Timeless classics .....

What's on your little one's Christmas list for Santa this year? Inevitably it will include lots of plastic, lots of 'batteries required', and at least a few things that you personally regard as 'tat'! As parents, we get swamped with all sorts of toys, games and gadgets that we simply don't want to buy for all of the above reasons, and because we know that they simply won't last and will probably break after countless throws, pushes and pulls. That's why we, here at Mamissima, look really hard to bring you beautiful, traditional, often wooden or fabric toys and games that will stand the test of time, can get handed down, will give endless hours of play, and won't look out of place in your beautiful home if you haven't got time to tidy up! Our selection falls under 3 categories, 'Traditional Toys', 'Novelty Toys' and 'Soft Toys'. There is lots to choose from, for boys and girls, and we think parents will be rather pleased with them too! Remember, orders over £50 receive free delivery!

Snug as a bug ....

We might be getting our winter warmers on and wrapping up cosy but what about baby?! Whether it's a little pramsuit, stroller blanket, extra cosy sleeping bag, hand crochet blanket for the nursery, or a beautiful embroidered quilt, we have all aspects of snug comfort completely covered. Not only are these things all essential for your little ones but they also make beautiful gifts for newborns. And remember, all on-line orders over £50 qualify for free delivery!

Winter Warmers ..... & 20% off!

It's getting chilly! Really chilly, and the nights are drawing in, now is the time to get cosy and find some really lovely key pieces which will see you through what looks to be a long winter. We have some great pieces for cosy comfort and wrapping up warm. A winter coat is essential and unfortunately you simply can't get away with last years coat if your bump is a good 6 months on, take a look at these http://www.mamissima.co.uk/acatalog/Maternity_Coats.html. A long cardigan is a great cover-up, hugely versatile and a great comfort, we love this one http://www.mamissima.co.uk/acatalog/Long_Grey_Cardigan.html. And if you only get one more key winter piece, we think it should be our fabulous Jeggings by Faire Dodo which will go with absolutely anything, which is a good thing because they're so comfortable, you'll never want to take them off! If you can pop in and see us on Friday evening, 5-8pm, we are offering 20% off everything, including all of the above! 82 North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD.

Start as you mean to go on ... Go Green Baby

Here in Brighton, being very 'Green', we're quite big on Organic Cotton. However, if you're still one of the many who has never tried it, or made the switch completely, then maybe this is the season for you to give it a try? Let us introduce you to one of our best-selling labels, Green Baby. Green Baby are the leading eco friendly baby and children's brand on the market and they offer a range of natural, organic and environmentally fiendly products for babies and young children. Take a look at some of the gorgeous new baby clothes for Autumn/Winter http://www.mamissima.co.uk/acatalog/Boy.html , featuring great fun colours, stripes, stars, appliques prints, all lovingly made for your most precious possessions. And just so you appreciate exactly how lovingly the clothes have been made .... Green Baby produce all of their organic cotton children's clothing and organic cotton baby bedding at Assisi Garments in South India, a member of the World Fair Trade Organization.

This community project, managed by the Sisters of Assisi, runs a school for deaf girls and the organic clothing factory was set up to provide jobs for them when they finish their education. It now provides them with a place to live, all their meals and a fair wage.

In the eleven years Green Baby have been providing regular orders for organic kid's clothing all year round, the factory has been able to expand from the original 12 girls to a team of 200. All of the cotton Green Baby uses has been certified 100% organic by GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) which is an internationally recognised governing body working to guarantee the integrity of organic agriculture.

'Fair trade' is about being fair to the people we trade with to get our products on shelves. That means that everyone in the supply chain, from the cotton farmers to the pattern cutters and everyone in between can bank on the fact that they will be supported, that they will be paid a fair wage, enjoy tea breaks, proper sanitation and work in pleasant and clean environments. It also means that we pay them the kind of prices for their products that enable them to plan for their families and future.

Go for Organic Cotton with Green Baby ... your baby will feel good and you will feel good, everyone's a winner!

Special finds .....

Each season our job gets a little bit harder if we're to keep our promise of bringing you new, exciting and unusual things - products you can't find on the high-street which are really unique and special. So we are very excited to show off one of our latest finds; a wonderful collection of tins and magnetic boards which make gorgeous and original gifts. Featuring quirky and old-fashioned designs, the tins are available in various sizes and can be used to store small toys, keepsakes or little nic-nacs. The magnetic boards look stunning on a wall holding your little one's masterpiece paintings, photo's or special cards. We know you love them in our Brighton boutique, as they're flying out the door, so we thought we'd offer them on-line too! www.mamissima.co.uk

Exciting News ...

We are very excited to announce the opening of Mamissima Mother & Child WellBeing Clinic! Located above our boutique in Brighton's North Laines, Mamissima Mother & Child WellBeing Clinic will offer the following treatments and therapies suitable for pregnancy;

Aromatherapy Massage for Pregnancy £45
Shiatsu Pregnancy Massage £40
Reflexology for Pregnancy £40
Baby Reflexology £65 (for 3 sessions)
Hydrotherm Massage £45
Craniosacral Therapy for babies, mothers, mother&baby £30/£45/£55
Couples Preparation for Labour £60

A caring and peaceful environment to indulge and enjoy some wonderful therapies and improve general wellbeing for you and baby. Now Open! For further information see www.mamissima.co.uk and for appointments call 01273 626676.

Mes enfants sont tres chic ....

We are delighted to be stocking one of France's most beloved and finest labels, Petit Bateau.

Petit Bateau is France's most famous childrens brand and definitely a favourite amongst all French mothers for the very high quality and comfort of its childrenswear range: from underwear to pyjamas in cotton terry and stretchy material, to tee shirts, pants and skirts. Their soft fabrics offer freedom of movement and their designs reflect French chic, making them the preferred choice in baby clothes for boys and girls. At the beginning of the 70's Petit Bateau invented the very famous milleraies, "colored" stripes which can be "boiled in the wash". In 1990 Petit bateau brought together wool and cotton: the softness of cotton on the skin and the warmth of wool ideal during the winter.

Petit bateau was created over 115 years ago in Troyes in Champagne by Pierre Valton. The first underpants were launched in 1918 when he cuts off the legs of some long johns his son was wearing to provide him greater comfort. The name "petit Bateau" was apparently given when two years later, Pierre Valton heard his son singing "Maman, les p'tits bateaux qui vont sur l'eau ont-ils des jambes?..." ("Mommy, do the little boats on the sea have legs?"). Petit bateau stores are spread all over the worlds including Japan, Germany, Italy, Belgium, London and the US. In 2005 when the new logo was launched 180 boutiques were to be revamped.

Anyway, enough of the history lesson ... take a look here at some of what we think are this seasons most chic styles.

The Denim trend

This season, to be on trend, you need to be wearing denim. And here at Mamissima we are not one to miss out and compromise our fashion style simply because we have a bump! So we have 2 choices of denim style for you, as well as all the usual fabulous maternity jeans we regularly stock. The Verona Range from Noppies has a dress (pictured) and a cute little skirt. Both pieces are in a gorgeously soft lightweight cotton, offering ultimate comfort and great lines as they hang beautifully. The dress is a great wardobe update for now, will look great with tights and boots, and the skirt will be great for skipping around in flip-flops later in the season. Both available in store in Brighton or on-line http://www.mamissima.co.uk/ . All we need now is some sunshine.

New Collections .....Nurtured by Nature

Our new season collections are now arriving every week, making us long for warmer Spring days! The new season from one of our favourite, and best-selling baby labels, Nurtured by Nature, is full of beautifully soft pastel shades in the purest of cotton. This Stripe Dress is gorgeously simple and is part of the Cocoon Cotton range which also includes rompers, snugglesuits, jackets and tops. The cotton is pure and grown naturally. It doesn’t contain any chemicals and it’s hypoallergenic, meaning it doesn’t irritate sensitive skin or cause allergies or asthma. Available in a variety of sizes from newborn through to 12months.

Buy on-line http://www.mamissima.co.uk/acatalog/New_Season.html or at the boutique in Brighton; Mamissima Mother & Child, 82 North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD 01273 626676.