Today’s post written by Anna

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True to the sound of it’s name Yooneek – www.yooneek.com.au (pronounced ‘unique’) is a unique new store with it’s finger on the pulse when it comes to highly innovative and stylish products. Yes, Yooneek is one of those stores that has the serious ‘it’ factor going on!

You won’t find anything at Yooneek that doesn’t have ‘it’: that magical infusion of function and style, a little bit of quirk and of course the best of the best in quality – many products boast an original European design.  This an emporium of funky wares designed to bring happiness and ease to modern life, home and outdoor living spaces – with prices that don’t induce “guffaw, cough, splutter” when you glance at the price tag!

The doors are being flung wide open at Yooneek with a sale of up to 65% off the RRP of selected brands in their Kids Department. Discounted brands include some KidStyleFile favourites like:  WallCandy, Trunki, Kipiis, KidsonRoof, Automoblox, Boon, Bilibo, Playsam and Wheely Bug. This fantastic sale continues only while stocks last until 31 March 2010.

Starting from as little as $20, this sale is a fantastic opportunity to snap up some WallCandy to decorate your nursery, child’s bedroom or playroom. Included in the sale is the best-selling Season shown at number ten below, and the new design called Smarts – a 3 step art program designed to enhance newborn and infant cognitive development.

Meal time at our house has always been a fairly messy affair. But with an independent 14 month old now in the mix; let’s just say things have gone to a whole other level! I am constantly reaching for a bib, and really, whatever is closest to minimise the damage! Enter Kipiis bib clips to my rescue – designed to transform a napkin, kitchen towel or cloth nappy into a convenient, instant bib. This very clever product is currently on sale at Yoonneek -  25% off in fact!

Christmas saw a new addition in our little family, her name is ‘Harley’ and she is simply delightful! On a recent interstate holiday, she was the talking point for every adult near us in the airport, and she provided some much needed entertainment for our three little ones. I just love the entire Trunki range, and Yooneek is a great place to stock up on all things Trunki for any upcoming holiday adventures. Trunki ride on-luggage is currently 10% off at Yooneek. Plus new products just arrived are the Trunki Holsters for adding some H2O for your travels, as well as the Saddlebag – with one twist this cool messenger bag doubles as a comfy saddle for your Trunki. So thoughtful and so funky!

Last, but not certainly not least, and in fact exclusive to Yooneek, are the unique, limited edition Raplapla dolls. These contemporary rag dolls are made by Erica Perrot from Canada.  Raplaplas are simply charming creations. Each one is a character, with a magnificent smile, ready to come alive and play with  plenty of scope left for your little one’s imagination. My favourite is ‘Tim’ a little more Clark Kent than Superman – he is just too cute for words!

There is lots to peruse at Yooneek. When you’re all done checking out out all the fabulous finds in the Kid’s Department, skip on over to play in the rest of the store for some unique home wares and gifts to spoil yourself with.

1. Trunki ‘Harley’ $89.95 on sale for $81.00
2. Boon – Frog Pond$69.95 on sale for $55.00
3. Trunki Holsters $15
4. Kipiis bib clips $15.95 on sale for $11.95
5. Automoblox $54.95 on sale for $45.00
6. Raplapla dolls ‘Lison’ $75.00 (gift boxed)
7. Raplapla dolls ‘Tim’ $75.00 (gift boxed)
8. WallCandy Smarts $55.00 on sale for $50.00
9. WallCandy Chalkboard Animals $99.95 on sale for $55.00
   
10. WallCandy Season $99.95 on sale for $85.00
    
11. Trunki Saddlebags $25.00
12. WallCandy Count $79.95 on sale for $45.00
    

Yooneek stock some truly unique products from the following range of designers: Automoblox, Bilibo, Boon, Bucket ina bag, Candela, Danny Cheung, Dekoop, DesignByThem, Doorganizer, Dosh, Driinn, Flux, Innermost, Isa Toys, Joseph Joseph, Kidsonroof, Kipiis, KOR ONE, Lamy, Magppie, Mobilet, mysmartpac, Nanda Home, Nuance, Peek-a-box, Pension Fur Produkte, Playsam, Plus D, Pulpo, Raplapla, Side By Side, Spike, Tea Forte, The Laundry Bag, The Teaspot, Travelpac Design, Trendform, Trunki, Wall Candy, Wetnoz, Wheely Bug and Wild and Wolf.

Yooneek use Fastway Couriers and Australia Post for delivery. Freight is a low $8.00, delivering anywhere in Australia. See the Customer Care page for full shipping information.

Today’s post written by Leah

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My focus this week is preparing not just my son, but myself as Master R embarks on his very first day at preschool in the first week of February. He is excited. I am (quietly) nervous and attempting to busy myself with preparations to make sure I am he is ready.  Of course I need to pick out the perfect bag, lunch box, water bottle….and a few little knicknacks for rewards and the like to reinforce his ‘big boy’ behaviours on the day. Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au has everything I need to help the big day go off without a hitch.

First on my list is the Cubeo.  What a brilliant idea! This little product provides children with a visual reminder of what they need to do each morning, what to pack in their bag, what chores to do…well whatever you want them to remember really with 80 reusable stickers which features a range of items and extracurricular activities. It comes in 4 different colours to suit any child (I think green for us!) and is the right size for little hands.  The Cubeo is perfect for developing independent organisation skills and can be easily clipped onto a schoolbag.

A drink bottle is an essential piece of kit, and I am a big fan of the Fashion Hydration Thermos range, having originally purchased a bottle a few years back prior to their Australian arrival (and it’s still going strong!).

Both preschool and school can be tiring. Our kidlets little bodies require refuelling during the day to ensure that they can continue to concentrate, learn and have fun. Essential to every school day is a well packed lunch which isn’t crushed or too warm. Metro Mum has a range of lunch boxes to suit every budget and need.  You could choose one of the funky Thermos insulated lunch bags with soccer balls or butterflies, or for major cuteness factor, a BusyBee Friends “Quackie” Duck Lunch Bag.

Metro Mum are currently having a New Year Sale with up to 70% off selected brands, including Allerhand, Foogo Thermos, Isoki, Trunki, Paper Eskimo, Mini Monkey and more, while stocks last. KSF Readers score a bonus for shopping at Metro Mum,  of course! For the next 48 hours you can receive FREE postage on your order Australia-wide (excluding furniture items). Enter discount code ‘KSFship‘ at checkout until 28 January 2010 to redeem.

What else is new at Metro Mum? Check out the delightful new Dandelion range which is made from organic, natural and recycled materials: very cool gear! Also, you can win stuff! Swing by and throw your hat in the ring for the prizes below.

1. Win an ultra cool Trunki (on my wishlist for Easter travel). All you have to do is click here.
2. For a chance to win 1 of 2 $50 Gift Vouchers join the Metro Mum Facebook page. You can also WIN a Munchee Mug – become or be a Metro Mum fa on Facebook, and add a comment under the thread on the Metro Mum Facebook page for your chance to score this prize: HURRY – Winners will be announced at 10 PM tonight!!

1. Cubeo $19.95
2. Dandelion - Organic Cotton Ring Stacker $58.00
3. Dandelion – Organic Cotton Shape Sorter $58.00
4. Thermos Fashion Hydration Bottle Was $34.00 NOW $30.00 (Blue Flower, Purple Flower, Butterfly)
5. Allerhand Lunch Bag / Backpack (Pink) Was $39.95 NOW $33.96
6. Isoki – New Insulated Munch Bag (Zahara) Was $39.95 NOW $34.99
7. Thermos Funtainer Insulated Lunch Bag (Sports) $12.50
8. Trunki- Limited Edition Harley Ladybug Was $88.00 NOW $80.00
9. Minimonkey baby sling (Red) Was $79.00 NOW $63.20
10. BusyBee Friends “Pengpeng” Penguin Backpack Was $49.95 NOW $43.96

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, Ebulobo, Ellaroo, Ellie Bellie, Elodie Details, Emotion & Kids, Fatboy The Original, Fertile Mind, FLATOUTbears, Foogo by Thermos, FunPod, Giimmo, Happy Mais, Hello Babe, Il Tutto, IntelliGender®, Isoki, Kanoe, Kiddie Food Kutter, Kids Kitchen, KidsonRoof, Kipiis, Language Littles, Learning Tower, Leander, Leisure Learning, Lilbird, Little Beetle, Little Kitchen, Little Sprowtz, LittleOneBaby, Luna Lullaby, Lupi Lu, Melobaby, Metro Mum, Mia Bossi, Milk & Tickles, MilkBar, Mini Bilibo, Minimonkey, Mishi Design, Mojo, Mokopuna, Mothers Minder, Munchee Mug, My Plate-Mate, Nest, Nuance, Nurseryworks, Ocho, Oeuf, OnTray2Go, Oti, Paper Eskimo, PeeWee & PooToo, Playsam, Prego Planner, PuggyHouse, Qtees, Scout, Seed Organic, Snugabub, Storksak, Totem, Trunki, VisualGram, Vulli, Wall Candy and Zuny.

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

Today’s post written by Miki

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Without a doubt, Mel at The Hip Infant – www.thehipinfant.com.au – has one of the best eyes around when it comes to choosing new stock.  Her store’s motto (‘If you can’t find it, it’s not hip enough for us to stock’) certainly rings true when you look through the vast array of stylish, beautiful and… well, hip products!

Take Ella & Otto, for example.  One of my very favourite interiors brands from the UK, they’ve recently branched out into organic babywear and Mel is now stocking their adorable babygrow with the matching accessories.  The striking stripe/print combination and modern monochrome colourway makes this outfit a very hip addition to any baby’s wardrobe – not to mention the cute antler hat!

And then there are the fantastic new Skidders!  Seriously hip, these funky little sock-shoes are perfect for new walkers, and even for older toddlers and kids to wear on tiled or wooden floors. They come in a great range of patterns for boys and girls, and look incredibly comfy.

TheMae fabric wall stickers are a truly stunning range, and Mae is getting all festive coming up to Christmas with a new Christmas Tree wall sticker. These are fantastic, because not only are they a super stylish decoration for your walls, but you can pull them down and put them up again year after year without it damaging the wall surface.

I’m also ever so pleased to see the latest Limited Edition Trunki to arrive in Australia in stock.  Harley the Ladybug is the latest Trunki to hit our shores, and seriously people, how hip is he?!  Kids all over the world love Trunki – my son and Angela’s daughters are among the Trunki fans – for their fantastically practical, fun design.  Who wouldn’t love a ride-on wheeled suitcase that can be taken onto planes as hand luggage and entertains kids of all ages during long waits in airports?!

To celebrate the bevvy of new stock just in at THI, proprietor Mel is offering FREE SHIPPING Australia-wide on all orders over $65 until the 31 October 2009. Just enter the code ‘KSF-HAPPY’ to redeem.

1. Ella & Otto Organic Baby Grow, $36.95; and matching hat, $21.95
2. Trunki Limited Edition Harley The Ladybug, $89.95
3. Pirate Pete’s Potty, $14.95
4. Skidders Shoe Socks – Rockets, $32.95
5. Usborne ‘That’s Not My Fairy’ Touchy-Feely Board Book, $14.99
6. No3No4 Sock Doll – Zebra Multi Stripe, $44.95
7. Hip Stuff Family Doll Puzzle Set, $24.95
8. Tiger Tribe Magnetic Play Book – Transport, $19.95
9. Tiger Tribe Drawstring Bag – Owl In Tree, $19.95
10. Love Mae Fabric Wall Stickers – Christmas Tree, $39.95

For the hippest infant products around, The Hip Infant stocks from the following list of brands: Aden + Anais, Alimrose Designs, Alex Toys, Alphasketti, Annabel Trends, Babylicious, Baby Einstein,Baby Legs,  Bbox, Belly Art, Billie Goat Soap, Blabla, Blik Wall Graphics, Bluebird and Honey, Brio, Bobble Art, BUD, Candela, Cheeky Monkey, Chilli Kids,  Coco & Eli, Crocodile Creek, Cuddlefish, David Fussenegger, Dwell Studio, Elegant Baby, Evetribe, Fiesta Crafts, Flensted Mobiles, Fleurville, Foogo By Thermos, For Walls, French Bull, Funtainer By Thermos, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Gijmmo, Goki, Green To Grow, Haba, Heimess, Hip Stuff, Honey Sticks Love Mae, ID Tee, Infancy, ITZBEEN, Janod, JellyCats, Jewel Queen, Kathe Kruse, Keptin Jr, Kiddopotamus, Kristy Clayton Art, Lima Bean, Little Einsteins, MELOBABY, Milestone Press, Milk & Co Baby, Minimonkey, Oeuf NYC, Oricom Baby Monitors, Olli & Pop, Ouch, Plum Baby, Present Time, Printspace. Pure Baby, Qubies, Rockabye Baby, Rondeau Industries, Sambellina, Sigikid, Simple Gorgeous Storage, Skip HOP, Snugglebum, Sparkle T, Teeny Me, The Hip Infant, The Hip Infant Limited Edition Basics, Tip Top Joey, Tippy Toes, Tiger Tribe, Tommee Tippee, Toys Pure, Trunki, Wall Candy Arts, Wee Gallery.

The Hip Infant charges a flat rate of $8.50 for Australia-wide shipping. For all details please see the delivery page. International orders are warmly welcomed: head to International Orders page for full info.

Today’s post written by Miki

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How freakin’ *cute* is this?!  Our favourite little wheeled travel suitcase brand, Trunki, have just released their third new limited edition design, and this one sets new standards for adorableness: helloooooo Trunki Gruffalo!

Yep, you guessed it – based on the much-loved children’s books by Julia Donaldson, the new Trunki has terrible tusks and terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws…  Luckily he’s also so goofily sweet that every child (and their parents) will fall head over heels in love with him!

While we’re on the topic of Trunki, I’ve discovered that the Trunki website has some brilliant FREE resources for those travelling with kids. Download colouring in pages, travel journals, Trunki postcards and all sorts of other activities to keep the rugrats occupied while they’re on that plane, train, bus or car.  The activities have all been created in collaboration with Lizzie Newell, a Quality Advisor for Early Years with over 20 years’ experience in early years education, and they’re all totally FREE! Super!

No word yet on when we’ll see Trunki Gruffalo in our neck of the woods, but we’ll let you know as soon as he is in sight. In the meantime enjoy the eye candy!

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 Leah

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A Trunki ride-on suitcase is an absolutely essential part of any travelling child’s kit, whether that travel is abroad or just to grandmas. You won’t find a cuter or smarter way to transport your child’s belongings…or your child, for that matter!

Featuring an internal pouch and strap to keep contents safely secured, locking catches, a teddybear seatbelt; carry handle, and a Trunki passport which can be filled with exciting downloads, the Trunki is a light 1.7kg, yet incredibly robust, constructed of adult-standard hard shell plastic with an 18 litre capacity.These adorable ride-on suitcases meet carry-on baggage requirements and can effortlessly be pulled along with a tot onboard, resting tired legs and averting the inevitable “am I there yet?” questioning.

I’m pleased to announce that the latest limited edition Trunki design has landed in Australia: introducing Harley the Lady Bug now available at Haggus & Stookles – www.haggusandstookles.com.au.

An absolutely gorgeous addition to the Trunki family – bright red with black dots, which we all  know makes for a zippy journey to your destination as red always goes faster- Harley is sure to make for a stress free trip.

In celebration of Harley’s arrival, Haggus & Stookles are offering KSF readers  a free personalised luggage tag for every Trunki Harley purchased valued at $12.95. Enter code KSF-HARLEY in the coupon section of checkout to redeem your free luggage tag. Haggus & Stookles will contact you so that you can choose your tag design and provide the details to be printed onto it. Offer valid until 20 October 2009.

If you’re planning a trip anywhere be sure to check out the Haggus & Stookles Kids Travel Blog for a wealth of information on how to make travel with kids stress free, holiday destination reviews, and fabulous travel activities to keep the kids happy (and yourself sane) while in transit.

Limited edition Trunki Harley – $84.95.

Haggus & Stookles stock an array of products to make your life out and about with kids a breeze, including: 4 My Earth; Aden & Anais; Adore-A-View; aka Pipik; Alex Toys; Allergy free passports; Allerhand; AllyKat; Amadeus; Annabel Karmel; Annabel Trends; Baa Baa Blind; Baby Mel; Baby Nation;  Baby Sherpa; Baby U; BabyWedge; Bags & Boxes; Bazoonai Kids; Bebe au Lait; Bella Tunno; Bobble Art/Rush; Boo Boo Buddy; Brolly Sheets; Bubbaroo; Built NY; Chick Pea; Dad Gear; Danish by Design/Minui; Design Go; Djeco; Dripstik; Drop Buddy; Easyfeed; Ellaroo; Envriosax; Envirotrend; Fit & Fresh; Fridge to Go; Gaia Skin Naturals; Go Home Junior; Goldbug; Goober Baby; High Road; Houdini Stop; Hurphy Durphy; Infantino; Infoband; Innate; Irony Homewares; JazSlings; Jelly Cat; Kaboodle Bags; Kiddysac; KidsAlert; Kipiis; Kozy Koala; Kozyepi; Littlelife; Lollipop Monkey; Longitude 151; Made by Mums; Medibuddy; Melissa & Doug; Moochie-Mo; Munchee Mug; My Little Seat; myBagTag; olli&pop; OnTray; Oobi; Petit Jour Paris; Pigeon; Playgro; Pure Wipes; Scrunch; SIGG; Skip Hop; Snug as a Bug; Stick ‘n Go; Storksak; Stuffit; Swan & Sparrow; Tantrums; Tatyourtot; The Bag Tag Studio; The Mummy Hook; Thermos; Tiger Tribe; Trunki; Vanchi; Woobee

Postage and handling is $10.50 via receipted post.  Express post within Australia and International registered post are available. Insurance is optional. See the Haggus & Stookles site for more details.

Today’s post written by Angela

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The Trunki children’s wheeled suitcase is one of my all time top product picks for kids.

Trunki’s design is so clever – it makes great use of international plane hand-luggage dimensions, robust – it’s hard shell is identical in strength and durability to adult suitcases, it is a true sanity saver in airports as kids have a built-in ride on, which can also be a towing device for tired little ones, and it is just so darned *cute* with a stable of adorable characters to choose from.

Trunki aren’t stopping with their design genius, and recently unveiled BoostApak, a revolutionary hand-luggage approved child’s backpack and booster seat in one, at the Kind + Jugend tradeshow in Germany.

Constructed from durable hard plastic and ergonomically designed to protect growing spines, BoostApak can be used by children from 4 to 11 years, and ensures you’ll never be short of a booster seat when on holiday or at school pickup again. BoostApak can also be used as a handy booster seat when eating out.

Featuring unique patented fold-out seat belt guides, high-visibility horns and reflective trim, removable cover for cleaning and an ID tag, the BoostApak is one well considered piece of engineering.

Trunki BoostApak will be available to purchase from March 2010. We’ll update you on where you can buy when it arrives. In the meantime check out the pics and video below.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Our favourite little wheeled suitcase with personality is back in a brand new incarnation for the Northern Hemisphere’s high summer 2009. Please give a big friendly KidStyleFile welcome to Trunki Harley, the brand-new Ladybug-styled Trunki.

Made to the same high standard as this year’s other special edition Trunki, Trunki the Tiger, Harley has two carry handles on his back, and like all Trunkis, he allows his little owners to pack, carry, drag and ride on their own luggage.

Trunki have recently brought out a whole host of accessories too, including the fantastic Trunki Saddlebag which doubles as both a cute, kid-sized messenger bag, and a comfy saddle for your Trunki complete with stirrups! Ingenious!

While neither of these products is available in Australia yet, we’ll let you know as soon as they are. Also keep your eye on Aussie Trunki stockists Metro Mum, Ekidna Kids, The Hip Infant and Haggus and Stookles, and check the KSF All Current Offers section before purchasing to see if there are any discounts that will help you out.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Regular KidStyleFile readers will be used to us waxing lyrical about the wonder that is the Trunki.

After all, both of Angela’s daughters and my son have Trunkis, and we just wouldn’t be without them – in fact, Alex loves his Trunki Towgo so much that he insists on it staying in his bedroom with his toys: no getting packed away in the cupboard for this little suitcase!

For those who aren’t familiar with them, Trunkis are adorable little ride-on suitcases aimed at 3-6 year olds (although any kid over 18 months should have one in my opinion).  An English brand, they are designed with a whole host of kid friendly features, and they make long waits in airports and stations a million times more bearable.  They can also be used as cabin baggage on flights.

Last year Trunki brought out a limited edition model: Frieda The Cow.  Frieda sold like hotcakes in all over the world, and as a result of her popularity, Trunki have now released a new limited edition model:

Introducing Trunki Tipu!

The Trunki Tipu the Tiger model isn’t expected to land in Australia until May 2009, but – trust me – he will sell out fast when he does! You can pre-order Tipu the Tiger at Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au where he will retail for $89.95.

If you’re interested in purchasing Frieda The Cow, or the Trunki Terrence, Trixie or Towgo models, check out Ekidna Kids, The Hip Infant and Haggus and Stookles as well as Metro Mum, and scope the KSF All Current Offers section to see if there are any discounts that will help you out.

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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It’s getting very, very close to the cut-off times for ordering your Christmas presents online, but you’ll be glad to know that you’ve still got a couple of days up your sleeve at The Hip Infant – www.thehipinfant.com.au.

Mel at THI knows that her customers need to be sure of delivery by Christmas Eve, and so she’s set her cut-off ordering time for Monday 22nd December (that’s two days from now) at midday AEST.

It goes without saying though, that the earlier you order the better.  Make sure you order early (like, now) if you want big items, as by Monday all orders will need to be sent in Express Post satchels in order to make it to you on time.

So what to order?  There are sooooooo many choices at The Hip Infant that I barely know where to begin!

Well what I will tell you is that Santa sent me a Trunki Towgo from The Hip Infant just last week!  Needless to say I was overjoyed, and I was amazed how fast delivery was, especially given that I’m in New Zealand.  Thanks Santa – *mwah!*

I also want to point out The Hip Infant’s Wall Graphics which featured on my Christmas Top 10 List. The hot air balloons are my pick, but also do check out the beautiful Love Trees which are available in pink and blue.

The Hip Infant’s Basics Range is a surefire winner, and it’s a favourite of mine for gifting; always goes down a treat.  And it’s just got better: the Limited Edition THI Basics Range features adorable appliques which will perfectly suit your bub over summer.  They’re so affordable too!

You can still place orders for ID Tees until 3pm AEST tomorrow (20 Dec).  These stunning personalised tees are always a hit – kids love personalised items, and the ID Tees are stylish as well which means Mum is happy too!

For those who are on a bit of a budget this year – let’s face it, who isn’t? – or for those who’ve already bought the ‘big presents’ and now just need stocking stuffers and smaller gifts, I strongly recommend paying a visit to the Gifts Under $25 category.  Mel has helpfully put it together to make shopping a breeze and with around 180 gorgeous products in there you certainly won’t lack for choice!

Shop at The Hip Infant before Christmas Eve, spend more than $50.00 (before postage), and you’ll receive the cutest little tape measure: super handy when shopping online as you need never order the wrong size for your kids again!

Even better, you’ll also receive 15% off all purchases over $50!! Enter ‘KSF’ at checkout by Christmas Eve to claim this great discount.

Remember that you can take 15% off these prices AND receive a free gift simply by making sure your purchase is $50 or more! Offer ends 24 December 2008.

1. Alex Toys Tub Squirters – Jungle, $14.95
2. Kathe Kruse Ikabab Rattle ‘Wuff’, $32.95
3. The Hip Infant Wall Graphics ‘Up, Up And Away’, $39.95
4. Trunki Towgo, $69.95
5. Candela Night Lights – Blue/Green, $99.00
6. The Hip Infant Limited Edition Nappy Pants Set – Pink Bird, $34.95
7. Present Time Monkey Doorhanger – Lime, $14.95
8. Bud Luxury Duck – Bloom, $10.95
9. Bobble Art Drink Bottle – White Spot (BPA Free), $19.95
10. Tiger Tribe Mix-A-Pix Funny Faces, $19.95
11. The Hip Infant Limited Edition Romper – Aqua Owl, $28.95

The huge range of brands stocked at The Hip Infant includes Aden + Anais, 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, Bobble Art, BUD, Built NY, Bump Buddy, Candela, Cheeky Monkey, Christmas Ideas, Coco & Eli, Cuddlefish, David Fussenegger, DiddleDumpling, Dirty Laundry, DwellStudio, Elegant Baby, Elodie Details, Eyetribe, Fiesta Crafts, Flensted Mobiles, Fleurville, Foogo By Thermos, For Walls, For Windows, French Bull, Funtainer By Thermos, Gertie and Me, Gifts Ideas Under $25, Giimmo, 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 Einsteins, Little Joey, Little Twig, Liz Knits, Milestone Press, Milk & Tickles, Mill & Mia, Minimonkey, Mitty James, Mon Ange, Mum To Mum, My Child, Oeuf NYC, OUCH, Peanut Shell, Present Time, Pure Baby, Rockabye Baby, Rondeau Industries, Room It Up, Sigikid, Simple Gorgeous Storage, Skip HOP, Smirk Kids, Snugglebum, Snugzeez, Teeny Me, The Hip Infant Basics, The Hip Infant Birthday tees, The Hip Infant Limited Edition Basics, The Hip Infant Sneakies, The Hip Infant Wall Graphics, Tiger Tribe, Tippy Toes, Toys Pure, Trunki, Wall Candy Arts, WalRUs, and Wee Gallery.

The Hip Infant charge $7.50 postage Australia-wide.  All orders are shipped via Courier or Express Post.