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For every season of life, I like to have in my mind’s eye the woman I would like to become. I am drawn to women futher down the journey than I am, to find inspiration on how I am to do this thing called life! If there ever was a woman worth aspiring to be like it in my grandmothering years, it would be the divine Denise from Chic Kids – www.chickids.com.au. Not only is she down to earth, warm, kind and extremely generous; having parented triplets and now in the midst of enjoying their children, she has retained her chic sense of style. I’d that to be said of me when I become a grand-mama!

Need proof of these style credentials? To see what I mean, you need only check out all she has selected to grace the pages of her gorgeous boutique.  At Chic Kids you’ll find only the best baby and kids fashion, accessories, toys and products – all carefully selected by Denise herself and given her special tick of chic style approval!

This week is a great opportunity to be shopping at Chic Kids where sale stock is already marked down by up to 25%. It’s *extra* good too because Denise is offering KSF readers an extra 20% off store-wide, and before you ask – yes!; this can be used on sale stock too! Enter code ‘CHICKIDSKSF‘ at checkout to redeem until midnight 18 July 2010 and watch for your goodies to arrive pronto – gift wrapped free of charge!

Special mentions today go to all the great fashion in store from brands like Bebe, Freshbaked, Marquise and Baobab. There is also a lovely selection of new pieces in store from sweet girly brand Dolly Up too. Whatever age you are out to shop for, from tiny newborn baby, through to age 5 -  you’ll come away with a item or two (or outfit or two – hey it’s sale time, why not?!) and too easy – your little one is destined for chic-ness!

Prices quoted in red below are only valid using the special KSF code ‘CHICKIDSKSF’ which expires at midnight on 18 July 2010.

1. Baobab Pink Tulle Skirt $44.95 $33.71 less 20% =$26.96
2. Princess Ratbag Pettiskirts – Rosettes $8.00 less 20% = $6.40
3. Fresh Baked Boy’s Puffa Vest – Mocha $48.95 $36.71 less 20% = $29.36
4. Fresh Baked Mini Cord Ra Ra Skirt $39.95 $29.96 less 20% = $23.96
5. Starchild Monkey – Chocolate $39.95 $35.95 less 20% = $28.76
6. Marquise Front Opening Top $22.95 $17.21 less 20% = $13.76
7. Baobab Navy/White Hoodie Dress $56.95 less 20% = $45.56
8. Baobab Navy Comfy Shorts $35.95 $30.56 less 20% = $24.44
9. Mamas & Papas Musical Cot Toy – Barnaby Buttons $32.95 less 20% = $26.36
10. Bay Bee Cino Kimono Bodysuit – Pink $29.95 $20.96 less 20% = $16.76
11. Brio Push Along Race Cars $16.95 less 20% = $13.56

Chic Kids’ stunning list of stocked brands includes favourites such as Aden + anais, Annabel Trends, Aroma Baby, Asthma Friendly, Babymode, Baby Einstein, Babyboo, Babylegs, Baobab, Baby Bee Cino, Beach Bums, Bebe by Minihaha, Bebe Jnr by Minihaha, Books To Wear, Bright Starts, Brio, Bunnykins, Cheeky Monkey, Chic Kids, Crocodile Creek, Disney DVD, Dolly Up, Eternal Creation, Fairy Girls, Fresh Baked, Get Fresh, GUND, Jacques Farel, Kaloo, Kate Finn, Kiddy Sac, Le Bon, Little Heros, Little Swish, Look at the Wall, Mamas & Papas, Marquise, Mini Mermaid, Mon Tressor, Mooo, Mooo – New, Mooo T-shirts, Mooo Toys, Moppit, Mother Hen, New Seasons, No Throw, okidokie, Opal London, Ozbozz, Pebbles, Plumb, Poche, Princess Ratbag Pettiskirts, S & S Fortuna, Sckoon Organic, Soda Kids, Sparkle T, Star & Rose, Starchild, Taggies, The Happiest Baby, Tickled Pink, Tkxi Surf, verymeri, Walt Disney Records, Wild Eagle Trading, and yoli-poli.

Postage at Chic Kids is determined by weight and/or size. For most items postage will be $7.95. Orders over $200 receive free postage. See the Chic Kids FAQs for details.

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The winter I never expected to arrive has swept in over the last few weeks. The blue sky is often seen through the clouds, but a wind so chilly it curls my toes has let me know that the cold mornings where a splash of water on my windscreen is needed to remove the icy residue is only weeks away from arrival. I am delighted by the change in weather, because with it brings the mid-season period; a time when bargains are plentiful and I find myself adding more items to the kidlets wardrobe and playroom.

Ekidna Kids – www.ekidnakids.com.au – is my first stop this winter. Stocking bountiful amounts of gorgeous winter threads, giftwear, and just about every item you will need for both the baby and toddler period, I am overcome with where to actually start. Should I add some Marquise Wool Blend Cream Printed Spencers for under $12.00 a pop? Or the Books to Wear ‘Nocturnal’ Pyjamas to keep Master R warm?  Geez, I’m thinking at these prices I should take the lot!

Yes! The Ekidna Kids Mid Season Clearance Sale has just started, with up to 60% off while stocks last only – no rainchecks! The lovely Joanne, owner of Ekidna Kids, is also gifting KSF readers an extra 10% off on orders $100+ (in one transaction, and before post charges are added). Enter ‘KSF10‘ at checkout to redeem until 30 June 2010. If, like me, you’re looking at spending $200+ at this great event you’ll receive FREE shipping too. Dig in!

Ekidna Kids stock a impressive selection of products from top baby and kids brands, including Anamalz, Annabel Trends, Aroma Baby, Babe Mode, Baby Blankie, Baby Legs, Badger Balm, Baobab, Beautiful Soles, Bebe, Bertini, Bud, Brio, Cheeky Little Soles, Chelona, Crocodile Creek, Eternal Creation, Fairy Floss, Fiesta Crafts, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Fruity Faces, Heimess, Humphrey’s Corner, Infancy, Isoki, Itsy Bitsy, Jaffa, Karma Baby, Lark Designs, Latitude Enfant, Little Chipipi, Longueville Media, Mamas & Papas, Marquise, Messaround, Milkwrap, Minihaha, Mondays Child, My Munchkin Home, Nature’s Child, Oobi, Paper Eskimo, Peter Rabbit, Pia Eriksson, Roocci, Russ, Sigg, Skip Hop, Smart Mom, Smirk, Starchild, t4tot, Toys Pure, Uchi, Vintage Kid Designs, WallCandy Arts, Wink Designs and Woof!

Prices quoted below are available while stocks last only (no rainchecks) until 31 June 2010.

1. Early Rider Lite Learner Bike – 18 Months – 4 Years $299.00 ON SALE $253.95
2. Books to Wear ‘Baby Girl’ Pyjamas $32.95 ON SALE $19.95
3. Bebe Molly Pinafore $42.95 ON SALE $29.95
4. Bebe Charlie Multi Sleeve Romper $35.96 ON SALE $25.95
5. Crocodile Creek Melamine Gift Set – Jungle 123 $39.95 ON SALE $27.95
6. Mamas & Papas – Knitted Bear Gift Toy $39.95 ON SALE $29.95
7. Skip Hop Duo Denim Nappy Bag $165.00 ON SALE $129.00
8. Eternal Creation Hot Pink Dress $49.95 ON SALE $34.95
9. Life Factory WeeGo Multi Sensory Silicone Teether – Raspberry $14.95 ON SALE $11.95
10. Aden + Anais Blue Muslin Wraps (4) $54.95 ON SALE $39.95
11. Go-Home Jr Inflatable Baby Change Mat $34.95 ON SALE $18.95

Ekidna Kidswear charge from $7.50 flat, trackable postage, and orders over $200 are delivered FREE, Australia-wide.  International orders are welcome. Visit the Delivery information page for full shipping and delivery details.

During the promotion please allow up to 72 hours for dispatch (excluding  weekends and public holidays)

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Pregnancy is an amazing process. I look back with fondness on my pregnancies, but in saying that I do remember that it sure can feel like a long haul! One of the sweet stops on the road to baby is all the joy to be found in preparing your home for a ‘new arrival’.  Sweet Creations – www.sweetcreations.com.au – is an utterly gorgeous new online boutique which sources beautiful items for the nursery and beyond.

Based in Western Austalia, Sweet Creations stock the latest in nursery interior collections from an outstanding array of brands, including Built NY, Crocodile Creek, French Bull, Kaloo, Lauren Hinkley, Mamas & Papas, Mumma & Bubba Organics, Skip Hop, Tolo, Uchi and Universal.

The range from the UK’s number one baby brand Mamas & Papas, is divine, and very impressively represented at Sweet Creations.

If you are looking for a complete nursey package, I recommend a look at the Mamas & Papas Scrapbook Boys Essential Nursery Package which includes a quilt & pillowcase cot set, an embroidered fleece blanket, a deluxe mobile and a free Scrapbook rattle toy thrown in on top.  The Mamas & Papas Roundabout Girls Complete Nursery Package is similarly superb if you know you have a pink bundle on the way.

In addition to all this on-trend gear for decorating a nursery, Sweet Creations offers an incredible collection of stylish, educational and creative gift ware. A dear friend bought me one of the gifts pictured below: the Mumma & Bubba Organics Mumma Stretch Mark Cream. It was such a beautiful gift to receive; I still have the box on display in my little girl’s nursery!

Sweet Creations can also help take the stress out of baby showers, naming ceremonies, christenings and birthdays with their  fantastic baby gift registry service (see the Sweet Creations homepage for details). Ahh: stress less – a little something all mummies could benefit from!

There is also extra sugar for you today, my sweets: KidStyleFile readers are being offered an additional 15% storewide…yes ON TOP of reductions of up to 40% on Sale items. You have until Thursday 6 May 2010 to enter special code ‘KSFAPRIL’ at checkout to grab your extra spoonful of happiness. Lap it up!

Prices quoted below are with code (read above for details) until 6 May 2010 only.

1. Mamas & Papas Scrapbook Boys Essential Nursery Package $509.75 $431.00 less 15% = $366.35
2. Tolo Rainbow Stacker $29.00 $25.50 less 15% = $21.67
3. Mamas & Papas Scrapbook Boys Lampshade $74.95 $65.95 less 15% = $56.05
4. Mumma & Bubba Organics Mumma Stretch Mark $29.95 $26.95 less 15% = $22.90
5. Kaloo Lilirose Round Rabbit Doudou $32.95 $28.00 less 15% = $23.80
6. Mamas & Papas ‘Arlo’ $24.95 $14.97 less 15% = $12.72
7. Mamas & Papas Squeaker Toy $18.15 $10.89 less 15% = $9.25
8. Mamas & Papas Go Go Rocker Raspberry/Grape $198.95 $139.95 less 15% = $118.95
9. Mamas & Papas Scrapbook Girls Storage Bag $69.95 $61.55 less 15% = $52.31
10. Mamas & Papas Roundabout Girls Woven Pram Blanket $52.95 $37.05 less 15% = $31.49
    
11. Uchi Black Backpack Change Bag $99.95 $87.95 less 15% = $74.75

Sweet Creation offer shipping for the flat fee of $9.95 in WA, and $14.95 for the remainder of Australia. For full delivery information, including International orders, please see the Delivery Page.

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With what can only be described as exquisite taste, Vikki from The Infant Boutique – www.theinfantboutique.com.au has put her superb ‘choosing powers’ to work in selecting some new wares for her beautiful store for precious newborns right up to age 8.

Choosing products for wee little ones can be a little daunting, but Vikki has made shopping for a baby a joy with all she has pulled together.  Just landed are some really gorgeous new products from Mamas and Papas including the Jumbles attachable toys. My personal favourite is the little Pink Elephant. He’s so sweet he’s sure to keep your little sweetie amused in the pram, in the car. And check out the gorgeous new Scrapbook musical mobile for a really lovely addition for a nursery.

There are also some stunning new cotton spot bassinet blankets from Luna Ninos. They bring together some of my favourite items for nursery linen – subtle colours, pure cotton and polka dots! They would add  a gorgeous (and practical) touch to your nursery or make a gorgeous gift to welcome a little one to the world.

You can also find new ‘Mae’ fabric wall stickers at The Infant Boutique, as well as the gorgeous new 2010 range of Sigg drink bottles such as Little Bunny, Little Monkey and Little Panda.

Stay in the loop at The Infant Boutique by joining their email newsletter and become a fan on Facebook for regular product previews and updates, advance sale notices and special offers. On that note, while you’re over at The Infant Boutique, make sure you check out the current specials section – you can save up to 50%, and  there are some beautiful items, like selected Sibis Sirch birch wood ride-ons and more at 20% off, and selected Svan pieces on sale at 30% off, to peruse.

If you love any of these new products at The Infant Boutique, or make your own special discovery when you visit today – you have reason to shop and shop fast dear reader! Because until midnight 10 April 2010, Vikki is offering an exclusive 10% discount (*excluding already reduced stock, furniture, books, jewellery, custom made orders and non stock items) to KidStyleFile readers. To redeem this offer just enter code ‘KSF2010′ at the discount code section at checkout.

Discounted prices quoted below are only applicable until 10 April 2010 with the exclusive KSF code (see above).

1. Luna Gallery Cotton Spot Bassinet Blanket – Pastel $95.00 less 10% = $85.50
2. Alana Marie Educational Toys Minature Piano – Red $134.95 less 10% = $121.45
3. Mamas and Papas Jumbles – Pink Elephant $29.95 less 10% = $26.95
4. SIGG Little Monkey 0.3lt $32.60 less 10% = $29.35
5. DwellStudio Bib/Burp Set – Sparrow $55.00 less 10% = $49.50
6. Lifefactory Multi-Sensory Teether – Raspberry $14.95 less 10% = $13.45
7. Eeni Meeni Mini Moh Giraffe Hair Brush & Comb Set $39.00 less 10% = $35.10
8. DwellStudio ID Tag – Elephant $14.50 less 10% = $13.05
9. ErgoCocoon – Grey $29.95 less 10% = $26.95
10. Mamas and Papas Musical Mobile – Boys $109.95 less 10% = $98.95
11. Mae’s Branches $44.95 less 10% = $40.45

The Infant Boutique stock the following HUGE selection of quality brands: Aden and Anais, Adiri, An Angel at My Table, Anamalz, And Me Too, Annie B, ApplePie Design, Babies Only, Babu, Baby Couture, BabyLegs, Babymoov, Bajo,Bee & Tree, Bholu, BlaBla, Black & Blum, Brave New Word, Brooklan Tree, Cavania Cards, Cheeky Little Soles, Claesens, Coco & Eli, Cocoon Couture, Cuddle Fish, Cuski, Del Campo, Djeco, Dwellbaby, Earth Babies, Ebulobo, Emu Australia, Felt Tales, Fiesta Crafts, Fish Lilly,Frankie Ray, French Bull, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Giimmo, Green to Grow, HandySitt, Happy Horse, Heimess, Herbie, I Love Mybabycino, iCandy, Imprintables, In Your Room, INKE, Isabelle Norman, IsaBooties, Isoki, Itch Design, Joanna Zhou for Mom, Karen Miles, Kids Kitchen, KinderKot, Kipiis, Kushies, Lil Fraser Collection, Lakeland Design, Lambini, Lambykins, Lark, Le Toy Van, Leander, Les Folies, Little Blue Fish, Little Chipipi, Little House, Little Kitchen, Little Pearls, Little Red Pear, Little Twig, Lorena Siminovich, Lotus Linens, Mamas & Papas, Mandalay Design, Manhattan Toy Company, Me Giant, Mi-House, Milestone Press, Mill & Mia, Mini Rhubarb, Minimink, Miriam Bereson, Momiji, Monkey-do, Moulin Roty, Mumi & Bubi, Nature Baby, Natures Child, Nice4Neez, NooNoo Design, Nurtured by Nature, Oeuf, NYC, OUCH Clothing, Pakhuis Oost, Peanut Shell, Petunia Pickle Bottom, Popover Apron, Raggidy Rag Dolls, Ramalama, Ramona Ramona, Red Plum Linen, RJSP, Room Seven, Rouge Living, RosenbergCpg, Sandra Isaksson, Sandy Cousens Art, See Kai Run, Seed Organic, Sew Your Own, SIGG, Sirch, Skip Hop, Squids, Stuffit, T4Tot, Tatiri, The Grassy Garden, The Infant Boutique, The Little Experience, The Source Products, The Wall Sticker Co, Thilde, Thread Design, Tiger Tribe, Tippy Toes, Under the Nile, Usborne Books, Vessel, Vulli, WallCandy, and Wheely Bug. Phew!

The Infant Boutique uses Regular Post or Express Australia Post. Delivery charges are based on destination, size and weight of your order.  Orders are dispatched twice weekly. The Infant Boutique currently only delivers within Australia. View the FAQ page for full customer service information.

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When getting set up for baby, and especially when out shopping for larger scale nursery items; it really does pay to shop around. Topping the list of spots to shop for premium quality pram, nursery furniture, baby bag, cot, bedding, gift and toy brands and and an enormous range – all at least 7.5% below rrp – is Minimee – www.minimee.com.au.

Featured today are just a few of the ‘must have items’ when getting set up for baby. The Leander Cradle is so beautiful you’ll be keeping it to hand down to your baby’s babies. A cot like the I think Grotime Saturn Cot is a great choice when buying a cot so that can be versatile for years to come.  A pram? Well a girl simply must have a good set of wheels! With two babies only 15 months apart I can tell you that the Sports edition phil & teds, as pictured below, seriously rescued my life. A great baby bag to keep you and all your baby bits together for life on the go – and if you have any traveling to do, I can personally recommend the KinderKot as a top travelling choice.

For those located in Sydney, and hanging out for the new Mamas & Papas prams the Mylo and Urbo, due to arrive in Australia in May, you can register for the Minimee in-store VIP viewing night which will happen on 8 April 2010.  This VIP night ensures you eyes will be some of the first to lay a hold of them! It will be a special night with in store sale offers and layby options available . As in invite only event: see here on how to get yourself on the invite list for this exclusive soiree!

1. Grotime Saturn Cot / Bed: 4 IN 1 cot/bed Rrp: $739.00 $683.58
2. Little Bamboo Cellular Blanket Rrp: $49.95 $46.20
3. Bumbo Baby Seat with Tray Rrp: $99.95 $92.45
4. KinderKot – Red Rrp: $149.95 $138.70
5. Vulli Sophie the Giraffe teether Rrp: $36.95 $34.18
6. Mamas & Papas Pulse Stroller in Black Rrp: $299.95 $239.95
7. Mamas & Papas Made With Love Playmat & Gym Rrp: $169.90 $157.20
8. Leander Cradle with mattress Rrp: $369.95 $342.20
9. Storksak Mia – Black Patent Bag Rrp:$199.95 $184.95
10. Sport phil & teds (Colour Red/Charcoal) Rrp: $599.00 $554.07

Minimeee stock from the following range of brands: Angelcare baby monitors, Baby Bjorn baby carriers, BabyLove car seats, Bebe Jou baths, Brainy Baby CDs & DVDs, Bugaboo prams & strollers, Bugaboo Accessories, Combi prams & strollers, Emmaljunga prams, Eurotrike kids bikes, Grotime cots, cradles & change tables, Grobag baby sleeping bags, Infantino toys, K’s Kids dolls, Kaloo plush toys, Kate Finn dolls, Kids Line linen, Kinderkot travel cot, KingParrot cots, bassinets change tables, Levi’s Kids clothing, Lamaze toys, Leander cost and bassinets, mamas&papas plush toys, Merino Kids sleeping bags, Mountain Buggy prams & strollers, Oi Oi baby nappy bags, Peg Perego prams & strollers, Stokke prams, cots & high chairs, phil&teds prams and strollers, Quinny prams & strollers, Seed Organic bassinet, Silver Cross prams & strollers, Storksak baby nappy bags, and Valco prams & strollers.

Minimee shipping charges are calculated based on weight. For full information click here.

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If you’re on the lookout for some of the coolest toys out there, then I recommend taking a trip over to Send A Toy – www.sendatoy.com.au – who stock only the finest local and European brands.

Clap your eyes on Automoblox, BAJO Wooden Toys, Brio, Dabbawalla, Djeco, Eeboo, Green Toys, Haba, Heimess Baby Toys,Janod Wooden Toys, Kaloo, Kathe Kruse, Latitude Enfant, Le Toy Van, Mamas & Papas, Moulin Roty, NICI Soft Toys, Pintoy, Plan Toys, Quadrilla Marble Runs, Quercetti, Rosie Flo activity books, Sambellina, Seedling, SIGG Bottles, Svan, Syd & Me, Vilac, Voila Wooden Toys, Wheely Bug and rejoice!

I am particularly enamoured with the new Lunch Mail product, essential for all parents of all school-aged children, the Darling Clementine Marionette greeting cards, which would look wonderful framed en masse in a child’s room, the outstanding Orion Yacht, while really sails, and the rage of beautiful Janod magnetic toys.

Spend $99.00 or more at Send A Toy until 28 February 2010 and receive free delivery on your order Australia-wide. Stock your cart and head to checkout: the delivery charge will be removed from your order during processing. Go play now!

1 – Lunch Mail, $12.95
2 – Darling Clementine Marionette Greeting Cards, $5.95 each
3 – Wonderworld Toys Sound Blocks, $59.90
4 – Orion Yacht Sailing Boat, $39.90
5 – Plan Toys Child’s Wooden Tea Set, $44.95
6 – Janod Wooden Toys Magnetic Rocket Puzzle, $29.95
7 – Alex Toys Space Saving Wall Easel, $94.95
8 – Mamas & Papas Owl Cushion, $79.95
9 – Moulin Roty Magic Butterfly, $7.90
10 – Vilac Little Red Piano, $119.95

Send a Toy postage charges start at $9.90 for standard post (less for those in Adelaide, and for small single-item orders) and $11.90 for Express for orders up to 3kg, Australia-wide, excluding bulky items. Free gift-wrapping applies on most items. International orders are also welcome. Please see the Send a Toy Delivery Guide for full details.

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When we attended the Kind + Jugend trade show back in September this year, we gave you a first glimpse of the remarkable new Mamas & Papas ‘Mylo’ pram/stroller/bassinet car seat/ system.

The result of years of research and development by leading UK bursery brand Mamas & Papas, the Mylo breaks the mould on travel systems, and has received a huge response, with hundreds of enquiries about when it will be available to purchase in Australia.

I am pleased to tell you that it will be arriving in April 2010. I recommending contacting the Australian distributors Childsmart to put your name on the waiting list if you are interested in one; I have a feeling they won’t last long!

To find out more about what motivated the design of this revolutionary multifunction system visit the Mamas & Papas Mylo website (be sure to check the videos demonstrating the product functionality – it really is impressive!) and read this interview with product designer Amanda Scaccheti, just posted on the Mamas & Papas website here, to get the background on what motivated the design.

You can also view a home movie of the Mylo being demonstrated at Kind + Jugend on Youtube here.

The first street sighting of the Mylo was made this week in the UK, with Gwen Stefani seen wheeling son Zuma in North London. Gwen has a long history with Mamas & Papas, she’s also been seen pushing a Mamas & Papas Skate and the limited edition (only 10 made!) Gold Ziko.

Thanks to KSF readers murphymoo, Stroller Mama and Nicola for your contributions

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Christmas is a always special time when you have children, but no Christmas is more special than your baby’s first one.  Whether your tiny newborn is a week old, or a speedy crawling 10 month old chewing through the wrapping paper with new teeth, it’s incredibly exciting.  And don’t even get me started on the proud new grandparents!

But where do you go to get tasteful, attractive ‘Baby’s First Christmas’ keepsakes – you know, the sort of thing you’ll still pull out of a box and cluck over in 30 years’ time?  I’ll tell you exactly where: you go to Babybuds – www.babybuds.com.au.

There are some lovely Christmas keepsakes, Christmas books and stocking fillers, almost all of which are under $20, and there are also some really lovely gift sets for those extra-special babies born close to Christmas (I was one of them!). I particularly like the Christmas Playtime Gift Set, which includes Baby Buds’ signature baby clothing bouquet, a beautifully intricate ‘Baby’s First Christmas’ Cloisonne bauble and some scrumptious gourmet chocolates. The amazing Christmas hampers are also a fabulous option.

Become a ‘Babybuds buddy’ to qualify for exclusive monthly offers – I’m talking up to 25% off exclusive and sought after brands such as StorkSak, Mamas & Papas and David Fussenegger, just for starters. It’s FREE to join, so sign up now!

1. Peekaboo Christmas Gift Set, $75.00
2. Books: Christmas Peekaboo $19.95; Room For A Little One, $12.95
3. My First Christmas Stocking, $29.95
4. Keepsake Baubles: Toy Cloisonne Ball, $19.95; Baby’s First Christmas Cloisonne Ball, $19.95
5. Reindeer Beanie, $19.95
6. Christmas Jiggle Toys, $19.95
7. Christmas Playtime, 85.00
8. Christmas Blankies, $19.95

Baby Buds charge from $7.00 for overnight delivery, Australia-wide. View all postage and delivery information here.

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‘Tis the season to be jolly, and the Christmas cheer that abounds over at Design Child – www.designchild.com.au is sure to get you into the spirit of things!

Design Child have put together a wonderful (“*Wonderful*”, she shouts aloud!) Holiday Style E-zine, just perfect for those of us who love to window shop; browsing and compiling an “ideas list” before making final purchases. Design Child have done all the hard work towards Christmas shopping this year and left all the joy for you and I! You will find pages of ideas on Christmas style; from Christmas day outfits, to gift ideas for boys, girls babies – and of course some for mummy! There are stocking fillers and really a little bit of the best of everything on offer at Design Child. It will have you singing “Fa la-la la-laa, la, laa-la laaa” in no time at all!

Today I have window shopped in style via this fabulously stylish Ezine and here are some of the highlights for me:

Stella Cove swimwear is an absolute stand out for girls swimwear this season (I love every pair!). The dresses by mill & mia are super sweet for a Christmas day outfit and for boys, the More 4 Boys organic tees are a top choice -  the Zebra Tee print is my favourite. Or how about a smart shirt like the Neige ‘Arnie’ Shirt?

Design Child also carry a great selection of the ‘create your own’ range from Seedling. What a winner of a gift to inspire creativity and imagination this Christmas! There are some specific for each gender and then others like the The Junior Doctor Kit that your little one will love, boy or girl.

You can shop for Christmas at Design Child and save, too: until midnight Sunday 22 November 2009 Design Child are running a Christmas Cheer promotion: spend $50 and receive a $5 gift voucher, spend $100 and receive a $15 gift voucher, or spend $200 and receive a $40 gift voucher. What a fantastic offer – make the most of it!

Gift vouchers are redeemable on future orders only, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or on lay-bys, ad are not redeemable for cash. Other terms and conditions also apply: click here for the full list.

1. More 4 Boys – Organic Zebra Tee $39.95
2. Little Choopie – Lolly Dolly $7.50
3. Mamas & Papas – Soft Giraffe Rattle $19.95
4. mill & mia – Bias Cut Dress $89.95
5. Seedling – The Junior Doctor Kit $49.95
6. mill & mia – Pink Ruffle Print Dress $89.95
7. Neige – Arnie Shirt $64.95
8. Stella Cove – Hepburn Maillot $74.95
9. Neige – Victoria Top $74.95
10. Stella Cove – Garbo Maillot $74.95
11. Design Child – Red Polka Tea Set $49.95
12. Walnut – Sky Blue Canvas Sandshoe $29.95

Design Child’s have a delightful selection of quality brands. You can shop from: Aravore Babies, Oobi Baby & Kids,  mill & mia, Seed Organic, Bluebird & Honey, Walnut, Neige, aden + anais, Baby Bonkie, Caden Lane, Il Tutto, Alannah Rose, Cocoon Couture, Baobab, Albetta, Robbie Adrian, And Me Too, Baby Legs, DwellStudio, Baby Bloch, Automoblox, Design Child, Silikids, Little Chipipi, Alphasketti, Mooo, eeBoo, Brio, Little Choopie, Djeco, Flipsy Flopsy Doll Co, Inner-B, Lambykins, Kidsonroof, Made By Angie,  More 4 Boys, Nurtured By Nature,  Nature’s Child, Seedling, Red Plum Linen, Tummy Tie, Wow, WOOF!, Pebbles, Peanut Shell, Mamas & Papas,.

Design Child charge $6.95 postage for up to 2 kgs, $10.50 for larger parcels. International shipping is very welcome See Ordering & Delivery page for full information.

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Since becoming a mum I have added two new hobbies to my repertoire of interests: kids fashion and competitions; so you can imagine my glee when I came across Babies and Kids – www.babiesandkids.com.au – and discovered their expansive range of children’s fashion labels AND a range of competitions and giveaways!

You too will be rubbing your hands together in anticipation of a number of fabulous deals open to you when you cruise on over to the site- and many of them don’t require a purchase!!

To begin with, Babies and Kids have some gorgeous summer ranges including Minihaha dresses and Woof! tops and boardies; Eternal Creation; Toetum‘s new floral range (preorders available); Ohme-Ohmi; Bacche, Bright Bots and Max and Tilly (which are both nearly sold out already!)

I don’t know about you, but for me I just love competitions of any sort – the idea of doing barely anything in order to take home something fabulous is only surpassed by the actual win!

At Babies and Kids you are rewarded just for being a fan! Subscribe to the Babies and Kids newsletter (go to the sign-up box on their homepage) between 19 October and 9 December 2009, and instantly go into the draw to win a Christmas hamper valued at over $1000!

The centrepiece of the prize pack is Patches, the Mamas & Papas Rocking Horse, valued at over $500, which is suitable from three years. If your little one is too young to ride Patches he will make a beautiful statement in your nursery until your little cowboy or cowgirl is ready to climb into the saddle. Other components of this porize include a Comfy Easy PC system, two Alex and Charli water bottles, a Little Beetle Kinder bag, a $200 clothing voucher and a Mamas & Papas Christmas stocking

If you are already a Babies and Kids subscriber send Heather at Babies and Kids a message with the comment “Count me in!” to enter the comp. Effortless, yes?

But wait, there’s more!

No summer outfit is complete without a pair of coordinated shoes! I personally recommend Old Soles as they were one of only a handful of brands that fit my Dear Daughters chubby *wide* feet.

Spend $50 or more on anything in-store at Babies and Kids and go into the draw to win one of two pairs of Old Soles. The two winners can choose the size and colour (subject to availability). Spend $100 or more and go into the draw to win a $300 shopping spree!

And just when you thought there couldn’t possibily be any more….

Babies and Kids have also created their own blog. To celebrate they have some super hot deals on b.box (10-50% off or FREE). Visit the blog for more details.

Expecting a baby? Contact B&K with your name, email address and expected due date (or their age), and you will receive monthly emails with offers and discounts exclusive to Baby Club members. The Baby Club will also have a big focus on helpful information for new mums including interviews with parenting experts on hot topics, such as overcoming sleep problems and when to start solids. And if you spend $100 or more at Babies and Kids you’ll receive 10% off all purchases for a year.

What else, you ask?

For ongoing, monthly and once-off specials click on ‘red hot specials‘ at the bottom of the Babies and Kids website, and finally, all orders $50+ placed at Babies and Kids until 31 October 2009 will be shipped absolutely free! Phew! It’s *all* good!!

1. Ohme-Ohmi Helicopter Tee $39.95
2. Minihaha Bengal Bay V-Neck Dress $63.95
3. Eternal Creation Coralie Party Dress $38.95
4. Old Soles Hip Hop Jogger $49.95 Old Soles Mary Jane Butterfly Shoe (Hot Pink) $49.95 (Enter the draw to win when you spend $50+ in store)
5. Minihaha Salvador Frill Dress $64.95
6. b.box Beep Beep Nappy Wallet $34.95
7. Toetum Red Frill Sleeved Tee $29.95 Toetum White Frill Skirt $34.95
8. WOOF Hibiscus Board Shorts $39.90
9. Bacche Baboon Tee (2-6 years) EXCLUSIVE to B&K $34.95
Christmas hamper WIN ME!
W. A Little Beetle Kinder bag
I. Mamas & Papas ‘Patches’ Rocking horse
N. A Comfy Easy PC system
M. Merino Kids Sleeping Bag (exclusive to KSF winner!)
E. Two Alex and Charli water bottles
AND a $200 clothing voucher and a Mamas and Papas Christmas stocking

Babies and Kids stock a wide range of labels including: b.box; Pure Baby; Gaia Oragnic Cotton; Max and Tilly, Marquise, Plum, Minihaha, Woof!, Bebe, Tiny Minymo, Minymo, Eternal Creation, Baobab, Bacche, Agoo, Mamas & Papas, Yunginz, Ecoboo, Toetum, Piccalilly, Old Soles, Pram Rock, Pink Chicken, Merino Kids, In the Round, Uttam, Ohme-Ohmi, Alex and Charli, Books to Wear, Cozibug, Bright Bots, Cozyosko, 5 Star Baby, Itzy Ritzy, Little Beetle, and Little Amigos.

Babies and Kids charge $7.65 flat fee Express Post delivery Australia wide. Orders over $50 are shipped free until 31 October 2009. International orders are welcome: delivery charges are $15 to New Zealand, and $20 to the rest of the world. Click here for full postage and delivery information.