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If your son wants to be an astronaut and your little girl a princess then they can do just that with the optical illusion duvet covers by Snurk. Snurk is an Amsterdam-based company, which in Dutch means “to snore”. They allow boys and girls all over the world to make their childhood wish a reality [...]
I love the idea of having a hidden message inside a treat. And how fun would this be for mother’s day? Simply change the letters to MUM and there you have it! It’s so easy to do. Visit asubtlerevelry.com for the full recipe.
Naomi Cook is a registered nurse, author and freelance writer who publishes posts on all aspects of health and wellbeing on her blog nursenaomi.wordpress.com. She has a particular interest in 21st century attitudes towards germs, health and infection spread. Naomi is also the mum of two highly food intolerant children and therefore food challenges plus [...]
As children, we’re taught not to play with our food, but who could resist trying to create these artistic designs. Artist Hong Yi set herself the task of creating these illustrations using only food. You would not believe what some of these are made out of. The plate above is made from a single cucumber! [...]
The pram and stroller market today has so many options to offer that parents get confused. Each new parent has a similar experience with the purchase of a pram. One friend suggests a certain brand because of the stability, while another friend points out the faults of the particular model and suggests an alternative that [...]
My favourite dessert blog ever, Bakerella, has posted this creative method of making pudding cups– with chocolate! I don’t know about everyone else, but a chocolate on chocolate dessert is my idea of heaven. I love the idea of these pudding cups as they are simple to make and don’t add to the load of [...]
Completely decked out in hand-stitched leather, just like its distant relatives in the car world production line, the Silver Cross Surf pram is the epitome of deluxe. This clever collaboration between Aston Martin and Silver Cross boasts a stringent quality like no other. If you want the best of the best for your bub, this [...]
Recommended by health professionals, SRC Recovery Shorts, $189, supports your wounds after birth and can help get your pre-baby body back quicker. The gentle compression applies pressure to the pelvis, back and abdominal muscles to improve your mobility. By activating the core muscles using our unique SRC garment technology, it stimulates strengthening of the abdominal [...]
Designing the nursery is one of the most exciting activities that new parents undertake. We all want to create the ideal space for our child; something that’s comfortable, practical and beautiful. With this in mind, Oli & Lime produce high-quality, beautifully designed linen and accessories for the nursery. Created in the US, the line is [...]
Created in 1972, the innovative Tripp Trapp design has been a favourite of families for almost half a century, and it’s easy to see why. Made from beech wood, the Tripp Trapp grows with your child, adapting subtly to ensure they’re involved in family dinners at all stages of their development. Unlike most highchairs, the [...]
We all know that kids can play with a cardboard box for hours using nothing but their imagination. So just imagine what they could do with a little creative assistance! The Imaginabox can turn any cardboard box into an aeroplane, oven, car or train. All the parts included in this cute kit (including the stickers) [...]
Let’s face it: babies grow up so quickly that before you know it, you’re kid-proofing the kitchen cupboards with every kind of lock and latch. That’s why it’s so nice to see a trend toward cots that turn into beds. You don’t have to worry about keeping up with their growth spurts! You can’t deny [...]
Soft, luxurious and designed to support growing bodies, the Superior Kids Pillow, $40, is sure to help your child get a good night’s sleep. The pillows are hypoallergenic, odourless and resistant to bacteria, mould and dust mites, plus they can be easily washed to keep them clean. Filled with a luxurious blend of 70 percent Fossflakes [...]
Straight from Brooklyn, via New York, the new Agua range of children’s cashmere clothing is now available in Australia, thanks to Pink Coyote. The clothes are created from remnant cashmere using a process called “up-cycling”. This involves salvaging materials that would otherwise go to waste and recycling them to create something new and beautiful. Created [...]
Sometimes, for one reason or another, breastfeeding doesn’t work out. As mums, we also want the best for our children, so it’s important to find the next best thing. The NUK First Choice range provides a great alternative when you choose to bottle or mix feed. Research shows that a mother’s nipple changes shape as [...]
