Outfitting Kids

Babies in Sheep's Clothing

2009-12-15T23:45:00.003Z

Babies in Sheep's Clothing sell baby and children's wear sourced from ethically produced lambskin. Hats, boots, booties and mittens, ponchos made from Merino Wool and jackets are all available.

Etsy

2009-06-13T00:31:00.003+01:00

I spent some time browsing Etsy the other day and was struck by the availability of baby bonnets on the site. Bonnets aren't very fashionable at the moment, there are a lot of babies around and I've never seen one wearing a fetching bonnet on his or her head. This might be because they're so difficult to come across or it might be that people don't want to engage with the fussy extra action of tying the strings to keep the item on the baby's head. Anyway here are two- one from ittybittycouture and another from urbanbabybonnet. Together they strike me as a broad example of what's available.

Kicky Pants

2009-06-08T23:17:00.003+01:00

Here's a US site that specialises in baby and toddler clothes made from bamboo. They supply a range of basics and seasonal pieces. They also sell some maternity wear. Shipping seems to be to North America but other sites like Oliebollen.com will ship clothes internationally.

Puddlefoot

2009-06-03T20:21:00.003+01:00

If you're looking for a T-shirt for a toddler and you want something a little bit different that you wouldn't necessarily find on the High Street then there's always Puddlefoot. I think this is particularly good for boys as so many of the clothes that can be found for them are quite similar. Puddlefoot T-shirts are made in the US from organic cotton which is also grown there.

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Frugi

2009-06-02T12:10:00.003+01:00

Frugi is a British childrenswear company that makes clothes from organic cotton. They are based in Helston, Cornwall and also have a small range of nursing tops for breastfeeding women. They also offer discounts to customers so it's wise to follow them online if you're interested in their products.

bush baby

2009-04-15T16:20:00.002+01:00

bush baby have been producing children's outdoor clothing (and a few other products) for 15 years. If you're looking for waterproofs, a fleece or a very cosy hat then this is a good company to check out!

Happy Green Bee

2009-04-12T23:25:00.003+01:00

Happy Green Bee is an American organic clothing company focusing on children's cotton garments. It was founded by Roxanne Quimby who was also a co-founder of Burt's Bees (along with her partner Burt). The patterns on Happy Green Bee clothes mimic a bee's stripes.

I wonder if I will ever find a childrenswear company that actually seems to favour boy's clothes and manages to make them interesting?

Catimini

2009-04-11T23:19:00.005+01:00

Sticking with an international theme for now, here is a French children's clothing brand called Catimini. Their garments are available for children from the time they're newborn babies until they're 14 year's old.

Nordic Kids

2009-04-10T22:29:00.002+01:00

Nordic Kids is a British website that sells Scandinavian children's brands including Katvig and Ida T. The clothes available on this site are brightly coloured, they feature motifs that aren't absurdly gender specific but they're not impractical either.

Eternal Creation

2009-04-07T15:23:00.005+01:00

Eternal Creation operates out of a design and production workshop in the Indian Himalayas and employs more than 70 staff members from the local area. It was founded by Frances Carrington who was sent to the region to train Tibetan refugees to make clothes and the garments the company produces are vibrant, bright and interesting.

Kate Quinn Organics

2009-04-06T18:24:00.003+01:00

There is something pleasantly utilitarian about the style of Kate Quinn Organics. The combination of pale, eye catching colours and A-lines really appeal and I love how uncomplicated the designs are.

vivi mimo

2009-04-03T05:11:00.003+01:00

Fairtrade handmade clothes for children aged between 3 months and 7 years are available from vivi mimo. This is all the more evident from the restricted range of sizes of each individual garment and the expense of them but if you are prepared to spend or simply want to look at some lovely pieces of clothing you should take a look at the website.

I have noticed that I would regard the cut of quite a lot of the clothes that are being featured as quite feminine. I need to think further about whether that is something that is self-evident to anyone from the same region as me or if I am applying that value to these clothes.

Noolibird

2009-04-01T16:57:00.003+01:00

If you're looking for unusual, beautiful children's pyjamas check out Noolibird, a family-run business that focuses on children's bedrooms. You can request fabric swatches if you want to buy something larger from them!

Teenybean

2009-03-31T00:22:00.002+01:00

Teenybean sell baby suits, the lines that are displayed on the front page of the website currently are made of velvet or feature animal prints. They place strong emphasis on the aesthetic of the clothes which are suitable for babies from birth.

The Mouse Works

2009-03-31T00:16:00.003+01:00

If you're looking for an off the wall Polartec fleece hat for your offspring (or yourself) look no further than The Mouse Works.

Clothkits

2009-03-29T17:44:00.002+01:00

Clothkits is a British company that was founded in the late 1960s. It's been sold twice, most recently to an artist who allowed it to revert to its original purpose, to produce cloth patterns that people can cut out and sew into garments. A lot of the patterns are for children aged between 1 and 9, the age range varies depending on the individual piece.

Seven Smooches

2009-03-27T17:30:00.000Z

Repurposed children's clothing made by two women who have seven kids between them, Seven Smooches is an American company that recycles old material into children's garments.