Wednesday, July 11, 2012

a truly wonderful giveaway...

Poet turns one next week and I've been reminiscing about her first year. While I was pregnant I gathered the essentials - every day items that were both practical and beautiful - and I used them over and over and over again. I want to give you an idea of what I found most useful in the first year - the organic cotton clothes I couldn't do without, the wraps I used to swaddle her and the nappy change essentials that ensured a clean, happy bottom. Buying-for-baby can be overwhelming but in my experience simple, quality essentials are all you need.

I contacted my most-loved baby brands and I'm in awe of the response I received. I'm absolutely delighted to announce this fabulous giveaway. In detail, the winner will receive:

1. a gorgeous set from Nature Baby - one of my very favourite baby brands - including organic cotton drawstring booties (they stay on!) in red stripe (3-6months), an organic cotton knotted beanie in red stripe (0-6months) and an organic cotton kimono jacket in "down to the forest" print (3-6months) - valued at $64.95

2. Tortellini Cushion by studio skinky - a fabulous breastfeeding support cushion, it saved my back and arms in those first few months - valued at $99

3. aden + anais bamboo swaddles....possibly the softest fabric I have ever touched, these bamboo wraps feature stunning designs and are ideal for balmy, summer days. I've used them as a wrap, pram cover, blanket and sun shade - 3-pack valued at $44.95

4. ...because every baby needs a handmade softie in their life. Little Leroy the Lion is hand printed in Melbourne by the very talented Hello Milky - valued at $20

5. Nature's Child certified organic cotton face wipes and award-winning bottom balm are regarded by many mumas as absolute necessities - valued at $28.90

6. eco nino organic change mat covers are stylish and practical. Choose from either a stripe or plain fabric design - valued at $34.95

7. Queen Bee Milena Nursing/Sleep Bra; incredibly comfortable and supportive, I wore it in the last weeks of pregnancy, during labour and in the first few months. For the muma this is a must have - valued at $32.95

8. A soothing instrumental CD to you fill your home with calm tunes and a beautifully handmade rattle for the baby who's ready to play. Both by Dragonfly Toys and valued at $50

9. Oh the l'il fraser wrap - we used one every single day in the first six months of Poet's life. We wrapped her tight to sleep and she stayed snug and happy for hours on end. Winner gets to choose two wraps in any colour/stripe pattern - valued at $59.90 

10. Hazyjane pants are handmade from vintage linens and both my children have worn them every.single summer. They are cool to wear, made with love and keep milky skin protected from the sun. These pants are a size 0 and valued at $26

11. Because a little vintage is most definitely essential, this sweet romper from one claire day is quirky and cute - valued at $25.

12. Grey and white looks gorgeous on a newborn and this stunning collection of essentials is a dream come true. Purebaby is an Australian fashion label that creates organic clothing and accessories for babies and children and they have generously offered the following: three-piece set in feather print, knitted coat in soft grey, three-piece knit set in soft grey, knot hat in grey stripe, cable knitted cashmere blanket and newborn pack in soft grey feather - valued at $340.25

13. Welsh Merino Wool Slippers from Fawn & Fox are super soft and lined with sheepskin - a necessity in the winter months. Winner gets to choose colour (cream, fire brick red or slate grey) and size - valued at $65

To go in the draw to win this bundle of goodness (valued at $890!) all you need to do is be a follower of Che & Fidel (over there on the right) and leave a comment with your email address below. For two extra entries you can share this giveaway on facebook or post about it on your blog. I'll use the random number generator to choose a winner and announce it in this post on Thursday 19th July.

Best of luck!

Update: Comments closed. Thanks so much for all your entries. The random number generator chose #48 little wild moose. Oh gosh Jess, it seems your friend who is about to birth twins will be very lucky indeed! xxx

graphic designed by my friend and fellow creative Lena from VISIONFIELD Design House / PLAYFIELD 

37 comments:

  1. Wow! What a fantastic giveaway. I would love to win this for my sister who is about to give birth. Thank you so much!
    email address is nzkubes@gmail.com
    PS - I agree, I love Nature Baby too.

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  2. WOW!!!

    I am following...
    ameliabarnaby(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  3. Oh how my baby girl (/I!) would love these. Such a beautiful collection of goodies!
    I am following.

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  4. Oh My gosh,
    what a beautiful collection of essentials. such great products for such gorgeous newborn skin.
    I am following.
    coastalarbor@gmail.com

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  5. Now that is a fabulous giveaway!!! I am following and my address is motherwho@live.com. Thanks Jodi! x

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  6. wow Jodi, this giveaway is a dream! I love your blog so much and following for a long time... friedmanjohanna(at)gmail.com

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  7. What a gorgeous collection, thanks for the opportunity

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  8. Thank you so much for organising this great giveaway. My daughter would love these things for her new baby girl.

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  9. wow! if i win i'm going to gift it to our best friends who are expecting their first baby ( a baby girl) in germany who don't have much other than a lot of love! such gorgeous products. i have to get my little boy one of those gorgeous leo the lion. i think i've hearted it on etsy already & you've reminded me :)

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  10. Beautiful collection! Any new momma would be so grateful to have all of these goodies :)
    I'm following!
    sarah.w.byrne@gmail.com

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  11. Oh how I would adore to win!!!
    What a generous lot of loot here Jodi, impressive!
    I would be using this on our future 3rd child, George my youngest is almost outing his first year.
    Love love,
    Saskia
    saskiaswain@gmail.com

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  12. Entry # 2 : I shared on my Facebook :)
    Oh how I would adore to win!!!
    What a generous lot of loot here Jodi, impressive!
    I would be using this on our future 3rd child, George my youngest is almost outing his first year.
    Love love,
    Saskia
    saskiaswain@gmail.com

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  13. i am overwhelmed at the generosity of this giveaway jodi! i would absolutely cherish these little treasures and will definitely use them for our next baby! ( no im not pregnant!) lots of love- i hope my number pops up! xx erica

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  14. Everything is beautiful, what a generous giveaway! I'll try my luck..fingers crossed!!

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  15. what a generous giveaway! Thank you so much!
    I'm following saripondia(at)gmail.com

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  16. Wowsers!! I love your list.... Just need another babe.... I follow your blog!!

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  17. Amazing that all this goes to one person! Any one of these would be awesome. karyn1977(at)live(dot)com

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  18. Ooh I would be most excited to win any of these items with our bub due in just a week! Eeeep! X

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  19. And I forgot my email, sorry - its jessesmess (at) gmail.com.

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  20. What an amazingly generous giveaway! I am so excited to enter this!

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  21. What a beautiful collection of amazing treasures!! I love reading your blog Jodi it is both inspiring and such a joy to read! My email is dearpoppymail@gmail.com

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  22. um. WOW. !!!
    This is just awesome!
    maat_ka_re (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  23. I'd love to win this for my amazing friend, who is not only a fantastic midwife but is pregnant with her fourth lovely baby. It would be great to spoil the fourth in a way that is usually reserved for the first.

    LilaStewartwolff@gmail.com

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  24. Miss Poet is nearly one and Miss Emerson is four months old already! I can't help but utter a cliche or two about time passing. In no time at all Emerson will be turning one too. First birthday's just seem to come much too quickly, don't they?

    A lovely way to celebrate. Count me in. xx

    (Long time follower. :)

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  25. hooly dooly, that's an amazing giveaway Jodi... thanks for organising!
    missjoannafrancis@yahoo.com.au

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  26. oh wow. WOW! accidentallentil@gmail.com

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  27. wow! this is a truly generous giveaway and quite timely with the arrival of my newest little button. Please count me in. x Kristin

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  28. omg amazing giveaway!! i will share on FB too!
    emerson-jhandmade@hotmail.com

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  29. ive posted this on my facebook page - have you?

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  30. AMAZING giveaway!! please put me in :)

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  31. oh so gorgeous...newly pregnant and for the 1st time...please count me in!
    sammiejudd@hotmail.com

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  32. What a truly wonderful giveaway, thank you. I would love the chance to win this and give it as a gift to my sister in law who will be expecting a new addition to her family in September. I'm already a follower of your beautiful blog too. xx (catherineabc@optusnet.com.au)

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  33. Amazing prize. please put me in the draw alynahiggs@hotmail.com

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  34. O.M.Goodness. Sharing on facebook. And it will be on my blog tomorrow. This is amazing and such a testament to yo Jody. wowza. xsx
    shinelittlelight @ gmail {dot} com

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  35. How awesome!!! I'd share this with my lovely sister who has about 8 weeks to go!!!
    (actually I'd give it all to her! She's an awesome sister! Has been the best aunty ever to Abi and I would love to spoilt my little niece who's on the way even more than I already have!)
    What beautiful stuff Jodie!

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