Mumma Loves Bubba is a great online store featuring environmentally friendly products for both baby and mum. It’s great to see more eco-friendly online shops opening up and Mumma Loves Bubba is no exception! They have a great selection of modern cloth nappies and teething aides – with lots of things on sale also! Here are a few of my favourites today –

one. Weegoamigo Blanket 100% cotton knit blanket $79.95 – Gorgeous design to snuggle up in!
two. Nature’s Child Organic Cotton Baby Towel Hooded Was $45.00, Now $36.00
three. Lil Joeys – Newborn modern cloth nappies $44.95
four. ERGObaby Carrier Limited Editions Was $169.00, Now $143.65
five. Nature’s Child Bottom Balm Was $19.95, Now $15.96 – If you need a great balm for red bottoms, check out Nature’s Child
six. Pop In Wet Bag – pack of 3 $28.00 – I love that it comes in a pack of 3, you can use one for dirty nappies, another for messy clothes and another for wet swimmers!

There’s alot more to check out at Mumma Loves Bubba, so make sure you bookmark this one if you’re looking for eco-friendly products for your baby (or yourself!).

Mumma Loves Bubba
www.mummalovesbubba.com.au

It’s time to check out what’s new across the internet! Button Baby has a beautiful selection of toys and accessories for children, and their new products are no exception With $8.90 next day delivery Australia wide, you can’t go wrong!

one. I’m Discovery Farm House $49.95
two. Hevea Panda Teether $16.95
three. Teamson Magic Garden Standing Mirror $199
four. Very Hungry Caterpillar Backpack $26.95 – great for outings and school! You can spot this one from a mile!
five. Dyles Flip Over Snow White Doll $29.95
six. I’m Lambie Padding Ride On $79.95
seven. b.box essential nappy caddy green $59.95
eight. Alimrose Designs British Guardsman Money Box $24.95

Check out more at Button Baby
www.buttonbaby.com.au

The joy of a newborn baby in your family is an amazing time. Finding gifts for newborns is probably the most fun anyone could have – everything is super cute! For newborns, you have the option of buying something for now (cute onesies, tiny baby shoes etc) or find something that will last them years like name puzzles, soft toys or books.

It’s easy to find great newborn gifts online (and offline), but if you’re having some troubles here are just a few ideas to steer you in the right direction:

one. bud – heirloom slipper charcoal $29.95
two. Alimrose Prince Doll $49.00
three. New bundle birdies set $30.00
four. 3 Sprouts Organic Hooded Towel Chicken $39.95
five. Brio Bell Rattle $12.95
six. Baby Bell Roller Dog $21.00
seven. Nappy pants – Sooki baby Fast cars Was $26.95 On Sale! $16.00

Wouldn’t it be nice to have another option? Well, check out the bodysuits at Babies at Play.

As you can see by the beautiful pictures, the baby bodysuits at Babies at Play are designed in such a way that you don’t have to pull the bodysuit over babies head. Just lay the garment flat on your changetable, slip in their arms and then button up the bottom with total ease.

Each of their garments are made from 100% organic cotton which means it’s completely free of pesticides, chemicals and bleach.

Babies at Play was created by fashion designer and mum, Paula Escobar. Having had a successful career in the Australian fashion industry, it’s clear to see that her talents have continued into Babies at Play.

The easy to use bodysuits for babies are available in sizes 0 to 9 months and start from AU$29.95. They make a perfect gift for any newborn & new mum or dad and I’m happy to recommend them to you today!

For more information, please visit the Babies at Play website today.
www.babiesatplay.com.au

Organisation is a key to happiness in our household If I know where things are, then little accidents or emergencies aren’t so bad and are over before you know it!

b.box’s Nappy Caddy is beautifully simple – a design that is functional and cute at the same time. Instead of having to scramble for the wipes, nappy, creams and a change mat when you need them all the most, the b.box Nappy Caddy stores them all in one place.

It features -

• Space for wipes box
• Large drawer for storing bits and bobs
• Removable divider for added flexibility
• Wipe clean change mat
• Easy clean surface
• BPA, Phthalates and PVC free

Pop one in the nursery and one in the living room, it’s your portable change table that will make your day a little easier.

b.box also have other great products in their range, including a baby bottle, diaper & nappy wallet, a travel bib and a sippy cup.

You can find more info on their website!

b.box
http://www.bbox.com.au

Here is a quick photo round up of my favourite things I spotted -

I’ll be posting more about individual products that I loved from the The Baby & Toddler Show, but some of the products pictured above are

Taga Bikes – parents and children stroller and a carrier bicycle
Lunch Boxes With Love (website down right now)
Mima Kobi pram
Bugaboo pram (Bugaboo + Missoni special collection print, how cool)
Bop Along Buddies – Inflatable Animal Bouncers
Bio Oil – we had fun in the free photo booth!
Stokke Xplory – this pink print was so cute, I’ll try to find out what it’s called for you (and me… lol).

We also came away with some samples of Bio-Degradable Nappies & Wipes which I’ll review in the next week or so.

If you’ve never been to the The Baby & Toddler Show before, and are expecting/planning a baby or have little ones already – it’s worth the ticket price for the day. You’ll grab alot of bargains, test drive alot of products and get to talk to the companies behind them.

Thanks to The Baby & Toddler Show for putting on such a great event every year in Sydney
www.babyandtoddlershow.com.au

Four Cow Farm is based in South-East Queensland and is made up of a Mother, Grandmother and former Midwife – who wanted to make baby creams and balms made ONLY from pure and natural ingredients and nothing else.

At Four Cow Farm, our creams, balms and lotions are made from the finest natural ingredients available and we choose the safest natural food-grade preservatives and emulsifers for all our products. So when you open a jar or bottle from Four Cow Farm, what you see is what you get – the colours, textures and fragrances come from our wonderful ingredients themselves, and nothing else.

Doesn’t that sound great? Well, I’m happy to report that it feels great too Because each of the products are made from 100% natural & organic ingredients, I feel like it’s working with our skin, rather than against it.

The Four Cow Farm Baby Lotion is described as “an exquisitely smooth and soothing lotion made from Pure Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Sweet Almond and Apricot Kernel Oils, infused with Soothing Rosemary Leaf Extract”. It glides onto baby’s skin and leaves it feeling smooth and soft, and smelling great! (Not like other brands that often make your skin smell like a factory…).

Four Cow Farm Nappy Balm is beautifully rich & full of soothing goodness. It’s a 100% natural balm made from Beeswax and Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Castor and Macadamia Oils. It reminds me alot of a super lip balm for chapped lips – so the Nappy Balm is one that you’d keep around for little bottoms that are prone to nappy rash.

The Four Cow Farm Nappy Cream is a lovely light and gentle barrier cream for little bottoms. I found this to be a great every now and then nappy cream (where the Nappy Balm is for already-red bottoms, this one is good cream to start with to prevent red bottoms) to keep in your nappy bag. Again, it leaves the skin so soft and is 100% Natural.

The Four Cow Farm Baby Wash was a delight to use on my kids – it’s a 100% Pure Castile Soap Baby Wash is made from Premium Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil which made my husband ask me why I brought Olive Oil into the bathroom, lol. We loved it though – both kids came out of the bath with extra smooth and soft skin.

Last but not least, the Four Cow Farm Calendula Remedy which is my favourite out of the range. Can be used on skin affected by eczema, hives, bites or contact dermatitis or for calming minor cuts, scrapes or bruises. With known anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties, Calendula has been used for centuries as an excellent soother for a variety of skin irritations.

Please mum, no more pictures….

My daughter often has scratches and bumps from who-knows-where, so the Calendula Remedy was perfect for her. It’s made with 80% organic calendula-infused olive oil, with the added beneficial properties of vitamin E and organic Roman Chamomile. It’s buttery soft goodness is so nice to rub onto the skin, I’d definately want to use this over any chemical-laden product!

They also have Baby Oil, which I didn’t try out but has ingredients like Pure Cold Pressed Apricot, Macadamia and Almond Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Oils with Calming Organic Chamomile and Soothing Rosemary. It would be the ultimate soothing moisturiser or massage oil for babies, all natural and really great on the skin.

I’m very happy to recommend Four Cow Farm to you all today and ask you to visit their website which has more information about their products & values. You can also buy all the products online via their online store, or find a stockist near you.

Four Cow Farm have done an amazing job thinking about the ingredients that go into every day products like baby lotions, wash and balms. As parents, you’ll spend at least a year using all of these products, multiple times a day, choosing 100% natural not only benefits your family, it will benefit the environment in the long run.

DON’T MISS THIS!

Four Cow Farm have generously set up a discount code for Australian Baby Blog readers. Just use the coupon code ABB2011 to receive a 10% discount when you purchase any product via their online store. Get in before the end of October – you won’t be disappointed!

Four Cow Farm
www.fourcowfarm.com
Online Store au.fourcowfarm.com

Thank you Four Cow Farm for letting me review your products this week!

This one is for all the mums & dads with a child that suffers from eczema! I haven’t experienced eczema myself, but I know that it can be terribly frustrating for both baby & parent.

Eczema (also known as Atopic Dermatitis) is a painful skin condition suffered by up to one in three babies or young children.

It is a red and often scaly rash that is extremely itchy, causing distress to both the child and their parents. Often this rash can weep or turn into sores on the skin and it’s not uncommon for infection to occur.
http://www.bamboobubby.com.au/about-eczema-in-babies

Kelly Northey’s son was diagnosed with eczema, and she cleverly created the Bamboo Bubby Bag which doesn’t aggrevate skin and has handcovers to prevent scratching.

Made from bamboo and organic cotton fabric, the Bamboo Bubby Bag breathable, absorbent and hypo-allergenic. It is also thermal regulating, which will keep your baby cooler in summer and warmer in winter – so unlike other sleeping bags, your can use your Bamboo Bubby Bag all year round.

It’s a fantastic innovation for parents who are looking for a little relief when it comes to eczema and other allergies. Prices start from $69.95 for 1 baby sleeping bag.

Check out the Bamboo Bubby sleeping bag today
www.bamboobubby.com.au

Sydney-siders! Don’t miss out on the fun at The Baby & Toddler Show this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.

We went last year and also in 2009 – there’s always so many great things to check out whether you’re planning a family, pregnant or have kids already.

I’m looking forward to seeing b.box (I love their nappy caddy design), Gitta Bags (very cool, very compact nappy wallet), Jellystone Designs (BPA Free, Non Toxic silicone jewellery products), Taga (the super cool bike I mentioned recently!) and Kid U Not.

If you’re walking around the Show this weekend, or if you are exhibiting your amazing products or services at the Show – make sure you stop and say hi if you see me

The Baby & Toddler Show – Sydney
Friday 30th September to Sunday 2 October 2011
Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour

Buy your ticket online today through The Baby & Toddler Show website here – save 25%
How to get to the Exhibition Centre
Parking details here

The next Baby & Toddler show will be held in Melbourne in March/April 2012.

The Nuna Leaf is almost here! I cannot wait for it to be in stock – it’s such a beautiful piece of furniture, and the best part – no batteries required. (I know, right?) This amazing baby rocker/bouncer actually is more like a glider or a swing – it was inspired by the carefree float of a leaf on a breeze.

Check out the video -

features

• motion lasts unassisted with a gentle push
• no batteries, no cords, no buzz, no noise
• easily locks stationary for feeding or playtime
• pops out of base for easy storage or quick trips
• 100 percent organic cotton insert is soft and light
• evolves with baby to big-kid size
• perfect angle for both playing and napping

specifications

• recommended use: birth to 26kgs – though it can stand up to 80kgs!
• product dimensions: 45 cm high • 71 cm wide • 72 cm deep
• product weight: 4.75 kg

You can find stockists for the Nuna Leaf via Babyhood, though I’ve found it already listed on Bubs n Grubs which is located in Brisbane.