Having a baby in summer time makes life more difficult when it comes to buying baby clothes – especially for new parents. This is especially so if you live in the UK seeing as the weather is so unreliable. It could be raining and cold for weeks then suddenly a heat wave! The best thing to do is be prepared to shop if you need to! The amount of clothing you need will also be dependent on how often you plan to do washing! Here are a few ideas to get you started; you’re going to want to get several:…

From Cat prints to scribble prints and bright neon colours, its all out this summer! At the Bubble London Childs wear tradeshow for this season there were some fantastic items! Here are a few we wanted to cover: The fun tiger print tights from Little Titans along with the cutest socks from Petites Pattes, teamed up with the Cat themed shoes from the Mini Melissa range (made famous for its collaboration with Vivienne Westwood!) really brought the fun into the sock/shoe section! Little Titans and Slugs & Snails still showing off their boys tights – they are determined to get…

Dressing your child for their first school disco can be quite strange but you have to remember that it is not a ball, and they don’t need or want to be dressed formally. The main thing is to make sure the children are comfortable and happy with what they’re wearing. Jeans and a t-shirts will be more than suitable for a boy, yet a girl may want to wear their favourite dress, and that’s fine too. The main rule is to make sure your child doesn’t stand out too much, so you may want to advise them against wearing their…

Parents always look forward to a child’s baptism or christening ceremony. This event holds a special place in culture as well as religion. One of the most important things to think about is the christening outfits. Due to its huge symbolism, parents will go the extra mile to make certain the child is well dressed. When determining the right garment, guardians or parents will normally consider the following aspects: White or Ivory Unlike other events held in honour of a child, christening and baptism usually focus on two main colours; white and ivory. These two colours bring out a sacred…

Every baby should have a set of bibs and it basically prevents everyday stains to your baby’s clothing. A bib doesn’t have to be plain though, and there are many different quirky designs to choose from. You could buy a set of bibs with a favourite cartoon character on them, or your baby’s favourite colour. Dribble bibs are made of soft brushed cotton and they are strong enough to keep fluids from leaking onto a baby’s back or chest. It’s easy to find bibs that match your baby’s personality and they tend to be used daily so it’s never enough…

Parents are conscious about protecting their baby’s skin in the summer, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to cover the child up in a hot uncomfortable jumper and trousers. With sun block applied you can dress your baby in a summer outfit; perhaps a dress for a girl or shorts and t-shirts off a baby boy. It’s important o be able to find the balanced between comfortable clothing and protective clothing, especially when the temperatures are extremely high. It’s also important to dress babies like babies and not like adults, and you don’t have to keep outfits completely…

School clothing becomes a real issue for parents, and it can actually take up a great deal of time maintaining school uniforms, and making sure you child has a fresh set for the next day. There are going to be the odd few days when a child returns home with messy clothing, perhaps stains and marks or the occasional hole. Maintaining a school uniform requires skill, and a fair bit of your time. Always use the washer settings that the label outlines, and if you haven’t learned how to iron as a parent then now’s the time, because it’s nice…

There’s one day every year when you’re child deserves to be the centre of attention, well two when you count Christmas. Birthday parties are important for children, and these days they are often recorded with cameras and camcorders, so it’s important to dress them appropriately. Fancy dress parties are easy enough, but for a typical birthday, it can be ideal for your child to wear a nice new outfit, and one that makes them stand out as the centre of attention, for the right reasons. It’s ideal to dress you child in an outfit that can’t be deemed embarrassing in…

Fashion is a big part of many people lives, and more and more people look to buy designer brands and ‘fashionable’ clothing for their children, but when they’re in their early years or perhaps even babies is it really necessary? Some people say that parent tend to dress children like themselves. For example, if a mother of three loves converse trainers, then there’s a good chance she’s going to buy them for her children too, but perhaps that child would be more comfortable in a cheaper pair of shoes, or happier with their Spiderman outfit on. Fashion can be a…

Looking for second hand clothing can be a great way of reducing the costs of clothing your child. Typically speaking, any clothes which you buy for a young child will become obsolete within six months to a year, and that’s if you buy them slightly larger than ideal. Second hand clothing is a wonderful alternative to buying new clothes, an expensive part of raising a child. Although there is a bit of a stigma attached to second hand clothing, the quality is, by and large, the same as new clothing. The only thing you can be sure about when buying…