KidStyleFile Visits Metro Mum

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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