I think that personalised gifts are some of the best when you're buying something for a newborn baby, and if that gift is practical as well as pretty, then all the better. Hickory Dickory have got a lovely range of Personalised Clocks in star heart and circle shapes, with various colours an dpatterns available (suitable for girls and boys.) Prices start at £28.9.
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I know we should start our children playing sport at an early age, but I'm not entirely convinced about this Baby Golf Caddy. It's undoubtedly extremely cute, and will melt the heart of any golf-loving dad when he sees his baby carrying his/her own golf caddy, but an 18-month-old with a gold club just fills me with dread - think of all the damage they could do! But if you're convinced you've got the next Tiger Woods on your hands you can get this from Berry Red for £31.50.
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My daughter's favourite book at the moment is Tell the Time with Thomas, a Thomas the Tank Engine book by W. Awdry. She certainly can't tell the time yet (she's only two) but she likes it when the trains go to sleep at the end of the book, and I love the way she calls it 'choo choo clock'.
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I was never much of a baby sling user with my daughter - why carry a baby around when I can push her in my beautiful new Bugaboo? - but if number two were to arrive any time soon I can see how a baby sling would come in handy - push one, carry the other. I'd definitely go for this pretty Premaxx Adventure Baby Sling, £33.99 - it almost matches my Paul Smith handbag!
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Laura Ashley have got a really cute boy's bedroom set with a nautical theme, including this Nautical Height Chart, £28. To complete the look you can get bedding, wallpaper, rugs, fabric and other accessories, but hurry because some of it is in the sale so I don't expect it will be there for long.
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Balloons Designer Childrens Wear have got a fantastic sale on at the moment. All spring/summer 08 clothes have got up to 50% including this goregous boys Ecru Hooded Cardigan from Kenzo, now £15.98 down from £31.95. Click here to access the full list of discounted designers.
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As I search the internet looking for great baby stuff to show you I come across more and more organic companies everyday. Today's offering comes from Organic For Your kids and is a 100% Organic Merino Wool Cot Blanket. It's not cheap at £90, but if organic's your thing then you've got to treat your baby to one.
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I popped into Adams today to buy my daughter a towelling dressing gown, and came out with two skirts, one dress, one t-shirt, one swimsuit, one jacket, one pair of shoes, one pair of sunglasses, one hat and a cute little denim bag that I'm going to put her nappies in. I didn't get a dressing gown though. In my defense, there's a sale on at the moment and the skirts (pictured) were both £9, down from £12.
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I love these cute Baby Sleeping Bags from The Dream Bag. You can choose various togs and sizes and each one is a very good price (generally cheaper than you'd buy on the high street.) Support this family run business and buy your baby sleeping bags here.
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If you're trying to save a bit of money on baby clothes, or dislike buying clothes that you have to throw away a few months later, then pop over to Eco Baby Bundle and check out their fantastic service. You tell them the age and sex of your child and whether you want summer or winter clothes and they'll send you a bundle of mixed items, all from high street and designer brands. The prices are:
Summer baby bundle £59.95 (50 items)
Mini summer baby bundle £19.95 (10 items)
Winter baby bundle £69.95 (40 items)
Mini winter baby bundle £22.95 (9 items)
Summer toddler (3-5) bundle £59.95 (50 items)
Mini summer toddler bundle £19.95 (10 items)
Winter toddler bundle £69.95 (40 items)
Mini winter bundle £19.95 (8 items)
Eco Baby Bundle will also give you a discount on purchases if you send them your old baby clothes. Check out their wesite for more detailed infomation.
