Little Binks is a new online clothing store for kids…with a difference. All the clothing is handmade, using vintage fabrics and recycled materials.

Eco friendly and unique….we like!

Little Binks is owned by Francis Binks who creates all the products in Cornwall. She says she started her handmade childrens clothing business from a love of vintage style, recycling and children’s clothes.

As well as being one-off’s (perfect for your fashion savvy little one), we love the fact that each item was once something else, be it a pair of jeans, t shirt or even a pair of curtains.

We love it for the ‘magic’ your kids will appreciate, as well as the obvious eco benefits.

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Gorgeous mum of four Heidi Klum has managed to design a clothing range for kids in the midst of being a supermodel and getting divorced – hectic!

Truly Scrumptious was launched in September of last year and is exclusive to Toys R Us & Babies R Us.

Heidi’s own kids serve as inspiration for the clothes she creates, and her six-year-old son Johan has even drawn up some designs for the collection – which can be identified with a special hangtag.

The Truly Scrumptious baby range is really fun and fantastical – brightly coloured with attractive pictures and designs. Think fur, frills, monsters, munchkins, tassels and tulle – super SUPER cool in other words.

LOVE the Star Hitop Sneakers for girls, the Tiger Print Graphic Tee for toddlers and pretty much anything with a monster on it

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Conforming to fashion, Morrisons has finally ventured into the realm of supermarket clothing with the launch of a new childrenswear range called Nutmeg (super cute!). The range has rolled out in 100 stores and is set to expand into 150 stores by autumn.

According to “Retail Week”, Morrisons identified that three million of its 11 million shoppers who visit its stores each week turn to rivals such as Tesco and George at Asda for clothes. So it pretty much makes sense to sell some clothes and keep some customers.

As a mum of two young girls, my only ever worry with supermarket clothing ranges is that there is so much competition between the stores that quality comes at the expense of the ‘best price’.

Morrisons is marketing the range on the premise that “it’s all in the details”.

The kiddy clothes feature: easy-slide poppers, toddler socks with non-slip soles, itch-proof necks, stretchy waistbands, jackets with chunky zips that are easy for little fingers to pull up, and soft fabrics for jackets, tops and tees.

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Choosing shoes for little feet can be a dilemma, especially considering modern thinking which says that wearing shoes at too young an age can hamper a child’s walking and cerebral development.

Tracy Byrne, a podiatrist specialising in podopeadiatrics is of the aforementioned opinion and in a report by Guardian.co.uk says that even when children are walking, barefoot is best. She says:

“The feedback they get from the ground means there is less need to look down, which is what puts them off balance and causes them to fall down. Walking barefoot develops the muscles and ligaments of the foot, increases the strength of the foot’s arch, improves proprioception (our awareness of where we are in relation to the space around us) and contributes to good posture.”

Okay, so barefoot is optimal but children also need shoes; pavements, parks…the general outside world.  Toddlers don’t have the savvy to look out for dodgy objects on the ground and shoes are pretty much essential when out and about in the world.

In my experience, the best shoes for babies learning to walk are soft baby leather shoes. The soft leather allows feet to grow and flex with ease, yet gives the light support needed for security and comfort.

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Babies spend so much of their time grovelling on the floor that they may as well help you clean it, right!? A new baby mop has gone on sale and it’s seriously hilarious.

The Mop Romper is a babygrow that comes with specially designed mop heads – attached. The babygrow part is 100% cotton, and the mop is made from ultra-absorbent materials and is engineered to clean and shine your floor.  The idea is that your baby cleans while he crawls.

Betterpants.com, which is selling the Mop Romper, lists five reasons (not to be taken too seriously) why you and your baby need one:

1. Teach your baby a strong work ethic early on in their life.

2. Your baby will learn not to drop and waste food.

3. Baby will get a nice workout, burn off energy, and do muscle toning. And sleep better too!

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