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I made the discovery of  US-based Glug Baby – www.glugbaby.com – a few years ago for my own children, and was more than happy to source their happy and bright printed tees, pants and dresses direct from the States: the bold, bright blocks of colour, and quirky prints really tickle me, and the quality is great.

I am pleased to announce that Glug Baby is now available in Australia through ele-ahbaant. There is only a small selection to choose from right now, but if you let Melissa at ele-ahbaant know you love it as much as I do, then I’m sure it will expand. Glug Baby sizes start at 2 years, and go up to 8 years.

ele-ahbaant charge $8.50 flat rate postage Australia wide.

This week I’m having a look around at some of the best US designers in the boutique kidswear market – and of course, where to find them.

The great thing about the current high Aussie dollar against the US dollar is that many Australian retailers have been able to offer their US lines at lower prices – so make the most of it while it lasts!

One word of advice though – US sizes are a bit different from Australian sizes, and tend to run a bit smaller. So if in any doubt always go a size up when choosing.

Itty Bitty Yuppy

Itty Bitty Yuppy – www.ittybittyyuppy.com.au – have a big selection of gorgeous US designers’ lines. Abe Jones is a great one, with a range of tees and some adorable vintage-inspired dresses with sophisticated fabrics. There’s also Eight3One with the cutest little print onesies and tees for the little ones, and Pink Chicken (stunning New York based line) with fabulous prints and frills for little girls. There’s loads of choice for boys too, with Knuckleheads, Wonderboy and Tin Tank.

IBY are having a huge clearout sale at the moment, with prices on selected items discounted by up to 75%! Yes, it’s a great time to shop!

Clockwise from top left:

Abe Jones infant tank, $49.95 $32.47
Knuckleheads ‘Don’t Bug Me’ tee, $29.95
Wonderboy ‘Basketcase’ shirt, $72.55 $47.16
Eight3One ladybug onesie, $32.95 $21.42
Pink Chicken ‘Lola’ dress, $82.45

Bubbafunk

Bubbafunk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – carry two beautiful US-based lines for tiny people. The first is Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, the first post of call for for exquisite hats and booties, plus some really lovely rompers. These are special pieces for special babies and make such wonderful gifts.

Then second is Quilt Baby, who deliver a colourful and contemporary take on some great basics, like bodysuits, wraps and bibs – just gorgeous!

Check out Bubba Funk’s huge clearance sale currently on for some great bargains.

Clockwise from top left:

Egg Baby mother & child layette, $69.95 $49.95
Egg Baby by Susan Lazar cable hat and booties set, $79.95
Quilt Baby chocolate burst bib and burp set, $39.95
Quilt Baby Candy dots bib and burp set, $39.95
Quilt Baby yellow giraffe long-sleeve onesie, $29.95

Chic Kids

One of my favourite organics ranges can be found at Chic Kids – www.chickids.com.au – and that is Sckoon Organics. Based out of Soho in New York, Sckoon Organic products are beautifully soft and comfortable for tiny tots, and look great too!

Chic Kids also stock two fab t-shirt lines, verymeri and yoli-poli, both of which are popular with celebrities’ kids – and when you see how gorgeous they are you’ll understand why!

Check out Chic Kids’ sale items, and join the Chic Kids loyalty club for an extra 10% discount off marked prices: nice!

Clockwise from top left:

Sckoon Organic ZEN Plum long-sleeved shirt and monkey pants, $46.95 $39.91
Sckoon Organic long-sleeved shirt and karate pants, $49.95 $42.46
verymeri Woof! short-sleeved t-shirt in pink, $29.95 $25.46
yoli-poli Namaste pink tank top, $28.95 $24.61
verymeri Blast Off! short-sleeved t-shirt in black, $29.95 $25.46

Moxie Kids Online

Finally today we have Moxie Kids Online, an American kidswear boutique – and where better than a US boutique to get the fantastic US label Glug. Makers of sweatshop-free American Apparel t-shirts and dresses with striking, modern prints, every kid will find something there that they love. I really love this line, there’s so many t-shirts I want to get!

Check out the Moxie Kids incredible sale: 125 items up to 75% off!

Clockwise from top left:

Glug Baby tree dress, USD$50.00 USD$29.99
Glug Baby raindrops dress, USD$50.00 USD$29.99
Glug Baby eagle infant tee, USD$32.00 USD$14.99
Glug Baby panda infant shirt, USD$32.00 USD$14.99
Glug Baby ladybug infant tee, USD$32.00 USD$14.99

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