SoYoung Mother

The gorgeous retro inspired lunch bags by hip Canadian label SoYoung Mother...we are in love!

Storage Solutions

We are loving the beautiful storage baskets from Living Like Lulu & Hunters Hut...what better way to pack away the little trinkets and treasures our children collect? The nesting apples are such a beautiful feature for any room. Visit cherriebaby.com or instore to view the range

Plush interiors for the young ones!

I have become a massive fan of the Renovators, if you haven't watched it, I urge you to! What better way to get the creative ideas running than watching teams turn some pretty horrible houses into amazing dwellings? Throw in some quick 'white room' tests, eliminations, ambitious ideas and plenty of drama, and I love it! With all the hype on renovating, it has driven me to trawl the internet for some crazy cool nursery and kids room inspiration. And wow, did I stumble across some plush interiors! Absolutely gorgeous...need we say more?

eclectic kids design by minneapolis interior designer RLH Studio- Renee LeJeune Hallberg

traditional kids design by los angeles interior designer Little Crown Interiors

eclectic kids design by los angeles interior designer Little Crown Interiors

eclectic kids design by other metros interior designer Brooke Ulrich

modern kids design by san francisco interior designer Jute Interior Design

modern kids design by london showroom Imagine Living

traditional kids design by new york interior designer Dawn Sercia Designs

traditional kids design by detroit media and blogs Just a Girl

eclectic kids design by potterybarnkids.com

Our Take on BPA

We have so many concerned mums coming into our shop looking for more information on BPA free products. With the media flooded with BPA warnings lately, it's created a massive awareness of BPA, yet we are still finding that it doesn't explain what it is in simple terms. So, we have created an easy to read low down on what BPA actually is, and why we stock BPA free products.

In simple terms, BPA, also known as Bisphenol-A, is a chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins, which can be found in plenty of our everyday products, for example: drink bottles, food containers, adhesives, cell phones, household appliances, eyeglass lenses and much more. Products containing BPA have been on the market from the early 1950's till current day, and in the last few years the harms of BPA have come to light.

A description of BPA according to the Food Standards of Australia
"BPA is an industrial chemical commonly used in the lining of food and beverage packaging to protect the food from coming in contact with metal. Food packaging ensures foods are not contaminated and extends the shelf life of products. BPA may be found in items or containers that come into contact with food such as drinking vessels, polycarbonate plastic baby bottles, plastic tableware and the internal coating on tins for tinned food. In some circumstances, chemicals in food packaging can migrate into the food depending on the nature of the packaging and the food."

Australia hasn't banned the use of BPA, and the Food Standards of Australia have found that the levels of the chemical in our products are low risk. Therefore, it's up to you what you would like to use, so it's good to make an informed decision. There are plenty of facts about BPA and we have posted below the websites we found most informative.

At Cherrie Baby we carry only BPA free products, we like to play it safe here! Cherub Baby glass bottles are 100% BPA, PVC, Phthalate and Polycarbonate free, and have plenty of other features which add to the attraction, such as the natribottles change colour when they are too hot. Awesome, right? We find it a better to invest in a great quality Cherub Baby products rather then running the risk of using plastic which may contain BPA.

Food Standards of Australia
Wikipedia - Bisphenol A

"The problem is, BPA is also a synthetic estrogen, and plastics with BPA can break down, especially when they're washed, heated or stressed, allowing the chemical to leach into food and water and then enter the human body. That happens to nearly all of us; the CDC has found BPA in the urine of 93% of surveyed Americans over the age of 6. If you don't have BPA in your body, you're not living in the modern world." The Perils of Plastic, TIME Magazine[1

Food Standards of Australia - Is there anything I can do as a consumer?

When using baby bottles, always follow the instructions on the infant formula for preparation and use. The following advice applies to all baby bottles or cups, whatever type of plastic they are made from:

• Discard any scratched bottles or feeding cups as they may harbour germs
• Do not put boiling or very hot water, infant formula, or other liquids into bottles while preparing them for your child
• Before mixing water with powdered infant formula, boil the water and cool it to lukewarm
• Always remember: do not heat baby bottles of any kind in the microwave – the liquid may heat unevenly and burn your baby

Sterilize and clean bottles according to instructions on infant formula labels and they should be left to cool to room temperature before adding infant formula.
* Food Standards of Australia published November 2010*

We love...the il Tutto Bronze Tote

There is something so special about choosing your baby bag. You want the best, the most luxurious, and the most stylish baby bag, which will take you from coffee with the girls to a tropical family holiday in ease. When we first saw the il tutto Bronze Nico tote our jaws dropped. Honestly. We are possibly the most easily excited women in Australia when it comes to buying for our store. We will hold on to catalogues till they are worn and tattered in our bags. That's how much we love to shop. Since we first opened our doors we have loved supplying il tutto baby bags to the women of the Whitsundays, and the Bronze tote was just the creme de la creme of our baby bag display. It sits very proudly on our shelf. The Nico tote in Bronze features all the essentials that we look for in a baby bag: space, insulated bottle holders, matching change mat, adjustable shoulder strap, and a zip out interior...cleaning our bag just became a whole lot easier! The Nico Bronze is style with an edge, only 50 are available world wide and at an affordable price, it's too hard to resist! Luxurious Italian foiled nappa leather, and of course, the trademark il tutto monster teddy. It's our must have baby bag for 2011.

Oobi Winter Wonders

This season, Cherrie Baby is full of gorgeous treasures by Oobi, vintage florals, stripe vests, tweed hats, classic full skirts, pink tutu's...the trendy Oobi baby is styling up for a fun and colourful winter!

Cloth vs Disposable: What works for you?

When we compare cloth nappies to disposable’s, at first thought it may seem more than biased. Disposable nappies are convenient, simple to use, easy to find at the local supermarket, and best yet, they are disposable. No washing! Sigh of relief...

Cloth nappies vs disposables is a debate we at Cherrie Baby hear often. Many mums balk at the idea of using cloth nappies, understandable, as they are considered to be the messier and more time consuming option. In our fast paced lives, do we have the time for cloth nappies?

We consider cloth nappies to be all about the bigger picture; baby’s comfort, style and environmentally friendly. More and more modern day mothers are becoming conscious of the need for an eco-friendly alternative, and cloth nappies are great for not just the environment, but for your baby as well.

Cherrie Baby carries a range of cloth nappies called Pea Pods. They fast became one of our favourite products for mothers, and we have since promoted them as a safe alternative for nature and you. Available in 3 easy sizes, Small, Medium and Large, the Pea Pods have been perfect for the tropical Queensland climate. This could come down to the fact that they are made from the soft fabrics of micro fleece and bamboo.

Micro fleece is a highly breathable fabric, lightweight and comfortable. It’s machine washable and dries quickly, making it a convenient option for mums on the go. The pea pods also contain an inner lining made from bamboo.

A sustainable product, bamboo is one of the worlds fasted growing plants, and once cut it can regenerate quickly, with no need for replanting. Bamboo is soft, breathable, absorbent, hypoallergenic, eco friendly and has anti bacterial qualities.

Throw away your ideas of folding big cloth nappies and fitting them with safety pins, pea pods are a trim fit nappy with easy to fasten clips, and adjustable sizing. You don’t need pilchers or covers as the inner cover is coated with a breathable polyurethane creating a waterproof outer layer. Cloth nappies are sounding a little simpler now, aren’t they?

One of our best tips is to try mixing it up, which will mean you get the benefits of both disposable & cloth. Since you can dispose of disposables, make the most of it on your next day out shopping, and for those long night time sleeps, what could be better than a pea pod? Allowing your little one to sleep comfortably through the night (fingers crossed!) without a wet nappy.

Deciding which nappies are best for you and your baby is a case of trial and error. It’s finding a convenient and easy option for you to be able to comfortably change your baby.