FREE postage on your Urban Child order, use the KidStyleFile code in the current issue of Shop 4 Kids magazine. You can grab the mag, else the code can be found in the KidStyleFile weekly newsletter. Not a subscriber? Sign up here.

Albetta Pink Kaftan $41.95
50s Style Vintage Tin Tea Set - Blue $39.95
Oobi Baby Betty Sailor Dress with Knickerbockers - Red $49.95
Walnut Cruise Shoes - Taupe $29.95
eeBoo Classic Bingo $34.95
eeBoo ‘I Never Forget A Face’ Matching Game $34.95
Cocoon Couture Reindeer Christmas Sack $54.95
Oobi Baby Strawberry Booties $29.95
Urban Child Mini Bowling Set - Laughing Lions $13.95
Caden Lane Fitted Sheets $47.95
Mamas & Papas ‘Santa Stop Here’ Door Hanging $29.95
Albetta Cherry Sunhat $22.00

Urban Child stocks a superb range of toy, accessory and baby and kids clothing brands including Albetta, Alex Toys, Aravore Babies, Baobab, Baby Bonkies, Belli Skincare, Berchet, Brainy Baby, Cheeky Monkey, Cocoon Couture, Crocodile Creek, Ellaroo Slings, Felt Creations, Granimals, Infantino, Kaloo, Living and Learning, Made by Angie, Majors forMinors, Mamas & Papas, Melissa and Doug, Oobi, Orchard Toys, Pebbles PouchMISS, Plan Toys, Pure Baby, Ravensburger, Red Wagon, Robbie Adrian, Schylling, Step 2, Tiny Tribe, Walnut and WOW Toys.

Don’t forget to check the well-stocked sale section for fab discounts on quality brands.

Urban Child ship Australia-wide from $6.95 for most parcels.  Please see the Orders & Deliver page for more details.

Today, Miki hits The Hip Infant for a shopping spree. If you want a 10% discount at THI grab a copy of Shop 4 Kids mag for the KSF exclusive code. Can’t get to the shops? Email me, and I’ll send you the magic words

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The Hip Infant - www.thehipinfant.com.au - is an unending source of delight for me.

The site itself is a dream to navigate, it’s beautiful to look at and everything is just so… well, *hip*!

When you combine that with the vast range of brands you can understand why The Hip Infant is shopping heaven for the 0-2 years crowd.

Brands stocked include *takes a deep breath*: 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, BUD, Built NY, Bump Buddy, Cheeky Monkey, Christmas Ideas, Coco & Eli, Cuddlefish, David Fussenegger, DiddleDumpling, Dirty Laundry, Elodie Details, Eyetribe, Fiesta Crafts, Flensted Mobiles, Fleurville, For Walls, For Windows, French Bull, Gertie and Me, 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 Chipipi, Little Einsteins, Little Joey, Little Twig, Liz Knits, Milestone Press, Mill & Mia, Mini Glow, Mitty James, Mon Ange, Moppit, Mum To Mum, My Child, Oeuf NYC, OUCH, Peanut Shell, Present Time, Pure Baby, Rockabye Baby, Rondeau Industries, Rush, Sigikid, Simple Gorgeous Storage, Skip HOP, Smirk Kids, Snugglebum, Snugzeez, Teeny Me, Tiger Tribe, Tippy Toes, Toys Pure, Trunki, Vessel, Wall Candy Arts, WalRUs, and Wee Gallery < *gasps for air*>.

You can see why I love it!

So, what’s new on the block at The Hip Infant?

Well, the first things to catch my eye were the incredibly adorable Giimmo nightlights.

With sweet little shapes such as a panda, a monkey, a cat and a stegosaurus which are bound to have everyone squealing “OMG, cuuuuuuute!!” you know you’re onto a winner!

Night lights are great for kids who get a wee bit worried in the night.  How comforting for them to wake up to a soft glow rather than cold darkness. As an added bonus these nightlights are portable, so your child can take them to the bathroom if he or she wants to.

For those of you who are redecorating the kids’ rooms, check out The Hip Infant’s huge range of wall art and room accessories.

Although they stock a big range of For Walls and For Windows, among other top brands, the ones I love most are The Hip Infant’s own range of wall graphics and in particular the hot air balloon wall decals.  Just gorgeous and extraordinarily well priced for top quality wall decor!

Personally I’m particularly delighted that The Hip Infant stocks Green To Grow BPA Free bottles and accessories.  I’ve been using these bottles for ages and wholeheartedly vouch for them; they’re great to use and it’s very reassuring to know that when my little one drinks from them he’s only getting milk and not a host of other chemical nasties.

My picks of the day, represent just a handful of what I love over at The Hip Infant. Head on over there yourself to get the full effect

From top left in rows:

Prices quoted are after the 10% Shop4Kids discount is applied. Grab a copy of Shop4 Kids mag for the KSF exclusive code, or email Angela, and she’ll word you up.

Albetta Babygrow ‘Baby Angel’, $42.00  $35.00  $31.50
Cheeky Monkey Elephant Tee - 0-3 months, $19.95  $17.95
Dirty Laundry Basic Black Supaman Tee, $32.95  $15.00  $13.50 (MEGA bargain!!)
Cuddlefish Bucket Hat Red, $29.95  $26.95
Heimess Elastic Rattle, $19.95  $17.95
Giimmo Night Light - Bamboo the Panda, $44.95  $40.45
Snugglebum Short John, beachside stripe, $34.95  $32.35
Tiger Tribe Magnetic Playbook ‘At The Beach’, $19.95  $17.95
Ouch Frill Detail Dress - Aqua, $39.95  $35.95
Rush Backpack Red Spots, $34.95  $32.35
Hip Stuff Little Fish Maraca, $4.50 $4.05 available in Red and Green amongst other great colours!

Don’t forget to have a browse through the fabulous and well-stocked sale section at The Hip Infant either. Huge bargains within!!

The Hip Infant charge $7.50 postage flat Australia wide for Express Post/courier delivery. Orders are dispatched within 24 hours of receipt. The Hip Infant also ships internationally. Please visit the Delivery Info page for full information on shipping.

Today I want to introduce you to a beautiful new store that has just opened its virtual doors. Serving clientele through their early years - primarily 0-2 years - and their stylish mamas, Just Ripe - www.justripe.com.au -  brings you a splendid range of clothing, toys, feeding equipment, and accessories from the best brands.

Choose products from Albetta, Annabel Trends, Baby Banz, BabyLegs, Boon, Clean Shopper, EcoBaby Organic Dummies, Eleganter, Eternal Creation, Fiesta Crafts, Purebaby, Vanchi, Jack & Lily, Storksak, Imse Vimse, Baobab, Monkey-DO, Blabla, Little Joey Organics, Cheeky Monkey, Aden & Anais, Itsy Bitsy, Infancy, Fish Lilly, Britt, Babymoov, The Wall Sticker Company, Infantino, Lotus Linens, Snazzy Baby, Kumquat, Heimess, Hess-Spielzeug, Gaia Skin Naturals, Hurphy Durphy, Little Tesoro, Paper Eskimo, Noo Designs, Peanut Shell, Polkadot Papoose, Pop Maternity,  Taia, and Ring O Rosey.

This list is expanding every week at the moment, so keep your eyes peeled for more to come!

There is so much that’s fab at Just Ripe, that it’s hard to pick the highlights, but two things you simply *must* know about are the lush Storksak bags (the bag of choice for Angelina and Brad, amongst other glitterati) and the, Imse Vimse swimwear, which will be a boon for parents of babes due at the end of the year; swim nappies start in newborn sizes, and tankini tops at 3-6 months.

Also of note at Just Ripe is the personalised service that Just Ripe’s owner, Dimity, offers. This goes beyond what you might normally expect, and reaches into personal shopping territory, the range of services are so detailed.

Just some of the areas that Dimity and her team can help you with include:

• Personally walking you through the store
• Taking you straight to the items most suitable for your request
• Advising you on the latest trends and unique items for something cool and different
• Making tailored gift packs to meet any budget or theme
• Gift wrapping presents and even writing on a card and sending it on your behalf if required
• Creating beautiful sets to make your little one look gorgeous
• Suggesting new additions to work with your existing wardrobe
• Corporate gifts
• Gift registries

To kick off your love affair with Just Ripe, Dimity is offering KidStyleFile readers a $10.00 gift voucher when you spend over $50.00.  Enter ‘KSF’ in the coupon code section at checkout to redeem. Offer ends on Sunday September 21, and your gift voucher is valid for 3 months from date of issue.

Clockwise from top left:

Fiesta Crafts -The Family Popovs $54.95 A contemporary and quirky take on the traditional Russian Doll set.
BlaBla Mini Doll - ‘Buzz’ $42.95 ‘Buzz’ is my fave of all the BlaBla dolls. Suitable for girls and boys in equal measure, what a great baby shower gift (and life-long buddy!) Buzz would make.
Infantino Safari Roller $19.95 Babies just love interactivity and the cause and effect relationship. This toy is guaranteed to provide hours of stimulation and giggles.
BlaBla Finger Puppets $8.95 each Available in 20 different characters these are great for collecting, and affordable enough to pop in as an extra little pressie for bigger siblings to amuse themselves, and the new baby, with.
EcoBaby Organic Dummy $9.95 No nasty hormone disrupting chemicals here. Peace of mind for parents in more ways than one!
Albetta Vintage Car Top and Pant Set $42.00 Total coolness for little boys! Also available in Cupcake design for little lasses.
Infantino 2 in 1 Activity Mirror $39.95 A great double-duty toy, I love the way this attaches to the cot, and can also be easily configured for tummy-time use. Hours of enjoyment to be found here.
Fiesta Crafts -Tooting Teddies Train $69.95 Deservedly award-winning, Tooting Teddies is an utter delight. You cannot go past this quality toy.
Boon Snack Ball $15.95 Modern design that merges form and function beautifully. Highly affordable too! Collect the set for the ultimate in aesthetic appeal, and everyday practical application.
Boon Fluid No-spill Toddler Cup $15.95
Imse Vimse Swim Nappy $23.50 Fits even the tiny newborn aqua-baby to perfection.
Imse Vimse Tankini Top $26.00 Fits from size 3-6 months and up.
Kumquat Pink Dotty Owl Lap Onesie $23.00 A sweetly uplifting design of wise owls graces this perfectly pink suit. Available in blue traffic design for boys.

And, last, but certainly not least, Just Ripe is stocking the esteemed Storksak bags. A triumph of design, these bags do not outwardly belie their nappy bag status in any way, but, open them up and - ta-da! - they afford every efficiency you could hope for. Head on over to Just Ripe to find out more.

Storksak ‘Jamie’ in black $299.95
Storksak ‘Elizabeth’ in cream $379.95

Just Ripe offer a flat shipping rate of $7.50 for standard size parcels Australia-wide.  Shipping is FREE for purchases over $150.00. International orders are warmly welcomed, and are shipped for a flat rate of $18.00 for standard size parcels. See the FAQ page for full details on shipping.

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Following on from last week’s US Designers special feature, this week we’re heading across the Atlantic to the United Kingdom.

The UK has long been a source of leading children’s- wear and equipment. Iconic names such as Silver Cross prams instantly bring to mind classic chic, perfectly groomed nannies or the more modern ‘yummy mummies’ parading through Hyde Park with their beautifully dressed offspring on full display.

Hey, if you have a baby you’re proud of and gorgeous gear for him or her, why not show them off?

That concept shows in UK designers products - they’re always gorgeous to look at (not to mention touch) and practical to boot. And now, thanks to some of Australia’s top children’s-wear online boutiques, we can access the best of British design from the comfort of our living rooms.

So get comfy and have a look at some of my picks for the week!

Fairy Kisses

Fairy Kisses - www.fairykisses.com.au - stock the cutest little leather babyshoes from Starchild. I’m sure you’ve seen these before, they’re just so sweet! For the traditionalists among us there is Nenuphar London: timeless designs with a hint of their French heritage. Any child couldn’t help but look as though butter wouldn’t melt in their mouth wearing these clothes! They’re especially perfect for special occasions.

If you prefer organic cotton on your precious little one’s skin, there are two designers I would bring to your attention: Piccalilly Organics and Little Blue dog. Both have loads of adorable designs and are so gentle on babies’ skin!

Starchild ballerina shoes in blue, $42.95
Piccalilly red organic hoodie, $39.95
Little Blue Dog signature baseball top, $38.95
Little Blue Dog cat romper, $38.95
Nenuphar London puff sleeve dress, $84.95
Starchild gingham Jolly Roger shoes, $39.95

Urban Child

Another great place to stock up on UK designers is Urban Child - www.urbanchild.com.au. Here you can find simply beautiful baby clothes, blankets and accessories from AraVore Babies. Exclusively imported from London, all organic and knitted from exquisitely soft ‘Fair Trade’ cotton and merino wool, they are the most wonderful baby presents, especially for a winter baby. It’s the kind of gift that will become a family heirloom!

Urban Child also have the ever-popular Albetta (I’m in love with Albetta babygrows; could they get any cuter?) and a selection of WOW toys - these toys are destined to be come favourites with everyone, you can’t go wrong with them.

WOW toys ‘Motorbike Max’, $24.95
AraVore Babies organic vintage matinee coat, $105.00
Albetta Flying Machines babygrow, $42.00 $21.95 (great price!!)
AraVore Babies pink stripe jumper, $82.00
Albetta booties -blue velvet gingham, $24.95 $9.95 (even greater price!!)
Ekidna Kids

One of my all-time favourite stuffed toy brands is ‘Mamas & Papas‘ from the UK. These knitted and fleece animals are really lovely - just a bit quirky, a bit whimsical and bound to be adored.

The fleece ones can just be flung in the washing machine and the knitted ones are easy enough to spot clean. I know this because I got tomato sauce on my friend’s knitted puppy a couple of months ago - don’t ask - and was totally mortified until I realised the stain had come right out! (Promise not to tell her please )

My favourite place to get these in Australia is Ekidna Kids - www.ekidnakids.com.au.

M&P Colour Bunch soft toy - Tuli, $21.95
M&P Knitted lamb gift toy, $39.95
M&P Knitted puppy gift toy, $39.95
M&P Kitted bear gift toy, $39.95
M&P Colour Bunch soft toy - Baru, $21.95

Kids Gift List
Two fabulous UK designers at Kids Gift List - www.kidsgiftlist.com.au. The first is Sparrowkids, designers of stunning ‘DIY’ craft kits for kids. All the materials are Fair Trade (you can have very thought-provoking discussions with the kids over this topic) and they’re great quality. Craft projects aren’t just for the girls. Show me the primary school boy who could resist the pencilcase rocket!

The other designer is Trunki, which is only the best luggage for kids in the whole wide world. Seriously, who could ever go past the funky little ride-on suitcases with horns?

Sized to be carry-on baggage compliant, light enough for parents to carry comfortably over their shoulder and robust enough for not just one but two preschoolers to ride, these little suitcases are too cool.

Perfect for 3-6 year olds, and they are just as good for overnight stays at the grandparents’ place as international jetsetting!

Sparrowkids DIY felt butterfly bag, $28.95
Sparrowkids DIY felt sparrow bag, $28.95
Sparrowkids DIY rocket pencil case, $39.95
Trunki ride-on suitcases, pink and blue, $63.95

Please check individual store for postage prices and information.