The novel idea for babybuds® developed when creator Charmaine Papallo gave birth to her daughter Olivia in 2001 and was inundated with gifts of fresh flowers, designer baby clothes and toys from family and friends.   "Like most new mums I appreciated everyone's generosity but nonetheless left the flowers at the hospital when we went home and quickly realised that, despite the cuteness of the designer clothes and toys, what Olivia really needed was the practicality of basic baby clothing." "I decided to create a gift with a "wow factor", which combined the romance of flowers with the practicality of essential baby clothing, such as singlets, socks and jumpsuits".   Since the birth of babybuds® in 2002, we have continually strived to meet our customers needs by listening to their feedback, our customers needs are what determines the direction of the company. We are always growing, just like our babies.  I invite you to browse through our website and choose the right gift for a new mum and baby or for yourself, such as our massage vouchers.  Our range starts with our creation of the baby clothing bouquets, this has also now been extended to gift suggestions which take the ease out of putting gift combinations together.  One of our most popular sections on our website is our sibling gifts.  We have found some great products to help the big sister or big brother feel special in their new role in the family, along with a range of books specifically related to a new baby coming into the family.  Our most recent addition is our baby clothing line. All babybuds clothing are 100% cotton easy fit baby basics, items you can't have enough of. babybuds®  strives to ensure that customers and those who receive babybuds products get a "wow" feeling when they see and receive our products.  We aim not to deliver great service but legendary service to all of our customers.  babybuds®  will not be satisfied with providing anything less than this.  Customers enjoy our high level of service and eficiency.  We will go the extra mile to ensure next business day delivery nation wide.  If you would rather browse, touch and feel our products before purchasing we have a range of quality retail stockists that happily stock our products. We care about the health, development and wellbeing of mums and babies.  Firstly we support mums in our workplace by providing flexible work conditions and a family friendly focus in all of our workplace policies.  We realise that women add a valuable contribution and passion and our business would not function without them.  We also support the wellbeing of mums through the charities we support, namely the Exodus Foundation and Quest for Life.  All our staff happily get involved with our support of these organisations. Charmaine Papallo manages the Australian operations and Jeni Crichton the New Zealand.  Charmaine and Jeni work together to provide consistent products and services across the Tasman.   One of our strengths is listening to our customers, we encourage feedback from you on all aspects of our business and always welcome ideas.  It is what keeps us growing and improving what we do everyday. Charmaine also contributes to blogs regularly.  Feel free to read and comment.    Keep well                Charmaine Papallo     &      Jeni Crichton