Vintage-inspired coats

These gorgeous coats are made by Bev Lees in North Canterbury, fashioned using vintage blankets and adorned with Tagua nut buttons by ecofabric. They may be purchased through our web store.

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Divine retro-styled print...from Europe!

"Smafolk" sz 74cm (9-12m)

$14.00 from Organic Baby

Buttons - for style with a conscience

New Product!

These buttons are made in Ecuador under fair and certified (ISO 9001: safe, equitable conditions) from Tagua.

Tagua (pronouced "Tah-gwa") is the dried seedpod of the Tagua palm tree (Phytelephas Macrocarpa) which grows in tropical rainforest.

The buttons come in natural or may be dyed as shown by the second photo (dyed with onion skins).

The buttons by "ecofabric" are beautifully presented in an button card printed in New Zealand using EA latex based toner - the most eco choice for recycling and only available from Organic Baby (we are the first stockist!)

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Preloved Tummy Tub (with instructions) only $30. These normally retail at $55

Tummy Tubs are fanastic for bathtime ....developed in cooperation with midwives, the unique shape of the Tummy Tub enables the baby to relive the security of the womb, which means baby feels more comfortable, and is more likely to enjoy bath time. Baby will naturally adopt the familiar and reassuring foetal postion.

No more carrying around a heavy baby bath....the shape and size of the Tummy Tub means you need less water than a conventional baby bath and water stays warmer for a longer time.

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These preloved "vintage print" swim shorts from Albetta are size 2-3 years and only $18.00 from our Vintage Baby page... price wrong on shopping cart (to be updated).

Vintage Baby

Preloved Pic of the week is this vintage playsuit ...available from our new shopping page - Vintage Baby! sz 4-6 yrs $30.00

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Preloved Espirt Dress....soooo cute,


size 1 $18- from Organic Baby

Dear Blog I have sinned....

I must confess, I went to (the warehouse) today! I haven't been in there for 5 years, but need called, I wanted some photo frames for these lovely new prints from Lovely Sweet William and a friend told me they had some lovely vintagey ones. Then I remembered why I hadn't been for 5 years - other then the hideous toxic plastic smell that is - every time I visit the Warehouse I emerge having spent at least $60 and without the said item I went in for....yes it happened this time too. But I do have some lovely baskets made from recycled newspaper which will be great for shop display this Christmas! sigh!

Here are the lovely new prints that WILL be framed....very gorgeous and available at our Petone store really soon, promise!

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So much to choose from this week!
I have decided to go with this very neutral cotton Baby Gap dress with vintage-style stitching, in sz 18-24 months.
Feeling very overwhelmed by all the pink around at the moment!
$18 from Organic Baby.

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Actually this dress is not preloved - but it encompasses all the principals of recycling....made using upcycled '70s fabric ... worn from about 6 months as a dress, then once outgrown in length it becomes a top! $34.00 by Prairie from Organic Baby.

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This cute top by "The Department Store" is sz 6-9 months. Price $14.00
The embroidery is stunning and one of my cutest finds to date!
We currently have 20% off all of our winter preloved clothing. New summer stock instore 01 September.

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This preloved pic of the week is so good...I actually remember to blog!

This week I am featuring the cutest wee pair of brand new (!) Munchkin Leather Shoes - sz 5

If you would actually like to buy these shoes, I have placed them on Trade Me, so that the shoe lovers everywhere can bid.

p.s. Our preloved clothing sale start tomorrow and runs until the 30 August. 20% off all preloved and trust me there are some great items to be had. We had more arrive today, so always new & exciting items instore.

Sophie the Giraffe Teething Toy

Sophie has been on my "wish-list" since I opened the store almost a year ago! and finally this morning she arrived! Major excitement for both me and my six year old - despite the fact we have no babies in the house. She is just so cute...and I very proudly popped her in the shop window this morning for the Sophie -appreciating public :)

Sophie the Giraffe is one of the most talked about teething toys! Her success is legendary with millions and millions of units sold in Europe and worldwide since her creation in 1961.
Soft, light and easy to grasp, Sophie La Giraffe is perfect for little hands and makes a happy sound when squeezed. Babies especially love her bumpy head to sooth their teething gums.
In today’s fast paced world it is unusual to see a high production toy still made by hand. Proudly handmade in the French Alps with the finest rubber (phthalate-free) and food quality paints, Sophie will sure to become a favorite for your favorite baby.

Available from our web store from August 8th !

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If you have a new baby boy, we have a stack of tops with the cutest prints/applique to choose from...

Cherokee - sz 0-3 months - Little Learner (pictured) $14-

Cherokee - sz 0-3 months - Little Digger $14-

Pumpkin Patch - size 3-6 months - Fire Dept - applique - $12-

newborn at NEXT - size 0-3 months - Bulldozer - applique - $12

Preloved Pics - new feature!

Every Friday, we bring you our pick of the week from our preloved kids clothing.

We stock preloved clothing because recycling is great... we prefer to dress our own daughter in preloved because organic clothing in larger sizes is hard to find.... and who knows what chemicals may be lurking in new clothing?

We have a huge range instore ranging from PP, JK of course, Osh Kosh and delicious European labels galore - H & M, Next , Baby Gap, Gap, Mothercare, Oilily, Petit Bateaux and other French labels...and the occasional organic cotton item. From NB to 6 years.

If you can't shop instore at our Petone store, we will bring you one pick every week...

This week we have two preloved bodysuits from Albetta at only $19.90 each (these retail at $44-)

1) Albetta Blue "Peace not War" bodysuit, size 3-6 months in 100% cotton

2) Albetta White "Incy Wincy Spider" bodysuit, size 3-6 months in 100% cotton

To purchase, just contact us but be quick, quality preloved items don't hang on our racks for long!

Trees are good, Trees are green

Just updated our web store with this gorgeous range of clothing from green bean

This eco-friendly Bamboo Nature Trees Hoodie reads "Trees are good, trees are green". Very eco-chic!

Made in New Zealand

Fun pressie ideas for the Christmas season:

Our "Made in NZ" pack is ideal for babies 1st Christmas.

For older tots, nothing is more kiwiana than a bucket and spade. Especially when the bucket can be used for baby wipes or at the beach and comes with DandelioNZ buzzy bee wipes!

Real vs fake tree?

Choosing a real Christmas tree over a fake tree is still the environmentally sound choice!

http://www.jinglebellranch.com/realfake.htm

New DandelioNZ print now in store

DandelioNZ wipes come in some fun, colourful prints and the latest edition to our range is no exception....
This little guy is irresistable!

View our Gift Page.