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Look at me, look at me, look at me now! It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how!

Melissa at Urban Child - www.urbanchild.com.au certainly knows how to have fun: she has just turned the volume up to 11 on her fab sale.

In addition to the stock already reduced by up to 40%, Urban Child is now offering 20% off store-wide (with the exclusions of Aravore Babies, Robbie Adrian and Red Plum Linen).

And that is not all, shoppers, that is not all!

Because Melissa has so much love in her heart, KidStyleFile readers can take another 5% off those prices. This means that you will score a minimum of *25%* discount, up to a maximum *45%* discount. Enter ‘KSF5′ at checkout for joy!

Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-yay!! Now, that’s what I’m talking about!!

25% off: what a great opportunity for you OobiWatchers out there!! Urban Child stock a huge amount of this season’s Oobi collection, and there’s plenty of winter left to make good use of some Oobi bargains this year. These prices are so good, why not stock up for next year too?

Select from a superb range of toy, accessory and baby and kids clothing brands at Urban Child including Albetta, Alex Toys, Aravore Babies, Baobab, 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, Viking Toys, Voila Toys and WOW Toys, and fill your Monday with great bargains, and pure delight!

Offer ends 30 June, so leap over to Urban Child pronto!

From top left in rows (discounted prices include additional KSF 5% off):

Oobi Betsy Sweater Dress - also available in 2 other colour ways $49.95 -25% discount = $37.46
Oobi Tabitha Cardigan (Yellow with Pink Hearts) - $49.95 -25% discount = $37.46
Oobi Mittens (Yellow and Pink stripe) - also available in 3 other colour ways $22.50 -25% discount = $16.87
Oobi Baby Bear Beanie - also available in 3 other colour ways $29.95 -25% discount = $22.46
Oobi Legwarmers (Navy and Green stripe) - also available in 2 other colour ways $22.00 -25% discount = $16.50
Oobi Knit Zippy Jacket (Blue with White Dots) - also available in 1 other colour way $54.95 -25% discount = $41.21
Oobi Knee-high Booties (Blue with White dots) - also available in 3 other colour ways $39.00 -25% discount = $29.25
Oobi Bubba Overalls (Blue with White dots) - also available in 2 other colour ways $43.95 -25% discount = $32.96

Clockwise from top left (discounted prices include additional KSF 5% off):

Alex Toys One, Two, Tie My Shoe- $16.95 -35% discount = $11.01
Mamas and Papas Knitted Bunny $39.95 -25% discount = $29.96
Crocodile Creek Lunch Bag $28.95 -45% discount = $15.92
Alex Toys Water Flutes $22.95 -45% discount = $12.62 Buy these! We received ours and they are a major hit at bath-time, and make shampooing a breeze!!
Infantino Turtle Rattle $11.95 -45% discount = $6.57
Wow Toys Motorbike Max $24.95 -25% discount = $18.71
Crocodile Creek Barnyard Floor Puzzle $34.95 -40% discount = $20.97
Brio Classic Car $16.95 -25% discount = $12.71 Also available in black, green and pink. One of my all-time faves!
Urban Child Wooden Theatre Jungle $19.95 -25% discount = $14.96
Little Chipipi Fridge Magnets- $24.95 -25% discount = $18.71  The best magnets I have ever found. Fantastic quality!
Urban Child Laughing Lions Mini Bowling Set $13.95 -25% discount = $10.46 Oh my goodness!! Watch out, credit card!!

And those fabulous library bags from Cocoon Couture that I mentioned in my last post: now 25% off! Why pay for wrapping paper when you can pop pressies in one of these, and tie with a ribbon? Voila! Eco-friendly, and time saving - always makes me happy!

Cocoon Couture Early Birds Library Bag - $13.50 -25% discount = $10.12
Cocoon Couture Sleepy Owls Library Bag - $13.50 -25% discount = $10.12

View Urban Child’s postage charges here.

Ekidna Kidswear - www.ekidnakidswear.com.au - has just turned two - Happy Birthday, Ekidna Kids, you are a star child indeed!

Like any proud Mum, Joanne at Ekidna is celebrating this achievement to the full. Joanne’s in full party mode, and you will be too when you hop over to EK!

Dash on over to Ekidna Kids, take your pick of the hundreds of fine products including girls boys and babies clothing, toys, boutique party invitations, wall decals, nappy bags, and much more, and reduce your purchase price by 25%.

That’s not all, folks: spend over $100.00 and you get a FREE Uchi purse valued at $14.95. Offer valid while stocks last. Limit of 1 per customer.

Yowza! I *like* it!

Ekidna Kidswear stock over 55 quality 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, Woof!, so you have a veritable feast of luxe to choose from.

If you want to scoop up some of last summer’s gear up to 50% off check out the ‘Specials’ page and feel oh so glad that you did (lots of Oobi in there for you OobiWatchers)!

Check out just a handful of my hot picks below.

I’m feeling a bit nostalgia for the little bebes at the mo, so have turned my gaze towards lush products for the littlest ones and their mamas (don’t forget the mamas!!)

It took me a while to realise it, but turns out my little bebes looked best in classic pieces; heirloom knits and solid colours. The Bebe set exemplifies the classiness of this look. Start your own heirloom collection today.

I love the Infancy Spotted Romper and Bebe PJs for little men: ah, how snuggly.

Wrap your classy little man or Ms in a high quality Fish Lilly wrap. The gentleness and softness of their designs soothes Mums and babes alike. Just love ‘em!

Buy a new mama a Smart Moms Teething Bling Bangle or three, and make her feel a bit special, and also savvy: she’ll look stylish and never be short of a safe distraction for her little baby again (and how cheap are they!!?)

The Karma Baby Slings are celebrity cool, and super affordable, and the Isoki Petite-Travellers are a perfect gift for on the move, style-conscious Mums. I just bought one for Miki, who’s travelling to New Zealand soon, and she loves it

From top left, in rows:

Bebe Pink Lemonade Pointelle Leggings with Feet $43.95 25% off NOW $32.96
Bebe Pink Lemonade Pointelle Cardigan $44.95 25% off NOW $33.71
Bebe Pink Lemonade Pointelle Beanie $23.95 25% off NOW $17.96
Bebe ‘Fly with Me’ pyjamas $34.95 25% off NOW $26.96
Infancy Grey Spotted Romper (also available in pink) $38.50 25% off NOW $28.88
Fish Lilly Luxury Baby Wraps - available in 12 designs $47.95 25% off NOW $35.96
Smart Mom Teething Bling Bangle $12.95 25% off NOW $9.71
Isoki Petite Traveller $39.95 25% off NOW $29.96
Karma Baby Bella Pouch Baby Sling $89.95 25% off NOW $67.46

Ah, and now onto a subject I can’t ever get enough of: toys and decor

The My Munchkin Home decals bring an instant lift to a room, without requiring a life-long commitment. This elephant is BIG, and so uplifting, and what a steal 25% off!

I love these Crocodile Creek mini-puzzles: perfect size (and price!) for party bag inclusion, or toilet training incentives.

If you’re looking for a classy gift to give, you can’t go past Mamas and Papas, one of the UKs leading nursery brands. Also for littlies, these Chelona timber books are eco-friendly and great for stimulating hand-eye co-ordination. For older kids, Zoobie Pets are just perfect. They’re actually 3 toys in 1: a cuddly toy, pillow and blankie. Gotta love the triple-duty here, not to mention the infinite cuteness.

This Toys Pure Shalimar Puzzle promises endless playtime fun, with it’s fab colours and endless configuration possibilities (I gifted this to Miki’s son, Alex, and Mik says it’s every bit as cool as it looks!)

Another timber treasure is the Heimess wooden car, available in red and orange colour-ways. Give it as a gift with the Lark Knitted Ice-cream rattle (perfectly shaped for little hands, and appropriate for munching from birth up) and the Crocodile Creek PVC-free ball (also available in orange dog design), and you’ll be forever loved and thanked for it.

From top left, in rows:

My Munchkin Home ‘My Elephant’ Giant Wall Decal $99.95 25% off NOW $74.96
Crocodile Creek Double-sided Dinosaur Mini-puzzle $4.95 25% off NOW $3.71
Mamas and Papas Colour Bunch Arlo Toy $21.95 25% off NOW $16.46
Chelona Play Book - Frog $19.95 25% off NOW $14.96
Zoobie Pets $59.95 25% off NOW $44.96
Toys Pure Shalimar Puzzle $39.95 25% off NOW $29.96
Crocodile Creek PVC-free 18cm ball $18.95 25% off NOW $14.21
Heimess Car (also available in orange) $15.95 25% off NOW $11.96
Lark Ice-cream Kintted Rattle $14.95 25% off NOW $11.21

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.

This really is your lucky day, shoppers

Melissa at Urban Child - www.urbanchild.com.au has come up with something really special to banish any superstitious thoughts today: she has laid out 200 fine products and reduced their prices by up to 40%.

Select from a superb range of toy, accessory and clothing brands at Urban Child including Albetta, Alex Toys, Aravore Babies, Baobab, 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, Viking Toys, Voila Toys and WOW Toys.Jump straight to Urban Child’s Sale section to start filling up your shopping cart, or indulge me by browsing my hot picks (of which there are quite a few today!!)

From top left in rows:

Alex Toys One, Two, Tie My Shoe- $16.95 -30% discount = $11.86
Crocodile Creek Lunch Bag $28.95 -40% discount = $17.37
Oobi Space Hopper $28.95 -30% discount = $20.26
‘Where is the Green Sheep’ by Mem Fox- $14.95 -15% discount = $12.70 This is one of our all time fave books!
Urban Child Cheeky Monkey Mini Bowling Set $13.95 (not on sale) This are such a great price, I couldn’t resist putting them in!!
Urban Child Wooden Spinning Tops $1.20 each (not on sale) 8cm wooden tops at an unbelievable price!! They are sold out at the moment (because of me! I scooped them up last week to put in party bags Melissa will be getting more in stock, so keep your eyes peeled!)
Crocodile Creek Barnyard Floor Puzzle $34.95 -35% discount = $22.71
Alex Toys Water Flutes $22.95 -40% discount = $13.77 These look so much fun. I’m intrigued, so I bought some!
Urban Child 50’s-style Tea Set in Case $39.95 -25% discount = $29.96 I am seriously wondering if I can justify buying these for myself…
Infantino Turtle Rattle $11.95 -40% discount = $7.17
Brainy Baby Animals DVD $24.95 -40% discount = $14.97

Clockwise from top left:

Albette Cupcakes Babygrow- $42.00 -40% discount = $25.20
Albetta Wild West Babygrow - 42.00 -40% discount = $25.20
Albetta Wild West Bib - $14.95 -40% discount = $8.97
Albetta Wild West Wrap - $39.95 -35% discount = $25.96
Pebbles PouchMISS - $36.95 -15% discount = $31.40
Pure Baby Woven Smock Dress; Classic Print - $39.95 -40% discount = $23.97
Baobab Crown Tee - $30.95 -30% discount = $21.66
Oobi Deer & Forest Textile Applique Tee - $24.95 -40% discount = $14.97
Ellaroo Mei Hip Organic Baby Carrier - Helsinki Print - $119.95 -20% discount = $95.96
Oobi French Velvet Boy/Girl shorts - $39.95 -40% discount = $23.97

Ok, that’s it for sale picks, but I couldn’t go past these fabulous library bags from Cocoon Couture, and at $13.50 each, they are practically at sale prices!

Cocoon Couture Early Birds Library Bag - $13.50
Cocoon Couture Sleepy Owls Library Bag - $13.50

Also, just wanted to alert you to a hot new brand at Urban Child: Aravore Babies, from the UK.

What you see below is a divine mix of classic taste, and eco-awareness. Aravore’s clothing is comprised of 70% organic cotton, and 30% merino wool to keep your ultra-classy bebe snuggy and warm this winter. Oooooh. And aaahhhh!

AraVore Babies Organic Jumper Dress - $95.00
AraVore Babies Organic Cream Shawl-neck Jumper - $85.00
AraVore Babies Organic Pom Pom Beanie - $49.95

View Urban Child’s postage charges here.

Oh-ho-ho! You are going to *love* this one! This week, Miki showcases a fantastic range of toys for babies and kids from birth to 6 years up. Whether you’re looking for a gift, or for a rainy day activity, your problems are solved with this great selection. Enjoy!

Next week’s Weekend Special Feature: Decor and Accessories

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Starting off with the aptly named The Hip Infant www.thehipinfant.com.au, there was so much choice that I decided I had to focus just on baby toys if I was to do any of it justice. Don’t for a second think that this is all The Hip Infant have though!

All babies love rattles as soon as they learn to grasp and focus, and I can wholeheartedly recommend the Hip Stuff Mini Maracas in Green, $6.50, which are a big favourite in our household. So hardy too; ours should have broken long ago with the kind of treatment they get, but there isn’t even a chip in the paint!

There are also the exquisite Alimrose Handsqueeker Japanese Doll, $15.95 - so sweet!

Personally, I’m coveting the Heimess Pram String ‘Teddybears’, $39.95 - I love the teddy bears! - and what little surfer wouldn’t love to drift off gazing at the Tiger Tribe Mobile ‘Surf’, $29.95?

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Kids Gift List - www.kidsgiftlist.com.au - stock a great range of toys for all ages. I focussed on wooden toys for pre-schoolers this time but believe me, it was hard to tear myself away from everything else they have!

Now firstly I thought the KGL Russian Doll Set in Dark Blue, $12.90 for set of five was just gorgeous. There are a number of different colour and design options, and KGL advertises them as the perfect present for a little girl which I absolutely agree with. Very affordable too!

I giggled at the Bowl Me Over Penguin Set, $19.95; what a great ‘rainy day’ indoors activity!

But my jaw dropped when I found the Exciting Zoo, $124.95. Have a close look I’m sure you’ll see why. What an amazing toy set!

Finally, Angela will never forgive me if I don’t mention her favourite, the KGL Combi in Peace Red, $9.95 (available in a multitude of colours). She claims that her daughters play with the Combi, but I think she secretly keeps it for herself…

You can take 15% off these prices using the discount code in this month’s My Child magazine - for more info click here.

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If, like many parents, you wish your school-aged kids would spend less time playing video games and more time doing something creative, then head straight over to ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au.

Now, I must mention the Little Kitchen sets first. ShopHouse are offering 20% off the entire range, and I can’t think of a better range of products to get kids interested in cooking. After all, the love of cooking can be instilled at a young age and if you play your cards right, you could have the kids cooking gourmet dinners before too long! (Well, I can dream…) Little Kitchen Boy’s Apron and Utensil Set, $49.95 $29.97.

For the budding artistes there are the ‘Build-It’ and ‘Create-It’ kits: boys and girls alike will love the range of designs here, and imagine how proud they’ll be to take their creations along to Show & Tell!

Don’t forget the extra 15% discount you can apply with the My Child discount code!

Create-It Picture Frame Kit, $16.95; Build-It Rocket Kit, $16.95; Create-It Prima Ballerina Kit, $16.95;

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Finally, Send-A-Toy - www.sendatoy.com.au- famous for their great deals on Wheely Bugs.

As a specialist online toy store they have an immense range, and I found it nigh on impossible to narrow it down enough to find products to feature in here.

That said, I did think the PINTOY Wooden Toys ‘My Little House’ ($164.00) was a stand-out. Feminine but funky and with a clever open-sided layout that allows more than one child at a time to play with it, it comes complete with furniture and two dolls; excellent value.

The Djeco Creanimaux Farm Stacking Blocks ($49.90) are also a great concept - create six ‘normal’ animals or mix-and-match to invent your own critters! Cool!

Crocodile Creek do beautifully made, resilient toys, of which a prime example are the Crocodile Creek Colorama Balls ($16.90 each). Once you’ve had one you’ll realise that no playground or back yard is complete without it.

And last but certainly not least, may I present to you the totally fab, retro-rockin’ Radio Flyer Retro Dual Dual Deck Tricycle ($159.90) just perfect for encouraging toddler independence!

Please check individual sites for shipping details.

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There’s nothing I love more than a quality sale on past-season’s stock….except maybe a sale on current season’s stock.

To celebrate both the last of the summer sun, and the coming Autumn and Winter, Ekidna Kidswear - www.ekidnakidswear.com.au - is giving you BOTH! You heard right: BOTH!!

Pick up summer gear for next year on the cheap, while you get stylishly sorted for the coming season. You’ll even have cash left over for Easter eggs!

In addition to sale items being reduced to between 15-50% already, you get to subtract another 15%. And for just-landed Autumn/Winter 08 girls, boys and babies clothing, toys, boutique party invitations, wall decals, nappy bags, and much more, you can reduce your purchase price by a VIP 15%.

The KidStyleFile bird is going absolutely bananas: cheap cheap cheap cheap!!!! I’m suddenly feeling very positive about the impending colder months…bring them on!!

Ekidna Kidswear stock over 55 quality baby and kids brands, and there are hundreds of products on sale, and even more just arrived, so you have a veritable feast of luxe to choose from. Are you ready? Deep breath, here they are:

Anamalz, Annabel Trends, Aroma Baby, Babe Mode, Baby Blankie, Baby Legs, Badger Balm, Baobab, Beautiful Soles, Bebe, Bertini, Bud, 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, Woof!

Now you’re primed and ready to go, don’t forget the important matter of the discount code: enter kidstylefile at checkout to receive 15% off the purchase price of your selected goodies. Offer ends March 30.

If you want jump to the the sale items fast/first, here’s a link to the ‘Specials’ page. Navigate to the ‘Shopping’ menu item from there to locate new product arrivals. Browse away, and smile smile smile!

Anybody still reading?

For you sweet souls who care to indulge me, here are my hot picks, a few from the old season, a few from the new. The yin, the yang, the perfection!!

Skip Hop Nursery Toolbox Organiser inWhite and Raspberry each only $99.95 $79.95 $67.95 with 15% discount

Skip Hop PlaySpots in Blue/Gold and Pink/Choc SALE each only $199.95 $179.95 $152.95 with 15% discount. Oh, how I would have LOVED these for my babes - we used playpen mats covered with rugs; definitely declasse! These mats are my favourite blend of style and substance, and this price is absolutely the cheapest, bestest you will find.

Baby Uchi Black Backpack and Baby Uchi Pale Blue Blossom Messenger Bag, SALE each only $99.95 $79.95 $67.95 with 15% discount. These are SUCH classy bags, and so thoughtfully designed to make mum and dad’s lives easier. No more scrabbling round the bottom your bag with these babies!

Aroma Baby Organic Massage Oil SALE $14.95 $11.95 ONLY $10.15 with 15% discount. Our babies were born at 32 weeks, and we started baby massage early on to make them feel comfy and loved, and stimulate their little bodies to growth. It worked a treat….they grew and grew and GREW, and they are soooo loving and affectionate. I often wonder if it was all that early massage…We used the regular Aroma baby massage oil (also on sale), but now they make an organic one, well, I’m sold! A bargain!
Crocodile Creek Dinosaur Lunchbox SALE $24.95 $11.95 ONLY $10.15 with 15% discount. Phthalate (nasty chemical) free and ever so groovy. I love dinosaurs! If they’d had these when we were kids I would have been in heaven. Happily our children can know the joy!

Minihaha Valencia Stripe Knit Hat SALE $29.90 $22.95 ONLY $19.50 with 15% discount. This is in the summer sale, but it looks like a winter goodie to me Sneak on up on it and snap it up!

Wall Candy Lily’s Lambs Wall Sticker Decals SALE $59.95 $29.95 ONLY $25.45 with 15% discount. 5.2 metres of lil lambie cuuuute-ness. This is a crazy-ridiculous-WONDERFULLY cheap price. What an affordable gift for a friend (if you can bring yourself to part with it

Now, a very small snippet of new season’s stock, that you get your very own 15% off sale on - woohoo!

Brio Classic Race Car $16.95 ONLY $14.40 with 15% discount. We have these cars and I just love them! So very iconic and surprisingly affordable (I love to gift them too as they are so classy, and don’t break the bank). A great decor element, and they race just like their life-size Grand Prix cousins. Brmmmm Broooooooom!!
Bebe Fleur May Jane Shoes $29.95 ONLY $25.45 with 15% discount. Too cute for teeny weeny incy feet. ‘Nuf said

Little Chipipi ‘Butterfly Patch’ and ‘Drive Time’ Wall Stickers Decals $84.95 ONLY $72.20 with 15% discount.

Be one of the first to grab these fantastic wall decals. You’ve seen them in all the mags, they’re hot off the press, and you have the opportunity to score them for an absolute bargain special personal sale price. Planning an Easter redecoration project? These stickers are for you!

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.