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Today’s post written by Miki

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This is one of those weeks you just don’t want to miss out on.  You see, the girls at Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au – have conspired to bring together a whole raft of special deals, and they all coincide this week!

First of all, KidStyleFile readers can take 15% off store-wide. This means you can get a very nice discount on anything that takes your fancy, including hot new season fashion and a truly wonderful range of accessories for babies and mums alike. This discount is running for a week only – use the code ‘KSFM609′ at checkout, and do it before midnight 30 June, when this offer ends.

Next we turn our focus to Metro Mum’s truly astounding range of über stylish nursery furniture: for a very limited time only you can take 10% off the whole lot!

We’re talking Oeuf, Bloom, Cariboo, Kanoe and lots, lots more.  This deal is only running for a very limited time, so if you’re in the market for some seriously fabulous furniture for your nursery I’d suggest you get onto it right away!

But that’s not all!  Oh no, lovely readers, Metro Mum has even more in store for you.  How about this: every single order is eligible to receive a FREE Hello Babe sample bag, packed full of goodies valued at $40!! If you want one (and who doesn’t?) just add a Hello Babe bag to your cart before checking out.

AND if you sign up to the Metro Mum Club this week, you’ll get $5.00 in rewards points, just like that!

Golly, now that I’ve talked you through all the fantastic offers at Metro Mum, I barely have room to tell you about all the fantastic new products in store – because believe me, there’s loads! What with the new limited edition FunPod in Retro Pink and the super-stylish Bloom Nano highchair (ideal for small spaces and comes in such a great range of colours), you can kit out your kitchen… but as for the rest, you’re going to have to see the image collage below to get some clues as to what’s in and hot!

Pries quoted below in red apply until 30 June 2009 with code, while stocks last only.

1. Babymoov Bebedelice Food Processor + 2 FREE bibs, $199.95 $169.95
2. Mokopuna Value Packs, from $90.00 $76.50
3. BusyBee Friends ‘Cuckoo Chick’ Backpack, $49.95 $42.45
4. Bloom Nano High Chair, $229.00 $194.65
5. Oeuf Cot & Change Station with FREE mattress, $1,778.00 $1,600.20 (using the code ‘FUR609′, this is a special offer for KSF readers only!)
6. BusyBee Friends ‘Pengpeng’ Penguin 4 Piece Luggage Set, $180.00 $153.00
7. FunPod Limited Edition – Retro Pink, $239.00 $203.15 + FREE delivery on this item
8. Milkbar Portable Nursing Pillow, $64.95 $55.20
9. Prego Planner Pregnancy Journal, $43.00 $36.55
10. Hello Babe Sample Bag – FREE!

Metro Mum stocks these amazing brands: Mia Bossi, Oeuf, Caden Lane, Il Tutto, Trunki, Melobaby, Babymoov, FlatoutBear, Bilibo, Baufix, Prego Planner, Isoki, Britt, Lilbird, Mokopuna, Dadgear, Little Sprowtz, David Fussenegger, Little Beetle, Little Swish, Kipiis, Funpod, Lanugage Littles Paper Eskimo, Thermos, Pee Wee and Poo Poo, Snack Trap, Kiddie Food Kutter, Bilibo Mini, Nest, Kanoe, Qtees Designs, Mother Minder, Ocho, Compendium, Ellaroo, Boyle, Wall Candy, BabyTalk, Annabel Trends, Lupi Lu, Penny Scallan, Dwink, Scout, Milk and Tickles, Mishi Design, Leisure Learning, Keptin-Jr, Emotion and Kids, Kids Kitchen, Happy Mais, Mojo, Munchee Mug, Totem, Argan Oil Organic Care, OTi Organiser, Ellie Bellie, Beep Beep Slings, Hess-Spielzeug, Seed Organic, Fatboy, Kids on Roof and more.

Metro Mum charge $7.95 postage to most areas (less if you’re in the Sydney Metro area) – check the Delivery page for full details. Orders over $200.00 are posted free of charge within Australia.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Whether you’re preparing for a new baby or changing your baby’s nursery into a ‘big kid’s room’, it can be really difficult to find furniture that you – and they – like.

After all, furniture is a big investment at any time, and with children it’s important to find pieces that will grow with them.  To this end I’ve rounded up some of my favourite brands and lines available in Australia, all items which look fantastic and are designed to last for the long haul.

If you want something to jazz up the kids’ rooms but can’t afford to splash out too much, bean bags are jut the thing.  They’re relatively inexpensive, plus you can get them in a huge range of stunning designs – see Cocoon Couture and Missi Missi for some ideas – and kids absolutely adore them.

It’s also worth mentioning that Metro Mum currently have 10% off their large and extremely stylish furniture range, and that the furniture prices shown on their site includes shipping.  Enter ‘FUR609′ at checkout to get the 10% discount.

If you’re after something with a real ‘wow’ factor, head to Miss Tati & Friends as you’re bound to find it there!  Whether you’re shopping for a budding pirate, surfer or princess, there’s something there which is bound to make you ooh and aah.

Here are some of my favourites – see the links below for where to buy them.

1. L’il Buccaneer Bed, $1,495.00 from Miss Tati & Friends
2. Missi Missi Jumbo Beanbag – Hot Pink w/ Stars, $129.95 from Bubba Funk
3. Oriental Princess Bookcase, $1,390.00 from Miss Tati & Friends
4. Gertie & Me Moses Basket & Stand, $349.95 from The Hip Infant
5. Fresco Bloom Classic Contemporary High Chair – Midnight Black, $699.00 from Metro Mum
6. Cocoon Couture Gorgeous Giraffe Bean Bag – Yellow/Blue, $99.95 from ShopHouse
7. Oeuf Cot in Birch, $1,449.00 from Metro Mum
8. Seed Organic Cradle, $315.00 from Metro Mum
9. Teeny Me Roar Flip Flop Sofa, $249.95 from The Hip Infant

As always, please check individual sites for postage details, and have a look at the KidStyleFile All Current Deals page to make sure you’re getting the best deal on your purchase.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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I have been lucky enough to have just come back from a family holiday in California.

We spent 6 weeks Los Angeles and had the most wonderful time. Because we were staying with family we really got to unwind and join in life Southern California-style, which for me meant one word – shopping!

But instead of giving you a show and tell of things I bought (which included tons of fabric and hundreds of glass beads), I thought I might share with you some things I found and loved or dreamed of buying had my purse been a little heavier.

When in Los Angeles and looking for fabulous kids clothes, look no further than Bonpoint (9521 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills). You may already know of this powerhouse of French design, but dropping into the Beverly Hills store may just find you rubbing shoulders with some pint sized fashionistas from famous families (Shiloh Brangelina is a regular, I’m told).

I also got a chance to get up close and personal with all things from the Bloom baby range. They are so beautiful and well made, and would look simply perfect in any home.

Aden + Anais is also doing really well in the boutiques State-side. Aden + Anais was formed by two Australian mothers who moved to the United States and found that the swaddling cloths made of the muslin fabric they wanted were too small for their babies, so they started a business making their own.

Lucky for us these popular beauties are available in Australia from The Hip Infant, Urban Child and Where did you get that? to name a few fabulous local online stores.

I also found some cool boutiques that have online stores that ship internationally. Yeah! You might want to check out This Little Baby Wears Cotton, for lots of cool, comfortable, cotton clothing, or La La Ling for brands such as Ses Petites Mains and Tea Collection.

I would also recommend checking out Neige Clothing, which is based in California but with a decidedly French Influence. Neige is the design-child of Adrienne Catrina who before launching her own label was a Design Assistant with Vera Wang. It has a strong classic look with fine detail and high quality.

You can purchase Neige locally at Urban Child (new season’s is in, and current season’s is now on sale. You can also grab and extra 20% store-wide discount at Urban Child until midnight tonight, 4 February 2009).

1. Ses Petites Mains – Josephine Knickers La La Ling $US34
2. Coco Baby Rocker from Bloom Childrens Wonderland $US200
3. Bonpoint – Winter Flowers 232,65€ Little Fashion Gallery 115,50€
4. Piggy Organic Hoodie Paris Little Piggy $US36.95
5. Paul Frank Romper Little Piggy $US42.95
6. Aden and Anais Swaddle The Hip Infant $49.95
7. Market Sling by Serena and Lily Serena and Lily $US129
8. Tea Collection – Mizumoto DressTea Collection $US53.00
9. Neige Clothing Neige Clothing Prices range from $US49 – $US155, check site for individual prices.

Shipping rates vary, please check individual sites for rates.