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Another great month of fabulous new product information and over 30 fabulous giveways for our www.motherinc.com.au readers. A selection that stretches from baby music, clothes and accessories to the more conventional and truly amazing products for Mum.

Every little bit counts when it comes to reducing our carbon footprint. The new Quick Cup by Tefal delivers the exact amount of hot filtered water for a cup of tea or coffee in three seconds, while using only a third of the energy of an ordinary kettle!

Combining sophisticated French design with the pioneering flair of Optiquicktechnology and an inbuilt filtering system, the Quick Cup is sure to be a cult for those looking for the latest technology in appliances. The Tefal Quick Cup is available is stores now, with a RRP of $129.95. www.quickcup.com.au

Pediped …where the “style conscious” and the “health conscious” meet in a prewalker / early walker shoe ……

We all know how important it is to allow our children’s feet to develop as naturally as possible by only purchasing the softest shoes or even better, no shoes at all! Sadly, barefoot is not always practical!

A recent discovery by Australian company, Mint and Lilac is the US designed Pediped. The Pediped is soft, cushioned leather and foam soled shoes, with easy to secure Velcro fasteners. Pediped footwear provides the benefits of a true soft-sole and is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.

Pediped has received countless awards and a huge celebrity following for their unique design, ultimate comfort and flexibility. Priced at $46.00 a pair.

The newly launched Halogen Energy Saver range from OSRAM is a world-first and the latest development in eco-friendly lighting. Produced with eco-friendly materials, the new Halogen range is available in the classic bulb shape, candle and reflector versions. The wide range of halogens energy-saving lamps means that there is virtually nowhere in the home that cannot benefit from the new range.

The new Halogen range provides a replacement to the incandescent light bulb, which is currently being phased out. The Halogen Energy Saver lasts on average twice as long as the normal bulb and uses up to 30 percent less electricity, as well as being dimmable and providing a warm light.

Prices start from RRP $2.99. Retailers include Coles, K-<Mart, Mitre 10, IGS, Franklin’s and all electrical wholesale outlets. www.osram.com.au

New Book by much adored parenting mentor Pinky McKay. Toddler Tactics….

If the answer is yea, then Toddler Tactics is for you. Being a parent of a toddler can be exciting, inspiring and exhausting – all at once!

Parenting Expert Pinky McKay explains what to do at each stage of development and offers fuss-free advise on;
Communicating with your toddler, Discipline and good manners, Good eating habits, Routines for play and sleep, Toilet training, Family dynamics.

Toddler Tactics is bursting with practical strategies for making the toddler years the exhilarating experience they should be.

Kuster create children’s products with a passion for innovation, style and functionality. Kuster aspire to understand the desire of parents while providing a happy, stimulation and safe world for growing children.

A beautifully stylish and practical highchair that is not just about good looks, it is hard wearing, easy to clean and grows with your child until the age of six years old.

Mums love the ease of cleaning the Kuster – no nooks and crannies to collect food and the cushions and harnesses are washable. Available from speciality Baby Stores, selected David Jones Stores or phone 9816 3837. www.bornwithstyle.com.au

Dream Baby® launches stay-put cutlery - the world's first self-feeding set for young toddlers!

This unique set (RRP$19.95) comprises a fork, spoon and matching bowl with a super-strong suction pad. Stay-Put Cutlery’s flexible coil cord has a gentle retention action that replicates the hand-to-mouth feeding action. Children’s hands are gently returned to the bowl once they have taken a mouthful. This naturally encourages their ability to feed themselves. Mealtime is certainly less frustrating for children as they are able to determine the speed they want to be fed at and how much they want to eat. Fussy eating problems are also less likely to develop as children get to explore the wonderful world of food, and parents discover their child’s true tastes by observing their personal preferences. Available through: Kmart, Big W and various baby stores.

To find out more, visit the Dream Baby® web site at :www.dream-baby.com, or call (02) 9386 4000 or in New Zealand, call (09) 274 8788. RRP $19.95.

Now your baby can speak for themselves via eight amusing sayings to choose from to suit every childs personality:

Keep mealtimes fun whilst keeping baby clean at the same time with the new Annabel Trends Babytalk Bib.

To purchase your own Babytalk Bib by Annabel Trends visit leading baby and gift stores nationally. For further stockist information contact Annabel Trends on (07) 5593 4755. RRP $9.95. www.annabeltrends.com

Australian owned, The Living Textile Company is celebrating it’s 45th Birthday with the re-launch of it’s Twinkle Twinkle Little * range from linens and baby clothes to décor accessories.

The Twinkle Twinkle Little * range includes generously cut cotton sheet sets, a cosy waffle weave blanket, cot comforter and a snugly patchwork quilt that doubles as a wall hanging. As for the bedroom accessories. A nine-pack of star-shaped wall plaques, lamp with a star base and the music sheet to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star * Stylishly framed.

Twinkle Twinkle Little * clothing and baby essentials are all made form the finest, softest cotton-kinit fabric that ensures quality, safety and strength, Such clothing includes a bib, beanie, mitten and burp cloth. The baby bathrobe has an attached belt with elasticated panel across the back to make sure it won’t slip off small shoulders.

For details of these and other products from The Living Textile Company please visit: www.livingtextiles.com.au

Postman Pat – Great Big Party
A true modern classic firmly established as a child relevant, contemporary, pre-school brand.

Sleepytime Chill Out
Featuring most nursery rhyme melodies and largely instrumental get the kids to relax and have chill out time for the afternoon nap or bedtime sleep.

My First Singing Lesson
An educational CD that instructs on the basics of learning how to sing whilst having fun at the same time!

Jay’s Place DVD
Take a trip in your imagination as Jay (from Playschool) welcomes you to his place where the neighbourhood comes together to sing and play. Kids will join in with the Hopping song before heading down to the beach to go sailing in their imagination to a beautiful tropical island under a starry sky.

ABC for Kids Music CD’s and DVD’s are available from ABC Shops, ABC Centres, ABC online www.abcshop.com.au and leading music retailers from $14.95.

The new Wonder Mop for SABCO is set to become one of the most innovative and practical home cleaning products on the market. It’s cutting edge design and technology delivers superior quality and performance first time, every time.

Light, extra durable, ultra absorbent cloth strips prevent unsightly streaking with its unique wringer system and is great on all surfaces.

SABCO’s Wonder Mop and Refills are available in Big W, Kmart, Bunnings and Mitre 10. Mop RRP $19.99, Refills RRP $11.99. For further information visit our website: www.sabco.com.au

Strictly one entry per person. By entering this competition you automatically become a VIP motherInc mum and will receive our e-news motherInc.com.au updates. Winners will be announced via email and on www.motherinc.com.au

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