I love a good pair of jeans – and now my baby can too!

Oishi-m [Oy-shee-em] design and produce limited edition garments that splash kimono, vintage and retro fabrics together with denim and cotton to create funky unique baby clothing for newborn babies to busy little people (mostly 000-2, some T’s up to size 4). Little people can vary in size, shape and growth rates so our products are designed to accommodate these variances catering for both skinny minis and chubba bubbas.

Pictured above is the new Moony Chubba Jeans – wide leg with a green kimono circle bottom. The Oishi-m signature waist band and the rolly polly cuffs means that these jeans can grow with your baby as they get taller (and a little rounder around the belly some days!).

The Moony Chubba baby jeans are available to buy via Oishi-m’s online store and are currently AU$59.95

Oishi-m
www.oishi-m.com

If you’re looking for something special for a newborn baby – hampers are a great idea and can be ordered online from anywhere in the world!

There are so many great hamper stores online nowadays, so you can find something to suit any newborn (and their parents!). Here are my favourites –

1. Assorted Designer Cupcakes – 6 pack by Baby Giftbox. AU$74.95
The cupcake gift box contains Bonds cotton singlets, bibs, socks and a greeting card
2. Blue Elephant Hamper by Baby Stitch. AU$54.95
Includes a personalised bodysuit, hand knitted blue elephant (adorable!!) and a matching Alimrose Blue polka dot bib
3. The Hungry Caterpillar gift box by Bockers & Pony. AU$89.95
A classic book now available in a old fashioned mini suitcase, toy, wrap and book set.
4. Mama Too Baby Box by Baby Boxes. AU$134
Tonnes of stuff for baby and mama, including a puppy dog toy, a wrap and baby tee, body scrub for mum and yummy Lindt chocolate.
5. Personalised Baby Essentials & Learning by Mother Goose. Currently AU$119.75
A great way to inspire learning from an early age – includes a giraffe activity toy and stacking blocks

Have you sent, or received, a great baby hamper? Let me know!

A great pair of maternity jeans is a must in the colder months – here’s a round up of some of the great jeans available for expectant mama’s!

1. YIM maternity jeans – Bootleg Jean in blue
2. Soon Melbourne Straight Leg Maternity Jeans in indigo $ 139.95 at Mama Bella
3. Mama J Classic Denim Maternity Jeans in blue rinse (currently on sale at Queen Bee!)
4. Seraphine Paula Bootcut Maternity Jeans $179.95 at Fertile Mind
5. Seraphine Maternity Jeggings $89.95 at Glow Mama – a great alternative to traditional denim jeans
6. Maternity Skinny Jeans in Black $65, or 2 for $99 at Jeans West

1. Apple & Bee children’s bags – bird satchel $29.95
2. Hand knitted elephant $24.95
3. Kids Konserve food kozy sandwich wraps 2 for $13.90
4. The Wean Machine – a baby feeding set $39.95
5. Glückskäfer all-in house $79.95
6. BUILT NY thirsty baby double tote $24.95

All the products listed above are complimentary to our environment, as well as being helpful or fun in our daily lives!

When looking for eco friendly products for kids, make sure to look for the materials they’ve used to create it and whether it can be reused or recycled easily.

For more eco friendly products, please visit Biome!

Biome
www.biome.com.au

Going on a family adventure holiday is something that I would love to do with my own kids.

I remember my own family holidays when I was young and have fond memories of driving up the entire east coast of Australia, eating banana sandwiches and listening to Madonna on the radio. Fast forward 20 years, and the options for a family adventure holiday is out of this world!

As found on websites like Imaginative Traveller and Abercrombine & Kent, you can now tailor the ultimate adventure holiday for you and the kids to enjoy at any time of the year.

Ancient Egypt Explorer Family Holiday
An action-packed adventure and great introduction to discover Egypt – the Land of the Pharaohs. 6 days to explore places like Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings

Ecuador – Sail The Enchanted Isles
A mix of a cruise and rural stay in Ecuador, discover the Galapagos and roam through colourful Indian markets

Northern Territory – Australia’s Red Heart
Family friendly activities such as Aboriginal dot painting, camel riding and cattle station quad biking, plus a self drive along the Mereenie Loop Road

Whatever the location is, the adventure is just stepping out their with our family and seeing a part of the world (local or overseas). Happy memories!

Isn’t it something when a pram makes you go ‘WOAH’. The Mamas & Papas Mylo stroller has me saying that, for all the good reasons of course!

With it’s beautiful sleek design, Mylo is a revolutionary stroller – super easily gliding push featuring all round suspension, travel system compatibility and an amazing single hand fold!

The Mylo by Mamas and Papas also features –

• Forward and rear facing
• Lie flat hard shell carrycot suitable for overnight sleeping
• Seat unit reclines flat with multi position back and leg rest
• Leatherette hand grips and bumper bar
• Removable wheels
• plus a mix and match range of accessories

Here is a great video that Mamas & Papas have posted to show off the Mylo –

While it’s above the medium price range for strollers, if you are looking for a first pram or stroller that will grow with you through your first, second, third or more children, it’s worth looking at the more ‘luxurious’ brands. It’s a piece that will be in your home for years, so I recommend that you at least consider it

The Mylo is suitable from birth to 15kg – it folds down to 22cm high, 60cm wide and 75cm deep.

Little Steps have the Mylo Pram package for AU$1,649. This includes the carrycot and seat unit, and you can mix and match the colours for each component!

If you’re looking for a new pram, why not have a look at the Mama’s and Papa’s stroller today!

Little Steps
www.littlestepsonline.com.au

Billy Lids is a great new online store for all things kids!

They are currently having a special – 15% off for the month of August 2010

If you are looking for quality, stylish and practical products for your baby or toddler, take a peek at Billy Lids today!

Billy Lids
www.billylids.com.au

I love finding great pieces for maternity wear but have never really come across anything like birthing wear before! Different to the maternity hospital gowns I’ve featured previously, Womama’s birthing wrap dress has been created as a dress for a woman to wear during labour and birth.

This comfortable practical wrap, is specifically designed for labour and birth, made from super soft cotton, allows for quick easy access for skin to skin contact once your baby in born.

Easy to move in and be monitored in. Feel feminine at home or in hospital knowing you are fully covered when you want to be.

I absolutely love wrap dresses for a pregnant and post pregnant body – so I would absolutely recommend the Womama Birthing Wrap Dress as a gift to a mum-to-be, or yourself at any stage, age or size! This wrap has been designed for a large 40 week tummy, so be assured that it will grow along with you!

Pictured above –
Birthing Wrap (Raspberry) – was NZD$125.00, now NZD$99.00
Birthing Wrap (Black) – NZD$125.00

For more maternity bras, briefs and nightwear for women, please visit Womama today.

Womama
www.womama.co.nz

Rosie Pose are currently having a big Winter clothes and accessories sale – everything in their Winter clearance stock is 35% off!

Use the discount code “WINTER” at checkout to get 35% off everything in the winter clearance.

Pictured above are –
1. Bebe – Long Sleeve Grandpa Neck Romper with Feet (Blue and White Stripe)
2. Bebe – Noah Long Sleeve Romper with Feet
3. SOOKI baby – Funky Monkey Unisex Romper
4. SOOKI baby – Babushka Romper
5. SOOKI baby – Superhero Romper

There’s plenty of more in the Winter clearance sale – check it out by visiting http://www.rosiepose.com.au/winter

Offer ends 31st August 2010

Rosie Pose
rosiepose.com.au

How cute are these monkey door hangers? They’re a big improvement over the boring door hangers that we have in our rooms at the moment!

The Hip Infant have these monkey’s in stock on their website – Present Time – Monkey Doorhanger (White) and
Present Time – Monkey Doorhanger (Pink) – AU$17.95 for a set of 3

Visit them for other great items for your kid’s rooms today.