Baby Clothes with a Conscience - Cudaboo Review

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I’m a big fan of organic baby clothes. I know they’re often ten times more expensive than high street alternatives but they wash incredibly well, are far longer-lasting, and are undeniably soft by comparison. Dexter has several organic rompers, vests and tees and you can visibly see the difference in quality. In fact, I’ve kept hold of all the organic clothes he’s outgrown and plan on making a patchwork quilt from them when I’ve collected enough.

There are other advantages too - they are kinder to delicate skin and are far better for the environment as the materials used are sustainable. Cudaboo take this one stage further and give back a proportion of their profits back to charitable partners that dedicate themselves to ensuring a happy future for Pandas, Lions and Primates. Panda International, Lion ALERT, and UK charity Wild Futures, all work to hard to promote the welfare of endangered animals worldwide.

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To further align themselves with the cause, all of Cudaboo’s clothing and blankets feature cute cartoon versions of the animals they support. There’s Choco the Monkey, Tian the Panda and Max the Lion, and each are really quite adorable.

We’ve reviewed a long sleeved romper and bib from Cudaboo and are pleased to report they are every bit as soft as we expected. Our romper features Max the Lion who looks incredibly similar to baby Simba from The Lion King - the character is a transfer and not embroided but he’s already withstood a few high temperature washes in the washing machine and has stayed put. The poppers are great quality (which is ideal for my little Houdini - he’s taken to stripping off his nappy in bed at the moment… Sigh) and the seams are tough and comfortable for little explorers.

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I will point out that the sizing is a little strange. I was provided with a 6-9 month romper which I was originally a little unsure what to do with. Dexter is a very small 23 month old and still in many 12-18 month outfits - but this romper still fits him comfortably so it’ll be awhile before Mini Madam gets to use it. Obviously you get a considerable amount of stretch and wear out of a romper - they should be loose-fitting to ensure your child can sleep and play comfortably - but I was shocked Cudaboo came up so big. This isn’t a problem, it’s just worth knowing before you go ahead and place an order.

The colour is really gorgeous. I’d describe it as mint green although the website states it is turquoise. This is totally gender neutral and looks adorable against Dexter’s blond hair. The rompers (as with all Cudaboos clothing range) are also available in pink and grey HOWEVER you don’t choose your character as this is predetermined by the size you choose. This might be seen by some as a little restrictive but it’s all to do with Cudaboo’s eco credentials as it keeps stock purposefully low. All the characters are equally cute in any case. At £28 some mums might balk at the price but remember you’re paying for quality and the profits go to a great cause.

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The little bib is incredibly well made. Again, it’s incredibly soft, a generous fit, and well-made. It does up with poppers which is my preferred method of securing them - it’s tougher for little people to rip off yet isn’t a choking hazard. At £8, it’s on the expensive side but I must admit it’s one of my favourites in his drawer - alongside his supremely soft Funky Giraffe Bibs.

If you’d like to know more about Cudaboo - you can check out their website or say hello on Twitter and FB! There are short sleeve bodysuits and seriously scrummy blankets that are well worth a look too icon smile Baby Clothes with a Conscience   Cudaboo Review

 

 


Bamboo Clothing? Yep! Our Review of Little Buttons Boutique!

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As a parent blogger (essentially a mummy with too much time on her hands!) you get to hear about all the latest baby products before anyone else. Okay organic clothing is nothing new, but I must admit bamboo clothing passed me by completely until now. When offered the opportunity to try out a little something for Dexie from the ever-fabulous Little Buttons Boutique, I couldn’t resist.

So just what is it? Bamboo fabric is organic, sustainable, eco-friendly and amazingly soft! It’s naturally thermo-regulating, keeping the body warm when it’s cool outside, and cool in the summer sun. It’s perfect for kids clothes as it’s breathable, absorbent and hypoallergenic so is extra gentle on children’s sensitive skin. Bamboo wool is thankfully also machine washable on the wool cycle if when your little rascal decides to tip porridge on it.

I trialled this beautiful Bamboo Baby Boys Cardigan and can testify just how amazingly soft this is. Dexter is wearing a size 1-2 years which is lovely and loose on his bare skin. You can definitely feel the quality of it when you give him a cuddle. My little model simply loved posing in it despite it being a sweltering summers day so it’s perfect for summer evenings. I’m sure you’ll agree he looks absolutely delicious in it.

Little Buttons Boutique is owned by the über friendly and approachable Wendy Murray (sadly no relation!). She set up the business just a few month ago to provide high quality, beautifully made clothes for children aged 0-2. Organic cotton and bamboo are important to her as her son had quite bad eczema when he was little. In her experience, gentle breathable non-chemical fabrics helped relieve her sons condition.

She wanted to put together a collection that would offer our customers something a little bit different to what is available on the high street, and she’s definitely succeeded! Every item is very traditional, from cotton rompers in cute ditzy prints, to boys staples in classic stripes, anchors and stars. My kind of shop.

Even better, unbelievably Little Buttons Boutique are currently clearing their Spring / Summer stock to make way for the Autumn / Winter collection! You know what this means… Sale!!!! I know! It seems unbelievable that stores UK wide are thinking about rain coats and snowsuits in this weather. Not only is Dexter’s cardigan now at just £12.50, there are lots more bargains to be had. Here’s my pick of the sales on offer.

Clockwise: Lucy and Sam Ice Lolly Print Romper (was £20 now £16), Bamboo Baby Boys Shorts (was £29.99 now £14.99), Little Green Radicals Serene Seahorse Skirt (was £24 now £12), Bamboo Baby Grey Star Knit Bamboo Bodysuit (was £25 now £19.99), Little Green Radicals Nautical Frill Dress (was £18 now £14), Bamboo Baby Dress and Knickers (was £30 now £15), Lucy and Sam Anchor Sleepsuit (was £20 now £16), Bamboo Baby Star Print Shirt (was £19.99 now £9.99)

As Little Buttons Boutique have big plans in the upcoming weeks to expand into leather baby shoes, organic skin care, new baby gifts and nursery toys, there’ll soon be even more reasons to visit the website and treat your little one. So do hurry over and take a look around!

Shop – www.littlebuttonsboutique.co.uk

Twitter – www.twitter.com/LittleButtonsUK

Facebook – www.facebook.com/LittleButtonsBoutique

 

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