The Polkadot Platypus

Monday Madness - Got a Grease Monkey on Your Hands?

Today we are giving away a pair of red Grease Monkey Coveralls by Knuckleheads! These coveralls are a hit among little boys (and girls!) and are too cute for words. Winner has their choice of size: 12-18M, 18-24M, 2T or 3T.

To enter, leave a comment on this post telling us a story about your child's worst antics. Don't forget to include your name and email address so that we can contact you if you win. Contest ends Monday at midnight PST.

Good luck!

**CONGRATS TO MINDY ... YOU ARE OUR WINNER!**

UPPAbaby

Are you looking for the hottest strollers out there? Then you have found the right place. UPPAbaby strollers are ... well, the next best thing to baked bread. The VISTA and the G-LiTE strollers rank among the top in their lines.

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The luxurious VISTA stroller includes both a bassinet and a seat, so your child will grow into this stroller. You also have the option of adding a car seat adapter if you choose to stroll that route. The seat position is adjustable three-way and if that is not enough, it is reversible too! The tires are rubber coated, which means no flat tires ... thank goodness! For all you tall mommies (and daddies), the handlebar is adjustable with the push of one button. And, let's not forget the full size basket underneath! Every VISTA stroller includes a sunshade/bug cover and raincover.

The VISTA stroller is now available in six fabulous colors ... orange and blue have just been added to our collection and we are drooling over them! Click here to read more about the VISTA stroller.

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The umbrella that opens your eyes. The eye-catching G-LiTE stroller offers the strongest set of features of any product in the super-lightweight umbrella category. At only 8.3 lbs., it's the lightest, full-size umbrella stroller you can buy. Bring it on the plane with you. Slide it right into your trunk. Its sleek, easy-to-carry style makes it perfect for "on-the-go," performance-oriented parents. Click here to read more about the G-LiTE stroller.

Ribbies Hair Clippies - Win it!

In anticipation of the upcoming holiday season (ok, so we are a little excited ... and early), today we are giving away a pair of our holiday Ribbies Hair Clippies. These clippies are a mom's dream come true ... the foam lining really does keep the clip in place in even the finest of hair. Winner will have their choice of the following styles: Heidi Snowflake, Noel Diamond, Noel Green Diagonal, Noel Stripes, Noel Small Dots, Noel Red Green Flowers or Noel Red Flowers.

To enter this contest, simply leave a comment on this post telling us if your child was born with a full head of hair or was he/she just plain bald? Don't worry, if you are not a blogger, just leave your comment under anonymous ... but don't forget to include your email address so we can contact you if you win!

Contest ends October 22, 2007, at midnight PST. Good luck!

**CONGRATULATIONS TO ELIZABETH ... SHE IS OUR LUCKY WINNER!

It's a bird! It's a plane!

No, it is super kid! Ellie Bellie Kids is the designer of these adorable capes, which are a great addition to any kid's wardrobe. They also make for a very unique gift, sure to put a smile on any kid's face!

Ellie Bellie Kids Capes are available in five prints ... some for super hero boys and some for super heroine girls! Each cape is available with the lightening bolt you see here, or you can get your cape personalized with the initial of your choice. And to ease your safety concerns, the capes are made with a magnetic closure ... isn't that genious?!

Click here to view our entire collection of Ellie Bellie Kids.

Pickles, Ice Cream and b-buckles

What else do you need to get you through your pregnancy but pickles, ice cream and b-buckles? b-buckles have got to come close to being one of the greatest maternity inventions ever!

Now, sexy mamas can wear their hottest designer jeans throughout their pregnancy and beyond. Bye-bye rubber band and scary maternity jeans! Just loop, snap and go!

Click here to browse our entire selection of b-buckles ...

Monday Madness ... Free Cash Anyone?

Ok, so today we have decided to give away a $25 gift certificate to ... you guessed it ... The Polkadot Platypus! Woo hoo! What could be better than free cash to spend any way you like?

To enter, comment on this post and tell us how you first heard about us. Don't forget to include your name and email address so we can contact you if you win! And ... we are going to spice things up a bit. For every person that you refer to this contest (we will know that you referred them when they *very specifically* tell us that you sent them), you will get an extra entry in the contest. Make sense?

Contest ends Monday, October 15 at midnight PST. Good luck!

**THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED ... CONGRATS TO OUR WINNER, SHELLEY!!

New Items!

We have been busy adding new products and we wanted to tell you about some of them! Keep your eyes out, because we will be adding lots of new stuff in the weeks to come ... the holidays are creeping up on us!

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Yo My Booties ...
These 100% angora baby booties are adorably soft. Could there be a cuter way to keep your little ones feet warm this winter? Check out the orange booties ... wouldn't they be perfect for a trip to the pumpkin patch?!

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Essential Pregnancy Organizer - 40 Weeks + ...
Finally! A well designed, well researched, easy-to-use organizer for every stage of pregnancy. Forget ducks and bunny rabbits ... this clean, sophisticated organizer is designed for modern parents-to-be.

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SaraBear Diaper Caddy ...
An organizational dream! Raise your hand if you despise having to run up and down the stairs every time your child needs a diaper change? SaraBear Diaper Caddies allow you to store the necessities in a fashionable way anywhere in your house! Now available in four new designs!

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BabyLegs ...
The holiday prints are here! Keep your little ones legs (or arms) warm with these fun Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas prints! Here is a sneak peek ...

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Bella Tunno Play Smock ...
How often does your child want to paint, or play with playdoh, or help you cook ... and you say no because you do not want to deal with the mess? Okay, you don't have to admit it! These play smocks are fabulous. They are completely laminated ... inside the pockets and out ... to make clean up easy! Not to mention they come in ten adorable prints!

Is there anything we don't carry that you would like to see?
Comment here to let us know about it! :)

Monday Madness - Win a tub full of fun!

Today we are giving away bathtime accessories ... Loonie Spelling Squirties and two rubber duckies (they gotta have a friend, right?)

Leave us a comment (click on anonymous if you are not a blogger and don't forget to include your email address so we can reach you) telling us how often you get to sit back and relax in the tub. Seems to us that having kids and relaxing do not go hand in hand, but maybe we are wrong! :)

Good luck! Contest ends tonight at midnight PST!

**THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED ... CONGRATS TO OUR WINNER, JAMI LUNN**

Bumble Bags Hits Hollywood Strong

There has been a lot of fuss in Hollywood lately over Bumble Bags ...
we thought you might be interested!

Heidi Klum and her Lemon Lime Dot Car Seat Cover ...