She sure is beautiful, isn’t she? I recently became the proud owner of the new Il Tutto Nico bag and every time it comes on an outing I’m stopped to ask where I got it. I love that it’s black yet still eye-catching with its lovely glossy patent finish.

The black-with-red-polka-dots lining makes everyone who sees it swoon – plus it’s water resistant, and zips out for easy washing Co-ordinating accessories of insulated bottle holder and change mat come in the same stunning polka dot print. There is also a waterproof zip case to store wet things safely.

The Nico comes with Il Tutto’s signature bear, this time in glam silver. There are so many pockets that everything stays fabulously organised, yet the bag is still big enough to have a large internal cavity which holds all those winter jumpers. It’s an ideal larger size for those like me, who have two young kiddies. I have found since the cold weather hit, I am carrying around so much more and the Nico handles the load with grace and ease.

Grab one from Il Tutto for $249.

Here is the video from the LifeIn Style show earlier in the year, where we first saw the Nico:

Kids love to choose their own linen (well at least mine do). It lets them put their own stamp on their space and bed time’s a lot easier if they love their bed!  Anything to help make it easier is worth a shot, right? 

We first noticed the superb new KAS linen for children at the Kids inSTYLE show back in February. Girls will go ga-ga over the bold pink and white palette of the Little Apples set  while boys get the calming blue tones of the Vroom-Vroom set. Also on offer are some scrumptious cushions to really finish off the look.

You can get your hands on your chosen sets at Kids Central, where prices start at $119.95 for the single quilt cover set. Of course, with Kid Central you can shop online or in store!

Here’s our pick of the hottest hoodies and trackpants for the cool weather from our sponsors:

I find dressing the kids in patterned or printed t-shirts in summer is
easy as there are lots to choose from. In winter, long-sleeved tees
invariably get covered up by plain jumpers and jackets so I was
immediately drawn to Swedish label Snoozy, who have some fabulous unisex printed hoodies. I particularly like the blue elephant print, trimmed in red, but the red ‘sea’ print featuring waves, seagulls and yachts is also terrific. Both are available from Baby Goes Retro for $47.95.

You can never go wrong with stripes and I love these stripey hoodies from Mill & Mia. It’s probably safe to say that I love everything from Mill & Mia (their divine store is enticingly close to where I live) and along with staple colours like red and navy there is a fantastic chocolate and grey marle combination. Mill & Mia stripey hoodies are $59.95 and are available from Shophouse.

For a hoodie with a twist, look no further than Baobab. Baobab hoodies have been given a kimono or ‘racer’ treatment with press-stud button enclosures for easy dressing. I love the kimono hoodie, but it is the fabric patterns at Baobab that win me over. Retro-inspired circles in fantastic unisex colours – red, chocolate and cool blue. Baobab also have pants to match the hoodies, or mix and match for a combination to suit your kids. Hoodies begin at $33.60 and pants at $27.20. All are available directly from Baobab.

For girls that just want skirts all of the time, the Elk ‘sweater dress’ will become a wardrobe favourite. The Elk Signature print features on this warm, fleecy hoodie that is actually a dress. It’s casual but edgy and the grey marle can be teamed with black opaques for understated style or brightened with some loud tights for girls that want to be noticed. The sweater dress is $89.95 and is only available in Australia from I Want Fabulous.

There is a saying that if you wore it the first-time round, leave it alone the second-time round. Well, I don’t think that fashion rule should apply to velour tracksuits. I have vivid memories of my first velour trackie and although the colour of mine may not be in today’s fashionable palette (bottle green – it was the seventies) it was super comfortable and super warm. This is why I still own a few velour tracksuits and also dress my kids in them. For pint-sized velour and in colours that won’t make anyone cringe in forty years time, the fairy-floss pink, powder blue or versatile grey marle of Pure Baby’s range of winter tracksuits is oh-so-cute. Hoodies are $34.95 and pants are $29.95 and are available from Little Styles.

If there is one wardrobe staple, it has to be the navy tracksuit. I certainly stock up on navy for my boys every winter and I’m finding it the perfect choice in my daughter’s wardrobe to balance out the pink. Ouch have a terrific navy velour tracksuit for babies in their winter collection. Although it is marketed for boys, it would look equally good on girls teamed with soft pink. The hoodie is $32.95 and the pants are $26.95. Both are available up to size 0 and are available from The Hip Infant.

For an eco-friendly choice and two hoodies in one, BabySoy has a nifty number. BabySoy’s winter collection teams chocolate brown with blue, pink, cream and eggplant. Each hoodie is reversible, so you can go blue one day and chocolate brown the next (does that mean less washing?!). Also available are co-ordinating pants. Hoodies begin at $35 and pants at $22, from Soda Pop Kids.

The Splendid range from the USA features pieces that are all splendidly warm and splendidly soft. For boys, check out the hooded waffle weave jacket in blue or red rugby stripes at $89 and for girls, fleecy purple or black will keep them toasty warm ($79.95). Splendid is available from the Kido Store.

It’s no secret that we are big fans of Big by Fiona Scanlan here at Babyology. Available in the winter collection is a simple velour tracksuit in tea rose pink. I particularly like that the pants have a wide, comfortable waistband. I’m sure lovers of all things Big will team the pants with some fairy wings or the top with a ruffle skirt or casual tutu. The hoodie top is $59.95, the pants are $49.95 and all the optional extras (such as fairy wings) are available from Ten Little Indians.

Little rockers can amp it up in a hoodie from Rock Your Baby. I have always liked the unconventional colours used by the designers at Rock Your Baby and without doubt their collection saved me from drowning in a sea of pink when my daughter was born. This winter they have black hoodies with a rock’n’roll twist – Little Miss Rock with a hot pink bird design and pink polka dot lining and Little Hell Raiser for boys. Both are $49.95 and are available from Kids Central.

When I had my first baby six years ago, a friend gave me an Eeni Meeni Miini Moh t-shirt and bloomers set as a gift, which I absolutely loved. Perhaps the pure white simplicity of the outfit provided welcome relief from the drawers full of blue, sailboats and diggers or perhaps the soft cotton just felt really good. Either way, the outfit quickly became a favourite and was on high rotation between bub and the washing machine.

The autumn collection of Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Pure newborn range stays true to their winning formula of simple, beautiful clothes in the softest natural fabrics. Like previous collections, baby essentials such as jumpsuits, t-shirts, leggings, beanies and sleeping sacks are all there. However the collection has expanded this season to include a dress and bloomers, a sweet bucket hat, bodysuits (you can never have too many for a newborn), a hooded jacket and, my very favourite, a wool cashmere wrap that can also be used as a throw blanket. I’m not wishing for cooler weather quite yet but cuddling a baby wrapped in snugly cashmere would be very cosy!

Eeni Meeni Miini Moh have added a touch of soft colour and some stripes to their autumn range but still include the classic pure white. They have also restructured their sizing to include a newborn size (0000) as well as the original 0-3 months size (000).

As well as clothing, the Pure newborn range includes must-have accessories such as hooded towels and the sweetest wooden nail brush, comb and hair brush.

The cashmere wrap is retailing for $99. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh is stocked at Kids Central.

Eeni Meeni Miini Moh has a stunning autumn winter collection — and it’s as adorable as everything this company makes. In traditional calming colours the range is simple, no fuss and cute as pie.

One of the best baby sleeping bags I’ve seen on the market is the Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Cocoon. In a warming aubergine, paris pink, cloud blue or brioni blue the quilted sleeping cocoon is a cosy nest for little ones. I love the two way zipper and soft feel. It comes in three sizes (small, medium and large).

The Pyjama Set is also very versatile and comfortable. Available for children aged three months to 12 years, this is perfect for winter. It comes in paris pink, blush, bambin blue or milk chocolate — each more delicious than the next.

For little girls the Dress Front Pocket in a cute A-line style with front pocket detail and snaps is adorable. The fabric (corduroy, canvas, paper touch poplin) is warm and wintery.

And the boy’s outfits are just as sweet. Multi Patch Pants with multiple patches and a secret pocket will look great on babies and young boys. Available in biscuit or milk chocolate (both are lovely) and made from 100 per cent cotton.

To view the entire range visit Eeni Meeni Miini Moh.

Editor’s note:  I recently purchased a few things from the current range and was so impressed with the quality and the small details on the dresses and pyjamas.   Even the presstuds have little accents to differentiate them from other brands. Kids Central is having a sale on the Eeni Meeni Miini Moh range next week so stop by while they still have most sizes.