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Today’s post written by Angela

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Baby Legs, Baby Legs, Ba-by-Ba-by-Ba-by Legs…Baby Legs, Baby Legs, Ba-by-Ba-by-Ba-by Legs…

Yessiree, it’s that time of year again, the time of year when the chill wind blows and we sing our BabyLegs – www.babylegs.com.au – song and reach for our easy-on-easy-off-all-purpose-go-anywhere-and-look-funky BabyLegs/arm warmers!

Besides adding a large slice of funk to any outfit, protecting your little one’s legs from bumps and knocks (essential knee-protection for little crawlers!), and the cold wind, and making toilet training soooo much easier, they can be worn on arms for an edgy and practical layered look, or to add pizzazz to the dress-up box.

BabyLegs offer designs for every taste over their Standard, Organic and Supersoft ranges, and prices start at a dirt cheap $16.50!

Besides a massive following in homes of everyday peeps like me, the ‘Legs also have a celebrity following with fans including Zahara Jolie-Pitt (who loves her Supersoft Rainbows), and Gwen Stefani’s sons Kingston and Zuma, who is seems are really seen these days without a pair of BabyLegs on their limbs!

BabyLegs charge from $6.50 postage Australia-wide: buy 4 pair and they’ll post your order FREE.

Sing-it-with-me-now: Baby Legs, Baby Legs, Ba-by-Ba-by-Ba-by Legs…Baby Legs, BabyLegs, Ba-by-Ba-by-Ba-by Legs…

Above: Gwen Stefani and sons Kingston and Zuma, Jessica Alba and daughter Honor, and KSF Official Mascots Miss E and Miss S in their BabyLegs, together with an assortment of my fave BabyLegs. You can buy them here.

Photo credits: Celebrity images courtesy of BabyLegs.com

Today’s post written by Angela

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When I had my children, and witnessed first-hand the purity of a newborn babe, I vowed to respect that natural state of being, and avoid chemicals and artificial nasties as much as humanly possible.

Five years ago I had to search high and low and go to some extremes to get hold of products that cared for my babies without the use of harmful toxins.

Thankfully the days of fruitless searching are now over, with Ankle Biters – www.anklebitersduds.com.au – specialising in eco-friendly, kid-friendly, and socially responsible products all in the one handy online location.

Ankle Biters is run by Tanya Love, a mum of 5 (kudos!!) who is dedicated to making eco-friendly and organic high quality products easily accessible and affordable to parents.

Tanya personally tests products before they are offered for sale in the Ankle Biters store, and if she doesn’t find them extremely useful and/or as great as the marketing jargon states, then she won’t sell it.

Brands that has passed the test include Tiny Tribe, Natracare, Bokashi, Naturalene, Automoblox, Babyhood, BabyJogger, BabyLegs, Bacche, Barefoot Magazine, Carmaje, Clearly Herbal, Coocoose, ECOtanka, ERGObaby, Folkmanis, Flutterbacks, 4myearth, GreenPack, Huggalugs, La Belly Band, Lanowool, Mishi, Moltex, Nature’s Child, O’Bon, Paper-Go-Round, Seventh Generation, Sterimist, TummyTub, The Pop-In!, Wotnot and World Alive.

Ankle Biters has a fantastic range of skin and bath care products for babies and kids (you *must* get some of the Tiny Tribe Bubble Bath – so gentle!), Modern Cloth Nappies that save your dollars, and on landfill, or arguably the best disposable nappies on the planet: Seventh Generation.

Anklebiters is also the best online source for all things Baby Jogger in Australia – customers in the South-Eastern states of Australia can receive their Baby Jogger strollers delivered to their door for free!

I also have to make mention of the beautiful organic cotton tops from Bacche (Edwina has some for her children: read her review here), the in-house handmade Ankle Biters Tutus, and the Flutterbacks – cute hand-dyed singlets with removable wings. At a tiny $16.00 I did a serious double take!!

Keep your eye on the New Products section at Ankle Biters for over 200 pieces of new stock to go up on the site, including a stunning new range of extremely funky Fair Trade nappy and school bags that are going to be available from next week.

Until 16 June 2009, all KidStyleFile readers will receive FREE shipping (within Australia) and a FREE copy of Barefoot Magazine. Enter BarefootKidsStyle in the “VIP/Discount Code” box at checkout to redeem. All customers who place orders that reach over $500.00 automatically receive10% off all future orders placed.

PS If you’re going to Greenfest in Brisbane from 5-7 June this year, be sure to visit the Ankle Biters stand where you’ll be able to Tanya and her crew live in person.

A. Bacche Short-Sleeved Saffron Orange Bengal Tiger print Organic Cotton Tee – $32.95
B. ECOTanka MiniTanka Drink Bottle – $22.50
C. Baby Jogger City Mini Single – $449.00 FREE delivery for shoppers in South-Eastern states of Australia.
D. Seventh Generation Disposable Nappies – $29.00
E. Clearly Herbal Bamboo Cloth Baby Wipes – $8.60 per pack
F. The Pop -In Modern Cloth Nappies – $35.00 each
G. Tiny Tribe Lavender and Vanilla Chemical-free Bubble Bath – $12.45
H. Ankle Biters Granny’s Rose Garden Handmade Tutu - $50.00 (do a search on ‘tutu’ on the Anke Biters site to reveal the full range available)
I. Flutterbacks Hand-dyed Singlets with Removable Wings – $16.00
J. Bacche Long-Sleeved Mangrove Green Leopard Organic Cotton Tee – $34.95
K. Tummytub Baby Bath - $52.95 and multifunctional stand $78.00
L. O’Bon Recycled Newspaper Pencils – Set of 10 2B – from $2.50-$7.50 per pack
M. Paper-Go-Round Recyled Paper Making Kit – A4 with Envelope Deckle – $79.95

Anklebiters Duds postage charges are calculated at checkout based on weight. International orders are warmly welcomes. Please See the Anklebiters Duds Postage & Returns page for full details on postage and delivery.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Nee ha nee nah – BabyLegs Christmas Stocking Stuffer mega-special coming through!!!

Ekidna Kidswear - www.ekidnakidswear.com.au has come up trumps with the ‘Legs, and is offering a fab Buy 2 Get 1 Free offer!

Simply purchase 2 pair of BabyLegs, and pop KSF, and your three preferences* for your third (and FREE!) pair in the comments field at checkout. Offer ends December 20, 2008.

BabyLegs are the perfect extra ‘layer’ for summertime dressing: pop them in your bag – they take up next to no room – and you’ll have instant warmth and sun protection for little arms and legs at your disposal.

There’s a lovely range of clothing over at Ekidna Kids just begging to be worn this Christmas day (check my picks below for outfits that look great with the BLs): Bebe by Minihaha, Marquise, Eternal Creation, Koby, Infancy, Jaffa, and Smirk Xmas themed tees can all be found heavily marked down in the ‘Specials’ section.

Also have to make mention of the Little Extenctions onesie ‘extenders’, a very cool little invention that will get you months more wear out of baby onesies – a superb idea at any time, but especially savvy in these economy conscious times.

Christmas day is not complete without toys, and there are some great finds at Ekidna Kids. Brio wooden block sets, and Playmobil sets (so hard to find usually, and soooo beautifully detailed!), and the Angel at My Table Teepees (free delivery on these makes them irresistable!) are my hot picks.

Finally, the Bosco Bear Christmas Wall Decals are tres chic: they come in a great range of colour options to suit every decor, and are budget friendly too!

Speaking of hip pockets, you can score 15% off store-wide at Ekidna Kids until 28 February 2009 with the KSF reader code which can be found inside in the Summer 2008/9 issue of My Child magazine. (I’ll be popping the code in this Tuesday’s newsletter, so make sure you sign up to be in the loop!)

1. Marquise Fleece lined vest $29.95 $19.95
2. Marquise Basics Blue Birds Tee $14.95 $9.95
3. Eternal Creation ‘Flamenco Angel’ top $47.95 $29.50
4. BabyLegs Assorted designs $16.50 – BUY 2, GET 1 FREE UNTIL 20 December 2008!
5. Marquise Basics Blue Footless Leggings $14.95 $9.95
6. Bebe by Minihaha ‘Tilly’ 3/4 leggings $22.95 $18.36
7. Brio Blocks Set of 50 $49.95
8. Playmobil sets $24.95 & $54.95 each
9. Eternal Creation ‘Tuscany’ sundress $46.95 $36.95
10. Cheeky Little Soles – Ballet Slippers $31.95
11. An Angel at My Table Teepee Tents $229.95 FREE POSTAGE on this item
12. Little Extensions Onesie extenders (Christmas babies designs) $14.95 $12.50
13. Smirk Christmas Pudding Tee $33.95 $27.95
14. Bosco Bear Christmas Wall Decals $89.00

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.

Today’s post written by Miki

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It’s B-B-B-B-BabyLegs time!

Woo – yeah! It really is!! Anita and the team at BabyLegs – www.babylegs.com.au – are running a fab and super Christmas Stocking Stuffer Special!

In fact, they’re running TWO specials:

1. Buy any three pairs of BabyLegs* for $40.00 (that’s a saving of $9.50!) or…

2. Buy any five pairs of BabyLegs* for $60.00!  (that’s a huge saving of $22.50!!)

And the postage for either deal is only $3.80 Australia-wide while orders over $75.00 receive FREE shipping!  All orders received by 12 noon are dispatched the same day – keep that in mind when ordering for Christmas. This offer ends 18 December, 2008.

Now for those of you who are new to the wonderful world of BabyLegs, they’re the cutest baby, toddler and pre-schooler arm and leg warmers.  They can be worn in a myriad of different ways (see the images below for a few ideas) and are excellent for those days when the weather is a bit changeable.

Instead of having to drag extra jumpers on over your kids protesting heads, simply slide some BabyLegs up their arms and onto their legs and hey presto!  They’re toasty warm and lookin’ good.  BabyLegs don’t just have to be worn for practical reasons though – they look so great that they can simply be a fashion accessory.

Have a look at the whole range of BabyLegs available here.

BabyLegs make brilliant stocking stuffers.  Not only are they the right shape and texture for padding out the toe of the stocking nicely (this is very important), but they’ll bring loads of smiles on the day as the kids pull them out. You wait and see – they’ll pull on every pair in there, all on top of the other!

Now the deal above applies to the Fresh, Funky, Stripes, Retro and Classic ranges, which gives you around 50 different great styles to choose from.  But BabyLegs have other gorgeous ranges too, which you really must check out while you’re there.

The Organic range is self-explanatory in it’s gorgeousness, while the Natural range has BabyLegs made variously of an organic cotton mix, an organic wool mix, and camel wool(!).  Then there are the Supersoft BLs which I’ve felt in the flesh – they’re divinely soft and cuddly.

BabyLegs also do lovely gift packs which are especially good if you’re looking for a special gift for someone…or why not just spoil your own kids!!

1. Organic – Snorkel, $22.50
2. Stripes – Phinney, $16.50
3. Stripes – Bumble Bee, $16.50
4. Fresh – Petunia, $16.50
5. Stripes – Rainbow, $16.50
6. Fresh – Tickled Pink, $16.50
7. Stripes – Strawberry Shortcake, $16.50
8. Stripes – Sorbet, $16.50
9. Fresh – Watermelon, $16.50

Shipping costs for orders less than $75.00 in value are charged $3.80 postage within Australia. Orders over $75.00 value are sent FREE postage within Australia. Orders will take approximately 1-5 days to arrive to your door.

*Any Babylegs from the standard (Fresh, Funky, Stripes, Retro or Classic) ranges. Does not include Organic, Supersoft or Natural ranges.

Today’s post written by toy-crazy Miki.

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There’s not much I love better than a great toy sale, and Chic Kids – www.chickids.com.au – is running a corker right now.  Denise has marked down the entire Playtime section by 10%, and she’s extending her 15% off store-wide code until the 5th of December.

Add it up people – I’m talking about approximately 25% off the entire toy section and 15% off everywhere else!

Let’s have a little look at the goodies available.

For the newest new little people out there, have a look at the Just For Baby section which has loads for newborns.  How about a silver rattle by Mother Hen as a keepsake gift?  Bubs will love the GUND hammer with crashing sound, but for something a little quieter you could head to the Toys To Cuddle section and choose the delectable Kate Finn Rosebud Velvet Elephant.

For dress ups, pay a visit to the Just For Fun category as there’s plenty to choose from there (yes, for boys too). In there you’ll also find the hugely popular Mooo ‘made to order’ wooden name puzzles which make fabulous gifts – and it’s very rare to find them discounted!

What about music? I hear you say.  Well if you look at the Ready Mr Music category you’ll find everything you need – maracas, castanets and tambourines aplenty, all beautifully made and gorgeously coloured.  And all 25% off!

Chic Kids always has a super-stylish range of clothing and accessories, including Babylegs which currently has a 15% discount on it already – chop that price by another 15% with the code and you’re talking B-A-R-G-A-I-N-S!

The baby clothing section has Bebe by Minihaha, Baobab, Marquise and Eternal Creation to name but a few of the top brands, while the kidswear has all of that plus Moppit, verymeri, yoli-poli and Mini Mermaid, again to name but a few. Exploit that 15% off code to its full extent and snaffle these little bargains up – just think how adorable the kids will look in their new outfits on Christmas Day!

Now then: to receive your 15% discount, all you have to do is enter ‘CHICKIDS’ at checkout.  That’s it, simple as anything.  Oh, but do make sure you do it by the 5th of December, won’t you!

Denise is also still offering us her ‘free bib’ deal: everyone who uses that code and spends more than $50 (not incl. postage) will receive a FREE Chic Kids bib!

Discounted prices quoted are after the 10% discount on the site, and the 15% discount code has been applied. These prices are effective until 5 December.

1. Mini Bead Chaser, $5.95 $4.46
2. Kate Finn Rosebud Velvet Elephant, $31.95 $23.96
3. Lorry The Tip Truck, $18.95 $14.21
4. Wooden Maraca – Transport, $9.95 $7.46
5. Wooden Castanets, $2.40ea $1.80ea
6. Russian Nesting Dolls – Kirov Traditional, $34.95 $26.21
7. Magnetic Jungle Animal Clips, $7.95 $5.96 for the set of four
8. Asthma Friendly Security Blanket, $17.95 $13.46
9. Magnetic Whiteboard/Chalkboard – Milly, $19.95 14.96
10. Mamas & Papas ‘Baby On Board’ – Lotty Ladybird, $14.95 $11.21
11. Mooo Made To Order Wooden Name Puzzle, from $24.95 $18.71

Chic Kids stocks a great range from Mooo, Moppit, Bebe by Minihaha, 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, Annabel Trends, Mini Mermaid, Marquise, Sparkle T and verymeri.

Chic Kids post Australia-wide from $6.95 using Express Post.  Please see here for further details.

Want to go into the draw to win 1 of 5 twin-packs of super-cool BabyLegs, just for giving your opinion on some gorgeous new designs? Let me tell you more!

Luxe baby-sling designers Peanut Shell are giving us a sneak peek at new designs that will be released to the public in March 2009, and they want your opinion!

All you have to do is have a look at the new designs below, and rate them in order of your preference. Too easy! For your trouble, you’ll go into the draw to win 1 of 5 twin-packs of fabulous BabyLegs.

Here’s what to do:

1. Have a look at the 6 designs labelled from A-E below. Peanut Shell slings are reversible: the two sides of the sling are represented in each labelled image.
2. Rank the designs in order of your preference from 1-6, with 1 being your first preference, and 6 being your last, e.g. b=1, d=2, etc.
3. Submit your response by leaving a comment on this post. To do so, click here and scroll to the bottom of the page where you’ll see some boxes for you to fill in. Please leave a valid email address: I will need this to contact you if you are a prize winner. NOTE that your email address won’t be published on the site

To go into the prize draw you must leave your comments by midnight, Tuesday 18 November 2008, so pop your thoughts on the page asap!

Terms and conditions: Giveaway commences 9am Thursday 13 November 2008, and ends midnight Tuesday 18 November 2008. 5 winners will be drawn randomly on 19 November, and will be contacted via email. Winners have 10 days to claim their prize, after which date the prize will be redrawn. Winners may choose 2 pair of BabyLegs from the standard range only. Value of prize $33.00 per pack. Open to Australian residents only. Only one entry per person/IP address is permitted.

Please visit the BabyLegs website to view the selection available. Selected designs are currently on sale 25% off.