It might look like a trumpet, but this intriguing object is actually a wooden stethoscope, traditionally used by midwives to listen to the fetal heartbeat during pregnancy.
It has its origins in France in the early 19th century and works by amplifying the heartbeat of an unborn foetus through its bell-shaped curves. Made of smooth beech wood, you can pass it around so everyone in the family can take a listen to the baby from 20 weeks or so. I can see this being a hit with grandparents and older siblings alike.
We are exclusively stocking this Danish-made item in store and online . A wonderful heirloom gift for the expecting mother, home birther or midwifery student or apprentice, you can pick up the midwife’s stethiscope for $39.95.
The results are in for this year’s Top Ten Gifts for Baby’s First Christmas! These toys are not only our favourites but more importantly they’re your favourites. They’ve made the list as they’re regarded the highest by you!
published: November 2nd, 2009 |
category: baby gifts
We’re well stocked of your Rockabye Baby Lullaby favourites such as Cold Play, Green Day and U2, as well as hristmas Rock Classics just to get you in the festive spirit.. (never too too early, eh?!) Check out this popular Cold Play track above.
Up until now it has been hard to find the perfect kids plate. These new personalised plates are not only modern and fun (no cartoon characters here!) , but it lets them know which is theirs and helps them with name recognition. These new plates are safe for the kiddies as they are made from melamine and are BPA free. They’re also a great size(10”) which is much more generous than the standard kids plate. The only catch is that there’s a 4 week turnaround time, so one must be quick to make it in time for Santa’s sleigh.. Check out the full range here.
We just couldn’t resist this brand new super cool Walking Elephant from Plan Toys. Very Eames-esque, and something that you know will look great in your childs room once they’ve outgrown playing with it.
The elephant actually moves forward so your child feels like they’re riding an elephant. Children will learn how to make the elephant move forward by rocking side to side, which enhances their balance, gross motor skills and co-ordination. Like all Plan Toys the walking elephant is made from non chemically treated recycled rubber wood. Click here to find out more or purchase the Plan Toys Walking Elephant.
published: March 27th, 2009 |
category: baby gifts
Baby’s first Easter is a beautiful celebration that new parents will cherish forever. Giving something small to bubs in celebration of this event can be a fun way of enjoying this special day in yor baby’s new life, and will be something cherished by you as a couple in years to come. Check out bebe’s five most popular gifts for Baby’s First Easter:
published: February 25th, 2009 |
category: baby gifts, decor
A modern addition to any child’s room, these gorgeous new mobiles from Petit Collage are laser-cut from sustainably harvested bamboo, an earth friendly resource. The Petit Collage mobiles are not your typical baby mobile fare. You won’t have to pack it up as your baby grows, as it will look great in a kid’s room - especially by a bright window!
The bamboo Bird Mobile will look sweet in your child’s nursery, and has simple yet whimsical lines. The Jungle Friends mobile has a clean natural look that is most of all lots of fun! The sustainable bamboo craftmanship makes this a great choice for bab and beyond.
eeBoo is all about fun - and this new brand to bebe are fabulous at producing useful, beautiful and well made gifts for children. Using only the original art of well-known and well-loved children’s book illustrators, eeBoo create vibrantly original gifts that children will affectionately remember as they grow.
The Pin Tail on The Donkeygame has never been so easy or stylish. This beautiful gift boxed set is a beautiful keepsake of a well known classic childrens game, and includes the Holly Berry illustrated donkey board, 32 removable sticker ’donkey tails’ and a custom made cotton bandana. A wonderful gift for a special little person, or a fabulous tool to include in your own party planning ideas.
The Wall Card range, also from eeBoo, is sure to be a hit with the many families who have asked us for wall art with a difference. Including Alphabet Wall Cards, All around the Land Wall Cards, Hardware Wall Cards and Bird Counting Wall Cards, these stunning cards are 25cm X 20cms in size and a funky format of the Counting and Alphabet cards that have lined the walls of kindergartens and pre-schools for years. They can be displayed on a shelf or framed, and with their heavy duty card are also able to be used to use as an interactive learning tool.
Also from eeBoo, The Picnic Game is a delicious board game for 2-4 players. Involving the need for decision making, catagorisation skills and the development of communication skills between small friends, this a social game with a fun twist on the board games of days gone by. With a real picnic blanket included, this game for age 3 and up is the perfect way to spend a summer’s afternoon under a shady tree.
