Baby Goes Retro Journal

Welcome to the Baby Goes Retro Journal, your go-to resource for all things baby! Whether you're a new parent or seeking trusted advice, we offer essential tips to help support you through parenthood. Our blog covers everything from baby clothes to kids clothes and more, including our most-loved organic baby clothing, to support you every step of the way.

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colorful organic kids socks
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The Smaller Labels We Stock: Villervalla, Lillster and Pride Socks
Most of what gets talked about at Baby Goes Retro is the bigger names: DUNS Sweden, Frugi, Kite, Blade and Rose. But tucked in among those ranges are a few... Read more...
Toddler in Smafolk dungarees
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Smafolk Baby & Kids Clothes Australia: Playful Scandi Brand Spotlight
Smafolk is a small, tightly curated Danish print edit at Baby Goes Retro, from tennis rackets to race cars, all organic cotton and shipped Australia-wide from Victoria. Read more...
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Danefae Baby & Kids Clothes Australia: Scandi Style Brand Spotlight
Danefae is a Danish heritage brand known for its bold Viking tee graphics. Baby Goes Retro is the Australian stockist, shipping the range Australia-wide from Victoria. Read more...
Kidswear Fashion Trends Australian Parents Are Actually Buying in 2026
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Kidswear Fashion Trends Australian Parents Are Actually Buying in 2026
Trend reports for kidswear fashion often describe what is happening on runways or in lookbooks, which is not particularly useful if you are trying to work out what to actually... Read more...
The Scandi Kids Fashion Trend Australian Parents Are Loving
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The Scandi Kids Fashion Trend Australian Parents Are Loving
If you have noticed more baby and toddler clothing in bold, graphic prints turning up on Australian playgrounds lately, you are not imagining it. Scandinavian kidswear brands have been steadily... Read more...
Peter Rabbit Baby Clothes Australia: The Beatrix Potter Collection Worth Knowing About
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Peter Rabbit Baby Clothes Australia: The Beatrix Potter Collection Worth Knowing About
Most character prints on kids clothes have a shelf life of about one school term. Peter Rabbit has been around since 1902, and he is not going anywhere. That staying... Read more...
Kite Organic Baby Clothes Australia: Nature-Inspired and Built to Last
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Kite Organic Baby Clothes Australia: Nature-Inspired and Built to Last
Some clothing brands make things that look good. Kite makes things that last. This UK organic brand has been producing GOTS-certified children's clothing since 2002, and over two decades has... Read more...
Slugs and Snails Tights Australia: The Kids Tights That Are Actually Fun
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Slugs and Snails Tights Australia: The Kids Tights That Are Actually Fun
Most kids tights are beige, navy, or a shade of white that lasts approximately one morning before becoming beige anyway. Slugs and Snails decided to do something different, and the... Read more...
Toby Tiger Australia: The Ethical UK Brand With Prints That Tell a Story
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Toby Tiger Australia: The Ethical UK Brand With Prints That Tell a Story
If you have ever spotted a child in a bright striped shirt with a tiny tractor that lifts to reveal a hidden scene underneath, you have probably seen Toby Tiger... Read more...
The Best European Baby Clothing Brands You Can Buy in Australia
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The Best European Baby Clothing Brands You Can Buy in Australia
European baby clothing brands operate by a different set of rules. The fabrics are GOTS-certified organic cotton, the dyes meet strict EU chemical safety standards, and the designs are built... Read more...
DUNS Sweden Australia: The Complete Guide to the Brand, the Prints and Where to Buy
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DUNS Sweden Australia: The Complete Guide to the Brand, the Prints and Where to Buy
DUNS Sweden is a Swedish childrenswear brand that has developed a genuinely devoted following among parents who care about both organic credentials and design quality. The brand is not widely... Read more...
Pals Socks Australia: The Mismatched Kids Socks Worth Collecting
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Pals Socks Australia: The Mismatched Kids Socks Worth Collecting
Some socks are just socks. Pals Socks are something else entirely. Each pair features two different designs that are made to go together: a donut on one foot, ice cream... Read more...