Virgine Batterson’s children’s clothing label, Mamapapa is a beautiful, eclectic mix of traditional and modern pieces for babies and kids.

LMNOP: How many children do you have, and how old are they?
Kenyon 10y, Ella 6y, Liam sasha 2y …

LMNOP: Name an activity you love to do with Kenyon, Ella and Liam?
We love going to the beach, but we also love strolling around the markets in search of a good find.

LMNOP: When and where are you happiest?
I love spending time with my children and husband …

LMNOP: What’s your favorite family vacation spot?
When we can get away for the weekend we really enjoy going to Jervis Bay and the surrounding area. It’s close to Sydney and very relaxing.

LMNOP: How are you most like your own mother?
My mum is fun and always happy, so I believe that is what she taught me …

LMNOP: The best piece of advice your mother ever gave you?
The best advice she gave me is that life can change so quickly. So always make the best of it and try to see the positive side of any situation. Be happy with yourself and accept people the way they are, as we’re all different in our own way.

LMNOP: Name three things your children have taught you?
LOVE, frustration, patience and compromise …

LMNOP: Complete this sentence. I hope my children inherit my …
… common sense as this is something I value more than anything.

You’ll find Stav Hatchett’s My Messy Room in a cute Sydney suburb called Summer Hill. It has fast become one of Sydney’s most popular places to shop for kids. You’ll find unique children’s items and clothing that can’t be found anywhere else.

LMNOP: How many children do you have, and how old are they?
Two boys – Harvey is 7 months and Hudson is nearly 3!

LMNOP: Name an activity you love to do with Hudson and Harvey?
Lying with all heads together on one pillow, reading a book … with their eyes poring all over the illustrations and enjoying the moment!

LMNOP: When and where are you happiest?
I’m happiest at home on a Sunday afternoon outside with the kids playing around us.

LMNOP: What’s your favorite family vacation spot?
Byron Bay. We were married at Wategos so it’s a special place for us. The boys love the water, walking and just being out amongst it all … we love the light, food, markets and the general happy vibe.

LMNOP: How are you most like your own mother?
I’m a good listener, straight talker and hard working … we will keep going to get the job done!

LMNOP: The best piece of advice your mother ever gave you?
Moderation, be firm and consistent.

LMNOP: Name three things your children have taught you?
More patience, to stop and enjoy the little things, my nursery rhymes!

LMNOP: Complete this sentence. I hope my children inherit my …
… sense of hope, family and commitment in what you believe in.

Designer, Jodi Walker started Itch Design in 2005. Her passion to bring a sense of fun and interest to children’s clothing is tireless, and her distinctive, fabulously fun designs are now available across Australia and overseas.

LMNOP: How many children do you have, and how old are they?
I have two fabulous children, a girl Jali 5 and a boy Kai 1.

LMNOP: Name an activity you love to do with Hudson and Harvey?
I love drawing with them and its always fun to kick the soccer ball around too.

LMNOP: When and where are you happiest?
When my kids make me laugh so hard I make funny noises because I cant breathe, HAHA.

LMNOP: What’s your favorite family vacation spot?
Sadly there hasn’t been any time for family vacations, Itch takes up way too much of my time, but if I pretend … it would start with the ocean and end with an ice-cream.

LMNOP: How are you most like your own mother?
My mum and I are like chalk and cheese, polar opposites, but I guess I am like her in that I try to do good by people at all times! I believe in paying it forward.

LMNOP: The best piece of advice your mother ever gave you?
Look both ways before crossing the street.

LMNOP: Name three things your children have taught you?
1. Don’t say anything without meaning it – they will hold you to it.
2. Don’t ever underestimate them.
3. Life is actually pretty simple if you look at it closely – if only we could think like that.

LMNOP: Complete this sentence. I hope my children inherit my …
… passion for what they really want.