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If you have children already, then today’s store needs no introduction; you know its goodness!

If you’re a pregnant mama, and new to the scene, then take note:  Baby’s Got Style - www.babysgotstyle.com.au is *the* place to shop online for the hottest fashion and accessories for babies and kids from birth up to 8 years, *and* they’ll have you looking stylish and feeling comfortable while you’re expecting too!

As well as stocking Aka Pipik, Albetta, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, BabyLegs, Baby Cha Cha Baobab, Bebe, Bical, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, BlaBla, Bobble Art, Booghaboo Baby, Children of the Revolution, Moppit, Cheeky Little Soles, Cloud B, Cold Coffee, DripStik, Dan300, Dwell Studio Baby, Elleroo, FLATOut, Fortune Tee, Fresh Baked, Giddy Giddy, Global Style, Haba, Infancy, Little Horn, Little Red by Mr Wolf, Little Twig, Mamas & Papas, mill & mia, Mooo, Mother Hen, Munster, Oobi Baby, Ouch, Pure Baby, Snugglebum, Seafolly, Tiger Joe, Frankie Ray Sooki Baby, Square Peg, Tiny Tribe, Toshi, Totem Kids, Vice Versa, Vintage Kid, and Zoo Emporium, Baby’s Got Style has just taken delivery of some hot new brands.

First up, some body love for new mums and little babes from Wedela. Baby’s Got Style is carrying the renowned Calendula Baby range, as well as Baby Colic and Teething powder,  rash relief cream, breastfeeding tea, Blackhorn elixir (useful for fatigue), nipple care cream and Almond face products.

A German company founded in 1921 dedicated to supporting the inherent healing properties of the human body, their motto is “In harmony with nature and the human being”. Wedela’s focus is firmly on the gentlest most nurturing care of your skin, without compromising nature - sustainability is paramount - and supporting the primary producers they trade with - Weleda contracts until Fair Trade practices. Wedela products are comprised of bio-dynamic ingredients, are free from chemicals, and are never tested on animals. You and your baby or child deserve no less, and with prices between $12-$26, you can well afford it!

To celebrate the arrival of Weleda at Baby’s Got Style, Daniela and the team at BGS are giving every customer who places an order in October a FREE Calendula Nappy Change cream sample.

Also, would you like to go into the into the draw to WIN an amazing Weleda gift pack valued at over $300? To enter all you have to do is purchase any item from the Weleda range during October (if you purchase two items you get two entries, and so on)!

Onto the fashion at Baby’s Got Style now. And boy, there’s a lot to talk about there!! Over 100 new kids summer styles, and over 200 babies summer styles have arrived in store in the last 2 weeks. Woah, baby! It’s going to be a hot summer!

I’m hugely loving Polka, a new range for girls. I’ve paired their Yoga Bum pants (back view shown: how cool are they?!) with a summery light Fresh Baked top, for a visual splendor of cool comfort, and their ‘Birdy’ dress is to die for. This is Polka’s first collection, and they had a limited run to test the water, which means once it’s sold out, that’s it, so get in quick!

I’m inspired by boys summer pieces too: I’m totally digging the Freshbaked Disco Beats Tee, with Ouch black cargoes and Rock Your Baby Peace Cap.

Onto face fashion now: new at Baby’s Got Style are the the range of kid’s sunnies from Frankie Ray; 100% UV protection with shatter proof lens, super cool, and suitable for the 4-14 set, you’ll be wishing you had a pair!

In the decor section are the most delightful large counting cards from Eeeboo. Simply beautiful!

If you’re looking for a gorgeous gift for a newborn you cannot go past Dwell Studio’s mind blocks. Tactile, visually stimulating and clever these are relevant from birth up until 2+ years.

Finally, as we’re heading into the out-and-about season, you’ll want to be prepared. Pick up a Dinky Diner, and you’ll be able to safely contain your little charge wherever you go - no more contending with icky highchairs in restaurants, or missing out on one altogether. The Dinky Diner folds up and fits right in your handbag. Neat!

In the picks below I’ve specified the sizes each product is in available in. If you’re browsing in general, I recommend that you use Baby’s Got Style like this:  select the ‘Babies’ tab for sizes 00000-2, The ‘Kids’ tab for sizes 3-8 , and the ‘Mum’s tab for Mums and Mums-to-be.

Also, don’t forget to check out the Sale items in each category. There are over 300 items on sale up to 50% off. Go to it!

From top left in rows:

Polka Birdy Frou Dress (size 3-6) $99.00
Giddy Giddy Felt Hairclips - assorted designs $9.95 each
Polka Yoga Bum Pants (sizes 2-6 years) $55.00
Eeboo Counting Birds Large Art Cards $39.95
Fresh Baked Vanilla Flower Swing Top (sizes 0-7) $27.95 also available in Raspberry
Fresh Baked Disco Beats Tee in White (sizes 0-7) $26.95 also available in Grey
Frankie Ray Sunglasses  (4-14 years) $39.95 pair
Ouch Boys cargo pant- black (size 3-7) $36.95 $21.96
Seafolly Rose ballerina tutu tank (sizes 0-5) $59.95
Rock Your Baby Leopard print s/s bodysuit (sizes 000-00) $29.95
Blabla Handknit beanie- Panda (sizes 0-2 years) $39.95
Dwell Studio Mind block soft set $64.95
Giddy Giddy Ponytail Elastic - assorted designs $11.95 each
Rock Your Baby Peace cap khaki  (L= 4-5 years) $24.00
Dinky Diner (6 months +) $24.95

While you’re over at Baby’s Got Style check out their very cool blog. There’s heaps of interesting stuff to read about, including an interview with the designers of Munster, and their recent trip to New York with baby in tow(!!)

Baby’s Got Style charge $6.50 for postage, up to a maximum charge of $9.50 Australia wide, dependent on weight. Price is calculated during checkout. Orders placed before 1pm EST are delivered the next business day in all capital cities and most regional centres. Other areas are delivered the following day (very remote locations may take longer). International orders are warmly welcomed.

La Toriana - www.latoriana.com.au - an online baby boutique like no other, is having a 1st birthday celebration and is inviting us all to be part of it.

Until September 30, Elizabeth at La T is offering us 20% off store-wide - even off sale stock, which is already discounted up to 40%! Enter code ‘BirthdayKSF’ at checkout to get your 20% discount.

Plus, EVERY ORDER placed receives a FREE current copy of My Child Magazine. How’s that for a party bag?!!

Orders over $150.00 attract free postage too. Very nice! Cheers, Elizabeth!

Also, don’t forget to sign up for the La T newsletter, and you’ll go in the draw to win a $50.00 voucher.

The 20% off code can be used across the board, which means you can use it on all of La Toriana’s fabulous brands including 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.

Check out the Winter*SUPER*Sale section to discover bargain basement bargains on quality brands, and browse through the ‘new products‘ section to take in the new goodies in store at La T.

Me, I’m off to pick up some of the Kids Kitchen Melamine Mixing bowls for my 2 little chefs

I can also highly recommend the Nyokki Pet Plants (we have the Eggling variety - the plain egg kind - but I think the character versions are even cooler!).

I couldn’t resist putting the Chef outfit together with the Kids Kitchen Ware, wooden veges (we have these too!) and the Mouse toy: play your very own version of ‘Ratatouille’ at home.

Another selection based on my extensive home-testing are the Folkmanis puppets (we have the Giant Mouse). These puppets really blow me away the look so lifelike -you will be truly impressed.

The clothing picks below are hot hot hot too, so scoop a scorching bargain for the summer months, and enjoy!

From top left in rows:

Quoted prices include 20% discount with code until 30 September.

Tickled Pink 3 piece dress set $49.95 $37.47 less 20% = $27.57
Nyokki Pet Plant $19.95 less 20% = $15.96
Wooden fruit & vege with wooden chopping board and ‘knife’ $25.95 less 20% = $20.76
Finnigan Finn ‘Beth’ Denim dress $59.99 $40.99 less 20% = $32.79
Chef Suit for boys and girls $36.95 less 20% = $29.56
Kids Kitchen Melamine Mixing Bowl $14.95 less 20% = $11.96
Kids Kitchen Spatula Set $14.95 less 20% = $11.96
Mousey Mouse in Knitted Jumper $24.95 less 20% = $19.96
I Candy ‘Bird+Bee=Me’ Tee $27.95 less 20% = $22.36
Oobi Dinosaur Egg Short and Singlet set $39.95 $35.16 less 20% = $28.12
Folkmanis Giraffe hand puppet $36.95 less 20% = $29.56
Finnigan Finn ‘John’ shorts $54.95 $39.11 less 20% = $31.28

Be in the know with what’s happening at La Toriana, and get to know La T’s owner, Elizabeth, on her fab Blog.

If you want another chance to score big, fill in the KidStyleFile Annual Reader Survey to go into the draw to win one of over $2,000.00 in prizes including the grand prize of an AnnieB Play Palace, and a $200.00 customised Mother & Child Pamper Pack, valued at $500.00 kindly sponsored by La Toriana.

La Toriana charge $7.50 postage Australia-wide. Orders over AUD$150.00 are posted FREE.

Have you swung over to ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au lately? If you haven’t, it’s time to skip on over; there’s a lot going on!

Bronwyn at ShopHouse is concentrating on telling the whole story with the ranges she stocks, and I am loving it.

When I dig a label, I tend to want to cherry pick the whole range, and ShopHouse makes it easy to do with Cocoon Couture, mill&mia, And the Little Dog Laughed, Pure Baby,  Penny Scallan, and the irrepressible Oobi.

ShopHouse are stocking the comprehensive range of Oobi, including the party dresses you know and love in fabulous new prints, bloomers, singlets, and new to their repertoire, playsuits, divine capelets, and sweet Rosette hair clips. Buy now and get delivery around September 15. These are selling like hotcakes, so get in quickly if you want a piece of the action.

mill&mia Spring/Summer 08/09 collection has arrived too, and it is divine as always. ShopHouse are stocking the ‘Robot’ story for boys, and stripes and florals for girls in voiles and the softest soft cottons. mill&mia is one of my all-time favourite Aussie labels: Melissa Chen (’mill’) is a genius!

For the little bebes in the house, comes Pure Baby - organic bliss for bubs up to 2 years. The prints have a touch of retro about them this season: caravans for the boys, red gumnuts for girls, and fantastic terry toweling fabric (do you remember that from your own childhood? So comfy!)

New to ShopHouse is Cuddlefish, the best swimwear out for little kids. I have been buying and using Cuddlefish swimmers on my two kids for the last 3 years, and I just love it. It looks great, and contemporary and provides SPF50+ so I don’t have to worry about the chitlins being burned to a crisp in the hot sun.

Also check out the Kiddysac and Lark products new to ShopHouse. The Kiddysac mini-bags are the perfect storage solution for a range of loot, and the Lark products bring fun kitsch back on the scene with their activity kits and soaps.

There are also a few offers over at ShopHouse that you should know about.

1. Buy a Cocoon Couture Large Enchanted Tree at ShopHouse & receive a FREE Cocoon Couture Beanbag, valued at $129.95. Mention the beanbag design you would like at checkout and it’s yours!
2. Also, subscribe to the ShopHouse newsletter in September and you could win a Cuddlefish swimsuit. See the ShopHouse homepage for full details.

You can also score FREE EXPRESS SHIPPING at ShopHouse with the KidStyleFile discount code found in the current issue of Shop 4 Kids magazine. If you can’t make it to  newsagent, email me and I’ll give it to you

Checkout my picks of lush new products below, and don’t forget to visit the ShopHouse sale section to score up to 45% off last season’s mill&mia, and some yummy Monday’s Child Pyjamas.

Clockwise from top left:

mill&mia Blue Stripe Envelope Neck Tee $49.95
Kiddysac Small Pink Ballerina Bag $9.95
Oobi Rosette Clips set of two $24.95
mill&mia Blue Patch Pocket Short $49.95
Dumpling Dynasty Explorer Set $29.95
Kiddysac Small Red Pirate Bag $9.95
Cuddlefish Long-sleeved Red Stripe Tee $44.95
Cuddlefish Red Short $24.95
Yunginz Traditional Classic with a Twist $59.95
Oobi Baby Dinosaur Egg Sunday Suit $29.95
mill&mia Kiss Daisy Chain Stripe T-Shirt Puff Sleeve Dress $79.95 and mill&mia Girls Kiss Daisy Chain Puff Sleeve Tee $49.95
Cocoon Couture Enchanted Forest Large Tree $490.00 Receive a FREE Cocoon Couture Beanbag valued at $129.95 when you buy the Tree in September

ShopHouse stock: And the little dog laughed, Annabel Trends, Baobab, IDTee, Kee-Ka, Lil’ Lana, mill & mia, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby - skin and hair care products (Bod and Eco.Kid), a lovely range of toys and decor pieces from Alimrose Designs, Moltex nappies, Organic Bubs baby food, Cocoon Couture, Krooom, Little Chipipi, Look at the Wall, Mon Tresor, Little Kitchen, and The Little Experience, must-have accessories from Penny Scallan, PouchMISS and Rileah Design.

ShopHouse’s standard shipping costs are $4.95 for Express shipping Australia-wide.

Today Miki goes la-la for the delectable La La Baby. You will too when you see what’s in store. Enjoy!

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Ooh, you’re going to love this one!

La La Baby - www.lalababy.com.au - are already extremely popular with all our discerning readers here at KidStyleFile, but this is going to tip the scales even further in their favour.

In order to make room for delicious new stock (I’ll come back to that, I promise), Carli at La La Baby is having a big clear out with 40% off all Oobi and 50% off all Eternal Creation! What’s there has to go, and stock is very limited so you need to get in quickly!

There are some brilliant gift set ideas in there, fantastic to put away in the present drawer for next time someone you know has a baby - seems to be every other week for me! - and some gorgeous items for your own kids to enjoy. How about the Eternal Creation denim blazer for a trendy little man or the strawberry shortcake lounge set from Oobi for a little girl?

I also love the Itsy Bitsy rompers: practical and adorable!

Get a FREE GIFT at La La Baby when you spend more than $50.00 in one order! Enter ‘KSF’ in the comments field at checkout to get yours.Offer ends 19 September.

There’s also a great deal on Huggalugs - buy two pairs and get the third pair for FREE!!! See details here and the full range of Huggalugs at this link.

Clockwise from top left:

Oobi Eggs singlet & nappy cover set, $36.50 $21.90
Itsy Bitsy Spots romper, $27.95 $24.95
Oobi Blue Green Stripe shorts, $39.50 $24.70
Eternal Creation Amalfi shoes, $32.95 $16.47
Oobi Strawberry Shortcake lounge set in bag, $39.50 $29.70
Eternal Creation denim blazer, $64.95 $32.47

Now, as I promised, I’ll give you a sneaky peak at what Carli has coming into stock!

First product to showcase: Posy Dolls. Besides being totally gorgeous both to look at and touch, each Posy Doll is completely unique, one of a kind. If you see one you love at La La Baby, snap her up right then and there because once she’s gone, she’s gone for good!

I also love the new Babushka Dolls. Beautifully handmade, each one can also double as a little pillow - how sweet! Great gift for a little girl!

I adore the new MiniLa La range of hair clips. Ange has some of the ‘Sophie’ clips for her girls (I imagine she might be heading back for some of the new ‘Eve’ clips too)  and tells me that they they have a bit of non-slippy stuff on the inside so they don’t fall out - bonus! Each set includes six clips, all absolutely beautiful, and to store and display them to their full advantage the gorgeous frames (available in small, medium and large) are perfect!

The adorable onesies from Very Kiki aren’t in stock yet but they’re due this week, so keep a close eye on that link to snap them up as they walk in the door!

Ok, without further ado here are some graphics to get you moving:

Clockwise from top left: 

Bebe Pink Paper Lanterns, $79.95
‘Polly’ Sprite Doll, $47.95
Lola hair clips, $9.95
Cupcake Baby Gift, $17.95
‘Beatrice’ Posy Doll, $59.95
Mae hair clips, $9.95
Count Wallcandy, $82.95
Tatiana handmade Babushka, $19.95

La La Baby stock their own La La Baby, and Mini La La range of accessories, baby shoes, stationery and toys, along with Annabel Trends Tippy Toes and Babytalk, Oobi Baby, Eternal Creation, Miriam Berenson, Chookleaf, Bella Tunno, Ouch! Baby, Babu Ladies, Googoo, Willow and Finn, Chalk n Cheese, Itsy Bitsy, Bella Tunno, Look at the Wall, Greetings by Chapel Press, Huggalugs, Kideko, WallCandy, Independence Studios, Bud by Design Room, The Source, Usborne books, Uchi, and coming soon, Very Kiki.

La-La Baby post within Australia from $4.50 per order - see here for full delivery details.

Today Miki delivers you some knockout news from the gorgeous Bubba Funk - dig in!

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Bubba Funk fans (that means everyone), listen up!

Sarah and Mariana at Bubba Funk - www.bubbafunk.com.au - are having a huge winter clear-out with up to 40% off in their well-stocked sale section. They need to create room for new Spring stock, so what’s left from Winter has to go go go!

I was delighted to find one of my best-loved New Zealand brands, Nature Baby, in the Bubba Funk sale section, and at great discounted prices no less. For those of you who don’t know Nature Baby, it’s all organic super-soft cotton and the quality is just outstanding. It’s absolutely perfect as a new baby gift… if you can bring yourself to give it away! My kid has a heap of Nature Baby in his wardrobe; I don’t think it’s possible to have too much of it.

Also in the sale section are items from designers such as Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Marquise, loads from Moppit, adorable shoes and booties from Beautiful Soles and Britt Baby, plus clothes from Britt Baby too. There’s also a great range of Oobi, both summer and winter stock, and some lovely pieces from Quilt Baby. And as I said before, all of this is up to 40% off! Yow!

But hold on a minute!

Before you go racing off to make your purchases, hear this: the girls at Bubba Funk are offering KidStyleFile readers 25% off storewide*, including sale items! That’s an absolutely outstanding offer!! This offer is only good until August 31, so make sure you get in before then, and I’d suggest right now because that fantastic sale stock is never going to last at these discounts. Enter KSF08 at checkout to get the extra 25% off.

Now, tear your eyes away from the sale section for a moment to consider what else in the store you could apply a 25% discount to. The obvious answer is ‘everything’ of course, but let’s be a bit more specific here.

What about 25% off Il Tutto?! Bubba Funk have a big range of the luxurious, luscious Il Tutto nappy bags, and it’s very rare to find this much of a discount on them. I’ve been eyeing off the Olivia clutch for quite some time - it might be time to take the plunge.

Room decor is plentiful with designers such as David Fusseneger, Luna Ninos, and Aden + Anais, and there’s a massive range of wall decals from Little Chipipi and Forwalls. I love the blackboard decals, I think they’re a brilliant idea for kids’ rooms, but also for playrooms and the kitchen, or even the bathroom! I do my best thinking in the shower, perhaps I should put a blackboard wall sticker in there so that I have somewhere to record my ‘eureka moments’ before they vanish forever!

I can’t even begin to list all the beautiful products available at Bubba Funk, but suffice to say they carry these top designers: Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Babu, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Bud by Designroom, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Grobag, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Little Chipipi, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Present Time, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Vice Versa and Well Spotted.

Here are just a few of my picks:

Britt Baby Cuddles Booties, $38.50 $28.50 $21.38 with 25% KSF discount
John Crane Little Rolling Truck, $35.95 $26.96 with 25% KSF discount
Moppit Bluey Denim Jeans, $59.95 $49.95 $37.46 with 25% KSF discount
Oobi Cord French Schoolboy/girl Shorts - Sky, $39.95 $29.95 $22.46 with 25% KSF discount (also available in chocolate)
Nature Baby Organic Drawstring Pants - Navy Stripe, $24.95 $20.95 $15.71 with 25% KSF discount
Nature Baby Organic Longsleeve Bodysuit, $22.95 $18.95 $14.21 with 25% KSF discount
Annabel Trends Cuddly Critter Squidgy Travel Pillow - Pig, $19.95 $14.96 with 25% KSF discount
Nature Baby Organic Baby Massage Oil, $24.95 $20.95 $15.71 with 25% KSF discount
David Fusseneger Wise Owl Jewel Blanket, $49.50 $37.12 with 25% KSF discount
Il Tutto Chiara Leather Nappy Bag - Red, $449.00 $336.75 with 25% KSF discount

Bubbafunk ship Australia-wide for about $7.95 per package, depending on weight. Please see here for more information.

* This offer is only available on in-stock items and is not available in conjunction with any other offer.

Earlier this week I gave you a sneak peek of the gorgeous new spring/summer collections coming to Urban Child - www.urbanchild.com.au.

Just wanted to update you and let you know that Urban Child is now in full bloom with a *very* chic new site, and with Neige, and Walnut Spring/Summer stock available on the site and ready to snap up.

The biggest news today is that Oobi Spring/Summer 08 ready to pre-purchase now at Urban Child, for delivery in mid September. Prices range from $29.95-$54.95: what an affordable luxury!

It’s a great time to buy, because you can take 10% off the prices at Urban Child both new and sale stock - now extended to midnight Monday 18 August. Enter ‘KSF10′ at checkout to redeem this offer.

Buy the above pieces from the Oobi Spring/Summer 08 collection now.

A special alert for all you bargain hunters/OobiWatchers out there. Melissa has discounted all her Oobi Baby winter 08 stock, so jump now and save a heap!

Urban Child stocks a superb range of toy, accessory and baby and kids clothing brands including Albetta, Alex Toys, Aravore Babies, Baobab, Baby Bonkies, Belli Skincare, Berchet, Brainy Baby, Cheeky Monkey, Cocoon Couture, Crocodile Creek, Ellaroo Slings, Felt Creations, Granimals, Infantino, Kaloo, Living and Learning, Made by Angie, Majors forMinors, Mamas & Papas, Melissa and Doug, Oobi, Orchard Toys, Pebbles PouchMISS, Plan Toys, Pure Baby, Ravensburger, Red Wagon, Robbie Adrian, Schylling, Step 2, Tiny Tribe, Viking Toys, Voila Toys and WOW Toys.

View Urban Child’s postage charges here.

The state of the environment has been an issue of concern for some time now, and the focus on environmentally sustainable options that minimise waste and use clean, green products, and modes of manufacture is one that we’ll need to keep paying attention to so our children, and their children’s children, can live long and happy lives in a healthy global ecosystem.

Shopping online is a great way to save some dollars and the environment at the same time: no need for a car or the monetary or environmental expense of petrol, plus shopping online - like right here! - saves you money AND a heap of time, so it’s a win win win win win situation!

Ekidna Kidswear - www.ekidnakidswear.com.au - is getting behind the cause this month, and encouraging you to buy clean and green for you children, by offering 15% off all the products in their Organics section.

Select from Green to Grow baby bottles, a reassuringly toxin-free option for bottle-feeding your baby.

Green to Grow bottles are made from PES plastic, which gives them a natural golden color. They are free of phthalates, lead and PVC - all known toxins - and free of bisphenol A – a suspected hormone-disrupting chemical used in polycarbonate plastic, from which most baby bottles are made. Green to Grow’s bottle teats are made from a transparent, medical grade silicone that is heat-resistant, non-toxic, and odorless. The teats are free of nitrosamines, a potentially harmful contaminant found in many rubber teats.

Green to Grow’s products are tested in the U.S. to ensure they meet the highest standards for quality and safety, are packed in 100% recycled packaging to be easy on the environment, and they are top rack dishwasher safe to be easy on you!

From left:

Green to Grow BPA Free! Wide Neck Feeding Bottle 300ml $19.95 15% off NOW $16.95
Green to Grow BPA Free! Regular Neck Feeding Bottle 300ml $19.95 15% off NOW $16.95
Green to Grow BPA Free! Wide Neck Feeding Bottle 150ml $16.95 15% off NOW $14.40
Green to Grow BPA Free! Regular Neck Feeding Bottle 150ml $16.95 15% off NOW $14.40

No doubt you have seen Anamalz before. An Australian design innovation, even at their diminuative stature - just 10cm high! - they are quite the standout pieces. With their delightful organic maple wooden bodies, posable limbs, and amiable expressions, they provide children with a lovely tactile play experience, which will last generations while being kind to the planet.

We love Anamalz here at out house, and have the whole menagerie of 12. My kids love to play with them, and assemble their collections along the dado rail in their bedroom. I must say they do really add personality to a space, feel lovely to hold, and are easily portable, making fabulous go-anywhere buddies for your child.

In addition to the 15% discount, Ekidna Kidswear is giving away a free Anamalz calico bag (holds 3 - 4 animals) and a pack of collector cards when 2 or more animals are purchased in one transaction.

From left:

Anamalz Lion $9.95 15% off NOW $8.45
Anamalz Crocodile $9.95 15% off NOW $8.45
Anamalz Elephant $9.95 15% off NOW $8.45

I must say, that I am a big fan of chemical free options where possible, and there’s no time more important to minimise artificial and chemical ingredients than when your baby is smaill: their little bodies have so much smaller ratios to be able to process toxins, and it just feels right to keep them as natural as possible.

Ekidna Kids makes this easy, with a compact, but thoughtful range of products for the littlest ones. The Under the Nile Organic Vegie teething toys are just the sweetest chew toys, and easy to wash and care for, Aromababy GMO-free organic massage oil delivers the highest quality product to give your baby yummy massages with, and the Nature’s Child organic face wipes and bottom balm offer gentle solutions for your child’s sensitive skin, and how I wish the Dri Liners - a reusable absorbent insert that fits inside any cloth or disposable nappy - existed when my babes were small: I would have save a small fortune in nappies!!

From top left, in rows:

Under the Nile Organic Cotton Carrot Teether $19.95 15% off NOW $16.95
Under the Nile Organic Cotton Mushroom Teether $19.95 15% off NOW $16.95
Nature’s Child Organic Face Wipes (4 pack) $17.95 15% off NOW $15.25
Nature’s Child Dri Liners (3 pack) $19.95 NOW $11.85
Aromababy Organic Massage Oil (100ml) $14.95 NOW $10.15
Nature’s Child Bottom Balm (50 gm) $14.95 25% off NOW $12.70

Ekidna Kidswear stock over 55 quality 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, Woof!, so you have a veritable feast of luxe to choose from.

If you want to scoop up some fabulous bargains check out the ‘Specials’ page and feel oh so glad that you did (lots of Oobi in there for you OobiWatchers)!

Ekidna Kidswear charge $6.95 for standard postage, and $9.95 for Express Post, Australia wide. International orders are welcome. Visit the Delivery information page for full shipping and delivery details.

The days may still be short and crisp, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel: the scent of spring bulbs is in the air and blossom is beginning to appear on the trees - spring is on its way. The thought of warmer weather, spending more time outdoors, and wearing lighter, breezier clothing fills me with pure elation.

Melissa at Urban Child - www.urbanchild.com.au - has captured the joi de vive of spring and the coming summer months to perfection with her new season’s stock, which is blowing my cotton socks off with it’s grace and beauty.

I have an exclusive sneak peak for you of some utterly gorgeous summer clothing coming soon to Urban Child.

Firstly, I want to introduce you to the elegance of Neige (French for ’snow’) from the US. Catering for sophisticated little girls and boys, Neige’s designer, Adrienne Catrina worked as an assistant designer to Vera Wang, and it shows in the understated perfection of the designs which exude timeless class.

Secondly, the irrepressible Oobi. Alex from Oobi never fails to inspire with her collections, and spring/summer, is the best yet in my humble opinion! Oobi delivers their signature party dresses in new season’s prints which are truly stunning, and I’m loving the new broad brimmed hat designs, which evoke a chic 70’s silhouette with the added bonus of providing extra sun protection for your child’s delicate skin.

Next up, keep your eyes peeled for Dwell Baby & Kids at Urban Child. Dwell’s cot sets and their kids duvet sets, and a great range of accessories, will be landing very soon. I visited the Dwell Studio stand at the recent Life in STYLE/Kids inSTYLE trade fair in Melbourne, and I can tell you that the quality of the Dwell products is exceptional. Comprised of the finest high thread count cotton, the fabric has a divine softness and coolness to the touch, which equals a blissful night’s sleep for your little one.

Coming soon in the footwear department, are Walnut - Melbourne shoes. Quality cotton-canvas, these shoes are comfy and infinitely wearable, while delivering a dose of cool to the feet of your child without breaking the bank.

For the little bebes, you cannot go past Baby Bonkies. The best baby wraps I have ever encountered, Baby Bonkies look super stylish on the outsidem, while keeping you precious bundle snug and warm by virtue of the cuddly minkee lining.

Finally, Aravore Babies summer stock is on its way. The voile dress pictured below says it all. (Melissa at Urban Child is hanging out for this to arrive as she wants one for her own daughter, and who could blame her? What a delight!)

Ok, that’s the big tease over, now Rest assured I’ll be keeping you up to date with when these gorgeous products are available for you to buy.

A special alert for all you bargain hunters/OobiWatchers out there. Melissa has discounted all her Oobi Baby winter 08 stock, so jump now and save a heap!

To sweeten the deal further, KidStyleFile readers can 10% off store-wide at Urban Child (including sale stock) until midnight Monday 18 August. Enter ‘KSF10′ at checkout to redeem this offer.

Select from a superb range of toy, accessory and baby and kids clothing brands at Urban Child including Albetta, Alex Toys, Aravore Babies, Baobab, Baby Bonkies, Belli Skincare, Berchet, Brainy Baby, Cheeky Monkey, Cocoon Couture, Crocodile Creek, Ellaroo Slings, Felt Creations, Granimals, Infantino, Kaloo, Living and Learning, Made by Angie, Majors forMinors, Mamas & Papas, Melissa and Doug, Oobi, Orchard Toys, Pebbles PouchMISS, Plan Toys, Pure Baby, Ravensburger, Red Wagon, Robbie Adrian, Schylling, Step 2, Tiny Tribe, Viking Toys, Voila Toys and WOW Toys, and fill your Monday with great bargains, and pure delight!
View Urban Child’s postage charges here.

Here’s a subtle reminder for you:

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO GET UP TO 75% OFF AT 5 LITTLE MONKEYS (www.5littlemonkeys.com.au)!!

Did you get that? Are you sure?

Because this is a killer deal! Ange at 5 Little Monkeys has discounted Ouch by up to 60% off, 30-50% off Tommy Rocket and Two Belles, 30% off all Wilkie and 20% off Oobi winter stock…

AND SHE’S GIVEN KSF READERS AN ADDITIONAL 15% OFF THE SALE PRICES!!

Ok ok, I’ll stop shouting at you now. I just get all excited by prices like these!

Now, to claim the additional 15% discount you’ll need to get in quickly because the deal finishes on the 12th of August. Enter KSFsale at checkout.

The 15% off discount code can be used storewide, so don’t forget to apply it to all the great brands stocked at 5 Little Monkeys: Oobi, Ouch, Baobab, Nurtured by Nature, Cocoon Couture Bean Bags, Walnut Melbourne, Gertie and Me, Ikaboo, Tiger Tribe, Bobble Art & Rush, Honky Tonk, Reds and Boxdale, Wilkie, BabyLegs, Keptin Jr, and Hess Speilzeug.

Clockwise from top left:

Ouch boys belted knee tuck pants - chino, $35.95 $25.95 less 15% = $22.05
Oobi Zippie jacket - sky blue, $54.95 $43.96 less 15% = $37.36
Ouch print front knit dress - slate, $34.95 $27.95 less 15% = $23.75
Ouch newborn Mammoth tee, $23.90 $21.95 less 15% = $18.65 (this is my most favourite-ist piece here, it’s too cute!)
Two Belles favourite jean, $79.95 $55.95 less 15% = $47.55
Ouch drill military jacket, $44.95 $32.95 less 15% = $28.00
Ouch puffer vest - ruby, $39.90 $31.95 less 15% = $27.15 (perfect for chilly spring days)

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia-wide. Check out their shipping and returns page for more info.

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You know what I love best about La-La Baby - www.lalababy.com.au?

It’s not the great layout of the site, it’s not the fantastic range of designers they stock (see below for the full list) and it’s not even their amazing sale prices.

No, all those things are brilliant but what I love best is how bright and fun and fresh everything is.

Truly, have a browse and you’ll see what I mean. The site isn’t just packed full of bargains; the products have been so carefully chosen that it’s also a pleasure just to look around.

I did mention the amazing sale prices before, and I have to elaborate as it was something of an understatement. I’m talking about up to 50% off almost everything!!

Here is a list of some - not all - of the sale items:

15% off Chookleaf shoes - now $47.95

Save $2 on Huggalugs leg warmers - now $14.50

Up to 40% off Eternal Creation clothing and footwear (summer and winter)

Save 50% on La La Baby bibs - now $7.50

Up to 45% off Oobi Baby clothing and accessories (summer and winter, and there is a HUGE range here!)

Save $10 on Uchi nappy bags

Save $7 on Blue and Pink PouchMISS nappy bag converter (brilliant idea!!)

Ouch Baby thongs just $8.95

Save $10 on Monster nursery lights now $39.95

25% off Willow and Finn fine girls clothing

Up to 20% off Huggalugs bump huggers for pregnant bellies

$44.95 off Kideko kids bedding

25% off Itsy Bitsy baby rompers

10% off Annabel Trends tippy toes socks and babytalk growsuits

See what I mean? HOT DISCOUNTS.

And it gets even better: as a special introductory offer for KidStyleFile readers, Carli at La-La Baby is going to give you all a FREE GIFT with purchase! She’s keeping it a secret as to what, so you’ll just have to buy something to find out what it is. Going by her range of products it’s guaranteed to be gorgeous! Just enter KSFGIFT in the Comments box at check-out - too easy. Offer ends 15 August 2008.

La-La Baby’s range of designers is fantastic. Besides their own La-La Baby line accessories, baby shoes, stationery and toys, we’re also talking about Annabel Trends Tippy Toes and Babytalk, Oobi Baby, Eternal Creation, Miriam Berenson, Chookleaf, Bella Tunno, Ouch! Baby, Babu Ladies, Googoo, Willow and Finn, Itsy Bitsy, Bella Tunno, Look at the Wall, Greetings by Chapel Press, Huggalugs, Kideko, WallCandy, Independence Studios, Bud by Design Room, The Source, Usborne books, Uchi, and coming soon, Chalk n Cheese.

PouchMISS organiser - babylicious blue, $36.95 $29.95
Alphabet frieze, $24.95
La-La Baby lime car bell toy, $12.95
La-La Baby watermelon bay slippers, $18.95
Chookleaf chocolate frizzle shoes, $54.95 $47.95
Chookleaf red and pink crown shoes, $54.95 $47.95
Kideko ‘Monster’ single bed set, $139.95 $95.00
KeeKee Rabbit Doll, $27.95
La-La Baby hair clips - see the full range here
Huggalugs ‘Rocker’, $16.50 $14.50
Huggalugs ‘Jazz’, $16.50 $14.50
Luxury Duck ‘Moroccan Duck’, $10.95 $9.95
Kideko ‘Love’ single bed set, $139.95 $95.00
Annabel Trends ‘Superstars’ socks, $19.50 $17.95
Ouch! Baby thongs in pink, blue and yellow, $11.95 $8.95

La-La Baby also have extremely competitive shipping charges, with registered post of orders over $150 absolutely free! Get the full story on delivery here.