Dressing Your Baby In Superior Style

It seems impossible to open a newspaper or magazine these days without being extolled to reduce my carbon footprint. However, when I was recently looking for baby clothes online, reducing my carbon footprint was, I am sorry to say, the last thing on my mind. My priority was finding stylish, comfortable and affordable clothing for my one year old. Imagine my surprise, therefore, when I discovered I could have all that and a carbon free conscience as well!

The traditional blue and pink has taken a back seat to vibrant colours, trendy designs and, above all, the right fabrics. These need to be soft for babies’ delicate skins; sturdy enough to sustain the pummelling from washing machines and tumble driers; and eco-friendly enough to keep carbon footprints as tiny as possible.

Some of the most exciting design ideas I have encountered on the internet are from Babysoy. This company has used a textile created from soybean waste products, making it totally organic and eco-friendly. You might expect this product to be coarse and uncomfortable but you could not be more wrong! The fabric is as gentle and smooth as silk on the skin but has the coolness, absorbency and breathability of cotton in summer and the fleecy warmth of wool in winter.

Babysoy’s up to the minute range of baby clothes is a delight to see. Their cute little short-sleeved rompers will give style and adorable cuddliness to any little boy (or girl), while the vibrantly-coloured bubble rompers combine comfort and glamour in an eye-catching new design. The slip-on trousers are another practical necessity in any baby boy’s wardrobe.

Another exciting new fair trade clothing brand for babies is Aravore. Their baby and toddler clothes are made from a blend of merino wool and organic cotton which produces a sumptuously soft textile. The dreamy pastel colours and designs will make any little girl look angelic - quite appropriate really, as Aravore means ‘piece of heaven’. My favourites are the South American hand-made boho dresses and the dreamy, organic party dresses for 1-2 year olds, both of which styles come in two stunning colours.

But back to the boys! Bamboo Baby is a brand that really understands what little boys like and need. This is another eco-friendly range and, as the name suggests, the textiles used are created from highly sustainable bamboo. With denim jeans, soft rugby tops and sporty cardigans, little boys can romp around to their hearts’ content in ultra comfort and up to the minute style.

Babies spend a good deal of time sleeping and it is important for them to feel comfortable in bed. Mini Vanilla is a company I found online that specialises in sleepwear. They have striking designs to delight both boys and girls created in super soft cotton. We all know how good breathable cotton is for keeping cool in summer and cosy and warm in winter.

Online retailers have certainly opened up the market in baby clothing and accessories and to cater for the growing demand, they are forever expanding their range of new and exciting ideas. Competition is fierce, which is good news for new mums and dads as this keeps prices attractively low. It also means that our babies can look trendy; feel 100% comfortable and happy; and start making their own little contribution to the world they will one day inherit.

By: Joyce Mack

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