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Post written by Miki
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Newborns are such precious little souls. Among the host of delectable features is their delicate soft-as skin. As a parent you just want them to be comfy and cosy at all times.

It’s not always easy to find practical yet beautiful clothes for them though - who wants to be fiddling with awkward fastenings at 3am or let their baby be irritated by scratchy inner seams?

Luckily for everyone with (or expecting) a newborn, there’s now The Hip Infant Basics Range which is everything you could want, and better yet, it’s genuinely affordable!

Mel at The Hip Infant - www.thehipinfant.com.au - is offering fab KidStyleFile readers special deal: spend over $50.00 on the Basic Range and receive a free matching Teddy Hat (value $14.95), or spend over $100.00 on the Basic Range and receive a free matching long-eared bunny (value $19.95).

Enter KSF-TED for the hat and KSF-BUN for the bunny. Offers end 31 July 2008. View the original post on this offer for more pics and details.

Ok, now that your newborn is clothed it’s time to have some fun in the sale section. There’s so much to choose from in there - a great range of Mill & Mia, Benny Boy, Smirk, Pure Baby, loads from Infancy, Mitty James, Mon Ange, Moppit, Ouch and more.

There are also nappy bags on sale from Fleurville and Skip Hop, and some brilliant prices on the rarely discounted Peanut Shell baby slings!

Have a browse through and stock your cart with stunningly discounted goodies

The Hip Infant stocks a massive range of designers including *takes a deep breath* AKA Pipik, Albetta, Alex Toys, Alimrose Designs, Anna & Sally, Annabel Trends, Anne Claire Petit, Baby Einstein, Baby Legs, Babylicious, Benny Boy, Bical, BlaBla, Blink Designs, BUD, Built NY, Bump Buddy, Cheeky Monkey, Christmas Ideas, Coco & Eli, Cuddlefish, David Fussenegger, DiddleDumpling, Dirty Laundry, Elodie Details, Eyetribe, Fiesta Crafts, Flensted Mobiles, Fleurville, For Walls, For Windows, French Bull, Gertie and Me, Go_Home JNR, Green To Grow, Haba, Heimess, Hip Stuff, ID Tee, Inch Blue, Infancy, Jazzy Toes, JellyCats, JewelQueen, Kathe Kruse, Keptin Jr, Kid Squidgy, Kiddopotamus, Kipiis, Lima Bean, Limo Basics, Little Chipipi, Little Einsteins, Little Joey, Little Twig, Liz Knits, Milestone Press, Mill & Mia, Mini Glow, Mitty James, Mon Ange, Moppit, Mum To Mum, My Child, Oeuf NYC, OUCH, Peanut Shell, Present Time, Pure Baby, Rockabye Baby, Rondeau Industries, Rush, Sigikid, Simple Gorgeous Storage, Skip HOP, Smirk Kids, Snugglebum, Snugzeez, Teeny Me, Tiger Tribe, Tippy Toes, Toys Pure, Trunki, Vessel, Wall Candy Arts, WalRUs, and Wee Gallery. Phew!

Mill & Mia babygrow chocolate stripe, $59.95 $34.95
The Hip Infant Basics Range nappy pants, scarlett & aqua stripe, $14.95
Smirk red pirate man summer tee, $33.95 $15.00
The Hip Infant sneakies in red, $27.95 (sooooo cute!!!)
The Hip Infant Basics Range nightie in scarlett & pink stripe, $29.95
Infancy cargo denim dress, $55.00 $35.00
Fleurville sling tote, gold, $198.00 $148.00
The Hip Infant Basics Range baby grow, scarlett & aqua stripe, $29.95
Hip Stuff yellow bath radio, $36.95 $26.95 (this just made me giggle, but it’s also a quirky gift idea)

The Hip Infant charge $7.50 postage flat Australia wide for Express Post/courier delivery. Orders are dispatched within 24 hours of receipt. The Hip Infant also ships internationally. Please visit the Delivery Info page for full information on shipping.

Post written by Miki
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One of the occupational hazards of KidStyleFile is that I find myself in temptation’s way all too often: so much cool stuff at such great discounts - how could I not buy at least some of it?

My poor old credit card has taken a hammering over the last few months, but you know what? I don’t regret a single one of my purchases so far.

Because I think that’s a pretty solid endorsement of what I’ve bought, I thought I’d showcase some of my favourites today. (I’ve taken my own photos for this, so I apologise for the slightly dodgy photos; hopefully you’ll get the idea at least )

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I love little boys’ clothes. My son Alex (aged nearly one) has a fairly extensive wardrobe, but we do have a few favourites.

I know I rave on about these at every chance I get, but the American Apparel baby rib karate pants are revered in this household. Comfy, stretchy and still really cool looking, he wears them… well, most days actually, now that I think about it!

I always get ours from Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au - because Kat stocks such a great range of sizes and colours and has such kick-ass sales. There’s also the My Child magazine discount code*(see bottom of page) which gives you 20% off storewide!

I’ve bought a few tops from Frock You too - currently Alex is wearing Smirk tees (I love the Smirk designs, it’s my absolute favourite kids tee brand) and Ej Sikke Lej too.

The other favourite top du jour is his Oobi ‘Bella the Martian’ hoodie, which I bought from Fairy Kisses - www.fairykisses.com.au.

Fairy Kisses have a brilliant price on this one at the moment, check it out! The other great thing about this hoodie is that Angela gave Alex the matching Oobi Timorous Beastie: too cute!

Kindy Kamper

The Kindy Kamper - from www.kindykamper.com.au - was another present from Angela (yes, she spoils us rotten). Even though it’s marketed at pre-schoolers it’s actually really great for babies too because it fits into portacots so nicely!

We do a lot of travelling to see our respective families and having the Kindy Kamper has made bedding for Alex a breeze. I just grab the KK and the portacot and that’s it - nothing else needed! The little loops on the bottom of the KK padded base fit over the portacot matress perfectly (they’re adjustable for different sizes of matress too) and the padding in the KK base makes the portacot matress softer too. I can tuck Alex in just like normal, so he’s happy and comfy.

Once we’re home again it’s just as easy. The KK gets flung in the washing machine, then it dries just as well either on the line or in the dryer, and then it’s ready to go all over again.

It’s also Alex’s cot bedding at daycare - no more lost sheets or having to sew name tags on to about eight different items, as the KK covers it all. Couldn’t be easier.

Here’s a photo of the KK set up in my portacot (which is a Phil & Teds T2), and with Alex in it. Please excuse the rather, erm, ‘vibrant’ playroom floor in the background!

Bags

My ISOKI petite traveller (from Ekidna Kids - www.ekidnakids.com.au) goes everywhere with me these days, whether I have Alex with me or not. It’s small enough to be easy for me to take around (not much bigger than a clutch really) but big enough to fit everything a mum could need when she’s out running errands.

I’ve just emptied mine out on the desk, and this is what I fit in it:

Two disposable nappies, a travel pack of nappy wipes, a few nappy sacks, a twin-pack of teething rusks, a little box of sultanas, a muesli bar, a bib, my mobile phone, some cash (sadly not very much), a notebook and pen, my keys and all the cards I use on a daily basis - credit card, EFTPOS card, library card etc. And I still have plenty of room for a bottle and my sunglasses etc.

It’s amazing how much fits into such a little bag!

Another favourite in my nappy bag collection is my Vanchi Carry All Nappy Bag in choc tudor.

The best price I’ve seen on these is at La Toriana when you use the My Child magazine discount code*(see bottom of page) to take 15% off AND get a free gift.

It’s had a hard life, my Vanchi, but I have to say that it’s so well made that it’s taken all the abuse I’ve thrown at it and not batted an eyelash. Once I brushed the smooshed biscuit off it I realised that it actually still looks like new! I love this nappy bag precisely because it doesn’t look like a nappy bag - perfect!

The other bag that really deserves a mention is the Fleurville kids messenger bag, which hails from from Itty Bitty Yuppy - www.ittybittyyuppy.com.au.

Things I love about this bag (besides its obviously gorgeous looks) are its size; small enough that a pre-schooler can carry it, but big enough that I don’t look silly carrying it either, and the unique PVC-free fabric it’s made from. It feels great (really soft but tough) and it’s such good quality.

It also came with an insulated lunch bag which is very handy for being out and about. This is the bag that goes to daycare with Alex as it fits everything he needs for the day: lunch, nappies, change of clothes, bottle etc. etc.

Please visit individual website for product prices and postage information.

* If you can’t get to a newsagent then email Angela; she’s nice and she’ll give you the code

Post written by Miki

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Well, the 35% off store-wide stocktake sale at Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au - is continuing to hot up winter. I’m sure you have scored some great bargains over at Frock You so far, but I’m here to tell you that things are about to get even better!

This is the official heads-up that tomorrow, June 30, Kat from Frock You is giving KidStyleFile readers ANOTHER 5% OFF!!!

That’s 40% off EVERYTHING on the 30th of June! The code is ‘KSF‘, and it applies on June 30 only, so do your research today, and pounce as soon as you can on the 30th to whoop up the end of financial year. (Or jump today if you don’t want to take your chances on stock running out before tomorrow!)

Go crazy! Buy up big! Prices like these are rare so make the most of them!

Score 40% off BabyLegs, Ej Sikke Lej (pronounced “ay-sic-kay-lay”), American Apparel, Amy Tangerine, Elodie & Elvis, Fully Stoked, Itch Design, Little Red, Monster Baby, Moppit, Smelly Welly, Smirk, Tippy Toes, Baobab, Cuski, TomTom and Deadly Girl Couture! Sooki Baby (one of my faves) and Lucca.P are coming to Frock You in July so keep an eye out for them.

The Amy Tangerine tees are so adorable - just ask Suri and Shiloh who both wear them - and the so are the Deadly Girl onesies. How cute is that little ’socialite’ tee? I love it! And the Moppit tees for boys are as hot as ever.

Don’t let the kids get all the good stuff either - at 40% off you can definitely justify getting some new fashion - clothing, accessories and shoes - for yourself too!

Frock You stocks hot threads for yummy mummies from designers like American Apparel, Birds of a Feather, Blue Juice, Dolly Rockers, Fanciulla, GRAB, Little Potty Red Shoes, Living Doll, Mejikuhibiniu, Mermaid Sister, Moe Moe, Nude Footwear, One Teaspoon, Seduce, SUNDAY By Andrea & Joen, Sunny Girl, Tribu, and Vicious Threads. Some good food for though there

To kick you off, here’s a small sample of the gorgeous kids-wear at Frock You:

Clockwise from top left - all prices quoted are after 40% discount is applied:

Moppit sequin butterfly flare tee, $45.00 $35.00 $21.00
Moppit chick magnet tee, $39.95 $23.97
Deadly Girl couture socialite onesie, $39.95 $23.97
Amy Tangerine OMG l/s tee, $44.95 $26.97
Amy Tangerine LOL l/s tee, $44.95 $26.97
Little Red Fifty Paws $49.95 $34.95 $20.97
Smirk ruffle flower baby set, $49.00 $35.00 $20.00
Cuski ‘creamee’ baby comforter, $39.95 $23.97
Amy Tangerine l/s tee, $44.95 $26.97
Smelly Welly strawberry wellies, $39.95 $23.97

Frock You charge $5.00 for Express Post Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free. Check the Frock You site for information on international shipping.

Happy Birthday to….Kat at Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au!! Yes, Kat turned one year older last Friday.

Kat’s still in party mode, so much so, that she’s spreading the love, and warming our winter up with a fab 35% off store-wide until 30 June.

Enter discount code ‘STOCKTAKE’ for 35% off everything.

“Coolies”, as Kat says.

You can say that again, Kat!!

Frock You just gets better and better. Kat is always adding to her repertoire of fine threads for fashion-forward women and babe/s up to 6 years.

Choose from onesies, tees, dresses, pants, skirts, legwarmers, bunny rugs and hats from BabyLegs, Ej Sikke Lej (”ay-sic-kay-lay”), American Apparel, Amy Tangerine (from the US, new and exclusive to Frock You), Elodie & Elvis, Fully Stoked, Itch Design, Little Red, Monster Baby, Moppit, Smelly Welly, Smirk, Tippy Toes, Baobab, Cuski, TomTom, Deadly Girl Couture, with Sooki Baby and Lucca.P coming to Frock You in July.

For Mamas, choose from a super range of clothing and accessories, including jewellery and shoes - ah! Labels stocked include American Apparel, Birds of a Feather, Blue Juice, Dolly Rockers, Fanciulla, GRAB, Little Potty Red Shoes, Living Doll, Mejikuhibiniu, Mermaid Sister, Moe Moe, Nude Footwear, One Teaspoon, Seduce, SUNDAY By Andrea & Joen, Sunny Girl, Tribu, and Vicious Threads.

What’s New and Hot at The Frock?

Cool tees, a whole boatload of them! Dress them up, or down, tees are an all-season easy to wear winner.

Layer them and accessorise them with armwarmers (the Moppit arm/legwarmers come in a range of sizes and are extremely groovy, and for you BabyLegs fans, the current 35% off discount brings them down to a cheap-as-chips $10.72!!), and scarfs for winter warmth.

I love the new and exclusive cute Amy Tangerine tees imported directly from the USA by Frock You, and if you want instant street cred, head straight for the new Gabrial Saynte Tees.

The Gabrial Saynte Free badge and “Baby’s First Mixed Tape”CD offer is still running too, which makes it the perfect time to snap up a bragain, and also get yourself a little Gift With Purchase action The CD contains tunes from the cream of the cool old-skool crowd (David Bowie, Michael Jackson, U2!!) to help kick start your child’s musical education. How cool is that? Personally, I think the BLs worn as arm warmers with the Tees is a stellar look :} Jump straight to the Gabrial Saynte product page.

New Moppit (love their blues: does good things to my brain) and Smelly Welly (their tie-tee with sewn one button detailing is soemthing quite special for the little boys in the crowd) have also just hit the decks at Frock You. And I keep on hearing about the virtues of the American Apparel Baby Rib Karate Pants: available in black, pink, red, navy and lavendar, they are the perfect solution for the lower half in combination with any of these tees.

Clockwise from top left:

Gabrial Saynte ‘Ricky Roma’ Tee $36.00 $23.40 after 35% discount
Amy Tangerine ‘Smiley Face’ Tee $44.95 $29.21 after 35% discount
Gabrial Saynte ‘The Beatles’ Tee $36.00 $23.40 after 35% discount
Moppit Bluebell Georgia Top $44.95 $29.21 after 35% discount
Smelly Welly Chocolate Freckles Tie Shirt $29.95 $19.46 after 35% discount
Moppit Arm warmers/Legwarmers $16.95 $11.01 after 35% discount
American Apparel Baby Rib Karate Pants $22.00 $14.30 after 35% discount
Moppit Bat Tee $39.95 $25.96 after 35% discount
Amy Tangerine ‘Oh Deer’ Tee $44.95 $29.21 after 35% discount

To All the Clothes I Loved Before…

Just had to revisit some of my faves at Frock You. The clothes are still as superlative as before, but the bottom has dropped out of the prices, so if you’ve been lurking, waiting for this moment, don’t be pipped at the post: jump now!

If you are looking for something a little different, head for Ej Sikke Lej; simply the most delightful Scandinavian label. Their fairy-land prints of toadstools and birds are just the thing to get your child’s imagination going, and the Strawberry Skirt’s cred is confirmed in the current edition of uber-cool LMNOP magazine.

On the local front, Moppit is a great Aussie label that gets the balance right every time. I love their ‘Apple’ onesie; it just radiates the essence of a happy baby. The Nigella Hoodie for boys or girls is effortlessly cool, and the Trina Owl Dress is perfect winter style for girls.

Clockwise from top left:

Moppit ‘Apple of Mummy & Daddy’s Eye’ long-sleeved Onesie $29.95 $19.46 after 35% discount
Ej Sikke Lej Bird long-sleeved Tee $28.00 $18.20 after 35% discount
Ej Sikke Lej Toadstool Romper $49.95 $32.46 after 35% discount
Moppit Nigella Hoodie $49.95 $32.46 after 35% discount
Ej Sikke Lej Strawberry Skirt $59.00 $38.35 after 35% discount
Moppit Trina Owl Dress $64.90 $42.18 after 35% discount

Hop on over to Frock You now to score your 35% off before all the goodies are gone, and don’t forget to wish Kat a belated Happy B/Day

Frock You charge $5.00 flat, for Express Post Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free!

It is always a joy to browse around Mummy’s Favourite - www.mummysfavourite.com.au, *the* store for luxe baby and kids products, home-wares, and gifts.

With brands including Alimrose Designs, Mor Cosmetics, Oobi, Anamalz, T2 Teas, Esprit, Pratten, Fish Lilly, Cocoon Couture, Euro Trike, Glass House Candles, Be Genki, Gertie and Me, Noonoo, Willow and Finch, Smirk, Bubbaroo, Laikonik, Milk Wrap, and Whisk and Pin.

The Mummy’s Favourite site is just like visiting your favourite off-line boutique: it’s easy to use, fresh, and filled with totally fabulous products. It’s just a gorgeous, invigorating experience!

Jen at Mummy’s Favourite is preparing to receive lots of lovely new stock, and she’s throwing the doors wide and treating KidStyleFile readers big-time.

Get a load of *this*: items marked with a star are reduced by up to 60%.

Woo! That’s pretty great, huh? SOLD!

But, wait: Jen has just amped the mood even higher:

KidStyleFile readers get an EXTRA 10% off store-wide, including off the already reduced prices.

Yep, that’s up to ***70%*** off selected products, until 31 July/while stocks last.

The magic discount code to enter at checkout is ‘KSF’.

My brain says _DO_IT!!!! And who am I to argue? I’m off to check that the code works (can’t get enough of the Anamalz in this house )

Here are some hot picks to get you in the mood, too. I’m being a tease, and not listing prices today; I think you deserve the thrill off browsing each category on the site to see what treats lie in store.

I’ll give you a hint though: the Oobi Timorous Beasties are just $13.50 (after all discounts are applied), and Anamalz are cheap as chips at just $5.40 (after all discounts are applied). Get the picture? You’re gonna have a field day over there!!

Enjoy, have a wonderful day, and happy shopping

Mummy’s Favourite charge $10.00 postage Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped FREE! International deliveries are charged based on weight and destination. Please contact Jen at Mummy’s Favourite if you wish to send your gift overseas.

In case you have been hiding under a rock, Frock You - Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au - sells the most dynamic and spunky blend of women’s street fashion and accessories, and zesty, fun baby and kids threads you’ll find online.

There’s everything for littles and chickens from birth to 6 years.

Choose from onesies, tees, dresses, pants, skirts, legwarmers, bunny rugs and hats from Ej Sikke Lej (”ay-sic-kay-lay”), American Apparel, Elodie & Elvis, Fully Stoked, Itch Design, Little Red, Monster Baby, Moppit, Smelly Welly, Smirk, Tippy Toes, Baobab, Cuski, TomTom, Deadly Girl Couture, with Sooki Baby and Lucca.P coming soon.

For Mamas, choose from a super range of clothing and accessories, including jewellery and shoes! Labels stocked include American Apparel, Birds of a Feather, Blue Juice, Dolly Rockers, Fanciulla, GRAB, Little Potty Red Shoes, Living Doll, Mejikuhibiniu, Mermaid Sister, Moe Moe, Nude Footwear, One Teaspoon, Seduce, SUNDAY By Andrea & Joen, Sunny Girl, Tribu, and Vicious Threads.

It might be the cold, it might be because Kat’s just got the joie de vivre (or cos it’s my BIRTHDAY!! - It really is. What did I get? Hmm, well a “face cake” for starters…) whatever it is, Kat has decided to pull out all the stops and give us 30% of EVERYTHING at Frock You all this week (while stocks last) until midnight 1 June!!!!!

Ok, now I’m having a GREAT birthday!! (Face cake aftershock is substantially diminished.)

Enter discount code ‘KSF’ for 30% off everything. This brings the prices for these fine products down to ridiculously cheap, so let your credit card rip!!

Is Kat crazy? Well, maybe But in the best possible way!! Love ya Kat!! (Check out Kat’s Frock Off blog too check it out. You will laugh your cotton socks off. This girl’s HOT!)

If you’re still reading then there are a few items of interest that I’d like to alert you to:

New Moppit and Ej Sikke Lej stick is now in store.

Ej is simply the most delightful Scandinavian label. Their fairy-land prints of toadstools and birds are just the thing to get your child’s imagination going, and the Strawberry Skirt’s superlative credentials are confirmed in the current edition of LMNOP online magazine.

Moppit is a great Aussie label that gets the balance right every time. I love their ‘Apple’ onesie; it just radiates the essence of a happy baby. The Nigella Hoodie for boys or girls is effortlessly cool, and the Trina Owl Dress is perfect winter style for girls.

Clockwise from top left:

Moppit ‘Apple of Mummy & Daddy’s Eye’ long-sleeved Onesie $29.95 $20.96 after 30% discount
Ej Sikke Lej Bird long-sleeved Tee $28.00 $19.60 after 30% discount
Ej Sikke Lej Toadstool Romper $49.95 $34.96 after 30% discount
Moppit Nigella Hoodie $49.95 $34.96 after 30% discount
Ej Sikke Lej Strawberry Skirt $59.00 $41.30 after 30% discount
Moppit Trina Owl Dress $64.90 $45.43 after 30% discount

For every pair of Baby Legs you buy, you will get one entry into a draw to win 6 pair of BLs of your choosing.
That means you could buy one pair, and end up with a pair for every day of the week! The more pairs you buy, the more entries you get, and the more likely you are to WIN!
Hop straight over to pick up some ‘Legs.

Free badge and “Baby’s First Mixed Tape”CD when you buy a Gabrial Saynte Tee
Apparently the CD contains tunes from the cream of the cool old-skool crowd (David Bowie, Michael Jackson, U2!!) to help kick start your child’s musical education. How cool is that? Personally, I think the BLs worn as arm warmers with the Tees is a stellar look :} Jump straight to the Gabrial Saynte product page.

Gabrial Saynte “THE THE” Tees are printed on 100% cotton American Apparel tee. Baby sizes (envelope neck) up to 24mths are $23.99 ($16.79 after 30% discount); Kids (crew neck) 2Y-6Y $25.99 ($18.19 after 30% discount). Available in Grey marle in sizes 6/12M, 18/24M, 2Y, 4Y & 6Y.

BabyLegs retail at $16.50 $11.55 after 30% discount

Race on over to score your 30% off at Frock You now before all the goodies are gone!!

Frock You charge $5.00 flat, for Express Post Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free!

Today I’d like to introduce to you to new KidStyleFile weekend contributor, Miki. Miki is mum to 9 month old Alex, and brings her stunning written style and a new perspective on boys gear to KSF. Today’s piece is Part 1 of Miki’s great expose of superb boys gear for less. Stay tuned for Part 2, coming next Saturday.
(PS Part 2 is now available here)

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Do you have a boy under the age of two? Do you struggle to find fun, funky and practical clothes him… without bankrupting yourself? Me too. The good news is that since I discovered KSF I’ve been enjoying multitudes of online stores which not only stock a great range of cool gear for baby and toddler boys, but also have fantastic sales and specials.

Here are a few of my favourites:

Quinn Macool

It’s very difficult to go past Quinn Macool www.quinnmacool.com.au when you’re talking about fresh and fun clothes for little boys, and even more so now that they’ve brought in their new winter value packs starting from $50.00 for jumper and pants. There are loads of options and great savings. In fact, the savings are even better this weekend, as Quinn Macool are having a massive pre-winter sale with 30% off winter jumpers, infant pants and singlets!

Check out these great designs:

‘Beam Me Up, Scotty’ Jumper, $24.46 (was $34.95); Bravo Oscar Yankee sweatshirt, from $26.95; ‘Save Us’ sweatshirt, from $26.95 (most designs available in long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts, and long sleeve and short sleeve rompers). Enter may in redeem code on checkout for your 30% discount on winter jumpers, singlets and infant pants.

Frock You

Ok, I’ll admit it - I’m a Frock You www.frockyou.com.au addict!

My nine-month-old boy pretty much lives in their American Apparel Baby Rib Karate Pants (apparently so do loads of other little boys, given how quickly they sell out!), and the Smirk t-shirts are also a big favourite with their simple, eyecatching designs and bright colours.

Frock You have some great boys’ gear from Baobab (have you seen the dragon bodysuit?) and also from Moppit, who do some of my favourite little boys’ tees.

Pics: Baobab Dragon Bodysuit, $34.95; Smirk ‘Astronaut t-shirt, $34.95; Moppit ‘Sticks, Trucks & Rock n Roll’ t-shirt, $39.95

The Rocking Horse

I have found my all-time favourite beanie here at The Rocking Horse www.therockinghorse.com.au: the Blabla Pocket Beanie in Basil. There is also a great range of the Oobi knits, including the classic ‘Little Bear’ hoodie - little boys in hoods with bear ears are just impossibly cute, but be warned: all the grannies at the supermarket will want to stop you to admire him!

However, I think my absolute favourite products at The Rocking Horse would have to be the Well Spotted tees, as recently featured in (I hope you’re sitting comfortably) Shop 4 Kids, Timeout Sydney, Sydney Morning Herald ‘Fashion Police’, The Age, New Weekly, Sunday Life and Marie Claire. Phew! Great slogan t-shirts, sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. I’m finding it very difficult to choose between ‘I’ll have my people call your people’, ‘Far out brussel sprout’ and ‘I’m small but I know stuff’, and there are loads more besides!

Pics: Oobi ‘Little Bear’ hoodie with bear ears, $39.95; Blabla Pocket Hat in Basil, $39.95; Well Spotted ‘I’m small but I know stuff’ t-shirt, $29.95.

Chic Kids

If you, like me, worry about harsh chemicals on your precious new baby boy’s skin, then have a look at these Sckoon organics at Chic Kids www.chickids.com.au.

They are made from 100% organic Egyptian cotton, so perfect for the delicate skin of a baby. Check out the bodysuits - being in the kimono style they are wonderful for a newborn as it means not pulling anything over his little head (a guaranteed cause for screams, and not just from the baby!)

There are also some great top & pants designs, of which my personal favourite is ‘ZEN cloud’. And don’t forget to register with Chic Kids to get 10% off! Details are here.

Pics: Sckoon Organic ZEN Cloud Long Sleeved Shirt And Monkey Pants, $42.25 (was $46.95); Sckoon Organic Kimono in blue, $19.75 (was $21.95). Prices include 10% discount.

Pastel Pink

It must be said that a store called ‘Pastel Pink’ www.pastelpink.com.au is not the first place I’d have thought to look for boys’ gear. I’m so glad I did though; they’ve actually got some great stuff!

Have a look at the Bebe Marcel range, particularly the romper which is one of the nicest I’ve seen anywhere. And how cute is the David Fussenegger ‘Pirates’ bassinet blanket! There’s plenty more besides these two offerings, so it’s worth having a look for yourself. And remember that KSF readers get 10% off at Pastel Pink! Click here for details.

Pics: Bebe Marcel Romper, $35.95 (was $39.95); David Fussenegger ‘Pirates’ bassinet blanket, $44.95 (was $49.95). Prices include KSF 10% discount.

Kids Gift List

Last but certainly not least, one of my all-time favourite brands is Sooki Baby.

Kids Gift List www.kidsgiftlist.com.au has some Sooki Baby for boys on sale at the moment, so hurry on over and check it out before it all goes! I like this quirky little ‘Cruisin’ romper! (Spot the fluffy dice in the print on the front?)

There are some other great bodysuits and tees in the sale section too - I really love the environmental ones such as ‘I’ll change the world someday’ and ‘Save some green for me’.

Pics: Sooki Baby Cruisin’ Romper, $26.35 (was $32.95); ‘I’ll change the world someday’ onesie, $31.15 (was $38.95); ‘Save some green for me!’ tee, $31.15 (was $38.95)

Check individual sites for postage pricing and details.

Happy Birthday to the fabulous Frock You - Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au and her spunky crew

‘The Frock’ is 1 year old today, and boy, do they know how to party over there!

Grab a terrific 35% off everything store-wide, including just-arrived new season’s stock, at Frock You, today and tomorrow only (19-20 April).

Enter code ‘BIRTHDAY’ at checkout to receive this fab discount. Get in quick, or miss out!

In case you have been hiding under a rock, Frock You is the most dynamic and spunky blend of women’s street fashion and zesty, fun kids threads you’ll find.

Brands include Baby Legs, Ej Sikke Lej (”ay-sic-kay-lay”), Elodie & Elvis, Fully Stoked, Gabrial Saynte, Itch Design, Little Red, Monster Baby, Moppit, Smelly Welly, Smirk, Tippy Toes, and Baobab, and newly arrived Cuski, TomTom, and Deadly Girl Couture.

Baobab Tie Dress $45.95 just $29.86 after 35% discount. I have these dresses for my girls, and they are fabulous. We get so many compliments!!

Baobab Guitar Stud Tee $34.95 just $22.71 after 35% discount. I bought this tee for my nephew. Soft cotton, great cut, too cool!!

Grab this super-cool Ej Sikke Lej (”ay-sic-kay-lay”) Squirrel Tee $25.00 just $16.25 after 35% discount

Annabel Trends Tippy Toes Socks $19.95 just $12.96 after 35% discount. Also available in Jolly Rogers Skull, Baby Jane and Sweethearts designs.

Itch Design Characters and Monster Tees $34.95 just $22.71 after 35% discount.

Cuski Baby and Kid Comforter $39.95 just $25.96 after 35% discount.

For OobiWatchers in the audience, Frock You have received a shipment of Oobi knits including the Cable Knit Booties, Cable Knit Hats, Little Bear Hat with Ears and Knitted Blankets and more. These are the best prices on the Oobi knits you will find. I challenge you to resist the power of cheap Oobi!!!

Oobi Stripey Knit Knee-high Booties $38.50 just $25.02 after 35% discount

Oobi Knit Bunny Rug $46.00 just $29.90 after 35% discount. Available in Pink/Choc and Aqua/Choc

Oobi Applique Hoodie Jacket $29.95 just $19.46 after 35% discount. Available in Pink/Choc and Aqua/Choc

For Mums, indulge in Alice Wears Gold, Allira, American Apparel, Birds of a Feather, Blue Juice, Chip Chop!, Dolly Rockers, Fanciulla, GRAB, Little Potty Red Shoes, Living Doll, Mejikuhibiniu, Mermaid Sister, Moe Moe, Nude Footwear, One Teaspoon, Seduce, SUNDAY By Andrea & Joen, Sunny Girl, Tribu, and Vicious Threads.

Time for some *very serious* news now: Frock You now also stock shoes. Yes!! Frock You has just ratcheted up their armed-and-dangerous status!!

Head on over now, before it’s too late!!

Frock You charge $5.00 flat, Australia wide, for overnight delivery.
For orders over $150.00 postage is free!

Hold on to your hats, because the sale at uber-cool The Hip Infant - www.thehipinfant.com.au - is going to take you from 0 to 100 in seconds flat.

The Hip Infant’s Super Summer Sale has everything going out at under $25 a piece. Oh, boy, oh, boy, oh boy!! Can you believe that all the beautiful products pictured above and below here are all under $25??!! That’s cheap as chips!

The Hip Infant stocks over 85 high end brands including AKA Pipik, Albetta, Alimrose Designs, Anna & Sally, Anne Claire Petit, Baby Legs, Benny Boy, Bical, BlaBla, Built NY, Bump Buddy, Coco & Eli, Cuddlefish, David Fussenegger, Fish Lilly, Flensted Mobiles, For Walls, French Bull, Gertie and Me, Glug Baby, Go Home Jnr, Haba, Inch Blue, Infancy, Kathe Kruse, Kipiis, Little Chipipi, Little Twig, Mill & Mia, Mon Ange, Moppit, Newborn Necessities, Oeuf NYC, Oh Baby London, OUCH, Peanut Shell, Pure Baby, Skip HOP, Smirk Kids, Snugglebum, Tiger Tribe, Tippy Toes, Toys Pure, Trunki, Vessel, Wall Candy Arts, Wee Gallery.

This sale is a veritable treasure trove of goodies. There are over 200 sale products to choose from, and postage for orders over $150 is FREE.

Here’s some of the products I’d like to send a big shout out to:

Albetta Handmade Pirate Babygrow $44.95 NOW $24.95

And, look at these adorable little shoes for teensy toes, just perfect with the Babygrow, Inch Blue Navy Jolly Roger Leather Shoes $44.99 NOW $24.95

Babylicious Real Life Zoo Gooded Towel $39.99 NOW $24.95 Just too cute to go past, this will make bath time so much fun!

Keeping up the animal theme, snap up this bright and beautiful Benny Boy Blue Zebra Tee $40.00 NOW $24.95

This stunning Infancy Ivory Empire Dress $40.00 NOW $24.95. I luurve Infancy. Such soft, quality fabrics and clean designs. Fresh!
Smirk Red Space Shuttle Tee $33.95 NOW $19.95 I want one in my size

Moppit Paris Top, Turquoise, also available in Hot Pink (pictured at top of page) $54.95 NOW $24.95 Unusually beautiful; a style winner.

Anna & Sally Gelato Wrap in ‘Strawberry Cream’ $24.95 NOW $18.95 Perfect for your own little Hip Infant, or as a lovely pressie.

Tiger Tribe ‘Paws’ Alarm Clock $24.95 NOW $14.95 I cannot tell you just how much I need one of these right now!! Novel appeal, with practical application; clever!

The Hip Infant charge $7.50 postage flat Australia wide for Express Post/courier delivery. Orders are dispatched within 24 hours of receipt. Gift vouchers are sent free of charge, as are orders over $150.00.

International orders are warmly welcomed. Read The Hip Infant’s Delivery Information page for more details.