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Entries from September 2010

The talented Ms Isaksson

September 14, 2010

Ooooh… I’m giddy with excitement. I’ve discovered a super-duper little shop tucked deep in a corner of the world wide web. The seriously hot design and reasonable prices that ISAK offers makes me want to hug Sandra Isaksson, the creator. Sandra’s from Sweden but has settled in the UK (thankfully) and has given us this gem of a shop. There’s a range of stuff on offer from stationary to clothes to wallpaper. I’m obsessing over the shimmering penguin wallpaper, which will make a hot, hot, hot nursery feature wall. It’s available in shimmery silver, green, turquoise and plum, costs £35 a roll and measures 10m x 52cm wide.

Also on offer are some lovely clothes. They’re mostly summer stuff so the moment may have passed but there’s always next summer. I’m lusting after the stink bug tee for a tenner and the geisha dress for £15 (pictured). The kimono wrap tops also high on the desire list at £9.

There’s loads more wantable stuff including a cool baby journal, funky wooden trays and more. Delivery starts at £2.14, an odd number maybe but very reasonable. There’s plenty of eye candy for mama’s too. I’ve got my eye on the little espresso cups, but for now I’m off to order the geisha dress for ebabee no.1.

Olivia, the pig.

September 13, 2010

I’ve just bought my first book about Olivia the pig. This book’s really high up on my top toddler books list. The black & white drawings with splashes of red are so, so lovely. Olivia’s little antics are super entertaining and the other characters are all very recognisable like the annoying little brother and the mother who tries to be strict but fails miserably. Remind you of anyone? And the best bit – the books happy and fun without any annoying wetness. The Olivia the pig hardcover book costs £8.68 with free delivery from amazon. There are several in the series but this hardcover book is perfect for under 2’s.

Bo Boo

September 11, 2010

Nice! Very nice! The bright cars, trucks and buses will wow up most toddler rooms and make for a snazzy feature wall. Even better if you’ve got a car crazy toddler. Made by the Finnish Marimekko, the Bo Boo wallpaper comes in a wide width of 70cms. A roll costs £54.95 plus £5.95 delivery. If you’re familiar with Marimekko products you’ll know they rank pretty high on the want meter and Bo Boo’s no exception.

Mr Kaliski rocks!

September 10, 2010

Billy rocker is a cardboard rocking horse that’s a bit unusual. It’s brought to you by Mr Kaliski who’s left you with a blank canvas to put your mark on. Paint it, wallpaper it, sticker it, the choice is yours. But don’t stop there, give it a head, a tail, some horns even. And it’s reversible so one side each to keep the peace, if you’re got 2 toddlers. It can be flat packed, is suitable from 3 years on and takes weight up to 50kgs. This cardboard rocking horse costs £21.60 (currently reduced from £24) from Yellow Lolly with delivery at £2.75.

Here’s one that has been touched by the creative stick (loving the retro-wallpaper):

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So hektik, so cool

September 8, 2010

Meet Kiki, Mooo, Xi-Xi, Hipp and their friends. They’re just some of the characters created by the Dutch-Austrain combo, Hektik. The characters appear on t-shirts, key rings and as rattles and soft toys. There’s a serious element of Japanese coolness to them which is making me dizzy with desire.

All the characters have a little story to tell – mooo’s got fond memories of India while bzzz is harbouring a secret crush. You can read all about it on the Hektik site. The tees come in long and short sleeve, cost €25, the soft toy/rattles cost €19 and shipping is from €4.

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Tales of the Orient

September 7, 2010

Oh so pretty! The strawberry red, the oriental flowers, the soft leather. These baby shoes are made by No added Sugar and are available from Funky Moose. They’re end of line so they’re on sale for £16.20 plus £2.95 delivery. They’re available in sizes from 0 to 18 months and would make for super eye-catching pram shoes in the cooler climes.

Wee.Go

September 6, 2010

My hearts beating super fast, my pulse racing. Ooh the excitement of finding something that is super functional, practical, green and stylish. Wee.Go bottles. How cool do they look? Made of glass, which is unusual for a baby bottle but has clear advantages – no nasty chemicals can leak in to the milk, it doesn’t scratch like plastic bottles and it’s recyclable. The silicone outers come in the most delicious colours and prevent the bottle from breaking. Even the glass used is purer, higher quality and stronger than normal glass and can handle freezing and boiling. There’s loads of info on Life Factory’s site so you can have a look for yourself.

The bottles come in 2 sizes, have 4 different teat flows, the teats are medical grade and the caps can even be used as a cup. The bottles, teats and all accessories are free of nasties like BPA, phthalates, polycarbonates, last for years and are dishwasher safe. The silicone outers make for easy gripping with little hands. The large bottles cost £11.50, the small cost £8 plus around £3 for delivery from Hamillbaby. You don’t have to use Wee.Go teats – most standard teats will fit on their bottles.

These bottles have the looks, the eco creds but most importantly are free of nasties and conform to various US and European standards making them safe. Do the reading before you buy and let me know your thoughts.

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Dabbawalla

September 4, 2010

These colourful little backpacks by dabbawalla* are just the ticket for pre-schoolers. They measure 12 inches long x 11 inches wide and can be used to carry around all manner of stuff… lunch, toys, clothes, books. I’m hearting them all but if I had to pick a fave, well it’s just got to be the elephant one. They’re made of a material that I can’t spell but I do know that it’s exactly the same material as wetsuits. Which thankfully means that you can stick them in the washing machine.

*dabbawalla – the indian term for lunchbox (dabba) + man (walla)

Made for hugs

September 2, 2010

That’s what these dolls are made for, so say Sophie & Lili, their creators. I’m not the worlds biggest doll fan but when I saw these I instantly became one. They’re super cute, handmade, one of a kind dolls from America. They come in blonde, brunette or red-head and I’m so loving the back of each doll which is covered in a different funky fabric to complement the dolls dress. You can even have your name sewn on to the back, just let them know the name when you order.

These dollies are available from the Sophie & Lili website and cost $25 each plus $5 for shipping across the pond. They’re perfect as cuddly, huggable toys for toddlers and would make an oh so sweet and girly gift. They’re also available as minis and I’m thinking perfect pram buddy for a newbee.