Even the most seemingly mundane tasks can be exciting for the kids: pressing the buttons in an elevator, turning the keys in the front door and pressing a doorbell can make their day! The Doorbell House by Melissa & Doug gives the kids the opportunity to lock and unlock doors and press the doorbell till they run out of push. But unlike at home, you don’t have to worry when they leave the door wide open!
Available from Shop for Tots – $65.95
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Tepees make the coolest play tents – but they’re not just for boys! If your little madam likes a bit of frou-frou, Henry’s House has a gorgeously girly tepee just for her. These beautiful creations will set you back a fair few pennies, but the delicious mix hearts, polkadots and florals just might seduce your credit card out of its wallet. Add bunting, cushions, a playmat, and don’t forget dolly – there is even a mini version just for her!
Available from Henry’s House – tents priced from $295, accessories from $45
Your little girl may not be old enough to pirouette but that doesn’t mean she won’t try. Protect your little one’s soles and let her try out some new moves in Pitter Patter baby ballet shoes. They are soft so bub can still feel the ground, making them perfect for moving from crawling to walking. Let the ballet begin!
Available from Design Child – $39.95
For such little creatures, babies come with so much stuff! It’s sometimes hard to see what’s really useful – but a good quality mat to protect bub while they play is absolutely essential. This portable 3-fold play mat is a large enough to give them plenty of wriggle-room but concertinas into to a neat stack for storage. Great for taking to Mother’s Group meet-ups!
Available from SIDS and Kids Shop – $69.95
When decorating your kids’ room what you like isn’t necessarily what the kids like. Problem solved! Studio Ditte has a range of gorgeous vintage-style wallpapers with enough style for you, and enough whimsy for the kids. If you have a little man who loves cars or robots, you will win some serious points. But you don’t have to limit yourself to the kids’ rooms – try driftwood in the dining room, bohemian buttons in the laundry or porcelain plates in the kitchen …oh dear, you may not be able to stop!
Available at Lark – $190 per roll
Building an indoor cubby is a rainy day must-do … but let’s face it, random sheets strung up all over your lounge room can look a tad messy! Leave the bedlinen in the bedroom and get a My Playhouse Adventures tabletop cubby instead. These cool cloth creations fit over a rectangle table and come in two fun designs that will fire their creativity. Essential for families who live in small spaces!
Available from Rudy and the Dodo – $199.95
Pens, like socks, have a way of disappearing. Big Mouth pencil cases will ‘eat’ the kids crayons and pencils and make sure they don’t get lost. These cute little creatures could hold any array of little treasures. Plus they’re cheaper and cleaner than a real pet!
Available from Kawaii Kids - $9
1,2,3…what was I up to? It’s midnight, the baby is screaming – hands up whose lost count of how many scoops of formula just went into the bottle? We all know breast is best but when you are bottle feeding it’s important to get it right. This amazing system allows all the bottles to be prepared correctly and left at room temperature. Then when feed time rolls around, with a click and a shake they are ready in seconds.
Better Baby Quickmix Bottle & Pod available from Ramalama – priced from $28.95
Ever tried to pack for a trip with the kids? They usually want to take every toy they ever owned and then expect you to carry it all for them. They will fit loads of their precious gear in these gorgeous hard-shell suitcases and backpacks by UK brand Cuties and Pals, and they’ll be proud to pull it along themselves. Prepare for lots of smiles and comments as you trundle through the airport … who knows, if you turn the cuteness factor up high enough you might even score an upgrade!Available from Coco & Harper – backpacks $39.95, suitcases $89.95, or $120 for the set.
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Remember when you used to go for a night on the town and you’d switch to a teeny little handbag – just big enough for a lippy and a pen to write down cute boys’ phone numbers? Well, here’s the Mum version for your new life! For short outings or a quick play at the park, swap your nappy bag for a nappy clutch from Isoki. They’re pretty enough to make you think of your heady party days but much more useful for nappy emergencies! Great for those who like to swap handbags often – just throw it in your bag and you have nappies, wipes and a change mat to hand.
Available from Infancy – $32
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