Baby Jungle

I wanted to introduce the newest sponsors for a while now and today is just the perfect day. Let’s start with Marjorie Jane an online boutique founded by a mom of a little boy in 2009. The store has been such a success that it soon became too small and the site needed some “remodeling”. So now it offers an even wider range of bold colors and bold designs for kids aged between 0 and about 9 years. You can find many British labels as well as some really cool Scandinavian ones.

And there is one more very cool thing Marjorie decided to add – a special section called “Merry Go Round”, which consists of a small range of new or gently used items from where all the profits go Kid’s Company, an organisation working therapeutically with vulnerable children and young people.

Welcome on board Marjorie Jane, it’s so lovely to have you!

Ps. Sweet Marjorie wanted to treat you all a little bit so she decided to give you 15% off until the end of June. Code: BABY JUNGLE15
 

And here it is – the last but most definitely not the least! In fact, I think this one must be my favorite.

1. I swore to myself that with the next baby my very first purchase will be the swaddling blanket just because it can literally do magic! Tila was crying a lot (and I mean A LOT!) for the first three month but one thing that helped her calm down was wrapping her up tight in a thin blanket. My favorite swaddling blankets are from La Langerie but you should also check out the ones from aden+anais and MoochicBABY

2. Do invest in a good changing bag mummy – don’t think about it, you’ll be dragging around that “baby” for about 2 years at least! I love the Il Tutto bags and Tribe

3. There are too many cute blankets to only go for one and you need more anyway. The one on the picture is from Warm Pixie (lambs wool) but you should also see the ones from Klippans Yllefabrik, Ferm Living, gorgeous cashmere and fine wool mix from Garbo&Friends and these darling bobble blankets from Rocket and Bear – what’s your favorite?

4. I fell in love with this bonnet the first time I found it on Etsy but why only have one when there are so many more just as cute like this one from Misha and Puff

5. The carrier should be used from about 4 months on but Ergobaby also makes special infant inserts with which you can carry your baby from the start. You can’t go wrong with Ergobaby it’s definitely one of the best on the market!

6. I think these Pacifier clips are just genius! Once your baby is done with it you can use it as a memento on your wrist – yes when you take down the clip it converts into a bracelet! From Fashion Loves People

7. I love having both the carrier and a wrap and I have my eyes set on these French ones called Je Porte Mon Bebe – their color combinations are crazy! And just look at the daddy on the photo – he looks darn good with that baby in a wrap! I want one! Wrap I mean!

8. Most parents use sheepskin since it makes a great soft and warm thing for lying your baby down on but I think these are even a better alternative! Organic Noonies are made from 100% organic materials and just as fuzzy and cozy as the sheepskin. And they look super cute! Ps. There are also the “non-organic” Noonies at a little more affordable prices

9. Finally, your baby will need some clothes probably. And if there are the perfect clothes for the first few months of your baby’s life it’s this tubic cotton bodysuit with snaps and sleep suits both from Petit Bateau. Undoubtedly two of the most practical and quality pieces on the market!

A special thanks again to the girls from Babyccino Kids and the Peggy from Paul & Paula for helping me with the list!
 

Tila absolutely adores princess dresses and if she could (and if we lived in an imaginary world where money wasn’t an object) she’d already filled all our closets with them. But I found a budget friendly solution without compromising on cutness! These Princess Inspired Aprons are cute as they can possibly be and in that non-sparkly, tacky-free way! And each only costs about €17! We need the Rapunzel and Snow White ASAP!

You can order one from Vessel Handmade on Etsy

Ps. I know some of you are wondering – yes, they make them in adult sizes too!
 

I think I must have stumbled upon one of the cutest kids’ clothing boutique. PRSPR (pronounced prosper) is based in US and has a small but the freshest range I’ve seen in a while. Think popping colors, unique designs and never seen before combinations. Absolutely gorgeous! My cart is already bursting at the seams (it’s the one that has them apparently) I just need for the Papa Bear to look away for a few moments…

And if I might add – I was positive the prices are going to be cruel to my heart but they are so not! I think their price range can be compared to Zara’s but I bet the quality is far much better.

International shipping costs $25 which is about €20
 

I found Mabo via Twitter I think (I should keep track of these information) and it was an instant love. Their clothing line is absolutely amazing. I love the muted colors and simple prints yet their designs are cute and playful. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
The clothes are designed and manufactured in US in small volume and you can get them from their own web boutique. They ship to Europe from $16 which is about €12
 

I’m not the biggest fan of jewelry for kids and quite honestly Tila doesn’t even like having it on for more than like 3 whole minutes but when it looks as innocent and sweet as this I don’t really see a problem.

Louise Misha is a brand based in Paris established by two friends that found an inspiration for their line of clothes, jewelry and accessories for girls on one of their trips to India.

Some of the most adorable pieces of clothing can be found over at My Little Square and most of the jewelry at their own, Etsy boutique
 

Remember when I posted on Bel & Soph last month? I just couldn’t get the muslin bed quilts out of my mind and now I finally discovered their origin! They are from a French brand called Numéro 74 and I’m warning you – their whole range is even more exquisite than you could ever imagine! I am even more in love than before.

All their products are hand made from only best materials (mostly heavenly soft muslin) and the colors are just magical! It’s almost something fairytale-like about them… Can’t really explain, you have to see for yourself.

They have everything you need in order to make the perfect baby and junior bed and also some very gorgeous, completely tacky-free character play dresses and accessories to go with plus party necessities, decorations and even a range of carefully picked vintage items from kids’ furniture to toys.

I don’t know if it’s just me but I think their prices are actually surprisingly low. And also their shipping €8.91 within EU is something I could easily live with
 

I love this little boutique called ZIB Textiles from Latvia I found over on Etsy. It’s mainly about women’s leggings but there’s also a small but extremely cute range of kids’ leggings and sweatshirt.

All leggings are screen printed by hand and available in sizes from 1 and up to 10 years! Sweatshirts go from size 2 or 3.

Both leggings and sweatshirts cost about €24 each and shipping is a little less than €4.
 

I came across this Etsy boutique called NEEDLEhead Crafts last week and can’t get it out of my mind ever since. They have the most adorable range of leather moccasins I’ve seen. Each pair is completely handmade and lined with wool. I love the fact that both baby and children styles are soft soled but not to worry the kid’s range has a flexible rubber stitched to the bottom to ensure a good grip and durability. How amazing are they?

There’s also this darling dress I really love, isn’t it adorable? Perfect as a summer dress as well as spring tunic when matched with a long sleeve t-shirt and a pair of tights.

The talent behind it all, Megan Woods lives in Canada but do not fear – she is shipping her goods across the globe!

Ps. This time I don’t need to wish for it – they actually have adult models and sizes as well!
 

Don’t you just love these vibrant colors and funky prints? Now all we need here in Germany is for snow to melt away! God dammit this is not fun anymore! And we get like two sunny days of false hope then – wham! snowy morning again!
But editing a collage picture with summer items gives me some hope and strength! There will be summer, there will be summer…will it?

And some good news from our lovely sponsors:

Mini Mei decided to give you all 15% off on their new arrivals with code SPRING13. Shampoodle, Indikidual and Moi Kids are already in but you can also expect the darling Livly and Little Creative Factory these days!

Scanidinavian Minimall is turning 2 this month so they decided to treat you with 20% off on everything. Just use code happybirthday2 until the end of tomorrow

My Little Square is generously deducting €10 from every purchase over €80 with code LBS13

You also need to check out Noeuf’s and Hoboken Kids’ fabulous new range!
 

Oh these kinds of things make me squeal on the inside – the last part is a lie according to my boyfriend. When we have another baby (nope, still nothing to announce yet!) I want these instead of so many baby clothes that I could easily have triplets and not worry about another piece for at least a year. And you don’t have to worry about getting me to many pairs! There’s never too many shoes in my world!

This is story is a little different than the others. Usually they start with a mommy or mommy and daddy team etc. but not this one. Janaina is one very talented individual that draws inspirations from Brazil where she was born. But her true love, the muse for all of her creations is her now 7-years old niece Chloe. Ever since she was born she felt the desire to teach her everything she knows and to create the most incredible handmade pieces for her and at the same time carry on some of the traditions in her family.

Today they are a team. While Chloe is sewing her own little bag at the same time on the other side of the worktable some of the most incredible things are coming to live under Janaina’s hands. And they help each other with tips on designs and colors. This must be one of the sweetest teams I’ve ever heard of.

Each piece is completely handcrafted in limited quantities and with the finest of materials. And if the most darling baby booties aren’t enough there’s also a whole range of unique alphabet stuffed animals and a few more baby accessories.

Olilo is based in the US but also offers international shipping which evolves somewhere between $35 and $40 (about €27 – €31) depending on your location
 

Here they are again – the new spring multicolored Converse sneaks! I love them not only because they are one of the cutest sneakers around but also because they are super convenient for kids since they can easily put them on by themselves thanks to Velcro strap fastening.

£25.95 (about €30) plus shipping £2.95 for UK (or free if you spend over £60) and about €8 for the rest of the EU at Hoboken Kids

Ps. Judging by my previous experience these will go fast, in-a-matter-of-days fast so if you’re thinking about it don’t take too much time. And I did a little research and I think Hoboken Kids have the best deal

Pss. If you never bought toddler Converse do check the size in a store on some other model before ordering just because their sizes run really big – we had to go two or even three sizes down!
 

Socks are something I love to see being extra cute on those extra cute little feet of Tila’s. I’ve bought a few pairs of Happy Socks for the Papa Bear and me in the past but didn’t realize they had them for kids as well until I came across them in a store in Barcelona. But no worries, they have an online store and they ship all over the globe. If you order four pairs or more the shipping is on them and if you order less (which is really unlikely, trust me) shipping for EU countries is €3 and for other parts it’s $4 which is not a big deal as well.

Kid’s socks only come in two pairs and they cost €10 except for the knee high’s which are sold separately and cost €8. They also come in sizes from as little as EUR 15 and all the way up to 34!
But I’m warning you – they are addictive! They are not only unbelievably cute but also incredible soft and they actually stay that way! Crème de la crème of socks indeed!

Ps. If you like these, you’ll hate me for telling you the grown up’s department is even “worse”! They have a huge range of them and you’ll want every single pair! They also have the low ones and some seriously cute tights! Please don’t tell me I didn’t warn you!
 

Tila was so happy when these Pippi Longstocking – like leggings came for her in the mail a few days ago. Polkadot What has one of the coolest concepts I’ve seen – you can actually choose the final design yourself by picking the desired shape or color for each leg. Just imagine how much fun the process of designing their own piece of clothing is for the little girls!

The part mamas will like the most is the quality of the material (thick cotton mixed with spandex) and the fact how well they are made. Truly best pair we owned!

They come in sizes from 2 to 10 and you can choose between ankle and capri length and different shapes or colored stripes. We have the stripes now we have to have the shapes as well!

Zani, the founder of Polkadot What is very kindly offering 10% discount on stripes with code PDW-BJUNGLE-10 and 15% on capris by using code PDW-BJUNGLE-15
 

How lovely is this week’s selection? I just love the lovely spring colors, the diversity of designs and how everything can easily be matched together. All I miss is some sun! How is the weather where you live? It’s still around zero degrees Celsius here in southern Germany.

Everything above is available from Noeuf, Scandinavian Minimal, Mini Mei, Hoboken Kids, and My Little Square.