Yee har! No nursery is complete without a gorgeous rocking horse for your little cowboy or cowgirl to ride off into the sunset. Check out these sweet ponies to suit every budget.
Mamas & Papas Patches rocking horse available from The Infant Boutique – RRP$449
Mamas & Papas Gulliver Rock & Ride from Sweet Creations – RRP$231 now $203.25
Ekorre rocking moose available from Ikea - $69
Today is the very first World Wish Day, so purchase a Wish Star, make a donation, and dress your little man up in these twinkly threads to support the fabulous work of Make-A-Wish Australia.
Red Star long sleeve t-shirt from Hot Bubba – RRP$17.99 now $9.99
Bobble Art belt available from Mini Men – RRP$14.95
Molo denim pants available from Baby Goes Retro – RRP$79.95
Converse denim/chilli pepper All Star sneakers available from Fun Kid – RRP$69.95
Personalised red backpack from Mooo - RRP$48.99 (large)
Billowy harem pants can sometimes be a dubious fashion choice for grown-ups – especially for anyone who lived through the 90s and remembers this. Luckily, kids look beyond cute in them! Great for snuggling into winter, they’re slouchy and comfy, with room for the nappy to boot.
A. Shampoodle collector pants in turquoise available from ele-ahbaant RRP$43.95
B. Bonds ‘Roomies’ slouch pant in blue available from Shophouse - RRP$17.95
C. Rittenhouse jersey harem pants available from Cradle Rock – $49.95
D. Polka hammer pants available from Little Pinwheel – RRP$49.95 now $20
E. Bonds ‘Roomies’ footed slouch pant in pink available from Little Styles – RRP$17.95
F. Polka grey marle hammer pants from Baby’s Got Style – RRP$34.95
G. Pink ‘Army’ hammer pants available from My Rocking Wardrobe – RRP$22
H. OUCH! purple slouch track pant available from Baby’s Got Style – RRP$36.95
Sorry, this competition is now CLOSED.
Winners: C Hilzinger, Oyster Bay NSW. S Elkhishin, Rowville VIC. A Medhurst, Oxley QLD. N Wilson, Hillarys WA. C Berner, Mango Hill QLD
Rub-a-dub-dub, no more tears in the tub.
Our friends at Drieyes are giving away 5 Drieyes valued at $24.97 each. No more tears at bathtime as Drieyes keep water and shampoo out of your littlies’ eyes, making hair washing quicker and easier for everyone. As seen on the ABC’s ‘The New Inventors’.
To enter, simply tell us in 25 words or less tell us who invented Drieyes. Email your answer, name, address and phone number to [email protected] with ‘Drieyes’ as the subject line.
Competition closes midnight May 21, 2010.
These delightful handmade baby shoes from evie lala are fashioned from whimsical designer fabrics. Decorate your pre-walker’s tootsies with wise owls, abstract flowers, baby elephants, miniature cowboys or retro dandelions.
To complete the look, match them with evie lala’s beautiful fabric-trimmed skirts and jeans – all handcrafted with love.
Baby shoes from evie lala – RRP$38 to $44
With their comical bright red bodies and polkadot backs, ladybugs look like creatures invented in fairy tales. No wonder these cute critters inspire so many bug-a-licious pieces for kids.
A. Lady bug Frilly Tushies nappy cover available from Little Lady Bug – RRP$14
B. Wheely Bug ride along toy available from Green Goat – RRP$119 (large)
C. Bug in a Nut party favour available from twiggi - RRP$1.95 now $1.35
D. Pomella baby toy by Haba available from be ba bo – NZ$53.90
E. Babylegs leg warmers available from The Infant Boutique – RRP$16.50 now $8.25
F. Two Belles ladybug pyjamas available from A Little Bit of Cheek – RRP$29.95
G. Boon Bug bath toy pod available from Urban Baby – RRP$59.95
H. Kidorable ladybird raincoat available from Pupazzo – RRP$59.95 now $54.95
Enduringly popular Sophie the Giraffe now has some adorable new relatives.
Chan, Pie, and Gnon (who collectively add up to champignon – French for mushroom) are cute rubber teethers in funky fungi shapes. If cousin Sophie’s pedigree is anything to go by, it’s likely generations of bubs will still be chewing on Chan et al in 50 years time. Bonjour, mes amis!
Vulli Chan Pie Gnon teethers available from Button Baby – RRP$25.95 each
Can’t get enough of Little Red? Neither can we. Mix and match these bright and yummy pieces with your favourites from our Little Red Riding Hood look book!
‘Apple Tree’ tree hair ties by Little Choopie – RRP$10.50
Bluebird & Honey beanie and mittens available from Design Child – RRP$39.95
Oobi Baby red applique dress available from Millie Molly Moo – RRP$49.95
Walnut chilli spot Mary Janes available from Three Little Owls – RRP$29.95
As Goldilocks said, “This little chair is juuuuust right!”
Pint-sized versions of grown-up items are always a huge hit with kids. The Flip Flop Sofa from Teeny Me is the perfect size for little bottoms, and is stylish enough to complement your loungeroom. In five funky designs, there’s not a brand name or a licensed character in sight!
Available from Urban Baby – RRP$249.95
So all your friends told you that having kids would mean the end of sleep, the death of your social life, and goodbye to travel? Prove them wrong! Keep exploring (even with little deputies aboard) with Lonely Planet’s guide to Travel With Children.
Look out world, the Griswalds are coming!
Available from The Book Depository – AUD$19.31 with free shipping
