While the sun is still shining, treat yourself to some frock eye candy! Any little girl will look darling in classic styled and heirloom quality dresses by Melbourne designer Chalk n Cheese.
The Kasia Dress, Playhouse Dress and Daisy June Frock are all perfect for any sunshine sweetie but we can’t go past the Freida Shift Dress, in couture pink of course!
Available for a limited time from Trunkshow Kids – just $35.00.
Pocket monkeys, a cupcake crest or a radio-head owl – mooo goes preppy this winter with personalised rugby tops. Pick your design (those cheeky monkeys are hard to resist), pick your colour, add you child’s name and hey presto, a smashing rugby top that they know is theirs!
Personalised rugby tops available from mooo – RRP$39.95
Who knew tidying up could look so stylish? Organising is effortless with DwellStudio’s new storage bins. Functional, durable and oh-so-pretty, these bins can store away dirty washing, toys, books and make a great dress-up box. In chocolate dot, paper dolls or lilac sparrows designs there’s one to complement every interior.
Available from The Hip Infant. Small bins are RRP$69.95 and large bins RRP$134.95
Dora is not decor, people! If there is a magical place where style and toddler taste collide, the beds would all be dressed in David Fussenegger blankets. Whether it’s pink giraffes, astronauts or cars that thrill your tot, there is a chic solution available.
Available from Shophouse. Cot blankets RRP$84.95 and single bed blankets from RRP$129.95.
Want to get stuck into some craft with your kids but not entirely sure how to get started? Try a Craft Schmaft Mini Owl Kits. The kits contain everything you need to make ‘Toot’ the sock owl – from the sock to the needles and thread. It’s a great way to have crafting fun with your kids whether you’re a novice or a pro.
Pick up Toot at Little Pinwheel – RRP $33
It’s the Little Black Dress for the delivery suite – seriously. It’s also possibly the most comfortable, practical and stylish piece you’ll have in your maternity wardrobe.
The Womama Birthing Wrap is so much nicer than a hospital gown (think post-birth pics) and is designed to accommodate changing shapes during pregnancy and after. The Wrap can be worn as a dress or a nightie (squeezing in time for a shower, optional) and allows for breastfeeding – every wardrobe needs a perfect LBD.
Available from Belly Beyond for RRP$109.00 (NZ$).
File this under bright and beautiful ideas. The Minui CreaLamp is a nightlight that illuminates and displays your child’s A4 art creations. Switch the art around simply and easily when the collections change. Freestanding or wall-mounted, this beauty elevates your child’s room to gallery space.
Simple Danish design at it’s best.
Available from The Infant Boutique. RRP$89.95.
Make sure you have the right infrastructure in place for the tooth fairy’s visit.
Whether it’s their first wobbly tooth or your they’re well acquainted with the tooth fairy, Aunty Cookie Toofies pillows are sure to be a hit – with kids AND the tooth fairy. There’s a pocket for the fallen fang and subsequent reward. Available in a range of colours and minus the usual fairy frills, these pillows are perfect for boys and girls alike.
Toofies are RRP$24.95 from Belles Familles.
Cue the superman music… it’s a bird, it’s a plane – no its your own little super human!
Every kid dreams of being a superhero so be a super mummy and let them live the dream with the Seedling SuperHero Cape Kit. Everything you need to create your own colourful cape is included. Ideal for a fun hands-on activity or a super orignial gift.
Available from Toddler Town – RRP$59.95
The I Love my Babycinos! board book by Melbourne author and mum Katrina Thomson, will make coffee connoisseur parents smile and is sweetened with educational concepts including days of the week, differences and opposites. Hard wearing, dribble tested and baby friendly, this one is guaranteed to survive a trip in the nappy bag!
Available from Shophouse – RRP$11.95.
