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Today’s post written by Kat

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There will be more green then red floating about Christmas this year, with a huge shift in consumer consciousness making all that is eco-friendly and organic number 1 on most people’s wish list. And rightly so – check out these ultra-gorgeous buys for kiddies which will keep Mother Earth happy too!

First up: the tree. Aside from letting them go crazy with Clag and pasta and creating their own special pieces, Biome (one of my new fave stores) has awesome fair-trade decorations that are bright and festive enough for kids, and will look chic on plastique too! This box of Assorted Handmade Decorations is handmade in Bangladesh and just $17.95.

Generation Wonder stock only fair-trade items, and is indeed a wonderland of beautiful gift ideas. Check out these totally biodegradable Mobile Homes by Kidsonroof ($44.90) which allows kids to create, construct and decorate to their heart’s content. Plus it makes for a novel place to store toys.

For a gorgeous keepsake I just love the Barefoot Mother and baby Elephant soft toy set ($43.50, buy together or separately for $19.75) – a percentage of proceeds go to the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, each one is handmade and individual, and they come in a variety of colours.

For something simple guaranteed to keep them entertained and active for hours, a Fairtrade Skipping Rope is a great stocking filler at $14.99. Or let your little one say it loud and proud with these cool Eco tees by Tiny Revolutionary ($34.95)!

Eco Child have a huuuge range of eco-friendly products, including toys like the very funky Anamalz wooden toy, um, animals, ($9.95) which are not only cute but are also made from renewable resources, are non-toxic (always a plus), and a portion of sales is donated to various wildlife charities. Aw, feel those warm and fuzzies!

Eco Child also stock practical ideas such as these Foogo Sippy Cups ($24.95) which are unbreakable, BPA-free and FDA-Approved, which is all A-OK in my book.

Got someone super-fussy to buy for? Eco Child have it covered – stuff their stocking with Organic Cotton Balls ($7.95), which are practical, versatile and top quality. I kid, I kid, (though they are of course, very nice!) – Mums will love the range of natural beauty products (try Bod Bath Salts Princess Blend $14.95) and mums-to-be will adore these cute and comfy PJ pants by Hot Milk ($49.95).

And finally (and most importantly): clothes. There are so many gorgeous organic labels out there, and not all of them are beige (sorry, ‘natural’).

Purebaby is one of my faves, and Baby’s Got Style have a great selection. I’m loving the idea of this pretty striped knit tank dress ($44.95) as a lightweight summer option, carried through to winter with tights and a skivvy; or for boys the khaki stripe overalls ($39.95) for something cutesy but cool. The Purebaby website also has a great range of basics and premmie wear.

Gaia Organic Cotton is another well-loved label, and with good reason: the certified 100% organic cotton is whipped into beautiful creations like the Babydoll Dress ($44.95) and Grandpa Top ($39.95) or these incredibly pretty Blue Bell Botties ($29.95)!

For something a bit funky, Mini Eco have a massive range of brands including Speesees, whose bright and colourful tanks are just $25.95, and these ultra cool tees by Sckoon ($24.95). Baby Blend also do cute prints on organic tees ($29.95 a pop, my fave is “Crabby“!) as do Kee-Ka at ShopHouse ($26.00).

Wishing you all a green, clean, and very happy Festive Season!

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Post written by Miki

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Ooooh, a Stork Baby – www.storkbaby.com.au – sale! These don’t come up often but when they do they’re fabulous, and this one is no exception: up to 40% off!

Stork Baby are stockists of some of the most fantastic brands around both in kidswear and maternity wear, including BIG by Fiona Scanlan, Blush, Cuddlefish, Ducky Beau Mini, Edenstar, Elle Macpherson Maternelle Maternity Bras, Collette Dinnigan Enfant (rarely found and unheard of at these prices!!), FIONA by Fiona Scanlan, HOTmilk lingerie, Infancy, Marquise, Maternity Plus, Mill & Mia, Mini Metalicus, Ninth Moon Maternity, Pea in a Pod, Purr, Ripe, Spudkids, Tip Toey Joey, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles and Willow and Finn.

You are absolutely spoilt for choice here!

I love the Tip Toey Joey shoes. All-over leather except for the non-slip rubber sole (for the six months + sizes), these little shoes have an extremely nifty elastic back which makes it easy for parents to get the shoes on but difficult for babies to pull them off again. Genius! And they are so CUTE!

Stork Baby are offering a very rare and special privilege to KidStyleFile readers: 10% discount off Tip Toey Joey shoes!! WOW!
Enter the discount code ‘ksf01′ at checkout to receive 10% off your Tip Toeys.

You won’t find Tip Toey Joeys cheaper anywhere! All I can say is go go go!!!

Tommy Rocket pavement tee, $34.95 $24.95
Tommy Rocket striker short, $54.95 $34.95
Tip Toey Joey strappy lilac/rose, $44.95 $40.45 after 10% KSF discount
BIG by Fiona Scanlan lace trim button thru skirt in claret/rose, $59.95 $39.95
Tip Toey Joey racey navy/white, $44.95 $40.45 after 10% KSF discount
Infancy cargo denim jacket, $49.95 $29.95
Tip Toey Joey chantilly white/red, $44.95 $40.45 after 10% KSF discount
Marquise studsuit/growsuit pink spots, $19.95
Ducky Beau Mini car pattern polo, $29.95 $19.95
BIG by Fiona Scanlan wings, $24.95
Two Belles festival spectacular hooded top, $69.95 $49.95

Have you seen the HOTmilk maternity and breastfeeding lingerie before? Designed in New Zealand by a pregnant mum who – like many of us – didn’t like the range of maternity lingerie she saw in shops (“I’m pregnant not ninety!”) set out to design a range of maternity lingerie that was practical and beautiful and sexy.

The result is just breathtaking, and it’s gaining quite a cult following! You don’t often see it at discounted prices, and Stork Baby have a great range so snap it up here while the going’s good!

HOTmilk Silver Sass Kitten bra, $56.95 $51.95 and french knicker, $28.95 $24.95
HOTmilk Cherry Bomb Chic bra $56.95 $54.95 and french knicker, $28.95 $24.95
HOTmilk Whisper Sweet Wickedness bra $59.95 $54.95 and bikini brief, $24.95

Stork Baby charge $10.00 flat for Express postage Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are posted free of charge.