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Wear your bubba with pride … It’s Australian & New Zealand Babywearing Week!
Join an event or share the love with the Photo-A-Day Challenge. Show the world the freedom that babywearing offers, celebrate the joys of being connected to your baby and win great prizes courtesy of Babes in Arms and ERGObaby! And make sure you check out the #babywearing hashtag on Instagram for inspiration … guaranteed to make you awwwww!
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When the weather is warm, and poor little gums are sore, soothe bubba with these easy-to-hold mini icy-pole moulds suitable for babies from 9 months. Everyone loves a treat on a stick and from fresh fruit to smoothies, yogurt or juice, healthy foods are even more yummy when they’re frozen. And Mum can rest easy that teething babies are getting some nutrition even when they’re off their food.
NUK Annabel Karmel Ice Lolly Moulds available from Hip Little Bubba – $9.77
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For an original baby gift and a new take on the traditional nappy cake or sock bouquet, why not give a baby gift of sushi! It’s OK, there’s no raw fish or soy sauce involved, this sushi is made from 100% organic bamboo and cotton baby products. Just like going out for yum cha, Yumcha Child offers an assortment of yummy baby bits and pieces packaged up in bamboo steamers and banana leaf trays, with an oriental twist that new parents will love.
Baby Gift Packs available from Yumcha Child – priced from $32
If life with little ones feels like living in a zoo some days, then these new safari-themed designs from ERGObaby will fit right in! ERGObaby’s award-winning baby carrier allows you to wear your tiny one closer for longer, so it’s important that it has good looks that last. Now available in Organic Lattice, Zebra and Aussie Khaki designs, these cool carriers are ready to meet your little monkey!
Available from Babes in Arms – priced from $159 to $209
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Babies are obsessed with mobile phones, but unless you want drool in the headphone port, teeth marks on the screen, and accidental phone calls to Japan, your phone is one object you really don’t want to share with a teething bub! The jChew chewable smartphone give them their own phone that is safe, chewy and comes in lots of fun bright colours. Now, time to get on your real phone and plan a night out with the girls!
Jellystone Designs chewable smartphone teether available from The Hip Infant – $15
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Expectant mamas, start updating your baby shower wish list: Petunia Pickle Bottom has released new layette sets in signature mod prints that co-ordinate with Petunia baby bags and accessories. There are cute little bodysuits, divine swaddling wraps and sleep suit sets perfect for that first trip home from hospital.
Available from The Baby Closet – priced from $59.95
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Oh how we love the gorgeous, Aussie-designed DINGaRING teething rings by OB Designs! Just arrived for your snuggling pleasure, check out these pretty new pastel characters in the range. Made with natural wood and plush fabric, each little creature has a kooky back story: like Patty Pig who has a penchant for Jimmy Choos, and food critic Moe Mouse who can’t stand yodelling.
Available from Sweet Creations – $19.95
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You know how calming and restorative it feels when you indulge yourself with quality skincare products. Well, why should kids miss out? Give your children the same experience with their very own specialty products by Le Bebe Coo. From luxury shampoos to nourishing lotions, nappy cream, sunscreen and lip balms, all their needs are covered. In French-inspired packaging that is too cute for words, the kids are going to enjoy a luxurious bath time from now on. And they are big bottles, so you don’t need to worry when you steal some for yourself!
Available from Bon Bon Tresor – priced from $16
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As the days get longer and the dawns arrive earlier, you may notice another natural phenomenon occurring: a little hand tapping your face at an hour that is not classified as morning … coupled with refusal to go to bed at night because “It’s still daytime, mum!”
Luckily The Gro Company has got your back when it comes to extending parental shut-eye with their clever sleep-in solutions. Step one: trick your kids in to thinking it is dark with a Gro Anywhere Blind ($84.95). This portable blockout blind attaches directly to the glass using suction cups, ensuring a snug fit that extinguishes light properly.
Step two: train your kids to know when it is time to wake up with a Gro Clock ($79). When the display is blue, it’s time for sleep. When it turns yellow (at a time selected by Mum and Dad) it’s OK to rise and shine. It can also be used in digital clock mode for older kids who are learning to tell time. Sleep tight!
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Unfortunately your child doesn’t come with a “sleep” button, but there are lots of other ways that technology can make parenting easier and more fun. Stay organised, entertained and connected with these 15 essential mobile apps for new parents. (more…)
