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Some Serious Baby Style And Win £30 To Spend On Happyology Childrenswear

February 10, 2016 by Molly 153 Comments

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Anyone who knows me will testify to the fact I have a serious weakness for cute baby and kids’ clothes. I can happily go weeks without buy new togs for myself, but show me a sweet outfit for one of my daughters and I’m yours. It’s one of the main reasons I avoid shopping trips (even to second hand shops), because even if I just go to browse I can’t be trusted not to come back with at least one tiny item for one of the girls. So it’s no surprise I was an immediate fan as soon as I discovered Happyology Childrenswear – and you can discover them too with a £30 voucher to spend on the site if you win the competition at the end of this post!

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I love designs that are bold, bright and a little bit different. The new Garden Collection from Happyology is all that and more. From cute collar detailing to colourful ditsy floral prints, the range has a contemporary overall look, with a vintage twist.

Inspired by the first blooms of spring, the collection’s hand-printed florals and pure, soft cotton and jersey fabrics are the perfect antidote to the grey weather outside. They’re fresh, bright and (possibly most importantly when it comes to babies), incredibly soft and comfortable.

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We were sent the Layered Floral Cardigan (£30), Floral Trim Leggings (£15), Floral Smocked Blouse (£30) and Collar Cardigan (£20). The prices are all very reasonable, especially when you consider that many of the items are 100% cotton and feature lots of detailing like pockets, collars, floral trim and buttons. This is a key part of the Happyology brand’s story – they offer high-quality design and luxury materials without the big price tag.

As much as I love baby clothes I know they get grown out of pretty quickly, so I’m not keen on spending a fortune on them. Equally, I want things that will last so they can be passed on to friends’ babies. I don’t want stuff that will break and end up in the bin – there’s enough of that in landfill already. Although I buy quite a few pre-loved items, it’s nice to splash out on new things occasionally, but when I do I want them to be made to last, which the Happyology clothes are, which pleases me.

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Each of the items are classic with a modern twist, which pretty much sums up the brand itself. All of the Happyology clothes are designed to be versatile, to keep up with busy little lives. Baby Girl is on the move constantly at the moment, so it’s really important she has clothes that don’t restrict her play. And like most toddlers I know, she’s a wriggler when it comes to getting dressed, so these clothes were a treat because they just pulled on. No fiddly tights or tricky poppers in awkward places. Win.

I love that the clothes are available in a wide range of ages – something I can’t always find as a mum of two girls who are four years apart in age. At the weekend the girls often like to be dressed in matching or co-ordinating outfits (my 5 year old tends to be the driving force of this!) and the Garden Collection goes right up to the age of 7, making the matchy-matchy thing possible.

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Both the looks would both make a great toddler party outfit because they detailing on the trim, collar and floral flashes makes them smart, yet the soft cotton and jersey fabric makes them really comfortable and easy to play in. They’re a great compromise between smart and casual.

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The cardigan is also a brilliant buy for that awkward in-between season, when it’s too hot for coats but too cold for long-sleeved t’shirts. The fleecy lining of the cardy makes it cosy, yet it’s thin enough to mean Baby Girl wouldn’t get overheated even when she was running around at the park.

WIN £30 TO SPEND AT HAPPYOLOGY CLOTHING COMPANY!

To be in with a chance to win £30 to spend at Happyology Clothing Company simply leave a comment on this post and tell me which is your favourite item from the brand’s new Garden Collection range. For an extra entry, tweet about the competition:

“I’ve entered to #win with @Happyology – you can enter too at @mollyjforbes: [LINK TO POST]”

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  ** Thanks to Happyology Clothing Company for working with me on this post. For more information about how I work with brands check out my Work With Me page. Check out Happyology on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest for more cute kids style inspiration.  

Competition Terms and conditions:

 

The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 and over only. The promoter is Happyology Clothing Company 53 Hill Brow, Hove, BN3 6DD, The winner will receive one £30 voucher to spend at Happyology Clothing Company. There is no cash alternative. The competition is open from 12am 11th February 2016 to 12am 29th February 2016. The winner will be notified via email within 7 days of this competition closing. If the winner does not respond to the notification email within 48 hours a new winner will be picked. Winners will be picked at random and the promoter reserves the right to disqualify entrants who have not met the entry criteria. Entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

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Comments

  1. claire little says

    February 28, 2016 at 11:31 pm

    the Berry bow dress

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  2. katrina walsh says

    February 28, 2016 at 11:25 pm

    the Berry bow dress

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  3. ellie spider says

    February 28, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    I like the berry bow dress

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  4. Claire Ward says

    February 28, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    The collar cardigan

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  5. Maureen Millward says

    February 28, 2016 at 10:51 pm

    Berry Bow dress

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  6. Maureen Millward says

    February 28, 2016 at 10:51 pm

    Berry Bow dress

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  7. David Price says

    February 28, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    BABY GIRL PINK PYJAMAS SET

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  8. Julie says

    February 28, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    I love the pink pyjama set!

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  9. Lani Nash says

    February 28, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    I love the Berry Bow dress

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  10. Jodie W says

    February 28, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    The berry bow dress is very cute

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  11. Keshia Esgate says

    February 28, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    the mini floral sleepsuit is sweet!

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  12. Anneka Hulse says

    February 28, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    The Mini Floral Sleeping Bag

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  13. Lucy Carter says

    February 28, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    I love the floral stocked blouse

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  14. Rebecca Powell says

    February 28, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    I love the Berry Bow dress

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  15. Kristy Brown says

    February 28, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    I love the stretch denim dungarees

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  16. Pauline Hill says

    February 28, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    the beautiful Berry Bow Dress

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  17. Meena H says

    February 28, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    Actually the whole collection is gorgeous!

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  18. Ali Thorpe says

    February 28, 2016 at 7:16 pm

    I like the Collared cardigan, cosy and cute.

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  19. Maria P says

    February 28, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    Berry Bow dress, I love the colour

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  20. pauline black says

    February 28, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    Loving the collar cardigan

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  21. michelle jenkins says

    February 28, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    The berry bow dress is super cute x

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  22. Claire Willmer says

    February 28, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    The berry bow dress and collared cardigan are my favourites x

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  23. Kirsty Woods says

    February 28, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    BERRY BOW DRESS

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  24. Dolly A says

    February 28, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    i LIKE THE SLEEPING BAG

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  25. jackie curran says

    February 28, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    The berry bow dress is so cute

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  26. gemma hendry says

    February 28, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    berry bow dress is beautiful

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  27. Charmian Filewood says

    February 28, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    The Berry Bow dress is very cute, love it

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  28. Nancy Bradford says

    February 28, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    I think the Collar Cardigan is really sweet and pretty. – See more at: http://www.freefromfarmhouse.co.uk/competitions/favourite-things-bakeit-freefrom-giveaway/#comment-15745

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  29. Emma Whittaker says

    February 28, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    I love the MINI FLORAL SLEEPING BAG 🙂

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  30. Jackie ONeill says

    February 28, 2016 at 11:25 am

    I love the floral cardigan, tweeted @JackieMONeill

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  31. Leanne Bell says

    February 28, 2016 at 10:56 am

    I love the Berry Bow dress. Shared on Twitter 🙂 https://twitter.com/supastar1501/status/703896030794924032 x

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  32. jessica cook says

    February 28, 2016 at 10:34 am

    I Love the stretch denim dungarees

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  33. Lynsey Buchanan says

    February 28, 2016 at 1:08 am

    I like the Floral Smocked Blouse

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  34. Caroline Blaza says

    February 27, 2016 at 10:36 pm

    I like the mini floral sleepsuit. x

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  35. esther james says

    February 27, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    Unfortunately their website is down, but I really like the floral layered cardigan that you feature in the post

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  36. Katie Walker says

    February 27, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    I love the Layered flower Cardigan

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  37. carys thorp says

    February 27, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    MINI FLORAL SLEEPING BAG

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  38. Allan Fullarton says

    February 27, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    Love the Berry Bow dress.

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  39. Jo McPherson says

    February 27, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    Love the stretch denim dungarees

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  40. Teresa Lee says

    February 27, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    The Berry Bow Dress

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  41. Alex Brownlee says

    February 27, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    i love the Berry Bow dress

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  42. Lisa Pond says

    February 27, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    Floral smocked blouse 🙂

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  43. Anthea Holloway says

    February 27, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    I love the Berry Bow Dress – http://www.happyology.uk/girl/dresses-body-dresses/berry-bow-dress.html

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  44. Sarah D says

    February 27, 2016 at 7:42 am

    LOVE the layered floral cardigan. Absolutely gorgeous x x

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  45. Matt McAndrew says

    February 27, 2016 at 1:39 am

    The Collar Cardigan

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  46. Helen Porter says

    February 26, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    the two piece velvet pyjamas

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  47. Aleksandra Wojslaw says

    February 26, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    BABY GIRL FLORAL 3 PIECE GIFT SET is lovely 🙂

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  48. Hayley Colburn says

    February 25, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    I really love the Berry Bow Dress

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  49. Rachel green says

    February 25, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    The dungarees

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  50. Adrian Bold says

    February 25, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    The berry bow dress

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  51. Barbara Handley says

    February 25, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    Berry Bow Dress

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  52. Dawn Brodribb says

    February 25, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    Baby Girl Floral 3 Piece Gift Set

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  53. rebecca nisbet says

    February 25, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    i adore the Collar Cardigan

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  54. Rachel Butler says

    February 25, 2016 at 10:54 am

    I love the Baby Girl Floral 3 Piece Gift Set! It’s so beautiful!

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  55. Sarah Brokenshire says

    February 25, 2016 at 10:43 am

    I love the mini floral sleeping bag xx

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  56. Rachel Butterworth says

    February 24, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    The Collar Cardigan is so sweet.

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  57. Alan Howe says

    February 24, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    The Mini Floral Sleeping Bag would be great for my new granddaughter

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  58. gemma brown says

    February 24, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    the little floral sun hat is very sweet

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  59. fozia Akhtar says

    February 24, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    The berry bow dress

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  60. Ruth Goddard says

    February 24, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    Berry Bow dress

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  61. Danielle Cresswell says

    February 24, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    The floral sun hat

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  62. Pat Healy says

    February 24, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    Love the whole range

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  63. hannah rachel welsh says

    February 24, 2016 at 5:06 pm

    The floral smocked blouse – so cute!

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  64. sharon martin says

    February 24, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    FLORAL SMOCKED BLOUSE

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  65. Carly M says

    February 24, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    The berry bow dress

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  66. Susan B says

    February 24, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    The Baby Girl Flora 3 Piece Gift Set is my favourite buy from the range.

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  67. Andrew Tanner says

    February 24, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    the min floral sleeping bag

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  68. Rich Tyler says

    February 24, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    berry bow dress

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  69. Terri Mathewson says

    February 24, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    favourite is the berry bow dress, cute!

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  70. Carla Eastwood says

    February 24, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    I love the berry bow dress xx

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  71. kate andrews says

    February 24, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    I think the stretch denim dungarees are so cute!

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  72. Faye Bennett says

    February 24, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    The Berry bow dress is lovely for a little girl !

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  73. Bridget Heather says

    February 24, 2016 at 11:31 am

    I Love the collar cardigan!!!

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  74. Kat Lucas says

    February 24, 2016 at 11:27 am

    BERRY BOW DRESS

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  75. Penny H says

    February 24, 2016 at 8:11 am

    I love the collar cardigan the best although it’s all very pretty!

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  76. Barbara Knight says

    February 24, 2016 at 7:43 am

    The floral smocked blouse is lovely and would go with so many outfits.

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  77. Isabelle Smith says

    February 24, 2016 at 12:44 am

    Berry Bow dress ;cute!!

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  78. Stephanie Tsang says

    February 23, 2016 at 10:28 pm

    I love the berry bow dress. So cute.

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  79. Leila Benhamida says

    February 23, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    Love the Floral Smoked Blouse

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  80. Annette Oliver says

    February 23, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    The berry bow dress

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  81. Caroline H says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:41 pm

    I love the Collar Cardigan.

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  82. Stacey Carnell says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    MINI FLORAL SLEEPING BAG

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  83. Ashleigh Allan says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    I like the Berry Bow Dress

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  84. Zoe G says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    I like the collar cardigan

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  85. Fiona B says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:20 pm

    Collar Cardigan

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  86. Siobhan Davis says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:16 pm

    I love the BABY GIRL FLORAL 2 PIECE GIFT SET its gorgeous 🙂 Thanks so much for the chance x

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  87. Lauren Hickson says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    The berry bow dress! Gorgeous!

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  88. Corinne Henson says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    I love the floral smock blouse,so pretty

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  89. leanne weir says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:03 pm

    the Berry bow dress is gorgeous

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  90. kate philpott says

    February 23, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    love the two piece velvet pyjamas

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  91. Marycarol says

    February 23, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    Love the collar cardigan

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  92. Layla Thomas says

    February 23, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    Love the floral 2 piece set, beautiful colours.

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  93. Ruby Spiteri says

    February 23, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    floral smocked blouse.

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  94. Ariadni says

    February 23, 2016 at 11:13 am

    The 3 piece floral set is wonderful, as the rest of the collection!

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  95. Tara says

    February 22, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    Absoloutly LOVE the mini floral blanket!

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  96. Diane Radford says

    February 21, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    Love the Collar Cardigan.

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  97. lynn heath says

    February 21, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    The Berry Bow dress is super cute!

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  98. Keith Hunt says

    February 21, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    Collar Cardigan

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  99. Donna Browne says

    February 21, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    Berry Bow Dress

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  100. Lara Latchem says

    February 21, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    Love the mini floral sleeping bag

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  101. Emily Henderson says

    February 21, 2016 at 10:05 am

    What a cute collection – love the BABY GIRL FLORAL 3 PIECE GIFT SET

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  102. MANDY DOHERTY says

    February 20, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    Layered Floral Cardigan

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  103. Nat thomason says

    February 20, 2016 at 4:23 am

    Berry bow dress is lush

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  104. Falon says

    February 18, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    I love the Berry Bow dress, so cute.

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  105. Katie skeoch says

    February 17, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    The mini floral sleepsuit

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  106. olivia kirby says

    February 15, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    The Berry Bow dress is gorgeous!

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  107. Claire Sutherland says

    February 14, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    The 3 piece baby girl gift set is cute x

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  108. Laura Pritchard says

    February 14, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    I love the Berry Bow Dress

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  109. Hayley says

    February 14, 2016 at 10:52 am

    Everything it’s all beautiful xx

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  110. Donna W says

    February 13, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    The mini floral sleeping bag is really pretty.

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  111. Nicola Morris says

    February 13, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    The floral smock blouse is clown with the floral trim leggings!

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  112. hazel murphy says

    February 13, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    mini floral sleeping bag

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  113. betony bennett says

    February 13, 2016 at 9:57 am

    The Berry Bow dress 🙂

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  114. Ruth Harwood says

    February 13, 2016 at 9:27 am

    loving the berry bow dress xx

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  115. Amanda says

    February 12, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    I love everything! especially the collar cardigan

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  116. Samantha O'D says

    February 12, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    The collar cardigan is so cute

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  117. MAggie Ali says

    February 12, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    I’m in love with the Collar Cardigan!

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  118. amy p says

    February 12, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    berry bow dress

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  119. Angela treadway says

    February 12, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    I love the berry bow dress x

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  120. Julie Ward says

    February 12, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    The floral two piece

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  121. laura stewart says

    February 12, 2016 at 9:52 am

    i like the COLLAR CARDIGAN x

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  122. Kerry-Ann Pope says

    February 12, 2016 at 9:18 am

    I love the mini floral sleeping bag

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  123. sarah bramble says

    February 12, 2016 at 9:02 am

    I love the collar cardi – my grand daughter would look super cute in it!

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  124. Natalie Crossan says

    February 12, 2016 at 12:09 am

    The collar cardigan xx

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  125. Kelly L says

    February 11, 2016 at 11:18 pm

    Mini floral sleeping bag!

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  126. Laura Nice says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:52 pm

    COLLAR CARDIGAN is very cute x

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  127. claire woods says

    February 11, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    Collar Cardigan

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  128. Victoria Mylittlel says

    February 11, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    i like collar cardigan looks super cute

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  129. winnie says

    February 11, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    i love the BERRY BOW DRESS

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  130. Sheila Hodgson says

    February 11, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    The floral smocked blouse

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  131. Jess Powell (Babi a Fi) says

    February 11, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    The collar cardigan is adorable x

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  132. Patrycja says

    February 11, 2016 at 6:46 pm

    Floral smocked blouse must be my favourite 🙂

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  133. Michaela Hannah says

    February 11, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    Love the gorgeous Mini floral sleeping bag

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  134. Nicki Evans says

    February 11, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    I like the berry bow dress.

    Reply
  135. Michelle O'Neill says

    February 11, 2016 at 6:19 pm

    the Berry Bow Dress is so pretty

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  136. Jacki says

    February 11, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    This is such a cute wee outfit..perfect gift idea too. http://www.happyology.uk/garden-collection/baby-girl-floral-2-pieces-gift-set.html

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  137. Rebecca Howells (@PeanutHog) says

    February 11, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    The jersey pyjama top in stone blue is a lovely colour. The whole range looks good!

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  138. tracy sinclair says

    February 11, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    The Berry Bow Dress is my favourite x

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  139. lindsey stuart says

    February 11, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    Aww I love the plum coloured collar cardigan it is very pretty

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  140. aaron broad says

    February 11, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    hard to pick, I would be giving this to a friend at work so they would be choosing

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  141. Jackie Dawson says

    February 11, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    Love these http://www.happyology.uk/garden-collection/baby-girl-pink-pyjamas-set.html

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  142. claire griffiths says

    February 11, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    BABY GIRL PINK PYJAMAS SET

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  143. Susan lloyd says

    February 11, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    My daughter would look so cute iN the berry bow dress!

    Reply
  144. Jessica steele says

    February 11, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    The mini floral sleepsuit is lovely

    Reply
  145. kim neville says

    February 11, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    I like the COLLAR CARDIGAN

    Reply
  146. karen hill says

    February 11, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    Love the stretch denim dungarees x

    Reply
  147. Tracy Nixon says

    February 11, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    I love the Berry Bow dress! So sweet!

    Reply
  148. Martina Pichova says

    February 11, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    I love the Berry Bow dress – it would be perfect for special occasions.

    Reply
  149. Isabel O says

    February 11, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    It’s all lovely but my favourite is the floral smocked blouse. 🙂

    Reply
  150. Emma wellman says

    February 11, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    I have seen a lot of things I love on this sight and can’t actually decide which ones I like best I like everything x

    Reply
  151. Laura says

    February 11, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    Love the Berry bow dress – would be very cute to get matching ones for my toddler and baby girl! ????

    Reply
  152. iain maciver says

    February 11, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    everything

    Reply
  153. Emma walters says

    February 11, 2016 at 7:27 am

    love the MINI FLORAL SLEEPING BAG

    Reply

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[Image description: Molly sits in her office with her hands covering her mouth. On the back of one hand is written “Not bossing it”. She is wearing a pink boiler suit with a black and white top underneath. She has pink leopard print earrings on and her hair is tied back.]
This was taken at the start of half term, when the This was taken at the start of half term, when the kids were still enthusiastic about going for a walk. 1,705 walks around the same bit of countryside later... not so much 😬 
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If you’re struggling to get your kids motivated to move their body at the moment, go gentle. You’re not alone. Bad weather coupled with boredom coupled with the lure of screens is a heady recipe for lethargy - and that’s just me! 
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Seriously though, remember: all movement is valid. Even if it’s just a ten minute @cosmickids sesh or a little kitchen disco, it all counts. And if it comes from a place of enjoyment and fun, kids (and adults!) are going to be far more likely to want to get involved.
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What joyful movement activities are your kids enjoying right now (if any?!)?
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[Image description: Molly and her two daughters are standing in a field. They’re wearing colourful wellies, holding hands and smiling.]
I founded a social enterprise 😵 . Introducing: I founded a social enterprise 😵
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Introducing: @bodyhappyorg 🎉
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We are a Community Interest Company dedicated to promoting positive body image in children. We help adults help the kids in their care be friends with their bodies 🥰. 
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Through workshops and classes, digital and physical resources (both free and paid) we help parents, carers, teachers, youth leaders - and any adults who are ever around children - create body happy settings for kids to thrive in. 
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We launch officially next month with a beautiful new website and lots of resources which we’ll continually be adding to. In the meantime give us a follow at @bodyhappyorg - we start posting from today and our page has been designed as a free resource on its own! 
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I’m privileged to work alongside an incredible team of people on this. Shout-out to the original dream team @chelseacoxstrategist @amysnellingpt @effinitupfaye @lottie_storey @bodyconfidencecards_db @rachel_hobnobs & @aceandping 💕 LOVE YOU ALL! 💕
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[Image description: A blue square with yellow and white text which reads “the body happy org”. This is the logo for The Body Happy Organisation CIC]
Proof that I did wear clothes other than a tea-sta Proof that I did wear clothes other than a tea-stained hoodie and tracksuit bottoms at least once in the past month 😐
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[Image description: Molly is wearing pink dungarees with yellow buttons over a black rollneck long-sleeved top. She has a monochrome striped hairband on and her hair is pink. She is also wearing earrings with boobs on them. She looks very pleased, both with her earrings, the pink hair and the fact she’s not wearing sleepwear, for a change.]
A new report from the Education Policy Institute h A new report from the Education Policy Institute has concluded an obvious gender divide in the well-being of young adults. If you’d like to read more check out this article by Eleanor Peake in @newstatesman (I’ve linked to it in my Stories).
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Every week I get messages from parents and teachers concerned about the impact of social media on their kids’ body image. And of course, I couldn’t write a book about body image in kids and teens without covering social media - there’s a whole chapter in Body Happy Kids dedicated to the subject. 
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The thing is, social media isn’t going anywhere. And just like it can be a force for anxiety, shame and general angst it can be a force for good too. The trick is in knowing how to use it positively (and in holding the platforms to account for not moderating the spread of harmful viral trends and online abuse, and creating algorithms that deliberately create division and harm mental health... but that’s a story for another day). 
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But how can we expect our kids to have a handle on it when we, as adults, don’t ourselves? 
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I don’t believe the answer is to ban social media, but I don’t think kids should be given unfettered access to it either. 
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They need help navigating this stuff, learning about boundaries, developing media literacy skills so they can think critically about the content they’re consuming (just like many adults).
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And we also need to explore how we might be inadvertently contributing to the problem, perpetuating appearance ideals and creating a culture where kids learn it’s ok to body shame under the guise of health and to value each other based on the way they look.
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As ever, it’s complicated. I’d love to know what you think? What are some of the boundaries you have around social media in your house - both for yourself and your kids?
#BodyHappyKids 
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