Wibbly wobbly jelly is always a hit with kids. Forget plastic cups and make your jelly really stand out with a balloon-animal pooch-shaped jelly mould. It will be a hit at your next party or even just for your next play date. If you want to be sneaky add some fruit they don’t normally eat and watch them clear their plate!
Party Pooch Jelly Mould available from Coolthings.com.au – $12.95
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New Zealand’s Citta Design have just launched their new ‘Barcelona’ collection featuring a riot of colour and character – including a gorgeous kids’ bedlinen design. The new ‘Zoo’ bedding features a creative and exotic hand-drawn animals, with fun t-shirts and toys to match. A cool way to do an animal theme without resorting to generic cutesy farm friends.
Zoo quilt cover – Single $129.00, King Single $139.00 / Soft toys priced from $26.50 / Cisco t-shirt $39.90
For stockists phone 1800 256 723 (within Australia) or visit www.cittadesign.com
If you often get the guilts looking at the mountains of plastic your kids seem to acquire, here’s a a fun option for mealtimes that will put your mind at ease. These eBamboo kids’ dinner sets are made from naturally growing organic bamboo. They’re reusable, dishwasher safe and can hold hot or cold food – but they’re also biodegradable. So when the time comes to move on from your cute monkey plate or adorable froggy bowl, you can be safe in the knowledge they won’t be taking up landfill over time.
See stockists at www.isgift.com or call 1800 819 270 (within Australia) – $24.95 per set
Darwin’s theory of dessert evolution: from cake came the cupcake, from cupcake came the cake pop and now from cake pop comes the pie pop. Yummy scrummy pie in an easy to carry package of a lollipop … yes please! (bonus: kids will eat anything on a stick so you can pack some good stuff in there too).
Pie Pop Kit For Kids available from Think Geek – $24.99
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Let the kids go wild in the shower … turn tears to giggles and make shower time dress-up time! There’s no need to convince the kids to put on a shower cap anymore, the only question is which of the 13 adorable designs to choose? And how will you convince them to take it off after shower time’s finished?
Annabel Trends Animal Shower Caps – $12.95
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Thanks to the junior masterchef phenomenon, the kitchen is no longer Mum’s domain. Get your sous chef earning their dinner and chopping veggies, SAFELY! No fear of fingers in the stir fry, this fabulous knife will cut anything that a sharp knife can but it won’t cut kids fingers due to the rounded serrations of the stainless steel blade.
Available from KiddiKutter – $11.95
It’s no secret – I’m all about Orla. The retro-inspired patterns and prints from British brand Orla Kiely have been making me go giddy for years, and I’ve sated my passion by snapping up the occasional little morsel I’ve found on holiday or at home. So you can imagine my excitement at learning Anasazi will be bringing a HUGE range of Orla Kiely House products to Australia from late October. There will be signature stem prints all over every room, with containers and cookware, bed linen, bathroom accessories and more. We’ll update you with stockists as soon as you can get your hands on these gorgeous products.
1. Moulin Roty wooden aeroplane available from Entropy – $74.95
2. ‘Let’s Go’ t-shirt available from Country Road – $29.95
3. Europe map cushion from My Bearded Pigeon – $55
4. Baggu canvas backpack from The Iconic – $59.95
5. Weegoamigo world map baby muslin wrap from The Little Kidz Closet – $39.95
6. Moulin Roty compass available from Entropy – $12.95
7. Micador Globe 4 Kids available from Carto Graphics – $64.95
8. Orange aviator sunglasses available from Hootkid – $27.95
9. ‘Make Your Own Path’ artwork by Middle Of Nowhere – $249
Background image: World clocks wall decal via eBay
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Pleeeease can I brush my teeth again, Mum? They’ll be rushing the bathroom to get their hands on these sweet toothbrush holder and timer sets. Cleaning the pearly whites is much more fun with a fireman or pirate to help and anything that makes one of life’s must-dos in to fun time is just fine with us.
Hess Toys Toothbrush Timers available from Little Boo Teek – priced from $14.95
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Open wide, here comes the plane…or train…or if baby is really hungry, both! This colourful bowl and two-spoon set is all you need for fun mealtimes. Made from hygienic, BPA free, easy care silicone, the fun won’t be over if the bowl goes whoops-a-daisy, because it’s breakage proof too.
Oogaa Mealtime Sets available from Boutique Brands – $24.95
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