KidStyleFile

Written by Miki

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Joanne, proprietor-extraordinaire at Ekidna Kidswear – www.ekidnakids.com.au - is one of those women who just seems to pack more hours into the day than I do.  For starters, she’s the mum of THREE boisterous boys, and she runs a busy and gorgeous online children’s boutique to boot.  She has a great eye for buying, and as a result Ekidna Kidswear is stocked with a really wonderful selection of high quality children’s fashion, accessories and toys, some of which I’m going to show you today.

First of all, do we have any expectant mamas in the house?  If so, have you thought about what you’re going to wear in labour or after the birth? I think it’s time to say goodbye to ugly hospital gowns with big gaps down the back and no easy way of breastfeeding. Have a look at the Designer Mamas hospital gowns; they have snap buttons down the back (i.e. they won’t flash your backside!), they undo easily at the front and sleeves for breastfeeding and any medical lines you might need, plus they come in a lovely range of prints to help you look gorgeous in your first photos with your precious newborn.

Another standout product for me is the Boon Flair Highchair, which is available in four vibrant colourways. It ticks all the boxes for me: it has a pneumatic lift so you can easily adjust the height, it has all the relevant safety features, it’s super easy to clean and it looks great!  It’s also very easy to move around the house as it runs on six urethane casters that won’t scratch your floors, and it has a hands-free braking system for when you want it to stay put.

Ekidna Kidswear is currently offering KidStyleFile readers 10% off their order between now and the 4th of February 2012, using the code KSF10 at checkout. This offer includes sale items, so make sure you have a dig through Ekidna Kidswear’s well-stocked Clearance section, where you’ll find discounts of up to 60% even before your extra 10% discount! As well as that, E offers their customers a great Loyalty Program and they also have an excellent newsletter full of new product news and special offers for subscribers. Sign up, you won’t be sorry!

The prices below are valid using the code KSF10 at checkout before 4 February 2012.

1. Designer Mamas Hospital Gown – Chic Mama, $99.95 less 10% = $89.95
2. Crocodile Creek Colorama Drink Bottle, was $19.95 now $15.95 less 10% = $14.35
3. Bebe Au Lait Nursing Cover – Yoko, $48.95 less 10% = $44.05
4. Mor-Stor Ava Paper Rope Cube – Baby Pink, was $39.95 now $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
5. Giimmo ‘Rice’ The Lucky Dog Night Light, was $44.95 now $34.95 less 10% = $31.45
6. Starchild Sunflower Baby Pre-Walker Shoes, $19.95 less 10% = $17.95
7. Playmobil Castle Super Set, was $59.95 now $40.00 less 10% = $36.00
8. Boon Flair High Chair – Kiwi Seat/Coconut Pad, $399.95 less 10% = $359.95
9. Life Factory WeeGo Multi Sensory Silicone Teether – Yellow, was $14.95 now $11.95 less 10% = $10.75
10. Bobble Art Paper Doll Swimming Bag, was $19.95 now $13.95 less 10% = $12.55
11. Bibska Bib – Star Dazer, $12.95 less 10% = $11.65
12. Aden + Anais ‘Little Man’ Muslin Wraps (4 pack), $49.95 less 10% = $44.95

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 from $7.50 flat, trackable postage, and orders over $200 are delivered FREE, Australia-wide.  International orders are welcome. Visit the Delivery information page for full shipping and delivery details.

Written by Domenica

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Bags, bags, bags! I have my own (ahem) slight obsession with them, so it seems appropriate that I undertake some research in the name of KidStyleFile’s ‘Back To School’ backpack and library roundup. I must admit, some of the bags had my heart racing a little with that ‘have to have it’ kinda feeling, including the Fernando Bear Packpack by Beatrix NY and the Cocoon Couture Library Bags – so sweet!

We are spoiled for choice these days with so many different designs to choose from, and of course functionality is always an important consideration too. So, whether you are after a backpack, a messenger bag, a drawstring bag, a tote bag, a daysack, a library bag, a kinder bag, a swim bag … or just a bag to be seen out and about in, we hope you’ll find one that will have your child counting down the days until kindergarten or school starts.

In no particular order of preference:

1. Skip Hop Zoo Bee Backpack – Haggus & Stookles – $34.95
2. Allerhand Kids Backpack Shadow – Haggus & Stookles – $77.00
3. Stephen Joseph Go Go Backpack – Ballet – Metro Mum – $26.99
4. Little Life Animal Daysack – Shark – Haggus & Stookles – $48.95
5. Medium Personalised Backpack – Mooo – $49.95
6. Lassig Mini Messenger Bag (4 Designs Available) – Metro Mum $49.95
7. Poppy Lou Little Miss Bus Ride Backpack – Baby’s Got Style – $35.00
8. Peace Little Eco Backpack - Cornflowerblue – $49.50
9. Fernando Bear Packpack Beatrix NY – Cornflowerblue – $54.50
10. Fluf Organic Cotton Backpack I Heart You – Kindred Gifts – $39.95
11. Poppy Lou Jazzi Snazzy Giraffe Library Bag – Baby’s Got Style – $35.00
12. Personalised Backpack – Stuck On You – $49.95
13. Shoulder Bag – Gorgeous Giraffe – The Infant Boutique – $39.95
14. Tiger Tribe Rainbow Drawstring Bag - Little Styles – $19.95
15. FREAK*O*BAG™ Monster With Horns Where Did You Get That? – Was $17.95 Sale $12.56
16. Bobble Art Swimming/Library Bag Traffic - Lime Tree Kids – $24.95
17. Bobble Art Swimming/Library Bag Multi Heart – Lime Tree Kids – $24.95
18. Oobi Booky Library Backpack Truck - Little Styles – $12.95
19. Magic Circus Library Bag – Cocoon Couture – $14.95
20. Enchanted Forest Library Bag – Cocoon Couture – $14.95

 See individual stores for details of discounted prices as marked in red. Please check individual stores for shipping information and don’t forget to check KidStyleFile’s All Current Deals page for any special deals that might be available.

Written by Domenica

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In a former life I was a teacher, and therefore painfully aware of how quickly the school holidays seemed to pass. With some parts of Australia starting school in around two weeks, we felt it was high time to do our homework here at KidStyleFile and roundup some of our fave top ‘Back To School’ picks. Today we are starting with just a few of our fave picks for lunch related items.

At the risk of sounding very old, I must admit that I cannot believe how far the humble lunchbox and drink bottle has come design-wise in both looks and functionality! And with more and more daycare centres, kindergartens and schools becoming waste free, now is the perfect time to consider investing in a fab lunchbox and drink bottle. Nom, nom, nom!

In no particular order of preference:

A. Skip Hop Zoo Lunchies Dog -Haggus & Stookles – $21.00
B. Cooler Lunch Bag Green Robot – Lime Tree Kids – $32.95
C. Built NY Munchler Insulated Kids Lunch Box Boo – Haggus & Stookles – Was $19.95 Sale = $16.95
D. Rex Circus Parade Lunch Box – Little Styles – $11.95
E. Assorted Fluf Lunch Bags – Kindred Gifts – From $23.95
F. Lego Lunchbox Red – Metro Mum – $19.95
G. Jasnor Very Hungry Caterpillar Lunch Bag – Little Styles – $24.95
H. Dwell Lunch Box Bag – Transport – The Infant Boutique – $49.00 Sale $44.10
I. Citizenpip Polka Dot BPA Free Kids Lunch Starter Kit – Metro Mum – $59.95
J. Bobble Art Kids Lunch Box – Multi Heart – Haggus & Stookles – $24.95
K. H2Onya Stainless Steel Bottle 500ml – Buxton Baby – $17.95
L. Hatley Wild At Heart Drink Bottle – Baby’s Got Style – $14.95
M. Funtainer Drink Bottle 355mls – Dancer – Where Did You Get That? – $24.95 Sale $19.96
N. Cheeki Stainless Steel Drinking Bottle 750ml – Metallic Purple – Ekidna Kids – $17.95
O. Bobble Art Spot Drink Bottle – Ekidna Kids – $19.95
P. Contigo Kangaroo Autoseal Blue Drink Bottle – Where Did You Get That? – $21.95
Q. Crocodile Creek Jungle Jive Drink Bottle – Ekidna Kids – $19.95 Sale $15.95
R. Rocket Racing Drink Bottle 350ml – The Infant Boutique – $24.95
S. Drink Bottle – Red Star – Little Explorers – Was $19.95 Sale $11.97
T. Vapur 0.5L Anti-Bottle Cyan Blue – Where Did You Get That? – $18.95
U. Lunch Punch Fairy Princess Sandwich Cutters – Baby’s Got Style – $13.95
V. Toddler Cutlery Set – Charlie’s Bucket – $59.00
W. Lunch Punch Transport Sandwich Cutters – Baby’s Got Style – $13.95

 See individual stores for details of discounted prices as marked in red. Please check individual stores for shipping information and don’t forget to check the KidStyleFile’s All Current Deals page for any special deals that might be available.

Post written by Miki

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You know what time of year it is, don’t you. It’s time for all of us who have kinder or school-aged children to start getting them ready for the new school year – especially exciting for those who have children starting for the first time! By now you’ve probably received lists of the supplies their school or kinder wants them to have, and the basic list will look something like this: 1 x backpack, 1 x lunchbox or lunch bag, 1 x drink bottle, 1 x library and/or swimming bag, 1 x pencil case and, in the case of preschoolers, 1 x set of naptime linen.

The place to go for all of the above is Haggus and Stookles – www.haggusandstookles.com.au - where you’ll find an excellent range of back to school gear to choose from. Take backpacks, for example – there are no fewer than 67 backpacks available from quality brands such as Bobble Art, Tiger Tribe, Stephen Joseph, Allerhand, Skiphop, LittleLife and Kiddysac, which means you will have no trouble whatsoever choosing something perfect for your kid.  Sit them down at the computer and get them to help choose; my kids love doing this! The wide range of choice available continues through drink bottles, pencil cases, library and swimming bags and bag tags (don’t let your lovely new purchases get lost!).  You’re also spoiled for choice when it comes to lunch boxes and lunch bags.  Some parents prefer the traditional lunch box style – how cute are the Yubo ones? While others like an insulated lunch bag with individual containers inside it, but whichever way you swing you’ll find plenty to choose from. Fridge To Go insulated lunch bags are the standout for keeping food cold, so if you live in an especially hot part of Australia you might like to choose one of these.  Tweens, teens and even hip mamas will love the Built NY Gourmet Getaway insulated lunch bags, and the fantastic Fit & Fresh range is also a winner.

Last of all, those of you with little ones will need to check out sheet sets for nap time. You have a few choices here, such as a colourful fitted and flat sheet in a drawstring bag from Kiddysac, or the Kozy Koala, an all-in-one padded sleeping mat with attached top sheet and pillow and a removable blanket.

Best of all, KidStyleFile readers can take 10% off store-wide at Haggus and Stookles until 9 February 2012 – just enter kidstylefile at checkout to redeem your discount. Don’t forget to check out the sale section for super savings of up to 60% off!

1. Tiger Tribe Drawstring Bag – Tools, $19.95 less 10% = $17.95; Bobble Art Kids Swimming/Library Bag – Multi Heart, $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
2. Stephen Joseph Kids Backpack – Watermelon, $39.95 less 10% = $35.95; Tiger Tribe Kids Backpack – Guitar, $31.95 less 10% = $28.75
3. Cubeo School Bag Organiser, $19.95 less 10% = $17.95; Stephen Joseph Kids Bag Tag – Shark, $11.95 less 10% = $10.75
4. Trunki Kids Pencil Cases, $14.95ea less 10% = $13.45; Bobble Art Kids Barrel Pencil Case – Rocket, $14.95 less 10% = $13.45
5. Fit & Fresh 1 Cup Chilled Snack Container, $4.95ea less 10% = $4.45ea; Dabbawalla Insulated Lunch Bag – Cute As A Bug, $39.95 less 10% = $35.95; Fit & Fresh 2 Cup Kids Chilled Snack Container, $6.95ea less 10% = $6.25ea
6. Cheeki Stainless Steel Drink Bottle ‘Back To School’ Set – Girls, $35.90 less 10% = $32.31; Thermos Funtainer Straw Bottle – Action, $21.95 less 10% = $19.75

Haggus & Stookles stock an array of products to make your life out and about with kids a breeze, including: 4 My Earth; Aden & Anais; Adore-A-View; aka Pipik; Alex Toys; Allergy free passports; Allerhand; AllyKat; Amadeus; Annabel Karmel; Annabel Trends; Baa Baa Blind; Baby Mel; Baby Nation;  Baby Sherpa; Baby U; BabyWedge; Bags & Boxes; Bazoonai Kids; Bebe au Lait; Bella Tunno; Bobble Art/Rush; Boo Boo Buddy; Brolly Sheets; Bubbaroo; Built NY; Chick Pea; Dad Gear; Danish by Design/Minui; Design Go; Djeco; Dripstik; Drop Buddy; Easyfeed; Ellaroo; Envriosax; Envirotrend; Fit & Fresh; Fridge to Go; Gaia Skin Naturals; Go Home Junior; Goldbug; Goober Baby; High Road; Houdini Stop; Hurphy Durphy; Infantino; Infoband; Innate; Irony Homewares; JazSlings; Jelly Cat; Kaboodle Bags; Kiddysac; KidsAlert; Kipiis; Kozy Koala; Kozyepi; Littlelife; Lollipop Monkey; Longitude 151; Made by Mums; Medibuddy; Melissa & Doug; Moochie-Mo; Munchee Mug; My Little Seat; myBagTag; olli&pop; OnTray; Oobi; Petit Jour Paris; Pigeon; Playgro; Pure Wipes; Scrunch; SIGG; Skip Hop; Snug as a Bug; Stick ‘n Go; Storksak; Stuffit; Swan & Sparrow; Tantrums; Tatyourtot; The Bag Tag Studio; The Mummy Hook; Thermos; Tiger Tribe; Trunki; Vanchi; Woobee

Postage and handling at Haggus & Stookles starts at $1.00. Express post within Australia and International registered post are available. Insurance is optional. See the Haggus & Stookles site for more details.

Written by Domenica

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Are you sick of flicking through catalogues to find the one thing you want to buy is not on sale? Do you wish you could choose exactly what goes on sale? I certainly do, and Gifts 4 Kidz – www.gifts4kidz.com.au - obviously agree with me because they have a fabulous offer for KidStyleFile readers today.

For 3 days only, you can access a whopping 40% off across the entire Gifts4Kidz website! That’s right, *everything* is on sale so you get to choose exactly what you want to buy, and then take off 40% off its RRP. All you have to do is enter code KSFXMAS40 at checkout by midnight 21 December 2011. Once you place an order you will go onto the Gifts 4 Kidz VIP mailing list and will be the first to find about any future sales and special events.

Many of you will have children starting kindergarten or school next year, and a 40% off storewide sale makes right now the perfect time to pick up a new bag, pencil case, lunch box or drink bottle from the Gifts 4 Kidz Back To School category. I think the Rush Paint Smocks are a fabulous way to protect little kids from both paint splatters and food; anything that saves me from extra washing up gets my tick of approval!

We have a fairly casual New Year’s Eve celebration to attend, and I am thinking that the Fox and Finch Matilda Check Trapeze Top paired with the Fox and Finch Matilda 5 Pocket Skirt Blue Denim is a perfect ensemble for one of my girls. If you have a more elegant affair planned perhaps the One Red Fly Cup Dress in grey would suit? For boys there are a great range of choices from designer brand Woof!, including this Woof! Members Polo Shirt in white that matches well with the Woof! 5 Pocket Denim Shorts. With prices this low Gifts 4 Kidz have certainly made it easy to buy up big for the coming year, but remember – the sale is only on for three days so get shopping!

Sale prices below valid with code KSFXMAS40 until midnight 21 December 2011, while stocks last.

One. Fox and Finch Todd Short Sleeve Checked Shirt (2-4) – Was $37.00 LESS 40% = $22.20; Woof! 5 Pocket Denim Shorts Dark Indigo (00-4) – Was $49.00 LESS 40% = $29.40
Two. Tahlia Peacock Print Dress Coral (5-14) – Was $79.90 LESS 40% = $47.94
Three. Woof! Super Performance Tee Slate (00-4) – Was $29.00 LESS 40% = $17.40; Woof! Classic Shorts Sand (00-4) – Was $44.00 LESS 40% = $26.40
Four. One Red Fly Cup Dress Grey – Was $110.00 LESS 40% = $66.00
Five. Tahlia Olivia Striped Maxi Dress Navy/White (5-14) – Was $75.00 LESS 40% = $45.00
Six. Fox and Finch Matilda Check Trapeze Top (2-4) – Was $35.00 LESS 40% = $21.00; Fox and Finch Matilda 5 Pocket Skirt Blue Denim (2-4) – Was $47.00 LESS 40% = $28.20
Seven. Rush Overnight Bag – Dinosaurs – Was $39.95 LESS 40% = $23.97
Eight. Bobble Art Large Bowling Bag – Paper Doll – Was $39.95 LESS 40% = $23.97
Nine. Seedling Create Your Own Kaleidoscope – Was $54.95 LESS 40% = $32.97

Brands stocked at Gifts4Kidz include Automoblox, Bebe Clothing, Bebe Jr Clothing, BLOCH, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Britt Design, Chippie Bags & Accessories, Christopher Vine Design, Cudworth, Custard Pie, Djeco, Jacques Farel, Jarmeez, Le Toy Van, Tin Lid Designs, Manhattan Toy Co, Marquise, Minihaha, Mini Treasures, Missi Missi, Milestone Press, Creative Education, Alperstein Designs, Mini Life, Nana Huchy, Paper Eskimo, Posh!, Pintoy, Seedling Craft Kids, Tahlia, Tiger Tribe, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Uttman Kids, Walnut, Willow and Finn, Wheely Bug, Woof!, Zoe Bonbon, Nana Huchy and Mini Life.

Gifts4Kidz charge a flat rate delivery of $9.95 Australia wide and provide FREE gift packaging. For full information, including International orders, please see Delivery and Returns.

Written by Miki

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There’s so much going on at Stylish Kiddish – www.stylishkiddish.com.au – right now that I barely know where to begin!

For starters, they’re giving us 10% off ALL clothing until 25 December 2011, using the code KSF010 at checkout. Popular brands including Alex & Charli, Baobab, Chalk n Cheese, Purebaby & Rhubarb have been reduced by up to 40%, and you can use the code above to get an EXTRA 10% off already reduced prices!

Find below a further list of goodies on offer to KidStyleFile readers until 31 January 2012.

• They’re giving away a set of gorgeous Apple Baskets in candy or Boys Boxes in blue with red & white lid – the winner has a choice of girl or boy option. To be in the running just subscribe to the Stylish Kiddish newsletter, then ‘Like’  their Facebook page and write “KSF sent me” on their wall. This competition is open to Australian entrants only, and the prize will only be sent to an Australian address. Make sure you’ve entered by 31 January 2012 as the winner will be drawn on 1 February 2012.

• If you help your friend find a product at Stylish Kiddish you will receive a $5 gift voucher! If you come across a product which you think would be of interest to your friend, please inform your friend by clicking “Tell a Friend” button in the product details page to receive $5 Gift Voucher. You can refer any number of friends. This is open to international shoppers too. Visit FAQ for more information.
• In addition, they’ll be giving away a $25 voucher – all Newsletter subscribers old and new will be in the running. This competition is open to international subscribers too!

• To celebrate the arrival of their new Paper Eskimo and Sambellina ranges, Stylish Kiddish are offering 10% off the entire range during the party season up until 31 January 2012 – prices as marked.

• Get the kids ready to go back to school next year by taking advantage of 10% off the entire NEW range of Bobble Art. The gorgeous range of Alex and Charli, and Kiddie Concept BPA free Stainless Steel water bottles are 20% off this summer. These are all great gift ideas too – definitely a ‘two birds, one stone’ situation if you can give a cool present *and* prepare for the new school year! The discounted prices are all valid until 31 January 2012, and no code is needed – prices are as marked on the website.

So there you go – more special offers than you can shake a stick at.  And don’t forget there’s a fantastic Sale Category with loads of current season clothing at up to 40% off (remember, then you can add the extra 10% off as detailed above), and all orders over $180 ship for FREE. Merry Christmas indeed!

Prices below marked less 10% are valid with code KSF010 until 25 December 2011, while stocks last.

1. Lullaby Linen ‘Brighton Red’ Doona Cover Set, was $140.00 sale $112.00
2. Alex & Charli Billie Bird Skirt, was $39.95 now $33.96 less 10% = $30.56
3. Baobab Ice Blue Football Tee, was $39.95 now $23.97 less 10% = $21.57
4. Rhubarb Girls ‘Pavilion Rosette’ Singlet, was $24.95 now $19.96 less 10% = $17.96
5. Rileah Design 90cm White Wooden Tree, was $74.95 sale $71.20
6. Rileah Design Baking Set, was $139.95 sale $132.95
7. Little Tinkers Advent Calendar Stocking, was $39.95 sale $29.95 
8. Jetti Spaghetti Passport Wallets, was $9.95 sale $9.45
9.  Sparkle T Candy House, was $51.95 sale $49.35
10. Chalk N Cheese Bridgette Dress – Natural, was $84.00 now $58.80 less 10% = $52.92
11. Purebaby Girls PJ Set – Watermelon Stripe, was $39.95 now $29.96 less 10% = $26.96
12. Bobble Art Large PVC Backpack – Spot, was $39.95 sale $35.95

Stylish Kiddish stock Alex and Charlie, Baobab, Chalk n Cheese, Purebaby, Purebaby Kids and Rhubarb. There are complimenting accessories from Embellish’d, Huggalugs, Lauren Hinkley, Little Yoyo Styles, Oscar Blue, Rileah Design and Soonca. Bedding from Lullaby Linen and Woolly Wugs. Plus a great cross section of labels representing all their other products. They are: Bibska, Baby Feet Designs, Bobble Art, EJ Kids, Hunter’s Hut, Jetty Spaghetti, Kiddie Concepts, Living Like Lulu, Lunch Punch, Sambellina, Sparkle T, Studio Skinky, Toddler Tints, Toosh Coosh and W.R.A.P.

Stylish Kiddish offer next day delivery on all orders in the metro area Australia-wide for just $7.50, with FREE postage for orders over $180.00. Please see the Orders & Delivery page for full shipping information including International deliveries.