New from the makers of the super cute DINGaRING teething toys comes a range of soft little friends to delight your newborn. Inspired by Australian wildlife, Heart Felt Creations have fuzzy bellies for cuddling, floppy limbs for pulling, and noisy bits for shaking and crinkling. We love the Aussie names – pick up a Bazza Bee for your baby or a Trev Turtle for your tiny one.
Available from Kawaii Kids – $15
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
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
The kids shouldn’t be the only ones who get to enjoy the gorgeous designs from DwellStudio. Beautiful but practical, the Madison nappy bag ticks all the boxes and will look a treat swinging from your shoulder or pram (with its inbuilt pram attachments). The modern tote shape is super roomy, but there are also loads of pockets to prevent essentials from getting lost in the abyss!
Available from The Baby Closet – $165
You are never too young to rock! These fun and quirky rompers from Six Bunnies will turn your little one in to a rock n roll, rockabilly or punk superstar in no time. They might be sweetness and light underneath it all, but they’ll be showing some serious sartorial attitude. All you need now is some safety pins and green hair dye.
Available from Taffeta Punk – $19.95
Baby’s first steps become a stroll across the Savannah with the Wonderworld Giraffe Wooden Baby Walker. The charming walker has a friction-based speed control to help new walkers find their feet. And, on whistle-stops from all that walking, the giraffe’s shape-sorting tray will occupy the busiest of toddlers.
Available from Treefrog Toys – $99.95
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
At the point where sophistication and babyhood intersect, you’ll find little feet wearing Love Luck & Wonder pre-walker shoes. In prints that will make fashion forward Mamas gasp, these baby shoes are trendy classics and truly unique (just like your own amazing baby).
Available from Down That Little Lane – $49.95
Travelling light with baby!? Now it’s possible with individually wrapped, vacuum-packed disposable nappies that fit in your had (or your pocket). From everyday outings to overseas travel, 70% smaller means more space for the fun stuff.
Available from Babyshop – $14.95 per pack
Dinner time with a toddler can only be described as crazy. Stuff gets squished, pulled apart, thrown and never just eaten. Complete the craziness with these kooky bibs from Ulubulu. They have the essential ‘crumb catcher’ and the best part – they go in the dishwasher with the rest of the mess!
Available from Little YoYo Styles – $11
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