Last Day of Summer Loving Sale + Discount Code

Hurry - the Purl Mama & Baby Summer Loving Sale ends midnight tonight. To grab a bargain click here. And don't forget. Use code "purl" for an extra 10% off. Enjoy!

Singing the Blues - Denim Chic By Egg Baby

At Purl Mama we're huge fans of Egg Baby's simple chic and one of our favourites from the summer collection is this denim dress. Edged in soft, grey with contrast green stitching its contemporary styling of an old classic is pure trademark Susan Lazar, Egg Baby's designer. The good news? Right now its on sale for just $39.95. And it's not just a summer dress -think layering and it's the perfect fall and winter dress. But hurry. Purl Mama & Baby's sale ends this Sunday. Available with or without a diaper cover in sizes 3-6 and 6-12 months.

Psst..take an extra 10% off with code "purl" at checkout!

Sew Easy - Sew Your Own Craft Kits

Oh, how we wish the sewing machine was our friend but sadly we have not been blessed with oodles of craftiness. Luckily then there's help at hand. Meet the very sweet Miss Buttons, one of a selection of fun kits from Sew Your Own, a very crafty Australian site. The kits, which are suitable for machine or hand sewing, come complete with simple, step-by-step instructions (ideal for even the most sewing challenged), a pattern and unique designer fabric. You supply the thread and toy stuffing. The result? A quirky, one-of-a-kind gift. $25 AUD. International shipping available.

Only 6 Days Left for Super Summer Savings

You'd better hurry - there's only 6 days left to shop Purl Mama & Baby's Super Summer Savings Sale. And to get an extra 10% off sale items just enter code "purl" at checkout. Click here to shop now.

Lotsa Fun

The oh-so-talented Liz Clay, the creator of the Lotsa series of paintings at Cici Art Factory, sent us these new lifestyle photos and we couldn't resist sharing. To see more click here.

Get Cool For Preschool

Perfect for toting toddler treasures, these fun backpacks from Blabla are equal parts animal magic and simple charm. Made from a thick soft cotton knit, they're fully lined inside with a tassel zip closure to keep toys and books safe and like all Blabla products they're loaded with whimsical detail. Available from Purl Mama & Baby for $42.

Purl Mama Hearts Cool Mom Picks

Our wonderful chalkboard decals from forwalls are featured on today's Cool Mom Picks - you can check it out here! Cool Mom Picks is an uber cool blog (the name says it all) with a mission to track down stylish stuff so you don't have to and if you're not familiar with it, make it your next stop. It's perfect coffee break browsing (except when you're here of course). You'll love it! We do.

Customise Your Look - Lab 40 Maternity Tees

Maternity tees with "witty" slogans are everywhere but if you're looking for something a little different why not unleash your inner designer and express yourself with one of Lab 40's clever custom tees. Choose the style (short sleeve, long, hoodie...) the colour and an optional design and with a few clicks you have your very own unique tee for around $50. The only downside - for Canadian customers at least - is that shipping to Canada comes with a pretty hefty charge of $40. Also because all orders are custom there's no refunds or exchanges.

Animal Magic: Cocoon Couture Beanbags

With sweet critter appliques and bright candy colours these beanbags from Australian designers Cocoon Couture are irresistibly cute and we're loving their modern meets crafty style. Made from vintage fabrics and pinwale cord the covers are available online from US store Cute-ture for $130. The beans are not included but can be ordered online and can be found at most craft stores and we're assured that filling them is easy peasy - just tip into the separate liner and pray they don't go everywhere! No really, it is easy.

Taia Hair Clips Special Offer

An exclusive offer for our blog readers: get free shipping* off your entire order when you buy any clip from the Taia Hair Clips range. Just enter code "taia" at checkout. You can see the range here but be warned, choosing just one is not as easy as it sounds! $7 - $9 at Purl Mama & Baby.



* free standard shipping available to Canada & USA

Isabella Oliver Celebrity Maternity Auction

Good news celeb watchers. Our favourite maternity style mavens, Isabella Oliver, have launched an auction to support The Clothes Off Our Back Foundation*. Celebrities including Gwen Stefani, Minnie Driver, Jenna Elfman and Lisa Marie Presley have donated signed Isabella Oliver pieces and the auction also includes items worn by characters in shows like Desperate Housewives. Running until Wednesday 27 August. And if you don't feel like bidding, you can still support the cause with a donation by clicking here.

* Founded by Jane Kaczmarek and Bradley Whitford, the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation works with celebrities, designers and high profile individuals to share their good fortune and donate clothing and accessories for auction to benefit children's charities.

Beat the Heat - Super Sunhats

Here's the Purl Mama team's pick of the best sunhats to keep baby cool and happy in the sun.

We love Oobi Baby's unique quirky textiles and this hat in a funky dino egg print is no exception. With contrast multi-stripe fabric under the rim and blue and red button detail it's perfect for fun in the sun. And best of all it's on sale for just $21.95.

We couldn't not include these delicious hats from Oobi Baby - blue flowers (above) and fireworks floral (below) on sale at Purl Mama & Baby for $21.95. We love their retro feel and their unashamedly girly prints.

Last but not least is Egg by Susan Lazar's voile hat in sweet grass green and mellow yellow (below). It's simple and chic with cute a baby bird silhouette print. It's on sale for $17 and is also available in pink.

Suncare on the Go - TruKid Sunny Days Face Stick

For suncare on the go we're loving TruKid's Sunny Days SPF 30 Face & Body Stick. No squeezing, no mess - just glide and go. It's non-irritating, water resistant and best of all it uses only natural ingredients and essential oils - and no chemical nasties. And because it's formulated with titanium and zinc oxide, two natural, mineral sunblocks, it offers gentle and immediate UVA and UVB broad spectrum protection (unlike many chemical sunscreens that need to be applied 30 minutes before exposure).

Available online from TruKid in the US and Bug and Blossom in Canada for around $10.

Scoot through Summer: the Skuut and the G-Bike

What toddler doesn't want to feel the wind in their hair (or should that be whistling around their helmet) and life in the fast lane? To help toddlers get off to a flying start there's the pedal-free bike and two of the most stylish on the market are the Skuut (top) and the G-Bike (second photo). The multiple award winning Skuut (pronounced "scoot" as in "it's a hoot to scoot"), is made of wood with rubber wheels. Designed to help kids learn balance and steering by walking and gliding it also helps the transition to a 'big' bike without fear and without training wheels. Available online for $89.99 US or check for a stockist near you.

The G-Bike is a safe lightweight aluminium bike and with its limited steering angle and small scooter wheels, children can learn the art of biking early, before they move onto more traditional bike riding. And at only 1.78kg, this EuroBike Award winner is almost half the weight of other models on the market. Click here to watch the G-Bike in action on YouTube. Available online from $139.

Who needs pedals anyway? They're so yesterday!

Not Your Ordinary Doll - blabla Boogaloos

There is definitely nothing blah about a Boogaloo. These quirky, cuddly creatures are the newest additions to blabla's family of whimsical dolls and, like all of blabla's handknit wonders, Boogaloos are made from supersoft cotton knit in vibrant colours. Generously sized and filled with squishy batting they're perfect for snuggling. Available from Purl Mama & Baby for $38.

ssh... use code "blabla" to get free shipping* when you buy any Boogaloo doll this month

* free standard shipping to Canada and USA only

Isabella Oliver Fall Collection Now Available

We know - it seems bizarre, or at the very least, extremely premature, to be talking about anything to do with fall in the middle of summer, but those crazy fashion folks do like to be a season ahead (it gives a new meaning to being "fashion forward"). In any case, the new fall and winter collection from maternity style mavens Isabella Oliver is now available to browse online at their new Canadian site but if the thought of all those layers is too much their summer clearance sale is still on.

ThinkBaby Bottles - The Easy Choice

The creators of ThinkBaby bottles and trainer cups have done all the thinking so you don't have to, which is a good thing with all the sleep deprivation that comes with a new baby! Not only are ThinkBaby bottles free of BPA, pthlathates, lead, PVC and nitrosamines that have been linked with bottles made from polycarbonate, the nipples have been designed to minimise the risk of colic with a unique venting system. They're made from PES, a safe, durable and heat resistant plastic which gives the bottles a golden honey colour. Choose from 5oz or 9oz twin packs from $19 or the 9oz trainer cup, $10

There's an added feel good factor when you buy a ThinkBaby product. Not only are you making a healthy choice for your child but a portion of all sale proceeds goes to Healthy Child Healthy World, an organisation dedicated to protecting children from harmful environmental exposure.

Good to know: all ThinkBaby bottle and trainer cup parts are interchangeable and the nipples are compatible with Green to Grow bottles - good news for colicky babies.