Oh Baby London

Unique quirky baby and kids clothes - because Mama aint raisin' no fool

I remember walking down Brick Lane with the husband, back in our child-free twenties and coming across a really cool little kids clothing shop. There were rompers with guitars on and tiny t-shirts emblazoned with 'I Rock'.
"When we have kids," I told the husband, "We're buying their clothes from this place!"
That shop was Oh Baby London.

Rock and Roll playsuit

I never forgot that quirky, cool little shop in Brick Lane and although the shop has now closed, when I had my son (and then my daughter) I went straight to their website and I did indeed buy their clothes from Oh Baby London. And lots of them.

Smocked leopard print playsuit - on sale now at £15!

Oh Baby London's creator started the brand when she was pregnant with her first child and found the baby clothes in the shops "dull" and "pastel." She wanted to create "A range of clothing full of life affirming anarchy."

Tartan leggings - soooo comfy for playing in!

Oh Baby London support Fashion Revolution's campaign Who Made My Clothes? and believe in sustainable, responsible fashion. "We support the campaign to make a change in fashion and agree with Lucy Siegle who says "Fast fashion isn't free, someone somewhere is paying for it."

The clothes last for AGES (Baby Number Two has had more wear out of the clothes than Baby Number One), they wash well and are hard-wearing, perfect for active toddlers who like to climb and get messy. And importantly they are made with soft cotton which makes them comfortable to wear and play in.

'I'm With Mummy' cotton playsuit

Although some of the older styles that I dressed my kids in are no longer available, there are some great alternatives, like this 'I Love You' Playsuit:
https://www.ohbabylondon.com/i-love-you-playsuit.html
and this amazing 'Colic Youth' Babygrow: https://www.ohbabylondon.com/colic-youth-babygrow-n-w-a.html

Tartan Biker Jacket - we also have it in black (link below)

Biker Jacket in black: https://www.ohbabylondon.com/biker-jacket.html

Oh Baby London is one of my favourite brands for babies and children - go check them out!
(They have a wicked sale on at the moment too!)

Website - https://www.ohbabylondon.com/shop.html?p=2

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ohbabylondon/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ohbabylondon162/

Laura Dolly Cupcake xxx

Review - Cribstar: Skulls Harem Leggings

100% cotton leggings for (very cool) kids

As I mentioned in my last post, I'm trying to steer clear of the high street and buy clothes for myself and my kids from smaller independent businesses. 

I've always favoured unique clothing for my children, sourcing little rock t-shirts and fun and funky designs online. My three-year-old son has a wardrobe full of cool wee tops and t-shirts as there's such a huge variety. But I'd mainly stuck to teaming them with boring jeans - until now.

Like most toddlers, my little boy is very active - he's constantly climbing, jumping, running around... and watching him do these activities in his restrictive jeans made me think:  'Not. Very. Comfy.'  So I decided to find alternatives. 

Which led me to these:

Cribstar skulls harem leggings

They are 100% cotton harem leggings by London-based independent clothing and accessories brand Cribstar. 

Cribstar have been around since 2015, creating unique clothing and accessories for kids up to the age of six years old. 

They use bold, edgy, minimalistic designs - lots of wonderful monochrome pieces, perfect for mixing and matching. 

In their 'About Us' section, they state that their clothes are 'good quality and comfortable' so they ticked all the boxes for me and my boy and I ordered our first pair.

My little man is rocking his skull harem leggings! 

 

The dropped crotch and soft cotton makes them so comfortable. They have the perfect amount of stretch and are a great length on him (I contacted Cribstar via their Instagram, as my son is either an age 2-3 years or 3-4 years depending on the brand. Cribstar got back to me right away with measurements, great customer service).

He's already worn them numerous times - they are a favourite for nursery - they wash well and they don't need to be ironed! Yay!

I am so pleased that I found Cribstar and these leggings in particular and I will definitely be buying more. 

Check out their Easter range!!! Bunny leggings! I need them! I mean, my son needs them. Obviously...

Website: https://www.cribstar.co.uk/collections/harem-leggings/products/skulls-harem-leggings?variant=27799485062

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cribstar_official/?hl=en

Laura Dolly Cupcake xxx