greentogrow_widenekbottle10oz1_largeAt The Hip Infant we’ve loooong been advocates of the BPA free bottles. Whilst it might look like we’re jumping on the recent media bandwagon, BPA free bottles have been the subject of previous blog entries.

BPA or Bisphenol-A is used to produce polycarbonate plastics and is found in food and drink packaging. Yesterday in Sydney’s Daily Telegraph, an article discussed concerns regarding BPA in plastic babies bottles, that potentially leach when heated.   The TODAY show reported this morning on such issues as has Melbourne’s Herald Sun. It seems the media are finally making us aware of the potential dangers on BPA bottles.

One must question are the Australia health authorities doing our young ones an injustice by still allowing BPA to be present in bottles? US baby bottle manufacturers have removed BPA, the Canadian government has banned its use and more recently the French government introduced legislation to have it banned.

We’ll leave it up to you to make the decision for yourself, the best thing you can do is read the relevant information, do your own reasearch and make an educated desicion. Aren’t we lucky to live in a place where we have choice! But please consider in a world where we slather our children in sunscreen, teach stranger danger and road safety shouldn’t we look to what we’re also putting in their mouths? Check out the great range of BPA free bottles available at The Hip Infant - there’s something to suit all ages and budgets.

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What Shall We Do Today?…

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book-whatshallwedotoday_large1I’m the first to admit that some days are groundhog days…

Unpack dishawsher..breakfast..shower..get dressed..outing, home..lunch..sleep..clean house..wake..outing..difficult hour before dinner when attention span is low and constant attention is required..dinner..bath..play..bottle..cuddle..sleep..glass of wine..ahhh

And that’s with a 19 month old toddler. I really feel for all the families that have to occupy kids at home over the loooong school holidays. Well this lovely little book What Shall We Do Today is sure to fill some time and bring out the crafy minx in all of us. A great way to get kids to ditch the tv, computer games, playstations and whatever other digital items occupy play time and enjoy a creative family activity with some great results. It doesn’t matter how ‘artistic’ you are. Craft activities are great for hand eye co-ordination and fine motor skills and children can be encouraged to take great pride in their results not matter how lop sided or dishevelled they may be!

Crammed with 60 imaginative, colourful and fun projects for kids aged 3 - 12 the book is arranged by seasons to make it even easier for us. And what’s more every activity promises that it can be completed with readily available materials. So dust off your craft box. Pick up a new glue stick from the newsagents and get crafty! Put the kids to work and get organised by making some gifts for the year ahead…what grandparent doesn’t love a bit of a handmade item!!!

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sambellina_gifttagpirate_largeThrowing a party this year for your little one? Doesn’t hurt to plan ahead, don’t miss out on our great January Deal A Day this Thursday that offers customers from The Hip Infant a free set of matching gift tags with any 12 pack of super cute Sambellina invites purchased! Use the tags to label lolly bags, as place cards or for any stylish gift that need addressing!

Simply enter the code ‘Party’ to redeem the offer.

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Divine Dwell

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dwell_cotsheetsetowls_largeThe other day I found myself fossicking through a tray of sale bed linen at a major department store. Whilst I’d missed the frenzied Boxing Day rush there was still a level of crazy ‘must get the bed linen…must get the bed linen’ look on all the other customers faces throughout the bedding department. In the end, as I often do, I gave up.  I was overwhelmed by thread counts and patterns and found myself contemplating a pattern that I didn’t even like, but they were a good brand and good price. Too hard. Our current sheets can last another couple of months even if they have lost that initial lustre and sort of crunchiness that I like.

So whilst I might be settling for an old set of sheets your babe doesn’t have too. We’ve taken the frenzy out of post Christmas sales for you and from the comfort of your own home, with the click of a button you can purchase bed linen for your babe.

Dwell studio combines style, function and quality. In my book, that ticks all the boxes. After the gross consumption of food and presents over the festive period I’ve decided on a ’slimmer’ year ahead. I want things that function and look pretty. Not one or the other. The modern designs of Dwell Studio will dress up any nursery needing a fresh injection of new year spirit, or create the perfect palette for a soon-to-be-arrival’s nursery. The sets are chemically free treated and at 320 thread count and 100% cotton they are super soft for weary bodies to snooze on.

Sets contain a fitted and flat sheet, reversible quilt and pillow case.

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Happy New Year!

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We’re back! After a brief festive hiatus, a few afternoon naps and eating and drinking way to much we’re back.

I love this time of year. Especially the twilight hours. Nothing beats a Summer twilight stroll. The warmth of the sun still encasing your bones, the beautiful pastel lights of the afternoon sky and generally everybodies attitudes just seem a little fresher! Maybe it’s because we’re all still living by our new year’s resolutions, maybe we’re in a jolly haze after a few too many celebratory Christmas drinks or maybe the year hasn’t thrown us too many tests, trials or tribulations just yet. Whatever the case I like going into shops and having strangers wish me a ‘Happy New Year’….wouldn’t it be nice if in mid July when the days are shorter and we’re all sick of warm coats if the same strangers said ‘Happy Wednesday!’………….maybe that can be my new year’s resolution……

A very Merry and Christmas to all our readers and their families.

Thank you for your ongoing support throughout 2009, we look forward to bringing you lots of great hip new things in 2010. Enjoy the festivities no matter how big or small and stay safe and happy over the festive period.

hipstuff_brightsrecorderred_large1For those who are brave enough to gift their little ones with a recorder…enjoy!!! Maybe some lessons and/or a set of ear plugs should accompany this lovely little wooden recorder.

One more sleep….be sure to leave out a drink and snack for Santa it tough work getting to all the children around the world!

…He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and filled all the stockings then turned with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of his nose, and giving a nod up the chimney he rose.

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, and away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight ” MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT”.

hipstuff_bowlingsetmonkey_largeLet your little Lords (and Lordesses!) leap to in delight with this hip wooden bowling set. The monkey faced pins are super cute and are great for both decoration or play!

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Choose from a number of gorgeous designs of soft dolls from Alimrose, $14.95

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8The maids have a mother cow and baby calf to choose to milk from this divine set of Goki wooden farm yard animals. Chunky pieces are easy to handle and a great tool to help with learning animals and their noises! $39.95

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