Last Days - don't miss out on 20% off all baby carries in stock!
If you've been thinking about getting a baby carrier, don't wait any longer! The huge 20% off all baby carriers in stock ends midnight 30 November. It's not often that see embroidered organic Ergo carriers under $185, indigenous print Hug-A-Bub wraps for $104, or Ellaroo mei tais for $104. If you want to make sure you hear about sales first, sign up for our newsletter - anyone subscribed on 30 November has the chance to win a copy of the recycling-themed children's storybook That's Not Junk! by Nikki Slade-Robinson. We're still collecting gifts for the

The spirit of Christmas - Wishing Tree for foster children
Life in foster care can be extremely difficult for some children, and Christmas time does have a way of bringing home the difficulties people are facing, so it would be fantastic if we could make bring these children that little bit of extra joy this Christmas by providing them each with a gift. Queanbeyan Carers Support Group are holding a Christmas party for local children in care on 12 December. Until 9 December, you can donate a gift at the Christmas Wishing Tree at Brindabella Baby. All donations are appreciated, and we have tags here to show the gender and age range your gift is suited to.

Tania's having a party for Riley!
Tania McCartney, Canberra-based author of Riley and the Sleeping Dragon (as seen in the current issue of My Child magazine), is having a party. It's for the launch of her new book, Riley and the Dancing Lion. This free event is at Dalton's bookstore in Canberra on Sunday 6 December from 11:30am til 1pm. There will be balloons and goodie bags, prizes and yummy treats to eat, circus tricks by Kelly Sports, and you can get your copy signed by Tania. If you can't make it, pick up a signed copy of the Riley books at Brindabella Baby. read more

Is your child really ready?
Thought I'd take the opportunity on World Toilet Day to kick off a couple of articles on toilet training for toddler. You'll find the first one, Toilet Readiness and Toilet Awareness, in the Health section. Toilet training is just like anything else a toddler needs to learn - the more matter-of-fact and calm you can be, the easier it will be. read more

Going Ga Ga for MiniLaLa
MiniLaLa factory Carli from MiniLaLa is an Australian designer who decided that she'd rather be making nappies than children's clothing. And it shows - quality fabrics in beautiful prints, and designed to give a trim fit from birth til toilet training. She is also careful to ensure her nappies are made in China under fair working conditi