Just when you thought scooting couldn’t get any more fun than it already is – think again.

Fat Brain Toys take the humble act of riding a scooter up an artistic notch with the addition of Chalktrail Scooter – an attachment for your child’s ride on that leaves a speedy trail of coloured chalk behind as they scoot.

Chalktrail Scooter fits standard sized scooters, including the popular Razor brand, by simply hooking on to the centre hub of the back wheel and is fastened easily with the twist of a couple of screws. The Chalktrail Scooter includes one piece of non-toxic, washable chalk that lasts a staggering 2.4 kilometres – if your little one manages to use all of that in one riding expedition, you’re just about guaranteed they’ll sleep well! Additional Chalktrail chalk is available for purchase separately and comes in a variety of splendid colours for maximum driveway artistry and creative healthy play.

Chalktrail Scooter is priced US$12.95 and available from Fat Brain Toys. International delivery is available though expensive – perfect excuse to get friends in on the action for a group order.

(via Kidcrave)

Here it is! Round two of our Prizeapalooza winners had many giveaways needing more than one winner, so your chances of claiming an awesome prize are definitely increased – click through to see if you’re one of the lucky ones!

It’s as simple as fill and freeze on day five with the Miinki Moop competition! Five Babyologists will be enjoying their very own Qubies tray in the kitchen, valued at $20 each. The winners are:

J. George, M. Robertson, S. Shilton, V. Rogers and C. Raschle

On day six we continued our kitchen theme but this time with Ella’s Kitchen! Save yourself some time in the kitchen by having Ella’s Kitchen Baby Food on hand for when you’re low on time or out and about. Two winners have scored themselves a fabulous Ella’s Kitchen Baby Food pack valued at $50 each. The winners are:

S. Cooper and L. Chan

It was time to treat yourself on day seven with a brand new nappy bag to the value of $119.95 from Okiedog! You’re spoilt for choice in both design and colour when it comes to Okiedog, they’ve considered everything and everyone! We wish this Babyologist much luck in choosing their favourite bag:

A. Morgan

Day eight was just what some Babyologists were waiting for – the chance to kick start their children’s winter wardrobe shopping. The amazing folk at Toto Knits are giving one reader the opportunity to spend $100 on their gorgeous knits, ensuring their little ones are kept cosy all winter long. The winner is:

K. Poier

There will be no excuses for not hanging things up if you’re the winner of our Funkis Swedish Forms competition on day nine! A prize pack of four awesome Maze hooks valued at $117 will make keeping the floor clear a breeze (well.. we can hope) and not to mention look fabulous on the wall. The winner is:

S. Martin

The State of Folly competition on day ten saw our Babyologists in a state of excitement – and rightly so with this gorgeous State of Folly One Tan bag worth $329 up for grabs. The winner that will be toting all their wares in style is:

S. Locock

The countdown to bedtime is more exciting when there’s new pyjamas to snuggle in to and just as well, since day eleven was all about stunning Alfred & Maize pyjamas! Two winners will have the choice of two sets of pyjamas from the Alfred & Maize collection, with each prize valued at $99.90. The winners are:

T. Kelly and J. Daniels

A big thank you to our entrants and sponsors for taking part in our Prizeapalooza! Winners and sponsors, we will be in touch by email soon so please keep an eye on your inbox!

Day nineteen’s Prizeapalooza prize will see your child’s name (or your own!) up in lights!

No extraordinary acting talent is required to see your name in lights with today’s prize – the creators of amazing Mylight personalised lights are giving not one, but two lucky readers a voucher valued at $150 to spend on designing their very own personalised Mylight.

Children of all ages will love to have their very own Mylight light box – it casts a beautiful ambient light as a night light in the nursery or for older kids, it’s just plain awesome to have your very own name up in lights! Designing your Mylight is easy, with a step-by-step process guiding you through colour selection, font choices and so forth – all to finish in a completely personalised and unique light that will be cherished for many years.

To enter, leave a comment below with your full name in the Post a Comment section, telling us who in your home really needs their own Mylight and what colour and font you would use in your Mylight design. You have seven days and entries close, 25 May 2013.

For full details, see our Terms & Conditions.

As we launch ourselves into the chilly days of autumn and winter, playing outdoors can be a challenge when everything is wet, damp and often muddy. Top of the seasonal change wardrobe list should be gumboots – and what a range Bogs Footwear have!

Regardless if it’s a pair of boots needed for the muddiest of paddocks, the slippery snow or simply the garden or grassy park – Bogs Footwear have a style and print or colour to suit everyone from the earliest of walkers to ladies and men.

The Bogs Baby Boot ($59.95, in sizes four to ten) is a slip-on style and has a luxe plush lining for keeping little toes toasty warm and, above all else, dry. The Baby Boot is even machine washable in the event your tot gets super busy in a muddy puddle!

Older children don’t miss out with a bevy of fun boots available, from the classic natural rubber Rain Boot to the more fashion forward Mumsie Boot which stands up to -30°c weather. Bogs boots are made from quality rubber, ensuring they’ll easily withstand hours of digging in dirt and splashing in rain puddles.

To see what’s available for every family member, head on over to Bogs Footwear.

Day fourteen of Prizeapalooza has arrived and it has revealed where all the wild things are – all the wildly good kids’ bags that is!

That’s right, it’s day fourteen of our May Prizeapalooza and today we’re giving away a Okiedog Wildpack bag prize pack from Kids WonderGoods, valued at $103.80.

The prize pack includes a lunch bag, backpack, trolley bag and a bag tag – all matching in the winner’s animal (panda, tiger, elephant, dog, rabbit – or dragon!) of choice. We wish you luck in deciding which animal from this menagerie line up you love the most! Rest assured, whichever you choose, children will adore these lightweight and detailed bags, complete with delightful plush ears.

To enter, leave a comment below with your full name in the Post a Comment section, telling us what animal in the Okiedog Wildpack range your little person would love the most and why, along with which Okiedog nappy bag you could see yourself using. You have seven days and entries close midnight, 20 May, 2013.

For full details, see our Terms & Conditions.

Happy Mother’s Day weekend Babyologists! What perfect timing to celebrate our first round of winners from days one to four of our May Prizeapalooza!

We got the Prizeapalooza ball rolling on day one with a spectacular prize from Bugaboo. One lucky Babyologist will be kitting out their Bugaboo pram with their choice of prize – either Andy Warhol + Bugaboo Tailored Fabric Set, valued at $289 or an Andy Warhol + Bugaboo Sun Canopy, valued at $189 in either the Flowers or Cars print. The winner of this amazing prize is:

K. Rankine

Day two saw everyone jumping for joy thanks to this awesome energy burning prize from Jump Star. Fun for all the family can be had with this amazing prize of an eight feet diameter circular trampoline, complete with enclosure net and ladder, valued at $200. The winner who has to make some room in their yard is:

S. Greenwood

Prizeapalooza was all about the legs on day three with Babyologists being awarded a $60 voucher to spend on amazing pants or awesome tights at Funky Legs. With three vouchers to give away, the prize pool is valued at $180. The winners are:

A. Mead, E. Burke and M. Hyland

Wrapping up our first round of Prizeapalooza winners is day four‘s blissful Fawn and Milk competition. A lucky little someone will reap the benefits of a gorgeous luxury baby prize pack in girl or boy colours, valued at $190. The winner is:

T. Jenkins

A big thank you to our entrants and sponsors for taking part in our Prizeapalooza! Winners and sponsors, we will be in touch by email soon so please keep an eye on your inbox!

You all wanted to know where to lay your hands on the prestigious Maclaren BMW stroller and now you’re only a click away from finding out!

We told you all about the super suave collaborative pram from BMW and Maclaren back in February with this BMW Maclaren stroller post, and to say your interest was piqued would be an understatement!

A super luxe stroller, the BMW Maclaren has a sophisticated style, is beautifully lightweight, has four wheel suspension, multiple recline positions and lockable swivel wheels – everything you’d expect from a sporty ride.

It’s with much joy that we can now let you know the BMW Maclaren stroller is made available right here in Australia thanks to CNP Brands and can be purchased exclusively from Baby Bunting for the next three months and at various other retailers thereafter. Priced at $499.95, it could be the cheapest set of brand new BMW wheels yet!

We’re hooked on Prizeapalooza, are you?

All puns aside, I personally love a practical prize and today’s Prizeapalooza suits the needs of kids of all ages – we’re giving away a Maze hook prize pack from Funkis Swedish Forms, valued at $117.

The prize includes three sensational Scandinavian flavoured metal hooks – the cute and petite Maze Flower hook, the Maze The Ark Snaily hook and (the one that has me hooked) the Maze Car and Caravan hook, all designed by Malin Lundmark.

Not only are these metal hooks a practical storage solution for hanging everything and anything, but they’re also a funky piece of wall art – the Maze Car and Caravan hook measures a generous thirty centimetres long!

To enter, leave a comment below with your full name in the Post a Comment section telling us which other two products from the vast range at Funkis best suit your style and why you love them so. You have seven days and entries close midnight, 15 May, 2013.

For full details, see our Terms & Conditions.

Have you heard the news? Oeuf’s Merlin dresser is now available in Australia!

Available in Australia for the very first time, Merlin is as magical as its name suggests. We first introduced you to the Oeuf Merlin dresser back in September last year before teasing you with more news on the Merlin again last week. Up until now, Australians haven’t been able to locally purchase this mega storage (and insanely stylish) piece of furniture.

Available in classic Oeuf colour combinations of walnut and white or birch and white, the Merlin dresser is designed to work seamlessly with the current Oeuf furniture collection, including the Oeuf change station that turns it into a very handy change table for that stage when nappies rule the nursery. As with all of Oeuf’s pieces, Merlin will absolutely stand the test of time in both style and function, making Oeuf investment pieces indeed.

The Merlin dresser is priced $1299 for the Classic, Sparrow or Rhea based three drawer option or $1899 for the six drawer Robin base unit – all available from Kido Store.

If ever there was a perfect gift to hand over to a gorgeous new bub, it has to be today’s Prizeapalooza prize!

It’s day four of our May Prizeapalooza and today we are giving away a stunning winter warmer prize pack courtesy of Fawn and Milk, valued at $190!

Fawn and Milk is home to all things pint sized and beautiful – it’s here you will find exquisite pieces of clothing and darling toys you will want to pass on from one child to the next and then tuck away for a keepsake.

Included in today’s prize pack is a sublime brush and comb set, a pair of booties, a beanie, a scarf, a blanket and a rattle. The winner can choose from a set suitable for a girl or a boy and it will be delivered beautifully gift wrapped!

To enter, leave a comment below with your full name in the Post a Comment section telling us if it’s a girl or boy pack you’d prefer along with which Fawn and Milk products you think make the perfect gift and why. You have seven days and entries close midnight, 10 May, 2013.

For full details, see our Terms & Conditions.

Be prepared to be in awe of Jude’s stunning nursery!

You may recognise the style that seeps from this amazing nursery – that’s because Jude is the little brother of Eleonora, whose brilliant bedroom we recently featured. Mum Mina of Mina Tiesi Interiors flexed her design muscle perfectly when designing this room for her little one.

Mina writes: I originally designed the nursery for my daughter Eleonora but is it now occupied by my son, Jude. I was mindful at the time of designing that the room possibly may need to house a second baby of a different sex down the track and this influenced the process.

I decided on a minimalist and serene environment mainly not to overstimulate the baby’s senses at bedtime. I wanted understated, clean, modern and nurturing interiors reflecting my personal style rather than cliché baby themes thus giving the room longevity of style.

We adore the modern ambience in Jude’s magnificent room and Mina has put a fantastic nursery stamp on it with her exquisite attention to detail – a gorgeous gallery of nursery prints mixed among contemporary prints, a budding book collection, a shelf of beautiful toys and stylish nursery furniture.

Grey and white walls meld together perfectly with natural timber Stokke and Leander furniture in this sweet cherub’s room and the natural light that filters through it would surely provide the perfect atmosphere for blissful day naps!

If you see something you love here, Mina has done a superb job in listing her stockists for various items she’s used, saving you the hard work of tracking them down:

Hali rug – Hali
Alex Earl light fitting – Alex Earl
Leander cot – Danish By Design
Spacecraft Quilt – Spacecraft Studio
Industria x custom chest drawers – Industria X
Stokke change table – Baby Bunting
Maileg Doll – Bijou Lifestyle
Magis El Baul toy box – Magis El Baul
Printspace prints in Deans art frames – Printspace and Deans Art
Laura Ashley lamp – Laura Ashley
Tivoli radio – Tivoli Audio
Wall art – Outré Gallery

Pyjamas are easy enough to find in the big chain stores, but if it’s the elusive classic Peter Pan styled pyjamas for youngsters you’ve been yearning for, we have found them!

It’s plain to see that newly launched pyjama brand Alfred & Maize are passionate about littlies’ sleepwear – these timeless styles are heavenly and we adore the serenity of the check prints and candy stripes in soft shades of blue and pink.

Made from beautifully soft prewashed pure cotton fabric, Alfred & Maize pyjamas have large natural wooden buttons to make it easier for little fingers. My personal favourite is the candy striped Nightshirt (priced $44.95) – how I wish this came in adult sizing!

Pyjama sets are priced $49.95 and available from Alfred & Maize.

You can never have too many gorgeous bags right? Of course not, especially when it’s as stunning as this latest offering from Isle of Charlie!

Isle of Charlie know all about creating magnificent bags for modern mums with a stellar nappy bag collection catering for all the demands of a mum on the run. While all of their bags are a sublime mix of style meets function, the jewel in the Isle of Charlie crown has to be the launch of their latest nappy bag – Finlay. Made from premium grade leather, the Finlay nappy bag is available in two colours, fashion forward Vintage Red or timeless Almond.

Its clean, streamlined design is a dream to carry with adjustable shoulder strap, change mat, dummy safe and insulated bottle warmer, but it’s more than just a baby bag. The Finlay bag doubles as a luxe handbag (or work bag) with room for most laptop sizes and a single external pocket for easy access to your own personal items, allowing you to find your phone and keys in an instant.

Finlay nappy bag is priced $299 and is available from Isle of Charlie.

What could possibly make the humble butcher’s paper and paint easel seem old school? An iPad easel, that’s what!

I tell you, I never cease to be amazed with just what iPad accessories are coming around the corner, but an iPad easel, well that took me by surprise!

From the makers of the iPotty, the CTA Digital Kids Drawing Easel For iPad takes drawing to that next level, with the use of downloaded drawing apps and a crayon-like stylus that comes with the easel. A 360° rotating iPad case does a fantastic job of keeping your iPad out of harm’s way.

Now before you think that the Kids Drawing Easel For iPad does nothing more than house an iPad, it does have a whiteboard side for drawing the good old fashioned way so children can reap the rewards of of both traditional and technical drawing worlds!

As far as we can tell, The Kids Drawing Easel For iPad isn’t available in Australia, but  is priced US$33 and available at major US retailers, as seen on the CTA Digital stockists page.

That’s right, bagging yourself an amazing Silke Bonde art print has never been easier!

These geometric prints from the talented Copenhagen-based illustrator Silke Bonde are now available right here in Australia at Minibots.

Perfect for any modern nursery, these prints won’t be outgrown thanks to their sophisticated yet simple geometric design. Silke Bonde only allows herself to use triangles for the amazing Raccoon print – such cleverness which simply astounds me . I’m pretty sure this monochrome beauty will be making its way to my seven-year-old’s bedroom, not to mention the Fox print to my lounge room!

Silke Bonde prints are available in two sizes – A4, priced $35 and A3, priced $45, available from Minibots.

Fancy a strike or two woodland style? You sure can with these enchanting mushroom bowling sets from MuddyFeet!

As beautiful as they are fun, MuddyFeet have created gorgeous Mushroom Bowling sets in the shape of quirky mushrooms. Each mushroom pin stands at just over eleven centimetres tall and is finished with a painted basic colour top. This petite size means the game is ideal for little hands and easily contained to one area, which I’m sure will be welcomed by parents as opposed to turning the whole hallway into a bowling alley!

Cleverly, each pin also has dots painted on it from one to ten, so these mushrooms also aide in learning numbers, addition, subtraction and all things in between. MuddyFeet welcome custom orders, if you’d prefer a different colour or random dots, they’re more than willing to assist.

Mushroom Bowling sets are priced US$40 from MuddyFeet, with delivery to Australia available.

Congratulations to all the new mums on your first Mother’s Day with your little cherub. Click through to find out what fab finds we have gathered for you!

Breastfeeding is hard enough to master without the fear of an unwanted exposed midriff creeping in to set you at unease. For this reason alone, we think a Breastvest in every colour makes the perfect gift – who knew a garment could deliver such reassurance and instil confidence in breastfeeding your baby anywhere and any time!? Distributed by Oz Baby Trends, the Breastvest is priced $29.95 from Upsy Baby.

We’re all loving MummaBubba Teething Jewellery (even those of us without teething babies), the chunky colourful designs are perfect for pepping up any outfit! Bangles and beaded necklaces are plentiful and perfect for wearing stacked. The hardest decision will surely be what colours to kickstart your collection with! Priced from $14.95, you can get your dribble and chew-friendly accessories from Aussie Bubs.

If you are yet to invest in a sweet ride to push your little one around in, you must take a look at the uber cool and super stylish Mamas and Papas Urbo Pram. It’s a super lightweight pram weighing only nine kilograms, is suitable to use with babies from birth and comes in just about all the colours of the rainbow. This awesome set of wheels retails for $649 here in Australia – see the Mamas and Papas international stockist page for a local stockist near you.

What better way to spend Mother’s Day (and every day thereafter) than lounging around in a super supportive Snug Jugs gown? Snug Jugs gowns keep everything right where they should be and come in a maternity style with clips for easy feeding access. Those not breastfeeding don’t miss out – there’s a fabulous original design too. Priced from $60, you will be hard pressed to choose just one from the amazingly gorgeous designs!

The nappies, wipes, change of clothes, breast pads, dummies and wraps aren’t going to carry themselves – every new mum needs a bag to carry all the baby things in when heading out. The Stylish Little Me Stroller Bag carries all this (and more), it easily slips on to stroller handles and has a shoulder strap for easy toting when leaving the stroller behind. The Stroller Bag is priced $199 from Stylish Little Me.

Imagine putting your favourite necklace in the dishwasher for a clean. I kid you not, that’s how user friendly the sublime turquoise Sofia necklace is. Perfectly safe for children to mouth and perfectly safe to just toss in your dishwasher when it gets a little too grubby for wearing (though we suggest trying a face washer and warm soapy water first), this silicone beaded gem is perfect for both mamas and their babies! The Sofia necklace is priced $39.95 from Bon Bon Bella.

If it’s a deliriously luxe bag you’ve been on the hunt for, the Singapore Sling bag could just be it. Made from amazingly soft premium grade leather, it’s a bag that’s as luxurious to touch as it is to look at! The generously wide zip opening means that your chances of losing that rusk or dummy in the depths of your nappy bag are limited. Priced SGD$649.00, the Singapore Sling bag is available from Tribe Bags.

If you prefer a ‘less is more’ approach to your accessories you will really appreciate this teething necklace from Jellystone Designs. The Fan Necklace has a simple black cord that can be adjusted to your desired length and boasts three deliciously plummy coloured angular cut beads, perfect for that winter outfit that needs just a hint of colour. The Fan Necklace is priced $25 and is also available in pretty autumn tones, from Jellystone Designs.

Stay tuned for more fantastic Mother’s Day gift guides over the coming days.

Next time I hear the cries of “what’s for dinner, Mum?”, I’m going to dazzle my cherubs with this little chestnut -  a chestnut of the rainbow coloured spaghetti kind.

If you’re a long-time Babyologist, you will remember we went a little mad for all things rainbow themed a while back. Well, let me tell you – this rainbow spaghetti is akin to a little pot of gold at the end of that rainbow theme. Just when you thought you’d seen it all, we bring something in to reignite the rainbow trend!

Now we can swear it works because our Creative Director Ben tested it out on his sweet girls recently and was quick to report back that they were suitably wowed by his amazing spaghetti skills. You can learn exactly what to do by checking out this quick Gizmodo Rainbow Spaghetti tutorial – it’s far from difficult and the kids will think you’re amazingly awesome and a contender for Masterchef. Well maybe, Masterchef might be a bit of a stretch, but they will think you’re pretty cool. Tell us, are you game to try it for your brood?

For even more rainbow inspiration, you can delve into our parties section arena or have a quick click on these posts, just to name a few – rainbow jelly oranges, rainbow cake and Tessa’s rainbow themed party.

Sydneysiders cancel your weekend plans – here is your opportunity to be one of the first to preview these awesome new power packed rides from Stokke!

If you have found yourself rather smitten by the super stylish and zippy Stokke Scoot or the double pram capabilities of the Stokke Crusi, here’s your chance to be one of the first to have a look in Sydney. Minimee in Camperdown are the only store this weekend (April 19-21) to have these beautiful prams available for demonstrations and to look at all the specs and in every Stokke nook and cranny.

For all the details on these magnificent latest Stokke prams, be sure to check our recent and very detailed Stokke Scoot and Crusi pram launch post.

Get the full Stokke scoop with a trained staff member by booking an appointment for Friday, Saturday or Sunday, at Minimee, toll free 1300 701 442.

We adore a party here at Babyology and we especially love to see how our readers celebrate their little (and big!) one’s birthdays and of course baby showers! Click through to see a recap of Babyology readers parties from January, February and March.

We started the year with a bang (or rather an awe-inspiring roar) with Will’s dinosaur party. Mum and Babyology party enthusiast, Nikki put together such an amazing spread for Will (including meringue bones and swamp jelly) and his paleontologist friends, I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next year!

A pending Hawaii family holiday set the theme for Lara’s Hawaiian luau birthday party – and a tropical fiesta Lara had! I absolutely adored this birthday cake with its sweet blue ruffles and fondant hula dancer.

Lego is always popular with young children and Nikki again executed an awesome party with Jack’s Lego party. At every turn there was a familiar blue, red, yellow and green coloured scene, be it in the party game arena or the glorious food table to draw the eye in. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out Nikki’s Lego head cake pops – amazing!

One party that certainly had people talking was Zoe’s Scandinavian fox birthday party in all its magnificent geometric and vivid coloured glory! The impeccable attention to detail on every aspect from the birthday cake (many of us said we couldn’t imagine wanting to cut into such a piece of edible art) to the lunch boxes and fox masks.

We end our first quarter of the year roundup with Emma-Kate’s ballerina baby shower. This is one baby shower that not only celebrated the pending arrival of her gorgeous baby girl Scarlett Grace Eva-Joy, but also her love of dance. For inspiration on all things pretty, pink and ballet themed, this is your go-to party post!

Happy partying and be sure to keep your party submissions coming, we love to see them and share with the Babyology community through our Show us your party posts.