With the season changing, it means you need to start preparing your child’s wardrobe for the incoming Spring months. So put away those winter jackets and boots, and read our best guide for Spring-ready clothing. The main thing when dressing your child is making sure that he/she is comfortable. As Spring days contain warm and wet weather, this may be tougher than you first think. Our main tip is to always check the weather 24 hours beforehand so you can be prepared. Cotton clothing is the most recommended in terms of comfortable clothing. It’s not just about practicality, also think…

When your child is christened or baptised, he or she is being officially named and welcomed into the church and family. The christening of a baby or older child is a momentous occasion and you want your tot’s christening gown to be beautiful; in keeping with the occasion. Many families like to stick with tradition and they choose white cotton gowns for their boy’s or girl’s wear. Baby christening gowns have always traditionally been hand-made from natural fiber fabrics such as linen, cotton, silk or lace but today some of the mass produced gowns are made from other fabrics such…

Anyone with toddlers will know, they are very messy. You can sit them in a clean, empty room and they’ll still find a way to get their clothes dirty! Before washing, check the labels on the clothing. The label will explain the best way to wash the item, sometimes even giving specific instructions such as ‘turn inside out before washing’. If there are stains on the clothes, then pre-treat the stain. This will make sure the stain comes out of the clothes. For example, if there’s a mud stain, rub detergent and water. Let the detergent set for a few…

Shopping in charity shops has become the new craze. Shoppers have realised that there are shrewd purchases to be made, you just need to know a few best practices to help you find a real bargain (whilst also helping out a good cause). Our first recommendation will always be to turn clothing inside out when looking at the quality of said goods. Look at the labels, look for holes etc. This could be said for homeware goods also. Check the surface for any major design flaws, wear-and-tear etc. Absolutely NEVER purchase second hand shoes in charity shops. Nothing worse than…

Washing baby clothes has to be done in a delicate manner. It’s a task finding a product which can remove stains and odours whilst also not irritating the baby’s skin. Here are a few tips below to help you with this common problem. After purchasing clothes for your baby, we recommend you give them a wash before use. Washing the clothes from the start will reduce any irritants annoying the baby’s skin. When selecting the detergent to use, a regular liquid detergent should be fine as they rinse out and not leave behind any flakes on the clothes as powders…

Purchasing vintage clothing is the new craze, but there are a few steps we recommend you follow before you go crazy with your money. When looking at clothing, we recommend holding garments up to the light. If you’ve noticed, a lot of vintage boutiques are dark, which makes it harder for a shopper to look for flaws in the garments. Shining light on the clothing, will help you determine whether it’s worth the purchase and help you avoid clothes with permanent marks, holes etc. Surprisingly not a lot of people check the armpits of vintage clothing before purchase. We think…

A christening is one of the most important occasions for families as babies are brought to church for baptism. The importance associated with this celebration requires proper planning and baby christening gowns are an essential part of the planning. With many people invited and memories to be preserved, it is important to choose the gown carefully remembering that it will be preserved for many years as a reminder to the baby when he or she grows up. Whether you are planning for a casual or private occasion, make sure that the gown of choice is right and stylish. Below are…

Buying shoes for children can be a daunting task. At a stage where they’re constantly growing, you don’t want to purchase a pair of shoes for the child to then grow out of within a month! When purchasing shoes, make sure the assistant measures your child’s feet. The child must be standing up straight, so the right measurement can be found. When selecting a shoe, keep a distance of 3cm between the toe and end of the shoe. This will allow comfort and also room to grow in the future. To test this out, put your finger between the back…

Yes it is still technically summer, but you need to slowly start preparing for Autumn/Winter, it’s not exactly too far away! Knowing how to style your child with the right clothes can be daunting, but fear not… this post is here to help! Of course you need to think about style, but don’t forget you’re dressing a child – it needs to be practical! Prepare them with warm, but beautiful clothes. Think rich fabrics… for a girl, a brocade miniskirt with a simple t-shirt and cardigan works well. For a boy, the tailored jersey trousers are becoming very popular again.…

Babies are blessings every parent deserves as they manifest the hope of humanity to continue gracing this beautiful planet. For many religious cultures, especially Christianity, the birth of a baby is often followed by baptismal ceremonies. During this period, the infant is dressed with beautiful white christening gowns to depict purity and removal of original sin. The gowns can be worn for eight days before they are kept for the next baby. This tradition has been passed from generation to generation and still exists today. You can therefore encounter a variety of these gowns in today’s market produced by different…