WOW what a month it’s been! We kicked things off with the Home & Giving Fair in Melbourne, which was fabulous. We had a brilliant response to the range and had interest from some very different new stockists, not least of whom – the RSPCA – who fell in love with the essential travel bib. We are so excited to be involved with such an amazing organisation and hope the bib raises lots of funds. For more about the great work of the RSPCA and how you can help, visit http://www.rspca.org.au. Many of our new stockists are listed on our site, with more to come online in the coming weeks. And remember if you can’t buy the b.box collection in your area, pop into your local gift or baby store and ask them to order it for you.

A huge thank you to the guys from Boon for lending us the amazing hot pink high chair for our stand. It looked sensational with our funky flower power travel bib.

Literally two days after the trade fair b.box welcomed two new arrivals – the latest shipment of the essential nappy caddy and the much anticipated arrival of Dannielle’s baby – Jemma Rose – who arrived on Friday 13 August. Mum and bub are doing well and are still busy working behind the scenes at b.box HQ. Dannielle would like to thank Monique for all her support and love. As Monique will tell you, it was the hardest pregnancy she’s ever had! Seriously though Monique is the absolute best friend and business partner anyone could wish for. I’m just lucky we’re in this together – and she’s strong enough to handle the heavy stuff for the time being – LOL!

I have to tell you that as a new mum (well a new mum for the third time) I’ve had such fun using our products again with a baby. I have my new gorgeous mummy bag – courtesy of Monique, Rohan and their kids – and my cherry baby box. Throw in a wrap and I have everything I need. And the choc chip caddy looks brilliant in my living room. And because of my “contacts”, I have a caddy upstairs too – seriously love love love it as I am obsessed with order – don’t laugh, three kids and order – well I can dream can’t I?

I hope you’re enjoying using your b.box products as much as I am. We love to hear your feedback and stories so feel free to drop us an email anytime – info@bbox.com.au

In September, Monique heads off to the Kind + Jugend trade fair in Germany to introduce b.box to the broader EU market. She’s going as part of the Australian Pavillion and we look forward to sharing with you all the gos from the show. Then we turn our attention to The Baby Show in Sydney. Dannielle will be on deck with great offers across the range. And then Monique flies out to Las Vegas for the US debut of b.box at the massive ABC Show. We’re so excited at how well the range is being received internationally – check out the latest feature in German magazine Luna Mama – and stay tuned for new international distributors and stockists – coming soon.

So until next time, it’s a wrap.

Cheers

Dannielle and Monique

The calm before the storm that is the week ahead as we gear up for the start of the Home and Giving Fair on Saturday at the Melbourne Showgrounds. We look forward to meeting new stockists and bringing the b.box range to more consumers across the country.

Stay tuned for more exciting b.box happenings.

Ciao for now

Dannielle and Monique

The essential baby box has differentiated itself over the past 12 months in what is a highly competitive arena thanks to its unique and innovative form, function and design. It is:

• the only all-in-one nappy wallet made from environmentally friendly plastic
• the only nappy wallet with dual access wipes hatches
• the only nappy wallet with a built-in refillable wipes compartment.

The Australian Business Awards are a national, all-encompassing awards program honouring organisations that demonstrate the core values of business excellence, product excellence, sustainability and commercial success in their respective industries. The essential baby box won out of 78 entries in the new product category.

We are also excited to be a finalist in the Product Innovation Award category in the AusMumpreneur Awards, recognising the success of mumpreneurs nationally. Fingers crossed. We’re certainly in good company.

Ciao for now

Dannielle and Monique

We’re delighted to welcome new distributors Ethnic Earth Enterprises in the Philippines as well as new stockists in Indonesia (Baby Empire) and Hong Kong (Hip Little Bubba). Singapore is also forging ahead with another new stockist and a feature in the local magazine Baby Chic. And for all our NZ fans, the essential nappy caddy and essential travel bib are on their way. Check out our stockists page for new stockists in Australia and around the world.

For your chance to win one of our new bibs, drop us an email to info@bbox.com.au telling us why your little angel is in need of an essential travel bib. We have 3 bibs to give away. Entries close 30 June 2010. Australian residents only.

We were also thrilled with how the caddy was received at Mathilda’s Market in Sydney on the weekend.

In other b.box news, the essential baby box and caddy are now en route to Singapore to our new distributor mummylicious. We’re also excited to have done a deal with a leading US distributor to bring the essential baby box to US and Canada. Stay tuned for more details.

Until next time, happy nappy changing.

Dannielle and Monique

Save the Children Australia manages and implements programs in Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. They also support development programs through the Save the Children global network in selected countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

One of the ways you can support this amazing organisation is by shopping at their online store. You can of course also make a donation. For more visit www.savethechildren.org.au

And with only one night sleep it was caddy time – unloading our shipment that is. We are so excited to finally have the caddies in our hot little hands and have been even more excited to see the boxes leaving the warehouse to stockists around the country and overseas. Keep an eye out at your nearest stockist for the essential nappy caddy (RRP $59.95) – a must have for every living room or parents’ room – no need to trek to bubs room for a quick change – and it also makes the ideal baby shower gift.

And for all of our Sydney friends, come along to Mathilda’s Market on Sunday 2 May in Lane Cove. We’ll have the new essential nappy caddy on sale, together with the essential baby box.

Ciao for now.

Dannielle and Monique

Seriously though, thank you to everyone who came along and bought an essential baby box. And for those lucky few who got their hands on the first essential nappy caddies, enjoy! We had a limited number on hand at the show, but don’t despair, those that missed out can pre order one of our gorgeous new additions at www.urbanbaby.com.au. Most of our stockists will have them in store next month, so keep a look out. You’ll also notice our list of stockists is growing – we’re delighted to welcome so many new retailers, including our first store in Namibia.

We also ventured up to Sydney on Saturday for the first Mathilda’s Market at Paddington Town Hall – what a fab venue and the crowds were in fine form. A big shout out to Anne and her team who have made Mathilda’s an art form.

This weekend you’ll find us at Mathilda’s Market in Hawthorn – Hawthorn Town Hall – 9am-1pm, Sunday 14th March. See you there. It’s sure to be a brilliant morning.

Cheers for now

Dannielle and Monique