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Spring Summer 2010
Mayoral D'Arcy Brown Weekend-a-la-mer
Padraig Cottage Slippers Hatley Rainwear & Nightwear
Coming soon: Sarah Louise - Dani - Steiff - Little Linens - Emile et Rose
New Reductions - selected styles from:
Turquaz Nightwear Hatley Rainwear Club Himalayan Knitwear
* PAST-SEASON SALE NOW ON - up to 70% OFF - limited stock *
Worried about shipping charges? Don't be! Our maximum charge for non-urgent UK orders <£50 is £3.95. For Special Delivery or UK orders >£50 the maximum charge is £6.95. If the package is light in weight, we will charge only at cost and this deduction will be made on shipment - payment is NOT processed online but in-store. UK orders over ?100 are sent post-free* by Special Delivery (*conditions apply).
Cotswold Kids offers quality, classic baby and children's fashion, from birth to 14 years, and special occasion wear from birth to 12 years.
There is something for everyone, with beautiful baby and children's clothing from classic English labels Sarah Louise, D'Arcy Brown and Little Linens.
New baby gifts include gift-boxed outfits by Emile et Rose, toys from Jellykitten and Jellycat, Merry Berries strawberry-shaped hats in 100% cotton, cupcake and strawberry bibs from Beauty and the Bib, and SockOns, to keep baby's socks on!
Dressing Up Costumes
Cotswold Kids is thrilled to offer a large range of dressing up outfits, from fairy dresses, princesses, mermaids and ball-gowns for girls, to knights, wizards and pirates for boys, several up to age 11.
There are some cute outfits for toddlers too, including an adorable bumble-bee and ladybird. And you'll find some great accessories to match: the must-have wands and party shoes, and some of the outfits, like the pirate, come complete with extras such as hat and cutlass!
Christmas and Hallowe'en are well covered, with some truly fantastic costumes for parties and Trick or Treat, much better quality that you would find on the High Street -costumes that will last and not fall apart The ball-gowns are so special that many brides choose them for maid-of-honour, bridesmaid or flower girl dresses, and the matching bags make a great gift.
Our dressing-up range is usually available by mail-order only, but we are happy to order any style for collection from our Witney-based store, if you prefer.
More birth and christening gift ideas
The new Enfant collection from Repeat Repeat brings christening mugs, bridesmaid mugs, egg cups, keepsake boxes, my first curl box, photo frames and piggy-bank money boxes, in English porcelain, in various designs, including Tweet and Precious. Coming soon to the website!
Plus limited availability on The Humphrey's Corner range of collectable ceramics by Gund - My First Birthday photo frame, Lottie Musical Snowglobe and Humphrey room plaque. Plus Baby Jack night-time miniature figurine.
More Fashion
We specialise in ranges that that cater for traditional tastes in baby and children's clothes, including Sarah Louise, Dani, D'arcy Brown and Mayoral. Although there are fashionable elements, these labels are renowned for their timelessness, quality and value. Sarah Louise always has a range of beautiful smocked dresses, some available as sets with frilly pants, and we also stock the Sarah Louise frilly pants in white, ivory and pink, to match most outfits. Sarah Louise has a fantastic catalogue, and although it is not possible to stock everything at Cotswold Kids (our current Sarah Louise stock is usually on our website), customers are invited to look at the Sarah Louise website www.sarah-louise.com and, subject to availability, we would be happy to order any item for delivery to you usually within one week. We can also add you to our mailing list and ensure you receive each new season's Sarah Louise and Dani catalogues. Contact the shop direct if you need more information. As well as the traditional smocked dresses, Sarah Louise always has a fashion range each season, and is famous for its tailored winter coats and party dresses, as well as christening and first-communion wear; there's also a range of bridesmaid dresses and Noel Bryan suits or trousers and blazers, with shirts, ties and waistcoats for boys. Again, see the Sarah Louise website.
Another label famous for traditional clothes for boys and girls is Pretty Originals. We hold a limited amount of stock, and, like Sarah Louise, you may check out their website www.prettyoriginals.co.uk and we can order on your behalf. Pretty Originals also has a great range of baby shoes and childrens shoes and boots, and we are happy to buy to order.
Little LInens offers classic summer shirts and shorts for boys, plus cotton-knit tank tops, and gorgeous dresses and knitwear for girls, up to 13 years of age.
Hand-knits from Nepal by Club Himalayan, including cotton cardigans and jumpers which are suitable for wear all year round. A new winter collection of hand-knit wool cardigans and hats lined in fleece, with matching scarves, gloves and mittens. Fair trade goods.
If you can't find what is described above on the website, email us and we'll let you have more information a.s.a.p. Choosing Kids Clothing - Tips and Hints
When we become parents we take on a mountain of responsibilities and one of these is choosing clothes for our children. Long gone are the days when our only sartorial concern was how to dress ourselves, as parents are not only responsible for their own wardrobe, but also their children`s. Unfortunately, any parent will be able to confirm that clothing children can be a tricky business, as not only do children need different things from their clothes than adults, but they also have a (rather inconvenient) tendency to grow out of them pretty quickly! With that in mind, here are a few handy hints and tips to keep in mind when buying clothes for your little ones?
If you are buying clothes for infants who are at the crawling stage, then durable items are a must (particularly around the knee area!). For little boys trousers made of materials such as cord or light denim are ideal, as these are robust materials that will be able to endure crawling. A good example of an ideal pair of trousers for crawling toddlers are the D`Arcy brown chocolate cord classic jeans. When it comes to little girls, many parents like to put them in dresses, however this is not practical for crawling and can prove both uncomfortable and frustrating for an active toddler. Instead playsuits such as the Hatley pink bears hooded all-in-one playsuit are ideal and just as cute!
Once toddlers are walking the things they need from clothing are very different, particularly when they are potty training. Boys are best of wearing separates during potty training, as this will make removing clothes much easier for them. Mayoral boy`s pinstripe Bermuda shorts worn with a t-shirt or jumper, for example, is ideal. When dressing little girls, dresses such as the Sarah Louise pinafore dress are ideal for the potty training period, as they are practical as well as looking rather sweet!
Another important factor to remember when buying children`s clothing is the pattern, print and colour of the item. However lovely white and pastel shades may appear on the hanger, they`re likely to become spoilt very quickly. Instead opt for deep or bright colours and bold prints, such as a Ruth Lednik stripey hooded sweater for boys, or a pair of Little Darlings `Eastern Promise` striped leggings for girls. It is equally important to take materials into consideration ? children`s clothing should be practical and durable, so avoid anything that needs to be dry cleaned! Also avoid fussy embellishments and instead opt for simple, classic designs ? this will make clothes more comfortable for your children to wear and make will certainly make it easier for little ones to learn how to dress themselves.
When choosing what footwear to buy your children practicality is imperative, which is why Hatley rain boots are such a great choice for little boys or little girls! Ideally buy shoes that fit but that allow a little room for growth if possible and avoid anything that will be difficult for little ones to get on and off their feet. Lastly, make sure any shoes you buy your children fit them comfortably, as they`re likely to refuse to wear anything that pinches their toes!
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