Each one of these kooky, clip-on Freak-O-Bag monsters opens up to reveal a reusable tote bag perfect for lugging your small one’s most precious possessions around – guarded by his or her choice of 11 different mad critters. Hand made and fair trade, this is a freak show not to be missed!
Available from Where Did You Get That? – RRP$17.95 to $22.95
Once your baby starts solids, a high chair is going to play a pretty prominent role in your kitchen decor. So why not invest in something really cool?
From luxe to less, here are some of the funkiest feeding finds on the market.
Bloom Fresco high chair available from Metro Mum – RRP$699
phil&teds High Pod high chair available from Minimee – RRP$349.95
Antilop high chair available from Ikea – $39.95
Its never too early to instill your child with a love of nature and a desire to protect the planet. Celebrate World Environment Day with these earth-friendly teaching tools.
A. Green to Grow BPA-free baby bottle available from Eco Child – RRP$19.95
B. Tiny Revolutionary ‘Teacher Creature’ hoodie from cornflowerblue – RRP$35
C. Little Alouette Gigi the Giraffe teether available from Toddler Town RRP$33.70
D. Glückskäfer sustainable wood house available from biome – RRP$59.95
E. Envirosax ‘Flower Power’ kids shopping bag from Hello Charlie – RRP$8.95
F. ‘Soar’ fine-grained birch ply swing by Left Hand Make – RRP$59
G. Solar Sun Jar available from todae – RRP$75
H. Charlie & Lola Look After Your Planet available from ecobabe – RRP$19.95
Mums are not usually partial to having fungus growing in the house, but we’re sure you’ll be more than happy to watch these multiply in your child’s room!
Hanke‘s larger than life ‘Le Champignon’ toadstools will turn any bedroom or playroom into an instant fantasy land. Create a ring of mushrooms and tempt the fairies and elves to come out and play.
Available at Olifant – was $124.95 now $112.45
It’s the holy grail for new mums – the return of your pre-pregnancy belly!
These fantastic Belly Wraps from Vespa & The Ladybird will have you well on your way, firming your waistline and offering much-needed support (especially after a c-section). It’s an essential item to pack in your hospital bag.
Available in the ‘Classic’ range (RRP$49.95) or the bamboo-lined ‘Plush’ range (RRP$62.95) in black or nude – from Vespa & The Ladybird
Show off your mini man’s street cred with these cool threads, perfect for little cruisers.
A. ‘Basemint’ mesh hat available from Baby Base Ink – RRP$21.95
B. Cried Wolf ‘Boner Drop’ trackies available from About a Boy – RRP$60
C. Cried Wolf ‘Machine’ hoodie available from Dragonfly – RRP$69.95
D. Kit n Kin ‘Sunnies’ t-shirt available from Minifashionista – RRP$49.50
E. Little Nutty ‘Urban Caution’ helmet by Nutcase Australia – RRP$99.95
F. Cried Wolf ‘Jailbird’ hoodie available from Little Pinwheel – RRP$42.45
G. Sudo ‘Austin’ leather high top sneakers from Charlie’s Bucket – RRP$89
H. Strider Running Bike in orange available from Strider Sports Australia – RRP$199
Sorry, this competition is now CLOSED.
Congratulations to our winners: V Harpwood, VIC and M Leaver, SA.
Fun, funky and easy to use, gorgeous BabyLegs leg warmers are the perfect way to layer up as the weather cools down. Turn heads with dozens of designs to choose from – try animal prints, rainbow stripes, modish argyle, quirky polka dots and more!
Two lucky winners will win a huge BabyLegs pack from Babes in Arms, worth $100!
To enter, make sure you are subscribed to the Mum’s Grapevine newsletter, then visit www.babesinarms.com.au and tell us in 25 words or less which of the top 20 designs is your favourite, and why. Email your answer, name, address and phone number to [email protected] with ‘BabyLegs’ as the subject line.
Competition closes midnight June 25, 2010.
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Rumble rumble rumble. What’s that noise? Termites? Nope, its the sound of your toddler devouring the furniture!
Teething can be a trying time, made even more difficult by worrying about your precious one’s teeth munching away on her cot. The funky Munch Original Cot Teething Rail will not only stop your little one from ingesting her sleep space, it will also add a nice splash of colour to a plain cot.
Available in pink, blue, sparkle blue, lime or clear from Angelfish Dragonfly – RRP$55
Sorry, this competition is now CLOSED.
Congratulations to our winner: A Manwaring, Nicholls ACT
Tell your friends about Mum’s Grapevine this month for your chance to win an iCandy Apple Stroller and Flavour accessories pack worth $899!
What a juicy treat! Get ready for lots of admiring glances when you head out with the stylish new iCandy Apple stroller. Not only is it amazingly pretty, it has all the features on your pram tick list. It can be front or rear facing, with three recline positions and a soft fleece core seat snuggle for extra comfort. When baby number two comes along, the additional ‘pip converter’ makes it easy to switch to a double pram. However, the really fun part is choosing one of the five yummy coloured ‘Flavour packs’ to funk up and personalise your pram. Deeeelicious!
All you have to do to enter is tell a friend or two about Mum’s Grapevine and for every friend who registers you’ll get an entry in the draw. The more friends you tell the more chances you have of winning!
Competition ends June 30, 2010.
