It’s a new look & feel from phil&teds with the release of their new Mod stroller.  Lots of new features teamed with a funky modern look make the new phil&teds Mod a great all-round stroller.

 

If you’re after a simple stroller that has all the features you’ll need for your baby from infancy to pre-school, you should be checking out the new phil&teds Mod stroller.

 

The Mod features an adjustable seat unit that starts its life off as a flat bassinet that can be used on and off the pram.  As your baby grows it converts to a parent-facing seat, and when your baby is ready to check out the world, a forwarding-facing seat.

 

 

A super-slim chassis means you can manoeuvre your Mod stroller in the smallest of spaces and big 10″ wheels means the Mod is comfortable to push both on and off-road (and also a great option for public transport).

 

The Mod stroller features a neat little hand-brake and super-compact fold (for a full sized pram).  Folded, the Mod is easy to carry & store.  The Mod is compatible with a number of baby car seats to create a travel system.

 

 

The Mod comes in 4 colour patterns.  My favourite is the noir, but the abstract, zest & capri are all funky options.

 

The Mod is available from select phil&teds stockists and phil&teds online.  It’s priced at $699.

 

Most stroller caddies come in either cute kids prints or utilitarian black polyester.  That’s why Babymel’s new caddy stroller organisers stand out from the crowd.

 

Sure, you’re pushing a pram, but that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice your sense of style.  And there’s no need to anymore because Babymel have released a new range of caddy stroller organisers which come in 3 adult-friendly designs.

 

Handy in a way only a stroller caddy can be, Babymel’s organisers feature two bottle holders, one for you & one for your baby, a large middle pocket for everything you’re going to need to stuff in there during your outing and two outer pockets.

 

 

Babymel caddy stroller organisers also come with a little zippered purse that clips onto the caddy so you can secure your personal belongings (one thing I’m always worried is that someone can make off with my purse while I’m distracted – which can be often!).

 

Two super-strong velcro straps secure your Babymel caddie to your stroller & you’re ready to hit the road.

 

 

Babymel Caddy Stroller Organisers come in black wave, navy stripe & fawn wave.  They are priced at $39.99 each and are available directly from Babymel online.

 

 

 

Looking for something different to sooth your baby’s sore gums? Try a Teething Egg, not only are they soft & soothing but they come with their own clip for security.

 

A teething baby is a sad situation for everyone involved.  A good quality teether to offer relief from teething pain, like The Teething Egg, is the best solution.

 

The Teething Egg is made from a medical grade rubber (TPE) which is smooth & soft, prefect for sinking sore gums into. The egg shape means that your baby can give both their upper & lower gums a good rub for relief at the same time.  The larger end is great for grip and also prevents the egg from becoming a choking hazard.

 

 

For extra relief you can pop your Teething Egg in the freezer.

 

Teething Eggs come with their own clip (that has also been tested to US safety standards), so your baby’s Egg won’t get dropped & dirty and is always within the reach of little hands.

 

The Teething Egg comes in 4 colours and is priced at $24.95 (including clip).  You can buy your directly from The Teething Egg online.

 

I’m a big believer in self-lead weaning.  But babies feeding themselves = massive mess!  Ezy Pz Happy Mats are designed to help little hands grasp their food & minimise the mess.

 

It’s quite cute watching you baby chase their food around their high-chair tray, but it’s not so much fun cleaning up the spillage.  And all the food that ends up on the floor and is wasted!  But it’s all part of toddler feeding right?

 

Not with the Ezy Pz Happy Mat.  Happy Mats are designed to act like a bowl but with benefits.  They suction flat onto your table top so they can’t be knocked (or tossed) off the table and the ridge like edges allow little hands to scoop food up rather than push it over the side.

 

 

Happy Mats are rigid so they can be filled with food and stacked on top of each other to be carried to the table and, when dinner is finished, your Happy Mat can go straight into the dishwasher.

 

Happy Mats are made from food-grade silicone and come in a place mat style (for the table) or a small size (for the high chair).  There’s also a bowl Happy Mat.

 

Happy Mats come in 4 standard colours and occasional limited edition colours and are priced at $36.95.  You can currently find them on special at Baby Village.

 

I think we need one of these before we start self feeding Weetbix!

 

If you are looking for a unique design option for your old pram liner then look no further than Violet & Lily universal pram liners.  Designed to fit most prams,  I love the extra padded comfort that my Mountain Buggy Mini now has … not to mention the cute design!

I have been using the universal pram liner from Violet & Lily with my Mountain Buggy Mini since Josie was born and I love it.   I was a little sceptical to start as I thought it probably would look like it didn’t fit and may be awkward to use the pram harness but this was not the case at all!  It fit nice and snug.  There is an adjustable strap and clip to secure the liner to your pram and help prevent it from moving out of place.

The first thing I noticed about the Violet and Lily liner was the quality.  It is obvious that these have been made with attention to detail.  It was so nice and soft with extra padding – more than your normal pram liner.  The back of the liner is made from a 3D Air Mesh which allows the liner to breath.  The front is made from 100% cotton.  It’s good to know that Violet and Lily also have an organic cotton option.

The head rest is designed with a built-in butterfly cushion for great head and neck support making it great for bumpy rides.  Out and about with my stylish looking V&L pram liner I realised that this is the first pram I have used when my baby is still little (she’s baby number 3 for me) where I haven’t felt the need to used a soft blanket to cushion my baby in the pram.

This extra soft liner is comfy and soft enough without any need for any more padding.

Violet & Lily Borny Pram Liners start from $89 and have free shipping Australia wide.

Visit: www.violetandlily.com.au and check out their great designs.

THE VERDICT

The extra thick soft padding and gorgeous designs make the Violet & Lily pram liner a great choice for mums with style.

 

Need a mini stroller but don’t want to fork out $400+ for the privilege?  Check out the Childcare Dual stroller for all the features of a compact stroller at a fraction of the price.

 

I was passing through our local Target store last week & couldn’t believe my eyes when I spied the price on the compact Childcare Dual Stroller.  For $159 you’ll get many of the features you need in a compact stroller for a fraction of the price.

 

 

The Childcare Dual stroller features a reversible handle, an extendable hood, swivel & lockable wheels, a removable bumper bar and, of course, a super compact fold that will fit in most plane’s overhead lockers.

 

You wouldn’t expect the same quality as a high-end compact stroller, but the Childcare Dual represents such great value for money and it will certainly do the job!  If you’re in the market for a compact stroller put it on your to-do list to check it out.

 

The Childcare Dual stroller is only available at your local Target store or online.

 

It’s been 11.5 months I’ve been bottle feeding breast milk to my lazy non-sucking bubba and gee-wizz I wish I’d spied the Baby Brezza Bottle Washer about  …  mmm  …. 11.5 months ago!

 

When you’re pumping every feed, and even when you’re not, washing baby bottles is a real chore. You know the drill, it’s the rinsing & the washing & the rinsing again & the sterilising & the drying & the storing.  All day.  Every day.

 

So when I spied the Baby Brezza Bottle washer I let out a big ‘doh!’.  Had I seen it even 6 months ago I would have moved hell & high water to get my hands on one even though I’d have to import it from America!

 

So why is the Baby Brezza Bottle Washer such a magic machine?

 

Well … it washes, rinses, sterilises and dries you baby bottles, breast pump parts and anything else you need clean at the press of a button.

 

 

That press of the button would have saved me hours of work, including middle of the night washes after pumps & feeds.

 

The Baby Brezza Bottle Washer is just like a normal dishwasher but better.  It uses a little tank of water and standard dishwashing detergent to clean your baby bottles (will accomodate most brands & shapes) and drains directly into your sink.

The Baby Brezza Bottle Washer is suitable for all your baby odds-n-ends and delicate glassware – which would have been super for me because I’m going to need a drink in .5 months when I’ve finally achieved 12 months of pumping the awesomeness of breast milk.

 

The Baby Brezza brand of baby bottles and feeding accessories is making its way into Australian stores now, however, we’ve no news of the Bottle Washer yet.  In the meantime you can try Amazon or US Ebay.  The Baby Brezza is priced at $199 USD.

 

It’s not often we get the opportunity to have a big impact on someone else’s wellbeing simply by changing our shopping habits.  New Aussie outfit, Giftbox, donates a box of tampons to a woman in need for every box you buy.

 

If you’re like me, you might have a grumble about the amount of money you have to spend on tampons & sanitary products.  But rarely do I consider what it might be like if I couldn’t access them. But that’s the reality for the 46,000 homeless Aussie women who, each month, struggle to afford the sanitary products you & I take for granted.

 

That’s why, when I read about the Giftbox One for One project I signed up immediately.

 

It’s a simple idea, for every box of Giftbox tampons you buy, one is donated to a woman in need. Orders can be made either on a single basis or on a regular 3 mostly subscription.

 

 

What’s not to love about the Giftbox One for One project?

 

• Giftbox tampons cost the same as most other brands of tampons.  Postage is free for all orders over $25.
• Giftbox tampons are made from 100% organic cotton, and come packaged in little boxes; just the way we like them.
• Subscriptions can be ordered in any combination and cancelling your subscription is easy.
• Giftbox is run by Aussies and support members of our local community.

 

Giftbox tampons (& pads) are distributed to women in need via a network of refuges and homeless shelters.  The One for One project has assisted 46,000 women so far.

 

 

This year, Giftbox’s goal is to provide tampons and pads to every women in need nationwide.  You can help by making a Giftbox order or signing up to a Giftbox subscription.  Giftbox tampons are available in Mini, Regular & Super and are priced at $7.95 per box.

 

If you don’t need tampons, pop a $5 monthly donation in your shopping cart.

 

Charlie Harper’s animal & bird designs have become very popular for kids during the past few years. Now adults can indulge in a big kids tea party with a new Charlie Harper & T2 collaboration.

 

I was zipping past my local T2 store yesterday when I was distracted by a glimpse of vibrant colour.  A closer look revealed a new range of T2 teawares featuring some of my favourite Charlie Harper designs.

 

Big kids can now have they own fancy tea party with this gorgeous rang of tea pots, cups & saucers, sugar & milk jugs featuring Charlie’s famous animal & bird designs including fish & butterflies.  Or enjoy a quite cuppa on their own with a Tea for One set in Charlie’s ladybugs design.

 

Little people don’t miss out though with a gorgeous mini tea set, perfect for a teddy bear picnic.

 

 

Prices start at $26 for a milk jug & $70 for a tea pot.  You can shop T2’s Charlie Harper range online or at your local T2 store.

 

Every child loves to raid their mum & dad’s bags.  There are treasures to be found in there, keys, purses, snacks, things to draw on the walls with.  But there are also things that you don’t want them to get their chubby little hands on.  Juno ChildSafe bags will keep them safe.

 

Apparently there are very, very exciting things in my hand bag.  So exciting that it’s become impossible to keep my 3 year-old out of it.

 

While it’s cute to see him tap my Opal card on the pram for a ride,  I also keep stuff in my bag that I don’t want him to get his sticky fingers on.  Medications, cosmetics and hand sanitisers are amongst the odds & ends that could cause him harm.

 

 

A pair of Sydney mum’s have sought to solve this problem with their new product, the Juno ChildSafe.

 

The Juno ChildSafe looks like a cosmetic bag but features a child-resistant lock.  Opening your Juno ChildSafe requires an adult to press the little tabs in, then pull them down to release the zip.

 

The Juno Childsafe comes in 3 different sizes and 5 different colours so there’s a size & colour suitable for every mum & dad.  Stash one in your baby bag, handbag, briefcase, backpack or suitcase & you’re good to go.

 

The Juno Childsafe is available from Juno online.  Prices start at $29.95.