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..

The “gorgeously green” Pod (by Seed) is a strong, safe and functional moses basket option and the ideal place to sleep your precious baby!  The Seed Pod organic cotton is certified to International standards and is softer, smells better and stronger than chemically treated cotton.  Its also hypoallergenic, breathable and provides a more natural, safer environment for your baby.

The Pod includes a latex mattress which is a superior mattress choice for your baby. Latex has become quite the buzz word in Organic circles (’Ever slept on a Latex mattress? just heaven!).  Latex is a 100% natural organic product derived from the milky sap of the Hevea Brasiliensis (ruber tree). It is hypoallergenic, anti-microbial (ie does not grow bacteria or mould). This latex mattress will contour to the shape of your baby’s body, building up no pressure points and is a breathable open cell structure for better air circulation. You can’t give your baby a more natural start to life.

Read more about  The Pod Moses basket and stand here..

Design-Led Parents are always on the lookout for decent pieces of interior design. bebe feedback is that Height Charts are, at best, mounted on our children’s bed room walls and are, well, tolerated. 

Tolerant parents fear no longer ! Kideko have just released Height Charts that match their already much loved Bed Linen range. Height Chart themes are “Monster”, “Love” and “Sunshine”.

Kideko is dedicated to producing simple, modern and inspiring bedding and bedroom accessories for children. Whilst Kideko generally produce their own designs in-house, the ‘Monster’ collection was created by world renowned design agency Airside.

Based in the UK, Airside has a reputation for creative, original and funny design work for a range of clients: from bands like Lemon Jelly and Pet Shop Boys, to multi-national corporations. “Monster” was created by Richard Hogg, one of his parting gifts to Airside before he became a freelance designer.

So, Height Charts with Street Cred - what are you waiting for ? Your offspring are growing as we speak and, let’s face it, crude carvings on public door frames just won’t cut the mustard people .  Check out the Kideko height charts here..

We have been seeking contemporary kids rugs for years now, and had not even come close to anything we would put in our own kid’s room/play room UNTIL now!

US Design company DwellStudio continue to delight us with their contemporary nursery designs and have released these rugs to a just a couple of exclusive contemporary children’s stores. How lucky are we?!

These hand-tufted 100% New Zealand wool rugs will put the finishing touch on your room with luxurious, fun and colourful palattes and designs made to compliment all interiors. The timeless designs can easily transition from the nursery to the bedroom, or into the play room/general living area. Available in two sizes, and four unique designs - the DwellStudio Plus Multi Rug (large) shown above left works exceptionally well for large spaces (our play room is ready and waiting for one!). For those of you after something smaller than this, check out the DwellStudio Plus Multi Rug, and  DwellStudio Plus Petal Rug (shown top right).  The DwellStudio Gio Rug (shown bottom right) is also available in the larger size for maximum impact!

 A welcome addition to the bebe range, these DwellStudio rugs have been provided in an exclusive and limited supply just in time for Christmas..

Talk about a great bedside companion!  A year ago when my son started to fear the darkness and his midnight trips to the bathroom, we tried him on a couple of different night lights. First was too bright, second was not bright enough. Next one broke down (twice) and the one after that stopped after 4-5 hours, right when nighttime blackness kicks in. We’ve found a perfect solution in the Candela Tooli Lamp, which has become a friendly nighttime companion.

The famous Candela night lamps were previously manufactured by Vessel. It then took over 12 months to get these gems back into Australia. The new and improved Candela Tooli Night lamp is now manufactured by Oxo, and a welcome addition to bebe’s product range.  Simple to use even for young children (they illuminate when lifted from the charger base), these lights will assure your little one off into dreamland.

Check out the Candela Tooli 2 Night Lamp set here..

We first spotted this product cruising through Montague Gardens in Albert Park one sunny Saturday morning. One little toddler was the envy of many pram-bound toddlers, as he rode through the park, with some helpful navigation from Mum on his return trip for the newspapers.  Outdoor tricycles allow little ones to experience the thrill and independence of riding a bike, with the aid of Mum or Dad when needed. Great for varying energy levels, as they can be pushed when they get tired, and of course guided when steering gets a little sloppy.

 The Italtrike Outdoor Passenger tricycle features a detachable umbrella for shady rides. Parents can get in on the fun too with a detachable parent handle, perfect for giving little ones an extra push - a safety belt secures kids on faster rides and a rear brake gives Mum or Dad control on slopes.

Peddling on their own, children play for hours in the yard, the park, or around the block. A rear bucket holds everything a kids needs for a trip out (or in some cases, the Sunday papers and a fresh loaf of bread!).

Check out the Italtrike Outdoor Tricycle here..

(Tip- you may need to increase the volume on your computer to this sample song at the beginning..)
Rockabye baby transforms timeless rock songs into beautiful instrumental lullubies. The soothing sounds of the glockenspeil, vibraphone, meltoron, and other instruments will lul your baby into sweet slumber (might help if they’re fed too!).

Our latest Rockaby Baby album - Lullaby Renditions of Metallica has been a hit with the Dads this week (you know who you are!!!). This disk is both all about the music and it’s not. Consider it: on the one hand, here is a righteous, fully recognisable assortment of vintage Metallica tunes, including “Master of Puppets”, “Enter Sandman”, and “Nothing else Matters”. On the other hand, whats to stop a suburban beauty salon from passing it of as another generic, therapeutically new-age soundtrack to release tension by?  Not a lot. The point being that this is in fact a strangely versatile disc, but one no Metallica loving parent should be without. The same can be said for our other latest Rock-a-Bye Baby Lullaby Renditions which have just arrived in store - Bjork, Green Day, Christmas Renditions and Cold Play.  

Check out the range of Rock-a-Bye Baby Lullaby Renditions here..
 

We have some fantastic new Christmas pieces which we know are going to fly out the door. This year we are giving you the option to add the perfect finishing touch by personalising selected products with your child’s first name, which is professionaly embroidered. 

From Christmas stockings by Mamas & Papas and Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, to plush Toy Sacks and new baby comforters, personalising is a  great way to make a personal gift something that you/your child will cherish forever.  My favourite is the Supersize Toy Sack. Measuring at 72cm high x 62cm high, this plush velour sack is perfect for storing large gifts that don’t quite fit under the tree!

 Check out the our Children’s Christmas items here…

Spot colour urban spaces with Sweet 16 Wall Graphics by Blik, sixteen self-adhesive decals that put fun-n-funky wallscape design into the hands of those who want peel-n-place results.  These graphics can be affixed to any flat surface including walls, windows, tables and mirrors and are easily removed.  Think kids rooms, play rooms, hallways… where ever you need a splash of less is more contemporary colour without the fuss. Blik is a Californian company,  and are very highly regarded in the US for their design and manufacture of award winning, self-adhesive decals.

Check out the Blik Sweet 16 Wall Graphics here… 

Since the discovery that BPA is a toxin, there’s been the introduction of new baby products that are BPA free and therefore  SO much better for our babies. We can’t rave enough about new Green to Grows baby bottles, who get our vote when it comes to baby safety.

In addition to being BPA free, these bottles are free from phthlates, lead and PVC, and their silcone nipples are nitrosamine free. On the eco-friendly front, the box they come in is made of 100% recycled paper and printed with soy ink.

When the very discerning bebe team received our sample bottle, we had a few important questions, and Green to Grow had the answers…

What exactly are the Green to Grow bottles made from?

These bottles are made from PES Plastic, which is what gives them a natural golden colour. They are free from the potentially harmful chemicals polycarbonate plastic (PC) from which most baby bottles are made. Recent studies indicate that PC bottles leach bisphenol A into liquids which may be harmful to babies and children. Green to Grow bottles do not contain bisphenol A or phthlates.

Do Green to Grow bottles contain lead-bases paints?

No. These bottles have  been independently tested and have been found free of lead-based paints.

What are Green to Grow nipples made from?

The nipples are made from a transparent, medical grade silicone that is heat-resistant, non toxic and odourless. They are free from nitrosamines, a potentially harmful contaminant found in many rubber nipples that have been found to migrate in liquids.

What kind of plastic are the connecting ring and bottle lid made from?

The ring that attaches the sillicone nipple to the bottle and the bottle lid are made from polypropylene P (PP) a BPA free plastic.

Do Green to Grow products contain PVC?

No, these bottles do not - and never will -contain any polvinyl chloride (PVC)

How do I prevent the teat from collapsing into the bottle?

Don’t over-tighten the ring that attaches the nipple to the bottle (this is the number one cause of the teat collapsing). The ring should be tight enough that it doesnt leak or fall off, but not so tight that it cuts off air ciculation.

Can Green to Grow bottles and nipples be boiled?

Yes all bottle and nipple parts are desgined to withstand sterilisation by placing them in boiling water for 2-5 minutes

Are Green to Grow baby bottles and nipples dishwasher safe?

Yes, all parts are dishwasher safe, and easily washed on normal cycle on top rack

 What stage teat is included with a new bottle?

Beginner stage (0-3month) which is slow flow. You may also purchase further stage teats from bebe online.

Green to Grow bottles get bebe’s vote when it comes to safety and functionality. Check out the range here..