Posted on June 13, 2013 in BABY & TODDLER, BUYING GUIDES by Sponsored

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The secret to harmonious life with a baby is to be adaptable. Sleep when you can, go with the flow, and follow your instincts. That’s why the Bednest immediately jumps out as a fantastic product – because not only does it have stunning good looks, it gives you maximum options for keeping baby happy and getting some extra shut eye.

If you’re keen to co-sleep but want to do it safely, this is a fabulous idea. The Bednest adjusts to the correct height and then secures safely to the side of your bed. The bassinet’s mesh sides can then be folded down so you have close contact and access to your baby. Reach over to pat and settle, or breastfeed easily during the night. It’s also great for mums recovering from a Caesarian. The Bednest can also be used as a bassinet on its own, or tilted to help comfort refluxy babies. It even folds flat for storage and travel. This is a brilliant investment for the first six months that you’ll be thankful for with each subsequent child.

Available from Danish by Design – $599.95

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Posted on June 12, 2013 in KIDS, Win Win Win by KateD

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Meet Hippo Blue and their super-cute range of personalised gifts and labels.

Whether you have a pirate, a princess, a monkey or a robot on your hands, you’ll find something for every little character at Hippo Blue. Track how fast they grow with a personalised height chart, deck the walls with super-cute personalised canvases made just for them or allow for their ever-changing interests with removable wall stickers. The fashion department is also taken care of with cute-as-pie t-shirts, including our favourite – I Love Mummy.

Then there’s the staple for any kid on the go – name labels… lots and lots of name labels. Their extra-durable vinyl name labels stay put on all the essentials including drink bottles and lunchboxes, withstanding the constant onslaught of microwaving and dishwashing, while the iron-on labels just stay stuck wash after wash (after wash!).

Playgroup, daycare, preschool and beyond, Hippo Blue has your name on it.

One lucky Mum’s Grapevine newsletter subscriber will win a $150 Hippo Blue shopping voucher to spend on their super cute range of personalised products.

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Posted on June 12, 2013 in Decor & Furniture, HOME & GARDEN, OUR PICKS by Naomi

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Art is the finishing touch that makes a house a home, but it can also be a budget buster.

Typo Pop make it super affordable to create a beautiful home on a budget, with printable wall art that’s only a fiver a pop! It’s as easy as choosing a design and size and downloading the file to print yourself, all for the cost of a coffee or bus fare. Visit sister site Typo Pop Kids for loads of cute designs to decorate nurseries and kids’ spaces. Shhh, just don’t tell your friends – they will all be marvelling at your hidden graphic design skills and interior designer talents.

Available from Typo Pop and Typo Pop Kids – $5 per downloadable file

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Posted on June 11, 2013 in BABY & TODDLER, OUR PICKS, Win Win Win by Sponsored

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These super soft plush animals are just crying out for cuddles!

miYim softies are made from certified organic cotton and recycled fibre filling. Made with safety and sustainability in mind, there are loads of sigh-inducing sweeties to delight your child. Choose from cute Storybook Plush animals, perfectly sized for little arms to hold, or tie yourself up in knots with twisty ‘Yogatales’ that can be pulled and tied any which way. These oh-so-snuggly creatures are coloured by eco-friendly dyes and are 100% certified non-toxic, helping make your child’s environment both stimulating and safe.

Visit Coolkidz or contact [email protected] for your nearest stockist – Stoybook Plush $49.95 / Yogatales $39.95

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Posted on June 11, 2013 in Decor & Furniture, HOME & GARDEN, OUR PICKS by Simone

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TREND ALERT! Bye bye chevrons, hello arrows. From fine feathery hand-drawn lines to wonderfully warped jewellery, here are seven pointy picks to shop the look:

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Tags: ASOS, Danica Studio, Down That Little Lane, Etsy, Funky Homes, Little Pinwheel, Minti, Modcloth

Posted on June 10, 2013 in Fashion, MATERNITY, OUR PICKS by Naomi

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The new Rocky Road and Sherbet designs from Cake Lingerie are bringing new meaning to the term yummy mummy and making maternity and breastfeeding lingerie look delectable. Mums-to-be and breastfeeding mums will want to know that these pretties are technically constructed for incredible support and shape, with straps and back band that offer superb comfort. More importantly, with their delicious colours and feminine detailing, they may just be the prettiest bras you’ll ever own – not something you’d usually say about your ‘average’ maternity bra!

Available from Cake Lingerie – bras $64.90 / briefs $29.90

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Posted on June 09, 2013 in Fashion, OUR PICKS, WOMEN by Simone

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I’ll let you in on a little secret: I don’t have a teething baby, but I would wear these colourful teething necklaces from tiny and i in a heartbeat!

They look like cool clay beads but are acually made of soft, non-toxic silicone, so you can finally add some adornment to your outfit knowing your neckwear is a chew-friendly zone. They’re waterproof, washable and​ feature a breakaway clasp for safety. We love the on-trend colour combos … with or without baby in tow!

Available from tiny and i – priced from $36

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Posted on June 08, 2013 in BABY & TODDLER, Fashion, OUR PICKS by Naomi

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Twins means twice the smiles, twice the fun and twice the stuff!

The secret to not looking like a packhorse every time you leave the house is the right bag. This clever Lassig bag is designed with several kids in mind. Mums of twins or two kids close in age will appreciate the extra large change mat, double bottle holders, double soother holders and extra long stroller hooks. Combined with roomy compartments, zip pouch and wet pocket, this is one bag that makes life a lot easier for busy mums.

Available from Lassig – $199.95

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Posted on June 07, 2013 in KIDS, OUR PICKS by Simone

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Luckily these huggable little crochet creatures are not, in fact, 2 Cute 2 Be True – that’s just the name of the sweet little fair-trade brand they’re made under. Hand made in Thailand and designed in the Netherlands, these toys provide local employment and fair wages for their makers, and huge smiles for the lucky kids who get to take them home.

Available from Cocinella – priced from $9

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Tags: 2 Cute 2 Be True, Coccinella, toys

Posted on June 06, 2013 in KIDS, OUR PICKS by Simone

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The Stones, Springsteen … Bert & Ernie.

Some of Sesame Street’s most lovable characters have styled themselves as rock legends for their album, Born to Add (Great Rock & Roll) – a collection of educational songs parodying classic rock. Get ready to strut to “I Can’t Get No Co-Operation” (by Mick Swagger and The Sesame Street Cobblestones) and “Barn in The USA” by Bruce Stringbean and S Street Band.

Also ready to rock your car tunes repertoire are ‘Numbers’ (featuring The Count, of course) and ‘Sing The Alphabet’, which follows Sesame Street’s love affair with letters.

Avalable on iTunes - Born To Add / Numbers / Sing The Alphabet

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Tags: Entertainment, Sesame Street