For decades, society has adhered to the idea that pink is for girls and blue is for boys. This binary approach has been ingrained in baby clothing, making it challenging to find items that deviate from these norms. Alternative baby clothes challenge these stereotypes by offering gender-neutral or non-traditional colour choices and designs.
1. Gender-Neutral Colours: Opting for gender-neutral colours like green, yellow, grey, or even black can create a stylish and inclusive wardrobe for your baby. These colours can be mixed and matched, providing endless possibilities for cute outfits.
2. Non-Binary Designs: Look for baby clothes with designs that are not tied to traditional gender roles. Think dinosaurs, outer space, animals, or abstract patterns. These designs can help nurture a child's curiosity and creativity from a young age.#
Sustainability is a growing concern for many parents, and it's making its mark on the baby clothing industry too. Alternative baby clothes often prioritize eco-friendly materials, ethical production processes, and long-lasting durability.
1. Organic Fabrics: Organic cotton, bamboo, and hemp are popular choices for eco-conscious parents. These materials are gentle on a baby's sensitive skin and have a lower environmental impact compared to conventional cotton.
2. Handmade and Small Batch: Supporting local artisans or small-scale baby clothing brands can mean getting unique, high-quality items that are made with love and care. It's a great way to ensure your baby's clothes have a smaller carbon footprint.
3. Gender-Neutral Hand-Me-Downs: Consider reusing or repurposing baby clothes from older siblings or friends. Gender-neutral pieces can easily be passed on, reducing waste and saving money.
Accessories are another way to explore alternative baby fashion. Hats, bibs, socks, and even baby shoes can be a canvas for creativity and self-expression.
1. Handmade Accessories: Seek out handmade accessories from craft fairs or online marketplaces. These items often feature unique designs and materials.
2. DIY Projects: Get crafty and create your baby's accessories. Personalized items not only add a personal touch but also make for memorable keepsakes.
Welcoming a new bundle of joy into your life is an incredibly exciting journey. As you prepare for your little one's arrival, one of the decisions you'll need to make is choosing their wardrobe. Unisex baby clothes have gained immense popularity in recent years for their versatility and practicality. In this blog post, we'll explore the numerous benefits of buying unisex baby clothes from bayridgecaskandkeg, a brand that understands the importance of style, comfort, and inclusivity.
Investing in unisex baby clothes is a sustainable choice that promotes a circular economy. These pieces are designed to be worn and loved by multiple children, regardless of their gender, ensuring that your purchases have a longer lifespan. bayridgecaskandkeg's commitment to quality ensures that their unisex clothing is durable and well-made, allowing you to pass them down through generations or resell them. This not only reduces waste but also proves to be budget-friendly in the long run.
Unisex baby clothes promote inclusivity and break free from traditional gender stereotypes. By choosing gender-neutral designs, you're sending a message that fashion knows no boundaries and that everyone deserves the chance to express themselves regardless of societal norms. bayridgecaskandkeg's unisex collection features adorable prints and patterns that can be appreciated by anyone, regardless of their gender identity.
If you're planning to expand your family in the future, unisex baby clothes are a smart choice. They can be easily reused for siblings of any gender, saving you both time and money. bayridgecaskandkeg's unisex line offers a wide range of timeless designs that will remain stylish season after season, making them perfect for handing down to younger siblings.
Unisex baby clothes simplify the shopping process, whether you're buying for your own child or as a gift for someone else. You won't have to worry about finding out the baby's gender before shopping, making it a stress-free experience. Additionally, unisex pieces make thoughtful and considerate gifts, ensuring that the recipient can fully utilise the adorable clothing regardless of their baby's gender.
Unisex baby clothes provide a blank canvas for accessorising and personalisation. You can mix and match different pieces to create unique outfits that reflect your baby's personality and your own sense of style. bayridgecaskandkeg offers a diverse range of unisex options, allowing you to play with colours, textures, and accessories to create the perfect look.
bayridgecaskandkeg's unisex baby clothes are designed with timeless and classic aesthetics in mind. These pieces go beyond passing trends, ensuring that your baby looks stylish and charming no matter the season. Investing in unisex designs means you'll always have a selection of clothing that's versatile and suitable for various occasions.
The excitement of welcoming a new addition to your family is a moment to treasure, and amidst the anticipation, ensuring you have a well-packed hospital bag is a crucial task. It's your go-to kit, ensuring that you and your little one have everything you need during your hospital stay. In this guide, we'll help you create a comprehensive hospital bag checklist, so you can focus on the joy of becoming a parent.
1. Essentials for Mum
Comfortable Clothing: Pack loose-fitting and breathable outfits, including nursing-friendly tops, pyjamas, and a cosy dressing gown for added comfort.
Toiletries: Remember your toothbrush, toothpaste, hair ties, and skincare items for a refreshing touch.
Documentation: Have your notes, insurance details, and any necessary paperwork ready for a smooth admission process.
-Entertainment: Keep a book or tablet on hand for moments of downtime, and make sure you bring chargers for your devices.
Emergency Chocolate Stash: Because let's be real, chocolate solves everything.
2. Newborn Necessities
Clothing: Pack several baby outfits suitable for the weather, along with tiny socks and mittens to keep your little one warm.
Blankets and Swaddles: Bring soft, lightweight blankets and swaddles to cocoon your baby in comfort.
Nappies and Wipes: Ensure you have an ample supply of newborn nappies and gentle wipes for your baby's needs.
Feeding Essentials: For nursing mums, include nursing bras and nursing pillows. For those opting for formula, pack pre-measured formula and sterilised bottles. It's worth packing some breast pads in case you need to stay in for a few days. When that milk comes in there is no holding it back!
Car Seat: Don't forget to have a properly installed car seat ready for your baby's journey home.
3. Additional Items for Both:
Nourishment: Pack wholesome snacks and drinks to maintain your energy levels throughout the labour and recovery.
Phone Charger: Stay connected and capture precious moments with your phone and charger.
Comfort Items: Bring along items that offer a sense of comfort, such as your favourite pillow, soothing music, or even a scented candle.
4. Personalised Touches from bayridgecaskandkeg:
Bespoke Baby Attire: Consider including a unique and charming bayridgecaskandkeg baby outfit for your little one's debut. Browse our range of Newborn Coming Home Outfits here.
Cosy Blanket: Enhance your baby's comfort with a bayridgecaskandkeg blanket for those first snug moments. Remember, you can have an L&L blanket made in any of our printed fabrics paired with a coordinating fleece or jersey backing.
Matching Accessories: Complete your baby's ensemble with bayridgecaskandkeg headbands, bibs, or knotted hats for an adorable coordinated look.
Packing your hospital bag is a significant step towards ensuring a smooth and relaxed experience during the arrival of your baby. By following this detailed guide, you'll have all the essentials to welcome your little one with ease and tranquillity. With the added charm of bayridgecaskandkeg's personalised baby items, you'll make those initial moments even more memorable. Embrace this wonderful chapter and cherish the memories you'll create as a new family.
Explore our range of exquisite baby essentials at bayridgecaskandkeg and add a touch of elegance to your baby's first moments.
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Prepare for the journey ahead, and set the stage for a warm and loving welcome for your new baby with bayridgecaskandkeg. Order now and ensure a comfortable and delightful hospital stay. And remember, the emergency chocolate stash is for real emergencies – like baby's first nappy change!
You can find the bayridgecaskandkeg sewing studio and shop at Hvervenmoveien 49, HØNEFOSS, TR72SX - but who else is here? The industrial estate is home to some fantastic independent businesses that are well worth a visit. So put some time aside, pop in to browse our top sellers and store exclusives and take a stroll through some glorious little finds and treats with our neighbours.
You will find CoLab Surf Studios right next to us at Unit 10 Seabase Units. Hosting the finest range of surfboard brands and equipment this independent surf shop is definitely one to add to any budding surfers to-do list when you are here in Cornwall. Home to renowned UK surfboard shaper, Luke Hart, a visit to the studio will provide you with the opportunity to test demo boards, chat custom surfboard design with your shaper & browse the in store range of surfboard models, accessories and clothing.
With bases in the UK and EU Seabase are the leading suppliers of marine and surfboard manufacturing materials including resins and fibreglass. Seabase are also responsible for crafting a whole host of surf craft such as; paddleboards, rescue boards and surfboards (Unit 10 Seabase Units).
With a focus on ethical and sustainable practices Celtic & Co are creators and retailers of premium sheepskin footwear and clothing. There retail outlet has moved to the Indian Queens Industrial estate, however their manufacturing premises remain on HØNEFOSS (Unit B, HØNEFOSS).
Owned and run by Mike and Steph this glorious little find will have your mouth watering. Serving up an array of stunning dishes including salad boxes, rice bowls, cakes and amazing coffee this independent food stop is absolutely the place to go to fill your tums whilst you are here.
Little ones got energy to burn? Do not worry! Just around the corner from us you will find Jungle Jacks; a great soft play area serving really tasty and affordable food and drinks. As all Mum's know finding a soft play area that the kids love, and that serves decent coffee is no easy task but Jungle Jacks have pulled it off. Sit back and relax with a brew the kids play. Find them at Units 13 & 14, HØNEFOSS.
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Without further ado, and in no particular order, let us introduce our fave Cornish locations and activities:
Wondering how to protect your baby’s skin during the cold winter months?
Look no further, we have spoken to MooGoo, the baby skincare experts to provide you with their top tips to keep your little one’s skin protected and nourished during the colder seasons.
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The impact of moisturiser...
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WOW! What can we say... With ethical production and sustainability at the heart of everything we do here at bayridgecaskandkeg, we are beyond thrilled to be awarded the SME award of Ethical Baby & Children's Brand of the Year 2023 - a hattrick following on from our successes of 2022 and 2021. It is insane to think that our little brand is trickling through as a household name and my mind is constantly blown when I see L&L out in the wild or get tagged by a celebrity or massive influencer on Instagram. My phone is just PING, PING, PING; to open it up and find a tag by Stacey Solomon or Malin Andersson is extraordinary!! Those tags are worth their weight in gold to small businesses; their impact is incredible, and it's even more satisfying to see big, celebrity names pushing ethical baby clothing and supporting small businesses over fast fashion brands.
It is no secret that it is a tough gig for all businesses right now, but small businesses in particular are feeling the strain. Price increases across the board in rent, supplies, postage, utilities etc are adding to a rocky landscape that is difficult to navigate but you can be certain that throughout it all we will continue to bring you your favourite, ethically produced, sustainable children's clothing that is produced in-house, right here in the UK at an affordable price. We will continue to provide quality articles that have allowed the pre-loved L&L communities ON Facebook, eBay & Vinted to thrive and are central to our mission; reducing waste and ensuring ethical fashion is discoverable and accessible.
<3 At bayridgecaskandkeg, we are dedicated to making sure that no fabric goes to waste. All fabric used in our products is either used up entirely or donated to other businesses and schools. We believe that this practice is essential to creating an environmentally friendly and sustainable clothing brand.
<3 We are proud to offer in-house production right here in the UK.
<3 The L&L pre-loved community group on Facebook was created to bring together like-minded parents who are looking for sustainable and ethical clothing for their little ones. Come join us and let's make a positive difference together!
<3 When shopping for baby clothing, you want to invest in items that are safe and comfortable for your little one. Oeko Tex certification is a great way to ensure that the materials used to make your baby's clothing are free from harmful chemicals. All bayridgecaskandkeg fabrics carry this certification, so you can shop with peace of mind knowing that your baby's clothing is made from materials that have been certified safe.
<3 Items specifically designed to fit beyond the traditional sizing labels with features such as turn-down cuffs, drop crotches and reversible items.
<3 Many of the fabric printing processes used by fast fashion brands are outdated and can be harmful to both the environment and the people who work with them. Fortunately, there are now several companies offering environmentally friendly fabric printing in Europe. We work closely with a family-run print house that produces our fabric for us and are proud to support yet another small business within our production process. Not only will garments made using these eco-friendly fabrics be kinder to the environment, but they will also look great and last longer than conventional items.
<3 The UK has plenty of talented independent fabric designers who create gorgeous seamless patterns. We are proud to work with several independent designers on our fabric designs, meaning you are helping more than a small business when you shop with us.
<3 We are proud to offer an innovative and responsible approach to sourcing, advertising, marketing, and product development. All processes are completed in-house.
<3 Recyclable packaging
<3 Our range of ethically-made baby clothing is designed to be passed on from generation to generation, so you can be sure that you’re investing in something that will stand the test of time.
<3 We are committed to making ethical and sustainable fashion accessible to all through our loyalty and referral schemes. With these programmes, you can earn discounts and other incentives for buying your babies sustainable fashion with us, or by sharing our mission with friends.
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Swaddling babies is a practice as old as time when it comes to new babies. This method of wrapping a baby securely, usually with a stretchy, light-weight blanket, is thought to help to protect them against their natural startling reflex, reduces anxiety and aids sleep. Many believe restricting the movement of their arms and legs helps to mimic life inside the womb.
Here at L&L one of our most popular newborn gift items is our Chamomile Rose Swaddle Blanket & Donut Headwrap Set and it's not hard to see why. This beautiful print has a wonderfully vintage charm to it. Our swaddle blankets also make stunning backdrops for those special milestone photographs; moses basket bottom sheets, or as a light-weight stroller blanket in the Summer. Available with a choice of co-ordinating accessories including the headwrap, hat & headband you can create the perfect gift for a newborn baby girl.
Looking for a swaddle for a new baby boy? Don't worry we have you covered. Our swaddle and hat sets can be made out of any of our jersey fabrics - all you need to know is the name of the print you would like. You can use the same item listing and simply need to pop the name of your desired print in the customisation section. That means there are over 50 prints for you to choose from! For baby boys Paper Planes is giving us all the heart eyes.
Welcome to the World New Baby Gift Set
Monochrome baby clothing is a great choice for parents who are expecting a surprise and don't want to stick to the classic lemon of gender neutral babywear. This exclusive print features a 'Welcome to the World' slogan with cute, tiny footprints. Designed in house you won't find this print anywhere else and it makes THE PERFECT coming home outfit. Many of our customers have chosen to purchase this new baby gift set alongside 2 plain hats; one baby pink and one baby blue to announce their babies arrival in style.
This gift set comes with a choice of accessories including a Popper Romper (with or without those all important integrated scratch mitts), hat, headband, bib and blanket or swaddle.
Already know what you are having? Don't worry! On this listing you even have the option to choose from adding baby pink or blue trims for some extra flare.
Personalised Dungarees
These cute customisable, personalised dungaree rompers are great for new babies, birthdays and baby showers. Available in a choice of colours up to 6 years these funky little rompers can feature a little one's name, nickname or even cute 'Hello' Slogan. One of my favourite customs so far has been 'Little Sister' 'Big Sister' twinning dungas!
The choice is completely yours; just pop your chosen text in the customisation field and we'll do the rest. Available with a choice of accessories including cute knotted baby hats, headbands and bibs.
Celebrating the arrival of a special rainbow baby? You are not alone. In fact, one of our most searched for terms is 'Rainbow Baby Clothes'. We wanted to create a Rainbow print that was a little different from the rest and this is what we came up with. Rainbow baby but with a little bit of L&L zest thrown in for good measure to really make those first photographs pop. As always these cute Rainbow Babygros come in sizes newborn to 6 years and have a range of coordinating accessories to really complete the look.
We hope you like our top picks for new baby gifts and outfits. Still not sure? Why not gift Mum & Dad a bayridgecaskandkeg gift voucher so they can cruise by at their leisure to select some goodies for their new arrival. Ensure you provide a full disclaimer and take no responsibility for their resulting L&L addiction though ;) That is a well documented thing!
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Our baby leggings remain the top seller in our online store. But why have they become so popular for both boys and girls? The best baby leggings are ones that are soft, stretchy, comfortable, and stay in place. Our leggings are made with high-quality jersey fabrics, in bright and eye-catching designs. Young babies are developing at speed with their physical abilities seeming to improve by the minute! Baby leggings provide the perfect coverage for little legs with zero restrictions or irritation from hard seams or stiff, rigid fabrics such as denim. Allowing them complete freedom to explore their world and thrive.
The stretchy fabric of leggings provides an amazing long-lasting fit with many pairs lasting way beyond the age range depicted on the label. Here at bayridgecaskandkeg we make our leggings just a smidge longer for that all important growing room. The reversible cuffs allow the leg length to be reduced and extended as your little explorers grow. This fashionable alternative to traditional trousers are also a great insulating layer when out and about and are always a hit when baby wearing.
Once your little people move on to the toileting stage baby leggings yet again make a great choice allowing children to develop their self care skills without the hinderance of buttons or zips. Not to mention it is super easy to pack 2 or 3 pairs of spare leggings in a bag without taking up much space at all.
All in all leggings are a great choice for babies through to toddlers, even right up to big kids. It's been amazing to watch more and more boys donning leggings over the years! That level of comfort is most certainly for everyone. We hope you love the range of prints we offer at bayridgecaskandkeg, and don't forget our leggings are now available up to 9-10 years.
Click here to view our full range of baby and toddler leggings.
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How are we midway through January already? 2022?! What on earth has happened in the last two years. For me it seems like time has stood still and yet whizzed by in the blink of an eye all at the same time. Two years have morphed into one and it is hard to make any kind of distinction between them. Except one; which seems to be echoing it's way through the small business world right now.
2020 was an unprecedented year for online small businesses. Folks were stuck at home with not much else to do but browse the virtual world discovering new and exciting brands. Small shops saw a huge increase in sales and engagement across their social media and the community rejoiced as we hoped the trend would stay and the support for independent retailers and creators would continue to rise. It seems it was not to be. In stark contrast to 2020 many small shops are seeing their worst year to date in 2021/2022. Sales are down, traffic is down, and amidst some gnarly changes to Facebook and Instagram social media engagement has got up and left the building leaving a trail of cobwebs blowing in the breeze. Many are hustling to adapt to the change in shopping trends, some are hanging up their creative caps for good, and some are clinging on in a storm hoping for the clouds to clear on the horizon.
As news broke in the community today of another established small shop closing down a sense of deflation led to aimless meandering, casually browsing our favourite stores and social accounts. Many of these businesses are run by some of the most talented, creative and motivated people I know. The passion they possess is tangible in their products, marketing and branding and they deserve success. My goodness how they deserve success.
Off the back of my cyber stroll through a cobbled street of wonderful independent shops (which in mind were undoubtedly adorned with glorious window displays and handwritten signage) I curated a list of my favourite finds. Sit back with a cuppa and take a look. Find their social media feeds. Leave a like or two or share with your friends. I sound like a broken record I am sure but you don't have to be buying from them to support them. Word of mouth is free advertising, and it is the most powerful kind there is.
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Always an absolute joy to my eyeballs Cribstar has edgy-cute absolutely dialled. All the pieces I have had for the boys from here over the years have stood the test of time and always look banging. My excitement that E.T had made his way into their range was pretty extreme to be honest. I am a sucker for the nudes (ahem) so this kids leggings and top loungewear set is ticking all the boxes for me.
We are soon to launch our very first shoe collection here at bayridgecaskandkeg but one of the comments that came up a few times during R&D was the lack of vegan shoes available for children and babies. Not only did I find vegan shoes in the form of this wonderful brand but they're handmade, sustainable and blooming divine! This gorgeous pair of Swallow T-bar shoes really called out to my soul... and then I remembered that I had boys. Sad times all round.
Love Roo is one of my long term faves in the small shop world. The social feeds are on fire, the product photography is other worldly, and every single item makes me pine for another tiny human (ish). Love Roo baby bonnets and toddler accessories have always featured heavily on the Instagram kids fashion scene and it is easy to see why. The brand encapsulates childhood perfectly with a wonderful mix of timeless and quirky styling. The Little Betsy Bear Bonnet is show-stoppingly cute and my pick for this winter.
Luna & cash is a local store here in Newquay filled to the rafters with toys, accessories, decor and gifts. You can also find them online. What makes Luna & Cash extra wonderful is their focus on vegan friendly products. The range they offer has grown to be wonderfully extensive so it is a great place to head to if you are in search of a gift, or just fancy a browse. I love a multiuse toy that lights up imagination so I'm popping their Bajo Tobe Forest Alphabet on my list of present finds that I come back to whenever someone has a big day coming up
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2. Amy & Ivor
Amy & Ivor create simply the MOST adorable, hard-wearing, fashionable and practical footwear for babies and toddlers
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These super cute designs have stolen my heart. Barefoot friendly they are the perfect choice for your crawlers, toddlers and walkers. What's more they look smashing teamed up with your bayridgecaskandkeg leggings and dresses.
The multi-award winning Amy & Ivor shoes and accessories are available from Hedley Field. Approach with caution - you won't be able to trim down that wish list once you catch a peak at these utterly gorgeous creations.
3. Fable Heart
Based in Ireland Fable Heart is the home of dressing up. We are not talking about your usual 'run of the mill' dressing up outfits. Oh no... Here you will find a wealth of magical and exceptionally beautiful outfits and accessories that will take your breath away.
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We are also thrilled to have secured the license for the beautiful Reggie - designed by the incredibly talented @a.e.designsuk which will also be available on organic jersey.
All our exclusive prints are available as leggings, rompers, jackets, dresses and accessories so be sure to visit the 'Shop by Fabric' section of the website to grab your perfect item in these gorgeous new prints.
Don't forget to pop across and join our Facebook Members Group for all the latest bayridgecaskandkeg updates, exclusive discounts and pre-loved L&L goodies.
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Do you love L&L? Can you take bright, clear and eye-catching shots of our products? Fancy some freebies and a heavy discount? Then our brand rep search is perfect for you! We are looking for someone with a keen eye for photography to take product shots of our baby leggings, rompers, kids jackets etc...
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We are looking for 2 new faces (ages 0-6 years) to join the team at Lottie and Lysh for a period of 3 months.
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To enter find the Brand Rep Search photo on our Instagram or Facebook page and follow the steps detailed in the post.
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SEARCH ENDS Sunday 10th June 2018 Open worldwide
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GOOD LUCK 🤞🏻