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Today’s post written by Anna

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Ok, I admit it…I am a just a wee bit baby crazy! I just love tiny babies and squeal with delight when I hear news of a new arrival in the world.  So today, feel free to squeal with me, because Heather and Raj from Babies and Kids – www.babiesandkids.com.au are proud to announce a new arrival of their own — their new bricks and mortar store in Yarraville, Victoria! Yay!

Since they are moving their gorgeous range from a warehouse to the new store, Heather and Raj are having a big clear out to make room fitting out and showing off all their delights.  So while they do all the hard work – we can have all the fun!

Babies and Kids currently have 10-20% off top brands Bacche, Bright Bots, Max and Tilly, Minihaha, Bebe, Pink Chicken, Uttam Kids, Gaia Organic Cotton dresses, Baobab, Eternal creation, Books To Wear, ohme ohmi, Toetum, Minymo, Tiny Minymo and Yunginz shoes. PLUS on top of this, KSF readers are being offered a further 10% off store wide.  So that’s up to 30% off some current season stock!  This offer continues through until 1 January 2010. Enter discount code ’santasale’ to receive your extra 10% discount.

If you are looking for a great buy, you might want to check out the new petite pettiskirts from leading brand Opsy Daisy Baby. They are perfect for wearing everyday — even to creche, kinder or school. The petite pettiskirt is lined, and although it has half the amount of fabric of the original pettiskirt, it retains all the softness, swishiness and beauty of the original pettiskirt.  Plus it’s a little more affordable too.

They also stock the very fantastic Peekaboo Bags. I fell in love with these on a family holiday earlier this year.  I couldn’t believe how captivated my little nephew was with this delightful toy – he was busy the whole flight!  The only drama that unfolded was with his older cousins who were whiny because they wanted a turn! If you have some long trips to do over the holiday season, or you need something to entertain a little on in a restaurant  these come highly recommended from me.

Prior to the proper fit-out taking place in January, Raj and Heather are aiming to set up temporary camp at the store (which will be located at 81 Gamon Steet Yarraville, Melbourne) for pre-Christmas sales by Monday December 14.  Contact Babies and Kids by phone on 1300 853 096, or shoot them a quick email to confirm that they are operational before you rock up.

Prices quoted in red below are only applicable with special KSF code (see above) until 1 January 2010.

1. Oopsy Daisy Baby Red Dot Petite Pettiskirt ( 2,4 and 6 years) $54.95 less 10% = $49.45
   
2. Plum Gumdrop Shortall (000-0) $44.85 $35.85 less 10% = $32.25
3. Toetum Red Tiered Frill Dress (1-4 years) $49.95 $44.95 less 10% = $40.45
4. Minymo Sleeveless Elena Dress (2-8 years) $49.95 $39.95 less 10% = $35.95
5. Toetum Deer Tee (00-4 years) $34.95 $31.45 less 10% = $28.30
6. Peekaboo Bag — Everything A to Z $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
7. WOOF Walnut Linen Blend Pant (0-3 years) $52.95 less 10% = $47.66
8. Pink Chicken New York Sasha Dress (12 months to 6 years) $79.95 $67.95 less 10% = $61.15

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

Babies and Kids charge $7.65 flat fee Express Post delivery Australia wide. Orders over $100 are shipped FREE, Australia-wide. International orders are welcome: delivery charges are $15 to New Zealand, and $20 to the rest of the world. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Twinkle, Twinkle, shoppers! Today we bring you 5 star news from the fabulous Babies And Kids – www.babiesandkids.com.au.

For 5 sparkling days, Babies And Kids are offering KidStyleFile readers a fantastic store wide discount of 15% off! This is on all the style you can find in store: all new season stock and all sale stock – the lot! Simply enter code ‘ksf15′ at checkout before midnight Monday 16 November 2009 to make the most of this offer. Orders over $75 also receive a complimentary box of Honeysticks Crayons.  And the good news hasn’t stopped yet today; you also have until 30 November to go in the draw to win one of two Toetum outfits valued up to $60. To be in the running, simply include any item from the Toetum range in your shopping. Also be sure you sign up to the Babies And Kids newsletter (on the site homepage) to be in the running for a $1000 Christmas hamper.

Babies And Kids are excited to announce they are now stockist of Oopsy Daisy Baby Pettiskirts (a small and exclusive club!). Stock should arrive very soon, so make sure you pre-order one now (and because I know you’re dying to ask, yes, your KSF discount code does apply to your pettiskirt pre-order!!)

As I put my children to bed last night I realised I will need new summer PJ’s – and in a hurry! So I was so please to find New Jammies from the US at Babies and Kids. For boys there are the cute golf, soccer designs and then of course, who could resist the  the ‘apple of my eye’ design for your special little someone?!

Toetum is another great label found at Babies And Kids. My favourite of the range is the Boy Fishing Tee. And don’t forget you can go in the running to win a Toetum outfit if you purchase an item from this label before the end of the month.

Babies And Kids are certainly going the extra mile this Christmas, with the introduction of their ‘concierge’ service for your Christmas shopping. Simply send an email detailing age, gender and a price range and they will reply with an obligation free list of suggestions…now that’s service!  Put that together with the beautiful FREE gift-wrapping service and all you need to do for Christmas is collect your gifts from the postman and pop them under the tree.

You can also join the B&K Baby Club by emailing Heather at B&K with your name, baby’s/ children’s name/s (or due date). You’ll then be sent reliable info on babies and kids health and development  – Heather is an experienced medical and health journalist with many contacts among leading medical experts, and articles are reviewed for accuracy by the appropriate authority.

*Prices quoted in red below only apply with code ‘ksf15′ until midnight November 16, 2009.

1. Bunnykins 3-piece Dinner Set $24.95 with 15% off = $21.20
2. New Jammies Short Sleeved – Soccer Set (2-6yrs) $39.95 with 15% off = $33.95
3. Oopsy Daisy Pettiskirt – Pink & Black (2, 4 & 6yrs) $90.00 with 15% off = $76.50
4. Pure Baby Knitted Dress (00 – 1year) $54.95 $43.95 with 15% off = $37.35
5. Honeysticks Crayons $12.50 with 15% off =$10.65
   
6. New Jammies Apple of My Eye Blanket $32.95 with 15% off = $28.00
7. Toetum Boy Fishing Tee (00-1) $32.95 $24.95 with 15% off = $21.20
8. Toetum Star Ballerina Leggings $15.95 $7.95 with 15% off = $6.76
9. Oopsy Daisey Pettiskirt – Baby Pink (2, 4, & 6yrs) $90.00 with 15% off = $76.50
10. Toshi Military Cap $27.50 with 15% off = $23.40

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

Babies and Kids charge $7.65 flat fee Express Post delivery Australia wide. Orders over $100 are shipped FREE, Australia-wide. International orders are welcome: delivery charges are $15 to New Zealand, and $20 to the rest of the world. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Leah

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

But wait, there’s more!

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

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

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

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

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

What else, you ask?

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

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

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

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

Today’s post written by Miki

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There’s something really thrilling for me about discovering a new store on the kidswear scene, it gives me a thrill each and every time as I dive in to make wonderful new discoveries. I have been lucky enough to do so today: ladles and jellyspoons, allow me present to you the oh-so-fabulous new store, I Want Fabulous – www.iwantfabulous.com.au.

As soon as I hit upon I Want Fabulous I was hooked, and if you look at their list of brands you will understand why!  Knowledgable and fashion-savvy Katie at IWF stocks a fabulous (of course!) range of boutique Australian brands, including Toetum, baobab and Skeanie among other KSF faves, and she is also the exlusive stockist of some seriously cool overseas brands, like Scandinavian labels UBANG babblechat (their silly tights are pictured below, too cute!) and MALA, and Redfish Kids from Canada.

I have fallen particularly head over heels for Danish label Urban Elk. Their signature moose print can be found all over their pieces; FABULOUS! I’ve always had a bit of a thing for moose (mooses? moosi? moosums?) and this particular print has really grabbed my imagination.  Urban Elk also have an adorable dachshund print and next season’s collection will feature lions and ladybirds too!  Katie plans to stock their full range from next season, so keep your eyes peeled for new stock arrivals – this is a brand to watch; it has already developed quite a following, and is being snapped up fast at IWF.

While browsing at I Want Fabulous, be sure not to miss the Fabulous Seconds & Sales category.  In here you’ll find lasts-of-lines, and pieces which have minor imperfections (clearly stated so you can be sure of what you’re buying) at super-bargain prices.  It’s worth checking in often so that you don’t miss a cheap – and fabulous! – find.

Katie is giving KSF readers a special introductory offer to her wonderful store: take 20% off store-wide (excluding the Fabulous Seconds & Sales category) until 30 June 2009. Whoopee!!  Enter ‘KSF told me’ at checkout to score this fabulous discount. Enjoy!

Prices highlighted in red below are valid until 30 June 2009 with code ‘KSF told me’.

1. Elk Print Sweater by Urban Elk, $84.95 $67.96
2. Vintage Denim Karate Pants by Redfish Kids, $54.90 $43.92
3. Teal Outdoor Coat by MALA, $159.95 $127.96
4. Red Corduroy Dress by Ida T, $84.95 $67.96
5. Turquoise Silly Talkie Tights by UBANG babblechat, $39.90 $31.92
6. Purple Mooseprint Long-Sleeve Tee, $49.90 39.92 and Dog Print Sweater Skirt, $59.95 $47.96, both by Urban Elk
7. Lucky Dress by Redfish Kids Clothing, $99.95 $79.96
8. Red Monkey Tee by UBANG babblechat, $79.90 $63.92
9. Brown Mooseprint Long-Sleeve Tee by Urban Elk, $49.90 $39.92

I Want Fabulous’ full range of brands includes: Ida T, Toetum, baobab, SKEANIE, Sweet Peanut, Urban Elk, Danefae, UBANG Babblechat, Redfish Kids and MALA.

I Want Fabulous sends all orders via Registered Post for $8.00 Australia-wide, while all orders over $150 are posted for FREE. International orders are welcomed. Please see the Shipping & Returns page for further information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Earlier this year at the KidsInSTYLE tradeshow I met up with the team from Queensland-based Toetum – www.toetum.com. Chiu Lee (pronounced chew lee) and her team impressed me greatly with their passion and vibrancy: they were a stand out exhibit for me.

Toetum’s debut collection for infants and toddlers is colourful, exuberant and unique thanks to a collaboration of talented individuals (I am besotted by Nadine’s Chagall-esque illustration, and the imaginative colour of Jodi’s graphic art).

I hope you enjoy ‘meeting’ Chiu today, and learning a bit about Toetum. Toetum are on my watchlist of fine Australian designers: expect big things!

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Tell us a bit about your background

I began my own fashion agency business when I was 22 and have run that for the last 15 years. Prior to that I studied fashion in the US. I’m now a mother of two, and incorporate my love of business and yoga with spending time with my kids, Lucy, 4 and Max, 6 months.

Tell us a bit about Toetum

I’m head designer for Toetum, and also in the Toetum family are Kate, Jodi and Nadine.

Kate is a recent graduate of the Queensland University of Technology’s Fashion Design degree (and she also has a degree in economics: handy!). Kate’s previous experience is in womenswear so she’s really enjoying the different challenges that working with childrenswear brings.

Jodi, our clever graphic designer who, despite not having children herself, has a natural affinity for designing and illustrating for children (she’s even illustrated a children’s book!)

Nadine (Sawyer) is an artist with a background in floristry and interior design. Nadine’s work appears on some of our garments and is the result of our first collaborative project.

How did you all meet?

Some would say it was the universe lending a hand in bringing us all together – it was such a natural evolution!

The collaboration with Nadine came about after I saw and loved one of her paintings on the wall at a friends house.

Kate started as a work experience student during her last year of study, and now works with us full-time.

Jodi was initially employed to develop the branding for the label. That collaboration worked so well that we asked her to help develop part of the artwork for the range.

What is your business ethos?

At the core of Toetum is the idea of working together, like a clan or tribe. Our name comes from ‘Totem’ which stands for family or clan so that really is the essence of Toetum.

I think the main reason we work so well together is that we share the same ideals and values and are passionate about a lot of the same things – accepting, sharing and embracing different cultures, creativity and the arts.

We all believe in the concept of Toetum as a vehicle to present these ideals to the general public who we hope will then share them with their family and friends.

What are you loving for your kids right now?

I can’t live without my Bebedelice (1, below) – with Max starting solids recently, I can steam and puree until my heart’s content! Our Raff and Lulu Playmat (3, below: no longer available in blue spots, pink spots available as pictured here) goes everywhere with us – love it! My Bubbaroo Joey Pouch (2, below) has been perfect for Max as the nights are cooling down. Rachael Gleeson’s homeopathic remedies for kids (5, below), are fantastic! Mini Metalicus for Lulu (4, below) – she will only wear clothes that stretch, so we live in Metalicus and lots of layers. I am also madly in love with these cute as a button Chinese dragon baby slippers (6, below; purchased by Chiu in China – buy similar here).

What’s coming up for Toetum?

We believe in helping our own community and at the moment it’s all about jobs so we’re in the process of organising for a portion of our range to be made locally. By purchasing inputs and employing patternmakers and machinists locally we hope to do our bit to help those affected by the current employment situation.

We accept that to produce locally and pay award wages, retail prices will have to be higher than product made overseas so we really hope the public appreciates this and show their support for the Australian industry by viewing their purchases as a contribution to building jobs in their community.

In terms of product, we’re about to launch our “Toetum Friends” and “World Kids” ranges which we’re really excited about!

You can buy Toetum direct from the Toetum website. Alternatively shop Toetum at I Want Fabulous – www.iwantfabulous.com.au: they have an extensive range of Toetum designs, and are also offering $10.00 off your order for a limited time only. You can view the complete list of Toetum stockists here. Please check individual stores for shipping and delivery information.