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San Clemente, California, United States., December 5, 2011 – Kokonut Koast, a leading retailer of Hawaiian print clothing, baby blankets and many more surfer baby items made specifically with babies and young children in mind adds more new Hawaiian baby products to the new online store, Beach Diaper Bags by Tideline Totes. These Hawaiian diaper bags are jointly designed by the founder of Kokonutkoast.com, Christine Mudd and Liss Kopp at Tideline Totes. This tropical inspired ultimate beach bag is durable, and washable. Made with resilient indoor/outdoor fabric and lined with micro velvet the Hawaiian diaper bag is built to hold towels, shovels, snacks and sunscreen for whole the family.
These bags come in two sizes with straps long enough to carry the bag over the shoulder allowing free arms to help the surfer babes out in the sand. The Beach Diaper Bags come with a smaller clutch for items such as keys, cell phone, money, and anything else for which easy access is needed. Kokonutkoast.com also carries exclusive beach bags by Tideline Totes. For a day at the beach with the surfer babies and family this is the bag to use.
Konout Koast was created in the California beach-city of San Clemente, California by the husband and wife team of Christine and Michael Mudd, who were looking to find Hawaiian-print inspired clothing for nicnicnewborn baby girl, Piper. In the years since, Kokonut Koast has become a leader in children’s fashion, offering the newest in beach-themed clothing, blankets, burp sets, bibs, diaper bags and hooded towels for babies and small children. These creations make great gifts, whether it’s for a birthday, baby shower or the holidays. Customers can find a full listing of what Kokonut Koast offers at www.kokonutkoast.com
About Kokonut Koast
Kokonut Koast offers the latest styles in Hawaiian print clothing, blankets and accessories made specifically with babies and young children in mind. Developed by parents in San Clemente, California, Christine and Michael Mudd, who were looking, but could not find, baby items for their first baby girl Piper,that complimented their laid back attitude and the beach lifestyle that was all around them. The two developed Kokonut Koast, which specializes in not only beach inspired baby clothing, but also Hawaiian print blankets, bibs, towels, burpies and a beach diaper bag. Each item on the site is handmade in Southern California, and is a perfect complement to the spirit of sandy beaches and palm trees, no matter if the beach is a five minute drive or a long plane ride. Call us toll free at 949-498-2611, or visit our website anytime at http://www.kokonutkoast.com.
Babies grow so quickly and their clothes tend to accumulate and cause clutter. Don’t get rid of outgrown baby clothing though, there are many ways to get years of use out of them.
In the first year of a baby’s life, the rate at which they grow seems to be expedited. Parents often find that they are shopping for new outfits every few months, unless they have purposely bought clothes that are a size bigger for their child. However, even the baby clothing that has been worn in that first year are still in usable condition because they are often not worn out at all. You can make good use of these baby clothes instead of feeling the frustration of not knowing what to do with the baby clothing that has suddenly accumulated and has taken up much too much space.
If you hope to have more than one baby, than by all means, keep outgrown baby clothing in storage! Keeping clothes for younger siblings is a sure-fire way to save money. An expanding family means an expanding budget. This works especially well with baby clothing because most baby clothing consists of all in ones, sleepers, undershirts and booties or socks.
To store them properly, keep your baby’s clothes in zip-lock bags and label them according to their age groups. You may specify the appropriate seasons for wearing them too, if you are living in an area that experiences the four seasons. By storing the baby clothing in this fashion, you can be assured the clothes will remain clean and in order for easy access when the next baby comes along. Place the zip lock bags into a plastic box and label that box too, just for easy reference.
If you do not plan to have more children, lend or give the baby clothing away to family or friends. This is greatly appreciated by siblings, close relatives, friends or colleagues who find themselves needing to buy baby clothing. You can help alleviate their financial burden! Always make sure you ask if they would like hand-me-downs. Most parents love receiving them but there are those who are particular about buying new baby clothing for their own babies.
If you do not know anyone who needs baby clothing, donate what you have to charity. Unfortunately, the orphan population is growing exponentially around the world. An easy way to find out where to take the baby clothing is to run a Google search for orphanages and adoption agencies. Donating to the nearby orphanage or shelter for single mothers is a wonderful act of charity.
If you have the time and you can sell them as second hand clothes. This is a good way to earn some return on the beautiful baby clothing you purchased for your growing child. You can opt to sell clothes online through eBay or other second hand exchange sites. You can even set up your own personal site and manage your second hand store from your own home. If you don’t have time to sell clothes online, check your area for second hand stores. Selling them to these types of stores is also a possibility.
Author Kim Green is a frugal shopper and knows how to get the most use from the baby clothing that is bought.
With today’s current economic slump making wise purchases are very important and buying clothes for your children can be a huge expense. Being an affective clothes shopper can help save you hundreds.Everyone has been affected by the current economy in one way or another so it’s reasonable to say that every household looks for ways to make the most of their dollar. With springtime just around the corner it’s likely that most parents have spring time clothes buying in the back of their mind.
When purchasing clothes for your kids there are numerous factors involved with selecting the best quality brands at a price that makes the purchase a value. The first such factor is obviously quality. After all, if the clothes you are buying are of poor quality it will end up costing you money in the long run.
Low quality means it will wear out quickly. Children are hard on clothes, especially springtime and summer clothing. Even high quality clothing will wear quicker than winter clothing because children are hard at play outside. So, it is very important that you purchase high quality clothing. Look for stitch count of the material, double stitching of the seams and slightly thicker materials. Low cost clothing is generally thinner and when stretched over your hand it’s easier to see the light sine through it.
Large retail chains, low cost outlets and super stores that tout lower costs generally provide these lower cost clothes at the determent of quality. If your child is in the middle of a growth spurt or is seriously hard on clothes these types of stores can provide an adequate value/cost ratio for your dollar but for most people, they will end up replacing their children’s clothes two or more times than if they had purchased high quality clothes. Don’t be deterred if the initial cost of the clothing is higher than a super store’s because the pay off will be a much higher quality/ cost ratio that will ultimately stretch your dollar.
Another very important factor about where you purchase your clothing is the fact that many brands are sold in many stores and at many prices. If it makes sense to you as to why you should avoid super stores then it would make sense that smaller boutique stores that specialize in higher quality clothing would be the place to go. In a sense that’s correct but when it comes to purchasing it is a little off. Most of the clothing found in higher end department stores and boutiques can easily be found online at a fraction of the cost from very reputable dealers.
With children sizes can change from season to season so it’s always a good idea to check sizes before purchasing any clothing. Most boutique and department stores will measure your child for free. This would also be a good time to look at the new styles and trends that are popular and to try on a few items that you or your child might like. At this time, make note of what you would like to purchase and how much it will cost in that store. Avoid impulse buying and wait until you get home. Usually if you search for baby clothes online you will be able to find a reputable sales person who sells children’s or baby clothing. Usually they will have the clothing you like for much less because they do not have the very expensive overhead of brick and mortar to pay for. Also, in most cases you will not have to pay sales tax and if your order is over a certain amount, many times shipping will be free. If by chance the retail location has the item at a lower cost by all means take advantage of that deal! After all, it’s all about raising the quality/cost ratio to get the most out of your dollar.
I shop often for children’s clothes. Since I have a boy and a girl, there’s no such thing as hand-me-downs, except for what I wash, store and then give away to charities and local shelters and community resource centers. I most often shop at Target for clothes for my children, because the prices are reasonable, and the clothing is almost always in style, fashionable and practical. On most days I can tell you honestly that one or both of my kids is clothed from head to toe in Target clothing!
The nice thing about children’s clothes is that there are so many possibilities for styles! My daughter recently received a short-sleeved shirt that was on the long side, but rather than wait for her to grow into it, we simply paired it with a pair of leggings and a wide belt. Runway models could expect to pay hundreds of dollars for a similar outfit, but since I’m buying children’s clothes, I can expect to spend less than the cost of a gas tank fill up for the outfit.
Keeping children’s clothing looking nice is another thing altogether! When you pick out a nice outfit from a place like Sandbox Couture, or even a nice outfit from a local retailer, you want it to last. The key to keeping your child’s clothing looking nice is to treat stains right away. Rinse in cold water, and scrub with a bit of dish soap (I recommend Dawn). Don’t use warm water, because it will cause the stains to set in the children’s clothes. Keep to cold, and wash the clothes on cold. Use a high quality detergent, like Tide or Downy, and consider using bleach for whites, and color-safe bleach for colored clothing.
Another trick to keeping children’s clothes looking nice is to keep like colors together in the wash and dry cycles. Pair denims with reds, and light colors with other light colors. Also, for those fancier outfits with sequins, screen printing and the like, turn the articles of clothing inside out to protect the embellishments during cleaning.
Finally, remember to dress your child so that he or she looks her very best, no matter what the occasion! If you have a little girl, mix and match pants, skirts, dresses, leggings and tops to make multiple outfits out of just a few articles of children’s clothes. For little boys, never underestimate the cuteness factor of overalls or a vest!
With today’s socially conscious crowds transitioning into parenthood it’s becoming more and more important to balance style with personality.
With the new generation of 20 something’s becoming parents for the first time they are looking for trend breaking ways to raise their children and often clothing is paramount for family and individual style. For decades baby cloths have been a bit bland in style but that’s no longer the case. Gone are the simple designs and awful colors we all grew up with and here are the silk-screened designs that scream individuality! It’s no longer necessary to fit the child to the style available on the rack. It’s now possible to fit the child’s personality with the multitude of styles that are just waiting to bring out the nuances of your child’s personality that make them so special to you.
It can be difficult to gauge the style of your child’s personality so often parents look to their own style trends to outfit their children. This is a sure fire way to dress your child in something that won’t fit their personal style. Face it; no matter how great we look our children always look cooler when they get to have input on their own style. It’s important to take some time to understand the personality that your child has. Watch them; see what they gravitate to when it comes to textures, colors and patterns. What excites them? cool baby onesies? Is your child suited for an “Ooh La La Mama Onesie Skulls n Stripes” or are they better suited for a “Ooh La La Onesie Rock Star” outfit? The choice is yours but the true test of approval will come from the personality of your child when they are wearing it. Remember, if their eyes light up it’s a good bet they will like wearing it.
Some kids will never wear anything like that awesome red and white flowered Hawaiian shirt you got a few weeks ago. Everyone likes it on you but your child’s personality might be screaming for a hoodie, a skateboard and a Onesie that says “my mommy loves me.”
With the explosion of Internet retailing it’s easy to surf the web and find cool kids clothes that suits your child’s personality. Don’t be afraid to let you kid sit on your lap as you peruse clothing websites. When they express interest in that “Flowers by Zoe” black dress, get it for them! It may just end up being the perfect fit for their personality! Ultimately this will make shopping easier for you, more fun for your child and will help to inspire them to find their own identity!
Kimi Green loves her little darlings and dressing them in cool baby clothes. Quality and coolness what more do you need out of your baby clothes?
