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I’m the mum of one boy and I’m expecting another one in a couple of months.  I’m also addicted to shopping online for them. Where does this lead me?  Straight to Just For Boys – www.justforboys.com.au!

As other mums of boys can surely attest, it can be frustrating at times to wade through the sea of sparkly pink tutus and tea sets, to bypass the all the pinafores and the party dresses, just to be faced with a choice of boring jeans, blah cargoes and – if we’re lucky – a choice of two or three fairly average blue t-shirts.

Luckily for us, Just For Boys is on the case, and is a brilliant resource of all that is different, cool and seriously funky for the little men in our lives.

First of all there’s a truly enormous range of clothing, all exclusively for boys, from brands such as Gabrial Saynte, Starchild, Wonderboy, Sandbox Rebel and Monster Baby – and that list is barely scratching the surface!

Also see the boys’ room decor (check out the super-awesome Super Mario wall decals pictured at no. 7 below) perfect for boys’ rooms, all sorts of accessories from hot sunnies (Frankie Ray, anyone?) to mealtime accessories – I know for a fact that my nearly-two-year-old would cheerfully give up many of his favourite possessions for these construction utensils!

A new brand stocked at Just For Boys is none other than Rock Star Baby.  Heard of it before? Well how’s this for a hint: people who buy Rock Star Baby are livin’ on a prayer, they’re hanging out for some bad medicine and they keep the faith.  That’s right – the brand is owned by none other than Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres, and is endorsed by rock god Jon Bon Jovi to boot! Rock Star Baby products are characterised by edgy logos in blacks and metallics, bringing new life to usually boring baby products: bottles, dummies, dummy clips etc.

Now here’s the best bit: KidStyleFile readers can take 10% off store-wide at Just For Boys until the midnight, 10 of June 2009.  Just enter ‘KSF’ at checkout for certain happiness for mother and son!

You can take 10% off these prices by using the code ‘KSF’ at checkout until 10 June 2009. Way to go!

1. Construction Cutlery Set, $24.95
2. Frankie Ray Silver Flash Sunglasses, $39.95
3. Rock Star Baby Silver Logo Dummy, $14.95
4. Rock Star Shoes, $24.95
5. Selection of bottles from Rock Star Baby, from $14.95ea
6. Dante Beatrix Peace Stroller Tote – Green or Silver, $134.95 (yes, that’s Marcia Cross carrying one in the photo!)
7. Super Mario Bros Wall Decals, coming soon!
8. Whose Poo? by Jeanette Rowe, $14.95
9. Smelly Bertie by David Roberts, $16.95

Just For Boys post Australia-wide from $9.95.  Please see their Payment & Shipping page for further details.

If you’re a pregnant mama, and new to the scene, then take note:  Baby’s Got Style – www.babysgotstyle.com.au is *the* place to shop online for the hottest fashion and accessories for babies and kids from birth up to 8 years, *and* they’ll have you looking stylish and feeling comfortable while you’re expecting too!

As well as stocking Aka Pipik, Albetta, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, BabyLegs, Baby Cha Cha Baobab, Bebe, Bical, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, BlaBla, Bobble Art, Booghaboo Baby, Children of the Revolution, Moppit, Cheeky Little Soles, Cloud B, Cold Coffee, DripStik, Dan300, Dwell Studio Baby, Elleroo, FLATOut, Fortune Tee, Fresh Baked, Giddy Giddy, Global Style, Haba, Infancy, Little Horn, Little Red by Mr Wolf, Little Twig, Mamas & Papas, mill & mia, Mooo, Mother Hen, Munster, Oobi Baby, Ouch, Pure Baby, Snugglebum, Seafolly, Tiger Joe, Frankie Ray Sooki Baby, Square Peg, Tiny Tribe, Toshi, Totem Kids, Vice Versa, Vintage Kid, and Zoo Emporium, Baby’s Got Style has just taken delivery of some hot new brands.

First up, some body love for new mums and little babes from Wedela. Baby’s Got Style is carrying the renowned Calendula Baby range, as well as Baby Colic and Teething powder,  rash relief cream, breastfeeding tea, Blackhorn elixir (useful for fatigue), nipple care cream and Almond face products.

A German company founded in 1921 dedicated to supporting the inherent healing properties of the human body, their motto is “In harmony with nature and the human being”. Wedela’s focus is firmly on the gentlest most nurturing care of your skin, without compromising nature – sustainability is paramount – and supporting the primary producers they trade with – Weleda contracts until Fair Trade practices. Wedela products are comprised of bio-dynamic ingredients, are free from chemicals, and are never tested on animals. You and your baby or child deserve no less, and with prices between $12-$26, you can well afford it!

To celebrate the arrival of Weleda at Baby’s Got Style, Daniela and the team at BGS are giving every customer who places an order in October a FREE Calendula Nappy Change cream sample.

Also, would you like to go into the into the draw to WIN an amazing Weleda gift pack valued at over $300? To enter all you have to do is purchase any item from the Weleda range during October (if you purchase two items you get two entries, and so on)!

Onto the fashion at Baby’s Got Style now. And boy, there’s a lot to talk about there!! Over 100 new kids summer styles, and over 200 babies summer styles have arrived in store in the last 2 weeks. Woah, baby! It’s going to be a hot summer!

I’m hugely loving Polka, a new range for girls. I’ve paired their Yoga Bum pants (back view shown: how cool are they?!) with a summery light Fresh Baked top, for a visual splendor of cool comfort, and their ‘Birdy’ dress is to die for. This is Polka’s first collection, and they had a limited run to test the water, which means once it’s sold out, that’s it, so get in quick!

I’m inspired by boys summer pieces too: I’m totally digging the Freshbaked Disco Beats Tee, with Ouch black cargoes and Rock Your Baby Peace Cap.

Onto face fashion now: new at Baby’s Got Style are the the range of kid’s sunnies from Frankie Ray; 100% UV protection with shatter proof lens, super cool, and suitable for the 4-14 set, you’ll be wishing you had a pair!

In the decor section are the most delightful large counting cards from Eeeboo. Simply beautiful!

If you’re looking for a gorgeous gift for a newborn you cannot go past Dwell Studio’s mind blocks. Tactile, visually stimulating and clever these are relevant from birth up until 2+ years.

Finally, as we’re heading into the out-and-about season, you’ll want to be prepared. Pick up a Dinky Diner, and you’ll be able to safely contain your little charge wherever you go – no more contending with icky highchairs in restaurants, or missing out on one altogether. The Dinky Diner folds up and fits right in your handbag. Neat!

In the picks below I’ve specified the sizes each product is in available in. If you’re browsing in general, I recommend that you use Baby’s Got Style like this:  select the ‘Babies’ tab for sizes 00000-2, The ‘Kids’ tab for sizes 3-8 , and the ‘Mum’s tab for Mums and Mums-to-be.

Also, don’t forget to check out the Sale items in each category. There are over 300 items on sale up to 50% off. Go to it!

From top left in rows:

Polka Birdy Frou Dress (size 3-6) $99.00
Giddy Giddy Felt Hairclips – assorted designs $9.95 each
Polka Yoga Bum Pants (sizes 2-6 years) $55.00
Eeboo Counting Birds Large Art Cards $39.95
Fresh Baked Vanilla Flower Swing Top (sizes 0-7) $27.95 also available in Raspberry
Fresh Baked Disco Beats Tee in White (sizes 0-7) $26.95 also available in Grey
Frankie Ray Sunglasses  (4-14 years) $39.95 pair
Ouch Boys cargo pant- black (size 3-7) $36.95 $21.96
Seafolly Rose ballerina tutu tank (sizes 0-5) $59.95
Rock Your Baby Leopard print s/s bodysuit (sizes 000-00) $29.95
Blabla Handknit beanie- Panda (sizes 0-2 years) $39.95
Dwell Studio Mind block soft set $64.95
Giddy Giddy Ponytail Elastic – assorted designs $11.95 each
Rock Your Baby Peace cap khaki  (L= 4-5 years) $24.00
Dinky Diner (6 months +) $24.95

While you’re over at Baby’s Got Style check out their very cool blog. There’s heaps of interesting stuff to read about, including an interview with the designers of Munster, and their recent trip to New York with baby in tow(!!)

Baby’s Got Style charge $6.50 for postage, up to a maximum charge of $9.50 Australia wide, dependent on weight. Price is calculated during checkout. Orders placed before 1pm EST are delivered the next business day in all capital cities and most regional centres. Other areas are delivered the following day (very remote locations may take longer). International orders are warmly welcomed.