Posted on August 01, 2010 in Bed, Bath & Kitchen, Fashion & Accessories, Gadgets & Gear, Maternity, Newborn & Baby by Simone

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week! Enjoy the beautiful and bonding experience of feeding your baby, with a little help from these stylish and practical breastfeeding aids.

A. Qubies breastmilk (or solids) storage available at Soul Mothers – RRP$17.95
B. Breastfeeding: Real Mums Tell You How by Melissa Macdonald – RRP$34.95
C. Tortellini Cushion breastfeeding pillow from Studio SKINKY – RRP$90
D. Cake French Vanilla nursing bra available from Mothers Direct – RRP$69.95
E. Mother Minder reminder bracelet available from Metro Mum – was $8.95 now $7.61
F. Peanut Shell reversible baby sling available from Totally Mums and Bubs – RRP$89
G. Mini Organics soothing nipple balm available from Nature’s Child – RRP$29.95
H. Maternalove ‘Tulip’ nursing top available from Sweet Lilly Maternity – RRP$79.99

Tags: Breastfeeding: Real Mums Tell You How, Cake, Maternalove, Metro Mum, Mini Organics, Mother Minder, Mothers Direct, Nature's Child, Peanut Shell, Qubies, Shelf, Soul Mothers, Studio SKINKY, Sweet Lilly Maternity, Tortellini Cushion, Totally Mums and Bubs

Posted on June 30, 2010 in Bed, Bath & Kitchen, Maternity, Newborn & Baby, WIN WIN WIN by Simone

Sorry, this competition is now CLOSED.

Congratulations to our winners: T Bishop, Ormeau QLD; S Lawson, Craigieburn VIC; S Stavretis, Scarborough WA

Bluearth Baby Water is Australia’s first 100% pure water for you and your baby, eliminating the need to boil water for formula or drinking. Conveniently purified and bottled, take it on-the-go in 600ml and 1.5 litre bottles, or get free home delivery with 15 litre refillable containers.

Three lucky Mum’s Grapevine members will win a carton of Bluearth Baby Water (24 x 600 ml bottles) valued at $58 each. Never get stuck trying desperately to cool down boiled water again!

To enter, make sure you are subscribed to the Mum’s Grapevine newsletter, then visit www.bluearthwater.com and tell us in 25 words or less why Bluearth Baby Water is best for your baby. Email your answer, name, address and phone number to [email protected] with ‘Bluearth’ as the subject line.

Competition closes midnight 30 July, 2010

Read our Terms & Conditions

Tags: Bluearth Baby Water

Posted on June 03, 2010 in Gadgets & Gear, Maternity by Simone

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

Tags: Vespa & The Ladybird

Posted on May 15, 2010 in Fashion & Accessories, Maternity by Simone

This is the most elegant breastfeeding shirt we’ve ever seen.

No complicated crossovers, obvious openings or strange flaps – this tailored blouse from Mummy Honey is beautifully shaped and features vertical zips totally hidden in the front seams. For once the claim is true – no one will know it’s a nursing shirt!

Available in black or white from Belles Familles – RRP$95

Tags: Belles Familles, Mummy Honey

Posted on April 18, 2010 in Fashion & Accessories, Maternity by Simone

Swoon. This is how we all wish we could dress when pregnant. These gorgeous pieces from Cedar Leaf maternity wear would do any bump proud. At $734 for the whole outfit it’s not cheap, but definitely chic! Even Angelina never looked this good.

Mishka’n'Milka Bon Voyage lilac shirt – RRP$175
Flora fold pant in brown by Soon Melbourne – RRP$80
Mishka’n'Milka Traveller trench in beige – RRP$245
French Sole Henrietta chocolate flats – RRP$235

All available from Cedar Leaf

Tags: Cedar Leaf, French Sole, Mishka'n'Milka, Soon Melbourne

Posted on April 02, 2010 in Fashion & Accessories, Maternity by Caroline

It’s the stuff (maternity) fashion dreams are made of – a must have, fashion forward item that looks hot and feels comfortable!

Seraphine Maternity Jeggings look like dark wash skinny jeans and feel like leggings!  Real denim with extra stretch, elastic waistband and faux zipper give the slim look of skinny jeans but allow you to let it all hang out (dessert is back on the menu ladies!).

Available from Sweet Lily Maternity – RRP $99.95

Tags: Seraphine, Sweet Lily Maternity

Posted on March 23, 2010 in Eco-friendly & Organic, Gadgets & Gear, Maternity by Caroline

Not your ordinary baby gadget, the timeless Natursutten Midwife’s Wooden Stethoscope is as functional as it is beautiful.  Made in Denmark, the unique bell shape amplifies the unborn baby’s heartbeat allowing family members to listen in without the need for batteries, radio waves or expensive machines.

Hundreds of years of use can’t be wrong.  This is a wonderful one-of-a-kind heirloom gift for expecting Mums.

Available from Bebe Online RRP $39.95

Tags: Bebe Online, Natursutten

Posted on March 18, 2010 in Eco-friendly & Organic, Maternity by Caroline

Just because everybody is telling you that you look radiant it doesn’t mean that you FEEL radiant. Give tired skin a pregnancy-safe boost with Mambino Organics. The range includes calming aromatherapy blends to promote sleep and relieve nausea,  Scar Repair Booster to rebuild collagen and elastin and restore normal skin colour and the super smooth Oh Baby! Belly Butter, enriched with mango, cocoa and shea butter.

Available from Ecobabe. RRP$22.95 – $59.95

Tags: Ecobabe, Mambino Organics, skincare

Posted on February 20, 2010 in Maternity by Caroline

Hug your bump in style and comfort with a Huggalugs Bump Hugger. Designed to help extend the length of tops which tend to get shorter as your bump gets bigger, they can also be used whilst breastfeeding to help keep your tummy covered.

How fancy does your bump like to be? There are patterns and plains but we like the chocolate brown Spotbursts design, perfect for the autumn maternity wardrobe.

Available from Babies Nest – RRP $29.95

Tags: Babies Nest, Huggalugs, maternity fashion

Posted on February 14, 2010 in Maternity by Caroline

It’s forty long weeks and now you can give everyone a progress report!

The Mama Numbers tee from Miatom is funky, comfortable and gives maternity fashion a whole new humorous edge. Made from light, soft bamboo fibre, it’s also a dream to wear. So next time a stranger asks “How much longer?” you can give them the facts – out front.

Available from Miatom. RRP$79.95.

Tags: maternity fashion, Miatom, t-shirts