Baby’s First Christmas

November 26, 2012 in Children

We have been going absolutely crazy for Christmas. Christmas party dresses, Christmas decor for you child’s room and even some Secret Santa gift ideas all under $20.

I find the excitement of Christmas absolutely contagious. There is something so thrilling about the lead up – choosing gifts for your loved ones, listening to Christmas carols as you do the grocery shopping (I seriously love this!), baking Christmas cookies… just call me Mrs Claus until the New Year starts!

Celebrating your baby’s first Christmas is one of those big exciting milestones that usually rolls around a little too fast. With my first, I managed to maintain a balance of some fun and some practical presents. However, with my second I did go a little over board with clothes and toys, most of all (besides our beloved Sophie the Giraffe) aren’t used anymore.

Today’s gift ideas are a mixture of practical, sentimental and fun and perfect to help your baby unwrap on their very first Christmas day.

1. Wooden Money Box from Bambini Pronto ($11.99) // 2. EverEarth Name Train from Urban Baby (from $5.95) // 3. Mocka Rocking Horse from Lime Tree Kids ($49.00) // 4. Sophie The Giraffe from Toys R Us ($25.99 on sale) // 5. Baby’s First Christmas Nursery Art from Etsy ($29.45)

Do you have any ‘go to’ gifts for the all important First Christmas? Will Santa be dropping off any of these gifts to your house this year?

Stay Chic,

Melinda xx

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Toy Town: Maximum Fun, Minimum Mess

July 13, 2012 in Children

What is it about rain that sends kids a little… crazy?

My toddler literally bounces off the walls whenever it rains for more than a day at a time and keeping him occupied with rainy day activities gets a little exhausting. That’s when it is important to have a cupboard full of rainy day toys. That is, toys that will keep your little one busy but don’t have one thousand and one tiny pieces that will be left on the floor!

Here are seven easy-to-pack-away toys that can be enjoyed by babies, toddlers and even pre-schoolers.

1. Sparkle T Robot Path Finder from The Toy Bug ($16.95)

2. Aeroplane with Twirly Gears from Urban Baby ($12.00)

3. Sparkle T Abacus from Stylish Kiddish ($15.63)

4. Flip Over Triangle Musical Set from Urban Baby ($32.95)

Kaboodle Kits For Kids Travel Chalk Play Mat from Down That Little Lane ($30)

I think this idea is pure genius. Perfect for home or travel!

“These chalk play mats have chalk cloth on one side and oilcloth on the other. A perfect alternative to an easel, your kids can draw on the chalkcloth side or flip the playmat over to use as a table protector for painting, gluing, play doh and other messy activities. Both sides can then be wiped clean with a damp cloth.”

Micador Made By Me Castle Cubby from Baby’s Got Style ($39.95)

Put your hand up if home-made ‘throw a sheet over the dining table’ cubby houses are a common occurance in your house on rainy days… both of my hands are up! Why not treat the kids with a ‘Made By Me’ castle. Assemble, decorate and play!

Melissa & Doug Classic Bead Maze from Amazon ($17.78)

An absolute classic that has been enjoyed by my oldest boy as a six month old baby until now (and he is three next week). Such a simple idea. zero mess to put away and helps hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills plus can be used as a tool for teaching colours, shapes and counting.

Do you have any favourite ‘maximum fun, minimum mess’ toys in your household? Or a tip on surviving those rainy days inside while maintaining some sanity?

Stay Chic,

Melinda. xx

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Chic Up Your Kid’s Room.. Zoo Animals

April 13, 2012 in Children

Hi Chicettes!

Today’s post is the start of an ongoing series we will be doing called ‘Chic Up Your Kid’s Room’. The idea is that each post will have a different theme featuring products and furniture that will hopefully suit any budget. We aim to please so as always, if you have a theme you would like to request email or tweet us! We are kicking off the first Chic Up Your Kid’s Room post with a Zoo theme because it is gender neutral and well, super cute too!

1. Printspace Art Print in Elephant and Giraffe – $29.95 from The Hip Infant

2. DwellStudio Elephant Frame – $27.96 from Amazon

3. Zuny Elephant Bookend (available in pink & grey) -$69.95 from Urban Baby [I am so in love with the Elephant bookends! They are 100% and Zuny make a giraffe set too! ]

4. 3 Sprouts Storage Bin Zebra – $49.95 from The Hip Infant

5. Zoo Animals Baby Mobile – $45 (USD) from Etsy

1. Zebra Lamp – $179.95 from Jane’s Tote

2. Teeny Me Flip Out Sofa – $249.95 from Urban Baby

3. Play Rugs Giraffe – $169.95 from Lime Tree Kids

4. Animal Table and Chairs – $59.94 from Big W [Seriously, what a bargain buy!]

5. Living Textiles Play Date Lamp – $89.99 from Babies R Us

Hope you all enjoyed our first Chic Up Your Kid’s Room post,

Melinda. Xx

Carry-It-All: Stylish Baby Bags

April 3, 2012 in Children

Choosing the right baby bag is so important. It goes everywhere with you and holds all the essential items a mum could need.

I asked some very stylish mums what their advice was when it comes to choosing the perfect baby bag…

“I like big nappy bags and ones with heaps of pockets so I can ‘allocate’ things (socks, bibs, nappies) to different parts to make things easy to find. I want them to look pretty yet ‘manly’ enough that Mr doesn’t mind carrying it around too. Oh and nothing too gender specific. I want to be able to reuse the nappy bag down the track regardless of if we have another boy or a girl.” – Melinda (Mumma In Heels)

“It’s important to have quick access to things like keys and bottles, so slip pockets are very handy. It’s also great if a nappy bag comes with its own change mat, bottle warmer and a zip lock bag for any wet items like bibs. If a bag looks great too, then that’s a bonus!” – Amy (Absolute Amy)

“Why our Daddy Diaper Nappy Bag ticks all the boxes for us…insulated bottle holder; 3 large compartments (which can hold a variety of essentials such as rusks, food pouches, lip gloss, pens and teething toys), clips for stroller strap, large interior space to house everything you need for bubs when you are out and about (I seriously pack the kitchen sink in this bag). But the best aspect of this bag is this….There is a checklist for Dads which is screened on the magnetic flap, so no more worries about them leaving the nappies or wipes at home!- Katie (Mumma on the Run)

“Don’t assume size is everything – remember that you will probably end up carrying this bag around all the time. The bigger it is the more things you will try to put in there, the heavier it is. Think about your pram: what kind of handles does it have, how big is the storage basket? Remember that Dad is also going to have to carry this bag. You may think hot pink is in fact hot, Dad probably will not. While you are thinking about nappy bags also think about bottle holders and dummy covers. Some bags will come with them, other will not so you will have to purchase them separately. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in baby stores try luggage or leather shops. One of my favourite nappy bags was a leather bucket bag from a leather shop. I still use it all the time.” – Jaclyn (@ClassicJac)

“A practical bag that suits your style will become an all time favourite.” – Andrea  (Fox in Flats)

Now that we’ve covered what to look out for (and what to avoid), here are some fabulous nappy bags you can rock the playground with.

il Tutto Logo Tote – on sale $84.50

 SkipHop Versa Nappy Bag from Urban Baby – $99.95

 Timi & Leslie ‘Charlie’ Bag from My Brood – $220.00

OiOi Essential Bionic Dot Caviar Hobo – $89.00

Isoki Reversable Bowler Baby Bag – $199.95

Looking for more tips? The gorgeous Andrea from Fox in Flats wrote an article called ’10 ways to know you’re buying an awesome baby bag’…be sure to check it out.

Stay Chic,

Sonia. xx

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