Practical for winter months and cooler climates, the Red Castle Zip’ Up all in one suit looks supercute and great for tiny babes.
From UK online biz Bettacare the Zip ‘Up All in One suit is made from fleece on the outside and cotton jersey lining.
34.50GBP ($50USD or $70AUD) and Bettacare ship internationally so email them for a shipping quote.
Available in 2 sizes (0-4 months and 4-9 months) All with Fleece outer and colour co-ordinated striped lining.
Beautiful Soles are super sweet leather shoes for babies and toddlers up to 24 months.
I am a big fan of this kind of shoe for babies and it’s great that there’s an Aussie company providing such good quality.
Made from leather and with soft suede sole, these shoes provide comfort and don’t inhibit the growth of baby’s feet and are comfortable for them while they crawl and learn to walk.
When my two-year-old was still crawling I would send her to daycare in leather shoes like these (bought at great expense while we were living in the UK!)and they were fantastic. I just wish Beautiful Soles had been around then because the quality is top-notch and the price very reasonable. I’ll be buying some pairs when I have my next baby.
There are plenty of funky and colourful designs available to suit all tastes and personalities, including sweet mary-janes and even ones with the Union Jack on for little British babes (or maybe those with a mummy or daddy who was born in the mother country!).
Beautiful Soles retail for $34.95.
There’s a new player on the kids’ shoe scene in Australia and they are very welcome!
Yunginz designs cool shoes for kids that will be coveted by adults too.
I have transferred my shoe obsession to my toddler daughter and I spend more on her shoes than I do on mine. Yunginz has highly stylish shoes for very reasonable prices.
This pair (above), the Rainbow Rope Shoe are my faves. I would seriously wear these if they came in my size. The design is reminiscent of California folk cool from the late 60s to Mid 70s. I love them! They retail for $44.95.
Not only do they look gorgeous but the have arch support, leather lining and cushioned inner sole.
The Yunginz web site has a size chart as a guide because different styles come up differently in size.
I also love the butterfly sandals ($49.95). The detail on the shoes is exquisite and they are leather lined and made from a soft leather with butterfly detail on the front of the sandal. Absolutely perfect to pair with a summer dress.
Importantly there is good leather strapping that securely holds the foot in the shoe preventing “toe grabbing” when walking.
I know they are not new and lots and lots of parents use them but I am Loving the Grobag for my 2-year-old daughter.
Ever since she was three days old and would get out of her swaddle, my daughter (she’s a pint-sized Houdini) has always kicked off her blankets and moves around a lot in her sleep.
Grobag keeps her snug and warm.
I have two on rotation, including one that the car seat buckle can slip through so there’s no need to distrurb there sleep even more when we are going out…and going home…at night.
Love these groovy top and pants from UK designer Suzi Waren who operates as Twisted Twee. The Shakespeare outfit appeals to my literary sensibilities…and reminds me of the four years I spent teaching English in London! The tea combo is quintessentially English and very retro. Suzi Warren’s designs have an eccentric English-feel and are certainly not for the parent who loves the cutesy-cute pastel look.
The pantlet combos come in various designs that are refreshingly absent of cutesyness (if there is such a word!).
25 pounds per set and Twisted Twee ships internationally.
My hubby and I love a bit of Iron Maiden (I know you wouldn’t know it from my very sweet website here!) so we were very pleased that our two-year-old started doing some baby-head banging when we played Run to the Hills in the car yesterday.
How cool is this toddler tee from Band Tees? $18 (USD). A great item for head-banger parents!
Band Tees is a US-based online store but ships internationally.
Obviously we are responsible parents and wouldn’t play anything that has swearing in it but we are trying to expand her musical tastes beyond The Wiggles (she also loves Led Zeppelin and Rush!).
These funky little shoes by Livie & Luca are just divine and available in Australia from new online boutique Madison Lane.
Having just spend $70 on a pair of patent leather Clarks shoes for my nearly two-year-old, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and look of the Livie & Luca shoes and especially the price! $39.95 is very reasonable for these gorgeous shoes.
I am very pedantic about my daughter’s shoes. I think it is incredibly important for little ones to have good quality shoes. My daughter has plenty of time to squeeze her feet into cheap and uncomfortable shoes when she is older but in the meantime I am spending more on her shoes than mine!
Livie & Luca shoes are made from soft leather, allowing the feet to breathe and are really flexible with a lightweight sole to help with your little one’s stability and coordination.
She wore them to Church this morning and we had several compliments and my daughter was very taken with them as well. “Shoes” is one of her latest words and she delighted in wandering around in her gorgeous red shoes in Red Wings design (available is sizes 4-10).
It’s amazing to witness the start of what will be a lifelong love affair with shoes!
Madison Lane is a great online stop for funky and cute shoes.
If only I could get these Livie & Luca Mary Janes in my size…
Super cute new collection of baby clothes from the ever-reliable Fisher Price (and damn it, just another way for me to spend more money increasing the profits of the toy giant!).
Friends of the Rainforest is a sweet collection of play suits, rompers, tops, pants and bibs - vibrant, cheerful and a great alternative to the boring pastels that seem to dominate the baby clothing market.
Available in Australia from Target.
My 20-month-old daughter was given a pair of Padraig slippers for Christmas from her grandpa, who lives in Cornwall, England.
These slippers are simply gorgeous. Made in British Columbia, Canada, Padraig slippers are handcrafted from pure sheep wool, sheepskin and leather. Padraig was started 29 years ago by Helen Long, who when at home with her then small children, reignited her love of wool that started during her childhood in Scotland. It was actually her son who provided the seeds of inspiration for the slippers. He simply wouldn’t keep any footwear on while playing on their cold, concrete basement floor. When Helen saw him curling his toes with enjoyment on a sheepskin rug she had her ‘a-ha’ moment and the first Padraig slippers were created.
I love these slippers. They come in sizes for babies, kids and women. They are great for gifts and I will be sure to continue to use them for my daughter’s growing feet!
I have been having so much fun doing my daughter’s hair with the sweet bows from Bows 2 Cute. It is still dawning on me that I actually have a little girl and that there are all these gorgeous things that I can put in her hair, of which she has an abundance!
The WAHM behind Bows 2 Cute is Jamie, whose daughter inspired her bow-making business. With super-fine, barely-there hair, her daughter needed something that would actually stay in her hair and Jamie started making these cute little bows. The bows are especially effective for babies who have very fine hair, or barely any at all. If your bub has virtually no hair then the Snappies range is the best for you.
As I mentioned, my daughter has very thick hair and lots of it. She was born with a full head of hair, which freaked me out no end and she has never lost it. In fact, she had a mowhawk for the first seven months of her life and I used to get stopped in the street by people who asked if I styled it that way! These bows are great for babies with lots of hair too.
Now, I really love putting bows and clips in her hair, especially to keep her fringe (or ‘bangs’ as you yanks and Canadians call it!) out of her face.
The range of bows available at Bows 2 Cute is very impressive. There are flower, animal and holiday designs, as well as a great range of bow holders to keep them all in place.
I think Jamie is enormously creative. Her bows are very reasonably priced. There are boutiques in my hometown of Melbourne where bows that are nowhere near as nice sell for up to $20 (AUD).
Bows 2 Cute is a great little WAHM business that has stuff that’s perfect for gifts or just to keep your little girl’s hair looking gorgeous!
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