METRO MUM APRIL WINNERS

Congratulations to our Metro Mum April Competition winners and thanks to everyone for entering our competition

Our Winners have one a PixiFoto Gift Vouchers valued at $123! Which includes a FREE SITTING and a 25cm x 33cm full colour portrait. Congratulations to:

1. Rommy Romero, Hillsdale NSW
2. Joelle Coolican, Three Springs WA
3. Tammy Kelly, Bonny Hills NSW
4. Stevie White, Enngonia NSW
5. Kim Chenh, Cairnlea VIC
6. Anita Charlton, Lachlan TAS
7. Angela Monteith, North Perth WA
8. Nicole Giumelli, Greystanes NSW
9. Gloria O'Connor, Kingsgrove NSW
10. Angela Brown, Morphett Vale SA
11. Samantha Schavione, Jeparit VIC
12. Toni Farrell, Boondall QLD
13. Melanie Phillipson, Maryville NSW
14. Karina Wong, Paddington NSW
15. Linda Newall, Brunswick East VIC

We hope you enjoy your photo sessions and would love to see your portrait pics!

May competition starts tomorrow, dont forget to enter for your chance to win.

Bilingual Dolls Arriving Soon....

These Bilingual dolls have been so popular that we can't keep up with the demand. There are limited number of bilingual dolls in stock.

All dolls will be back in stock as of mid June. These are a great Christmas gift which move extremely quickly. Don't miss out, place your order NOW to avoid disappointment.

Nothing better than teaching children a second language through play, these dolls instantly become a favourite. Each doll comes with a translation book so parents can learn too.

Available in Greek, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Hebrew.

STORKSAK STAR SPOTTING

We love seeing stars out and about with bubs using products which any Metro Mum can own and afford.

Recently spotted Actress Toni Collette out and about with Sage Florence, 14mths, our for stroll with their Storksak Emily Chocolate Tote. RRP $209.00

This bag and other gorgeous Storksak nappy bags available from Metro Mum.

Dont forget our special nappy bag offer valid until 30 April 2009 ONLY.

Cariboo Baby Furniture Has Arrived!

Metro Mum is proud to announce the arrival of the gorgeous nursery collection by Cariboo™ of New Zealand. Based in the South Island of New Zealand, Cariboo design and craft a range of beautiful products that provide exceptional performance while also offering the aesthetic appeal and good looks necessary to enhance any home or nursery setting.

The Cariboo baby furniture offers a wide range of bassinets, cots, baby changers, baby loungers and baby activity gyms to suit your home. You can also rest assured that Cariboo™ of New Zealand has the environment at the forefront of their minds, source high-quality renewable and sustainable timber from the very best timber mills across New Zealand.

Besides the outstanding quality of their furniture pieces, our favourite part of this collection is the wide range of colours from which you can choose. With Cariboo you are able to select your timber colour with Rimu, Mahogany, White and Natural colours available. You can also choose the colour of the fabrics use in each piece of furniture, to ensure that the furniture suits your chosen room or nursery theme perfectly.

If you are looking for something stylish and extremely practical in a bassinet we highly recommend the Cariboo Gentle Motions Bassinet. This bassinet can be used with a stand, veil and arm set or even the activity gym attached. But the true elements of distinctions of this bassinet is that you are able to adjust the straps to allow the head of the bassinet to be slightly elevated, helping to relieve a baby's symptoms of cold, colic or reflux. You can also use this bassinet inside most cots, which makes baby's transition to their own room and cot seemless as their sleeping environment doesnt change.

Check out the gorgeous Cariboo Baby Furniture range today

Baby Slings - No Monkey Business!

Choosing a baby sling for your baby is no monkey business. Having your baby in close contact with you and your partner helps to you create a loving bond between parent and child. It also quickly soothes the fussiest of bubs.

But choosing a baby sling is often difficult with so many choices of style and colours. We simply fell in love with the Minimonkey baby sling the moment we saw them.

The Minimonkey baby sling is no ordinary baby sling it is a must-have for everybody who just had a baby. Unlike many baby slings it can be used in multiple ways as a front carrier as a hip carrier and as a hammock in the playpen or cot. Most importantly, it is also the first baby sling with a safety clip and was nominated for the Kind + Jugend Innovation award 2008 in Germany.

Perfect for use with babies & toddlers up to 12 kg. You will find the ideal position for you and your baby using this sling (which is padded around the edges for maximum comfort).Newborns can be carried in the banana position or the baby sling can be used as a hammock in the cot or in the playpen. As the baby grows older the baby sling can be used in the kangaroo sit and as a hip carrier.

Made from 100% cotton, the funky and sensible colours available in this range are sure to please both mum and dad (yes dad!!). Available in red, orange, dark grey, army green, sand or pink. A very versitile sling for only $79.95

Babytalk Grow Suits and Bibs 40% off

Babytalk have designed the perfect collection of stylish, yet hilarious baby couture.

Their comfortable grow suits, complete with witty statements are just perfect for entertaining adults and equipping bub with just the right amount of attitude. You will have everyone smiling at bub's talk such as:

"does my bum look big in this?"
"i replaced the dog"
"just done 9 months"
"dinner's on me"
"am I cute or what?"

An affordable, fun gift for both parents and baby available in grow suits or bibs!

The Original Fatboy Just Arrived

Give mum the ultimate gift this Mothers Day, somewhere she can put her feet up and truly relax!

The Orginal Fatboy Beanbag has just arrived in time for Mothers Day. This is not your regular bean bag, the inside filling is made of tiny EPS cylindrical pieces (Expanded Polystyrene Packaging) and arrives ready for relaxing!

This is one item of lounge and bedroom furniture which the whole family will want to sit on.

Many colours available to suit your home decor -Black, Red, Orange, Lime Green, Sand, Blue, Turquoise, White and more. Only RRP $500.00 which includes postage.

The Fatboy Headdeomock as also selected as one of Babyology's fav picks for Mother's Day this year. Read their thoughts below or visit http://babyology.com.au/miscellaneous/mothers-day-wish-list.html

What mum doesn't deserve to put her feet up on Mother's Day? Although with the Fatboy Headdemock you might not ever want to move. This is unquestionably the ultimate piece of outdoor furniture and I think if I was lucky enough to get one, I'd make it a 'mum-only zone'. Made from heavy-duty water and stain resistant nylon, the Fatboy Headdemock is $715 and is available from Metro Mum.

NEW Il Tutto Leather Baby Bags NOW IN STORE

We are so excited to announce the arrival of the NEW gorgeous Stella and Sienna Leather nappy bags by Il Tutto. Having personally used one of Il Tutto's nappy bags for over a year I can honestly say it is my favourite baby bag. It not only looks great, but the quality of the leather is second to none and the interior design ensures you can carry every baby and mum neccessity. Its also guaranteed to stop you in your tracks (literally) I am often stopped by mums admiring my Il Tutto Mia nappy bag.

The Stella is a full nappa leather zip top hobo featuring a double external zip pocket design detail that is both stylish and functional . The end slip pockets are perfect for keeping things at easy reach. Combining two shoulder straps, one for easy shoulder carrying as well as a removable across the body strap, making the Stella hobo perfect for any occasion. RRP $429.00

Whereas the Sienna is the perfect day bag for mums on the go. Big enough for all your handbag essentials as well as a couple of nappies and wipes. What more could a mum on the go need? The Sienna has an adjustable across body strap, back zip pocket, internal built in wallet as well as mobile phone and blackberry /i phone pockets. RRP $189.00

The Il Tutto Stella and Sienna bags are available in black, red and cream leathers to suit your personal style.

Also, don't forget that this month at Metro Mum we have a special offer. Simply purchase a nappy bag valued over $100 and recieve a FREE $50 Metro Mum Gift Voucher for your use.

KidStyleFile Visits Metro Mum

The ladies at KidStyleFile are always in the know, when it comes to whats trendy for mums, bubs and kids. So whenever you have the chance to enjoy a cuppa and put your feet up, we highly recommend the daily blogs and fun finds at KidStyleFile (WARNING - Their blogs are addictive).

Today they visited Metro Mum to see whats new. Read what they liked below:

Get Ready for Mother’s Day at Metro Mum: Brilliant Offers & Comps, PLUS loads of new products in-store

Posted: April 13th, 2009
Today’s post written by Miki
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This is a KidStyleFile Public Service Announcement:In case you hadn’t noticed, Mother’s Day is coming up!

Mother’s Day is a lovely day for mums.

You can fairly confidently expect breakfast in bed (whether it’s edible or not remains to be seen), you’ll receive some sort of home-made card which, being a mum, you’ll treasure for at least the next 30 years, and - drumroll, please - you get a present - yay!

Now you *could* leave it up to Daddy and the kids to choose you something. You really could. But if you want to receive something you actually love, then I suggest you go to Metro Mum - www.metromum.com.au - and buy your own gift. Tamara and Francine will even gift-wrap it for you

The girls at MetroMum are making it super-easy to choose something divine, and at the moment there’s a deal on nappy bags: buy any nappy bag over $100 at Metro Mum between now and 30 April 2009, and you’ll receive a $50 Metro Mum gift voucher!

And in case you are wondering whether you can justify treating yourself to a Storksak, a Mia Bossi, an Il Tutto, an Isoki or a brand new Allerhand, you can.

Not only do quality nappy bags make great long-term investments (many of them, including the Il Tutto Chiara pictured below in black, make ideal stylish laptop cases when you go back to work), they retain their resale value - and you can put them on layby at Metro Mum!

That’s not all at Metro Mum though, not by a long shot. Check out the Zuny limited edition leather animal bookends; I literally squealed out loud when I saw them! Then there are the incredibly clever Learning Towers, which are so new they haven’t arrived yet (order now for end of April delivery). For loads of other hot new products, take a look here.

And I have one last little thing to impart: Metro Mum are giving away $1800 in prizes in the form of PixiPhoto photo shoots. Comp closes 30 April 2009. Click here to find out more.

1. Allerhand Trendy Courier Nappy Bag - Urban, $132.50

2. The Learning Tower - Natural, $120.00

3. Elodie Details Baby Bottle - Petit Royal, $16.00

4. Mia Bossi ‘Maria’ Designer Nappy Bag - Tangerine, $450.00

5. Isoki Bohemian Reversible Saddle Tote Bag, $199.95

6. Luna Lullaby Bounce-A-Bye Pregnancy and Baby Ball - Flutterby, $89.95

7. Zuny Limited Edition Leather Bookends - Lion and Elephant, $69.95ea

8. Il Tutto Chiara Tote Leather Baby Bag - Black, $449.00

9. Elodie Details Petit Royal Baby Pacifier - Peacekeeper, $15.00

10. Storksak Emily Shoulder Sak - Pewter, $209.00

11. Playsam Wooden Streamliner Classic Car - Black, $77.00

Metro Mum stocks these amazing brands: Mia Bossi, Oeuf, Caden Lane, Il Tutto, Trunki, Melobaby, Babymoov, FlatoutBear, Bilibo, Baufix, Prego Planner, Isoki, Britt, Lilbird, Mokopuna, Dadgear, Little Sprowtz, David Fussenegger, Little Beetle, Little Swish, Kipiis, Funpod, Lanugage Littles Paper Eskimo, Thermos, Pee Wee and Poo Poo, Snack Trap, Kiddie Food Kutter, Bilibo Mini, Nest, Kanoe, Qtees Designs, Mother Minder, Ocho, Compendium, Ellaroo, Boyle, Wall Candy, BabyTalk, Annabel Trends, Lupi Lu, Penny Scallan, Dwink, Scout, Milk and Tickles, Mishi Design, Leisure Learning, Keptin-Jr, Emotion and Kids, Kids Kitchen, Happy Mais, Mojo, Munchee Mug, Totem, Argan Oil Organic Care, OTi Organiser, Ellie Bellie, Beep Beep Slings, Hess-Spielzeug, Seed Organic, Fatboy, Kids on Roof and more.

Metro Mum charge $7.95 postage to most areas (less if you’re in the Sydney Metro area) - check the Delivery page for full details. Orders over $200.00 are posted free of charge within Australia.

Over $1800 worth of Prizes to be won at Metro Mum enter now!

WIN OVER 1 OF 15 PIXIFOTO PORTRAIT VOUCHERS THIS MONTH!

Just a reminder that this month Metro Mum has partnered with PixiFotos who we love to give away over $1,800 worth of FREE portraits.

Lets face it, we can never get enough photos of our precious little ones.Enter our competition this month to go into the draw to win one of 15 vouchers valued over $120. Mothers Day is coming up and what better way to celebrate than with a mum and bub photo shoot!

Visit http://www.metromum.com.au/ and enter now, or click here

Last Minute Easter Gift Ideas

Easter is only days away and its time for last minute shoppers to get cracking! You can help but be inundated with the amount of chocolate choice everywhere you turn in shopping centres. But most of the time children receive so much chocolate that your gift becomes yet another chocolate egg.

If you are looking for a unique Easter Gift without a used-by date and extremely cute to boot check out our favourites.

For Babies - you can go past the adorable Lilbird Clothing, designed in LA and encased in their signature paper mache egg. This will be one Easter Gift which will be wowed by all. Choose from adorable lilbird, egg, vintage car, ruffle bottom or footy motifs. Available in sizes 3-6mths, 6-12mths, 2 and 4 yrs.

For Kids - there are so many ideas but we love the Giimmo children's night lights to keep them feeling safe throughout the year. These gorgeous animal friends help keep night shadows at bay and are a lovely addition to their room decor.

We also recommend the Foogo bottles as a practical yet funky Easter gift idea.

Check out our Easter Gift Ideas category for inspiration. All orders placed before Wednesday 8/4/09 will be sent via Express Post to ensure you receive your gift in time.

Bounce-a-Bye Baby & Birthing Ball

I am so excited by the arrival of the Bounce-a-Bye ball, due to hit our shores mid April.

The Luna Lullaby Bounce-a-Bye Baby ball is a parent's perfect companion. It can be used as a birthing ball, as a baby soothing motion seat, and a pre and post pregnancy fitness ball. Unlike any other ball on the market this was designed to be seen and loved by all. No need to hide this one away from company!

This great product is very versitile and can be used during pregnancy, post pregnancy recovery and when baby arrives.

These exercise balls sit in a stationary base for piece of mind, this ball won't roll away when you have your precious bub in your arms. If you have a fussy baby or colic prone bub then you will love the Bounce-a-Ball, it's amazing how quickly the motion soothes an infant through the rhythmic motion.

If your pregnant, using the ball throughout pregnancy will stimulate postural reflexes and keep deep supportive muscles. It can also be used to ease pressure and discomfort during labour.

Available in three nursery friendly colors/designs to suit your bub's nursery decor - Hop Around, Flutter By and Puppy Pounce. RRP $89.95 Preorder now.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR MOTHER'S DAY! FREE$50 VOUCHER WITH ANY NAPPY BAG PURCHASE

Don't forget Mum and Mums-to-Be this Mother's Day (REMINDER!! its Sunday 10 May 2009),
buy her a luxurious nappy bag!

Because we are obsessed with any and all handbags, we thought we would share our passion with our customers. This year our Mother's Day Special is a FREE $50.00 Gift Voucher with any nappy bag purchase in April*

We love scouring the globe for the most stylish nappy bags we can find and are proud of our extensive nappy bag range. You are sure to find the perfect nappy bag for mum amongst the styly-savvy collections by Mia Bossi, Isoki, Il Tutto, Storksak and Daisygear.

Happy Shopping !

*Valid with orders over $100, not valid with any other offers