Most of us drive the parental taxi, but how about adding ‘icy pole van’ to the fleet? The next heatwave is sorted with this sweet set of four Tovolo ice cream cone pop moulds waiting to be filled with fruit. Each mould is BPA free, and includes a clever ‘sleeve’ to prevent ice pop rivers streaming down eager little hands.
Available from Mini Gourmets – $17.99
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No more scratches and no more losing tiny mittens who knows where. Made by New Zealand’s Jack & Abby, Mitten Sleeves protect baby’s silky skin from their sharp little finger nails. So while they will still be able to rub, stretch and move, they won’t draw blood! Mitten Sleeves can be worn over a sleep suit or on their own on hot nights.
Available from The Sleep Store – $17.95
Next time you’re baking, bring out your inner child. Kikkerland Robo Cups look like a cool robot but break down into 4 separate measuring cups. Heavy duty and easy to clean, this funky kitchen accessory is a great way to get little boys in to cooking (and maybe Dad?) Just make sure you keep it up high or it will end up in the toy box!
Available from Budburst Kids – $12.95
Mooo now have BPA-free stainless steel drink bottles to accompany the cut lunch in their ever-popular bags and lunch boxes. Each 300 ml bottle is classic white, meaning you can personalise them any way you choose with Mooo’s super funky customised name labels (sold separately). This is one lunch accessory that’s likely to stick around!
Available from Mooo – drink bottes $14.95, label packs from $19.95
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Not content with sorting out your kids’ luggage and toy transport, the peeps at Trunki are now making it easier to get some shut-eye whilst on the road. Amen to that! The Sleepihedz combo contains a cute inflatable pillow and snuggly blanket (with a pocket for teddy). We love the little gripper on the pillow that keeps the blanky tucked in.
Trunki Snoozihedz available from Yooneek – $33
So this is either a cute lunchbox idea or pure torture – you decide! Fool your brain in to thinking you’re satisfying its fast-food cravings with a burger bento box. Layers of meat patty, lettuce and bun open up to reveal handy little compartments for your real lunch. Hopefully, your taste buds won’t be disappointed and your waistline will thank you!
Available from Third Drawer Down – $18
Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean it’s hot all the time. There can be a chill in the air when the sun goes down. Give the kids something in-between a doona and a sheet with a summer blanket. Layers of muslin give warmth but don’t let the kids overheat. Perfect for those kids who like to snuggle at bed time!
Aden + Anais summer blankets available from The Sleep Store – $49.95
If you’re a parent who loves to get away and loves to hate their travel cot, meet the simple and lightweight alternative! At just 1.8 kilos it comes with its own inflatable mattress and toddler sleeping bag – so you can hit the road with a lot less baggage. The pop-up tent design will also be great training for future campers – adventure, here we come!
Childcare Travel Dome travel cot available from The Sleep Store - $159
Dazzle your bedroom with these playful bedding designs from ByGraziela. Great for inspiring adventurous bed time stories and dreams for your train-mad toddlers. But if you still can’t sleep, don’t bother counting sheep when you can count elephants, flowers, houses and more!
Available from Sukimama – $104.95
Your little water baby is sure to make a splash on his birthday! Kick up a fuss in the paddling pool, make waves at the beach, or blow bubbles in the bath – whatever floats his boat!
Green Baby organic cotton hat available from natureshop baby – $16.76
Personalised baby birth announcement cards by helloBABY Designs – priced from $48
Aquarius onesie available from CafePress Australia – $21.50
Nature Babycare eco bubble bath available from Naty
Aden + Anais summer blanket available from The Sleep Store – $49.95
Fisher Price water-filled teether available from Baby Zone Direct – $6.76
