Kids’ stuff

Swedish shawl carrier for babies and infants


Posted: 11th March 2012 by wordhack1 in Kids' stuff, Swedish
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The country that gave the world the popular Baby Björn baby carrier has given birth, so to speak, to a clever  shawl baby carrier that anyone can safely use. The patented carrier, called the “Dreamy Dot,” was invented by Ulrika Billingham.  The designer  comes, most appropriately, from Husqvarna (the Swedish town best-known for its sewing [...]

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Something for your favorite little monster


Posted: 23rd January 2012 by wordhack1 in Finnish, Kids' stuff
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Why does all clothing for small infants have to look cute in a stereotypical way?  Finland’s Tiia Vanhatapio turns  conventional ideas about baby clothing upside down.  She has for years made  bold-colored outfits with a special twist for very young kids.  Today she has added a series of outfits in black linen that would look perfect at [...]

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Anti-odor clothing for kids smells badly

Christmas shoppers on their mission to buy presents for family and friends may be bringing home sports and baby clothing that contains poisons. Clothing which claims to be “anti-odor” often contains tiny silver particles which are poisonous for the natural environment. Some tests suggest they could also be harmful for human health. The Swedish Chemicals [...]

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A new start for clothing and people


Posted: 7th December 2010 by wordhack1 in Boutiques, Kids' stuff, Swedish
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The Remake label, owned by the private Stockholms Stadsmission charity, is based upon a genial idea. Let people who are down and out take textiles and yarns from previously owned garments, and remake them into smartly designed products.

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Clothing for your kids and your carrots


Posted: 28th November 2010 by wordhack1 in Kids' stuff, Swedish
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Bonkeli Design, a family-owned firm based in Sweden is offering a limited, numbered edition of what it claims to be “the world’s first cradle-to-cradle clothing for children.”

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What kids will wear this Spring

What will Scandinavian kids be wearing in the Spring? We got a glimpse of the styles to come when Polarn O. Pyret and OneTwoTen staged a children’s fashion show in Stockholm’s House of Culture.

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Nordstrom nourishes its Swedish roots


Posted: 15th September 2010 by wordhack1 in Business news, Kids' stuff
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[slideshow] Polarn O. Pyret, one of Scandinavia’s premium fashion labels for kids, will market its clothing in the Nordstrom department store chain in the United States. In a first stage, Polarn O. Pyret’s clothing will be available in seven Nordstrom stores, but they hope to eventually be represented in the entire chain.

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Go Bananas with zilly Danish brand


Posted: 28th August 2010 by wordhack1 in Danish, Kids' stuff
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Annika Lofqvist and Lena Berg, are the two Danish designers behind the new label Zilly Banana Kids, targeting children aged 3-10

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Biker Boots for Kids


Posted: 1st August 2010 by wordhack1 in Danish, Kids' stuff

Who says that children’s boots have to be boring? The Scandinavian Kids website alerted me to some cool new boots from Danish shoe manufacturer Bisgaard. Check out the fresh-looking leopard skin and bright yellow models. Photos from www.houseofkids.dk

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Sneak peek: Noa Noa Miniature Autumn 10

Autumn news from Noa Noa Miniature is about to arrive in stores, and Noa Noa fans will not be disappointed

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