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Today’s post written by Miki

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Eternal Creation has long been one of my most coveted brands.  Bright, interesting colours and patterns, beautiful, child friendly shapes, and the most delightful back story.  Who wouldn’t want clothing for their kids that not only looks stunning but is also ethically manufactured in the Himalayas by an expat Aussie?

It’s always one of the brands whose new season collections I’m most excited to see, and to my great delight I’ve just discovered it online at Three Little Owls – www.threelittleowls.com.au.  And  oh my goodness me, the new collection is divine. I adore this boys wool jacket, and this cord pinafore for little girls is so incredibly sweet.

There are lots of other new things at Three Little Owls, not least their brand spanking new website!  It’s so easy to use and the layout is sleek and appealing.  Well done to them!  And to go with the new website are loads of new season collections arriving instore. Besides Eternal Creation and the snuggly Huckleberry Lane pyjamas which have already landed, we can expect brand new Sooki Baby, Marquise, Monster Baby and lots more any day now.

To celebrate both the new site and all the new collections hitting their shelves, Dimity and her team at TLO are giving us 15% off store-wide (*excluding gift vouchers) until 9 March 2010.  This fab discount includes the new stock arriving and the huge sale category, which already has selected pieces from Baobab, Gaia Organic Cotton, Eternal Creation, Infancy and Purebaby, to name but a few, up to 40% off – which means up to *55%* off using your handy dandy redemption code, ‘KSF03‘ at checkout.

Three Little Owls offers even more than that on a daily basis.  For starters we’ve got a weekly special on a different product each week (see no.3 below for this week’s), a gift registry to make everyone’s lives easier, and a fantastic newsletter with exclusive previews, specials and competitions. Sign up to never miss a trick.

The prices below reflect the 15% discount.  Enter ‘KSF03′ at checkout; code expires at midnight on 8 March 2010.

1. Storksak Elizabeth Nappy Bag, $399.00 NEW!  minus 15% = $339.15
2. The Wall Sticker Company – Tree Silhouette, $170.00 NEW!  minus 15% = $144.50
3. Hurphy Durphy Seat Belt Buckle Guard, $29.95 $20.95 minus 15% = $17.80
4. Eternal Creation Tie Back Dress – Alicante, $58.95 $44.95 minus 15% = $38.20
5. Baobab Kimono T – Flower, $34.95 $24.95 minus 15% = $21.20
6. Gaia Organic Cotton Grandpa Hoodie, $34.95 $24.95 minus 15% = $21.20
7. Gaia Organic Cotton Blue Stripe Cuffed Pant, $29.95 $20.95 minus 15% = $17.80
8. Huckleberry Lane Car Pyjamas, $39.95 $27.95 minus 15% = $23.75
9. Baobab Baby Girl Pant, $26.95 $18.95 minus 15% = $16.10
10. Albetta Romper – 3 Little Boats, $41.95 $31.95 minus 15% = $27.15

Three Little Owls stock Aden & Anais, Albetta, And The Little Dog Laughed, Annabel Trends, Alimrose Designs, Artee Supplies, Babymoov, Baby Banz, Baby Legs, Baobab, Blabla, Bluebird & Honey, Books To Wear, Boon, Cheeky Monkey, Clean Shopper, EcoBaby, Eleganter, Eternal Creation, Fiesta Crafts, Fish Lilly, Forwalls, Gaia Skin Naturals, Gaia Organic Cotton, Heimess, Hess Spielzeug, Hurphy Durphy, Huckleberry Lane, Infantino, Imse Vimse, Infancy, Itsy Bitsy, Jack & Lily, Jock & Tilly, Korimco Toys,  Kumquat, Little Joey Organics, Little Tasoro, Lotus Linens, Monkey Do, mamapapa, Marquise, Mill & Mia, Minimonkey, Nice4Neez, Noo Designs, Nurtured By Nature, Peanut Shell, Pop Maternity, Snazzy Baby, Star & Rose, Storksak, Paper Eskimo, Pepperpot, Polkadot Papoose, Purebaby, Read With Me, Ring O Rosey, Taia, The Wall Sticker Company, Tiny Tribe, Toys Pure, and Walnut.

For standard size parcels Three Little Owls offer flat rate shipping of $7.50 Australia wide, and orders $150+ are delivered FREE of charge Australia-wide. International orders are warmly welcomed. See the Three Little Owls FAQ section for full details.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Through I would love to keep this new little treasure trove of mine a secret, it is with sheer delight that I make some introductions today. So, without any further ado, dear KidStyleFile readers meet May and her beautiful boutique Trunk Show Kids – www.trunkshowkids.com.au. I have that warm fuzzy feeling you’re going to be new best friends!

As a mother of two little girls, May has first hand knowledge of how difficult it can be for busy parents to get out on the hunt for that often elusive bargain. Stocked full of designer samples, factory seconds and end of season stock all at heavily discounted prices; Trunk Show Kids really is a little piece of shopping heaven for the modern parent!

There is serious drool factor going on for me as I relay the list of designers found at Trunk Show Kids. You’ll find Babymel, Bee and Tree Nursery, Bluebird & Honey, Chalk n Cheese, Cocoon Clothing, Cocoon Couture, Cried Wolf, Heavenly Creatures, Infancy, Llum, Moppit, Right Bank Babies, Sooki Baby, Storksak, Sudo, Three Little Trees, Tiger Tribe, Tkxi Surf. And just wait till you feast your eyes on the prices!

Quite literally, every designer is a highlight. But today, special mentions go to Sooki Baby at 50% off and organic baby wear by talented Melbourne mural artist Jane Reiseger. Her label is called Bee and Tree Nursery and it looks luxuriously soft.

You will also find a very special collection of Llum (which is a current hit in the Hoolywood ‘A’ list of parents) at Trunk Show Kids and it really is a very special collection. My favourite is the Llum Sunset – Lily Pond. Check it out at picture #10 below.

Plus (because I know some of you have been waiting for it ) the hottest items currently on offer at Trunk Show Kids are the Baby Change Bags by Babymel and Storksak. Oh yes! At 50-70% off, these bags are high end fashion and quality without the expensive price tag. My favourite two bags are both from Storksak.  The Storksak Emily is just divine. And though I would  choose to have it in Pewter, Angelina Jolie has been seen sporting the black one!  The Storksak Elizabeth is my other favourite.  I love the look of it, and heads up if you are a working mum: this bag has room for your laptop as well as mountain of things we need for little ones.

At Trunk Show Kids, May has taken out all the stress, effort and inconvenience of bargain hunting – all that’s left for us is the fun!  You can shop by brand, or shop by gender and age, all with the cutest little trunk icons to boot! KSF and TSK – you’ll be BFF in no time!!

1. Chalk n Cheese Daisy June Frock -Coral Pink – rrp $79.00 at TSK just $35.00
   
2. Three Little Trees Jarrah Nappy Pants – rrp $37.00 at TSK just $6.00
3. Babymel – Amanda Black Poppy – rrp $129 at TSK just $70
4. Sooki Baby Dog Ate It Tee – rrp $24.95 at TSK just $12.00
5. Right Bank Babies Reversible Skirt – Lemon Dot – rrp $59.95 at TSK just $29.00
6. Cocoon Clothing Stripe Shorts w Salmon Trim – rrp $34.95 at TSK just $12.00
7. Sooki Retro Terry Short – rrp $26.95 at TSK just $13.00
8. Storksak Elizabeth – Tan – rrp $399 at TSK just $200
9. Storksak Emily – Pewter – rrp $229 at TSK just $120
10. Llum Sunset – Lily Pond – rrp $44.00 at TSK just $35.00
11. Sudo Leon Shirt – Black – rrp $54.90 at TSK just $27.00

Trunk Show Kids ship Australia wide for the flat fee of $7.50 and to New Zealand for $9.00.  See the Shipping & Returns Page for full information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Looking for Leander, Stokke, Storksak, Silver Cross, Baby Bjorn Active Carrier, Bugaboo, Mamas & Papas, Grobag, Mountain Buggy or Phil & Teds on the cheap?  Look no further!

Minimee – www.minimee.com.au – do below rrp prices on top-brand prams, furniture, baby bags, feeding and eating related products, cots, bedding, gifts, homewares and toys every day of the week, so it’s always worth shopping there, but right now it’s practically obligatory: you can save 15%-50% on *everything* in store!!!

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

Don’t hang around, make your move now!

Minimee ship for very reasonable charges. Read the full details here.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Still looking for the perfect outfit for Christmas day for your little Master or Miss? Never fear, The Rocking Horse- www.therockinghorse.com.au – is here, and with what you’ll find on sale in store, you’ll be rather glad you waited until now!

Savings in the up to 50% off sale section, while stocks last, include designer kids style from Little Leona by Leona Edmiston, Baoab, Bebe and Bebe Jnr my Minihaha, Itch Design, Small Paul by Paul Frank, Chook Leaf, Sooki Baby, Teeny Mee, Bloom, Bud, Tiddles and Chich and Moppit (both faves of one Suri Cruise) and more still, and Storksak on sale comes to the rescue for mamas looking for a chic new bag to ring in the new year with.

Be swift, before these goodies are gone, baby, gone!

The Rocking horse stock a fab range of baby and kids designer toys, clothing and accessories, including Baby Talk, Baobab, Bebe by Minihaha, Billie Shoes, Blabla, Blink Designs, Bloom, Boon, Bud by Design Room, Children of the Revolution, Chook Leaf, Cocoon Couture, Danish By Design, Eggling Hatch-a-Plant, Fergus Ferry Books, Fred & Friends, G for George, Gertie & Me, Heavenly Creatures, Industrie Kids & ABCD Industrie, Isoki, Itch Design, Kikkerland, Little Bird, Little Leona, Mama Mio Skincare, Minihaha, Minimink, Mink Plush by Tomfoolery, Moppit, Noo Designs, Oh Baby London, Oobi Baby & Kids, Plan Toys, Pooki & Co, Present Time, Puggy House, Rondeau Industries, Seed Organic, Small Paul by Paul Frank, Something Blue Cakes, SOOKI baby, SPATZ Dummy Clips, Storksak, Tahlia by Minihaha, Teeny Me, The Rocking Horse, Thomas & Friends, Tiddles & Chich, Tippy Toes, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Vice Versa, Walnut, Well Spotted, Woof by Minihaha and Zephire Generation.

The Rocking Horse charge from $4.95 for delivery. Orders $250+ are shipped FREE, Australia-wide. Check The Rocking Horse full postage charge schedule here. The Rocking Horse welcome international orders.

Today’s post written by Miki

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

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

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

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

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

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

Today’s post written by Miki

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Wow, so many stunning new products at The Infant Boutique – www.theinfantboutique.com.au!  Vikki has been celebrating the store’s 3rd birthday by going to town on sourcing new products, and I’m loving what she’s come up with.

The first items I just have to mention are the new prints by Miriam Bereson.  Based around some of the more delightful and whimsical animal collective nouns, the prints are striking and modern, and either singly or as a group are perfect for a nursery, child’s bedroom or playroom.  And at only $15.00 each they’re an incredibly cheap and cheerful decorating solution!  See below for ‘A Float of Crocodiles’ and ‘A Memory of Elephants’, but instore you’ll also find flocks of birds, parliaments of owls (who knew?!), and a symphony of colourful animals.

And speaking of whimsical, how about the new toys Vikki has sourced from French brand Ebulobo?  The fuzzy little wolves and bears in this collection are bound to become your child’s favourite new playmates.  I particularly like the Louloup Wolf Play Set, which includes one very greedy wolf and his stomach contents: a pan, a mobile phone, a chicken bell, a pig squeaker and a Little Red Riding Hood. But of course.

Heading back to interiors, and there’s a couple of stellar new bedding collections to look at. The Paper Dolls range from DwellStudio is one of those designs which is just as perfect for a tween girl as it is for a baby – modern and simple, it will grow with your child.  Along with several accessories, it’s available in a cot set and a single bed duvet set.

Also new in bedding is a collection from Copenhagen-based RosenbergCph, which features bold prints and glowing colours.  These sets will make a spectacular feature in your child’s nursery, adding a touch of that über cool Scandavian feel. There are cot sets and bed sets available, along with baby bags and one very groovy hoody.

And while we’re looking at bedding, consider the new wrap from Love Me Baby, the ‘Wrap Me Up’.  It’s the only wrap on the market designed to swaddle the baby with their arms up, the way they naturally sleep, enabling the baby to self-soothe while still remaining comfortably snug.  I think it might be just what my two-month-old Houdini needs!

To celebrate The Infant Boutique’s 3rd Birthday, Vikki, proprietor of TIB, is giving KidStyleFile readers a FREE GIFT with all orders until midnight 2 November 2009.  Enter the code ‘happybirthday’ at checkout to join in the celebration!

PS We interview Vikki of The Infant Boutique recently. Click here to meet her and find out more about her beautiful store.

1. DwellStudio Duvet Set – Paper Dolls, $266.00
2. Collective Noun Print – Crocodiles, $15.00
3. Collective Noun Print – Elephants, $15.00
4. Ladybird 2-in-1 Shampoo – Tangled Hair, $14.95
5. Little Leona Hayley Hearts Maxi Dress, $94.00
6. StorkSak Gigi Bag – Glimmer Slate, $299.00
7. Ebulobo Louloup Baby Wolf, $26.00
8. Wrap Me Up – Grey, $39.95
9. Sirch Sibis Doll Stroller, $299.00
10. RosenbergCph Baby Bedlinen – Ming Stripe Lilac, $120.00

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

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

Today’s post written by Leah

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I’m a working mumma, a real life ‘Metro Mum’, who finds it difficult to factor in time for such things as Christmas shopping between my everyday juggle of caring for two wonderful kids and a career in the corporate world.

For that very reason, when I walk into my local department store and see the Christmas decorations up in October I start to hyperventilate! Where am I going to find the time to buy something for everyone that is special, stylish, innovative ande functional?? Enter Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au.

Metro Mum’s immense range of products has instantly relieved my pre-Christmas present buying anxiety and I’m quietly relieved that, for once, I will have all my presents bought and wrapped early.

Strolling through Metro Mum’s pages I was absorbed in the rich quality of the wares, and amazed how the one shop has unearthed items for everyone in the family including the often forgotten Dear Husband (I’m thinking the Annabel Trends Apron that reads “Where there’s smoke, there’s dad” and the Playsam Wooden Yoyo to remind him of his youth). It’s like Santa’s workshop….and Tamara and Francine at Metro Mum are the elves!

In time for the creation of your 2009 Christmas List, Metro Mum are exclusively offering all KSF readers 15% off storewide (excluding already reduced stock and furniture) until 16 October 2009 with code ‘KSF1009′. And to top it all off Metro Mum are giving away 2 of the Limited Edition Harley Trunki’s this month! Click here to enter!

Here’s my Metro Mum Christmas list for 2009 – I’ve even included MY wish item just in case anyone was wondering what to get me (hint hint, hubby!). Keep your eye on the ‘New This Month’ section at MetroMum, as new products are arriving regularly for Christmas.

1. Limited Edition Harley Ladybug Trunki: Sure to make holiday travel that little bit easier $85.00 LESS 15% = $72.25

2. Puggyhouse Cardboard Castle have just arrived in Australia!  100% recyclable, Easy to assemble and then fold away for storage. Sure to engage every childs imagination as they colour and decorate their way to becoming the king of their very own castle! $59.95 LESS 15% = $50.95

3. Playsam Yoyo (silver): Scandinavian in design and made from solid wood, the Playsam Yoyo is a wonderful keepsake for any child of the 80s! $22.00 LESS 15% = $18.70

4. Ellie Bellie Christmas tutu Reversible so your little princess can update her outfit with a quick flip. TUTUS ARRIVE END OF OCTOBER PREORDER NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. Sizes 0-2yrs and 3-6yrs: $79.99 LESS 15% = $68.00

5. Ital OKO Trike How cool is this trike? Made in Italia with 9 saddle and handle bar adjustments and sunshade. $170.00 LESS 15% = $144.50

6. Plan Toys Baby Walker Comes complete with funky blocks for kids to stack and build.and a handle specifically made to enable adjustments as your child grows. $100.00 LESS 15% = $85.00

7. Zuny – Limited Edition Abby Elephant Bookend (Blue) Lovingly hand-made with amazing attention to detail, Abby the Elephant comes complete with a numbered stainless steel name tag, a birth certificate, a cardboard forest landscape setting and is breathtakingly gift boxed. $69.00 LESS 15% = $58.65

8. Puggyhouse Cardboard Rocket These incredible cardboard toys have just landed in Australia! $49.95 LESS 15% = $42.45

9. Green Toys Green Toys Inc. makes an awesome line of classic children’s toys constructed from recycled plastic and other environmentally friendly materials. check out the gorgeous Tea Set which consists of 17 pieces of BPA Free plastic tea set pieces. $55.00 LESS 15% = $46.75

10. NEW Storksak Elizabeth Leather Quilted Bag. A gorgeous hand-quilted buttersoft cowhide leather nappy bag which is both functional and stylish! $679.00 LESS 15% = $577.15

For all your in vogue parenting products, 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, 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, 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 Angela

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Five years ago Charmaine Papallo came up with a unique concept: to create beautiful bouquets as new mother and baby gifts.

How is this idea unique? The bouquets are made of useful items like onesies, socks, bibs, hats, and more, skilfully fashioned into look-a-like floral arrangements, dubbed ‘Baby Buds.

No more water, wilting or waste: these attractively presented arrangements are celebratory and practical.

Since it’s inception Baby Buds – www.babybuds.com.au – has blossomed into a full-grown ‘giftopia’ offering Baby Gift Bouquets, Gift Occasions, Sibling Gifts, Baby Toys, Luxury Services, Baby Clothes and Linen, Baby and Parenting Books, Baby Care and Lotions, Baby Gift Vouchers, Pregnancy Gifts, Baby Keepsakes, and First Christmas Gifts (take note: Chrissy isn’t that far away now!), from brands including Bobux, David Fussenegger, Babymel and Storksak as well as the Baby Buds house brands.

A stand out for me is the new Baby Buds ‘Jungleloo’ range of baby toys, a very appealing range of puzzles, rattles, soft toys, blankets and giftware in gentle colours. I cannot resist the beautiful fabrics used for the softies and blankies, and the single piece puzzles are so beautiful you just want to reach out and touch them!

The four different Jungleloos puzzles’ combination of shapes and animals would make a lovely gift as a set (and at $10.95 each you don’t have to break the bank to give it!)

Baby Buds currently have a sale on selected stock of up to 50% off, while stocks last. You can also save a packet by becoming a Baby Buds Buddy subscriber – it’s free, and each month you get access to a new range of exclusive discounts – sign up here, and reap the rewards.

A. Babymel Amanda Nappy Bag – $129.00 (just $103.20 for Baby Buds Buddy subscribers until 30 September 2009)
B. Baby Buds Unisex Summer Bib & Bodysuit Gift Box – $27.95 24% off now $21.00
C. Jungleloos Plush Toy – Owl – $31.95
D. Jungleloos Animal/Shape Puzzles – 4 designs – $10.95 each
E. Jungleloos Baby Rattle – Monkey – $14.95
F. Jungleloos Owl Door Hanger – $24.95 each
G. Jungleloos Animal Blankie Blanket – 3 designs – $22.95 each
H. Baby Buds Sporty Baby Boy Gift Box – $62.00 30% off now $42.00
I. Bobux Star Sandals – $35.00 50% off now $17.50
J. Baby Buds Sporty Baby Girl Gift Box – $62.00 30% off now $42.00
K. Bobux Nomad Boot in Pink – $45.00 50% off now $22.50

Baby Buds charge from $7.00 for Express Post delivery postage Australia-wide. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Anna

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This week Dimity from Just Ripe – www.justripe.com.au has two big reasons to celebrate; the arrival of her precious new little baby, and her fabulous baby store Just Ripe turning one, and, boy: does Dimity know how to make the special times special!

You, dear KidStyleFile reader, have been invited to join the celebrations in style: starting today you can make the most of a special birthday discount of 15% off storewide! That includes already discounted sale items. Woo Hoo!!  This birthday offer is valid until midnight 16 August 2009.  Enter coupon code ‘KSF-bday’ at checkout to redeem.

As a mum, Dimity has intuitive good taste and stocks a beautiful range of products for all things baby.

Everyone loves to share in the arrival of a new baby, so if you have “welcome to the world” card you need to send, check out great range of Paper Eskimo Greeting Cards stocked by Just Ripe – they are so sweet.

Or you might like to hide away a pair of hand knitted booties from Alimrose as you wait for the stork to deliver your special bundle.

With 15% off now would be a great opportunity to purchase that special something you’ve had your eye on for a while – I love the Storksak Emily Nappy Bag in Chocolate, and the KSF birthday discount brings it down to just $169.15.

Of course the huge sale section is a must-see destination, chock-full of bargains waiting to be snapped up.

Just Ripe also has new season stock arriving just around the corner so be on the lookout for it. In the meantime, enjoy the party

1. Paper Eskimo Greeting Cards – Congratulations – Special Delivery $3.95 less 15% = $3.35
2. Gaia Organic Cotton – Little Men Trouser Charcoal $34.95 $26.21 less 15% = $22.26
3. Storksak Emily Nappy Bag – Chocolate $199.00 less 15% = $169.15
4. Gaia Organic Cotton – Daisy Chain Bell Pant Red $44.95 $33.71 less 15% = $28.65
5. Infancy Pinafore Dress – Denim $38.95 $29.21 less 15% = $24.81
6. Baobab Bambi Bodysuit $34.95 $26.21 less 15% = $22.27
7. Infancy Hooded Dress – Charcoal $48.00 $36.00 less 15% = $30.60
8. Albetta Bikini – Gingham Melon $29.95 $22.46 less 15% = $19.11
9. Alimrose Booties – Hand Knit Blue $24.95 less 15% = $21.20
10. Eternal Creation Striped Playsuit $48.00 $36.00 less 15% = $30.60

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Today’s post written by Angela

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Being a twin-mama I am always on the look out for clever products that cater for a life with more than one child. The right product can make the difference between calm organisation, and frustrating chaos.

With twins I often feel that a team of sherpas is the only solution to our gear challenges (and no doubt parents who move from one to two, or more, kids, feel the same way), but I am happy to say that I have found something that I have found the perfect DIY arrangement.

It’s the Babymel x2 bag, which is actually *two* bags which can be clipped together, or separated, as needed.

My kids may not be babies anymore, but the X2 really spoke to me. I often get indecisive about bag colour choices, but the X2 lets me have the best of both worlds: you can choose black/black or black/red. With an international trip imminent, and a new bag needed (and organisation being the key to happy travel), I was keen to give it a go, and so snapped one up (in black/red – yay!)

The X2 bags are a nice size at 26cm high,  44cm wide and 12cm deep. The exterior fabric is a soft thick matt synthetic, which holds up well under use in both the functionality and looks stakes. It is also fully wipeable in the event that you need to clean it.

It features two magnetic closure pockets on the outside face of one of the sides, and an insulated pocket at one end. Inside it features one large velcro closure pocket along one side, and two elasticised pockets on the other. The inner lining is camel coloured which makes it easy to see what you are doing.

The bags come with two of everything you need: shoulder straps with their unique innovative stroller attachments, and two change mats (which I’m thinking would also be a good surface to sit on in the event of wet grass).

The genius of these bags is the way they clip, and unclip, together easily. This is great when parents need to head off in two directions, or on days when you are taking more or less gear. For me, I use one bag for my gear, and one for the kids: no more rummaging around!!

I also really love the clips that attach the shoulder strap to the bag; they are super-easy to operate, and I find them very useful to attach shopping bags to when I need to be fully hands-free.

Although the price for the Babymel X2 is budget at $149.00 for the set of two bags, the quality has not been skimped on – Babymel is the diffusion line from Storksak after all!! Buy with confidence!

You can purchase the Babymel X2 bag direct from the Babymel website (they charge $15.00 flat for courier delivery, Australia-wide). Check here for Australian/New Zealand stockists, here for US stockists, and here for UK/Europe stockists.