droolicious : kimono

7 Days of Eco-Friendly Clothing: Seaweed Kimono

Lisa Mulcahy — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:52:00 GMT

Yes, you read the headline right, it’s a kimono and it’s made out of seaweed. Well not entirely, it’s actually 25% SeaCell and 75% organic cotton. SeaCell is a revolutionary new fabric made from seaweed. This company has taken it to the kiddie clothing market with its Baby Elephant Collection and is having a hard time keeping its wares in stock.

Future Factory Clothing, the makers of this cute kimono, $16, claim that since seaweed holds the beneficial elements of the ocean, the SeaCell fibers become a true source of minerals, proteins, amino acids, and vitamins, such as Vitamin A and E. But what does this have to do with the clothes? SeaCell fabric is supposed to re-mineralize the skin by releasing its bounty of minerals and vitamins onto the skin, even after repeated washing. Kinda sounds like a seaweed mask ala kimono for babies, but a whole a lot cheaper than a day at the spa.

Hand Made: Kimono Style Wrap Sweater

chrisjordan — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:08:00 GMT

Not only is this little sweater adorable, the wrap style makes it easy to get on and off baby. Anyone who has ever tried to put a shirt or sweater onto a baby knows how difficult it is to pull over their gigantic heads, especially once they begin to actively fight against you.

This sweater is hand knit from pure down yak fiber that comes from Tibet. It has a soft lightweight feel that won't be too bulky on baby. Best of all, it is machine washable.

Available at Wobaby Basics for $90

Feather Baby: Because Not Every Boy Wants To Rock And Roll All Night

Leigh-Ann Jackson — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:00:00 GMT

I like a little rudie as much as the next former-quasi-hipster parent. But I'm getting kind of burnt out on all the abrasive skulls, flames and snarling retro rockers that folks are putting on the lads (and, yes, I've actually even seen a toddler's Travis Bickle T-shirt at the playground). Every once in a while, I like to see a little subtlety thrown in, like this simple pima cotton kimono jacket. Your boy's got plenty of time to look like a juvenile delinquent later...like in middle school.

$22, Feather Baby.

Comfy Kimonos For Kids

Karen — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:02:00 GMT

Captivating in both design and colour, Vancouver B.C.'s Westcoast Baby has designed the New Beginnings Layette line of Japanese-style clothing for toddlers. Westcoast Baby has taken the traditional Japanese shapes and added a whimsy of funky colour.

Offered in this line are fun and bold kimono tops, pants and accessories for babies up to size 2T.

Found online at Westcoast Baby or at 40 boutiques in North America.