With a plethora of new books, DVDs, toys and products for mums, bubs and kids out each month,
we've decided to showcase our fave picks for the month.
Phil & Ted’s Escape
Age: 3-4 months to 3 years (max load 18kgs)
New to the P&T product range is the escape carrier. It’s the perfect solution for walkers who still want to get off the beaten track with their littlies. With the quality and design finesse you can expect from P&T the escape has function and fashion all wrapped up and a heap of neat extras. For the urban walkers or shoppers check out the Metro, the streamlined version for ‘parenting on the go’. Great for toddlers who don’t like the stroller and aren’t ready for long walks. Get our & about ‘hands-free’!
Price: Escape, Metro
Flying Penguin
Age: Babies - Kids
Flying Penguin stands out in the sea of online baby stores for their environmental stance. Their products include recycled plastic and timbers toys alongside games from companies that offset their carbon footprint by planting trees. They also stock a range of toys, games and books that teach children about caring for the planet - the natural environment as well as the people in it. Brands include: Plan Toys, Under the Nile, Blue Orange, Green Toys, Smart Cooking meal kits, Boikido, Pintoy, Artiwood, Rubbabu, Orchard and Gecko.
Price: Plan Eco House (pictured) $129.95 RRP
Where: www.flyingpenguin.com.au
Yoga Synergy Pre-Natal Yoga DVD
Stage: Pregnancy
Being pregnant doesn’t mean you can’t exercise safely and reap the benefits. Indulge in some blissful stretching, strength-building and relaxation under the careful guidance of Bianca Machliss, director of Yoga Synergy, one of Australia's largest and oldest yoga schools. Bianca is pregnant herself in this DVD, and presents an easy-to-follow prenatal yoga practice including an introduction sequence, followed by standing, floor and finishing postures, and ending with relaxation. The helpful 12 minute prenatal yoga lecture is a great place for mums-to-be to start their yoga practice the right way.
Price: $35 RRP
Where: www.yogasynergy.com.au
Merino Kids’ Go Go Bag
Ages: Babies
An all-in-one sleep bag, lined in pure merino, with a durable cotton outer, the Go Go Bag eliminates the need for top sheets and blankets and the unique design includes a patented two-way vent (for the car/pram strap) so your child can easily be transferred between car seat, stroller and bed! Brilliant!
Price: $69 RRP
Where: www.merinokids.com.au
Smart Cooking meal kits
Age: Mums
If you find it hard to quickly whip up a delicious (and healthy!) dinner each night, get smart with a Smart Cooking meal kit. For the same cost as a takeaway (but a much healthier option), the kit contains all the ingredients to provide you with a meal that is freshly cooked, and a sense of achievement that you’ve whipped something so tasty and professional-looking up ‘yourself’ in just a few easy steps! Great menu options include Lime-Coconut Fish and Moroccan Chicken & Flavoured Couscous. Don’t forget dessert! The Apple and Rhubarb Crumble is delicious! Great option for working mums, mums with newborns or all other time-poor and tired out mums.
Price: from $5.50 per serve
Where: www.smartcooking.com.au
Mawok
Age: up to 10kgs
Give you arms (and back!) and break and try the vertical rocking motion of the Mawok. Swedish functional design meets with an age-old Asian and South-American style cradle. The best feature - Mawok works in most places, both at home and away. Attach it to a wall or simply hang it on a door. It weighs only three kilos and fits into a neat bag. Now available in Australia!
Price: $469 RRP
Where: www.scandinavianexposure.com.au and www.mawok.se
Giimmo
Age: all ages
giimmö by Magic Light, is the most popular night light around! Constantly changing colour, these cute critters are rechargeable and portable, making them perfect for those weekend trips to grandma's so as to keep those gremlins at bay! Used successfully by child psychologists as an aid for both the prevention of bed wetting and to overcome fear of the dark.
Price: $44.95 RRP
Where: www.westernbloc.com
ABC&W
Age: Toddlers - Kids
The crew that brought you the Punk Alphabet and M is for Metal (the one we have) have delivered another gem - a Country & Western take on your ABCs. A book to keep music-loving adults and kids alike entertained. Brilliant graphics from Paul McNeil and wonderful wording from Barry Divola. A great gift for kidlets who are growing up in a Country & Western flavoured household.
Price: $27.95 RRP
Where: www.lovepolice.com.au
