While there
will be many special occasions in your little girl’s childhood, most of the
dresses you buy for her will be for everyday wear, which means they need to be
able to stand up to all the normal rough and tumble activities children get up
to, while providing the necessary freedom of movement needed by every active
child. For maximum use, they will also need to cope with the various seasons.
From toddler to little girl
When looking
for toddler and little girl’s
dresses try to choose styles that are both functional and in practical
colours, remember, they will need to stand up to considerable wear and tear.
Also pay attention to length and width; too long or too wide and your little
one will be tripping over them as she sits, stands, moves, crawls and plays.
Straps are also important; ideally you want to look for straps that are joined
together or crisscrossed at the back. In addition to looking untidy, slipping
straps can be a hazard, as your child’s arm could become caught in them while
climbing, for example, onto a chair and result in a fall.
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As your
little one gets older, she will want to start trying to dress herself and
ultimately do it all by herself; so look for dresses that are easy to put on.
Pull-on dresses, free of buttons and fastenings, are a good choice. Fabrics
should always be machine washable.
Dresses and potty training
During the
potty training stage, dresses are ideal, they make it much easier for your
little one to learn to do it all by herself. Again, it is important that the
dress is not too long; at this stage in life, your little one will not have
learned to navigate the longer skirt and keep it up and out of the way when
using the potty.
Keeping her the perfect
temperature
To get
maximum benefit from your little girl’s dresses, select styles that are
conducive to layering. During the summer, lighter dresses with straps will help
ensure she stays cool as she plays. Towards autumn, as it gets a little cooler,
add first a short and then a long-sleeved t-shirt underneath the dress for a
little extra warmth. A cardigan or jumper worn over the dress, along with the
addition of tights, will suffice as the days become cooler. Also consider yoga
pants in lieu of tights; wearing dresses over trousers or jeans is highly
fashionable these days and yoga pants are designed to be comfortable and
flexible, without hindering movement. Ensure that any long-sleeved dresses
and/or tops and jackets have plenty of movement in the arms; children’s wear
should never be restrictive.
While a bit
of room for layering is necessary in order to ensure your little girl stays the
right temperature in all seasons, do not fall into the trap of buying her
dresses that are too big. Not only will they be uncomfortable for her to wear,
but too big a dress will hinder her freedom of movement, thus interfering with
play and creating the potential for accidents.
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This post was sponsored by Vertbaudet, a children's and maternity fashion company. They have some amazing clothing for pregnant women and babies and children. Check out their website to see their amazing clothes: www.vertbaudet.co.uk
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