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Today’s post written by Anna

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Well lovely ones; this is it! The last days until Christmas 2009 are now upon us, and Melissa from Design Child – www.designchild.com.au is sending some last minute Christmas love our way!

For the next 48 hours KidStyleFile readers can take 15% off store wide* including sale stock reduced by up to 60% (hot tip: the Kidsonroof mobile home for just $33.95!!) at Design Child. Hurry on over now and shop fast, as this offer must end midnight Thursday 17 December 2009. Plus one bonus day for KSF newsletter readers on 22 December 2009 until midnight!! To redeem enter discount code ‘kidsxmas’ at checkout.
* Please note the following exclusions apply: offer is not valid on Pediped, Seed Organic, Red Plum Linen, gift vouchers, or for lay-bys. No rainchecks. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Cannot be redeemed after orders are placed.

As always, a visit to Design Child is a treat for the eyes – it really is a beautiful site – thanks to Melissa’s knack for searching out all things new and cool. There are some delightful new additions at Design Child, including delightful books from hot designer brand Dwell Studio, Pediped who make gorgeous shoes for little feet, the debut range of boho inspired clothes from Peggy, the sweetest ever hair clips from Giddy Giddy, & Milk Baby’s delicious range of baby bath products.

Plus, you’re only one small click away from a whole section of stocking stuffers – there are so many goodies awaiting you here; your stocking will be overflowing in no time!

Discounted prices quote below are applicable for 48 hours only with KSF discount code (see above).  Prices return to full price at midnight December 17 2009.

1. Giddy Giddy – Heart Hair Clip $9.95 less 15% = $8.45
   
2. Peggy Poppie Dress $79.95 less 15% = $67.95
3. Pediped Couture – Gabriella $49.95
4. DwellStudio – LOOK Book $14.95 less 15% = $12.70
5. Giddy Giddy – Green Apple Hair Clip $9.95 less 15% = $8.45
6. Albetta – Flower Field Summer Pyjamas $54.95 $39.95 less 15% = $33.95
7. Belli Pregnancy – All Day Moisture Lotion $41.95 $31.95 less 15% = $27.15
8. DwellStudio – COUNT Book $14.95 less 15% = $12.70
9. Pediped – Josh $49.95
10. Oobi Baby & Kids – Apple Print Socks $12.95 less 15% = $11.00
11. The Tiger Who Came to Tea $14.95 less 15% = $12.70

Design Child’s have a delightful selection of quality brands. You can shop from: Aravore Babies, Oobi Baby & Kids,  mill & mia, Seed Organic, Bluebird & Honey, Walnut, Neige, aden + anais, Baby Bonkie, Caden Lane, Il Tutto, Alannah Rose, Cocoon Couture, Baobab, Albetta, Robbie Adrian, And Me Too, Baby Legs, DwellStudio, Baby Bloch, Automoblox, Design Child, Silikids, Little Chipipi, Alphasketti, Mooo, eeBoo, Brio, Little Choopie, Djeco, Flipsy Flopsy Doll Co, Inner-B, Lambykins, Kidsonroof, Made By Angie,  More 4 Boys, Nurtured By Nature,  Nature’s Child, Seedling, Red Plum Linen, Tummy Tie, Wow, WOOF!, Pebbles, Peanut Shell, Mamas & Papas,.

Design Child charge $6.95 postage for up to 2 kgs, $10.50 for larger parcels. International shipping is very welcome See Ordering & Delivery page for full information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Regular KidStyleFile readers will know – and have probably shopped at – one of our very favourite online baby and kids boutiques, Urban Child.

Melissa at Urban Child has focused right from the start (three years ago now!) on only stocking products which meet her exacting standards for quality, price and design, and as part of Urban Child’s ongoing development, a new and up-to-date name for the store has been chosen. Please welcome Design Child – www.designchild.com.au.

The good news for fans of the store – like me, I’m a repeat customer – is that none of what we have come to know and love at Urban Child will change with the change of name: the fabulous range of products will be just as amazing as ever, Melissa’s legendary customer service will stay just as lovely, and layby, gift registries and gift vouchers will continue to be available! Hurrah!

To celebrate the new name, Design Child are holding a massive sale until Sunday the 2 August 2009, with 25%-50% off EVERYTHING in store. To make the celebration even bigger, Melissa at Design Child is giving lucky KidStyleFile readers FREE POSTAGE* on all orders for the duration of the sale.  All you need to do is enter the code ‘KSFSHIP’ at checkout, and free shipping is all yours. That makes for a pretty fantastic party!

Design Child stock Aravore Babies, Oobi Baby & Kids, Neige, And Me Too, Bluebird & Honey, Little Chipipi, Belli Skincare, Flipsy Flopsy Dolls, Baby Bonkie, Walnut, WOW toys, Albetta, Aden + Anais, Alannah Rose, Cocoon Couture, Automoblox, Caden Lane, Seed Organic, Baby Legs, Baobab, DwellStudio, Djeco, Brio, eeBoo, Il Tutto, Lambykins, Kidsonroof, Made By Angie, Look At The Wall, Mill & Mia, Nurtured By Nature,  Mooo, Mamas & Papas, Pebbles, Red Plum Linen, Seedling, Robbie Adrian, Silikids, WOOF!, Tummy Tie, Peanut Shell, Nature’s Child, Kaloo and Infancy. Make hay until 2 August, people!

The sale prices below are valid until midnight on Sunday 2nd August, plus don’t forget you can score FREE shipping* using the code ‘KSFSHIP’ for the same period.

For girls: 1. Aravore Babies Organic Retro Coat, $89.00 $44.25; 2. Neige Girls Dark Denim Jeans, $69.95 $52.45; Babylegs – Cinnamon, $15.95 $11.95

For boys: 1. mill&mia Charcoal Racer Coat, $149.95 $82.95; mill&mia Indigo Denim Jeans, $71.95 $44.95; Babylegs – Phinney, $15.95 $11.95

For baby: ‘Hello Baby!’ – Mem Fox, $24.95 $18.70; Nurtured By Nature Kind Organic Pebble Romper, $24.95 $18.70; Eco Baby Bonkie – Eloise, $69.95 $52.45

For mum: Il Tutto Chiara Leather Nappy Bag – Red, $449.00 $336.75; Belli Pregnancy Foot Relief Cream, $36.95 $27.70

Toys: Red Enamel Picnic Set, $34.95 $26.20; Seedling – The Junior Doctor Kit, $49.95 $37.45

*Free postage offer is by standard delivery to Australian delivery addresses only.

Design Child ship Australia-wide starting at $6.95 and welcome international orders. Orders over $150 are shipped free. They also offer layby, gift registries and vouchers.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Been to Urban Child – www.urbanchild.com.au – lately?  No?!  What are you waiting for – get over there now!  Melissa has been busy stocking up on all sorts of new season goodies and there are truckloads of gorgeous things to check out.

First of all are Melissa’s new brands, which include the divine Bluebird & Honey (their applique pinafores are so adorable that I’m going through my list of every little girl I know to see if I could buy one), and some hot new baby bag styles from Il Tutto – yay! I’ve yet to meet the mum who isn’t secretly – or not so secretly! – coveting at least one Il Tutto bag.

Also new to Urban Child are a few natural and organic brands.  Everyone who has had a newborn knows how delicate their skin is, and so it seems only logical to keep harsh chemicals away from them.  Nature’s Child is wonderful for super-gentle, organic skincare for babies (and breastpads for mums), while Nutured By Nature’s organic baby clothes are perfect for the layer next to your precious babe’s skin.  And where will you sleep your organic bub?  Where else but in a Seed Organic Cradle or Pod!

There’s even a special KidStyleFile offer going on at Urban Child but only for the next 24 hours: spend over $100 and receive a very tidy 15% off*!! Enter the code ‘KSF’ at checkout to redeem, but do it fast because this offer ends at 9am on Wednesday 20th May. *Not valid on gift vouchers. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.

For those of you lucky enough to live in Melbourne, you can go and see Urban Child’s stock in person at Magnolia Square – Tiny & Small this Thursday, Friday and Saturday (21-23 May). Head along and say hi!

1. Il Tutto Stella Nappy Bag – Red, $429.00
2. Walnut Mary Janes – Black, $29.95
3. Albetta Organic Monkey Babygrow, $45.95
4. Nurtured By Nature Kind Organic Striped Romper, $24.95
5. Seed Organic – The Pod, $349.00
6. Bluebird & Honey Owl Print Tee, $24.95
7. Nature’s Child Certified Organic Cotton Face Wipes, $24.95
8. Bluebird & Honey Cord Pinafore Dress – Pale Blue, $79.95
9. Nature’s Child Organic Bottom Balm, $19.95
10. Walnut Desert Boots – Navy, $59.95
11. Bluebird & Honey Pinafore Dress – Denim, $79.95

Urban Child stocks a gorgeous range of brands including Aravore Babies, Oobi Baby & Kids, Neige, DwellStudio, Aden & Anais, Kidsonroof, Albetta, Little Chipipi, Walnut, Baby Bonkie,  eeBoo, Cocoon Couture, Peanut Shell, Alex Toys, Mooo, Baby Legs, Red Plum Linen, Red Wagon, Belli Skincare, Baobab, Caden Lane, Robbie Adrian, Crocodile Creek, Brio, WOW Toys, Mamas & Papas, Mill & Mia, Kaloo, Ellaroo, Urban Child, Infancy, Felt Creations, Silikids, Made By Angie, Look At The Wall, WOOF!, Schylling, Pebbles, Micro Bikes and Scooters, and il Tutto luxury baby bags.

Urban Child ship Australia-wide from $6.95.  Please see here for further details.

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.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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Bibs are one of those things that you can never have enough of. They are the kind of thing where it is a good idea to buy quality and quantity. Good quality cotton bibs are the way to go, they wash well and keep on looking good.

For such a simple concept, the bib can come in so many shapes, colours and sizes: there are the soft small ones for newborn dribble and milk spills, the big absorbent ones for toddler munchtime, there are reversible, plastic-coated, patterned, plain, funny, cute, stylish, and co-ordinated, there are some for home, some for Grandmas, some for the nappy bag ,and some for adding a little colour to their outfits.

No matter what you are in the mood for, there is a bib out there to suit. They are also a great gift for new Mums or 1 year old birthdays!

Here are just a small selection of the best bibs out, available online from some great Aussie baby boutiques. Be sure to check the Current Deals page for shop special offers or discount codes.

a. I don’t do vegetables Bib from Just for Boys $9.95
b. Lambykins Organic Bib from from La Toriana $12.95
c. Oobi Bat Bib from La Toriana $9.95
d. eeni meeni miini moh Bib – dark chocolate from Kounia-Bella $24.00
e. eeni meeni miini moh Bib – fade grape from Kounia-Bella $24.00
f.  Infancy Bib – Navy Jungle from Just Ripe $14.50 $10.15
g. Bebe Audrey Reversible Bib from Ekidna Kids $10.95
h. Infancy Bib – Raspberry Blossom from Just Ripe $14.50 $10.15
i. Plum – Boys Multi Bibs from My Keiko $12.50
j.  Albetta Pirate Print Bib from Urban Child $14.95
k. Albetta Green Planet Print Bib from Urban Child $14.95
l. Cow Girl Bib from Miss Tati and Friends $13.50
m. Hullubullu – Multi Spot Bib from My Keiko $16.95 $15.50
n. Big Baby Bib – Cat from Chic Kids $9.95
o. Big Baby Bib – Frog from Chic Kids $9.95
p. Hullubullu – Pink Spot Bib from My Keiko  $16.95 $15.50
q. Bebe Reversible Poppy Stripe Bib from Ekidna Kids $11.95

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Easter is a joyous time of year. Its significance changes from family to family, but whether it be your annual reason to attend church or mass, to go on the hunt for your area’s best hot cross buns, or painstakingly bake your own – my neighbour does this which impresses me more than I can say! – to have a family gathering, to go on holiday, or to eat your body weight in chocolate, Easter is a special time.

Children at Easter time are often the recipients of gifts, and although these have often consisted of chocolate in the past, trends are changing.  More and more parents want to make Easter special for their kids without having to put up with the little ones’ huge sugar-fueled tantrums or clean up chocolate vomit!  And so the hunt for clever, stylish, non-edible Easter gifts begins.

Below is a small selection of my favourites for little people. A couple of stores that deserve special mentions are Happy Little Hippos, who have a wonderful Easter Gift section to make your life easy, and ShopHouse who have a generous 25% off a selection of Cocoon Couture beanbags – the designs which feature bunnies, naturally

Stay tuned for more great Easter ideas, coming every day this week – from fashion to gifts, to craft, we’ve got Easter covered!

1. Egg Shaker – Red, $5.95 from Happy Little Hippos
2. DwellStudio Hand Puppet – Bunny, $32.95 from Urban Child
3. Vice Versa Chicken Teething Device, $9.95 from Bubba Funk
4. Crochet Duck – Yellow, $24.95 from Happy Little Hippos
5. Mamas & Papas Knitted Toy – Bunny, $39.95 from Kinder Kaboodle
6. Alimrose Knitted Bunny Rattle, $8.95 from Just Ripe
7. Cocoon Couture Girls Kinder Bag – Patchy Bunny, $29.95 from Kinder Kaboodle
8. Alimrose Handsqueaker – Bunny Daisy Posie, $15.95 from Happy Little Hippos
9. Cocoon Couture Patchy Bunny Beanbag – Chocolate/Sand, $99.95 $75.95 from ShopHouse
10. Deglingos ‘Lapinos’ The Bunny, $59.95 from Where Did You Get That?
11. Djeco Puzzle – Hen’s Garden 24pc, $25.95 from La Toriana
12. KGL Magnifying Glass – Duck, $3.95 from Kids Gift List

Please check individual sites for shipping and postage details.

Always check the KidStyleFile ‘All Current Deals’ and ‘Magazine Offers’ pages before making a purchase to ensure you’re getting yourself the best possible deal.

Today’s post written by Kat

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It’s that time of year again…summer is being cleared out to make way for my personal fave fashion season – the cosy knits and gorgeous jackets of Autumn/Winter ‘09! Here’s part one of our sneak peek at what some of our fav labels are offering, with everything trickling into stores as we speak (well, read):

Oobi

I know this is a firm favourite with all you loyal KSF-ers, and you can view their new season collection on their website right now, with stockists including Baby’s Got Style, ShopHouse, and Urban Child. I admit we’ve already indulged a little, with the cute hooded Owl Print dress (very Scandinavian) and the print also comes in Hoodies! They’ve also redone the popular Cord Dresses – this season’s addition is Red – and the eternally cute Little Bear Hoodie Jackets (hoods with ears, bless) in navy/red stripe. Other notable pieces include the Cable Knit Cardis and beautiful Cord Peacoats (navy or red). Yes folks, classic-cute dressing with quirky modern touches just doesn’t get better than this!

Eeni Meeni Miini Moh

The exquisite designs of EMMM are available right now at Kounia Bella, with a huge selection from newborn to tween sizes. For girls, the Marshmallow Trench ($129) gets two very enthusiastic thumbs-up (you can never be too young to learn about a classic cut!), as does the Gauge Knit Dress ($99) and the Balloon Dress ($84) for a little-girl look that’s big on style. Boys can work their tres cool Grass Stain Jeans ($94) with a rockstar Stripe Scarf ($39)  and matching Tshirt (from $51); while little people are spoiled for choice – cover up in the funkiest jumpsuits around ($69), keep warm in a long-sleeved romper ($44) or team a sweet babydoll dress ($49) with knitted tights and a beanie for warmth and style! And don’t forget their adorable bibs and blankies…

Baobab

Belinda Blooman’s label just keeps getting better and better. There’s a cool new Racer print this season, which looks awesome on their thoughtfully designed Kimono Hoodies ($45.95) and Hoody Tees ($47.95) – choose from baby blue, red or a lovely warm chocolate brown. New tee prints include a Plane and funky racing car ($37.95ea), while the ever poopular girl’s long sleeved dresses have a pretty bow or come covered in the Racer print ($45.95ea) - with some patterned tights and a big chunky knit cardi they will just look superb!

Bebe by Minihaha

My daughter is too ‘growned-up’ for this beautiful label now, but that doesn’t stop my endless cooing over it…this season, I fell in love with the Tatum Cord Dress ($49.95; there’s also an adorable romper in the same print for $38.95) for it’s girly ribbon detail and whimiscal mishmash of print. I pondered it for a long time before it was time to admit that size 2 was just not going to fit my rapidly growing tot *sigh*. Anyway, you can view other coo-worthy pieces on their website, with stockists including Ekidna Kids, The Fairy Jardin and Pastel Pink. The Denim Multi Print Pinafore and Chelsea Double Breasted Knit Cardigan all get my vote, while in the boy’s JR range, the Hunter Grandpa Tee is a cool classic, the Charcoal Stripe Lambswool Jumper looks as slick as it does cosy, and the Stripey l/s rompers with feet are just perfect for keeping little toes toasty all season!

In rows, top to bottom: Oobi, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh; Baobab, Bebe & JR.

*Not all styles available at all stockists; please contact individual retailers for details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Hands down, winter fashion is my favourite.  I love how I can snuggle up in a funky coat, dress it up with a cool scarf, bring out my favourite boots and even wear warm hats and gloves if I feel like it.

Now that I have kids, it’s no surprise to me that I love kids winter fashion too.  The adorable knitted beanies!  The sweet little tights, the woolly jumpers!  And don’t even get me started on the adorable chic coats available for little girls!

So if you’re like me and love the winter woollies, go immediately to Urban Child – www.urbanchild.com.au – where they’ve just received their first shipment of winter stock from none other than…. Oobi!

Oobi is everybody’s favourite, and this year’s winter crop surpasses expectations.  You’ll find adorable new Little Bear Beanies (I’m in love with the cable knit one in grey marle), funky retro-inspired crochet dresses, knitted hoodies, and lots more to fall in love with.

Keep in mind when you’re browsing happily through the new Oobi at Urban Child, that this is only the first half of this year’s Oobi winter goodies.  You’ll have to watch Urban Child closely for the next couple of weeks to pick up the next shipment – I’ll be waiting with baited breath too, can’t wait to see what’s in there!

Also new at Urban Child is mill&mia, ever popular, ever stylish, and new season Neige and And Me Too.  It’s all seriously stunning stuff, so have a good browse through the ‘new arrivals‘ section to make sure you take it all in.

[[[[Wheep wheep, red alert, exceptionally good deal incoming!!!]]]

KSF readers, can take 10% off all of Urban Child’s new season’s stock – including Oobi, mill&mia, Neige and And Me Too – UNTIL MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY 6 MARCH ONLY. Use the code ‘KSFOOBI’ at checkout to redeem.

Note: this offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, and no rainchecks are available.

Take 10% off all news season’s fashion at Urban Child with the code as above until MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY 6 MARCH ONLY. Prices revert to normal after this date/time.

1. Oobi Crochet Strawberry Dress – Chocolate, $49.95
2. Mill & Mia Charcoal Silk Tulip Dress, $129.95
3. Oobi Little Bear Hoodie – Navy/Red, $45.95
4. And Me Too Oxford Shirt, $35.00
5. Oobi Cable Knit Hoodie – Grey Marle, $64.95
6. Oobi Pink Owl Dress, $34.95
7. And Me Too Navy Polo Tee, $28.50
8. Neige Stella Coat, $199.95
9. Mill & Mia Striped Rollercoaster Tee – Navy, $59.95
10. Oobi Grey Marle Bear Beanie, $29.95

Urban Child stocks a gorgeous range of brands including Aravore Babies, Oobi Baby & Kids, Neige, DwellStudio, Aden & Anais, Kidsonroof, Albetta, Little Chipipi, Walnut, Baby Bonkie,  eeBoo, Cocoon Couture, Peanut Shell, Alex Toys, Mooo, Baby Legs, Red Plum Linen, Red Wagon, Belli Skincare, Baobab, Caden Lane, Robbie Adrian, Crocodile Creek, Brio, WOW Toys, Mamas & Papas, Mill & Mia, Kaloo, Ellaroo, Urban Child, Infancy, Felt Creations, Silikids, Made By Angie, Look At The Wall, WOOF!, Schylling, Pebbles, Micro Bikes and Scooters, and il Tutto luxury baby bags.

Urban Child ship Australia-wide from $6.95.  Please see here for further details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Well, school’s well and truly in around the country now, but as the kiddlies start bringing home library books, artwork and more, you never know when you might just “need” a cool new update, or replacement item.

These beautiful, reusable and environmentally sustainable library bag options are just the thing if you’re in the market – so much better that lugging the books around in last week’s plastic bag from Woollies – check them out!

Kiddysac make fabulous library/swim bags in two sizes (large and medium), which feature drawstring tops and adjustable backpack straps.  There’s a huge range of bold colours with striking designs, making them ideal for young kids to remember which bag is theirs (“It’s the blue one with ballet shoes on it”).

You can buy Kiddysac bags at the following stores: Kinder Kaboodle, Little Explorers, and Pastel Pink.

Next let’s look at Envirosax.  Lightweight and small enough to be wadded up into a pocket when not in use, Envirosax are like environmentally friendly, reusable shopping bags.  They’re a great size for library books, especially picture books, and they’re cheap as chips!

You can find a superb range of  Envirosax bags at Pastel Pink.

Now we have Cocoon Couture, my personal favourite.  Featuring beautiful striped fabric and appliqued animal designs, these bags are quirky and totally adorable.  If you buy one of these bags you’ll want to keep it for yourself, rather than handing it over for the kids to use!

Get your Cocoon Couture bags from Urban Child, ShopHouse, Pastel Pink, Kinder Kaboodle and 5 Little Monkeys.

And may I just remind you to always check the KidStyleFile ‘All Current Deals’ page before making a purchase, just to make sure you’re getting yourself the best possible deal?

Here are some of the cool library bags on offer:

Please check individual sites for postage details.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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I have been lucky enough to have just come back from a family holiday in California.

We spent 6 weeks Los Angeles and had the most wonderful time. Because we were staying with family we really got to unwind and join in life Southern California-style, which for me meant one word – shopping!

But instead of giving you a show and tell of things I bought (which included tons of fabric and hundreds of glass beads), I thought I might share with you some things I found and loved or dreamed of buying had my purse been a little heavier.

When in Los Angeles and looking for fabulous kids clothes, look no further than Bonpoint (9521 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills). You may already know of this powerhouse of French design, but dropping into the Beverly Hills store may just find you rubbing shoulders with some pint sized fashionistas from famous families (Shiloh Brangelina is a regular, I’m told).

I also got a chance to get up close and personal with all things from the Bloom baby range. They are so beautiful and well made, and would look simply perfect in any home.

Aden + Anais is also doing really well in the boutiques State-side. Aden + Anais was formed by two Australian mothers who moved to the United States and found that the swaddling cloths made of the muslin fabric they wanted were too small for their babies, so they started a business making their own.

Lucky for us these popular beauties are available in Australia from The Hip Infant, Urban Child and Where did you get that? to name a few fabulous local online stores.

I also found some cool boutiques that have online stores that ship internationally. Yeah! You might want to check out This Little Baby Wears Cotton, for lots of cool, comfortable, cotton clothing, or La La Ling for brands such as Ses Petites Mains and Tea Collection.

I would also recommend checking out Neige Clothing, which is based in California but with a decidedly French Influence. Neige is the design-child of Adrienne Catrina who before launching her own label was a Design Assistant with Vera Wang. It has a strong classic look with fine detail and high quality.

You can purchase Neige locally at Urban Child (new season’s is in, and current season’s is now on sale. You can also grab and extra 20% store-wide discount at Urban Child until midnight tonight, 4 February 2009).

1. Ses Petites Mains – Josephine Knickers La La Ling $US34
2. Coco Baby Rocker from Bloom Childrens Wonderland $US200
3. Bonpoint – Winter Flowers 232,65€ Little Fashion Gallery 115,50€
4. Piggy Organic Hoodie Paris Little Piggy $US36.95
5. Paul Frank Romper Little Piggy $US42.95
6. Aden and Anais Swaddle The Hip Infant $49.95
7. Market Sling by Serena and Lily Serena and Lily $US129
8. Tea Collection – Mizumoto DressTea Collection $US53.00
9. Neige Clothing Neige Clothing Prices range from $US49 – $US155, check site for individual prices.

Shipping rates vary, please check individual sites for rates.