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WHEN Mount Isa mum Charmaine Hartwig was searching for the realize gift to give to her friend for a baby shower, she found herself bored with what was on offer.
"It's always just a few bibs and things in a bag," she said.
She trawled the internet for more inviting offerings and found herself drawn to cakes and tricycles made of nappies and other baby gear.
"I saw the three-wheelers on the internet and dream I'd give it a go," she said.
Her first attempt was made of her son's leftover newborn nappies.
"I didn't have enough for a three-wheeler so I tried a bicycle in preference to," she said.
The trial was so successful she thought she would advertise her wares on Facebook.
Less than a week after she first advertised them, she has already received orders from all across Australia.
"I've got an suitable from Brisbane and an order from Cowra," she said.
Most of her business has been from the North West, however.
Source: The North West Star