Free Gift With Little Bamboo Sheet Sets

For a limited time only buy a Little Bamboo Sheet Set from www.styledbaby.com.au and get one Little Bamboo Muslin Wrap FREE. We are so in love with bamboo that we want everyone to know how great it is!

Coming Soon - Ergopouch Bamboo Pyjama's

ErgoPouch have done it again!!

Available this week, bamboo blend pyjama's for babies from 3 months to 3 years, available in three styles, cool, mild and warm, there is one for every weather condition.

So reserve your pair - chantal@styledbaby.com.au

Images from www.ergopouch.com.au

Coming Soon - ergoPouch Bamboo Sleep Bags

ergoPouch are just about to release 2 types bamboo sleep bags (bamboo fleece and bamboo sheeting), which are modelled on their existing alpaca sleep bags.

I have been lucky enough to have one (bamboo fleece) for around a week now. Jacob has been sleeping in it every night since in conjunction with ergoPouch’s bamboo pj’s and I have been getting an extra hour and half hours sleep out of him, and he has not woken once thru the night. And if you live in victoria you would know that we have had just about every season’s weather in the past week.

Retail $79.00 AU ( $51 USD - will ship)

They should be available any day now, Alina is just waiting for the final shipment to hit our shores. I do have 2 x 18-36 months and 1 x 9-18 months bags in stock at styledbaby if you cant wait . email chantal@styledbaby.com.au

Heres what ergoPouch have to say

Sleeping Better with Natural Fibres:
Sleeping with natural fibres, such as alpaca and bamboo , has long been known to give a better nights sleep, and now we know why. Natural fibres disperse
moisture from the skin, providing an even warmth and body temperature. Studies have consistently confirmed that sleeping comfort is highly dependent upon the
body achieving its own unique optimal temperature balance for a restful and revitalising nights sleep. If during the natural sleeping cycle, the body is too warm or
too cold, the human body will either consciously or subconsciously adjust its position in bed, thereby causing a disruption to the natural sleep cycle. All
ergopouch products contain natural fibres such as bamboo, alpaca or organic cotton to help babies sleep better.

Seamless Ergonomic Design
Endures the rigors of an active sleeper.
Developed with stretch inserts, fits snugly allowing your
baby to move freely without getting tangled and upset.
Double ended zipper for easy nappy access

Safe Sleeping
The ergopouch is strictly compliant with all safety regulations
and will assist with the prevention of SIDS
ErgoPouch Fabric Technology
Stays 2-3 degrees cooler in hot weather & warmer in cold
Naturally supersoft
Absorbs water 3-4 times better than cotton
Hypo-allergenic / Anti-bacterial / Anti-fungal / Anti-static
Eco Friendly made naturally - no pesticides, no chemicals
Resists dust and mites

Eco Friendly
Ergopouch use fabrics that are not only good for babies but good
forthe environment. No Chemicals or pesticides are used to make
our fabrics.

Summer Sell Out Sale

Tiny Revolutionary T’s and Onesie’s were $39.95 Now $16 that’s a massive 60% off

Eternal Creation Dresses, jumpsuits and shorts, take 50% off all stock

Other clothing* take 30% off

*Excludes Babyjo Bamboo Basic’s
See in store for all other markdowns

This Just In - Babyjo Bamboo Blankets

An absolutely divine blanket made from 70% organically grown bamboo fibre and 30% organic cotton. Made beautifully with 2 layers, the blanket still retains the soft, luxuriant feel of bamboo (along with its fantastic health and environmental benefits) while feeling so heavenly to snuggle up in (and we know that your baby will be so comfortable wrapped up in one of these)

Use this mid weight blanket as either a wrap for newborns, a cot blanket/throw or as a pram blanket. (Your child will love the feel of this so much, that it may just become their fav "blankie") Great for warm weather in summer, as you can still wrap baby, yet know that the blanket is breathable and thermo regulating - keeping baby cooler, or use it in winter to keep the heat in and bub warm and snuggly.

Generous size - 90cm x 85cm

RRP $29.95 SALE $27.00

Deck Out Your Walls

Give your childs room an instant face lift! styled baby has a fantasic range of removable vinyl wall, the hardest thing will be deciding which design you want in which colour. See the full range instore.

Join The Revolution

Now in stock at styled baby, these sweatshop free T's and Onesie's are designed with the environment, and empowerment in mind, the light fabric is perfect for this summer, with an organic cotton blend for your baby's skin, get them while they last.

What they have to say

Tiny Revolutionary is about the new face of family, the modern family. The family that isn’t validated by the composition of their family portrait, but by the love and support they share with each other. Tiny Revolutionary is here to help create a community, a story, that these families can relate to, inside which they can find their own form of family reflected. We will take small steps together and before you know it, we might just start to make a positive change in the world.

Images from Tiny Revolutionary.

Aden & Anais Muslin Wrap - Product Review

Product Review By Erin - Readers Special Pricing, see details below
Having recently purchased a set of Aden + Anais muslin wraps, I am an instant convert and also have all of my friends buying them like there’s no tomorrow.

With fantastic colours and designs – and their groovy new zoo animals design – I was spoilt for choice. They are super soft and a nice close weave, but still allow breathing.

Otherwise known as swaddling clothes, the muslin wraps are a sensational size – a very generous 120cm x 120cm (approx). No more escaping for my little tot!!

Aside from swaddling, the wrap can also be used as an open sheet, on the floor for tummy time and as a stroller shade (drapes nicely given its large sizing).

You may think muslin in muslin, right? Wrong!
There are so many scratchy, poorly woven and super tiny muslin wraps on the market that resemble hessian. So do you self a favour and discover aden and anais. Which by the way are two ex aussies living in the US and were horrified when they discovered they couldn’t get any half decent muslin in the states.

There is also a winter weight which consists of several layers of the same soft muslin, still allowing baby’s body temperature to adjust naturally without overheating and I was pleasantly surprised when I saw them at the pregnancy and baby expo in Melbourne. Which is were I also got a sneak peak and the new muslin sleeping bags, available soon.

The following information is taken from
www.adenandanais.com

Muslin is a unique cotton fabric first introduced into England in the late 17th century. Muslin has a light, open weave that allows air to flow seamlessly through the material. The soft natural fibers allow your baby's body temperature to adjust naturally, eliminating over-heating, but ensuring warmth and comfort. aden + anais wraps will allow you to safely swaddle your baby, giving you confidence that your baby will experience a peaceful and secure sleep.

why swaddle?
This age old technique is used to make your baby feel safe and secure:
Swaddling helps to make your baby feel secure and comfortable, as it is designed to imitate the security of the enclosed surroundings they experienced in the womb
Swaddling helps your baby sleep on their back, the pediatrician recommended sleeping position.
Swaddling helps your baby stay asleep by reducing sudden arm and leg movements (startle reflexes)
Swaddling keeps your baby's face uncovered
Swaddling prevents your baby moving around the crib and getting into dangerous or uncomfortable positions

PROMOTION NOW EXPIRED!!!!

For the rest of the month or until stocks last purchase a four pack aden + anais wraps from styledbaby and enter "blog" when prompted for a coupon number and pay via direct deposit are cheque and get a massive 20% off what others charge. Dont pay $59.95. Pay only $48 as a reader of the styledbaby blog.

Babies are the hottest accessory, so why not wear them?

Styled Baby is now taking orders for these fantasic baby wrap carriers, you tie it on and just add baby. They are the most versatile baby carrier.

Grand Opening Special

Order this week and you will only pay $89 (rrp $119) for 100% cotton

or $149 (rrp $159) for Organic Bamboo for a mid november delivery.

More colours on website.

One size fits all
Wear your baby in several different ways
Nurse and carry your baby hands free, no need to hold them while inside the wrap .
Grows with your baby, from newborn to 3 years
Distributes their weight evenly over your entire torso.
And best of all they are super stylish, reflect your personality in your choice of designer fabrics

Available in 100% cotton or 100% organic bamboo fiber that is softer than the softest cotton, has a natural sheen to the surface and feels similar to silk or cashmere. It’s the perfect fabric to have next to a newborn baby’s skin! Bamboo fabric is light, strong, extremely breathable, naturally draws away and evaporates moisture, naturally antibacterial, perfect for babies allergy prone skin, provides UV protection and is hypoallergenic. Best of all bamboo is a sustainable, meaning it is enviromentally friendly.

Mumi & Bubi - Product Review

If you’re like me, you’d rather cook and prepare all of your babies food yourself, it makes you feel like a super mum, no tinned, jarred or packet prepared food on my babies shelf in the pantry.

My freezer on the other hand has a couple of Tupperware containers with steamed, mashed sweet potato, zucchini, pumpkin, broccoli and pear and made by moi. All in little cubes, made in my Mumi & Bubi Solids Starter Kit. Every night little J has a mixture of vegetables for his tea that defrost evenly in the microwave.

You get two trays and a recipe booklet in the kit, each tray has 21 holes with a rounded base and close fitting lid. I never get freezer burn on them and due to the portion controlled size as J gets a little older and hungrier I add another cube to his meal. I didn’t use the booklet as I followed a different diet aimed at maximizing the immunity and nervous systems. But thats another story.

I put the trays in the dishwasher and so far so good. Due to their size they can sit on top of other food in the freezer and don’t tip over. You might ask why don’t you just use ice cube trays, well there are a few reasons, firstly you don’t come buy many that have lids. Secondly they all have square bottoms, which makes it really hard to get them out and lastly, 21 holes versus 12 holes.

Free from BPA. (Bisphenol A is used in the production of epoxy resins and
polycarbonate plastics) The trays are made from polypropylene and, if you look on the back, you will see the recycling symbol with the number 5 "PP"
which indicates polypropylene. The trays are made from new material, not recycled material as sometimes can be the case with polypropylene products.

Overall - They have defiantly made meal time at our house quicker and easier and kept us making his food for longer.

Rating - 9/10

Available - in Safeway among other retailers in Australia.
Images by Mumi & Bubi

Studio Bambini - Spring/Summer Issue

The Spring-Summer issue of Studio Bambini is on sale now at a newsagent near you or through isubscribe

Here is a sneak peak.

images from studio bambini

World Breastfeeding Week - August 1 - 7

This week is World Breastfeeding Week, and i would like to share with you, some products that I used while feeding, your comments and feedback on what you used, wouldnt use again or wished you had sprung for, would be great.

I would not have breastfeed for as long as I did without my Medela Swing Breast Pump. It's quiet, portable uses both batteries and 240v, discreet useage, 2 pahse expression and their breastmilk bottles are BPA free.

Lansinoh tropical nipple treatment was life saver in the first few days of breastfeeding for me, ultra sore and grazed nipples were soothed and healed by Lansinoh, using medical grade lanolin, making it the only nipple bream to contain zero preservatives or additives, meaning you don’t have to remove the cream before feeding, which was convenient and saved you re-aggravating the graze.

Breastfeeding naturally, is a publication produced by the Australian Breastfeeding Association, it was invaluable for tips and techniques and much needed advice and encouragement .

Baby Legs

Stay at Home Mums or SAHM's, are among the greatest inventors, well they are in my home anyway. They seem to give you a sense of hope and you always a have soft spot for them. And I love a good story behind a new buy.

Babylegs was born out of a nappy bag belonging to Nicole Donnelly from the US. She sold over 100 handmade pairs of babylegs in the first two weeks. and now sells them to over 15 countries.

You'll Wish You Were Kinder Age Again

Tupperware’s lunch to go pack, available in Tropicana Blush and Zing. Is great for kinder and school.
For a total of $58.25 you get
Sandwich Keeper
Two Snack Cups
Kids’ Sports Bottle
Hang On Spoon
and the insulated carry bag, with an external drink carrier and a zipped pocket in the front of the bag. The whole bag unzips ¾ of the way around and has a carry handle.

All plastic products are cover by tupperwares very generous lifetime guarantee and are dishwasher safe.

Best of all you will reduce landfill and save money, a you don’t need plastic wrap and you can buy items in bulk, rather than buying individually packed goods.

But don’t worry if you’re a little disappointed that the kids get all the fun, there is a grown up version too,

Tupperware’s Tropicana Sapphire. Comes with the insulated bag, The Rock ‘N Serve and a Sandwhich Keeper Square
RRP $49.85 (Sports Bottle not included)

Call your tupperware consultant today, any excuse for a girls get together.

All images from Tupperware.com.au

Cheeky Little Soles

Cheeky Little Soles have the best shoes for your babies feet and your reputation as a hip mum, excellent for pre and post those precious first steps, (that I am still waiting for.) With their super soft leather sole, and funky designs, they will rock your world. And I love the word play with the branding.

Lisa also keeps a blog, which you can find here

How Cheeky Little Soles began...
Cheeky Little Soles was created by Australian Mum Lisa Koba, early in 2005. Lisa searched for a way to keep her 6 month old daughters socks on and to stop her from slipping on their floorboards at home in her early attempts at learning to stand.
Lisa saw a gap in the market for top quality, stylish and reasonably priced soft soled leather baby shoes, not one to sit back, she set about designing her own range.
After many months of research, designing and sourcing, the first range of Cheeky Little Soles baby shoes emerged onto the market. The response to the range, both from customers and retailers, was fantastic, Mums and bubs throughout Australia and New Zealand just adored Cheeky Little Soles.
As the word spread about Cheeky Little Soles so did the range of products available. Cheeky Little Soles has developed into a unique range of Australian designed leather footwear specifically tailored for babies and toddlers.
All the Cheeky Little Soles products have been tried and tested by infants, toddlers and Mums.

The above words in grey and images were extracted from their website, i couldnt rewrite it any better

Bonds Baby - Easysuit Demonstrations

I just got an email from bonds,

they are going to be having easysuit demonstrations in shopping centres in NSW and VIC in July and August.

Penrith, Parramatta, Eastgardens and Miranda Westfeld, along with Rouse Hill Town Hall, Warringah Mall and Castle Hill in NSW and
Chadstone, Highpoint and Eastlands Shopping Centres, Southland Westfield,and Myer in Bourke Street in VIC

Check this link for dates.

They are now calling for participants to show up on the day, with the offer of prizes for mums, dads and babies, to take part in competitions such as, fastest to change a nappy and put the easysuit back on.

Sounds like heap of fun, anyone who is thinking of participating, a word of advice, go one size larger, and the younger the better, or should I say the more bendy the better, my hubby always puts the legs on first then has to remove it a start at the top, but prefers them over others as his big fingers hate press studs.

HandySitt - Product Review

The HandySitt –Danish By Design

Great portable highchair for your styled baby, from 7 months to 4.5 years. Allowing your child to sit with you at the table and not segregated from the family while strengthening the family bonding process and encouraging mealtime values.

Folds flat for easy cartage (even fits in a suitcase), a travel bag is

available as an optional extra.

Fits to most chairs and is easy to setup, saves having to ask if indeed there are highchairs available in a restaurant, and never mind that there is nowhere for it to fit without obstructing traffic, that is once you have had to ask several people to move while dragging the often broken, dirty and unajustable highchair from the back of the restaurant .

Comes in a range of colours and timber finishes, anti slip rubber feet, three point harness, adjustable arms to lengthen or shorten depending on seat, and safety strap to hold it on the chair which you can tighten once fitted.

The HandySitt definitely makes meals time outside of the home whether far or near an easy and hassle free experience for the whole family, which makes it a more enjoyable time and you find yourself going out more often.

RRP $149.95 AUS

Available on line at Charlottes Web for $139.00 AUS

Please tell them that styled baby sent you.

Rating 9/10

Love Your Baby The Baby Love Way

The best piece of literature I purchased when tyler was born, was Baby Love by Robin Barker. More of a reference guide than an everyday read from front to back book. Almost everything you need to know about the first twelve months of your babies life.

I would look up sticky eye, read a paragraph and I’m done, two days later no more sticky eye. What I liked about the no nonsense, cut the real purpose of the book in the first place, was that it gave you the answer to the question you were asking or reassured you that you were doing it right or your suspicions were correct. Really eased a mind, that was frayed, well beyond tired and too proud to ask a friend or relative about certain topics.

Chapter Titles
Birth to 3 Months
Preparing for Parenthood
More Than One Baby
Premature and Small Babies
Doing it Alone - Sole Parents
Choosing Baby Products
Breastfeeding Your Baby For The First Two Weeks
Bottle Feeding Your Baby After the First Two Weeks
Early Worries and Queries
Daily Care
SafetyGrowth and Development
Sleeping and Waking in the First Six Months
The Crying Baby
For Parents
3 to 12 Months
EquipmentFeeding Your Baby
Common Worries and Queries
Growth and DevelopmentS
afetyFor Parents
Sleeping and Waking Six Months and Beyond
Becoming a Toddler
Recipes
Percentile Charts
Conversion Chart

Defiantly a must have for any new parent.

Praised on baby forums across the world wide web

Reader statements say – “ I cant live without” “Answers almost every question paranoid and obsessive first time parents might have” “This book has been an absolute godsend”


Even listed as essential reading on Essential Baby

Pillow Talk

These lovely personalized pillows, from a friend Jackie O (No not that Jackie O), makes these pillows with your little ones name on them, beautiful cot and single sheets, bunting and some softies. She sells them at the local market here. They make great gifts for new babies, sorry that these ones are all boys ones as her girls ones are very pretty.

I am waiting for her etsy shop open so I can post a link so you can all have them.

Whats Good For Baby - Product Review

Product Review - Rafferty's Garden Breakfast Cereal

When looking for a healthy start to J’s eating life, I read that brown rice cereal is better than white for your babies undeveloped tummy, I also wanted to start organic, even though I knew this was not going to be a life long thing, I still wanted to delay or reduce chemicals in J’s diet.

That is when I found Rafferty’s Garden Organic Baby Rice Cereal with extra iron, and the best thing it was in the supermarket, which meant no extra stops (which we all avoid with young ones) or online ordering. They are really well priced, under $2 for 125g, they have a zip lock top, on a foiled pouch, which stands up nicely in the pantry no matter how empty, and if your in a hurry you can chuck the whole pouch in the nappy bag and not worry about it staying upright, or the bag tearing.

With no added sugar or salt
No lactose or milk products
No artificial flavors, colours or preservatives
Wheat free and good source of iron
Made from brown rice, sunflower lecithin and electrolytic iron.

In the beginning, we just mixed it with formula, but after we had introduced vegetables mixed with the cereal and cooled boiled water for a while, I added one ice cube of steamed pear, and cooled boiled water for lunch, keeping breakfast as normal.

Then after some time had pasted and we were ready to start adding a tad bit of gluten into his diet, we introduced the Multigrain breakfast with extra iron in the breakfast time slot. The multigrain cereal has 50% whole oat flour, 30% brown rice, 20% stabilized rice bran, sunflower lecithin and electrolytic iron. It is a little thicker in consistency than the rice cereal.

Below J models the Baby rice cearal and multigrain breakfast

Good for baby and super easy for mum

9/10

Image #1 from Rafferty Garden

Image #2 my own