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How Organic Cotton Clothing Can Help Eczema
In Conversation With: Verena Barthel, Owner of Elves In The Wardrobe
Tell us a bit about yourself, and how the EITW story began? I was always drawn to organic shops and products, even without having any background knowledge. I just loved it, and it somehow felt good using, eating and wearing organic products. Once my children were born, I started to take the time to investigate...
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In Conversation With: Verena Barthel, Owner of Elves In The Wardrobe
Why choose merino wool kids’ clothes?
Merino wool is well known for being soft, fine and more sensitive than many other fabrics – so it lends itself perfectly to children’s clothing. To fully understand the many benefits that organic certified Merino wool can deliver, it’s best to start at the source of this natural, renewable fibre; the Merino breed of sheep....
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Why choose merino wool kids’ clothes?
How are Organic Kids Clothes Sustainable?
Here at Elves, we talk a lot about sustainable kid’s clothes. For us, sustainability refers to an environmental and ethical standard. Moreover, adhering to sustainable standards, we believe, is a moral obligation that we should all try to follow. Today, we see most industries using the term ‘sustainability’. But what does sustainability mean for kid’s...
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How are Organic Kids Clothes Sustainable?
Are organic children’s clothes necessary?
There are some obvious advantages to buying organic baby clothes. No pesticides, fertilizers or other chemicals are needed, and you can dress your children knowing their clothing is environmentally friendly, protecting our precious planet. That said, the question of whether they are necessary depends deeply on your values and needs. As a parent or caregiver,...
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Are organic children’s clothes necessary?
Organic Baby Shower Gift Guide
The baby shower is an essential special time for new mums-to-be to get together with family and friends to celebrate the impending arrival. Moreover, this is a rite of passage and important bonding time. Essentially, baby showers are a chance to advise and support the excited mum-to-be, have some fun with baby-themed games, and also...
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Organic Baby Shower Gift Guide
Just Dress Them Like Kids – Unisex Eco Clothing
Ever since my boys arrived on the scene, I was determined to find clothes for them that not only felt good but also were unisex. I was looking for organic, fair trade, cotton production with a minimal impact on the environment too. In other words, not just clothes covered in dinosaurs, Bob the Builder, robots...
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Just Dress Them Like Kids – Unisex Eco Clothing
5 reasons why parents are choosing reusable nappies
As a parent, especially during the first few weeks, you quickly realise just how vital frequent nappy changes are to a baby’s happiness, health and hygiene. With such delicate skin, it’s not just the frequency of changing that can prevent soreness, the quality of the fabric is paramount too.
5 reasons why parents are choosing reusable nappies
As a parent, especially during the first few weeks, you quickly realise just how vital frequent nappy changes are to a baby’s happiness, health and hygiene. With such delicate skin, it’s not just the frequency of changing that can prevent soreness, the quality of the fabric is paramount too. Many disposable nappies contain chemicals and...
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The Joy of Picking Your Baby Outfits
As a new parent, there are few things more heart-warming and fun than choosing your baby outfits. My gosh! Those tiny little socks, cute jumpsuits and jackets, cuddly jumpers and beanies, it’s all irresistible! Like most new parents, you’ll have a need to dress your baby in the best, and cutest, clothes you can afford....
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The Joy of Picking Your Baby Outfits
Choosing Ethical Children’s Clothes for Winter
Here in the beautiful Bellinger Valley, winter is nearly entirely upon us. We have the fire on at night but the days can still be sunny and in the high teens. There’s a lovely fresh, crispness to the morning air. In fact, this weather is perfect for walks and trips out with your little ones....
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Choosing Ethical Children’s Clothes for Winter
Dressing Your Newborn for Their First Winter
There’s little argument that caring for a newborn baby is both the most wonderful and the most daunting experience a mother can have. Furthermore, if this little bundle is your first baby then everything is new. The learning curve is steep and there are lots of decisions to be made. Fortunately, you are not alone,...
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Dressing Your Newborn for Their First Winter
Tips for staying motivated during lockdown
My motivation ebbs and flows with each day that passes. Today I’m particularly motivated but yesterday, I couldn’t bring myself to do much at all. On my ‘on’ days I use the time to learn new skills like baking and work on my photography business as I believe now is a time for opportunity if...
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Emotions in the Time of Corona
On Sunday, 29 March 2020, before the first stage of Covid-19 lockdown in Melbourne, I ventured into the CBD to photograph what it was like. The city was deserted. It was strange seeing it so empty. On a normal Sunday it would be teeming with people but not that day. I have had a mixture...
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