Christmas is coming...

Having a party this Christmas? Here at Mamissima, we are celebrating the festive season Nutcracker style! From giant pinwheels to luxury crackers, we've got everything for you to have a fun and enchanting celebration.

Ditch the washing up and instead pursue our range of plates, cups and napkins. Prices start from £5. We've got cupcake kits to bake in style with your favourite little nutcracker characters to stick on the top. £12.50. And finish your dinner with a bang with our luxury Christmas crackers. Each contains a joke, hat and whistle to play a festive tune. £18.99

If your looking to get your house in the festive mood, why not get our Giant Pinwheels? Each comes in a box of 3 with a small glitzy silver, medium green stripe and large red stripe paper pinwheel. £12.99

Forget chocolate advent calendars this year, and shop our unique range of advent calendars. In particular our nutcracker themed one is set to be the best seller this season. It features a music box style case with a charm hidden behind each door to go on your very own bracelet. £14.50.

And most importantly, don't forget to get your wishlists to Santa in time for Christmas day! Be sure to get noticed with our Be Jolly Santa Wish List. Comes with a list, stickers and a shiny silver envelope. £4.20.

So come on down to Mamissima, or shop online with us this Christmas. Remember, use the code MAMI at the checkout to receive 15% off your online orders this season.

Enjoy the festive season this year from all @Mamissima.

The Perfect Baby Carriers @ Mamissima

Research has shown that holding our babies until they are ready to let go is the most natural way to parent children. Carrying our young provides them with the essential stimulation their body and mind need for optimum development. In turn, they grow into healthier, stronger and more emotionally balanced adults. At Mamissima, we simply love baby carriers, for their practicality, safety and comfort. 
Here is a showcase of our two favorites that we offer at the moment:

Our most popular Oysterbaby carrier is handmade in England from 100% organic bamboo and cotton fabric. The ideal sling if you are into the natural way of parenting. It has a higher tensile strength than cotton making it stronger and cooler for the hot summer weather! It also makes into a beautifully soft and luxurious fabric.  

Oysterbaby carriers are recommended by midwives and endorsed by Dr. Richard McMinn at Chiropractic Life. The soft and flexible material ensures fantastic back support for you whilst a firmer panel of fabric cradling your baby helps to support your little one's spinal development. 

The beautiful designs and fabrics of these slings will make you feel beautiful and empowered when carrying your baby with two sumptuous designs in Vintage Rose and Forget Me Not. They have six carrying positions with  "how to wrap" video tutorials on the Oysterbaby website to ensure you 'wear your baby' the perfect way. Each carrier comes with an organic cotton back to keep it clean and tidy when you're not using it. 

The BabaSling is designed to carry babies and toddlers. It is versatile, stylish and exceptionally high in quality made using 100% organic cotton, making it eco friendly, durable and breathable. It offers five different carrying positions: The Easy Tiger, Sleeping Tiger, Koala Cuddle, Little Joey and Side Saddle, discrete breastfeeding and is adjustable so one size fits all. Like the Oysterbaby carriers, the BabaSling is designed to help support your baby's spinal development as well as ensuring your comfort as well. The sling comes with an instruction booklet and an organic cotton bag to keep it clean when you aren't using it.

We would love to hear what your favourite sling is, or how much you love these carriers so leave us a comment below! Both of these slings are currently available for purchase @Mamissima on-line and in store. www.mamissima.co.uk

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Don't Forget Dad

It's Father's Day on Sunday 15th June, which means breakfast in bed, as much World Cup coverage as is humanly possible, homemade cards and gifts - lots of gifts.

Forget buying him socks again this year. Instead, head to Mamissima and peruse our small but perfectly formed range of Father's Day treats.

Our heirloom quality sterling silver cufflinks are the perfect gift for the man who has everything. Available in two styles - tag and circular - they can be personalised with your children's names, date of birth or initials of your choice. Prices start at £90.

If he'd prefer something a little more quirky, why not choose our original 1950s Scrabble Tile Cufflinks? A timeless classic that can be personalised with Dad's initials, these are a snip at only £24.95.

Keep keys safe with Mamissima's beautiful sterling silver Papa keyring featuring a mini tag and maxi tag that can be engraved with your children's names on one side and dates of birth on the other. Available in two styles, prices start at £100.

Or make a lasting impression with our Baby Art Magic box, which contains everything you need to make a cast of your little one's hands or feet - a great gift that he can treasure forever. £14.99.

Happy Mother’s Day from Mamissima

Motherhood is a very precious gift. From the day your baby is born to the day they fly the nest, the bond between a mother and child is one like no other.

On Sunday 29^th March, Mums the world over are revered, celebrated and thanked for the important job they do. And we have a hand-picked selection of special gifts that are perfect for every Mum.

Our beautiful personalised celebration necklaces (prices vary) are made from sterling silver, semi precious stones and can include a variety of tag charms etched with your children’s names. Or you may prefer our silver-plated Chiming Heart Necklace (£32) or Chiming Egg Neckalce (£36). New in-store, these are fast becoming a best-seller at Mamissima. We also sell personalised sterling silver Keyrings (£100) that can have up to eight characters printed on each charm.

If you prefer to spend Mother’s Day relaxing, why not pamper yourself with one of our 100% Organic Plant Wax Therapy Candles. Available in four soothing fragrances: Lavender, Rose & Geranium, Champagne & Pink Grapefruit, Rosemary & Thyme and Wild Fig & Grape (large £13.99, small £5), these candles are perfect for helping you relax and re-balance. 

Happy Mother’s Day!

Toys, Treats, Parties and Pocket Money

At Mamissima we pride ourselves on sourcing great quality toys and games that are as individual as your child. We seek out the best products on the market, offering customers a wide range of educational, eco-friendly and interactive toys at competitive prices.

If, like us, mega toyshops are your idea of hell, Mamissima is the perfect place to come and browse and buy. We don’t sell toys that will only last for a few weeks before being sent off to a landfill site somewhere – we only sell products we’d like our own children to play with, that are kind on the pocket, and on the planet.

  

Best sellers include our brightly coloured Tugboat Bath Toy (£13.20), made from 100% recycled plastic milk bottles, with a spout and handle to scoop and pour water at bath time. Mini adventurers will adore our Farm And Wild Animal Plush Masks (£6.20) that will transform them into an elegant elephant, brave bear, tremendous tiger or leaping leopard.

 

If your little girl’s dollies need a home, our Fabric Doll’s Play House (£54) is the perfect place for them to rest their heads, and our eco-friendly Rainbow Stacker (£10) is a favourite with babies and toddlers, teaching them hand to eye co-ordination, shape recognition, colour matching and creativity.

We’ve also been listening to our customers and are making a few changes in-store. Look out for our brand new Party Bag service and range of Pocket Money toys that will land in-store shortly – perfect for smaller budgets, but just as stylish, excellent value for money and the same fantastic quality you’ve come to expect from Brighton’s best independent boutique for mothers, babies and children. Hold tight, it’s going to be toy-tastic.

Browse our full range of toys here.

Shoe Heaven at Mamissima

You’re never too young to start a shoe collection and at Mamissima we have a wide range of gorgeous shoes that are perfect for little feet.

The Vivienne Westwood for Melissa collaboration - available exclusively at Mamissima - has given rise to a glorious collection of Mini Melissa shoes. Choose from brightly coloured pumps and Mary-Janes that come in a variety of quirky, eye-catching styles that will look fabulous on mini fashionistas. Perfect for the upcoming party season, every little girl should own a pair of these.

Made from 100% recyclable plastic by a socially and environmentally friendly company, Mini Melissa shoes are the choice of eco-conscious families who care about fashion and the environment. Prices start at £30. Browse our full collection here.

Super cute, super cosy Collegien Slipper Socks will keep tiny feet snug and warm through the cold winter months. Made from Egyptian cotton by the fifth generation of a French family in one of the last surviving French textile factories, the perforated, breathable, non-slip slippers bring a touch of brilliance to bedtime.

Stripy, spotty and bursting with colour, every little boy or girl needs a pair of these slippers in their wardrobe this winter. £19.99. Browse our full collection here.

Make it personal with Mamissima

When Carrie Bradshaw and the Sex and the City girls first hit our screens in 1998, women swooned over their wardrobes, coveted their lifestyle and dreamed of being transported to the razzle dazzle of New York City. Some might say Carrie was responsible for starting the personalised jewellery trend, which saw women the world over rushing to wear their name on a necklace.

We like to think we’re trendsetters at Mamissima too. In fact, our personalised necklaces by Chambers & Beau were some of the first on sale in Sussex and are still one of our top selling items. The stunning sterling silver necklaces feature tag, disc and gold plated Amour D’or heart charms, all clustered together with semi-precious stones of your choice. Add your name and the names of your little ones to create a bespoke piece of jewellery that will last a lifetime. Prices vary, ask in-store for more details or visit our website.

If it's a contemporary but traditional gift you're after, perhaps to accessorise your child's room or to give to a friend, our personalised Monday's Child Rhyme Print is the gift for you. The text 'Welcome to the world (child's name)' is written in black ink underneath the rhyme. All set on a cream background and finished off in a simple, classic white frame, this is a unique gift that can be treasured forever. Simply provide us with the name of the child and day of the week they were born - we'll do the rest. £15, framed.

Our very own Brighton-based designer has also created a selection of personalised products, available exclusively at Mamissima:

Vintage Name Prints make a fantastic gift. Tell us your child’s name and we will create a personalised print with a gorgeous poem just for them, based on their favourite pass times, colours and best qualities. The text style comes from old Victorian children’s books and the images are taken from 1970s American impressionist children’s illustrations, influenced by cowboys and Hollywood starlets. From £17.99.

From Amelia to Zoe and Ade to Zackary – and everything in between – let our artist create a piece of art that will look gorgeous in any little boy or girl’s bedroom. Our personalised Baby Name Prints are not just beautiful and individual but also educational. If your child’s name begins with a ‘C’, the print will feature an array of carefully hand-drawn illustrations of objects that begin with the same letter. From £17.99.

If you’d like to purchase any of the above, pop into Mamissima to browse our range of personalised products or visit our website. We’re sure Carrie would approve.