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Today is National Premmie Day. Chances are you know someone, or are someone, who’s had a prem baby: each year over 20,000 newborn Australian babies are admitted to Neo-natal Intensive Care Units and Special Care Nurseries owing to their pre-term arrival.

Today is the day to spare a thought - and a dollar or two - for those that toil to save the lives of little babies needing medical assistance, to those tiny little souls who fight so fiercely for survival and triumph over the odds, and to those angel babies who didn’t stay in this life long, but who profoundly touched the lives of those around them while they did.

Elizabeth at La Toriana - www.latoriana.com.au (mum to 3 prem babies herself) is offering KidStyleFile readers a unique opportunity to grab a bargain and support the National Premmie Foundation in their mission to offer support to prem babies and their families.

Make a purchase at La Toriana and receive a KSF exclusive 20% discount, plus a free gift for you. In addition, Elizabeth will donate 10% of your purchase amount to the National Premmie Foundation with an individual card including your name (optional) and donation amount.

Enter discount code ‘premmie‘ at checkout to receive 20% off your order. This offer runs for 3 days only, and ends midnight 27 July, so make haste!

Inspired by Elizabeth’s generosity, KidStyleFile has today made a donation to the National Premmie Foundation. Visit the National Premmie Foundation to make your own donation.

La Toriana sells divine clothing, toys and accessories for little babes from birth, and boys and girls up to 5 years.

Brands stocked include annieB, Britt, Cheeky Little Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Hey Baby, Huggalugs, Vanchi, Kee Ka, Lambykins, Oobi, Toys Pure, BumpBuddy, Lazybones, Gertie and Me, Britt, Thurlby Farm, Kids Kitchen, Grommets, Mini Whisk, Annabel Trends, Vintage Kids, Babylicious, Penny Scallan, Tickled Pink, Djeco, Anamlaz, Nana Huchy, Jasnor, Footprints, Tummy Bear, Tea Princess, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations, Cuski, and Gaia, and new to La Toriana, Britt, Nanny Pickle, Oopsidaisi and prem baby brands Tummy Bear and Early Birds.

In the La Toriana Premmie Baby section of the store, you’ll find a sweet and thoughtful range of products just for prem babies and their families and friends, including perfect little clothing pieces, and keepsake dolls so you can always remember how teeny your little babe was.

Clockwise from top left:

Early Birds Premmie Jacket $27.95 $22.36 after 20% discount.
Early Birds Premmie Jumpsuit and Hat Set $40.95 $32.76 after 20% discount.
Early Birds Booties $21.95 $17.56 after 20% discount.
Snow White Polar Bear $32.95 each $26.36 after 20% discount.
Cuski Comforter $39.95 $31.96 after 20% discount.
Tummy Bear Keepsake Dolls Weighted: $85.95 $68.76 after 20% discount. Unweighted: $70.95 $56.76 after 20% discount.
Nana Huchy Edwardo the Donkey $25.95 $20.76 after 20% discount.

Of course there’s plenty in store for bigger babies and kids too:

Eternal Creation Boys Tri-colour Long sleeved Tee with Star $36.95 just $29.56 after 20% discount
Finnigan Finn ‘Beth’ Green Cord Winter dress $59.99 just $47.99 after 20% discount

Cheeky Little Soles Superstar $31.95 just $25.56 after 20% discount
Tea Princess Soft Cord Dress Pants $52.95 just $42.36 after 20% discount

Also, La T are now stocking a new jewellery line from Mon Tresor, the ‘Princess Collection‘: delicate bracelets adorned with glass pearls, silver butterfly and dragonfly charms, Swarovski hearts and crystals.

Priced at just $19.95, $15.96 after 20% discount, these make for a very affordable special gift.

You can see all posts and more picks for La Toriana here.

La Toriana charges $7.50 for postage Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free of charge. International orders are warmly welcomed, and there is a currency converter on the site so you can shop in your home currency.

The fabulous Pastel Pink - www.pastelpink.com.au - turns 1 year old today, and is celebrating with a stunning new site design. The new look Pastel Pink is sleeker, faster and designed to make shopping a breeze.

Pastel Pink stock a great range of baby and kids brands from birth to 4 years, including Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger (on sale 15% off!), Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, 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 Baby (OobiWatchers rejoice!), Skeanies, and Wee Gallery. (And mums of boys, don’t be put off by all the pink: Pastel Pink stocks great boyswear!)

Some of these brands are on sale up to 60% off at the moment: you really aren’t going to believe how good the prices are!!

As if up to 60% off isn’t enough to get you on your bike, Cheryl at Pastel Pink is turbo charging the proposition and offering KidStyleFile readers some additional irresistible incentives to join the party:

1. FREE post on all orders until midnight 31 July - Enter ‘KSF-bdayoffer’ in the discount code section at checkout to receive. Note that the code box appears quite a way through the checkout process ‘Payment Method: Step 2′, but it’s worth it, sop hand in there (Not to be used in conjunction with any other discount coupon code. Available to Australian residents only).

2. Buy 2 pairs of Huggalugs and get a third pair for FREE until midnight 31 July. Mention ‘Girl’ or ‘Boy’ in the comments box at checkout and Cheryl will send you a free pair!

3. Sign up to the Pastel Pink mailing list and receive a $10.00 voucher with your next order. Existing members or subscribers: refer a friend to the site and you’ll both receive $10.00 voucher.

How good is all that??!!!!

Plus the customer service at Pastel Pink is exceptional. Do not miss their FREE gift wrapping service: it has major ooh and aah factor. Do it, do it!! Trust me, you’ll be going back regularly to get more of the wrapping goodness

Enjoy browsing the new site, and make sure you have your credit card ready: you’re going to need it! Here are just a handful of my picks from Pastel Pink to get you started.

Clockwise from top left:

Oobi Baby Cable Beanie - Bear Hat with Ears - just $17.97 after 40% discount Aqua, Aqua/Choc Stripe, Red, Pink, White and Chocolate in sizes: 0-1 year,1-2 years, 2-3 years - These cute as hats have become the gold standard for winter baby beanies. Buy them here cheap cheap cheap!!
For Walls Owls Wall Decal - $24.95 - New product just in. Owls are hot! Love this.
FlatOut Big Bear - $49.50 - Big snuggles for little bubs. 100% Australian sheepskin.
FlatOut Baby Bear - $36.00 - Baby version of the big bear. Sweet, and soooo affordable with the free post!
Mitsy Black Bag 2 Handles - just $39.98 after 60% discount - Looking for a super bargain? You’ve found it here! Treat yourself: you deserve it
Gaia Ruffle Corduroy Pinafore - just $26.97 after 40% discount - Oh my goodness this dress is just angelic! 100% organic cotton: feel the difference and you’ll never go back. Baobab Tuille Skirt - just $33.56 after 20% discount - My girls have the purple and blue versions of these skirts and wear them constantly. I gifted the pink version recently (purchased from and wrapped by Pastel Pink) and you should have seen that little girl’s face. She put it on immediately and apparently hasn’t taken it off since!!
Oobi Baby Cable Knit Booties - just $17.97 after 40% discount - Perfect for gifting with the beanie.
Oobi Baby Lounge Suits - just $23.97 after 40% discount - Dino and Spaceship designs will really light up a special boy’s day.
Bebe by Minihaha Marcel Jacket - just $39.96 after 20% discount - The detailing on this jacket is just beautiful. I particularly like the side fastening button detail.
David Fussenegger Pirate Blanket - just $42.07 after 15% discount - Gorgeous quality, and full-on fun from this fine Austrian textiles designer.
Gaia Organic Cotton Ruffle Wrap Dress (sixes 00-0) - just $20.97 after 40% discount - My very favourite dress for little baby girls. Sweet, stylish and oh-so soft.

I am sure you are revved to go now, so make the jump over to Pastel Pink and have a wonderful day

Get FREE postage Australia-wide until midnight 24 July. After the 24th please view the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping.

Attention shoppers: the moment you have been hanging out for has arrived: La Toriana’s- www.latoriana.com.au - end of financial year KidStyleFile exclusive sale starts…right now!!

Elizabeth wants to add some spark to your day, and some savings to your pocket: take 30% off store-wide, including sale stock - which gives you up to 70% off sale stock!

Enter discount code ‘KSF30‘ at checkout to receive 30% off your order. Offer ends midnight 30 June, so make haste!

In case you’re new to the show, La Toriana sells divine clothing, toys and accessories for little babes from birth, and boys and girls up to 5 years.

Brands stocked include annieB, Britt, Cheeky Little Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Hey Baby, Huggalugs, Vanchi, Kee Ka, Lambykins, Oobi, Toys Pure, BumpBuddy, Lazybones, Gertie and Me, Britt, Thurlby Farm, Kids Kitchen, Grommets, Mini Whisk, Annabel Trends, Vintage Kids, Babylicious, Penny Scallan, Tickled Pink, Djeco, Anamlaz, Nana Huchy, Jasnor, Footprints, Tummy Bear, Tea Princess, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations, Cuski, and Gaia, and new to La Toriana, Britt, Nanny Pickle and Oopsidaisi. Check them all out for certain delight.

A few hot picks just landed at La T below for your shopping pleasure.

Clockwise from top left:

Oobi A-Line Stripe Baby Dress $24.95 $17.46 after 30% discount. Also available in red and white stripe. We’ve had these dresses for 2 years now. The girls are almost 4 now, and still wearing them - as tops! How great is that great-looking easy-wear-anywhere value?
Oobi Jellybaby Tee and Hat Gift Pack $32.95 $23.06 after 30% discount. A great unisex and budget-friendly gift for a newborn.
Britt I Love My Teddy Lounge Set Gift Pack $52.95 $37.06 after 30% discount. Another great gift idea; also comes in pink bear for girls.
Oopsidaisi Wise Owl Hair Ties $4.95 each $3.46 each after 20% discount. Owls are wise, oh so cool, and oh so CHEAP at 30% off. Accessorise, accessorise!!
Alimrose Designs Frilly Milly Apron $24.95 $17.46 after 30% discount. Domestic delight!
Huggalugs Berry Mums Leg/Arm warmers $16.50 $11.55 after 30% discount. These are my very favourite-est Huggers design.
Oopsidaisi All Natural Organic Lip Balm $6.95 $4.86 after 30% discount. I am an unashamed lip-balm addict, and organic makes me feel even better about my habit
Huggalugs Rocketman Leg/Arm warmers $16.50 $11.55 after 30% discount. Blast off into space with Huggers fun for boys.
Britt Design Baby Booties $37.95 $26.56 after 30% discount Kit your little bear out in appropriate attire with these snug as a bug booties.
Britt Design Beaver Reversible Baby Vest $42.95 $30.06 after 30% discount. Cuddly, snuggly fun. Reversible=double duty=SOLD!

You can see all posts and more picks for La Toriana here.

La Toriana charges $7.50 for postage Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free of charge. International orders are warmly welcomed, and there is a currency converter on the site so you can shop in your home currency.

It is always a joy to browse around Mummy’s Favourite - www.mummysfavourite.com.au, *the* store for luxe baby and kids products, home-wares, and gifts.

With brands including Alimrose Designs, Mor Cosmetics, Oobi, Anamalz, T2 Teas, Esprit, Pratten, Fish Lilly, Cocoon Couture, Euro Trike, Glass House Candles, Be Genki, Gertie and Me, Noonoo, Willow and Finch, Smirk, Bubbaroo, Laikonik, Milk Wrap, and Whisk and Pin.

The Mummy’s Favourite site is just like visiting your favourite off-line boutique: it’s easy to use, fresh, and filled with totally fabulous products. It’s just a gorgeous, invigorating experience!

Jen at Mummy’s Favourite is preparing to receive lots of lovely new stock, and she’s throwing the doors wide and treating KidStyleFile readers big-time.

Get a load of *this*: items marked with a star are reduced by up to 60%.

Woo! That’s pretty great, huh? SOLD!

But, wait: Jen has just amped the mood even higher:

KidStyleFile readers get an EXTRA 10% off store-wide, including off the already reduced prices.

Yep, that’s up to ***70%*** off selected products, until 31 July/while stocks last.

The magic discount code to enter at checkout is ‘KSF’.

My brain says _DO_IT!!!! And who am I to argue? I’m off to check that the code works (can’t get enough of the Anamalz in this house )

Here are some hot picks to get you in the mood, too. I’m being a tease, and not listing prices today; I think you deserve the thrill off browsing each category on the site to see what treats lie in store.

I’ll give you a hint though: the Oobi Timorous Beasties are just $13.50 (after all discounts are applied), and Anamalz are cheap as chips at just $5.40 (after all discounts are applied). Get the picture? You’re gonna have a field day over there!!

Enjoy, have a wonderful day, and happy shopping

Mummy’s Favourite charge $10.00 postage Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped FREE! International deliveries are charged based on weight and destination. Please contact Jen at Mummy’s Favourite if you wish to send your gift overseas.

Have you looked at the calendar lately? I just did, and Easter is approaching fast! Good Friday is happening on March 21 this year, so you (and me!) only have a couple of weeks to get your shopping done.

We’re in luck though, as rewards are to be had for savvy early-bird bunnies who plan ahead and shop at Pastel Pink - www.pastelpink.com.au

Cheryl at Pastel Pink knows just what we need, and she is offering the sweetest Easter deals exclusively to KidStyleFile readers.

Buy any Gertie and Me Bunny for your child for Easter and receive a FREE Emotion and Kids 3 pack of quality socks (RRP $11) in your choice of Pale Blue, Pink, Navy or Red!! Superb!

The super-soft buns range between $24.95-$29.95. View the delightful selection you have to choose from here.

I highly recommend Gertie and Me. We have both the waffle-fabric toys and the velour bunnies in our home - the velour softness of the bunnies is sooo divine, and the design is just perfect for little hands - and I gift them often (just sent one to Germany); they’re classy, friendly and affordable.

While you’re shopping, why not pick up a pressie for yourself?

Pastel Pink currently has kikki.K products* on sale for 30% off, and if you purchase 3 pieces or more you get to choose a FREE pack of kikki.K Sticky Notes in either the ‘Animal‘ or ‘Fashion‘ designs. *Including kikki-K Recipe Book, Baby Journal, My Friends, My Wedding (all pictured below), and My Dream Home, My Bills, My Receipts, My Pregnancy, My Recipes and Sticky Notes (not pictured).

That’s just what I need to get myself organised as the weather cools. (I’m not too inclined to spend the Winter months cooped inside surrounded by indescribably bad clutter; aesthetically pleasing organisational tools might just inspire me to tidy and brighten up my space).

Pastel Pink’s Summer Sale also still has some Oobi (including the iconic Cable Knit Bear Hat with Ears Beanies and matching Cable Knit Booties for just $20.97 apiece; snap up these and grab a true bargain for Autumn/Winter), and Gaia Organic Cotton separates for the bebes, and Mitsy jewellery and bags for the Mamas (hey, Mother’s Day isn’t that far away either; you can justify it

Pastel Pink also stock David Fussenegger, Elk Designs, Skeanies, Alimrose, Hess-Spielzeug, Cold Coffee and FlatOut Australia etc. Winter stock is arriving soon, so keep your eyes on the Pastel Pink site for regular additions.

Mention ‘KSF’ in the notes section at checkout, together with your preference for sock colour/Sticky Notes, to receive your gorgeous gift with purchase. This offer is available until stock runs out; there is limited availability so binky on over to Pastel Pink to score!

Pastel Pink send parcels overnight via Express Post. Charges are $7.40 for parcels weighing 500gm and under, and $10.40 for 500gm-3kg.

Important update 19 March 08: The gift with purchase offers have now concluded. Check 19 March post for details of a super new offer

I posted a couple of weeks ago about Pastel Pink’s - www.pastelpink.com.au - fantastic sale offering 20% off everything store wide and up to 70% off existing sale stock. Well, Pastel Pink is pulling out all the stops now. They have further discounted their range of Oobi products, and they are also offering KidStyleFile readers a free pair of Huggalugs for orders over $100 (details at the bottom of the post).

Pastel Pink stock a great range of extremely hot products; the David Fussenegger blankets I profiled in my last post are now sold out!

Other top brands on offer include Gertie and Me ( I adore ‘Gertie’ products! So cuddly and personality filled. I’m gifting one of the girl bunnies to a friends new baby this week!) , Gaia Organic (absolutely nutty prices here: up to 70% off!), Wee Gallery, Alimrose (they make the best squeaker toys on the planet…I gifted one of those recently too!!), and Elk Designs (I *love* Elk products. I have several of their bunny and bird brooches. Elk are Australian, super-cool and very affordable. Don’t leave youself out of the sale equation. If you are a mother you deserve a little something. Maybe no-one will give us a medal for what we do, but, hey, a brooch or a necklace ain’t bad!!).

This super offer applies for three days only (until 31st Jan) , so rush over and have a look.

My hot picks are:Gertie and Me Ducky (19cm long) $11.95 SALE $9.56

Gertie and Me Sam Sausage Dog (25cm long) $19.95 SALE $15.96

Oobi 1950’s Party Dresses $44.00 SALE $30.80

Oobi Martian or Cupcakes 2 Piece Lounge Sets (0-6 mths sizes only) $39.95 SALE $23.97

Gaia Organic Cotton Ruffle Wrap dresses $39.98 SALE just $11.99 a piece!! 2008-01-30 Just a quick update on these. They are now all sold out.

A shout out to all the beautiful boy babies out there. Tell your Mama, Nanna, Granny or Auntie that there are stunning Gaia Leisure Hooded Sweaters, Gaia Pullover with contrast band, and Gaia long Pants with Pockets

all now 70% off - a teensy $11.99 a piece!! All these pieces come in Mushroom and cream and Blue and cream. Your little man will love so handsome, and be ever so comfy and cosy too!

Discounts are calculated at checkout, and you must mention spend $100 or more and mention ‘KidStyleFile’ in the comments box to receive your free Huggalugs. Free Gift Wrapping is also available; mention it in the comments box as well to have your purchases beautifully wrapped.

Pastel Pink post via Express and charge $7.40 500gm and under and $10.40 500gm-3kg.

Note: Huggalugs RRP is $16.50. They are currently on sale for $9.90. Pastel Pink will pick a pair to co-ordinate with your purchases for you.

The back-to-work celebrations continue, as more of Australia’s best baby and kid e-tailers offer the kinds of sales you just don’t see in bricks and mortar shops anymore.

Pastel Pink - www.pastelpink.com.au - has a doozy sale with 20% off everything store wide and up to 70% off existing sale stock. They stock a great range of brands including Gertie and Me, Gaia Organic, Wee Gallery, Alimrose, Elk Designs, David Fussenegger and more.

My hot picks are:

David Fussenegger blankets 50% off now $24.98

For Windows and For Walls decals 50% off now $18.98/$19.98

Oobi cable knit booties & Oobi cable knit bear with ears hats 30% off now $20.97

Oobi Timorous Beasties: Trashcan Ted and Ruby Rabbit 20% off now $27.96

Gaia selected baby clothing 70% off. Was $39.98 now an incredible $11.99 a piece!!

Pastel Pink post via Express and charge $7.40500gm and under and $10.40 500gm-3kg.

5 Little Monkeys - www.5littlemonkeys.com.au are having a nice little sale. It is a little hard to tell it from their website, but it is there. Be sure to check all categories to uncover the gems. Here’s a sample:

Cocoon Culture beanbags, now $120 (RRP $140)
Ouch brand kids clothing clearance from $10 up. An excellent selection of boys, girls and baby’s pieces from size 0-14 is on offer.

In addition they have the following items not on sale, but at lower prices than you often find them:

Oobi Timorous Beasties $29.95
Tiger Tribe Backpacks $29.95
They also have a great stock of Oobi bibs — which can be a little hard to find at the moment –for $9.95,

5little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage.

Keeping up the numbers theme…

Ten Little Indians - www.tenlittleindians.com.au - have a lovely range of products including Pure baby, Emotion & Kids, Oobi, Albetta, Alex & Charli, Alibird (note: you won’t find Ali Bird stocked anywhere else; she makes and sells exclusively for Ten Little Indians!) Alimrose, Bebe by Minihaha, Fish lilly, Knox & floyd, Rush, Raff & lulu, Munster and more, and have the following beauties price reduced:

Ali Bird singlets for $13 (RRP $18.95)

Bebe Rupert baseball Cap $9.95 (RRP $12.95 )

Oobi Button Denim Jeans 50% off now $20 (RRP $39.95)

Papoose hand felted toys $9.10 (RRP $12.95)

In addition they are offering for the month of January, the following incentive to spend:

• Spend $70 get 20% off
• Spend $100 get 25% off
• Spend $200 get 30% off

So I guess you can go ahead an knock another 20-30% off the on-sale items’ prices.

Ten little Indians charge $7.95 Australia Wide for Express delivery. They also offer free gift wrapping. And free shipping on orders over $150. That’s service!!

Sometimes you have to spend money to save money. Don’t say you don’t know what I’m talking about