My Child - Kids Style File

Read the interview with Lise Taylor HERE

As well as being in My Child Winter Edition (p26), Lise also listed Mudd Kids in her Top 5 favourite picks for babies and kids at the moment!

My Child Magazine - Winter 09

We are featured on page 26 of My Child Winter 09. Our devine Bamboo Dress by Kicky Pants in natural received a lovely write up!

Cheers Lize.

A Little Bird Told Me Where....14/05/09

MUDD Kids - Organic Fair Trade

MUDD Kids is an online organic, fair trade baby and children's store.

If you are looking for a new baby gift, I would recommend checking them out. Their Soy Kimono Bodysuits are just beautiful and come in 3 different colours - Chocolate, Petal & Tea (even the names are cute!).



The Bamboo dress in Natural is just gorgeous, and if that's not enough, the little girl wearing it is enough to make you buy one!



My favourite thing would have to be the Huggalugs! These are funky leg warmers for babies to kids age 6. They can also be worn on the arms and are great for under skirts, especially when toilet training!! No tights! My girls are now 8 & 9, but I'm sure I can get them to fit somehow!!

Here is what owner Amy Dolwing says about her store;

"Helping our little ones to grow up with a green influence is easy at MUDD Kids. While
more and more people are becoming educated about chemicals used in the manufacturing of
our clothes, you'll be glad to see we've come across a fabulous range of Eco-friendly
clothing.

Our eco-friendly clothing lines may assist in the rising number of children suffering
skin allergies and sensitivity as they are chemical free.

Many people are still unaware of the benefits of eco-friendly fabrics, so here is a quick overview!

SOY is smoother than cashmere and has the same moisture absorption as cotton. It's being touted "vegetable cashmere". It is conscientious and green by using the the natural leftover pulp from tofu, soy milk and other soy products.

BAMBOO fabric has a natural sheen and softness that feels and drapes like silk. Bamboo is an eco-friendly, sustainable crop. Bamboo grows naturally without the need for agricultural tending.

Our Baby Soy & Kicky Pants lines range between $4 -$32, with the average being just $15. A very affordable and safe option for dressing your child.

What are you waiting for, jump over to Mudd Kids and start shopping for your sustainable wardrobe today!"

View article HERE

Kids Fashion Review NZ - 19/04/09

Helping our little ones to grow up with a green influence is easy at MUDD Kids. While more and more people are becoming educated about chemicals used in the manufacturing of our clothes, youll be glad to see we've come across some innovative new concepts! Eco-friendly clothing... We now stock two new ranges of eco-friendly clothing, never seen in Australia before!
Firstly, Babysoy is the first company in the world to create baby's clothing using eco-friendly soybean protein fiber. Babysoy is conscientious and green by using renewable natural resources as the raw material for there baby wear, which is the leftover pulp from tofu, soymilk and other soy products. It is smoother than cashmere and has the same moisture absorption as cotton but with a better moisture transmission, making it more comfortable on the skin. It is hydroscopic, air pervious, soft, smooth, dry and has superior warmth retention thats comparable to wool. Additionally, MUDD Kids is proudly the Australian Distributor for "Babysoy"
Secondly, Kicky Pants supplies basic interchangeable clothing made from bamboo. Bamboo is an eco-friendly, sustainable crop that grows wild without the aid of fertilizers or pesticides. Naturally soft, light and silky, it does not require synthetic or chemical processing. Bamboo fabric is naturally antibacterial, antifungal, and antistatic. Bamboo absorbs water 3-4 times better than cotton keeping skin comfortable, rather than sticky in summer weather.
These two ranges of eco friendly clothing beautifully compliment our existing ranges of organic cotton clothing and soft toys, fair trade wooden toys, books, cards and shoes. So, what are you waiting for jump online at www.muddkids.com.au and grab a sustainable wardrobe while looking after your childs health, youll appreciate that, organic & fair trade products, dont cost the earth!

VIEW ARTICLE HERE

Mini gaga - 10/04/09

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Babysoy have all the boxes ticked, eco friendly - tick, great colours – tick, great designs – tick, practical pieces – tick, great mix and match options - tick.

Soybean protein fiber is a sustainable and botanical textile fiber made from renewable and biodegradable natural resources - the leftover soybean pulp from tofu and soymilk production. Its 16 amino acids are healthy and nutritional for our skin. It is a green textile fiber that possesses the superiorities of many natural and synthesized fibers.

I cant decide which piece I like the best, but the short list is the Kimono Long Sleeve Bodysuits, Reversible Hoodie, Duo Knot Hat & The Layered Romper.

Which is your Fav?

VIEW ARTICLE HERE

Growing Up Green - 16/04/09

5 Ways To Nurture Green Learning

by Raquel on April 16, 2009

www.groingupgreen.com.au

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1. Look After Your Planet, Charlie & Lola by Lauren Child - $19.95

“Charlie has this little sister Lola. At the moment Lola is throwing everything away. “Why don’t you recycle it” says Charlie. And Lola says, “Recycle it? What is that?”

2. A Worm’s Eyeview by Caren Trafford - $18.90 for 5 years plus

“A book that captures the science, explores the problems, pulls no punches and leaves no turd unturned. This first in the series of environmental books by Caren Trafford set new benchmarks for science and environmental education for kids, combining humour and science to educate younger generations about the beauty and fragility of our planet.”

3. The Polar Bears’ Home: A Story About Global Warming by Laura Bergen - $8.95 for 4 to 5 years; printed on 100% post consumer recycled paper with soy ink

“Come along on an Arctic adventure with a little girl and her father and learn all about polar bears! This 8 x 8 storybook shows how global warming affects two baby polar bear cubs and their family. Includes tips for kids on what they can do to help slow down global warming.”

4. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein - $19.95 for 3 and up

“Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk … and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave.”

5. One Less Fish by Kim Michelle Toff and Allan Sheather - $16.95

“One Less Fish is a spectacular picture information book set on the Great Barrier Reef. Uniquely illustrated on silk, the fish shimmer from page to page as an environmental countdown is unravelled. Twelve gracious angelfish, thinking they’re in heaven. Along came the divers now there are…eleven.”

VIEW ARTICLE HERE

BABYOLOGY - 16/04/09

Hug those arms and legs
Written by Jaime Purnot
16.04.2009

www.babyology.com.au

My little girl adores her dresses. So much so, that she demands to wear them above everything else. I know this will be the case come winter and I'm dreading the thought of having to toilet train her while she's wearing tights. That's where Australian company Huggalugs can help. They produce leg and arm huggers (aka leg warmers) that are just perfect for autumn days, for layering during winter and for making toilet training much easier.

The layered look will always be in style and with Huggalugs, you can get use from your child's warm-weather clothes even in winter or simply bulk up those thinner winter garments for added protection. They can also brighten up plain outfits and warm kids up without adding too much bulk in the way that coats do by restricting arm and leg movement.

Huggalugs are available in a massive range of colours and patterns and will fit a wide variety of body shapes, ranging in age from infant to six years. After six years,they can be worn as calf warmers. A fabulous idea! They have a patent-pending design for total comfort so there's no pinching or tightness around the thigh or upper arm.

Pairs can be purchased direct from Huggalugs for $16.50 each. For the organic range, head over to Mudd Kids where they're available for $17.95 each.

VIEW ARTICLE HERE