Entries close 30th September, winner announced 1st October.

Good luck and, as always, happy saving!

Maternity bra from Fertile Mind - the SuperBra!

Comment below, letting us know your favourite purchase from Bump, Baby & Beyond and why and one lucky customer will get to try the SuperBra, in nude or black - on us!

We would be delighted if the winner could give us some feedback after they have tried the SuperBra - it is new to our range, and whilst we have heard fabulous things, we do like to hear what our own customers think!

Entries close 31st August, winner announced Wednesday 1st September.

Good luck!

I have to admit to not really knowing what I am doing with this whole blog scene, so it is not suprising that I was in the dark - but boy have my eyes been opened!

I headed over to Life and Other Crises, the main blog mentioned in the article - completely unprepared for the belly laughs that would consume me in but a few short minutes…. not only is Kerrie herself a great writer, but the other comments had me snorting out loud too! Following one of the commenters link back to her blog, Mummy Mayhem, I found yet another community of witty, fascinating, and incredibly open women!

I feel liberated! and quite ridiculous for saying so… but after a lovely relaxing hour or so persuing these blogs I feel quite refreshed and not so alone in some of the everyday issues that we all face. If you have the time, or inclination, I can’t recommend enough - get over there!

If you are already a mummy blog aficionado, please share your favourites!

PS - When I work out HOW to add said sites to my blogroll I will! Any pointers appreciated!

Whilst there are plenty of bargains to be had at thrift stores, on eBay and via forums, it is nice to have something new…  but does discount maternity need to mean poor quality?

Discount Ripe Maternity Clothing at Bump, Baby & Beyond

Not at Bump, Baby & Beyond… we pride ourselves on sourcing high quality maternity clothing, nursing wear, as well as gorgeous baby wear, at heavily discounted prices. And the quality? Our maternity brands are all well known and trusted Australian manufacturers - Ripe Maternity, Maternity Plus and Ninth Moon, Soon Melbourne.

What sets our store apart from other maternity wear stores is that our prices are deeply discounted - all day, every day… and that means CHEAP maternity clothing for you! We purchase end of season and clearance lines, and buy in such large quantities that the discounts our suppliers offer us are just fabulous.

The vast majority of our discount maternity clothing is at at least 40% off RRP, with super special deals enabling us to offer up to 80% off some of our super cheap maternity wear. Would you be happy to have a gorgeous pair of comfortable Ripe Maternity jeans at half the normal price - even if they are “last seasons”? How about Ninth Moon maternity knitwear at just $19.95? Ripe Maternity bathers from $44.95? You get the idea!

Even our customers with loads of style savvy - our very fabulous up to minute pregnant fashionistas - find ways to save with Bump, Baby & Beyond. If you must have this seasons latest look, why not get the basics at discount prices and splurge on some “must have” pieces… saving 40-50% on wardrobe staples like black maternity pants, basic maternity tops, maternity jeans or leggings can leave you much more to treat yourself with.

And if you don’t care which season it’s from as long as it is comfortable, flattering, stylish and “you”? Prepare to save on your entire wardrobe with our incredibly cheap maternity wear! Yes, cheap! Although, as we say, we don’t sell cheap clothing…. we sell quality maternity, nursing and baby wear at amazing prices!

Happy savings!!

The super cool linen blend maternity range of shorts, capri’s, pants and skirts from Maternity Plus are flying out the door - be quick to grab yours before stocks run out.

But this year, you’re pregnant – what to wear, what to wear? Happily Bump, Baby & Beyond has some amazing maternity dresses, perfect for a day at the races – or that summer wedding!

For something light and pretty, try the Mango Jam Tara Maternity Dress or the beautifully cut Sara from MBC – the beauty of the Sara is that it is designed to be worn pregnant or not and is a truly lovely cut…. this one will take you to the races, and keep you looking fresh and fabulous through summer too!

Moving on a little in the “dressy” stakes, we have two lovely maternity dresses in the same cut – the Pluto and the Tapestry, both from Ripe Maternity. The Pluto features a gorgeous shimmering fabric, available in silver or black – so easy to accessorise and make absolutely jaw dropping! For those wanting something with a floral feel, but with the subtlety of a self-pattern, try the Tapestry dress for simple, understated elegance.

Want something bright and bubbly? The Tangerine Satin Maternity Dress comes in the most amazing tangerine colour featuring summer daisy print – like the Pluto and Tapestry, this frock falls freely from the bust, making them cool, comfortable and with room to grow. In a more fitted frock, there is the Watercolour Cocoon Dress – a swirl of soft, gorgeous colours in an incredibly flattering ruched dress – this one is just so pretty!

For a more formal style – perfect for a wedding or formal function – check out the Deloris Lace Dress, featuring either chocolate or cobalt lining under sheer black lace….

But if you want something truly stunning, you cannot go past the amazing Eden Silk Maternity Dress from Ripe Limited – choose from vibrant purple or fabulous fuschia, both with black pattern detail… this one is a show stopper!

The best news of all is that none of these amazing maternity dresses is over $72.95 – a saving of up to 70% on RRP! The perfect mix of fashion and affordability - all at Bump, Baby & Beyond!

Have fun!

When pregnant for the first time I was stunned at how quickly I became uncomfortable with anything pressing on my tummy in the wrong spot – snug waist bands where an absolute no no for me… so I tried hubby’s pants and wore them slung low on my hips. This certainly solved the tummy pressure issue – but hiking up your pants every few minutes is really not a great look! After a day out with a very dear girlfriend, she very kindly suggested that I could look better… as if something was wrong with looking like I was drowning in an oversized tee and hubby’s falling down jeans!

I launched into my reasons for not buying maternity wear – number one being the price of them, given that I would be wearing them for so short a period of time! She very sensibly suggested that there must be other options, and so the hunt began!

I started by determining what I really needed – I live in jeans so a comfortable pair of maternity jeans or two were a must! Working in an office environment, I also needed some corporate maternity wear, and thought I could buy some nice tops to wear both to work and on weekends. I was stunned at how much more comfortable the maternity pants were – and at the ingenious ways they grow with your belly!

After some trips to the local op shops and Savers I found some great maternity pants by Ninth Moon that had hardly been worn and had a divine soft fold over waist band that was just so comfortable! Next stop was eBay, after a trip to a maternity boutique to determine which brands and sizes seemed most appropriate for me… I felt a bit guilty not buying there – but hey, it’s my money!!

I was amazed at what was available on eBay – and soon after purchased two pairs of Ripe maternity jeans that I happily, and comfortably, wore for the remainder of my pregnancy… I did notice that some items seem to go for an enormous amount of money for worn clothing, but was lucky to pick up a couple of items at great prices.

I had been unable to find anything I like in maternity tops at a reasonable price, but scoured the online stores until I found some on special that I liked – again, once I got them in the post and tried them on, the difference in how they hung and fit as compared to simply buying a size up in a “normal” top really surprised me – sceptic that I was!

Having really felt the difference in wearing maternity clothes, an idea struck and I set about opening my own online clearance store for maternity clothing at amazing prices. Stocking gorgeous styles from manufactures like Ripe Maternity, Ninth Moon, Maternity Plus, Pea In A Pod, MBC (Mother Baby Child), Soon Melbourne and more I source end of season styles at bargain prices – and love that I can offer other budget conscious mummys-to-be a place to buy some divine maternity wear pieces… looking good throughout your pregnancy can make such a difference to your self-esteem!

My pregnancies turned out to be such hard work – I am unlucky enough to get severe morning sickness that lasts the whole nine months! – that feeling frumpy in ill-fitting clothing would have been the last straw … thank goodness for good, honest friends!

There are some lovely maternity dresses including Cath’s favourite - the China Doll, and the equally lovely Watercolour Cocoon Dress The Pluto and Tapestry dresses are lovely for a wedding or evening out, and try the Safari Wrap Dress for work.

There are shorts and crop pants - the Queenscliff Shorts are just divine, as are the Long Island Crop Pants - and skirts too. The Paris Exy Skirt is a flattering cut with a little kick in the hem - perfect for a night out!

You know we don’t like to drown you in newsletters - so why two in two days?

Easy - our gorgeous Soon Melbourne designer maternity stock has arrived! We have the extraordinarily comfortable and flattering banded bootleg, banded straight leg and underbelly bootleg maternity jeans all at over 45% off the original retail price - $189.95 down to just $99.95!

Off to a wedding, or getting married whilst pregnant yourself? The divine Pia Maternity Dress could be the answer! As with all Soon Melbourne maternity wear, this dress is designed to be worn after bubs is born too - great on it’s own, but we’ve seen it cinched with a belt above the belly (check out the Soon Melbourne website) and that looked fabulous too.

Also available we have the uber-comfortable Banded Day Maternity Pants in black - these have the most amazing cut through the bottom and are incredibly versatile…. you wont want to take them off!

For a lovely, cool top, check out the Jess Maternity Top, available in two block colours (red and navy) and four coloured prints - this top is beautifully cut and as a result is so flattering… great with jeans, a pretty skirt, the day pants - gorgeous!

Our other news? Bump, Baby & Beyond is in print again, this time in the fabulous BabbleBaby online magazine - a unique blend of regular columns, in-depth features, witty confessions, first-hand parenting tips and advice. Read the story on Cath the “Mumpreneur” then have a browse through the rest of the articles - Cath loves droolicious, where they feature super-cool fashion, accessories, toys and more, tracked down by their design experts - we were delighted when they recently “drooled” our Ripe Tess Obi Maternity Dress!

Happy reading!

Cath and The Team at Bump, Baby & Beyond