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Post written by Angela

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A cleverly multifunctional piece of furniture that provides a safe platform from which kids can get into the thick of things. Featuring an anti-topple design, and height adjustable platform, The Learning Tower grows with kids from 18 months through to 6 years of age, and is available in a range of cool colours to suit your decor. You can also purchase add-on kits for The Learning Tower: an Art Easel Kit and a Playhouse Kit, which give The Learning Tower an even greater longevity.

The Learning Tower an obvious choice for Christmas gifting. Not only do you have a safe, high quality height adjustable riser for your kids to get in on the cooking action on (who knows, maybe your little tacker will be a future Junior Master Chef?), but because the Play House kit comes with a variety of scenes, you’ll also be treating your child – or grandchild, neice, nephew or little buddy – to a cubby house, puppet theatre and shop! You might also choose to go the whole hog and ad the Art Easel Kit for the ultimate experience. Triple duty furniture: now we’re talking! The Learning Tower retails at $275.00, the Art Easel Kit at $140.00 and the Playhouse Kit at $45.95.

Buy The Learning Tower for Christmas now at Rose & Lily – www.roseandlily.com.au - and receive FREE delivery Australia-wide.  Enter code KSFSHIP at checkout to redeem until 23 November 2010 only.

Post written by Angela

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Let it be known far and wide and shout it from the rooftops that I love books! I love them for me and I *love* them for my kids. Not only are they fabulous vehicles for escapism and adventure, but they are wonderful learning tools that go on for years and years (and generations!).

We have amassed quite a collection, and I can tell you that conventional book cases just don’t cut the mustard in the kid’s book storage department. Most kids don’t start reading well enough to locate books from the title on the book’s spine until they’re at full-time school at least, the only option for little readers to locate their choosen story is to pull all of them out and have a good rumage, usually without any thought of putting them all back.

I have always admired those lovely bookcases in the kids section at the library that stores the book flat against the shelving with the cover facing invitingly outwards, and now there’s a product that offers parents this practicality and attractiveness at home.

The Tidy Books collection from the UK offers the perfect solution for home libraries. Consisting off the Tidy Books Bookcase, a with slimline front facing wall mountable storage for up to 85 books, a colourful, tactile alphabet (panels can be flipped if you don’t want this feature) and front panels that prevent the books from spilling onto the floor, the Tidy Books Bunk Buddy; a smaller version of the book case for upper bunk dwellers, and the Tidy Books Box, which offers a portable book storage option, the Tidy Books collection makes enjoying books – any tidying them up afterwards! – a breeze.

All Tidy Books products are made of wood from sustainable sources, come in a choice of three colour finishes (natural, white, blue and pink) and use water based lacquer to protect your child and the planet. The Tidy Books Bookcase retails for $299.99, Tidy Books Box retails for $169,and the The Tidy Books Bunk Buddy retails for $125.

The Tidy Books range is available to purchase in Australia from Rose & Lily. Buy now for Christmas and receive FREE delivery Australia-wide.  Enter code KSFSHIP at checkout to redeem until 16 November 2010 only.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Clinging to my legs, climbing up onto my lap, or tapping insistently until they are picked up to be part of my ‘up high’ world – little people just love to be in on the action – especially in the kitchen! Cooking with kids is a culinary adventure with lots of benefits, and really I wouldn’t want to give it up – but there are times when fun quickly turns to chaos and I would love something that not only makes cooking a wee bit easier, but that also ensures the safety of all involved.

Just last night, in the midst of the floury fun, as my toddler slipped my grasp and made her way to prime position on top of the bench, my mind flew back to a great product showcased here on KidStyleFile that does all of those things and more: The Learning Tower.

The Learning Tower is an amazing product that comes to the rescue in the kitchen, and really, in every area of the house where little people want to be.  It safely fits 2 children, features an anti-topple design, and height adjustable platform, meaning it can be moved to suit kids aged from 18 months right through to 6 years. This clever product not only comes in a great range of colours, you can also purchase add-on kits for your Learning Tower: an Art Easel Kit and a Playhouse Kit, – transforming your little Masterchef into creating Masterpieces and then on to starring in the Master Role of their very own production!

Right now Rose & Lily – www.roseandlily.com.au have fantastic offer for KidStyleFile readers: a generous 10% off the entire range of The Learning Tower products. Enter discount code ‘KSFAUG10′ at checkout to redeem until midnight on 31 August 2010. This offer translates to a super-fabulous deal when buying the complete The Learning Tower Kit + two add-ons, already a great deal and further discounted with your KSF discount, PLUS, because of Rose & Lily’s sliding scale shipping fees, you’ll also receive free delivery* anywhere in Australia!

PS: If you have The Learning Tower in mind for a Christmas gift, you can purchase now at this great price and Rose & Lily can store for you until you’d like it delivered. How’s that for great service?!

*Discounted prices quoted below are only applicable with exclusive KSF code (read above) until midnight 31 August 2010.

• The Learning Tower $299.00 less 10% = $269.10
• Art Easel Kit $140.00 less 10% = $126.00
• Playhouse Kit $45.95 less 10% = $45.31
  
• The Learning Tower 3 Piece Set $469.00 less 10% = $422.10

Rose & Lily stock fine products from the following leading brands: BabySteps 123, Cold Seat, Tidy Books, Luna Lullabye, Mije, My Plate-Mate, On Tray, Sneakys, Snugabub and The Learning Tower.

Rose & Lily charge $9.00 for postage up to $100, $15 postage for orders between $100 and $199.99, $17.50 postage for orders between $200 and $399.99, with FREE shipping for orders of $400+ Australia-wide. See here for full shipping details.

Today’s post written by Angela

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With the discovery that sleeping babies on their backs significantly reduces the risks of SIDS, there are now a few generations of parent who know just what I mean when I refer to ‘the bald spot’. For those not in the know, this ‘bald spot’ is found on the back of baby’s head and is caused by spending extending periods lying back down. It is often accompanied by a ‘flat spot’, on the back of the head (often referred to as ‘flat head’), again a result of lying on the back – babies skulls, unlike adults, are quite pliable and relatively easy to ‘shape’!

The technical name for ‘flat head’ is plagiocephaly. In the 1970s, the occurrence of plagiocephaly was one in every 300 babies. Today, two in every 20 are affected* (see below for source).

‘Tummy time’ is one method of working to counteract flat head, and involves letting the baby lie on their tummy during supervised sessions. If you’re more determined to take action against the development of flat head at the outset, or you need a strategy to manage positional plagiocephal there is a new product, just released by Australian brand Mije, that can help.

The Mije Baby Head Rest – www.babyheadrest.com.au – provides a soft, supportive mould for a sleeping baby’s head, gently supporting baby’s head and natural head movements, while preventing and counteracting the effects of plagiocephaly.

Made from shape memory foam with a soft cotton cover, the baby-head-rest is not a pillow and does not lift baby’s head. Rather, it provides gentle cradling to eliminate pressure on the skull.

Baby Head Rest is the only head support or sleep positioner to be approved for listing as a medical device with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia, and it is suggested that using the Baby Head Rest from day one can dramatically reduce the risk of baby developing plagiocephaly and the need for corrective treatment, such as helmet therapy, or surgery.

Baby Head Rest is available from the Rose & Lily website for $39.95 + postage.

* Case-Control Study of Neurodevelopment in Deformational Plagiocephaly.  Pediatrics (the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics) published online Feb 15, 2010.  Epidemiology, and Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Children’s Craniofacial Center, and Center for Child Health, Behavior, and Development, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, Washington

Rose & Lily charge $9.00 for postage up to $100, $15 postage for orders between $100 and $201, with FREE shipping for orders of $210+ Australia-wide.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Well lovely ones, if you have a baby or toddler to shop for (or one on the way – yay, big congratulations to you!), before the weekend gets away from you, make a little time time to zoom, zoom on over to the always delightful Rose & Lily – www.roseandlily.com.au.

For the wonderfully generous Michele and Jennifer from Rose and Lily have a fantastic clearance sale on now on Babymoov products. All items are now at least 50% off* with a few items even more! The sale continues only while stocks last. (*Excludes Babymoov Lovenest product)

Form meets function in style with Babymoov.  This brand take traditional baby items, adds the special Babymoov touch and – voila! – we have some extraordinary baby products.

I have always loved the Babymoov Babymoov Hippo Crockery and right now is a great time to buy the sippy cup and the bowl as they are both on sale for just $9.99 each. Ah, so cheap! Buying a couple now to put aside for presents would be a great idea. The sippy cup has a spill-proof valve in it (trust me, it can prove to be invaluable).  The bowl uses anti slip rubber technology on the base and the lid is sealable to keep food fresh in the fridge.  Each piece is microwave and dishwasher safe and super cute to boot!

In the past few years, as more and more of my girlfriends have started making babies, I have hosted and attended more baby showers than I can count. I love them! They are a special way to say “we love you” even before the little one has entered the world. When the time comes, I am all set with an idea I have yet seen at a baby shower thanks to Babymoov. Check out the Babymoov Pregnancy Belly Make-up which holds a whole set of creative possibilities for an upcoming baby shower, or for older children to connect with the sibling they are *patiently* waiting for. Or what a lovely way for a father to connect with his wee little one. Ohh, so many lovely ideas in my mind for this product!

There is lots more to peruse in this sale, so enjoy checking out the pictures of my favourites below, and make your move on these products while they last at Rose & Lily.

1. Babymoov Hippo Crockery – Sippy Cup sale price = $9.99
2. Babymoov Hippo Crockery – Bowl + Lid sale price = $9.99
3. Babymoov Thermo Bottle Rage – Brown Leopard sale price = $19.99
4. Babymoov Insulated Food Bag – Black or Green sale price = $24.95
5. Babymoov Melamine Deluxe Dish Set – Purple Hot Air Balloon sale price = $29.99
6. Babymoov Hawaiian Buddies size/sale price -  S=$12.95, M=$29.95, L=$34.95
7. Babymoov Pregnancy Belly Make-up sale price = $9.99
   
8. Babymoov Bath Cape – Butterfly sale price $25.00
9. Babymoov Car Organiser sale price $29.95

In addition to such a fantastic range of Babymoov products, Rose and Lily also stock fine products from the following leading brands: BabySteps 123, The Learning Tower, Luna Lullabye, Mije, My Plate-Mate, On Tray, Sneakys, Snugabub.

Rose & Lily charge $9.00 for postage up to $100, $15 postage for orders between $100 and $201, with FREE shipping for orders of $210+ Australia-wide.

Today’s post written by Angela

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I recently presented The Learning Tower multifunctional furniture, and I am very pleased to say that I now have a wonderful offer for you to go with it courtesy of Rose & Lily – www.roseandlily.com.au.

Purchase The Learning Tower and receive a FREE Play House Kit, valued at $45.95. Your Learning Tower and Play House Kit will also be shipped free of charge to wherever you are in Australia. Enter code ‘KSFDEC’ at checkout to redeem until 11 December 2009, or while stocks last.

This is a wonderful deal which makes The Learning Tower an obvious choice for Christmas gifting. Not only do you have a safe, high quality height adjustable riser for your kids to get into the thick of things on, but because the Play House kit comes with a variety of scenes, you’ll also be treating your child (or grandchild, neice or nephew or little bud!) to a cubby house, puppet theatre and shop! You might also choose to go the whole hog and ad the Art Easel Kit for the ultimate experience. Triple duty furniture: now we’re talking!

The Learning Tower retails at $275.00, the Art Easel Kit at $140.00 and the Playhouse Kit at $45.95.

Rose & Lily charge $9.00 for postage up to $100, $15 postage for orders between $100 and $201, with FREE shipping for orders of $210+ Australia-wide.