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Babies Little Girls Little Boys Big Kids Summer Reading New Mums Dads Home Staff Picks Outdoor Fun Domestic Bliss Cheerful Cheapies Christmas Shopping List
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Hey baby, time to hit the gym! A stimulating activity gym is a must for every bubba, and for great design and practicality we can’t go past these gorgeous unisex designs from Skip Hop. Have a hoot with ‘Treetop Friends’ or get started early on their ABCs with ‘Alphabet Zoo’. Baby can gaze up at the colours, patterns and mirror, or reach and grab to discover textures and sounds.
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TELLING TALES PERSONALISED CHILDREN’S BOOKS
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These charming personalised books from Telling Tales will turn the little girl who is at the centre of your world in to the star of her own story. Eyes will light up and faces will glow when she sees her name and photo appear alongside the pretty illustrations that give these books a lovely bespoke feel. Add a personal message on the dedication page to let her know just how much she means to you.
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KIDDIMOTO BALANCE BIKES
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Get your motor (and your legs) running! Kiddimoto balance bikes will be the coolest toddlerpowered wheels to hit your footpath this Christmas morning. These bikes teach tiny tots balance and co-ordination on two wheels from the get-go, making a much easier transition to a pedal bike when the time comes (no training wheels required). We love the creative styling and racetrack-worthy paint jobs, too.
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BRIKBAG PLAY MAT AND STORAGE BAG
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Brikbag is the ultimate playand-store solution for LEGO, DUPLO and all your little bits and pieces. With a huge 1.5 metre diameter, there’s plenty of space to spread out and play. Then when it’s time to tidy up, just grab the cord and pull. No more picking up bricks or rescuing them from the vacuum! Great for hauling to Grandma’s house (and for saving your feet from LEGO-related injuries).
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A new craft kit delivered every month
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Early Childhood Book of the Year Winner
THE PIRATES NEXT DOOR Jonny Duddle BEAUTIFUL OOPS Barney Saltzberg
THE RUNAWAY HUG Nick Bland & Freya Blackwood
Summer READING
THE GOBBLEDYGOOK IS EATING A BOOK Justine Clarke
TODAY WE HAVE NO PLANS Jane Godwin & Anna Walker
ALL IN ONE
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Ingenious baby wrap!
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BEBELICIOUS MOSES BASKETS
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These stunning Moses baskets from Bebelicious allow new mums to take baby with them from room to room and keep him or her close at night time – all while nestled in crisp and comfy designer linens. Made from hand-woven maize and covered with chic fabric liners in limited edition designs, each set comes with basket, reversible liner, sheets and a bamboo fleece blanket. Just add a beautiful stand, and you have one amazing gift!
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SPINELESS CLASSICS MGB HAYNES MANUAL ART PRINT This is a gift for car lovers like no other! Spineless Classics has turned the full text from the original 1973 Haynes MGB manual in to a cool art print: every data table, part number and specification. The original repair guide for the original enthusiast’s car, this classic can now be enjoyed in more civilised surroundings than an oil-stained garage ... or maybe that is exactly where it will take pride of place?
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TRENDY PEAS WALL DECALS
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If you’re gift hunting for a design guru, take note. Discerning decorators will notice the simple modern styling of Trendy Peas fabric wall decals. We love the playful and quirky motifs that perfectly mix childlike innocence with a cool design aesthetic. From stylised botanicals to cute critters, this re-usable range has every wall covered.
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StaffPICKS Caroline’s Picks
HAMMAMAS COTTON TRAVEL TOWELS hammamas.com.au
BOYS HAVAIANAS JAWS THONGS havaianasaustralia.com.au
OCEANIKA MERFINS oceanikamerfins.com
Simone’s Picks
JANOD CIRCUS STORYBOX SET sendatoy.com.au
TUTU DU MONDE TUTUS tutudumonde.com
IKEA CIRKUSTÄLT PLAY TENT ikea.com.au
Belinda’s Picks
HIP KIDS RIDE-ON PLANE hipkids.com.au
COUNTRY ROAD PLANE T-SHIRT countryroad.com.au
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Tea Sets
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DJECO FOX’S TEA PARTY SET ameliesroom.com.au
IKEA DUKTIG TEA SET ikea.com.au
Dolls Houses
SEVI LARGE DOLLS HOUSE mymakebelieve.com.au
Cook & Shop
JANOD MAISON DOLLS HOUSE theinfantboutique.com.au
KIDKRAFT VINTAGE KITCHEN peanutgallery.com.au
FLATOUT FRANKIE DOLLS HOUSE littlemelittleyou.com.au
HONEYBEE MARKET STALL sweetcreations.com.au
Domestic BLISS
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THE BAG TAG STUDIO LUGGAGE TAGS Hooray for summer holidays! If you’re jetting off this January then a cute personalised luggage tag makes a great stocking stuffer for the kids. Attach them to anything that moves during your travels and when holidays are over, put them on school and kindy bags. These tags from The Bag Tag Studio are strong and sturdy, with loads of gorgeous designs to choose from.
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Commemorate baby’s first Christmas
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Christmas NOELE HAND STAMPED STERLING SILVER PENDANT
Add memories and meaning to your Christmas tree with the Noele pendant from koolaman designs. Hand stamped with your personal message, this sterling silver angel comes on a red ribbon for hanging or wearing. Record the names of your growing family – then make it a yearly tradition and you’ll have a collection of beautiful keepsakes to treasure. It’s also a brilliant idea for a grandparent gift.
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