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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 visits the wonderful Metro Mum, and brings us news of new delights in store. Lap them up!

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There’s a new Trunki in town, and its name - or should I say ‘her name’ - is Frieda.

We’ve raved on about Trunki in the past, quite a number of times actually (Ange has them for her kids, and counts the Trunki in her ‘Top 5 Kids Products Ever’ List!) The British kids suitcase designers have developed quite a fan base in the Antipodes, and it’s not hard to see why.

Cleverly sized to be carry-on size for all airlines, these little suitcases are designed to be ridden on by their pint-sized owners.  Strong enough to carry not one but two preschoolers, with horns for the little tackers to hold on to and a strap for the parents to tow them should they so wish, Trunki suitcases make waiting in airports with small kids a million times easier!  Even better - once the kids have tired themselves out the Trunki can be easily carried by the parent.

Joining her friends Towgo, Terrence and Trixie, Frieda Trunki is a limited edition cow design.

You can get your Frieda at the ever-wonderful Metro Mum - www.metromum.com.au - with the merest click of a mouse, but you’d better skidaddle on over quickly, now as only one shipment has arrived from the UK, they’re mooooving out the door fast (pun intended )  and once these adorable little cases are gone, they’re gone for good!

Read the Metro Mum blog post about Frieda to find out more about this new fun and funky friend.

Prices quoted are after 15% Shop 4 Kids discount until 31 October 2008 only, at which time regular pricing is applicable. See below for more info*.

Frieda Cow Trunki $74.95 $63.70
Terrence (blue) and Trixie (pink) Trunkis $64.95 $55.20
Towgo Trunki $69.95 $59.45

Also new at Metro Mum are the gorgeous textiles from Caden Lane.

Direct from the US, Caden Lane is the savvy mum’s choice of nursery décor and accessories with celebrities such as Tori Spelling creating their entire nursery theme around this stylish collection. Comprised of bold colours and playful prints the Caden Lane collection is infused with pink, browns, blue, striking swirls and pinstripes and a twist on the traditional neutral prints.

Check out the range of luxe bibs (all mums know that you can never have too many), the laminated spill mats, ruffle blankets, hooded towel and washcloth sets (these are perfect gifts!). Also, bag lovers take note: do not miss the extremely stylish (and very affordable!) bowler-style nappy bags. Divine!

Prices quoted are after 15% Shop 4 Kids discount - see below for more info*.

Caden Lane ‘Kane’ - blue - Nappy Bag $150.00 $127.50
Caden Lane ‘Kate’ - pink - Nappy Bag $150.00 $127.50

Come to think of it really, everything at Metro Mum is divine. The product range is truly enormous and includes designers such as Emotion & Kids, Babymoov, FLATOUTbears, Il Tutto, Bilibo, Britt, Lilbird, The Prego Planner, Isoki, Mokopuna, Storksak, Melobaby, Mia Bossi, PeeWee & PooToo, David Fussenegger, DadGear, Little Sprowtz, Language Littles, Little Beetle, Baufix, Little Swish, Kipiis, FunPod, Keptin-Jr, Paper Eskimo, Foogo by Thermos, Snack Trap, Nest, Kanoe, Qtees, Mothers Minder, Ocho, Little Kitchen, Compendium, Ellaroo, Boyle, Milk & Tickles, Annabel Trends, Wall Candy, Lupi Lu, Mishi Design, Scount Organic, Oeuf, Mishi Design, Penny Scallan, and Caden Lane and Trunki, as you know

Here’s a way to get a 15% discount AND a FREE gift until 31 October, 2008, when you make a purchase at Metro Mum: pick up a copy of the current Shop 4 Kids magazine to get the code and then enter it at checkout.

Here are my product picks for the day - I want them all, and a Trunki besides!

From top left in rows:

Prices include the 15% Shop4Kids magazine discount*. Read above for more info.

WallCandy - Animal Chalkboad Room Decor, $99.95 $84.95
Emotion & Kids Knitted Patch Blanket - $30.00 $25.50
Mothers Minder - UV Colour Change Stainless Steel Reminder Bracelet, $29.95 $25.45
Lilbird Signature S/sleeve Onesie, $39.95 $33.95
Scout Organic Cotton Baby Top Voyager ‘Sunset’, $22.00 $18.70
Scout Organic Cotton Long Shorts ‘Ocean’, $29.00 $24.65
Paper Eskimo Baby Thank You packs - Pink, $18.95 $16.10
Caden Lane Reversible Coated Bibs, $20.00 $17.00
Caden Lane 2 Piece Bib Set - Red Circle Dot, $29.99 $25.45
Caden Lane Laminated Kids Spill Mat - Blue Swirl, $49.95 $42.45
Bilibo - Award Winning Toy For Children, $39.99 $33.95

Metro Mum also have a fab loyalty program. Sign up to Metro Mum’s MM Club to receive exclusive offers and discounts all year round.

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.

*Terms and conditions apply.

There’s a wise old saying that “Any man can be a father: it takes a special man to be a Dad”.

With Father’s Day galloping up on September 7, it’s time to turn our minds to suitable and special ideas for that special guy in your family.

Truly celebrate your man’s Daddy status at Metro Mum - www.metromum.com.au - by skipping the socks and undies, and buy him something that will optimise his life with kids.

There is a great range of stylish baby bags for Mums on the market, but not every Dad wants to tote a floral masterpiece. DadGear, developed by two American Dads answering the call of hands-on Dads everywhere for products geared towards Dads and their unique needs, is the ultimate answer!

The DadGear nappy bags are available in backpack and stylish messenger bag styles that are pretty much incognito - Dad can definitely get away with using these bags anytime anywhere. All DadGear bags incorporate the DadGear “hands free” approach which allows you to change, feed, and entertain your child without ever having to set the bag down.

DadGear also offers a clever ‘Diaper Vest’, a revolutionary twist on the traditional nappy bag bag. DadGear’s “hands free” concept combines comfort and style, allowing dads to change, feed, and entertain their child easily without anyone knowing they are wearing a diaper bag.

With strategically placed pockets, the vest is constructed with high quality materials for ultimate durability and longevity. Just perfect for minimal-gear trips to the park!

Read the full story on the DadGear products on the DadGear website.

I also like the Dad-focused Bathrobe, Slippers and book set (hey, if he doesn’t go for the gown and slippers, there’s always you ), and the journals for Dad to record his thoughts and stories about parenthood and life in general; a lovely bonding exercise and keepsake.

Clockwise from top left:

DadGear Diaper Vest $139.00
DadGear Messenger Bag - Professional Grey $145.00
Dad: My Hero Magnetic Book-Style Photo Frame $13.50
DadGear Backpack Nappy Bag $130.00
Microfleece Bathrobe and Slippers and Dad: My Hero Compendium $70.00
DadGear Sports bag - Retro Red $120.00
My Dad: His Stories Heirloom Book $14.95

While you’re over at Metro Mum scoping gifts for Dad, check out these great new products just landed.

Scout Organic clothing from the US, is so gorgeous for summer, and one of the most affordable organic cotton brands I have found. Trust me: once you’ve experienced organic cotton you won’t want to go back!

Also new in, are the French/English Language Littles dolls (I am so tempted on these: how divine it would be to have French-accented little ones in my midst, and what a life-long gift to be bi-lingual!), Caden Lane linen and blankets from the US - these prints and designs are exceptionally beautiful - iconic Oeuf baby loungers cots and furniture, Milk & Tickles BPA-free colour change baby bottles (a flashback to the Hypercolour ’80s!), and the new and exquisite Ellaroo Mei Tai Organic cotton baby carriers.

So much beauty, so little time! Enjoy

Clockwise from top left:

Language Littles Bi-lingual Doll - ‘Jolie’ English/French (also available in Hebrew, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian and Japanese boy and girl dolls) $69.0
Scout Organics Tee $24.00
Scout Organics dress $33.00
Milk & Tickles BPA-Free colour-change bottle $14.00
Caden Lane Blankets from $48.00
Ellaroo Mei Tai Organic Baby Carrier from $140.00
Oeuf Lounger $165.00

Metro Mum stock the following brands: Caden Lane, Emotion & Kids, Trunki, Babymoov, FLATOUTbears, Il Tutto, Bilibo, Britt, Lilbird, The Prego Planner, Isoki, Mokopuna, Storksak, Melobaby, Mia Bossi, PeeWee & PooToo, David Fussenegger, DadGear, Little Sprowtz, Language Littles, Little Beetle, Baufix, Little Swish, Kipiis, FunPod, Keptin-Jr, Paper Eskimo, Foogo by Thermos, Snack Trap, Nest, Kanoe, Qtees, Mothers Minder, Ocho, Little Kitchen, Compendium, Ellaroo, Boyle, Milk & Tickles, Annabel Trends, Wall Candy, Lupi Lu, Mishi Design, Scount Organic, Oeuf, Mishi Design, and Penny Scallan.

PSST: Wanna get a 15% discount AND a FREE gift* when you make a purchase at Metro Mum? Pick up a copy of the current Shop 4 Kids magazine to get the code. Can’t make it to a newsagent? Drop me a line, and I’ll send it to you!

Also, don’t forget to sign up to the Metro Mum Loyalty Club before you make any purchases: you earn loyalty points for every purchase. Also, Metro Mum offer FREE delivery with orders over $200.00 - fabulous!

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.

*Terms and conditions apply.