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Father saying goodbye to his toddler in a Mimou little forest bear set at daycare drop-off — baby daycare clothing checklist

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Getting Your Baby Ready for Daycare: The Clothing Checklist

on Jul 29 2026
Starting daycare is a big milestone — and the clothing side catches many parents off guard. Here’s a complete checklist: what to send your baby in, how many spares to pack, what daycares ask you to avoid, and why to label absolutely everything.
Mother cradling her baby in a Mimou watercolour rose ruffle dress with soft socks on tiny feet — baby socks and booties before walking

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Baby Socks and Booties: Keeping Little Feet Warm Before Walking

on Jul 28 2026
Long before shoes, babies need warm feet — and socks that actually stay on. Here’s how to keep little feet cosy before walking: socks vs booties vs soft-soled shoes, winning the war on socks that fall off, and the safety checks that matter.
Mother holding her baby in a Mimou black cherry print romper and bucket hat — baby's first shoes when to buy and how to choose

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Baby’s First Shoes: When to Buy Them and How to Choose

on Jul 27 2026
Those tiny shoes are irresistible — but for most of the first year, babies’ feet are better off with no shoes at all. Here’s when your baby actually needs first shoes, why bare feet are best before walking, and how to choose and fit the right pair.
Mother beside a tidy organised changing table holding her baby in a Mimou berry print muslin romper — how to set up a baby changing station

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How to Set Up a Baby Changing Station (and Keep It Stocked)

on Jul 26 2026
You’ll change around 2,500 nappies in your baby’s first year — and a well-organised changing station makes every one faster and safer. Here’s how to build and stock one: the everything-within-reach rule, the essentials checklist, and the caddy trick.
Mother holding her baby in a Mimou embroidered denim flutter romper — US vs UK vs EU baby clothes size conversion guide

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Baby Clothes Sizes Explained: US vs UK vs EU Conversion Guide

on Jul 25 2026
Is a US “3M” the same as a UK “0–3 months”? What does an EU “62” mean? Baby sizes are labelled differently across the US, UK and EU and don’t line up neatly. Here’s how the three systems compare — and the one rule that cuts through all of it.
Mother holding her baby in a Mimou strawberry polka dot romper and bucket hat — when to move up a baby clothing size

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How to Tell When It’s Time to Move Up a Baby Clothing Size

on Jul 24 2026
Baby sizes are a moving target, and the age on the label almost never tells you when to move up — your baby does. Here are the actual signs a size has been outgrown, how long each size lasts, and what to do with the clothes they’ve left behind.
Mother holding her baby in a Mimou bunny print romper beside a cot at bedtime — baby room temperature and sleep layers guide

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Baby Room Temperature: What to Dress Them In at Every Degree

on Jul 22 2026
“Is my baby too hot?” is one of the most common night-time worries — and it comes down to two numbers: room temperature and layers. Here’s a temperature-by-temperature guide to dressing your baby for sleep, plus how to check you got it right.
Mother holding her drowsy baby in a Mimou little koala long-sleeve set at bedtime — transitioning out of the swaddle to a sleep sack

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When and How to Transition Out of the Swaddle (to a Sleep Sack)

on Jul 21 2026
Swaddling works beautifully — until suddenly it doesn’t, and your baby breaks free or starts to roll. Here’s when to stop swaddling (led by rolling, not age) and how to transition gently to a sleep sack, with two methods and what to expect.
Mother cradling her newborn softly wrapped in a Mimou botanical muslin swaddle — how to swaddle a newborn step by step

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How to Swaddle a Newborn: A Step-by-Step Guide

on Jul 20 2026
Swaddling can calm a newborn’s startle reflex and help them settle — but only if it’s done right and safely. Here’s a clear step-by-step guide to swaddling a newborn, the safety rules that matter most, and when to stop.
Mother holding her baby in a Mimou cherry heart smocked set with a light cardigan nearby — dressing baby for end of summer transitional layers

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Dressing Your Baby for the End of Summer: The Transitional Layers Guide

on Jul 19 2026
Late summer is the trickiest season to dress a baby for — warm afternoons, cool mornings, unpredictable evenings. The answer isn’t a new wardrobe but a few transitional layers you can add and remove through one changeable day. Here’s how.
Mother holding her baby who is wearing a Mimou lavender bunny dungaree set — which baby clothes to buy organic

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Baby’s First Wardrobe: Which Pieces to Buy Organic

on Jul 18 2026
Once you’ve decided organic cotton is worth it, does everything need to be organic? No — the smart approach is spending where it matters most: the pieces against your baby’s skin, longest, youngest. Here’s how to build a first wardrobe that’s organic where it counts.
Parent feeling the soft natural fabric of a Mimou bamboo and panda baby romper — organic vs regular cotton for baby clothes

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Organic Cotton vs Regular Cotton for Baby Clothes: Is It Worth It?

on Jul 17 2026
“Organic cotton” is on half of all baby clothes, usually at a higher price — so is it actually better, or just a word that lets brands charge more? Here’s the honest comparison of organic vs regular cotton for babies, and how to spend where it actually counts.
Very small newborn baby in a soft white Mimou cotton romper on a cream blanket — what size to buy if baby comes early

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What Size to Buy If Your Baby Comes Early: A Preemie Shopping Guide

on Jul 16 2026
Told your baby may come early, or home with a smaller-than-expected newborn? Standard newborn clothes can swamp a premature baby. Here’s a practical shopping guide — what size to buy by weight, how much, what to prioritise, and how to shop before the birth.
Very small newborn baby in a soft Mimou elephant romper resting on a white blanket — NICU premature baby clothing guide

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What to Bring for a Premature Baby in the NICU: A Clothing Guide

on Jul 15 2026
When a baby arrives early and spends time in the NICU, clothing is one of the few things a parent can choose and control. Here’s a gentle, practical guide to what to bring — NICU-friendly designs, a checklist, sizing, and washing — always guided by the unit.
Small newborn baby in a soft Mimou long-sleeve safari romper resting at home — when will a preemie fit newborn clothes

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Preemie to Newborn: When Will My Premature Baby Fit Newborn Clothes?

on Jul 14 2026
When will my premature baby actually fit newborn clothes? The answer depends less on the calendar than on weight — and on corrected age. Here’s how preemie sizing really works and how to know when your baby is ready for the next size.
Baby in the Mimou Koala & Coconut Palm Romper beside a suitcase packed with baby clothes — baby holiday packing list

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What Baby Clothes to Pack for a Holiday: A Packing List

on Jul 13 2026
Pack too little and you’re hand-washing in a hotel sink; pack too much and you’re dragging clothes your baby never wore. Here’s a practical packing list for baby clothes — how many of each per day, hot vs cool destinations, and what to leave at home.
Baby in the Mimou Cherry Print Muslin Romper Dress in dappled summer shade — muslin baby clothes edit

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The Muslin Edit: 6 Breathable Pieces for Hot Days

on Jul 12 2026
Ask a parent who’s survived a hot summer with a baby what they’d buy again and the answer is almost always muslin. Here’s why the loose double-gauze weave keeps babies genuinely cooler — and the six muslin pieces we’d actually buy.
Baby in the Mimou White Botanical Eyelet Romper in a sunny summer garden — baby summer essentials shopping guide

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Baby Summer Essentials: 8 Pieces Worth Buying

on Jul 12 2026
Summer is the easiest season to dress a baby for — and the easiest to get wrong. These are the eight light, breathable, easy-change pieces we’d put in every baby’s summer drawer, all part of our Summer Vibes Sale with up to 50% off.
Baby in a Mimou strawberry muslin romper in a sunny summer garden — baby clothes by season planning guide

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Baby Clothes by Season: What Sizes to Buy When

on Jul 10 2026
Almost every parent buys an adorable outfit that fits perfectly — in the wrong season. Since babies grow through sizes predictably, a little planning lets you buy the right size for the right season and waste almost nothing. Here’s how to think about baby clothes by season.
Baby in a Mimou cotton tee and striped shorts set out in a stroller on a bright day — what to dress baby for a day out guide

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What to Dress Baby In for a Day Out: A Practical Guide

on Jul 09 2026
Taking a baby out is exciting and a little daunting — and the secret to dressing them for it isn’t a special outfit, it’s a smart, adaptable one. Here’s how to dress your baby for outings with layers, easy changes, and a well-packed changing bag.