If you’ve  loved the Palette Plate and Playspots from Skip Hop, you’ll be thrilled to see more stock in store at bebe from this fabulous company.

The PRONTO Baby Changer comes in three colors, and is a highly portable and functional change station that has loads of features. The head area is cushioned with an innovative ‘pronto’ cushion and the extra wide mod change mat wipes clean. With front zippered pockets,a mesh pocket and a pad that zips off for independant use, amongst other things, this is the ideal baby changer to keep in the car or hanging from your pram or stroller.

The Pacifer Pocket is a perfect companion for the Pronto Baby Changer and will keep up to two dummies clean and safe. With its convenient strap, this little pocket will clip on wherever you need it, and put an end to the mad panic of trying to find a dummy amongst your other things.

The Skip Hop SPLASH Bottle Dryer has to be the grooviest looking gadget we’ve seen all year! It’s a modern baby bottle drying rack that provides a sculptural space for the endless stream of just washed bottles and accessories. Dishwasher safe, this dryer features an integrated rubber grip bottle brush and a removable tray for disposal of excess water. Put a piece of usable art in your kitchen and get your bottles organised!

Come see the full Skip Hop range in-store, or check it out online here..

Question: I’ve noticed that many of your wraps and blankets are made from merino. What it is so special about merino and why would I have my baby sleep in merino all year round?

Answer: Merino is a luxurious natural fibre that has a soft and silky tone that is perfect for babies and children.  It is a wonder fibre that has evolved over millions of years, and as such is perfect for infants sleepwear. There are many natural attributes that make merino one of the most comfortable fabrics to wear, the most important is that it regulates temperature. Merino is wonderful at keeping baby warm when it is cold and cool when it is hot, and because it’s 100% natural, there is no need for a tog rating like there is on synthetic fibres and it’s got a natural safety element in the built in fire retardants.

Merino is also a huge hit with parents worldwide because it breathes and controls moisture and reduces skin allergies as it does not itch a babies skin. Isn’t it great that something that is natural and back to basics is also available in gorgeous designs perfect for sleeping in all year round? Check out the gorgeous merino brands Merino Kids, Nature Baby and Little House who bring us Merino wraps, merino swaddle wraps, sleeping bags, and blankets.  These ranges are always much loved gifts, and also make great nursery basics - there is something for the most style conscious baby here.

There are certain products that we find people have urgent needs for and you’ll find we wisely always carry these in stock. These include items such as Travel Cots, High Chairs (cause once they’re ready, they’re READY!), and one of my favourite inventions (albeit WELL overdue) The Maternity Pillow.  We sometimes even know from the look of our dear customer’s faces when they walk in that they’re on a Maternity Pillow Mission.

Nightime discomfort can creep up very quickly during pregnancy. I recall many nights juggling multiple small square cushions in between my legs, hips and every other new odd bump my body had suddenly housed. I frequently fell asleep in the midst of re-positioning these as I made my regular roll overs throughout the night trying to get comfortable and ease some pressure from my back.  Despite this being just 6 years ago, I could not for the life of me locate a Maternity Pillow anywhere. Who would have thought an invention like this could be so hard to find.. I even recall making weekly trips to the South Melbourne Market Notice Board in hope that someone would launch their invention in time for my last trimester.

Well Inspired Living did just this with their Maternity Pillow, and according to you guys, its become a saviour for much needed sleep during pregnancy. It also recognises that back pain often persists after baby is born and doubles as a supportive nursng pillow.  Such a great idea and if I were in the mood for making a BIG Claim (with ano responsibility of course) Id say it could possibly guarantee a much better nights sleep for any pregnant woman. I’ll let you be the judge. Inspired Living Maternity Pillows are found right here at bebeonline.

There are just 4 days left of our Review Competition  (closes June 30th) - where one reviewer will win a Jooki Talissa Handbag valued at $379.95.  

We’ve receieved some great reviews so far, including these great ones on the Jooki Talissa bag …

STYLISH & TIMELESS BABY BAG by Jodie, 10/06/2008

GREAT LOOKING & PRACTICAL BAG! by Katie, 10/06/2008

STYLE! TO MATCH MY BABY.. by cass, 29/05/2008

We’ve been searching for a contemporary toy box for what feels like a lifetime and are still baffled that the many existing nursery designers have not expanded their range to include this useful item. When developing this Toy Box for Magis, designer Javier Mariscal combined golf ball – like dimples and integrated a quirky design with excellent storage capacity.

Find out more about the Magis El Baul Toy Box here.

The new Dwell Studio collection collections have arrived and we’re excited by the new fabrics and toys that they’ve added to their already amazing collection. From the adorable magnetic stuffed animals, to fun hand puppets and stacking rings, the new releases from Dwell Baby do not disappoint.

The magnetic animals are made with the same gorgeous Dwell prints and soft corduroys, and feature fun magnets in their feet and noses. These magnetic animals can climb the refrigerator or any other metal surface, and they make a great little luxury gift for expecting parents.

Dwell Studio has roots in modern print and pattern and the single bed linen is bebe’s pic for well designed, minimal kids bedding. See the full Dwell Studio range here.

What would a Mothers Group meeting be without a healthy dose of diaper bag envy? Whether it’s done consciously or not, we’re all prone to checking out our peers’ baby gear, and the media just can’t get enough of celebrity mums and their designer gear at the moment.

When Cate Blanchet stepped out at the STC Charity Dinner in Sydney last week, we were proud to see her much anticipated public display of the stylish Il Tutto Mia Bag. With its chunky pockets and full nappa leather we weren’t surprised she made this her Diaper bag of choice for baby Ignatius.

See more of the Ill Tutto Mia bag here.

New bebe reviews feature - tell us your thoughts & win!

We are excited to launch our brand new reviews feature, built so that bebe may continue to choose smart, stylish products that make your life as a parent easier.

We would love for you to share your opinions with us and the rest of the bebe community, so that everyone may benefit from first hand feedback on our products.

To reward you for your input we are giving away a great prize every month for the most useful review. This month’s prize is a bebe bestseller, the Jooki Talissa Leather Bag in Moonbeam, valued at $379.95. This bag has great flexibility – it can be used as a baby bag and also a stylish handbag for many years – pre and post baby.

To review a product, simply go the listing of the product you wish to review, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to the review icon. The winner will be notified via email on the first of every month, and with the winner’s permission, announced here on bebe blog.