Click here to visit the Baobab website
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Click here to visit the Monkeytail & Wellington website
Click here to visit the Paperartzi Boutique website

SKEANIE Shoes for Little Feet: Supporting the McGrath Foundation

Posted: October 26th, 2009

Today’s post written by Annie

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When it comes to shoes we all know how important it is to get it right. At birth, feet are mostly cartilage. It is during childhood that the bones in the feet form so it is essential to have the right shoe to help those little bones form perfectly. With that in mind Natasha Barber created SKEANIE – www.skeanie.com.

Australian owned and designed and fair trade made, these shoes are not only adorable but are made to protect and nurture growing feet. Their incredible range has something for all walks of life – from sandals and sneakers to deck shoes loafers and don’t miss their range of funky shoes and boots.

All SKEANIE shoes are made of soft, high quality genuine leather upper to allow tiny feet to breathe and grow naturally. Their Infant Range, which are perfect for pre-walkers and early walkers, feature a suede sole to provide that essential grip whilst crawling or walking. The soles in their Junior Range, which are perfect for early walkers and walkers, have a flexible rubber sole providing protection for little feet, yet still provide the flexibility an early walker needs.

All shoes in the SKEANIE range feature elasticised ankles making them easy to slip and ensuring they stay on even the wriggliest of little feet.

If you are after something super special then check out the Love Me range. As a proud supporter of the McGrath Foundation, SKEANIE will be donating $1.50 for every pair of shoes sold in this range until 30 September 2010. The McGrath Foundation supports breast care nurses in rural and regional Australia and educates young women to be breast aware. Not only will your little one have an adorable pair of shoes but you will be supporting a very worthy cause.

Above: Natasha Barber from SKEANIE at the Kids InSTYLE tradeshow in Melbourne in August this year.

SKEANIE shoes can be purchased directly from the SKEANIE website, or check for stockists here. Sizing information is available on their sizing page.

SKEANIE charge $10.00 postage Australia wide and International

KidStyleFile Special Feature: Super Shoes for Little Feet

Posted: May 15th, 2009

Today’s post written by Miki

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Hi, my name’s Miki and I’m a self-confessed kids’ shoe addict.

I’m not alone: KSF readers Jodi and Melanie recently requested a post on shoes and boots for little feet, and I am more than happy to oblige! (In fact, I have been wanting an excuse to sit down and hunt out some awesome little shoes as my son (nearly two) has just grown out of his last pair of Pedipeds and his Walnuts are still too big for him – and that’s not as rude as it sounds!)

So, where to begin?  Well, with winter approaching it seems sensible to look for boots – after all, we mums love to wear our boots in winter so who’s to say that the kids don’t too?  Luckily there are boots galore in all sorts of sizes to suit all sorts of ages, and both girls and boys.  Have a look at the image collage below for some of my faves.

Sneakers are always a goer regardless of your child’s age or gender.  Take them anywhere, do anything in them; they can be teamed with the girliest of tutus or the most macho jeans and shirts you can imagine.  I think every child should have at least one or two pairs of sneakers!

Don’t forget that babies and young toddlers should be in soft-soled shoes until several months after walking has been established. Plenty of research shows that babies’ feet develop best when they learn to walk barefoot, and soft soled shoes are a good alternative where bare feet just aren’t practical.  The soft little leather shoes from brands such as Robeez, Star Child, Beautiful Soles and Skeanie are also great for protecting crawlers’ feet.

Well without further ado, here are my picks for the cutest kids’ shoes and boots this season! Enjoy!

1. Baby Chick Pink Boots, $95.00 from Kounia-Bella
2. Luxurious Cream Loafers, $49.95 from Skeanie
3. Morgan & Milo LTT Oxford – Red/Orange,
$44.95 $39.95 from Where Did You Get That?
4. Walnut Desert Boots – Navy, $59.95 from Urban Child
5. LelliKelly Iris Laces Sequinned Boots,
$114.00 $109.95 from Where Did You Get That?
6. Beautiful Soles Silver Rock Star Baby Shoe,
$39.90 $29.95 from Bubba Funk
7. Star Child Cherry Baby, $39.95 from Chic Kids
8. Scandeez Baby Leather Brown Moks,
$35.00 $21.00 from Soda Pop Kids
9. Walnut Mary Janes – French Navy Spot, $29.95 from Urban Child
10. Samvara Navaho Cowboy Boot – Chocolate, $114.00 from Bubba Funk
11. Fire Engine Red Boots, $39.95 from Skeanie
12. Robeez Guitar Soft-Soled Baby Shoes, $57.00 from Kounia-Bella
13. Jack & Lily Love Birds – Chocolate, $54.95 from Little Styles

PS Polka also make a gorgeous girl’s boot, the Mika-Lu, which Ange’s girls have for this winter, for just $88.00. Hit up Raspberry Rascals to behold the goodness. Check sizing with them before your purchase.

As always, please check individual sites for postage details, and have a look at the KidStyleFile All Current Deals page to make sure you’re getting the best deal on your purchase.

Fair Trade Fortnight – Change the World, One Purchase at a Time

Posted: May 4th, 2009

Today’s post written by Miki

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Fair Trade Fortnight started yesterday, and the next couple of weeks will give us us even more reason than usual to contemplate where our purchases are coming from.

To not think about this aspect when buying an item – any item – is the equivalent of a child assuming that milk comes from the supermarket shelf as opposed to a cow.  Everything we buy is made, produced or handled by people somewhere in the world, and many of those people are appallingly exploited and work in conditions which would horrify us if only we could see them.

Luckily, the Fair Trade movement works to give people like this fair treatment, by paying a ‘fair price’ for their goods or services, and by monitoring their social and working conditions.

As the FairTrade.com.au website explains:
“Fair Trade is about giving disadvantaged people power: by paying producers and workers fair prices for their work, by helping them gain the skills and knowledge they need to develop their businesses and to operate in the global economy, and by challenging unfair trading practices. It is about providing fair go, not charity.”

There are plenty of easy ways for us to support the Fair Trade movement.  I now buy only Fair Trade coffee, for example; it’s on the supermarket shelves and I’m more than happy to pay an extra dollar or two to make a difference to people’s lives.  And Ange and I can both testify that Fair Trade chocolate is absolutely delicious ;)

It’s easy to outfit your kids with Fair Trade clothes and gear too, and it’s never too early to start teaching them about social responsibility.  Check out some of these gorgeous examples, and click on the links below the images to go to some wonderful stores selling Fair Trade kids fashions and toys.

1. Lark Designs Knitted Fleur Tortoise, $55.00 from Lark Designs
2. Purebaby Knitted Dress, $59.95 from Purebaby
(NB: Purebaby clothes are not officially Fair Trade, but they are registered with Made-By which works to similar principles)
3. Rock Babies Salt Crystal Lamp,
$19.95 $18.00 from Anklebiters Duds
4. Eternal Creation Overalls, $59.95 from Eternal Creation
5. Fire Engine Red Boots, $39.95 from Skeanie
6. Wooden Fruit Basket, $21.95 from Mudd Kids
7. Romantic Ballerina Dress by Piccalilly, $46.95 from Generation Wonder
8 Lion & Friends Finger Puppets, NZD$19.00 from Finger Puppet Heaven
(this is a New Zealand site, but they post cheaply to Australia and the exchange rate is on your side!)

Please check individual sites for postage details, and as always, check the KidStyleFile ‘All Current Deals’ page to ensure you’re getting the most bang for your buck!

Meet & Greet: A Moment with Natasha Barber from SKEANIE Shoes

Posted: February 17th, 2009

Today I’d like you to meet Natasha Barber from SKEANIE Shoes – www.skeanie.com. I first met Natasha at a tradeshow and was bowled over by her statuesque beauty, and vivacious passion for her product, which is wildly infectious!

Natasha has gone from a fast-paced city existence to running her burgeoning business from her home in Goulburn: more proof that you don’t have to be a city-dweller to make it in the design world.

Besides being incredibly cute, SKEANIE shoes are foot friendly and fair trade made so you can be sure that no-one has suffered – or will suffer! – for this fashion.

Natasha lives in Goulburn, NSW, with her husband, Hamilton, son Hamish, 3 years, daughter Bella, 1 year, and their two Jack Russell Terriers Oliver and Molly – interviewed by Angela.

For stores and buyers reading this, you can meet Natasha and see the new season’s SKEANIE range at the trade-only Life INSTYLE/Kids INSTYLE show in Sydney this week.

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What was your life like before SKEANIE?

Up until 2003 I was an IT Project Manager in Sydney looking after projects for Cisco, Ericsson, Telstra, Vodafone and Hutchison. It was a pretty hectic existence!

Hamilton and I married in Noosa Heads in 2003, and shortly after we decided to move to Goulburn, where Hamilton’s parents live, and where we now live on an acreage close to town. I ran a Mortgage Broking/Financial Planning business until Hamish was born in 2005.

After becoming a mother I realised that working in an office 5 days a week was not for me, so I sold the Mortgage Broking business and ventured into the wonderful world of SKEANIE: Leather Footwear for Little Feet!

Who and/or what inspires you?

I am inspired by my children, the country, my husband and classic style. I love well made, classic items. Classic style is more important to me than the latest fashions. I tend to design items that I would like to wear, only they are smaller!

Describe your perfect day

A perfect day would have lots of variety, be full of surprises and not much would go to plan. Fortunately for me, being a mother of 2 young children and a business owner most of my days end up being perfect ones!

What are SKEANIE’s best-sellers?

The Cheeky Monkey and Little Princess designs have both been big sellers. I think perhaps this is because Mum’s can relate to them. I am forever calling my children quirky little names. Most of them have ended up on our shoes!

Summer Sandals were a huge hit this summer. I think they sold well because they were unique, there was nothing like them in the market.

Who are your favourite baby and kids designers?

Heavenly Creatures – www.heavenlycreatures.net.au. Heidi and Kelly are 2 talented women from Melbourne who definitely have a flair for style!

Knuffle Kid – www.knufflekid.com. Emma specialises in vintage for young girls. I just love the dress pictured below which I have for my daughter, Bella.

What’s coming up for SKEANIE?

I am really excited about the SKEANIE winter range which is due out next month. The SKEANIE leather loafers were influenced by the “Gucci Driving Shoe”. They are a smaller version of shoes I wear, I guess a kind-of “mini-me”. My husband is an avid horse-man; hence the snaffle-bit on the loafers. They are hand-made from high-quality leather and feature a thin rubber sole which makes them ideal for the transition from pre-walker to walker.

The Faux-fur lined cowboy boots are influenced by my life in the country and boots that I wear, again another “mini-me”. Unfortunately mine are not faux-fur lined or not nearly as comfortable!

The plain faux-fur lined boots have been extended to include “luxurious cream”: a great colour for boys or girls. Bella has recently started wearing her “Fire Engine Red” boots (coming to the SKEANIE online store in March) around the house to keep her little feet warm on the timber floors in Goulburn.

SKEANIE charge from $7.20 shipping within Australian and New Zealand. Click to shop at SKEANIE Shoes.

Have a Very Skeanie Christmas: 33% off Selected Styles of Leather Pre-Walker Shoes

Posted: December 12th, 2008

Today’s post written by Miki

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Here’s a surefire winner for your baby’s first Christmas stocking: a pair of the sweetest little soft leather baby shoes from Skeanie-www.skeanie.com.

These are a great gift idea as they’re a) so cute and b) so practical – your little one’s toes will be comfortable in the buttery-soft leather and they’ll look adorable to boot!  I love the range of classic and cheeky designs that Skeanie have to offer, there’s something for everyone’s taste.

For newborns and older babies who aren’t yet on the move, Skeanies are lovely booties.  The 100% leather makes them breathable and they’re so soft that even the most delicate baby toes will love them.

For crawlers Skeanies are even better as they protect the top of your baby’s feet from being grazed, bruised or carpet-burned as they charge around on all fours exploring the world.  And my goodness can crawling babies move fast!

For babies about to take their first steps Skeanies are better still as with their soft soles they won’t hamper your little one’s attempts to walk.  Podiatrists all say that bare feet is best for new walkers, and these are surely the closest thing while still protecting that precious little foot!

Now, as a final note, I recommend checking out the Clearance Stock section as it’s full of bargains.  Every little shoe in there has been marked down by 33% from $29.95 to $19.95!  At this price you can definitely afford to add an extra pair to your basket, and there’s a wonderful range of sizes too.

Take advantage of the gift wrapping too: FREE with all full-priced items and just $2 for sale stock. The cut-off for Christmas delivery is Friday December 18, so chop chop now!

All Skeanies shown here are in the Clearance Stock category.  They are all $29.95 $19.95.

Sweet Heart – Small
Cool Cat – Large
Leap Frog – Medium
Cream Soft Soled Shoe – Small
Cutie Pie – Small
Pink Sneakers – Large
Hot Dog – Medium
Blue Sneakers – Small
Busy Bee – Medium
Green Sneakers – Medium

Skeanie charge from $7.20 shipping within Australian and New Zealand.

Skeanie: For Happy Little Feet this Christmas – Fair trade made, 100% leather, and way cute to boot! KSF readers save 20%*

Posted: November 19th, 2008

Today’s post written by Angela

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Little babies have countless endearing features, but one of the sweetest has to be their teeny tiny little feet. Such fun to blow raspberries on, and play endless giggle-inducing games of ‘This Little Piggy’ on, baby feet really are quite special. It’s also quite amazing when the little ones become upright and take their first wobbly, but determined, steps.

Well-fitting shoes are important for comfort and foot health through all stages of life, but is particularly important for babies and kids, as the feet are still forming, and are susceptible to damage.

While experts say that barefoot is best for little babes, tiny toots still need protection and warmth. Soft, flexible soles are a must for pre-walkers and those new to the art of walking.

Skeanie shoes- www.skeanie.com- must be the closest footwear alternative to going barefoot. Skeanie pre-walkers, shoes, and boots are made of a high quality, soft genuine leather upper to allow little feet to breathe and grow naturally, and the flexible suede sole provides superior grip whilst crawling and walking.

Not to mention that they are the height of cuteness! The summer sandals are oh-so-sweet, and the perfect compliment to outdoor living for the under twos this summer; there’s a great range of colour combos sure to suit any-baby’s wardrobe. Skeanie also provide often sought, but rarely found soft-shoe colour options: plain colours.

Skeanies are surprisingly affordable too: you get investment quality at a fraction of the price. You can also feel good about Skeanies because they are hand crafted, and fair trade made.

Natasha at Skeanie is upping the feel-good factor by giving us 20% off all orders over $25.00*, and FREE gift wrapping (*not including postage) until November 30. Enter ‘KSF-EB’ in the coupon section at checkout to redeem.

From top left in rows. Prices quoted include 20% discount until November 30 only:

Skeanie Summer Sandals in Green, Blue and Pink (also available in other colour combinations) $29.95 $23.96 per pair
Skeanie Sporty Sneakers in Pink, Blue and Green $29.95 $23.96 per pair
Skeanie Plain Shoes in Pink, Cream and Chocolate $29.95 $23.96 per pair

Skeanie are Australian designed and owned, hand-crafted, 100% leather, and fair trade made. Choose from fresh little Mary-Janes summer sandals for girls, and sneaker-style slip-ons for boys, in addition to funky word-play shoes, and super-luxe silky faux fur booties for babes from birth to 2 years, and toddlers up to size 10.

Skeanie charge from $7.20 shipping within Australian and New Zealand.

KidStyleFile Weekend Special Feature: Fabulous Footwear Finds

Posted: September 20th, 2008

Today, Miki reports on some fabulous footwear finds. It’s wonderful to know that funky and fashionable can meet, with baby and kids shoe designers producing shoes that not only look superb, but support healthy foot development. With kid’s feet constantly growing, you get the chance to have a bit of fun with choosing designs, and to make it even more fun, you can snap up some bargains here. Enjoy the weekend!

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It’s well known these days how important it is to buy quality footwear for children.  The better brands of children’s shoe are designed to ensure that the little feet they protect grow and develop properly, so it’s a vital investment to make on behalf of your kids.

Luckily for us, there’s a great range online, and they aren’t just ergonomically designed, they’re extremely cute to boot! (Te he :P )

Here are some of our favourites:

Run by unashamed shoe fanatic Fiona, Tiny Steps - www.tinysteps.com.au is shoe heaven for toddlers! With a fabulous range of shoes for newborns through to two years, and it’s good to know that she only stocks shoes which encourage proper foot development in babies and toddlers.

Stocking brands such as Pediped, Pedoodles, diddledumpling, ShooShoos and Kinder Klobber to name but a few, you can’t help but find something perfect for your little one here.

Personally I’m eyeing off the Pediped shoes for my little guy – the hard part is choosing which ones!

Tiny Steps shoes

From top left in rows: 

Pedoodles Flower Power $48.95
diddledumpling Snail Bootie $39.95
Pediped Tyler Navy $42.95
BlaBla Ladybug Booties $27.95

If you, like so many others – including our Ange -, are a big fan of fabulous US shoe brand Morgan & Milo then head straight to Charlipop Kids – www.charlipopkids.com.au.

Great for active kids, these are not only hard wearing but gorgeous to look at too!  Fresh, fun and sporty designs which are perfect for everyday use while still being a bit special.

The Morgan & Milo emphasis is on the fit, comfort and practical detailing, so these shoes are a winner anyway you look at it.

Don’t forget that you can get 10% off at Charlipop Kids Designer (yes, including Morgan & Milo) until 30 September!  Enter ‘KSF’ at checkout.

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From top left in rows:

Morgan & Milo Avril Mary Jane Red Madras Patchwork Plaid $29.00  $26.10
Morgan & Milo Matilda Capri Blue Flower Print $29.00 $26.10
Morgan & Milo Gumboots Lou Lou Spots $45.00  $40.50
Morgan & Milo Libby Skimmer Olive Pinky $29.00  $26.10

Oh, how I love the collection of shoes at Buckets & Spades – www.bucketsandspades.com.au!  A great range of brands are there, including the delightfully frivolous (but somehow still practical) Lelli Kelly maryjanes and boots, Diesel sneakers, Fred Bare sandals, Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, Bimbi and the gorgeous Garvalin. My personal favourite, though, is Tip Toey Joey – adorable!!

Make sure you have a look at the extremely well-stocked Shoe Specials section at Buckets & Spades too!  That’s a great way to get premium quality shoes for the kids at big discounts.  And if there’s something in the full priced section that you adore, use the Shop 4 Kids discount code to take 10% off the price.  Just a tip. ;)

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No links provided here as Buckets & Spades is a frames-based site.  Use the search function to find anything you want, or just select the ‘Shoes’ link on the homepage.
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Discounts below show the 10% Shop4Kids discount off full-priced items.

Tip Toey Joey Wavey 030 K – Olive/Charcoal $49.50 $44.55
Agatha Ruiz De La Prada Shoes Abadia $139.00  $125.10
Lelli Kelly Papavero Mid $99.00  $89.10
Diesel Parawil $125.00 – $140.00 $112.50 – $125.00 depending on size.

If Fair Trade is important to you (and it is to me) then Skeanie – www.skeanie.com should be your first choice for pre-walker and toddler shoes.

Made from soft, high quality leather uppers and designed to be non-slip for both walkers and crawlers, these little shoes are just adorable.  I also love the toddler boots and shoes – perfect for a little person who is determined to be a big person and wants the boots to prove it!

The baby shoes make ideal baby shower/new baby gifts, so take advantage of the Skeanie FREE giftwrapping service!

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From top left in rows: 

Red Boots $39.95
Black Leather Toddler Boots $49.95  $39.95
Pink Sandals $29.95
Green Sneakers $29.95

La-La Baby – www.lalababy.com.au – make the most adorable slippers, which are super soft cotton and wool felt, guaranteed to keep baby’s toes snuggly and warm.  These are the perfect baby shower present and they’re so affordable that you don’t have to stop at one pair!

La La Baby also stock Chookleaf shoes designed for kids aged 9 months up, with lovely soft leather and bright, fun designs (for pics, see below).

Ten Sticky Fingers – www.tenstickyfingers.com.au – stock the most exquisite little booties made by mother & daughter team Red Thread Designs.  These booties are handmade using only the finest materials and the cutest little buttons, and no two booties are alike.  These booties are also heavily discounted at the moment to make way for new stock coming. Couture booties on the cheap: I love it!

La La Baby/10 Sticky Fingers shoes

From top left in rows: 

La La Baby Apple Soft Baby Slippers $18.95
Red Thread Designs ‘Little Pink Duck’ Booties $19.50  $11.90
Red Thread Designs Citrus Tart Slippers $19.50  $11.90
Chookleaf Tan Loafers at La-La Baby $54.95  $47.95

Please check individual sites for postage details.

KidStyleFile Weekend Special Feature: Top Baby Shower Gifts

Posted: September 6th, 2008

A new baby coming into the world is a very special event, and one to celebrate with jubilation. Prepare for the imminent arrival with a baby shower filled with love, and some very special gifts. Today, Miki shares a few of her favourite picks for baby shower pressies.

Today’s post was inspired by KidStyleFile reader Tina :)

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If there’s one party I love going to every time it’s a baby shower.

There’s something about getting a gaggle of women together to cluck over the expectant mum, eat yummy nibbles and goo and ga over teeny tiny baby clothes and sweet little toys.

I also love choosing the gift to take. These days, of course, I don’t have to rush around every baby store in town to try to find the perfect gift because we have a plethora of beautiful baby boutiques at our fingertips online. Makes everything so much easier!

Now, in choosing what to give the ‘mum to be’ I have a few guidelines which I try to abide by.

The first applies to baby clothing, and it is simply to think about what season it’s going to be when the baby is most likely to fit into the outfit. A woolly hat and jumper in newborn size isn’t going to get as much use if the baby is due in January, so it might be better to go for a lightweight romper and cool muslin wrap.

I also try to get at least some baby clothes in a size bigger than newborn. In my experience, everyone gives exquisite, adorable, minuscule newborn sized clothes, but babies grow so fast that they don’t get a chance to wear all these beautiful pieces more than once or twice. Sizes 00 (3-6 months) or 0 (6-12 months) tend to get much more wear, and it’s lovely to have something there for the baby to grow into.

Next, I always try to get something for the mum as well. The baby shower is a great time to pamper mum as once bubs arrives all the attention will be on the little one! Some luscious skin products (there are some gorgeous ones featured below) or yummy chocolates will go down a treat.

Now what about if you’re the one organising the baby shower?

Well, first thing to think about are the games to play! Mummy’s Favourite – www.mummysfavourite.com.au – have a great list of baby shower games at the bottom of their ‘baby shower gifts’ category.

Then just make sure you have delicious, healthy nibbles and some funky invites to send out (I love the range of invitations at La La Baby – www.lalababy.com.au).

Before you know it you’ll be ready to go!

Here are some of my favourite gifts to take to baby showers:

Baby Showers

ISOKI Petite Traveller – Zanzibar, $39.95 $33.95 from Ekidna Kids*
Pure Baby Puff Sleeve Bodysuit – Watermelon Stripe, $29.95 $13.95 from Urban Child (also available in Kiwi Stripe)
Grey Owl Applique Baby Romper, $21.95 from La La Baby**
Belli Pregnancy Gift Box, $84.95 from Urban Child
‘That’s Not My Tractor’ Touchy Feely Book, $14.95 from La La Baby**
Britt Design Twinkle Gift Boxed Set, $49.95 $42.45 from La Toriana*
Cuddle Mouse, $64.95
$55.20 from Kids Gift List*
i candy ‘nobody puts baby in a corner’ tee, $27.95 $23.75 from La Toriana*
aden + anais Muslin Wraps, $54.95 $41.21 for a pack of 4, from Pastel Pink***
The Hip Infant Basics Nightie – Scarlet & Aqua stripe, $29.95 $26.95 from The Hip Infant*
The Hip Infant Basics Long Eared Bunny – Scarlet & Aqua Stripe, $15.95 $14.35 from The Hip Infant*
David Fussenegger Pastel Bassinet Blanket, $49.50 $42.08 from Pastel Pink***

Also, check out new kids on the block Just Ripe – www.justripe.com.au – and 9 Months Waiting – www.9monthswaiting.com.au -  for a fabulous selection of products for newborn to two years, and Skeanie – www.skeanie.com – for perfect footwear for tiny tootsies.

Please check individual stores for shipping charges.

*Shop4Kids discount available from The Hip Infant, La Toriana and Kids Gift List.
**La La Baby: FREE gift with purchase until 19 September!
***Pastel Pink: 25% off storewide until midnight 7th September!

Go Skeanie for Happy, Healthy Little Feet: KSF readers take 25% off store-wide

Posted: August 25th, 2008

Welcome to the week, stylish and savvy shoppers :)

I have another ripper coming up for you, and the fun starts today with Skeanie – www.skeanie.com – the most adorable Australian designed and owned, and fair-trade made, soft-soled shoes and boots for babes birth to 2 years, and toddler boots up to size 10.

I recently met Natasha from Skeanie (a country Mum from Goulburn, who has put a power of research into developing her product) , and took in the new season’s collection; fresh little Mary-Janes summer sandals for girls, and sneaker-style slip-ons for boys, in addition to their funky word-play shoes, and super-luxe silky faux fur booties.

Besides their cuteness, the thing that grabbed me most about Skeanies are their unbelievable softness. Wearing these must feel like you have the lightest, softest warm hand wrapped around your tootsies; nothing like shoes as I know it!

The price of the Skeanie is also a big winner: these babies start at $29.95; you get investment quality at a fraction of the price.

Medical experts recommend that infants and toddlers go bare foot where possible. At birth feet are mostly cartilage, and in childhood and adolescence the bones in the feet, 52 in all, form. During this time they are very fragile and any undue pressure can cause deformities. Soft, flexible soles are a must for pre-walkers and those new to the art of walking.

Skeanies must be the closest footwear alternative to going barefoot. Skeanie shoes and boots are made of a high quality, soft genuine leather upper to allow little feet to breathe and grow naturally, and the flexible suede sole provides superior grip whilst crawling and walking.

Natasha at Skeanie wants you and your little one to feel the joy of the Skeanie, and is offering you a very sweet 25% off store-wide until August 31. Select from the new season’s designs, or already reduced sale stock; you get 25% off the lot.

Enter ‘KSF’ in the coupon section at checkout to redeem.

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From top left in rows. Prices quoted include 25% discount until August 31 only:

Skeanie Summer Sandals in Pink $29.95 $22.46
Skeanie Funky Shoes – Baby Bear $29.95 $22.46
Skeanie Sporty Sneakers in Blue $29.95 $22.46
Skeanie Funky Shoes – Busy Bee $29.95 $22.46
Skeanie Toddler Boots in Blue $49.95 $38.50  $28.87
Skeanie Toddler Boots in Red $49.95 $38.50  $28.87
Skeanie Luxurious Boots $39.95 $29.96
Skeanie Funky Shoes – Selection $29.95 $22.46

Don’t forget to check out the Skeanie Specials page for sale stock: you can grab another 25% off these prices. Superb!

Skeanie charge $6.50 flat rate postage of $6.50 within Australian and New Zealand.

Premiere

Click here to visit the Yooneek website
Click here to visit the 5 Little Monkeys website
Click here to visit the Bubba Funk website
Click here to visit the Little Styles website
Click here to visit the Metro Mum website
Click here to visit the Babes in Arms BabyLegs website
Click here to visit the Cocoon Couture website
Click here to visit the The Bees Knees Kids website
Click here to visit the My Keiko website
Click here to visit the Vintage Kid website
Click here to visit the Little Pinwheel website
Click here to visit the Raspberry Rascals website
Click here to visit the Where Did You Get That? website
Click here to visit the Baby Kingdom website
Click here to visit the Eternal Creation website
Click here to visit the Infancy website
Click here to visit The Hip Infant website
Click here to visit the Cornflower Blue website
Click here to visit the Cheeky Little Monsters website
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Click here to visit the Chic Kids website
Click here to visit The Little Kidz Closet website
Click here to visit the Ten Little Indians website
Click here to visit the Forwalls website
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Click here to visit the ShopHouse website
Click here to visit the Little Chipipi website
Click here to visit the Mathilda's Market website
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