PART 3: Sleep Tight, Sleep Chic: The Best PJs and Sleepwear for Babies and Kids
Posted: February 20th, 2009Continuing on from Parts 1 & 2 of our ‘Sleep Tight, Sleep Chic’, today Kat presents the coolest sleepwear for the under 5 set.
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Ok, now you’ve got the best baby and kids bedding down pat, it’s time to tackle the Thomas pj’s! There’s a whole host of stylish sleepwear options out there – and not a Disney branded logo in sight (pass this on to dear Aunt Kath if she needs some not too subtle hints for Christmas and birthdays…)!
A smart cookie obviously saw the need for a one-stop sleepwear shop long before this post was thought up (conveniently for the purposes of this post!): Pyjamarama stock the creme de la creme of what’s hot at bedtime: Bebe by minihaha, Books to Wear, Uh-Oh, Ouch, Snugglebum, Claessen’s, Monkey Do and Little Squirts, in sizes 0000-14. Phew!
Here’s another piece of information that will get your heart racing: all pajamas are currently on sale at $20.00 per pair. I wouldn’t waste any time getting over there though, sale ends 4 March.
Ok, so what to buy? I’m a bit of a fan of the quirky prints by Monkey-Do (1) – the Balloon Bodysuit with matching pants (sizes 000 & 00, $44) is so cute and easily translates to daywear, while these very grown up yet delightful Kaftan Pjs ($59.95, sizes 2-4) are so unique.
At the other end of the budget scale, Ouch (2) pj’s are so funky and a steal at $20 a pair – the Turtle set is refreshingly free of any association with the ”teenage” and “mutant” variety; while the girl’s Flamingo set is pretty, pink and practical!
Similarly, Uh-oh (3) pj’s are also about $20 a set, and with sweet vintage designs such as this Kitty set, Floral Romper and cool Monster Claws, I think I have just found a new fave label!
But there’s more to funky pj’s than just this one store (fab as it is)…
Little Squirts (4) is a beautiful range of sleep, play and beachwear in sizes 2-10, from a very talented Melbourne designer. This gorgeous Calypso Play Dress is just $19.95 (reduced from $44.95, bargain!) while these gorgeous Summer Long Set with Sash ($54.95) is a piece you’d totally let them wear to the shops!
Boys are also catered for with muted colours and simple shapes – no gaudy cars’n'truck prints here! Long sleeve sets sell out super fast ($44.95 is cheap for something that they’ll grow out before they wear out) so keep an eye on the website for restocks. You can buy this gorgeous range online or check the stockist page for a store near you!
Dutch label Claesen’s (5) caught my eye at a recent trade show, and I just love the simple designs and superb quality. You can pick up a huge range at The Infant Boutique , with everything from briefs to bodysuits. Boys can look effortlessly cool in greys, navy stripes and camo prints, while girls are treated to baby pink, rose and tiger prints! The Rose Print slip dress (on sale for $24.46) is super sweet, while the boy’s bodysuit in baby blue ($24.95) is a perfect underlayer. A two-set of Boys Boxers ($27.95) will be worth every penny!
Books To Wear (6) is a celeb fave, but your kids will appreciate the fun factor more than the fact Moses Martin wears them – Ten Little Indians stock a great range, including My Flavours ($32.95) in a delicious spotty print, My Numbers (yes, they’re educational!) also $32.95, and these cute little rompers ($29.95) with multi-face print!
Please check individual stores for postage and delivery details.
