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Can't Use Chopsticks?
Mar 2008
Zoo Sticks are the easiest chop sticks you will ever use! This new one-piece utensil puts an Australian spin on the traditional Chinese cutlery. They are great for kids (and adults) who have a hard time using conventional chopsticks. The unique design makes it easier to pick up food and can be a fun alternative to cutlery at tea time. They are also an excellent way to teach children fine motor skills. Zoo Sticks are made of durable, easy to clean plastic and are come in cool colours and animal designs. RRP $4.95 Available at Underwater World, Mooloolaba, House, Noosa and Noosa Juniors.
Cheap but sturdy children's furniture
Jan 2008
Need new furniture? These amazing creations are strong, crush resistant, can withstand top and side pressure up to 100kg and you don't need any tools to put it together...yet they're incredibly light and inexpensive, because they're made from gloss-laminated cardboard! From tables and chairs to storage boxes and bookcases - and the funky colours and designs will strike a chord with any kid! From around $17.50 RRP for a chair up to $130.00 for a bookcase. Available at Eco Child Mooloolaba
or online at www.kidsgiftlist.com.au and
www.shophouse.com.au.
No more sticky sand - Banana Boat Powder Dri Sunscreen
Jan 2008
This new sunscreen goes on like a cream, but dries like powder on the skin so sand won't stick! No greasy residue so you can apply and reapply without getting gritty hands either. Banana Boat Powder Dri Kids SPF30+ protects from both UVA and UVB rays and is fragrance free. Available in Coles, Woolworths, selected pharmacies and other major retailers.
In The Bag
Jan 2008
Created by mums who decided that kids need their own bags, Kiddysacs are a cool and colourful way to "take stuff places".
Zip Thru Sheet Changes
Jan 2008
It's the middle of the night and you're fumbling around in the dark attempting to simultaneously console a crying child and figure out where the dry sheets are, and you've just kicked your toe....you need a Zzipit Sheet System!
Quiz Wizz
Jan 2008
Fun and educational! The award-winning Intelliquest is a fantastic range of quiz and puzzle books with an interactive twist.
The Good Ol' Days...
Jan 2008
In twenty years' time you and your kids will have a hoot reminiscing over My School Days, a fantastic way to record your child's days at school.
Here's The Plan-Family Planner Calendar
Jan 2008
Keep that New Year's resolution to be more organised in 2008! The easy-to-read Family Planner Calendar helps you keep track of both regular appointments and special events, with plenty of stickers to highlight special dates. You and the kids can see at a glance exactly what's on each day and month, and all Australian and NZ school and public holidays are marked.
