Well, can you believe it? Summer is almost over and It is fall shoe time again .
Little Fox Fashions is gearing up for BACK TO SCHOOL and offering 20% off all items on our site, as well as doing a Pre-Order for L'Amour brand shoes. L'Amour carries may great styles for school uniforms as well as many other dressy and casual shoes. L'Amour shoes tend to run a size small.
You can check out the pre-order at this link:
http://littlefoxfashions.com/catalog.php?category=90
Use coupon code BLOG20 at checkout (make sure your hit recalculate) for 20% off your entire purchase. Coupon will be good through next Wednesday, August 4th. Pre-Order Shoes should start shipping out mid August.
We have lots of new back to school styles just in and many more arriving daily so please keep checking in as we will continue to add new things over the next few weeks. Visit us on the web at www.littlefoxfashions.com
As always, please email us with any questions at littlefoxfashion@aol.com. We are happy to help in any way we can.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tips on How To Wear A Pettiskirt
If you are a style-savvy mom, you have probably already heard about the pettiskirt craze. A pettiskirt is basically a very full, frilly skirt, usually made of layers of chiffon or another light material that can achieve the desired light, frothy appearance. Inspired by petticoats of the past, underskirts that made women's dresses stand out, a pettiskirt is actually designed to be worn without anything on top of it.
The typical pettiskirt is made of chiffon or an equally light fabric, with yards of fabric pleated and stitched into dozens of frothy ruffles. These skirts are very full, so you should not be able to see through them, despite them being made of chiffon and other equally light fabrics. It is common for pettiskirts to be made with elasticized waists, so that they will fit a range of waist sizes.
Pettiskirts are typically thought of as clothing for little girls, such as infants, toddlers, and kindergarten girls. But in fact, pettiskirts have become so popular that even preteens and adults are wearing them. They are often found in many botique clothing stores.
Because a pettiskirt is such a new and different look, many mothers are unsure of how to pull it off on their children. Here are a few suggestions for how to put together an appropriate outfit for your daughter... or even yourself!
Pair it with a tank top. Because pettiskirts are so frilly and frothy, they look great contrasted with a slimming tank top. You will also want to provide a contrast to the colors in the pettiskirt: for instance, a black tank top looks great with bold colors, such as a hot pink or a blue pettiskirt. This type of outfit looks especially good on skinny, straight-bodied young girls.
Don a T-shirt. Yes, these skirts can easily be dressed up or down. For the cool teen, a T-shirt paired with a pettiskirt might be just the thing. This is also a perfect outfit for the girl who is slightly tomboyish but isn't yet ready to give up pretty things altogether.
Wear leggings underneath. Again, contrast is king. With leggings, you can show off the fullness of the pettiskirt by flaunting the slimness of your or your daughter's legs. A slightly contrasting color and pattern will set off the look nicely.
Add a jacket. Nothing looks quite so cute with a pettiskirt as a jean jacket casually donned over a tank top. A cropped jacket adds to the cool factor considerably. Complete the outfit with leggings and boots, and you've got yourself one chic little girl!
Pull on a sweater. A sweater also makes for a great look when paired with a pettiskirt, especially with a nice pair of leggings to keep your or your little one's legs warm. Because these skirts are as girly as they are trendy, a sweater makes the outfit look totally sweet.
If you browse pictures of pettiskirts on the Internet, you'll see that all of these outfit ideas make for very different looks. Perhaps the best thing about pettiskirts, after their delightful frilliness that is, is that they are such versatile additions to any wardrobe. With a tank top, leggings, and a cropped jean jacket they recall the 1980s, but with a modern twist; with a sweater and a ponytail they are more classic, like the poodle skirts from the 1950s and 1960s.
No matter what you pair a pettiskirt with, it is sure to be a source of delight for you as well as your daughter. By investing in a couple of pettiskirts and letting your imagination run wild, you will create outfits you never dreamed would look so good.
About the Author
Kaila West is a writer on a number of topics including clothing and accessories. Wear a pettiskirt the right way, and visit EverythingButThePrincess.com for more info!
The typical pettiskirt is made of chiffon or an equally light fabric, with yards of fabric pleated and stitched into dozens of frothy ruffles. These skirts are very full, so you should not be able to see through them, despite them being made of chiffon and other equally light fabrics. It is common for pettiskirts to be made with elasticized waists, so that they will fit a range of waist sizes.
Pettiskirts are typically thought of as clothing for little girls, such as infants, toddlers, and kindergarten girls. But in fact, pettiskirts have become so popular that even preteens and adults are wearing them. They are often found in many botique clothing stores.
Because a pettiskirt is such a new and different look, many mothers are unsure of how to pull it off on their children. Here are a few suggestions for how to put together an appropriate outfit for your daughter... or even yourself!
Pair it with a tank top. Because pettiskirts are so frilly and frothy, they look great contrasted with a slimming tank top. You will also want to provide a contrast to the colors in the pettiskirt: for instance, a black tank top looks great with bold colors, such as a hot pink or a blue pettiskirt. This type of outfit looks especially good on skinny, straight-bodied young girls.
Don a T-shirt. Yes, these skirts can easily be dressed up or down. For the cool teen, a T-shirt paired with a pettiskirt might be just the thing. This is also a perfect outfit for the girl who is slightly tomboyish but isn't yet ready to give up pretty things altogether.
Wear leggings underneath. Again, contrast is king. With leggings, you can show off the fullness of the pettiskirt by flaunting the slimness of your or your daughter's legs. A slightly contrasting color and pattern will set off the look nicely.
Add a jacket. Nothing looks quite so cute with a pettiskirt as a jean jacket casually donned over a tank top. A cropped jacket adds to the cool factor considerably. Complete the outfit with leggings and boots, and you've got yourself one chic little girl!
Pull on a sweater. A sweater also makes for a great look when paired with a pettiskirt, especially with a nice pair of leggings to keep your or your little one's legs warm. Because these skirts are as girly as they are trendy, a sweater makes the outfit look totally sweet.
If you browse pictures of pettiskirts on the Internet, you'll see that all of these outfit ideas make for very different looks. Perhaps the best thing about pettiskirts, after their delightful frilliness that is, is that they are such versatile additions to any wardrobe. With a tank top, leggings, and a cropped jean jacket they recall the 1980s, but with a modern twist; with a sweater and a ponytail they are more classic, like the poodle skirts from the 1950s and 1960s.
No matter what you pair a pettiskirt with, it is sure to be a source of delight for you as well as your daughter. By investing in a couple of pettiskirts and letting your imagination run wild, you will create outfits you never dreamed would look so good.
About the Author
Kaila West is a writer on a number of topics including clothing and accessories. Wear a pettiskirt the right way, and visit EverythingButThePrincess.com for more info!
Pettiskirts, Pettiskirts, Pettiskirts
It used to be the case that little girls wanted to dress like their mothers, or at least like their big sisters. Nowadays the tables seem to have turned. Junior fashion favorites like the pettiskirt are being taken over by the almost grownups. Young, teen actresses have been so taken with the pettiskirt that they have been seen wearing the garment to Hollywood premieres and other red carpet events. The craze became even more apparent when Hannah Montana and her band wore the pettiskirt on their latest musical tour. The pretty, designer pettiskirt is very wearable and will stand up to the often vigorous lifestyles of young teens.
The pettiskirt is a versatile item of clothing, and little princesses as well as bigger girls wear the garment in many different ways. You've got no need to worry that you'll look the same as everyone else when you wear the pettiskirt, because of its versatility. The pettiskirt comes in a range of wonderful colors and a good range of sizes as well. Designer pettiskirts come in lots of fun prints, some with glitter and sequins and some with lace. Satin ribbon waistbands mean that the pettiskirt is extremely comfortable for your little princess to wear; there is nothing that will rub or chafe sensitive skin.
Pettiskirts can be worn with a summer top of the same material to give the appearance of a dress. If your princess wants to look funky, then a jean jacket and sneakers can completely change her look. Some girls like to wear their pettiskirt over leggings in a variety of shades and textures and then finish the look off with a pretty shrug. You can get cheaper versions of the pettiskirt, but these are not made to the same standard as the original, designer pettiskirt and will not stand up to the same amount of wearing as the designer model. Most cheaper versions do not contain as much chiffon as the pettiskirt and this limits the amount of fluff and bounce that they have, which is one of the biggest attractions of the garment in the first place.
Like Mim Pi clothing, try to think of the pettiskirt as an investment rather than an expense. Your princess will wear it and wear it, because she can achieve so many different looks and still appear either funky or stylish. You need to make sure that you get the right size pettiskirt for your little girl rather than a size that she will grow into. The design is such that unless the garment fits properly, it will not hang nor fluff out in the way that it is meant to do. You shouldn't need to get the next size because the right sizes of this pettiskirt are more than generous and should give your child months of fun-filled, comfortable wear.
When the pettiskirt is not in use, it does much better if it hung up. If you don't have space to hang up your garment then it can easily be condensed so that it fits into something smaller. If, however, you do have the space, then it is better to hang up the pettiskirt so that the ruffles will stay in place. Caring for the pettiskirt couldn't be easier. Either hand wash the garment or use the delicate cycle on your machine and then hang it out on the line to dry, as this helps the garment stay in better shape.
The pettiskirt is a versatile item of clothing, and little princesses as well as bigger girls wear the garment in many different ways. You've got no need to worry that you'll look the same as everyone else when you wear the pettiskirt, because of its versatility. The pettiskirt comes in a range of wonderful colors and a good range of sizes as well. Designer pettiskirts come in lots of fun prints, some with glitter and sequins and some with lace. Satin ribbon waistbands mean that the pettiskirt is extremely comfortable for your little princess to wear; there is nothing that will rub or chafe sensitive skin.
Pettiskirts can be worn with a summer top of the same material to give the appearance of a dress. If your princess wants to look funky, then a jean jacket and sneakers can completely change her look. Some girls like to wear their pettiskirt over leggings in a variety of shades and textures and then finish the look off with a pretty shrug. You can get cheaper versions of the pettiskirt, but these are not made to the same standard as the original, designer pettiskirt and will not stand up to the same amount of wearing as the designer model. Most cheaper versions do not contain as much chiffon as the pettiskirt and this limits the amount of fluff and bounce that they have, which is one of the biggest attractions of the garment in the first place.
Like Mim Pi clothing, try to think of the pettiskirt as an investment rather than an expense. Your princess will wear it and wear it, because she can achieve so many different looks and still appear either funky or stylish. You need to make sure that you get the right size pettiskirt for your little girl rather than a size that she will grow into. The design is such that unless the garment fits properly, it will not hang nor fluff out in the way that it is meant to do. You shouldn't need to get the next size because the right sizes of this pettiskirt are more than generous and should give your child months of fun-filled, comfortable wear.
When the pettiskirt is not in use, it does much better if it hung up. If you don't have space to hang up your garment then it can easily be condensed so that it fits into something smaller. If, however, you do have the space, then it is better to hang up the pettiskirt so that the ruffles will stay in place. Caring for the pettiskirt couldn't be easier. Either hand wash the garment or use the delicate cycle on your machine and then hang it out on the line to dry, as this helps the garment stay in better shape.
About the Author
Kaila West is a writer on a variety of topics, including fashion. The pettiskirt provides all the funk and style your little girl could ever want. For more info, check out EverythingButThePrincess.com.Tips on Buying the Right Clothes For Your Kids
Parents take great pleasure in dressing their children in beautiful clothing. Gone are the days when girls were dressed in pink or white dresses and boys in blue or navy pants and tops. While these tones remain popular it's now possible to experiment with a range of colors and outfits so your child can have a unique style that matches their personality. Girly girls love swishy pettiskirts and pretty party dresses while 'tomboys' love jeans or skirts and leggings. Animal prints are popular with both girls and boys as they often remind them of the characters that frequent their story books.
However, there is now such a plethora of choice that parents can sometimes become over-whelmed and end up selecting clothes that look gorgeous but aren't suitable for their child's needs. While it's tempting to buy your daughter several pretty party dresses, they are not very practical for climbing on playground equipment. And if all her friends are dressed in pants and tees your daughter may feel out of place and no enjoy her pretty dress as much as you'd hoped.
When you go shopping for kid's clothing make sure you have a properly planned budget and stick to it. Don't forget to include accessories such as socks, stockings, hats and shoes in your budget. Work out what you need, such as clothing to wear around home, at daycare, kinder or school as well as an outfit or outfits for special occasions. For girls leggings, above knee skirts or dresses - which can be teamed with leggings or stockings if needed - shorts, and pants allow the freedom of movement needed to play, climb and run with their friends. For boys, shorts or pants and overalls are always popular.
The key to putting together striking outfits without a high cost is to choose one good piece and team it with a more basic, low-cost item. For example, a beautiful floral summer skirt can be worn with a high-quality singlet, which usually costs under $10, which is able to double as a tank top. In winter, you could use a simple, plain colored skivvy.
With a bit of creativity you use also transform a plain top into something that will really stand out from the crowd. We've discovered it's very easy to find an iron on motif at a craft shop to match a lovely skirt or fancy shorts. For example, a purple sequined butterfly to match a purple floral skirt or a beach motif to match back with trendy board shorts. These motifs transform a simple singlet, tee shirt or skivvy into a unique top that teams perfectly with the skirt or pants. Alternatively, you can prefer to buy a beautiful or stylish top with a more basic denim skirt or pant.
By following this approach it can be quite easy to stay within budget for day-to-day clothing. You may even find you come under budget, which enable you to spend more on special occasion's outfits. For everyday kid's clothing cotton is best. Organic cotton clothing is becoming increasingly popular as parents seek to reduce their children's exposure to chemicals. Organic cotton is grown, spun and dyed without the use of chemicals, which is not only safer for children but better for the environment and the farmers who grow the cotton. For special occasions, man-made fibers such as taffeta or chiffon are often used to provide the dazzle required. Just make sure the outfit is comfortable - a large, stiff bow around the neck may look superb but it's likely to irritate your little girl.
With a plethora of kid's clothing stores available online, making the right choice has never been easier. There is a wide range of children's clothes available. All you need to do is to place the orders, make the online payment and your child's lovely new clothes will be on their way to you.
However, there is now such a plethora of choice that parents can sometimes become over-whelmed and end up selecting clothes that look gorgeous but aren't suitable for their child's needs. While it's tempting to buy your daughter several pretty party dresses, they are not very practical for climbing on playground equipment. And if all her friends are dressed in pants and tees your daughter may feel out of place and no enjoy her pretty dress as much as you'd hoped.
When you go shopping for kid's clothing make sure you have a properly planned budget and stick to it. Don't forget to include accessories such as socks, stockings, hats and shoes in your budget. Work out what you need, such as clothing to wear around home, at daycare, kinder or school as well as an outfit or outfits for special occasions. For girls leggings, above knee skirts or dresses - which can be teamed with leggings or stockings if needed - shorts, and pants allow the freedom of movement needed to play, climb and run with their friends. For boys, shorts or pants and overalls are always popular.
The key to putting together striking outfits without a high cost is to choose one good piece and team it with a more basic, low-cost item. For example, a beautiful floral summer skirt can be worn with a high-quality singlet, which usually costs under $10, which is able to double as a tank top. In winter, you could use a simple, plain colored skivvy.
With a bit of creativity you use also transform a plain top into something that will really stand out from the crowd. We've discovered it's very easy to find an iron on motif at a craft shop to match a lovely skirt or fancy shorts. For example, a purple sequined butterfly to match a purple floral skirt or a beach motif to match back with trendy board shorts. These motifs transform a simple singlet, tee shirt or skivvy into a unique top that teams perfectly with the skirt or pants. Alternatively, you can prefer to buy a beautiful or stylish top with a more basic denim skirt or pant.
By following this approach it can be quite easy to stay within budget for day-to-day clothing. You may even find you come under budget, which enable you to spend more on special occasion's outfits. For everyday kid's clothing cotton is best. Organic cotton clothing is becoming increasingly popular as parents seek to reduce their children's exposure to chemicals. Organic cotton is grown, spun and dyed without the use of chemicals, which is not only safer for children but better for the environment and the farmers who grow the cotton. For special occasions, man-made fibers such as taffeta or chiffon are often used to provide the dazzle required. Just make sure the outfit is comfortable - a large, stiff bow around the neck may look superb but it's likely to irritate your little girl.
With a plethora of kid's clothing stores available online, making the right choice has never been easier. There is a wide range of children's clothes available. All you need to do is to place the orders, make the online payment and your child's lovely new clothes will be on their way to you.
About the Author
Rebecca Jones is a fashion designer who likes bringing out innovative designs in fabrics. She takes interest in designing, kids clothing, children's clothing and baby clothing and designer baby clothes.The Benefits of Cotton For Your Baby
If you have a baby at your home, you must be thinking of getting the finest and purest form of cloths to pamper your baby with the best available organic baby products. You can find modern organic cotton products as per latest trend. Organic baby range comes for every age group, sex and in different fascinating shades to lure people. Hence, you can get a wide range in casuals, night suits and after bath clothing of a baby. This is the accurate way to keep your child healthy by choosing best organic products at affordable rates. Such organic cotton clothes are free from poisonous compounds as many times a baby chews clothes. Therefore, this habit of your baby can cause devastating internal heath issues and dangerous skin diseases.
Organic cotton products are available in the form of organic baby bedding, baby blanket, baby suits, pants and hats. You can buy as per your budget to add appeal to your baby's appearance. Organic cotton clothes are very important as baby products are necessary for your baby's health and skin. Therefore, if your baby wears organic clothes he/she will remain in safe state.
Traditional people always prefer to shop for organic cotton clothes for baby and this is the reason that their kids remain far away from dangerous diseases. Hence, organic products are also advised by doctors and preferred by millions of people for their babies.
Many people think that organic cotton clothes will come only in sober range so it is wastage of money. But if you explore organic market, you would find excellent designs with absolute amazing prints, embroidery and mix & match shades and of course come in every price range. Organic Baby Products are the only affordable, safer and easily obtainable solution to keep your loving child out of danger zone of harmful substances mixed in semi synthetic clothes. You can purchase organic baby bedding which you can use during the entire day. What's more, you can find baby daily collection made of cotton fiber. If you are not a cotton consumer then you can commit to using organic cotton clothes further on.
Organic cotton products are available in the form of organic baby bedding, baby blanket, baby suits, pants and hats. You can buy as per your budget to add appeal to your baby's appearance. Organic cotton clothes are very important as baby products are necessary for your baby's health and skin. Therefore, if your baby wears organic clothes he/she will remain in safe state.
Traditional people always prefer to shop for organic cotton clothes for baby and this is the reason that their kids remain far away from dangerous diseases. Hence, organic products are also advised by doctors and preferred by millions of people for their babies.
Many people think that organic cotton clothes will come only in sober range so it is wastage of money. But if you explore organic market, you would find excellent designs with absolute amazing prints, embroidery and mix & match shades and of course come in every price range. Organic Baby Products are the only affordable, safer and easily obtainable solution to keep your loving child out of danger zone of harmful substances mixed in semi synthetic clothes. You can purchase organic baby bedding which you can use during the entire day. What's more, you can find baby daily collection made of cotton fiber. If you are not a cotton consumer then you can commit to using organic cotton clothes further on.
About the Author
Looking for organic products ? Organicclothing4u.com is a trusted store that offers organic baby bedding and Organic baby products.Parenting To Create Love, Trust, And Amazing Children!
As parents, sometimes we have the feeling that to be a "good parent" we must control and even manipulate our children's behavior. This can backfire, especially when you are dealing with very young children whose "job" it is to explore and investigate their surroundings. A two year old has no concept of making a mess, why what they are doing is making a mess or what is wrong with it. Their inherent drive to experiment, touch, and learn is strong, and when a parent punishes a child for this natural drive, confusion and anger is the result. You might be thinking "Well I can't just allow my child to run amuck!" Of course not, but a little child needs to be re-directed not punished for their natural drive to explore. If a parent just reacts without evaluating the behavior, the first gut reaction may be to punish and thwart the undesired behavior because that is the programing from their childhood, but there are other alternatives.
1.Take a deep breath and try no to react too quickly to anything a child does. If you just react and don't take a moment to evaluate the situation you may miss the underlying cause of the undesired behavior. Finding the underlying cause is very important because once you understand what is behind the behavior you may be able to stop it before it even starts.
2.Remember that your job as a parent is to provide your child with the information they need so they don't make mistakes that are not socially acceptable, and learn through experience, not threats and punishments. Children are intelligent beings who shouldn't be punished into compliance, but need to be taught the rules of family life and expected to comply.
3.An example of evaluating an upsetting incident with a little child would be a one year old who gleefully pours milk on the floor. If you punish a little baby for such an activity by shouting, slapping the baby's hand or getting upset you will only end up upsetting and scaring your child. Punishments such as this are ineffectual because a one year old baby does not have the ability to understand gravity or why pouring milk on the floor is bad. Most of the time babies, toddlers and children are only responding to their natural human instinct to explore and define their world. They are not being "bad."
So what happens when a young child, who is exploring the world, has their natural curiosity punished? They begin to feel that the world is unsafe and as a consequence become less confident and more fearful. When a child is punished but does not understand why, there is a loss of connection and trust with their parent. Fear and stress interferes with a child's ability to think and learn in a healthy manner.
So what can you do?
Clearly understand that by stopping to evaluate a situation, you are not "spoiling" your child. You are teaching them that they are respected and you are solidifying the parent/child bond by giving them the gift of trying to understand what is driving the behavior.
A child's desire to explore is not done with ill intent towards a parent, but when met with scolding, threats, yelling or even spankings, it tears away at a child's feelings of safety and trust in the parent. Your child always wants your love and approval and the currency of love and approval is attention. This is why you sometimes see a child behave badly to get attention. Your negative attention is better than no attention at all. So give your children the attention they need and crave, and when teaching a child how we behave follow a few simple steps.
1.Step back and evaluate the misbehavior.
2.React appropriately for a child's age.
3.Abandon the idea of punishments and instead teach, redirect, and praise. A child will always respond to your approval and love.
Happy parenting!
1.Take a deep breath and try no to react too quickly to anything a child does. If you just react and don't take a moment to evaluate the situation you may miss the underlying cause of the undesired behavior. Finding the underlying cause is very important because once you understand what is behind the behavior you may be able to stop it before it even starts.
2.Remember that your job as a parent is to provide your child with the information they need so they don't make mistakes that are not socially acceptable, and learn through experience, not threats and punishments. Children are intelligent beings who shouldn't be punished into compliance, but need to be taught the rules of family life and expected to comply.
3.An example of evaluating an upsetting incident with a little child would be a one year old who gleefully pours milk on the floor. If you punish a little baby for such an activity by shouting, slapping the baby's hand or getting upset you will only end up upsetting and scaring your child. Punishments such as this are ineffectual because a one year old baby does not have the ability to understand gravity or why pouring milk on the floor is bad. Most of the time babies, toddlers and children are only responding to their natural human instinct to explore and define their world. They are not being "bad."
So what happens when a young child, who is exploring the world, has their natural curiosity punished? They begin to feel that the world is unsafe and as a consequence become less confident and more fearful. When a child is punished but does not understand why, there is a loss of connection and trust with their parent. Fear and stress interferes with a child's ability to think and learn in a healthy manner.
So what can you do?
Clearly understand that by stopping to evaluate a situation, you are not "spoiling" your child. You are teaching them that they are respected and you are solidifying the parent/child bond by giving them the gift of trying to understand what is driving the behavior.
A child's desire to explore is not done with ill intent towards a parent, but when met with scolding, threats, yelling or even spankings, it tears away at a child's feelings of safety and trust in the parent. Your child always wants your love and approval and the currency of love and approval is attention. This is why you sometimes see a child behave badly to get attention. Your negative attention is better than no attention at all. So give your children the attention they need and crave, and when teaching a child how we behave follow a few simple steps.
1.Step back and evaluate the misbehavior.
2.React appropriately for a child's age.
3.Abandon the idea of punishments and instead teach, redirect, and praise. A child will always respond to your approval and love.
Happy parenting!
About the Author
Kristin Alexander is a mother, writer, web designer and marketer. Reach Her at: Kristin@ireviewebooks.com Visit: http://www.teachingchildrenrespect.net for parenting book reviews, parenting ideas and opinions, AND get your FREE E-booklet, The Best Smoothie Recipe Ever For Hungry, Cranky Kids"Stuff That Babies Love!
34...35...36 weeks... Well, that's the total number of weeks my baby is in me before he decides to pop out earlier. Welcome to this world, my little darling baby. Once the gynaecologist told me of your existence, mommy has been looking out for good baby stuff especially for you. There is so much stuff you need, where and how should I commence?
Prepare a list of baby stuff! Then I can monitor and keep track of the baby stuff easily. For first time moms like me, a list can help me stay organised as everything is new and there is a zillion tons of baby stuff to get ready. I am happy that I can collate this baby stuff list after asking for my good friend's help. Hopefully this list of baby stuff will be valuable for moms-to-be.
Checklist of Baby Stuff to Buy [ For first-time moms ]
Stuff for Baby's Room
Baby Cot
Mattress (3" or 4")
Blanket
Bumper
Pillow/bolster case
Bedding set (2-3 sets)
Mattress protector
Cupboard/Chest of Drawers
Changing table (optional)
Musical mobiles (optional)
Head support (optional)
Baby's Clothing
Mittens/Booties
Face towels ( Extra soft )
Pilchers (pants worn over nappies)
Bibs (3-5 pieces)
Long pants (4-6 pieces)
Rompers (4-6 pieces)
Short sleeve shirt (4-6 pieces)
Shorts (4-6 pieces)
Baby cap (2-3 pieces)
Handkerchiefs (8-10 pieces)
Socks
Bodysuits
Long sleeve shirts
Sleeveless shirts
Receiving blanket
Nappy liners
Flannel cloth/diapers cloth (to swaddle baby)
Stuff for Baby's Bath
Large Bath towel
Baby wipes
Bath tub
Anti-slip mat
Baby changing mat
Baby soap/bath gel
Baby shampoo
Baby oil
Anti-nappy rash cream (Desitin Creamy)
Cotton buds
Cotton balls (sterile ones for cleaning baby's eyes)
Cotton balls (normal ones for wiping baby's bums)
Bath thermometer (optional)
Bath sponge (optional, small cotton handkerchief would suffice)
Stuff for the Care of Baby's Umbilical Cord Stump
Sterile cotton swabs
Sterile swab applicators
Cord spirit
Sterile container for cord spirit
Laundry Stuff
Basket for baby laundry
Buckets with lids
Baby clothes detergent/softener
Multi-Clothes hanger for drying mittens/booties/handkerchiefs
Stuff for Feeding Baby
Milk bottles (Buy BPA-Free bottles only. This is to prevent chemical leakage which can get into your baby's body.)
Bottle teats
Bottle scrub brush
Milk containers
Warmer cum carrier bag
Bags/milk bottles to store expressed breastmilk
Large pan/pot (for sterilising)
Tongs (to handle hot bottles)
Electric Steam Steriliser
Electrical Hot Flask (auto boil) for quick access to boiling water for making formula milk (optional)
Miscellaneous Baby Stuff
Safety pins
Nail clippers
Thermometer (to use when baby is unwell)
Thermometer (Check room temperature)
Zip lock bags for checkups and outings
Sterile thermoplastic tray with swabs & swab sticks
Polythene bag for soiled diapers
Dish/ container (to wash baby's face)
Woodward's Gripe Water
Pacifiers (optional)
Baby Accessories
Stroller
Baby carrier/ Baby sling
Car seat
Playpen
Rubber protectors for bedroom doors
Highchair
Walker
Bouncer
Stair/door gates (If you want to separate your baby & pets)
Baby Toys & Play Stuff
Baby gym
Rattle
Mirror
Stuff for Mommy Care
Maternity Dress/top/bottom
Pyjamas with front opening for breastfeeding
Breast pump
Anti Stretch mark creams
Nursing bras
Maternity bras
Nipple cream for crack nipples
Nursing pads
Disposable panties
Cotton panties (larger size when reach later stage of pregnancy)
Maternity sanitary pads
Panty liners
Bedroom slippers
Painkillers (with doctor's prescription only)
Stuff for Mommy Nursing Needs
Nursing Bibs
Steam Sterilization Set with tong
Cooler Bag
Breast pump
Oh my!...the list of baby stuff is so lengthy, please feel free to inform me if I have missed out on any essential stuff. As there is a large number of baby stuff to buy, I think it is good to start shopping during the second trimester, maybe around the fifth month of pregnancy. This is so called the honeymoon period of the pregnancy journey. Thus, if you are in your second trimester, it is time to put on your shopping shoes to get those really good bargains for those baby stuff you've intended to buy.
Cost savings will be very effective by waiting for annual sales and baby fairs. You can get good discounts when buying big ticket baby stuff like stroller, breast pump, steam sterilizer, car seat and a good baby latex mattress which provides good ventilation and doesn't leave compressed marks when your baby gets heavier.
Even smaller baby items can amount to quite a considerable sum too. That is why it is advisable to plan your purchase of all those baby stuff carefully. Due to wear and tear, baby bottles and teats have to be changed every three to six months. The expenses of buying disposable nappies can be high especially during the early few months of a baby. A breastfed baby can have up to 7-8 soiled nappies in a day. That would means changing up to two hundred nappies in a month! You can consider using re-usable nappies to save money and protect the environment simultaneously.
In addition, there is another baby stuff which I avoid using is the disposable baby wipes. In this way, my baby's skin will not be exposed to unnecessary chemicals from the baby wipes. I choose to use the most natural way to wash my baby's soiled bums. All I need is a bottle ( shaped like a sprinkler ) filled with water. I will spray water on my baby's buttocks (placed the soiled diapers underneath to absorb the water) to wash off the stools. Then, I will use a few cotton balls or tissue paper to wipe my baby's bums dry. However, I will still use the baby wipes when I'm outside and cannot have access to any clean water.
I consider the best way to clean my baby's soft and delicate skin is to use as little chemical agents as possible. Our baby skin has a protective layer, using excessive amount of chemicals will erode this vital protective layer. By adopting this chemical-free approach, I will try to use all those good baby stuff which will bring benefits to my baby in the long run. I'm sure you will do that too as all mothers will only want the best for their precious baby.
Prepare a list of baby stuff! Then I can monitor and keep track of the baby stuff easily. For first time moms like me, a list can help me stay organised as everything is new and there is a zillion tons of baby stuff to get ready. I am happy that I can collate this baby stuff list after asking for my good friend's help. Hopefully this list of baby stuff will be valuable for moms-to-be.
Checklist of Baby Stuff to Buy [ For first-time moms ]
Stuff for Baby's Room
Baby Cot
Mattress (3" or 4")
Blanket
Bumper
Pillow/bolster case
Bedding set (2-3 sets)
Mattress protector
Cupboard/Chest of Drawers
Changing table (optional)
Musical mobiles (optional)
Head support (optional)
Baby's Clothing
Mittens/Booties
Face towels ( Extra soft )
Pilchers (pants worn over nappies)
Bibs (3-5 pieces)
Long pants (4-6 pieces)
Rompers (4-6 pieces)
Short sleeve shirt (4-6 pieces)
Shorts (4-6 pieces)
Baby cap (2-3 pieces)
Handkerchiefs (8-10 pieces)
Socks
Bodysuits
Long sleeve shirts
Sleeveless shirts
Receiving blanket
Nappy liners
Flannel cloth/diapers cloth (to swaddle baby)
Stuff for Baby's Bath
Large Bath towel
Baby wipes
Bath tub
Anti-slip mat
Baby changing mat
Baby soap/bath gel
Baby shampoo
Baby oil
Anti-nappy rash cream (Desitin Creamy)
Cotton buds
Cotton balls (sterile ones for cleaning baby's eyes)
Cotton balls (normal ones for wiping baby's bums)
Bath thermometer (optional)
Bath sponge (optional, small cotton handkerchief would suffice)
Stuff for the Care of Baby's Umbilical Cord Stump
Sterile cotton swabs
Sterile swab applicators
Cord spirit
Sterile container for cord spirit
Laundry Stuff
Basket for baby laundry
Buckets with lids
Baby clothes detergent/softener
Multi-Clothes hanger for drying mittens/booties/handkerchiefs
Stuff for Feeding Baby
Milk bottles (Buy BPA-Free bottles only. This is to prevent chemical leakage which can get into your baby's body.)
Bottle teats
Bottle scrub brush
Milk containers
Warmer cum carrier bag
Bags/milk bottles to store expressed breastmilk
Large pan/pot (for sterilising)
Tongs (to handle hot bottles)
Electric Steam Steriliser
Electrical Hot Flask (auto boil) for quick access to boiling water for making formula milk (optional)
Miscellaneous Baby Stuff
Safety pins
Nail clippers
Thermometer (to use when baby is unwell)
Thermometer (Check room temperature)
Zip lock bags for checkups and outings
Sterile thermoplastic tray with swabs & swab sticks
Polythene bag for soiled diapers
Dish/ container (to wash baby's face)
Woodward's Gripe Water
Pacifiers (optional)
Baby Accessories
Stroller
Baby carrier/ Baby sling
Car seat
Playpen
Rubber protectors for bedroom doors
Highchair
Walker
Bouncer
Stair/door gates (If you want to separate your baby & pets)
Baby Toys & Play Stuff
Baby gym
Rattle
Mirror
Stuff for Mommy Care
Maternity Dress/top/bottom
Pyjamas with front opening for breastfeeding
Breast pump
Anti Stretch mark creams
Nursing bras
Maternity bras
Nipple cream for crack nipples
Nursing pads
Disposable panties
Cotton panties (larger size when reach later stage of pregnancy)
Maternity sanitary pads
Panty liners
Bedroom slippers
Painkillers (with doctor's prescription only)
Stuff for Mommy Nursing Needs
Nursing Bibs
Steam Sterilization Set with tong
Cooler Bag
Breast pump
Oh my!...the list of baby stuff is so lengthy, please feel free to inform me if I have missed out on any essential stuff. As there is a large number of baby stuff to buy, I think it is good to start shopping during the second trimester, maybe around the fifth month of pregnancy. This is so called the honeymoon period of the pregnancy journey. Thus, if you are in your second trimester, it is time to put on your shopping shoes to get those really good bargains for those baby stuff you've intended to buy.
Cost savings will be very effective by waiting for annual sales and baby fairs. You can get good discounts when buying big ticket baby stuff like stroller, breast pump, steam sterilizer, car seat and a good baby latex mattress which provides good ventilation and doesn't leave compressed marks when your baby gets heavier.
Even smaller baby items can amount to quite a considerable sum too. That is why it is advisable to plan your purchase of all those baby stuff carefully. Due to wear and tear, baby bottles and teats have to be changed every three to six months. The expenses of buying disposable nappies can be high especially during the early few months of a baby. A breastfed baby can have up to 7-8 soiled nappies in a day. That would means changing up to two hundred nappies in a month! You can consider using re-usable nappies to save money and protect the environment simultaneously.
In addition, there is another baby stuff which I avoid using is the disposable baby wipes. In this way, my baby's skin will not be exposed to unnecessary chemicals from the baby wipes. I choose to use the most natural way to wash my baby's soiled bums. All I need is a bottle ( shaped like a sprinkler ) filled with water. I will spray water on my baby's buttocks (placed the soiled diapers underneath to absorb the water) to wash off the stools. Then, I will use a few cotton balls or tissue paper to wipe my baby's bums dry. However, I will still use the baby wipes when I'm outside and cannot have access to any clean water.
I consider the best way to clean my baby's soft and delicate skin is to use as little chemical agents as possible. Our baby skin has a protective layer, using excessive amount of chemicals will erode this vital protective layer. By adopting this chemical-free approach, I will try to use all those good baby stuff which will bring benefits to my baby in the long run. I'm sure you will do that too as all mothers will only want the best for their precious baby.
About the Author
I am everything I am because of both of you. Thank you my two babies, I am grateful to be able to share all the good in the world with you. Erin CruzSaturday, July 3, 2010
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