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Post written by Miki

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I am experiencing pram lust. I may have to confess to my clunky old walking buggy that I’m having feelings for someone else – namely, the new Mima Kobi.

Available at Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au – the Kobi is not only gorgeous, it’s also intelligent. For starters it effortlessly morphs from a stylish single pram to a double pram with the purchase of a second seat unit.  The seat units themselves are remarkable in that a simple zip converts them from bassinets to toddler seats and back again in 15 seconds or less.  The seats can face forward or face the parent pushing the pram, they have two height settings and they can recline into three positions.  The pram even has a compact fold!  You can see why I’m having feelings for it.  The Kobi has a very sexy ‘single pram’ sibling called the Xari too – hubba, hubba!

There are also loads of other fabulous products on offer at Metro Mum.  I think the Tetra Organic Snuggle Bed looks like a wonderful sleep solution for a newborn. It’s cozy, portable and organic so it’s free of harmful substances.  The new Mezze Projecto Month Planner by Bosco Bear is just what my chaotic family needs to get us all in the right place at the right time. Last, but not least, the incredibly well priced package deals on stunning Leander nursery furniture have to be seen to be believed – save up to $767!  Make sure you also check out the Clearance Sale where you’ll find up to 70% off!

Spend $100 or over at Metro Mum and receive $20 off your total order! Enter the code KSF204100 to redeem your discount.  OR spend $50 or over and receive $10 off your total order by entering the code KSF10450.  This offer excludes sale items and gift vouchers, and ends 24 June 2011. There are also *two fantastic competitions running at Metro Mum worth over $1200* in total: win 1 of 5 ©Disney/Pixar Cars 2 Prize Packs worth a total of $665 by signing up for the Metro Mum newsletter, and for a chance to win 1 of 4 Rhymes Kids Musical Festival (SYD) Family Passes, valued at a total of $624, simply enter the Metro Mum colouring competition! (See terms and conditions of entry for more details.)

Only one offer per customer (either the $20 offer OR the $10 offer off the total order amount) and  only until 24th June 2011, or while stocks last. Other items are on sale while stocks last.

1. Mima Xari Pram inc. Starter Pack, $1228.00 with code KSF204100
2. Mima Kobi Pram inc. Starter Pack, $1328.00 with code KSF204100; and Second Seat, $279.00 with code KSF204100
3. Ellie Bellie Kids Reversible Tutu – Red & White, was $69.99 now $35.00
4. Mia Bossi Maria Designer Nappy Bag – Black Bean, was $450.00 now $300.00
5. Mia Bossi Katie Nappy Bag – Black, was $250.00 now $200.00
6. Silver Cross Surf Dolls Pram – Red, $99.00 with code KSF204100
7. BIG Baby Porsche, $200.00 with code KSF204100
8. Tetra Organic Snuggle Bed, $154.95 with code KSF204100
9. Bosco Bear Mezze Projecto Month Planner, $169.00 with code KSF204100
10. Leander Bed, Change Table, Cradle & Chair Package, was $3397.90 now $3126.00 save $767!

Metro Mum stock from the following brands: Hess-Spielzeug, Allerhand, Annabel Trends, Babymoov, Babymel, Baby Steps 123, Baufix, Babywedge, Bilibo, Bloom Baby, Boyle, Britt, BubbaMat, Bud by Design Room, BusyBee Friends, Caden Lane, Cariboo NZ, Compendium, DadGear, DanishbyDesign, David Fussenegger, Dwink Box, Ebulobo, Ellaroo, Ellie Bellie, Elodie Details, Emotion & Kids, Fatboy The Original, Fertile Mind, FLATOUTbears, Foogo by Thermos, FunPod, Giimmo, Happy Mais, Hello Babe, Il Tutto, IntelliGender®, Isoki, Kanoe, Kiddie Food Kutter, Kids Kitchen, KidsonRoof, Kipiis, Language Littles, Learning Tower, Leander, Leisure Learning, Lilbird, Little Beetle, Little Kitchen, Little Sprowtz, LittleOneBaby, Luna Lullaby, Lupi Lu, Melobaby, Metro Mum, Mia Bossi, Milk & Tickles, MilkBar, Mini Bilibo, Minimonkey, Mishi Design, Mojo, Mokopuna, Mothers Minder, Munchee Mug, My Plate-Mate, Nest, Nuance, Nurseryworks, Ocho, Oeuf, OnTray2Go, Oti, Paper Eskimo, PeeWee & PooToo, Playsam, Prego Planner, PuggyHouse, Qtees, Scout, Seed Organic, Snugabub, Storksak, Totem, Trunki, VisualGram, Vulli, Wall Candy and Zuny.

Metro Mum use Fastaway Couriers and Australia Post for delivery.  Total delivery cost will be calculated at checkout.  For estimated delivery times, international orders and all the ‘how to’ information see here.

Today’s post written by Leah

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The perfect shopping experience for me includes the purchase of a few key children’s fashion pieces, some sexy lingerie for me (as I’m still nursing, this one can be tricky), a handbag or two and some luxury linen, ideally all purchased from the comfort of my lounge room while I’m rugged up in my dressing gown, just after the kids have gone to sleep, and I’m enjoying an evening cuppa.  Fantasy perhaps? Well not today!

My Brood – www.mybrood.com.au – has delighted me with their stockpile of all my favourite things. Everything above is noted amongst their wares plus more. And to top it all off, this month My Brood is having a BIG SALE to celebrate motherhood. My Brood also offer a superior level of customer service: not only are they open 24/7,  but a real person will answer any email request within 60 minutes of it arriving in their inbox (unless they are asleep, which they do sometimes! Although answering your email will be the first thing they do when they wake).

Cake Lingerie, the sexiest and luxurious label for maternity and nursing under garments has HUGE discounts – up to 56% off some items. My eye is on the Cake Black Forest Maternity & Nursing Bra – you can’t even tell its for us nursing mummas!! There are also fantastic savings of up to $100 on Mia Bossi nappy bags, timi & leslie nappy bags (both brands are guaranteed to make a statement) and KissKissHugHug feeding covers and cushions.

For all your expecting mums out there, the entire Stephanie Schell Winter 10 is now available and in stock, but hurry, they range is selling out fast. The range is stylish and chic. The perfect way to show the world that pregnancy doesn’t mean frumpy tent dresses and baby doll dresses only. Oh and nursing mums can pick up a piece or two as well! My favourite is the Stephanie Schell Fitted Square Neck dress which is the perfect special occasion outfit.

Just in time for the colder days afoot, Lucy at My Brood is offering all KSF readers 15% off the entire range of blankets, including the much coveted Patricia Ann Designs and cashmere (ooooh the luxury, the softness…bliss) blankets from Lucky Jade. Enter code ‘BLANKET‘ at checkout to redeem.  And that’s not all…..the super generous My Brood are also gifting all KSF readers with 20% off their range of HandySitt chairs. Enter code ‘CHAIR‘ at checkout to apply this discount. Both offers are valid until 31 May 2010.

PS Further bargains can be found under the SALE page where your will find yourself overcome by the fabulous wares on offer up to 60% off. Find Serena & Lily cot line and AW10 Baby and toddler labels including Egg by Susan Lazar, ilovegorgeous, Mad Sky, Mad Boy, Barn Organics, Inch Blu, Baby Soles right here, as well as lots of items from the interiors collection. You can also join the My Brood newsletter for special subscriber only offers every month.

Discounted prices quoted below are valid with codes (read above for details) until 31 May 2010 only.

1. Cake Choc Chip Maternity & Nursing Bra WAS $64.95 NOW $44.95: and Cake Choc Chip Brief WAS $32.95 NOW $15.00
2. ilovegorgeous Gladys Dress WAS $79.99 NOW $59.99
3. ilovegorgeous Pink Stripe Cardi WAS $44.99 NOW $24.99
4. Baby Soles Black Metro Jane WAS $42.95 NOW $24.95
5. timi & leslie Sweetums Travel Wipes Case Eggplant WAS $115.00 NOW $65.00
6. Egg Berry & Navy Dress WAS $65.95 NOW $45.95
7. Mad Boy Snap Footie Onesie $49.99
8. HandySitt Chair in Natural with Red $189.95 LESS 20%= $151.96
9. Stephanie Schell Black & White Knit Tunic $199.00
10. Mia Bossi Caryn Caviar WAS $660.00 NOW  $600.00
11. Egg Pink Knitted Onesie WAS $69.00 NOW $49.95

My Brood stock from a seriously luxurious range of designers including: Aden & Anais, Alannah Rose, Audrey Lewis Collection, Baby Soles, Barn Organics, Cake Lingerie, Egg by Susan Lazar, ilovegorgeous, Inch Blue, Inner-b, KissKiss HugHug, Little Soles, Lucky Jade, Lulu froufrou, Mad Boy Los Angeles, Mad Sky Los Angeles, Maileg, Mia Bossi, Mini Organics, Minui, My Brood Interiors, Patricia Ann Designs, Petit Collage, Saffron Craig, Serena & Lily, Stephanie Schell, Sticky Tiki, Sweetbeets and Timi & Leslie.

My Brood offer shipping Australia wide for the flate fee of $8.50 and the flat fee of $25.00 for International Orders. If you’re changing sizes or a style, My Brood will refund your postage costs to send the item back and then send out your new size/colour for FREE. So, you only ever pay for postage once! For full shipping informations see the Shipping & Returns Page.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Now here’s a sale you absolutely won’t want to miss: the summer clearance at My Brood – www.mybrood.com.au.  No ordinary summer clearance this; there are big discounts (up to 35% off!) on exclusive designer gear that you just won’t find anywhere else, while stocks last only.

There are so many discounts I’ve made a list for you! Check it out:

• Up to 25% off the stunning range of Stephanie Schell maternity wear
• 20% off pretty, sexy Cake Lingerie – the surest way I can think of to make a mum-to-be or new mum feel good!
• 35% off Mia Bossi nappy bags, including this piece of gorgeousness which I am seriously coveting.
• 30% off adorable baby and toddler brands Mad Sky Los Angeles, Mad Boy Los Angeles, Barn Organics, ilovegorgeous and Egg by Susan Lazar. *Wow* is all I can say to that!!
• 35% off skincare from MiniOrganics, and believe me, I wish I’d known about their Soothing Nipple Balm when I was starting out breastfeeding my children.
• 35% off Serena & Lily including moses baskets, cot linen and slings (as favoured by Nicole Kidman) – one of the most desirable nursery brands
  on the planet!
• 20% off baby and toddler shoes from Little Soles and Inch Blue, which are just too darn cute for words.

To sweeten the shopping experience, KidStyleFile readers will receive FREE SHIPPING on all orders $50+. Enter the code ‘KSFJAN‘ at checkout until 31 January 2010 to redeem.

Since we first introduced My Brood to you, there have been some great developments in-store.  The first is the stunning nappy bag brand timi & leslie, which is a bona fide Hollywood favourite being frequently seen on the arms of A-listers Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Christina Aguilera, Courtney Cox, Britney Spears and Tori Spelling.  Keep your eyes peeled for an extended range of timi & leslie will be landing at My Brood soon,  together with some exciting new season collections, some of which are Australia exclusives.

If you’re thinking of decorating, or re-decorating, your child’s nursery or bedroom, then My Brood can help you make it shine with their fab interior design service.

Another exciting development at My Brood is the launch of the new My Brood Baby Shower service. Lucky Sydney mums-to-be can take advantage of the Stylish Sydney Package which includes everything from invitations and decor to catering and gift registry. Never fear though, Lucy at My Brood is most thoughtful, and the rest of us don’t mis out! If you live outside of Sydney, or you don’t want a ‘full’ package, you can choose from the ‘Maxi’ or ‘Mini’ packages. You’ll receive your baby shower in a box, and the day will go like a dream – zero stress all round! Everything you need arrives with a step by step guide on how to put your perfect baby shower together.  Click here for full details.

The prices below are while stocks last, which is not going to be very long…

1. Stephanie Schnell Racer Dress, $255.00 $229.50 – save 10%
2. timi & leslie Parisienne Red Nappy Bag, $370.00 – NEW!
3. timi & leslie Sweetums Travel Wipes Case – Black, $115.00 – NEW!
4. Baby Soles Pink Metro Jane, $42.95 $34.36 – save 20%
5. Mia Bossie Katie Nappy Bag – Popcorn, $250.00 $162.50 – save 35%
6. Inch Blue Guitar Shoes – Black/Cheetah, $39.95 $31.96 – save 20%
7. Serena & Lily Sausalito Basket, $499.00 $324.35 – save 35%
8. Mad Boy Snap Footie, $50.00 $35.00 – save 30%
9. Mad Sky Spring Snap Ruffle, $48.00 $33.60 – save 30%
10. MiniOrganics Soothing Nipple Balm, $32.95 $21.42 – save 35%

My Brood stocks these exclusive brands: Lucky Jade, Mad Sky Los Angeles, Mad Boy Los Angeles,  Barn Organics, Patricia Ann Designs, ilovegorgeous, Cake Lingerie, Serena & Lily, Egg by Susan Lazar, Mia Bossi nappy bags, KissKiss HugHug, MiniOrganics, Inner-b, Sticky Tiki and now timi & leslie.

My Brood offer shipping Australia wide for the flate fee of $8.50 and the flat fee of $15.00 for International Orders. For full shipping informations see the Shipping & Returns Page.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Whether you have just discovered you are pregnant (congratulations, precious!), or you are already deep into the parenting journey; let me show you a place where motherhood and style converge.  This seriously classy space is My Brood – www.mybrood.com.au

Sparkling new, My Brood is an upscale boutique in the truest sense.

Throughout its sleek pages you will find only the very best of the best for mother and baby. And My Brood certainly know how to make shopping a joy! With a full baby shower service they can organise your baby shower from beginning to end including venue, catering, gift registry, decor and the invites! WOW! Plus, My Brood have a full time interior designer on hand to assist you in creating a magical space for your new little bundle. And to top it all off, all purchases at My Brood are gift wrapped free of charge!

The brands (oh — the brands!!) at My Brood are sourced from around the world for their beauty, quality and stand out design.  Many of these brands are favoured by Hollywood celebrities.  Check out the Media page for a selection of My Brood’s products as featured in the media.

There are famous US brands including Lucky Jade and Mad Sky Los Angeles – designed by veteran fashion industry designer, Maggy Seigel. My Brood stock her Mad Sky, Mad Boy and Barn Organics range.  You will also find the ultimate in luxury blankets, burp cloths, bibs, change mats by Patricia Ann Designs.

In addition to these, My Brood also include products from designer labels ilovegorgeous from the UK, Cake Lingerie, Serena & Lily, Egg by Susan Lazar, Mia Bossi nappy bags, KissKiss HugHug, MiniOrganics, Inner-b and  Sticky Tiki.

A huge shout out if you currently have a pregnant belly: My Brood is the exclusive online stockist of Stephanie Schell. This range of maternity wear is simply beautiful.  Beautiful enough for me consider having another baby – just so I could drape my bump in these exquisite clothes!

For little feet, My Brood feature Inch Blue baby shoes and Little Soles. Little Soles shoes are favourites of Halle Berry and Mathew McConaughey’s kids, both Inch Blue and Little Soles are brand new to Australia and exclusive to My Brood.

Until 31 October 2009 stylish and discerning customers who spend $100 or more at My Brood will receive a $25 gift voucher to spend on their next purchase.

Plus be sure to sign up to the My Brood newsletter to be kept in the loop with new brands as they are added, and to be in the running for regular subscriber give-aways.

1. Baby Soles Cream and Brown Euro Runner $42.95
2. Mad Sky Asian Kimono $45.00
3. ilovegorgeous Funky Sundress $65.00
4. Stephanie Schell Jumpsuit $255.00
5. Mia Bossi Alissa Tangerine $430.00
6. Stephanie Schell Narrow Sleeve Mini $189.00
7. PAD Indulgence Blanket in Vanilla $150.00

My Brood offer shipping Australia wide for the flate fee of $8.50 and the flat fee of $15.00 for International Orders. For full shipping informations see the Shipping & Returns Page.

Today’s post written by Miki

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This is a KidStyleFile Public Service Announcement:
In case you hadn’t noticed, Mother’s Day is coming up!

Mother’s Day is a lovely day for mums.

You can fairly confidently expect breakfast in bed (whether it’s edible or not remains to be seen), you’ll receive some sort of home-made card which, being a mum, you’ll treasure for at least the next 30 years, and – drumroll, please – you get a present – yay!

Now you *could* leave it up to Daddy and the kids to choose you something.  You really could.

But if you want to receive something you actually love, then I suggest you go to Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au – and buy your own gift. Tamara and Francine will even gift-wrap it for you

The girls at MetroMum are making it super-easy to choose something divine, and at the moment there’s a deal on nappy bags: buy any nappy bag over $100 at Metro Mum between now and 30 April 2009, and you’ll receive a $50 Metro Mum gift voucher!

And in case you are wondering whether you can justify treating yourself to a Storksak, a Mia Bossi, an Il Tutto, an Isoki or a brand new Allerhand, you can.

Not only do quality nappy bags make great long-term investments (many of them, including the Il Tutto Chiara pictured below in black, make ideal stylish laptop cases when you go back to work), they retain their resale value – and you can put them on layby at Metro Mum!

That’s not all at Metro Mum though, not by a long shot. Check out the Zuny limited edition leather animal bookends; I literally squealed out loud when I saw them!  Then there are the incredibly clever Learning Towers, which are so new they haven’t arrived yet (order now for end of April delivery).  For loads of other hot new products, take a look here.

And I have one last little thing to impart: Metro Mum are giving away $1800 in prizes in the form of PixiPhoto photo shoots. Comp closes 30 April 2009. Click here to find out more.

1. Allerhand Trendy Courier Nappy Bag – Urban, $132.50
2. The Learning Tower – Natural, $120.00
3. Elodie Details Baby Bottle – Petit Royal, $16.00
4. Mia Bossi ‘Maria’ Designer Nappy Bag – Tangerine, $450.00
5. Isoki Bohemian Reversible Saddle Tote Bag, $199.95
6. Luna Lullaby Bounce-A-Bye Pregnancy and Baby Ball – Flutterby, $89.95
7. Zuny Limited Edition Leather Bookends – Lion and Elephant, $69.95ea
8. Il Tutto Chiara Tote Leather Baby Bag – Black, $449.00
9. Elodie Details Petit Royal Baby Pacifier – Peacekeeper, $15.00
10. Storksak Emily Shoulder Sak – Pewter, $209.00
11. Playsam Wooden Streamliner Classic Car – Black, $77.00

Metro Mum stocks these amazing brands: Mia Bossi, Oeuf, Caden Lane, Il Tutto, Trunki, Melobaby, Babymoov, FlatoutBear, Bilibo, Baufix, Prego Planner, Isoki, Britt, Lilbird, Mokopuna, Dadgear, Little Sprowtz, David Fussenegger, Little Beetle, Little Swish, Kipiis, Funpod, Lanugage Littles Paper Eskimo, Thermos, Pee Wee and Poo Poo, Snack Trap, Kiddie Food Kutter, Bilibo Mini, Nest, Kanoe, Qtees Designs, Mother Minder, Ocho, Compendium, Ellaroo, Boyle, Wall Candy, BabyTalk, Annabel Trends, Lupi Lu, Penny Scallan, Dwink, Scout, Milk and Tickles, Mishi Design, Leisure Learning, Keptin-Jr, Emotion and Kids, Kids Kitchen, Happy Mais, Mojo, Munchee Mug, Totem, Argan Oil Organic Care, OTi Organiser, Ellie Bellie, Beep Beep Slings, Hess-Spielzeug, Seed Organic, Fatboy, Kids on Roof and more.

Metro Mum charge $7.95 postage to most areas (less if you’re in the Sydney Metro area) – check the Delivery page for full details. Orders over $200.00 are posted free of charge within Australia.

Today’s post written by Nerida

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Following on from my recent post on the stunning range of locally designed baby bags in our midst, I bring you the cream of overseas designers. From the affordable to the POA-only, there’s something luxe for every taste.

Missoni

Missoni is a very cool brand with a very serious price tag. I am not sure many of us could justify almost $1,300 for a nappy bag but hey, it’s nice to look! Plus it is a nice looking bag, particularly if you are a fan of Missoni’s innovative use of colours and patterns. The bag includes a change mat and could easily be converted to a weekend bag once your nappy carrying days are over.

Missoni baby bags are available at Childrensalon.

Baby Beatrix

Dante Beatrix New York dedicates themselves to creating cool, practical ways to transport gear for mums, dads and kids. Their Baby Beatrix tote is a lovely looking bag which comes in pewter metallic and grey/khaki and includes a very nice looking change mat and pouch. The tote is available from Queenbee

BabyMel London

BabyMel London are relatively new on the baby bag scene, launching their first collection in 2007. The bags contain changemats, bottle holders and come in a variety of colours and shapes. Baby Mel have just designed a limited edition for that fabulous UK fashion chain Topshop.

Luckily we can get them locally at Haggus and Stookles.

Ramalama

In addition to making lovely baby carriers, Ramalama also designs some very nice looking nappy bags. In addition to being highly functional, the bags are very classical and made from fine Italian leather.

Ramalama baby bags are available from Urban Baby.

Mia Bossi

On their website Mia Bossi state that their bags combine fashion with motherhood, creating the ultimate hot mama: these bags really are perfect for hot mamas everywhere! If you’re looking for an incognito bag, you would be hard pressed to spot these designs as nappy carriers, particularly the ‘Alisa’ in zebra.

Mia Bossi bags are available from MetroMum.

Fleurville

The Fleurville totes are handy in that they can be carried 3 ways – as a tote, as a messenger bag or attached to a stroller using an ingenious o-ring. The totes look good, are made of eco-friendly materials, and are incredibly practical, with a whole range of features including the usual bottle holder/change mat but also a changing cloth and see through wipes case.

Fleurville totes are available from The Hip Infant.

(Editors note: Fleurville also make the coolest range of bags for kids. Buy them at Kinder Kaboodle).

Hammitt Collection

I found this one recommended on the Vogue forums (thoroughly recommend if you like chatting all things fashion!). The ‘Suzy’ by Hammitt is one cool looking bag available in an incredible range of colours, from basic black to a very bright looking green. The bag includes a matching change mat.

Available online through Hammitt Bags.

Tod’s

One of my favourite sites, Celebrity Baby Blog, has come out with the proclamation that Tod’s new bag is a must have for new mums, and who am I to argue? (Well my bank balance might!! Tod’s bags are POA!) Unfortunately Tod’s bags are not readily available in Australia and I was unable to find the bag online. So if you have a friend overseas and you ask them really nicely, they might just visit a Tod’s store and buy one for you.

Available in-store only at Tod’s.

1. Diaper Dude Camouflage Dude Bag $128.95 – Check web for stockists
   
2. Missoni Nappy Bag £577.40 (approximately $1,300) from Childrensalon
3. Baby Beatrix Tote $194.95 – Check web for stockists
4. BabyMel Amanda Nappy Bag $109.95 from Haggus and Stookles
5. Ramalama Hannah Nappy Bag $450 from Urban Baby
6. Mia Bossi Alisa Nappy Bag in Gold Zebra $560 from MetroMum
7. Fleurville Sling Tote Gold $198 from The Hip Infant
8. Suzy by Hammitt $US550 (approximately $830) from Hammitt Bags
9. Tod’s Pashmy Baby Bag P.O.A from Tod’s
   

Please check individual sites for shipping costs and details.