1. Update - new forest design for Beep Beep Slings
(Blog Posts/Out And About)

  A firm fave with Babyology and with our discerning readers, Beep Beep Slings were featured here last August and December. Now they have another luscious design freshly release

2. The big slide at IKEA
(Blog Posts/Toys)

    I'm forever being asked to get off children's equipment at playgrounds. I realise how odd that sounds, but even though I'm in my 30s, I still enjoy sitting on a swin

3. iRobot Roomba Robotic Vacuum - A must have for busy family life
(Blog Posts/Gadgets)

When I first learned of this clever robotic vacuum from Mandi here at Babyology, I was intrigued to say the least. I will confess to vacuuming on a regular basis as I love to have clean floor

4. Woodland animals visit the nursery with Amenity
(Blog Posts/Nursery)

  Cot linen featuring bunnies, ducks and cute woodland creatures is certainly not new. In fact, I would hazard a guess that ducks and rabbits are probably the most popular animals for

5. Chalk Spinner for Generation Z style drawing
(Blog Posts/Toys)

Chalk and childhood go together like Vegemite and toast - or peanut butter and jelly in my childhood. I have fond memories of using colourful chalk to draw rainbows and clouds on our front wa

6. Update - divinely Danish Sebra, now in Australia
(Blog Posts/Furniture)

  Readers went wild over the supremely amazing Danish furniture label Sebra when it was featured here in February. If only I were having a baby right now! New children's retailer

7. Update - Australian release of Weego bottles
(Blog Posts/Feeding)

We've been hot on the trail of the wonderful Wee.go glass baby-safe bottles for over 18 months, after writing about them here in November 2007. Babyologists have always gone batty for them a

8. Katch me if you can - new girls' clothing label
(Blog Posts/Fashion)

  If I was a fashion designer for girls' clothing (and my close friends will know just how ludicrous this statement is) my designs would be exactly like those of Kiss Katch, a new labe

9. The designer desk that klicks into place
(Blog Posts/Furniture)

In terms of my children’s art work, I have to admit I have reached my limit. My kids produce many ‘masterpieces’ and each gets a turn in the spotlight (on the front of the

10. Babyology Exclusive - Pastel Toys coming soon
(Blog Posts/Toys)

I wanted to share some exclusive news with you. Looie over at Plush Toys in New Zealand has given Babyology the heads up on Pastel Toys, letting us know they are finally coming to the Souther

11. Il Gufo Clothing - Italian-made deliciousness
(Blog Posts/Fashion)

In my opinion, dressing up is one of those things that's absolutely necessary in childhood. Not just 'fancy dress' dressing up but dressing up to feel pretty, dashing or, as my daughter would

12. Crayola 3D Sidewalk Chalk - outdoor scribbles made extra-fun
(Blog Posts/Toys)

Last summer I introduced my kids to the joys of scribbling on the footpath in chalk. The neighbours were treated to chalky almost-drawings of trees, flowers, fish and plent

13. July Competitions - See Kai Run, Bébédelice, Cocoon Couture, Gelati Art
(Blog Posts/Competitions)

... Cocoon Couture to view more of their beautiful products and be sure to check in to their new exciting blog.     Gelati Art Wall canvases     ...

14. Toetum now available at I Want Fabulous! - special offer for Babyology readers
(Blog Posts/Fashion)

We first saw Toetum earlier this year at the Kids inStyle show and the label featured in our clothing roundup. The beautiful colours and original artworks which adorn the garments are nothing

15. Marie, the cut-out doll duvet set sure to delight
(Blog Posts/Nursery)

I remember playing with paper cut-out dolls like it was yesterday - well, actually it was yesterday as I was playing with my daughter and her cut-out fairies. However, I do remember enjoying

16. Calla Highchair - A Flower come to life
(Blog Posts/Feeding)

Calla lilies and highchairs. Not much in common at first thought is there? Flowers are delicate and organically formed living things whereas highchairs are robust, strong and made from materi

17. Marimekko Wallpaper - ultimate style for walls
(Blog Posts/Nursery)

I remember the days when going to a friend's house entailed having to adjust my eyes to  walls swathed in every busy, robust print of wallpaper imaginable. The fashion later became an in

18. B.Box nappy wallets - taking care of dirty business
(Blog Posts/Out And About)

    As the mother of a baby who goes through at least eight dirty nappies a day, I can't help but be excited by the B.Box nappy wallet. Instead of having a compartment

19. Babyology exclusive - New Monster Couture Beanbag range
(Blog Posts/Miscellaneous)

  We've featured the divine designs of Cocoon Couture many times before. Gorgeous bean bags, wall tiles, height charts and various styles of bags, have been thrilling parents and

20. Chick and Egg stacking toy
(Blog Posts/Toys)

The Pratt Design Institute in the US produces some incredible designers. This rotund little stacking chick is one of the impressive creations of their graduates, as is our recently reviewed S

21. Nine to nine - hola to Spanish design!
(Blog Posts/Furniture)

Here's some innovative Spanish design from Nine To Nine. These gorgeous Caterpillar lacquered stools can be used singularly or together to make a fun bench seat perfect for cavorting or fo

22. Thank you to our sponsors
(Blog Posts/News)

If you do one thing today, have a look at our sponsors websites for some amazing unique products. Click on any of the banner ads you see on any of the pages to go to their wonderful webs

23. Yes, they're a kids' seat. No, they're not plastic
(Blog Posts/Furniture)

 Is it just me, or do these look good enough to eat? No, they're not boiled sweets. They're so bright and shiny, but no, they're not plastic. Believe it or not, the Mini-Mello Pouffe&n

24. Update - Hoof Shoes now available at Ele-ahbaant
(Blog Posts/Fashion)

  Affordable and gorgeous Hoof shoes were featured on Babyology back in January. Lucky for us, they're now available right here in Australia through Ele-ahbaant, with prices ran

25. Eric Ku Chair Chair - redefining furniture with the alphabet
(Blog Posts/Furniture)

  The Chair Chair is just so clever. It's a chair made from the letters C, H, A, I and R and you can deconstruct your pretty piece of furniture to make a high art installation i

26. Springfree - simply the safest trampolines in the world
(Blog Posts/Miscellaneous)

  I've got two little boys who keep me running all day long, from the second they're awake to the moment their eyes close at night. I wouldn't change their vibrant, spirited n

27. Update - Fiona Kate's new chalkboard stick-ons
(Blog Posts/Storage)

Fiona Kate have just released these super-cute, super-handy removable chalk dots and chalk art panels. They have about a gazillion uses, from marking current heights of children, to sticki

28. LaLa Shoes - they'll make you sing!
(Blog Posts/Fashion)

  Between the ever-present morning sickness and my ever-expanding girth, there’s not much this pregnancy that has me singing. Then I stumbled upon LaLa Shoes. And I’ve

29. Looking to rest? Pick o-nest!
(Blog Posts/Furniture)

  I know I say I love things all the time here,  but seriously, I really, really do love the superb O-Nest chair by Dutch designer Tord Boontje for the Moroso company. 

30. Teethifier - something to sink your chompers into
(Blog Posts/Gadgets)

  I'm so terrified of the day my child starts teething that I have a whole collection of teething toys. I've got wooden ones, plastic ones you can freeze, a chemical-free giraffe

31. Earlybirds - Clothing for our tiniest babies
(Blog Posts/Fashion)

Providing great quality and beautiful clothing for our newborns is of utmost importance to all of us, but I think it is especially relevant for parents of premature babies, who for the most p

32. Pop art portraits
(Blog Posts/Miscellaneous)

  I treasure the professional portraits I’ve had taken of my children.  The photographers captured certain expressions and looks that are ‘so them’.  Howeve

33. Snuggle up in winter pyjamas
(Blog Posts/Fashion)

Is there a more snuggly time than when the kids are freshly bathed and ready for bed in warm, winter pyjamas? Summer pyjamas never thrill me as much as what is on offer during the cooler months. Cos

34. Ow! First aid - healthcare with a difference
(Blog Posts/Miscellaneous)

    When you're a tiny munchkin, most scrapes and bumps are quickly soothed with a quick kiss and a comical plaster (if only it were so simple for adults!) If you're kee

35. Update - See Kai Run launch Australian site!
(Blog Posts/Fashion)

Babyologists will have seen our numerous features about the ever-fabulous See Kai Run. We're always updating you on the latest styles and have recently seen the brand release its 'Smaller' a

36. Knoll Kids - make mine mini-modern
(Blog Posts/Furniture)

  Having kids may have put a serious cramp in my interior decorating style but I’m not quite ready to settle for the Elmo-shaped armchair my daughter spied at a local departm

37. Fontifier - capturing handwriting as a printable font
(Blog Posts/Miscellaneous)

      A friend on mine has the most beautiful handwriting I have ever seen. The Fontifier would be perfect her and her brood, who will no doubt gr

38. The ever popular Little Tikes Cozy Coupe celebrates 30 years
(Blog Posts/Toys)

We probably all know this little candy apple red plastic car at first sight. My daughter has one, most of her friends have one and in 2008 it topped  US car sales selling 457,000 units -

39. Ferm Living - design at its best
(Blog Posts/Nursery)

Ah, Scandinavian design. I spent a better part of a year in Denmark when I was a teenager and I think that is when my love of its overwhelming simplicity and practicality was planted. I

40. Update - e-glue wall decals available to Australia
(Blog Posts/Nursery)

  Some things take longer than others to filter through to our part of the world. We featured these great French wall decals from E-glue back in August 2007 and they're finally ava

41. Update - Storksak Elizabeth Quilted for pre-order now!
(Blog Posts/Fashion)

  With a name borne by the most revered queen of England, the Storksak Elizabeth is set to become a bag fit for the elitest of company... or a trip to the shops if need be! This

42. Kid O - Create the perfect learning environment
(Blog Posts/Toys)

New York City-based shop and website Kid O looks the sort of place I could spend hours in and emerge with a head full of inspiration - and maybe a few things for my little girl. The design st

43. Paper Foundations
(Blog Posts/Toys)

  Blocks usually keep kids busy for a decent amount of time, but Shirara and Mai Miura’s Paper Blocks will keep them really, really busy. The Paper Blocks arrive to you fla

44. Pepe and Friends - quirky and modern tableware
(Blog Posts/Storage)

These cute little critters are just my style and the ticket for adding that instant touch of fun and character to any kitchen or even the big kids' tea set collection. I introduce you t

45. Piggy Paint - nailpolish for pint-sized people
(Blog Posts/Toys)

A lot of little girls want to be just like Mum and spend hours trying on your shoes and clothes. Some of our best childhood photos are of us doing exactly the same thing - me in Mum's '70s

46. KOR - Hydration vessels redefined
(Blog Posts/Miscellaneous)

How important is water? Very. It's crucial to our bodies and most important that our little people drink plenty of it. It nourishes, refreshes and gives vitality, so of course carrying water

47. Idea + Ink baby name canvases
(Blog Posts/Nursery)

  Living in a rented apartment, I'm all about decorating the nursery without permanently altering anything lest I don't get my bond back. So it when it came to decorating my own

48. As seen on TV - What a day!
(Blog Posts/News)

What a day on Monday! We had Channel Seven at our house for almost 12 hours shooting the New Idea TV show whch will air in July.   Among other segments, we put together a fashion s

49. Stylish rugs and wallpaper by Catherine Martin
(Blog Posts/Nursery)

  If you're not one for pastel rooms for children (I'll put my hand up here), you're going to love the range of wallpaper and rugs from Moulin Rouge designer Catherine Martin.

50. Cool christening keepsakes
(Blog Posts/Feeding)

You don't have to look far to find traditional christening gifts - the majority are silver trinkets or personalised mementoes and they tend to be at the more expensive end of baby gift