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Today’s post written by Miki

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Paaar-tay! Paar-tay!! <waves hands in the air> Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – is turning the big TWO, and the party going on over there totally rocks!

Cheryl’s present to herself (although we definitely benefit!) was to get the whole Pastel Pink site redesigned, and the brand spanking new PP site is a joy and a delight to use.  You’ve got to go and try it out for yourself – it’s easy to navigate, packed with very cool stuff and the new checkout process is easy as pie (trust me, I’ve already tried it out

Chez’s present to us is a bounty of impressive markdowns on covetable brands. Behold:

20 % off Alimrose Designs Dolls and Gertie and Me soft toys
25 % off Bluebird and Honey and Elk Accessories Jewellery
30 % off Bebe by Minihaha and Three Little Trees
40% off Baobab, Sooki Baby and Tiny Tribe

Plus select styles of Cocoon Couture beanbags are on sale: Tiny Toucan in Blue, Green and Sand, Early Bird in Red with Aqua bird, Hoppy Kangaroo in Sand, and Giraffe in Pink. I looooooove these beanbags, they’re absolutely beautiful.

There’s also a great deal running on Envirosax, where if you buy six Cheryl will throw in an extra one for you absolutely free!! Envirosax are fantastic to keep in your handbag, but they also make absolutely brilliant gifts for both adults and kids alike.

If you think Cheryl’s done with the freebies and specials, you’d be very much mistaken: in addition to all of these great offers, every order at Pastel Pink will receive FREE SHIPPING with the code ‘BIRTHDAY’ plus a FREE birthday gift with the code ‘KSF’; enter it in the comments box in order to use both codes at once.  These offers are both valid until midnight 26 July 2009.

PS Make sure you sign up to the Pastel Pink newsletter too: all you have to do is create a login here. After you place your first order, every order thereafter will score an automatic 15% off Club Pink discount. Yup, this even applies to already discounted stock. Very, very, nice!

Ok, I’ll let you go so you can groove on over…Paaar-tay! Paar-tay!!

Make sure you sign up to the Pastel Pink newsletter too: all you have to do is create a login here. After you place your first order, every order thereafter will score an automatic 15% off Club Pink discount. 15% discount applies to already discounted goodies as well as full-priced stock.

1. Sooki Baby ‘Playtime At Nan’s’ Romper, $34.95 $20.97
2. Bebe by Minihaha Darby Striped Beanie, $27.95 $19.57
3. Various Envirosax, $9.95ea
4. Alimrose Designs Caitlin Doll, $52.95 $36.01
5. Elk Accessories Indigo Resin Necklace – Short, $38.00 $28.50
6. Elk Chirp Brooch, $15.90 $11.93
7. Bebe by Minihaha Chelsea Sleeping Bag, $64.95 $45.47
8. Gertie & Me Sam Sausage Dog, $19.95 $15.96
9. Cocoon Couture Tiny Toucan Beanbag – Green, $99.95 $84.96
10. Bebe by Minihaha Morgan Romper, $41.95 $29.37
11. Sooki Baby Zebra Crossing Romper, $34.95 $20.97 and Hat, $15.95 $9.57
12. Bluebird & Honey Red Cord Pinafore, $79.95 $59.96

Pastel Pink stock Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Louenhide, Gingerlilly, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Bab, Skeanie, and Wee Gallery, Tkxi Surf and Three Little Trees.

View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Goodness me! When Terri at Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au – decides to mark down her stock for the annual winter clearance, she certainly doesn’t do it by halves!

In fact, I think Terri has read my mind, because she’s managed to generously mark down all the brands I love best at her beautiful, beautiful store:

25% off new season Bebe by Minihaha clothing & shoes
25% off all new season Sooki Baby
25-40% of selected Baobab
25% off new season Purebaby
25% off new season Plum
25% off new season Gaia Organic Cotton
25% off selected Bonds

See? What’s not to love there? BUT, my friends, things get even better for KidStyleFile readers!

Not only do we get those discounts, we can also take an extra 15% off store-wide using the code ‘ksf-take15′ until 26 June 2009. That brings the savings up to 50% off – and don’t forget we’re talking about new season’s fashion in hugely sought after brands here!

On top of these discounts, if you spend over $65 in one transaction (excluding postage) Terri will give you an incredibly divine, snuggly Gertie & Me Bunny valued at $28.95.  The bunny offer is valid only while stocks last, so you don’t want to dally around too much.

New in at Little Styles are some seriously gorgeous gift sets.  They come in a range of prices to suit most budgets, and are such a lovely baby shower or new baby gift! They consist of a range of beautiful and useful products from top brands (including Alimrose and Marquise), and come packaged in adorable little keepsake suitcases – too cute!

I am also really quite taken with some of the other new products here, including the ingenious Bbox – such a nifty idea that I bet anyone who has one doesn’t know what they did without one!  The Giddy Giddy hairclips and accessories are so sweet, as are the Flipsy Flopsy Dolls and the Albetta range.  And the Milk Baby skincare range looks just heavenly, and I do mean ‘looks’ – the packaging is incredibly stylish, and the products themselves sound just wonderful!

Prices quoted in red below are applicable with code ‘KSF-take15′ until 26 June 2009 only.

1. Bonds Owl Print L/S Tee, $16.95 $12.95
2. Bonds Owl Print Stretchy Legging, $15.95 $11.95
3. Purebaby Grey Tree Print Romper, $39.95 $29.95
4. Bonds Printed Coverall – Pink Lemonade, $26.95 $19.95
5. Little Styles Newborn Girl Gift Set – Large, $99.95
6. Sooki Baby ‘Red In The Hood’ Reversible Jacket, $44.95 $33.95
7. Sooki Baby Gas ‘n’ Go Romper, $34.95 $25.95
8. Sooki Baby ‘Betsy In France’ Romper, $26.95 $19.95
9. Purebaby Poppy Knit Dress, $59.95 $44.95
10. Gaia Organic Cotton ‘Little Miss’ Skirt w/ Legging, $39.95 $29.95
11. Gaia Organic Cotton ‘Little Miss’ Frill Top, $34.95 $26.95
12. Gaia Organic Cotton ‘Sailor’ Footed Onesie, $39.95 $29.95

Little Styles stock an enormous range from the following top brands: Aden & Anais, Adiri, Alex, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby Gund, Babylegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bebe, Bebe Au Lait, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, Bluebird & Honey, Bobbleart, Books To Wear, Built, Busybee Friends, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Cloud B, Cocoon Couture, Deglingos, Elodie Details, Fish Lilly, Flirty Bird, ForWalls, French Bull, Fresh Baked, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Giimmo, Global Style custom , Haba, Hess-Spielzeug, Infancy, Infantino, Isoki, Itch Design, Jack & Lily, Jasnor, Kathe Kruse, Lakeland Design, Lark and Friends, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chipipi, Little Styles, Love Police, Mamas and Papas, Marquise, Melissa & Doug toys, Miatom, Minimonkey, Minti, Moppit, Muddy Cloud, Noo Design, Pink Theodore, Plum, Purebaby, Rush, Russ, Sevi, Sigikid, Skeanie, Skip Hop, Sooki Baby, SwaddleDesigns®, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Vintage Kid, Walnut, Well Spotted, Woof!, and WOW Toys.

Little Styles charge a flat rate of $7.50 for Express Post Australia-wide on all orders. Orders over $150.00 are delivered Express, FREE of charge, Australia-wide. All orders placed before 1pm on business days will be posted that same day (exludes orders containing custom-made products) . International orders are warmly welcomed. Please see the Little Styles Orders and Delivery FAQ for full details on delivery and shipping.

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 Miki

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Wow! Cheryl at Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – has been marking down her stock, and my goodness me has she gone to town on it!

When you take into account the extra 15% off store-wide that you get by joining Club Pink (it’s free!), we’re talking up to 80% off brands like Bebe by Minihaha and Gertie & Me, Three Little Trees, Huggalugs and Alimrose Dolls.  Now do you see why I say WOW?!  Let’s say it again: ***WOW***!!!

Summer stock from Bebe by Minihaha and Three Little Trees has all been marked down by a huge 65%! New season stock from the same brands has been marked down by 20% and 15% respectively, and then you can add your 15% Club Pink discount to that.  You barely even need to get out the credit card at these prices, you could just about send Cheryl the spare change in your pocket!

Huggalugs are reduced by 10% (or more like 25% for Club Pink members), so now is a brilliant time to stock up on these cool weather essentials.  Your kids’ arms and legs will never have felt warmer or looked cooler!

Gertie & Me soft toys – so divine that Princess Mary famously bought the echidna for little Prince Christian – have also been marked down by 20%, and there are a couple of adorable new critters in the collection: Olivia Pig and Isobel Mouse.

There’s also brand spanking new stock from Sooki Baby, Tiny Tribe, Cocoon Couture (have you seen their wall art?) and a new FlatOUT Bear, Rosie, who is pretty in pink.  Too cute!

Now I mentioned Cocoon Couture above and, besides the gorgeous new stock, here’s why: any KidStyleFile reader who purchases a Cocoon Couture beanbag AND either a Cocoon Couture Kinder Bag or a piece of Cocoon Couture Wall Art will also receive a Cocoon Couture Library Bag (rrp $15.00) FREE!  You can even choose from the Enchanted Forest or Jungle designs!  All you have to do is enter ‘KSF’ in the comments box at checkout.  Yippeee!!

Sale prices, and offers, valid until 18 June 2009, or while stocks last.

1. Cocoon Couture Sleepy Owl Wall Art, $49.95
2. Gertie & Me Koala, $35.95 $28.76 20% off!
3. Bebe by Minihaha Darby Charcoal Hoodie, $42.95 $34.36 20% off!
4. Bebe by Minihaha Darby Double Sleeve Tee, $27.95 $22.36 20% off!
5. Bebe by Minihaha Darby Charcoal Track Pants, $28.95 $23.16 20% off!
6. Alimrose Designs Delores Doll w/ Black Buns, $29.95 $25.46 15% off!
7. Bluebird & Honey Denim Pinafore, $79.95
8. Three Little Trees Geisha Dress, $59.95 $50.96 15% off!
9. Three Little Trees Wasabi Tracksuit, $69.96 $59.46 15% off!
10. Bebe by Minihaha Tatum Swing Top – Cream, $29.95 $23.96 20% off!
11. Bebe by Minihaha Tatum Leggings – Floral, $26.95 $21.56 20% off!
12. Bebe by Minihaha Chelsea Wrap Romper, $38.95 $31.16 20% off!

Pastel Pink stock Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Louenhide, Gingerlilly, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Bab, Skeanie, and Wee Gallery, Tkxi Surf and Three Little Trees.

View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping.

Today’s post written by Miki

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How freakin’ cute is the range for winter at Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au?  Seriously, I think Terri has managed to stock the most adorable collection I’ve seen yet, with brands such as BIG by Fiona Scanlan, Mamas & Papas, and new brands Lakeland Design and Cheeky Monkey featuring.

And let’s not forget Purebaby!  With a massive collection of Purebaby Winter ‘09, you can’t help but find adorable pieces for all the little boys and girls in your life.  I particularly want to point out the pompom hoodies, which come in both vest and cardigan styles for little girls (pictured below), and the whale PJ set for boys is a big favourite in our house. It’s just lucky it washes up so well as my son now rejects all his other PJs in favour of these ones – fortunately that’s fine by me as he looks so darn cute in them!  Purebaby cotton is deliciously, buttery soft and comes out of the washing machine/dryer looking brand new each time.

In keeping with the snuggly theme for winter, have a look at the new Polar Boots by Cheeky Little Soles. Made from supersoft leather and lined with faux shearling, these little boots will keep your tot’s toes toasty this season!  And something for them to snuggle up to are the adorable new Sleepyhead soft toys from Mamas & Papas – coming in four different styles, they just make me want to hug them all!

I also want to direct your attention to the beautiful Lakeland Designs nursery bedding and decor range.  Beautiful patchworked vintage-inspired designs make it so easy to decorate the rest of the room, and there are lovely choices for boys and girls in there.

And speaking of little girls, if you have one then make sure you look at the new tutus from BIG by Fiona Scanlan.  With a choice of Crystal Tulle Froufrou (gorgeous pale pink tulle scattered with crystals) and the seriously funky Frilly Tulle Skirt in black shown at no. 6 below, you can find something for her taste without a problem.

Now don’t forget that as a KidStyleFile reader you get special treatment: 10% off all purchases over $65 using the code ‘KSF-MAY’ at checkout until 31 May 2009.  But – and how’s this for cool?! – in addition to that offer you can also get a FREE Gertie & Me Bunny valued at $28.95 when you spend over $65!  These offers can be used together, it’s not just one or the other!!  The 10% discount ends on 31 May and the Bunny offer is around only while stocks last, so make sure you don’t delay.  You can even get your purchases gift-wrapped for free!!

1. Mamas & Papas Sleepyhead Soft Toy – Cuddle, $39.95
2. Lakeland Design Vintage Stream Bunting, $29.95
3. Purebaby Fairyfloss Knit Hoodie Vest, $54.95
4. Purebaby Fairyfloss Pompom Beanie, $24.95
5. Purebaby Boys Whale PJ Set, 39.95
6. BIG by Fiona Scanlan Frilly Tulle Skirt – Black, $69.95
7. Cheeky Monkey Bib – Vintage Flower Pots, $11.95
8. Cheeky Little Soles Polar Boots – Brown, $49.95
9. Purebaby Navy Stripe Pompom Beanie, $24.95
10. Purebaby Navy Stripe Bodysuit, $29.95
11. Purebaby Fairyfloss Knit Hoodie Cardi, $54.95

Little Styles stock an enormous range from the following top brands: Aden & Anais, Adiri, Alex, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby Gund, Babylegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bebe, Bebe Au Lait, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, Bluebird & Honey, Bobbleart, Books To Wear, Built, Busybee Friends, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Cloud B, Cocoon Couture, Deglingos, Elodie Details, Fish Lilly, Flirty Bird, ForWalls, French Bull, Fresh Baked, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Giimmo, Global Style custom , Haba, Hess-Spielzeug, Infancy, Infantino, Isoki, Itch Design, Jack & Lily, Jasnor, Kathe Kruse, Lakeland Design, Lark and Friends, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chipipi, Little Styles, Love Police, Mamas and Papas, Marquise, Melissa & Doug toys, Miatom, Minimonkey, Minti, Moppit, Muddy Cloud, Noo Design, Pink Theodore, Plum, Purebaby, Rush, Russ, Sevi, Sigikid, Skeanie, Skip Hop, Sooki Baby, SwaddleDesigns®, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Vintage Kid, Walnut, Well Spotted, Woof!, and WOW Toys.

Little Styles charge a flat rate of $7.50 for Express Post Australia-wide on all orders. Orders over $150.00 are delivered Express, FREE of charge, Australia-wide. All orders placed before 1pm on business days will be posted that same day (exludes orders containing custom-made products) . International orders are warmly welcomed. Please see the Little Styles Orders and Delivery FAQ for full details on delivery and shipping.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Looking for great, affordable Easter options? Chez and the team at Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – has it all wrapped up for you.

Start with an empty Envirosax Kids Bag (new designs just in: I’m loving Marshmallow), or one of the gorgeous new season’s Cocoon Couture library bags which now come with beautiful vintage backing fabrics — try Patchy Bunny, Dreamy Owl, and Cheeky Squirrel for girls, and Mr Whale and Timmy Tiger for boys — or scoop one of last season’s bags at 20% off!!

If you have a little bub, stock your baggie with an Alimrose Designs Bunny and booties, or a super-snuggly Gertie and Me Bunny. For older kids, the Patchy Bunny or Bouncy Bunny Bean Cocoon Couture bean bags are a special Easter treat that will go on.

Top up the bags with a toy or two from Pastel Pink’s lovely little selection – many of the toys are on sale, making this a very easy option for Easter bliss. Place a large choc bunny and egg from your fave grocery store in the bag, and – voila! – you are all done, with time to spare!

Once the kids are done opening their booty, send them off on an egg hunt with their bags, and sit back and relax while they industriously search for sweet treasures.

If you are in the market for a special outfit for the Easter break, then take a look at the stylish options at hand at Pastel Pink. For or little girls you cannot go past the Three Little Trees Twirl Skirt and Chinaberry T Shirt now on sale at 55 % off(!!) For boys, team the Baobab Verdant Green Dragonfly tee with last season’s Navy Cotton Board Shorts (on sale, natch), and you have a very fine look indeed!

More sweet news for you, too: Pastel Pink have just launched their new loyalty program, ‘Club Pink’, and, trust me, this is one club you will want to be in on. Here’s how it works:

1. Sign up to the Pastel Pink Newsletter and place your first order (if you have placed an order with PP before all you have to do is make sure you are signed up to the newsletter)
2. All subsequent orders you place (*not including shipping costs) will be discounted by Club Pink’s 15% off all day, every day, every time discount. Yes, even stock that is already reduced!! YES! Even new season’s stock, just in!!! Yow – that is HOT!!

Here’s another carrot for you to head on over to Pastel Pink for your Easter shopping: The first ten orders through over $50.00* today that also include an Envirosax bag will receive another Envirosax absolutely FREE! Yay! Mention ‘KSF’ in the comments box at the checkout box to be eligible for this offer.

Remember that you can take an EXTRA 15% off all prices below if you are a Club Pink member. What are you waiting for? Head on over and join up FREE!!

1. Envirosax Kids Bag ‘Marshmallow’ $9.95
2. Alimrose Floral Bunny $29.95
3. Alimrose Bunny-ears Booties $27.95
4. Cocoon Couture Bouncy Bunny BeanBag $85.00 ***Only $72.25 for Club Pink members!!***
5. Cocoon Couture Bouncy Bunny Kinder Bag $39.95
6. Three Little Trees Chinaberry Tee $32.00 $14.40
7. Three Little Trees Cottonwood Twirl Skirt $49.00 $22.05
8. Hess Spielzeug Money Box $22.95 $11.48
9. Gertie and Me Striped Bunny $28.95 each
10. Baobab Dragonfly Tee in Green $37.95
11. Baobab Navy Board Shorts $34.95 $22.72
12. Cocoon Couture Timmy Tiger Kinder Bag $39.95

Pastel Pink stock Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Louenhide, Gingerlilly, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Bab, Skeanie, and Wee Gallery, Tkxi Surf and Three Little Trees.

View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping.

Today’s post written by Miki

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With my second baby on the way, I’m starting to look at sleeping options for him or her.  I doubt my ‘big boy’ will be out of his cot by the time the new little bundle arrives, and so I’ve decided that now is the time to splash out on a really lovely bassinet, baby hammock or moses basket.

But which to choose?

Here are the options, as I see it.

Bassinets and cradles are like little cots, perfectly sized for a newborn and will usually hold a baby for the first four or five months.  Because they’re so much smaller and lighter than a full-sized cot, they can be kept next to your bed and moved around the house during the day if you need to.

Check out the Seed Organic Cradle as my favourite example.

Moses baskets are just that – baskets with carry handles, which are lined and padded to make them comfy for baby.  Moses baskets will sit on stands (usually available separately), in order to double as a bassinet, but the basket can also be carried around the house or taken out as a portable bed for the baby while you’re at a friend’s house or on holiday.  Most babies fit into a Moses basket for about three months.

For the most beautiful Moses baskets, see the Seed Organic Pod (Moses basket & stand), and the Gertie and Me Moses basket & stand.

Baby hammocks are designed to simulate the movement the baby was used to while in its mother’s tummy.  Suddenly lying so still can be a shock for newborns, so the gentle swaying motion of a hammock can be just the thing for restless little ones.

I love the Kanoe, which can be hung from an eye-bolt fixed to any solid structure and can be moved around the house simply by shifting it to another eye-bolt, has a spring mechanism to make the movement more natural to the baby, and comes in several gorgeous colour combinations.

My top contenders:

1. Kanoe Baby Hammock – Natural, $349.00 from Metro Mum
2. Gertie and Me Moses Basket, $250.00 and Stand, $99.95 from The Hip Infant
3. Seed Organic ‘The Pod’ Moses Basket & Stand, $329.00 from The Hip Infant, also available from Metro Mum
4. Seed Organic Cradle, $279.00 from The Hip Infant, also available from Metro Mum

Please check individual sites for postage, and as always check the KidStyleFile ‘All Current Deals’ page to see if you qualify for a special discount or offer.

January is a HUUUUGE month at The Hip Infant – www.thehipinfant.com.au – as Mel is running two big promotions!

The first involves that spectacularly stylish nursery linen & accessories range, Dwell Studio.  If you purchase any item from the Dwell Studio range $50.00 or more, you’ll receive a FREE Dwell Studio Baby Library Bag valued at $29.95.

Here are the Baby Library Bags in all their gorgeousness (wooooo!):

Now the second promo is also incredibly exciting: It’s ‘Deal A Day’ this January at The Hip Infant, so make sure you check every day to see what’s on offer. The fun started on Monday the 5th of January, but don’t worry as you can still grab all specials past!

To access the Daily Deals, click on the largest image on the THI homepage; around the middle of the page on the left-hand side: you’ll then see ALL the Daily Deals.

Monday 5th January: Take 25% off all Cuddlefish Swimwear. Expires Sunday 11th January.

Tuesday 6th: Purchase a Skip HOP Palette Plate and get a set of  refills for only $5 (worth $19.95).  Expires: once stocks are gone.

Wednesday 7th: Purchase the Hip Infant Wall Graphics Alphabet and get another style from the uber-funky Wall Graphics range at 50% off! Expires: midnight 9th January.

Thursday 8th: Make any purchase from the divine Gertie & Me range and receive a FREE Duck valued at $11.95 (these are too cute for words!). Expires: Sunday 11th January.

Friday 9th: Purchase a delicious Coco & Eli muslin wrap for $24.95 and Mel will throw in a second one for $10! Expires: Sunday 11th January.

Saturday 10th: Take 20% off the whole Summer 08 OUCH range! Expires: Sunday 18th January.

Sunday 11th: Spend over $50 on the fab Tiger Tribe range and receive a FREE Single Mobile valued at $19.95!  Expires: Tuesday 13th January.

1. The Hip Infant Wall Graphics Love Tree – Pink, $54.95
2. The Hip Infant Wall Graphics Alphabet – Blue, $59.95
3. Ouch Romper – Navy Stripe, $23.95
4. Dwell Studio Bibs & Burp Set – Gio Lemon, $55.50
5. Gertie & Me Daisy Daschund, $28.95
6. Cuddlefish Long Sleeve Swim Tee – Red Stripe, $44.95 $33.70
7. Cuddlefish Swim Shorts – Red, $24.95 $18.70
8. Coco & Eli Muslin Wrap – Blue Buttermilk Birds, $24.95
9. Skip HOP Palette Plate, $49.95
10. Tiger Tribe Drawstring Bag – Surf, $17.95
11. Ouch Button Up Iris Swirl Dress, $42.95

The list of brands stocked by The Hip Infant includes Aden + Anais, AKA Pipik, Albetta, ALex Toys, Alimrose Designs, Anna & Sally, Annabel Trends, Anne Claire Petit, Baby Einstein, Baby Legs, Babylicious, Benny Boy, Bical, BlaBla, Blink Designs, Bobble Art, BUD, Built NY, Bump Buddy, Candela, Cheeky Monkey, Christmas Ideas, Coco & Eli, Cuddlefish, David Fussenegger, DiddleDumpling, Dirty Laundry, DwellStudio, Elegant Baby, Elodie Details, Eyetribe, Fiesta Crafts, Flensted Mobiles, Fleurville, Foogo By Thermos, For Walls, For Windows, French Bull, Funtainer By Thermos, Gertie and Me, Gifts Ideas Under $25, Giimmo, Go_Home JNR, Green To Grow, Haba, Heimess, Hip Stuff, ID Tee, Inch Blue, Infancy, Jazzy Toes, JellyCats, JewelQueen, Kathe Kruse, Keptin Jr, Kid Squidgy, Kiddopotamus, Kipiis, Lima Bean, Limo Basics, Little Einsteins, Little Joey, Little Twig, Liz Knits, Milestone Press, Milk & Tickles, Mill & Mia, Minimonkey, Mitty James, Mon Ange, Mum To Mum, My Child, Oeuf NYC, OUCH, Peanut Shell, Present Time, Pure Baby, Rockabye Baby, Rondeau Industries, Room It Up, Sigikid, Simple Gorgeous Storage, Skip HOP, Smirk Kids, Snugglebum, Snugzeez, Teeny Me, The Hip Infant Basics, The Hip Infant Birthday tees, The Hip Infant Limited Edition Basics, The Hip Infant Sneakies, The Hip Infant Wall Graphics, Tiger Tribe, Tippy Toes, Toys Pure, Trunki, Wall Candy Arts, WalRUs, and Wee Gallery.

The Hip Infant charge $7.50 postage Australia-wide.  All orders are shipped via Courier or Express Post.

Feeling short of style for Xmas day? Never fear, 5 Little Monkeys – www.5littlemonkeys.com.au – is here!

5LM kits kids with clothing and accessories from birth right up to 16 years of age, with brands including Ouch (fans take note: there is a new drop of Ouch due at 5 Little Monkeys this coming week!), Run Scotty Run, Baobab, and Walnut Melbourne shoes, scoop accessories from Tiger Tribe, Cocoon Couture, Gertie and Me, Ikaboo, Rush, BabyLegs, Honky Tonk, Keptin Jr, and Hess Speilzeug.

My current faves are the Baobab tanks dresses and tees (we have the dresses in our house and love them!), teamed with Walnut shoes. You should also check out the Honky Tonk swimwear range for sweet SPF protection and funky designs.

There are also a bounty of cool things just perfect for Xmas gifting. Affordable necklaces, and cute and practical toothbrush timers (get’s the job done with maximum fun, and minimal argument), and playthings for babies and older kids alike.

The fabulous Cocoon Couture beanbags are also available at 5LM priced below RRP. I love these bags: besides being beautifully to look out they are highly practical. Designed with a top carry handle, and internal bag, they are easy to pick up and move around, and you can wash the cover without having to remove the beans!

To save you a bundle this Christmas, Ange at 5 Little Monkeys is gifting KidStyleFile readers a 15% store-wide discounts – sale items included – until December 24.

Enter ‘KSFsanta’ at checkout to redeem your fab discount. Note that this offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Don’t forget to stop by the Clearance and Specials sections at 5LM to bag yourself a bargain: there are over 300 items on sale!!

From top left in rows:

NOTE – These prices are after the KSF reader additional 15% off discount has been applied. Valid until November 24 only.

Ouch Beaded Necklace $6.95 less 15% discount = $5.90
Ouch Newborn Bunny Tee – 000 only $18.95 less 15% discount = $16.10
Baobab Tank Dress $42.95 less 15% discount = $36.50
Keptin Jnr Rattle Sneeky $27.50 less 15% discount = $23.37
Baobab Giraffe Print Tee $34.95 less 15% discount = $29.70
Gertie and Me Dolly and Moses Basket $49.95 less 15% discount = $42.45
IKABOO Nighlight $35.95 less 15% discount = $30.55
Rush Star/Strip Belt $14.95 less 15% discount = $12.70
Ouch Check Short in Mocha (sizes 3-7) $35.00 less 15% discount = $29.75
Honky Tonk Cherry Print Rashie and Short Set $29.95 less 15% discount = $25.45
Tiger Tribe Library/Swimming Bag $15.00 less 15% discount = $12.75
Walnut Melbourne Cruise Canvas shoe (sizes 24-34) $30.00 less 15% discount = $25.50
Ouch Boardies (sizes 3-12) $31.90 less 15% discount = $27.11
Tiger Tribe Library/Swimming Bag $15.00 less 15% discount = $12.75
Cocoon Couture Beanbag $125.00 less 15% discount = $106.25
Hess-Spielzeug Toothbrush Timers $15.95 less 15% discount = $13.55 each

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia-wide. Check out their shipping and returns page for more info.

There is something so lovely and tactile about good quality toys made of timber and cloth.

The weight and finish of wood is so satisfying to hold, and the cosy-ness of a little friend made of cloth is such a comfort and a joy, no matter what your age.

Both these experiences offer such a richness that plastic finds hard to replicate.

In looking around for some affordable Christmas gifts and stocking fillers for you, I came across a nice little selection at Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au.

To make things even sweeter Pastel Pink currently have 20% off sale on all toys, and selected accessories including Cocoon Couture Kinder Bags, Kiddy Sac Swim Bags and Wall Pockets, Little Chipipi magnets and wall stickers, and Forwalls wall stickers.

KidStyleFile readers can take an extra 5% off with the code ‘KSF-Toys’ until 30 November.

Christmas Gift Wrapping is FREE, and trust me, you do not want to miss Pastel Pink’s wrapping! To claim, just mention that you’d like it in the comments box.

In the softies department the Gertie and Me Ekidna calls out to me (and Princess Mary too, I believe!) with it’s affable demeanor, and grabbable snout.

Another celebrity fave (hello, Sarah Jessica Parker!) is the Flat OUT bears. A clever Australian innovation involving sheepskin laid flat and bearified, it comes in two sizes: big bear, and baby bear, both equally lovable.

Alimrose handsqueakers are one of my all time favourite toys for little babies. The sound that these produce induce instant giggles, and can be invoked by the smallest hands. The new knitted toys from Alimrose in bunny and elephant designs are just gorgeous, and very giftably priced. They are sure to be much loved by every tot that receives them this Christmas.

Prices quoted are after the 25% discount has been deducted. Prices revert to normal on 1 Dec.

Gertie & Me Echidna $23.95 $17.96
Alimrose Knitted Bunny $9.95 $7.46
Alimrose Monkey Handsqueakers $15.95 $11.96 each
Alimrose Knitted Elephant $9.95 $7.46
Flat OUT Bears Big Bear $49.50 $37.12, Baby Bear $36.00 $27.00

Pastel Pink carries a lovely range of non-toxic, and baby safe wooden toys from Eleganter and Hess-Speilzeug. The Ralf Caterpillar is such a cute character, and just made for tiny hands. We have a selection of Eleganter toys in our house (the {Pinocchio maracas and bowling set below, as well as the crackers (superb noisy fun!), castanets and shakers), and they come highly recommended. They have endured a lot of love already, and have responded with gusto: not one has broken!

Prices quoted are after the 25% discount has been deducted. Prices revert to normal on 1 Dec.

Hess-Spielzeug Knight Rattle $12.95 $9.71
Hess-Spielzeug Caterpillar Ralf $19.95 $14.96
Eleganter Ladybird Pull-Along, $13.95 $10.46
Eleganter Bowling Set $12.95 $9.71
Eleganter Pinocchio Maracas $10.50 $7.87