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ERGOBaby gets a new look!

The ERGObaby Carrier brand is getting a new look and you, yes you, are among the first in New Zealand to see it!

From this...

To this!

The Ergobaby brand is moving forward and evolving and as their number one NZ stockist, Belly Beyond joins them in their excitement about the fun and fresh new look.  But it is going to take some time to fully transition, and for many months you may be seeing both logos. 

The main thing is there's no need to be concerned, as long as you purchase from us, you can be safe in the knowledge that you are buying a genuine Ergobaby product with the same quality and style that's made it the award-winner and parent favourite that it is!

Best Maternity Bra Ever? Cake Lingerie's Luxury Seamless Bra

Parenting board Essential Baby, likened Cake Lingerie's new Luxury Seamless Maternity / Nursing Bra to "the best-ever maternity bra". High praise indeed!

The new Cotton Candy bras provide the perfect transition and sleep option, allowing room for the breasts to grow with comfort as your body changes rapidly, especially through the initial stages of pregnancy and post birth with drop down clips ensuring it's as practical as it is comfortable!
And you know it's a good sign, when the staff dive in and are among the first to purchase - here's what the Belly Beyond office girls say:

"It is so comfortable! I realise it's not a Sports Bra, but I wore it to Tennis and it was brilliant" Sue

"Absolutely love the bra and the underwear is seriously the most comfortable I've ever worn" Karen

SHOP THE CAKE LINGERIE RANGE

Cyber Monday

What is a world-wide shopping phenomenon overseas, is still in it's infancy here in New Zealand, but as the pioneers of Cyber Monday NZ (with the Wikipedia mention to prove it), we are very pleased to announce that it's back, bigger and better for 2011.

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS SALE!

Kicking off on 28th November, make sure you put it in your diary and prepare yourself for the SALE OF THE YEAR at Belly Beyond.

Make sure you are a Belly Beyond member as our Cyber Monday newsletter will signal when the sale is live so you can be among the first to get to checkout and will ensure you don't miss out on the "once-a-year" deals!   Sign up here

Plus... 'Like' us on Facebook where we hope to provide early VIP access for Facebook fans (technology allowing) and we'll also notify when stock is replenished and added throughout the sale.

You can have a browse around for whats going to be available - we are adding products all the time so keep checking back.

• Change Wallets - Isoki Clutches and Petite Travellers - up to 44% off 

• Nappy Bags - gr8x (save 37%), Isoki (save up to 38%), OiOi (save  up to 40%)

• Toys & Puzzles - Janod toy range (up to 40% off).  THESE TOYS ARE A-MAY-ZING. This is the staff favourite with our team taking home at least a couple of items each for Christmas pressies.

• Travel High Chairs - 2 for $20 - crazy price! (80% off)
• Lily Pad Designer Liners - versitile liner for pram, highchair and anywhere your little one has a seat - save $25!

• Smart Mum Teething Necklaces & Bangles - jewellery for mum to wear, thats safe for baby to chew on.  Made from the same materials as teething toys, they are PVA, BPA, phthalate and lead free. (up to 40% off!)

• Womama Birthing Wraps - the ultimate maternity dress for during and after baby (save up to $45!)

• Eat & Drink - up to 50% off Boon Inc feeding items, half price Safe Sippy Stainless Steel drink bottles, $25 off Isoki Bib sets - fantastic fun but practical Christmas gifts here!

Plus up to 75% off HOTmilk, including the Calm Rebellion nightwear.  Wowzers!

Flexibath Toys - GIVEAWAY!

We've got 2 packs of Flexi Bath Toys to give away to some lucky Belly Beyond-ers, these are designed to work with the amazing Flexi Bath, but will attach to any smooth surface and will be such fun for summer water play!

Flexi Bath Toys
The Flexi Bath Toys include an ingenious small table which can be attached to all bath tubs. The Flexi Bath toys consist of a coffee tea making set with colourful cups, jugs and a funnel. The toys which are soft and fun to play with are made with the soft TPE plastic used in the Flexi Bath.

The Flexi Bath Toys are made from PP and TPE and comply with all relevant international standards. Both types of materials are free from PVC, Phthalates, BPA, heavy metals and other harmful or hazardous materials.

To be in to wina set of Flexi Bath Toys, simply email us on win@bellybeyond.co.nz with

• your favourite summer getaway spot
• and if you post your favourite Flexibath colour on Facebook "My favourite colour Flexibath at Belly Beyond is ... " (don't forget to tag us) on your Facebook wall, we'll double your chances to win!

Competition closes 15th November.

Belly Beyond Messy Bed Competition

Thanks for all your entries in our Cosy Grip competition!

STAY TUNED FOR OUR BABYWEARING WEEK COMPETITION!

It was supposed to be only three winners, but we couldn't narrow it down any further than four so congratulations to our winners!  Here are the winning photos.  A set of Cosy Grips will be on their way to each of your houses to solve your "Tornado Kids" blanket issues :)

   

Winners:  Rachel W, Maricris W, Ruth H, Sarah L.

Beyond Awesome Giveaway - Winners feedback

We have a true rainbow of feedback from our $10,000 Beyond Awesome Giveaway Winners.  Thought it would be nice to share it with you and for fun, I've done up a word cloud of the best of the feedback we've received.

• Once again thanks so much, I live in chch so it had made my week that little bit better.
• Wahhhhhoooo
• Yay!!!! I never win anything. And with a week from hell, this is an awesome pick me up - thank you so much!!!
• Thank you so much for contacting me with this wonderful news. I had my baby boy on Tuesday morning and am still at Birthcare until tomorrow, so this is a fantastic. surprise. 
• I am going to give this to my daughter who is expecting a bub she is a single mum and really struggling so it is going to go to a worthy recipient.
• Thanks so much for the prize pack.  I have already found someone to share the things in it that won't be suitable for the age/stage my wee boy and I are at - a new mum with a gorgeous wee prem girl.  She is pretty excited as well! 
• Yahoo!!!!!!! I've never won anything before

We love happy winners!    See what they've won here

Inside the Belly Beyond Showroom

Here are some of the interior shots of the Belly Beyond showroom - lookin' good!

 We are open:

Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 3.30pm
Saturday - 10am - 1pm

SKIP*HOP Nappy Bags - Price Roll Back

How often do you see a price change notice these days and think "here we go, another price rise".  Well not this time!

In New Zealand, Skip Hop Nappy Bags and many of the accessories have had their prices dialed BACK, effective right now.  Check out these new Belly Beyond prices:

Style	Was	Now
Skip Hop Dash Deluxe Nappy Bag	$179	$139
Skip Hop Duo Deluxe Nappy Bag	$149	$139
Skip Hop Versa Nappy Bag	$199	$139
Skip Hop Via Messenger Nappy Bag	$249	$199
Skip Hop Studio Tote Nappy Bag	$239	$209
Skip Hop Duo Double Nappy Bag	$225	$195
Skip Hop Toolbox Caddy	$115	$69
Skip Hop Pronto Change Wallet	$99	$79
Day to night Baby Log Book	$159	$89
Skip Hop Splash Bottle Drying Rack	$89	$59
Skip Hop Zoo Book Ends	$99	$84
Skip Hop Zoo Packs	$49.95	$44.95
Skip Hop Lunchies	$34.95	$29.95

PLUS:  for a limited time on selected styles you also receive a Skip Hop Insulated Bottle Bag, valued at $39, absolutely free!    See our FREE section for all the options.

Belly Beyond Showroom

The Belly Beyond Showroom is now open!

Very exciting times, although there is a teeny bit of faffing to be done this weekend, we have already had our first few customers through and to me, that means the showroom is officially open.

Come on in and be professionally fitted for your nursing bra or try out our extensive Baby Carrier range (we are NZ's number 1 ERGObaby retailer and also stock BABYBJORN plus a fantastic range of baby slings and wraps of course too).

You can rifle around in our nappy bags, open zips to your hearts content and weigh up the pros and cons of a change wallet versus a bag big enough for the kitchen sink.

Opening hours and address details here 

Brands you'll see:

Aden+Anais

Albetta

Amber Teething Necklaces

Ameda Breast Pumps

Baby Caterpillar

Baby First

Baby Trenz Moses Baskets

Baby Zoo

Babybaby

BabyBjorn

Babylegs

Babymel

Bbox

BearView

Belly Art

Belly Bandit

Boon

Borsone

Breeze Baby

Brolly Sheets

Bubba Blue

Cake Lingerie

Cariboo

Cariboo

Chocovenyl

Cocoon Couture

Cosy Grips

Cuddledry

Diinglisar

Dreamswaddle

dulce&zoet

Earth Mama Angel Baby

Ecotanka

ERGObaby

Fertile Mind

Flexibath

Giimmo

gr8x

HOTmilk

Inspired Living

Isoki

Kid Basix

La Leche League

Lamington

Lily Pad Designs

Lou & Olly

made4baby

Medela

Mum2Mum

Mumcho

mumi&bubi

Mumi&Bubi

Natures Child

Natures Sway

NOO

OiOi

Peanut Shell

Popit

Ramalama

SafeTSleep

Skip*Hop

Smart Mum

Solvej

Stickytiki

Storksak

Suvana

Sweetcheeks Merino

Unido

Vespa Belly Wraps

Womama

Beyond Awesome $10,000 Giveaway

To celebrate our 3rd birthday, Belly Beyond is running the Beyond Awesome Giveaway, featuring a massive prize pool worth over $10,000!

Prizes include a Cariboo Bassinet, Flexibaths, HOTmilk Lingerie, Smart Mum Teething Bling as well ERGObaby, Ameda and b.box  and whole stack of other goodies from the amazing Belly Beyond range, here is the full list - WOW!


The Total Prize Pool = $10,596

RRP = Recommended Retail Price for each item
3 x gr8x Deluxe Hobo Nappy Bags, RRP$129
2 x b.box Change Boxes, RRP$39
3 x Tummy Ties, RRP $24.95
1 x Natures Sway Hammock, RRP$179
1 x Natures Sway Wrap, RRP$89
1 x Natures Sway Sling, RRP$75
3 x Amber Necklace Sets (mum, baby and baby bracelet), RRP$101
3 x Baby Amber Teething Necklaces, RRP$36
4 x Amber Baby Bracelets, RRP$16
10 Sets x Smart Mum Teething Necklaces and Smart Mum Teething Bangles, RRP$48
4 x Giimmo Nightlights, RRP$54.95
6 x Bubba Blue Muslin Wrap Packs, RRP$31.50
6 x Flexibaths, RRP$79.95
2 x HOTmilk Lingerie Essentials bra and underwear sets, RRP$81.80
2 x HOTMilk Lingerie Lost in a Moment Camisole and PJ Pant sets RRP$99.80
1 x ERGObaby Classic Carrier, RRP$199
6 x Babylegs, RRP$19
1 x Peanut Shell Adjustible Sling, RRP$99
2 x Babymel Leopard Totes, RRP$195
2 x Medela Harmony Breast Pumps, RRP$99
2 x Medela Cooler Sets, RRP$65
2 x Medela Disposable breast pads, RRP$14.90
2 x Baby Caterpillar Merino sleeping bags - 1 x Standard weight RRP$159 and 1 x Winter weight RRP$169
1 x Ameda Purely Yours Double Breast Pump, RRP$319
1 x Babybjorn Babysitter Balance, RRP$299
1 x Cariboo Folding Bassinet, RRP$280
1 x Cocoon Couture Elephant Bean Bag, RRP$129
1 x Cocoon Couture Dreamy Owl Bean Bean RRP$129
3 x Lilypad Liners, RRP$74.95
1 x OiOi Grey Dot Lime Messenger Nappy Bag, RRP$215
1 x Womama Birthing wrap, RRP$124.95
1 x Womama bra and underwear set, RRP$103
2 x dulce&zoet slings, RRP$74
2 x dulce@zoet slings for dolly, RRP$24.95
1 x StickyTiki Nikau Height Chart - removeable wall decals, RRP$110
1 x StickyTiki Alphabetic - removeable wall decals, RRP$88
2 x Cake Lingerie bra and underwear sets, RRP$95.90
5 x Birth to Earth placenta packs, RRP$39.95
1 x SafeTSleep wrap, RRP$120
1 x SafeTSleep wedge, RRP$20
3 x Brolly Sheets king singles, RRP$49.95
1 x Merino Mumcho Maternity and Breastfeeding wrap, RRP$149
1 x Skip*Hop Pink Links Deluxe Duo Nappy Bag, RRP$149
1 x Solvej Kea Swing, RRP$139
10 x Suvana - Organic, petrochemical free PawPaw balm, RRP$12
3 x Mumi&Bubi Solid Starter Kits, RRP$34.95
7 x Lamington Sockings, RRP$13.95
2 x Made4Baby Gift Packs, RRP$49.95
2 x Made4Baby Belly Oil, RRP$19.95
2 x Made4Baby Bubbles, RRP$17.95
2 x Bearviews Mirrors, RRP$49.95
2 x BabyZoo Sleep Trainer Clocks, RRP$49.95
1 x Borsone Nappy Bag, RRP$129
2 x Preggi Bellies DVDs, RRP$49.95
2 x Mum2Mum Gift Packs - dreamswaddle and Wonder bib, RRP$59
1 x Aden+Anais Dream Blanket, RRP$64.95
1 x Aden+Anais Washcloth set, RRP$24.95
1 x BabyBaby Decor Breastfeeding Pillow, RRP$89
1 x Vespa Belly Wrap - Plush, RRP$89
1 x Unido Sling - Vanilla Bean, RRP$89
1 x Lou & Olly, 3-6 months Meino Sleepgown -  ToiToi, RRP$79
2 x Zoras Rainbows, RRP$29.95
2 x Maternity Tights, RRP$29.95
3 x Cosy Grips, RRP $19.95
1 x OHbaby! Subscription $35.90
last but by no means least, 20 fabulous Magic Beans cards, valued at $35 each.
RRP is current at time of publishing and may differ to the current price on our site. E & OE.

ENTER the BEYOND AWESOME GIVEAWAY HERE


Simply sign up and be in to win, plus you can vote on our Facebook page for the way in which the $10,000 prize pool will be given away and score extra entries by playing the Bonus Boost.

Media Page Updated

Been a lot happening in the last six months here at Belly Beyond HQ, so I thought I'd better update our Media page.

All sorts of bit and pieces from product mentions to stories on Heidi and I so if you want to know a bit more about us, the media page is a good place to start.

We've changed the title of our Testimonials page to "How we roll" because that's how we actually talk, similarly our About Us page is now a real conversation between Heidi and I!

The Deal Genie

We've launched a new competition today called 'The Deal Genie'. 

Come and ask the Deal Genie for your very own personalised Belly Beyond Deal.

How to play

HOTmilk Lingerie - After Pregnancy Shapewear

A total revolution in shapewear

HOTmilk Lingerie have created post pregnancy shapewear that's safe and comfortable to wear after pregnancy  - argueably the time of a womans life when she needs the most help in that department!

Post Pregnancy Shapewear
This high waisted french knicker style and the mid-waisted black  bikini are made from high performance microfibre, with complementary luxury detailing and designed specifically for post pregnancy to gradually, yet effectively give you back your pre-baby body shape.

Now lets get one thing sorted, straight of the bat.  This is NOT about setting unrealistic expectations about how quick a mum should bounce back to her pre pregnancy shape - it's about making women feel good and fooling the rest of the world at how fast they bounced back!!

What these high-waisted french knicker do provide is a smooth profile of underwear that sits high, to give an even finish from waist to bustline and has silicone gripper to the ensure they don't move.  You get a figure flattering yet non-restricting solution for when you want to hide those lumps and bumps you've gained on the road to motherhood.  They can also be used to house a small family in an emergency.

Matching nursing bra as well as standard underwear are also available in the Luminous style.

HOTmilk Essentials

If the high waisted style of the Luminous is just a little too much for you, no matter the result, checkout the mid-waisted set in the Blaze Essentials range.

This is also available to match with the new Essentials Range Blaze bra and bikini.

Merry Christmas

 

We are closed for the Christmas holidays from 24th December.  Yes, you can place your order and we will dispatch on our return on the 10th January 2011.

 

www.bellybeyond.co.nz

HOTmilk Inner Beauty Model Search

Having just finished up the biggest HOTmilk sale of the year we know there are a whole lot of you now enjoying the delights of HOTmilk Lingerie and sleep wear.

I mention this, because HOTmilk have launched a model search with a difference - NO PHOTO REQUIRED!!!

Just purchase any HOTmilk product in December 2010 or January 2011 and answer three simple questions and you are in to win from a prize pool of $6500!!

You can buy your HOTMilk at Belly Beyond of course, and enter the draw at the HOTmilk website

The OHbaby! Awards

 The OHbaby! Awards launch today and we've had the great news that Belly Beyond is a Nominee in the Best Online Retailer Category.

And after a quick tally of the product categories it looks like we've got a massive 33 products, spread over 15 categories, that are up for nominations - a really nice endorsement of our carefully selected, and ever-growing, product range.

Best Online Retailer

It's a fantastic line up of some really awesome companies in our category, but if we happen to be your favourite and have done something that deserves it, then we'd really appreciate your vote so please take a moment to vote Belly Beyond!

Vote here

You can answer all the questions or just skip through to 7 for our question if you are in hurry.


Our Product Nominations

• Best Baby Sling / Wrap / Carrier
• Baby Bjorn Spirit Carrier
• Unido Baby Sling
• Popit Wrap
• Dulce & Zoet Baby Sling
• Breeze Baby Sling
• Ergo Baby Carrier
• Best Baby Skincare Lotion
• Made4Baby All Over Baby Lotion
• Best Nappy Balm 
• Made4Baby Botty Barrier Cream
• or vote other with organic Suvana PawPaw Balm
• Best Bathtime product
• Made4Baby Foaming Hair & Body Wash  
• Best baby wrap / swaddle
• Baby Caterpillar Fitted Merino Wrap
• Miracle Blanket
• Aden &; Anais Muslin Wrap
• Best baby / toddler sleep sack
• Baby Caterpillar Sleeping Bag
• Sweet Cheeks Merino Sleeping Bag
• Best Moses basket/bassinet/hammock
• Natures Sway Baby Hammock
• Cariboo Gentle Motions Bassinet
• Best cot brand
• Cariboo
• Best safety product 
• Safe T Sleep
• Best Baby Bag Brand
• Oi Oi
• Isoki
• Skip hop
• Gr8x
• Baby mel
• Best solids feeding product
• Boon Snack Ball
• Best breast pump 
• Medela Swing
• Ameda Purely Yours
• Best stretchmark product
• Earth Mama Angel Baby Natural Stretch
• Best maternity clothing range
• Womama
• Best nursing bra range 
• HOTmilk
• Womama
• Cake Lingerie
• or vote Other, La Leche League

PHEW!  And to clarify, this isn't the full list of all nominees.  This is just the list of all the OHbaby! Award Nominated products that are available at www.bellybeyond.co.nz

About The OHbaby! Awards
The OHbaby! Awards are a prestigious new award acknowledging and celebrating the best products and services in the New Zealand pregnancy and parenting industry.  These awards acknowledge and reward best loved products by New Zealanders. For new parents who have to make important purchasing decisions and there is a lot in the market and a lot to decide about. Seeing the OHbaby! awards gold and silver logos on products and services in the New Zealand market gives them the comfort of knowing that mothers and fathers that have gone before them and used these products have experienced, recommended and loved these products and services.

Cyber Monday Sale - what's in store for bargain hunters?

Woweeee!  Just doing the final set up for our 4 day Cyber Monday Sale which kicks off tomorrow.

Here are just some of the bargains on offer:

Baby Carriers

• ERGObaby Carrriers from $165 
• ERGObaby Performance Carriers only $199 (save $60!!!)
• ERGObaby  Heart to Heart Infant inserts, only $39

 Maternity Underwear & Sleepwear

• HOTmilk Ever After Collection - all 40% off
• HOTmilk sleepwear - up to a massive 80% off

 Nappy Bags

• $50 off selected Skip*Hop Bags
• gr8x nappy bag specials

 NOO

• all Noo 5 piece sets only $34.95 (usually $49.95). 

Toys

• Soft toys from French brand Pooki & Co, from only $7 each!  Perfect stocking stuffers.

Travel High Chairs

• Little Beetle Travel Chairs only $15, or get 2 for $25 - that's a saving of $55!
• Snazzy Baby Chairs - 30% off, awesome buying on this award-winning product.

Maternity Pillow

• Inspired Living Maternity Pillow will be $67.96 - crazy price.

And that's just a hint of the sale range, check it out tomorrow morning on Belly Beyond
Make sure you are on our mailing list because you will be notified FIRST of when the sale goes live.

Cyber Monday hits New Zealand

The overseas shopping phenomenon is hitting New Zealand next Monday 29th November when Belly Beyond, introduce Cyber Monday to online shoppers here.

Make sure you are a Belly Beyond member as our Cyber Monday newsletter will signal when the sale is live so you can be among the first to get to checkout and will ensure you don't miss out on the "once-a-year" deals!  Sign up here

For those of you who have experienced a Belly Beyond sale before, you'll know that when we have a sale, we REALLY have a sale - the biggest complaint we get is that people have missed out on the deals because they go so fast (true story). 

More info coming soon... but in the meantime, save the date.

29th November 2010

www.bellybeyond.co.nz 

FAQ

What is Cyber Monday?

Basically it's one  of the busiest online shopping days of the year overseas with retailers offering mad deals and pre-Christmas offers.  Last year a reported US$887 million was spent by consumers online during Cyber Monday, it's definitely a tradition that shoppers overseas have embraced and know is worth waiting for each year.

Why Cyber Monday?

Legend has it that the idea came about with online retailers taking the best parts of traditional holiday shopping (the amazing deals and bargains) but without the worst of holiday shopping (trying to find a park, fighting the crowds, waiting in queues).

Cyber Monday New Zealand

The Belly Beyond Cyber Monday Sale will replace our Boxing Day Sale this year.  So the best way to describe the upcoming Cyber Monday Sale is just like our mad Boxing Day Sale, only at the end of November - you know us, always doing things a bit differently. 

Auckland Parent & Child Show - 29th-31st October

It's this weekend and we can't wait to meet you all and show you what's been happening on the Belly Beyond site.

So what have we got to tempt you to visit us this year at the Auckland Parent & Child Show? 

• Come and receive specialised bra fitting advice for your shape, by the ultimate expert!  Tracey Montford, creator of Cake Lingerie, will be on the Belly Beyond stand exclusively for the show (and don’t forget to check out the Real Mums Lingerie Showcase on the Main Stage).  

• DEALS:  we'll have an amazing show special on Cake Lingerie, plus crazy ERGObaby deals, big discounts on SKIP*HOP nappy bags and goodies, we'll have gorgeous nursing camisoles for under $20 and lots more!   

·         Need another reason?  Get DOUBLE entry into our $1000 Win a Wishlist Competition

•              PLUS:  visit on Saturday and get your photo taken in the Belly Beyond Photo booth with your friends.

Belly Beyond Stand 414

We are literally at the centre of the action (check out the map below)  ;)

Show Details:

10am-5pm 

Friday 29th Oct to Sunday 31st October 

Greenlane Show Grounds