Little Scandinavian

New issue of Mamizeit is out and you can read about the importance of free play, find out how Little Boy settled in to the new nursery (apprenetly it’s a long road to becoming a big, strong man) told by “mom on call”. Oh and check out the recipe for Chewy Seedy Oat and Apricot Bars in the food corner. The bars are sweet, delicious and nutty and a nice surprise for the children to find in their lunch boxes.

Mamizeit is a online web magazine for mums (and dads!), based in Switzerland.
The Scandinavian Mum has a column, minime`s wardrobe, under Inspiration and Styles and Favourites. www.mamizeit.com

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The wool that many of us associate with clothing is not the wool of today. The scratchy and heavy fabric of early twentieth century clothing manufacturers has given way to the mix of wool blends like merino wool. The agony of dealing with itchy, scratchy wool has been replaced with lightweight and finely woven wools.
The advantages of merino wool are many. It’s naturally soft, and like all wool, it will keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. That’s because of the breathable quality of its fiber. This is just one of the things that make merino wool so desirable.

Other qualities of Merino wool are:

* It has the ability to absorb up to 30% of its weight in moisture and still not feel wet.
* Like all wool it is naturally antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal.
* Dust mites do not live in wool.
* Natural durability and insulation properties
* Natural fire resistance
* Natural water repellent (rain) while having superior moisture absorbency (from skin)
* Soft and plush fibers – safe for infants
* Natural elasticity to fiber
* Little to no build-up of odor

This makes Merino wool ideal apparel for infants and children.

Norwegian brand Lille Lam was founded by two mums with the aim of providing warm and comfortable clothing for children. Lille Lam has to main lines; One for play wear and one that is more formal. Both lines are inspired by Norwegian traditional clothing, with a modern touch. The wool used in the garments is very soft and does not itch or irritate the skin. The wool is “super-wash” treated and can consequently safely be washed in the washing-machine on a wool program without shrinking or change of dimensions.

Wool is for every climate, and is in my opinion especially well suited to the British climate.

I have written about the Norwegian label Dundelina previously, with it’s unique concept that combines sophisticated clothing design, accessories and literature for children which interact. Fairytale clothing based on different stories.
They are currently having a winter sale on with up to 50% off on all stock.

Picture to the left shows Dundelina “old house dress”
In the light of the moon Dundelina sees that there is an old graveyard lying on a hill…
Beautiful circular dress in 100% cotton corduroy. Back opening with shell buttons closure. Side seam pockets. Fully lined. Embroidered pattern from the story.
Used to be £54.35 -on sale for £29.95 Visit Dundelina Webshop

Little Scandinavian is new featured with our very own column in mamizeit.com, a web magazine with focus on international moms living in Switzerland.
Mamizeit keeps you updated on lot’s of interesting topics, such as

parenting and family life
culture and food
traveling
Switzerland
and lots more!

Brew yourself that lovely cup of tea and have some dedicated time for mum, with Mamizeit

Louie Louis is a fairly new Danish brand founded in 2007 by the designer Louise Frederiksen. She became a name in kids wear designing for Molo, before deciding to go solo with her own label.
Louie Louis is a lot like Molo, with fun and funky prints. But maybe taking the fun and playfulness a step further.
Have a look at Charlie Barley for this Autumn/Winter collection.

It was about time! After talking about it and thinking of it for ages, finally!

This is a blog about Scandinavian design and fashion for our little ones.
I’m a Scandinavian mum to two adorable girls. When I’m not busy with the school run I love searching for good quality clothes for them. Scandinavian designer clothes is often made with the best quality fabrics and are very comfortable to wear for active children. I also love the personal and sometimes nostalgic or sometimes retro style.
I’ll aim to present as many as possible of different Scandinavian designers and their current and coming collections.

Welcome to LittleScandinavian.

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