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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Boy wearing organic shorts
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Shorts for Kids Sizes 3-9: Colourful Summer Options Beyond Babywear
Search "kids shorts Australia" and most results skew one of two ways: plain navy sports shorts for boys, or florals for girls, both usually stopping at toddler sizes. If you... Read more...
Girl wearing organic layers
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Layering for Big Kids: Jumpers, Long Sleeves and Easy Cooler-Weather Outfits (Sizes 2-9)
Baby Goes Retro's jumper range is small, so here is how to build cooler-weather layers for kids from 2 to 9 using our Blade & Rose hoodies and long sleeve... Read more...
Toddler in elastic-waist pants using potty chair
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Potty training clothes: the practical Australian guide
Discover the best potty training clothes for toddlers in Australia. Find elastic-waist pants and training options that empower your child to learn! Read more...
Kids colourful clothes
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Sizes 3 to 9: Fun, Colourful Clothes for Big Kids (Not Just Babies)
Baby Goes Retro stocks colourful, GOTS-certified organic cotton kids clothes in sizes 3 to 9, not just baby and toddler sizes, across Frugi, DUNS Sweden, Kite and Toby Tiger. Read more...
Toddler Leggings Australia: The Everyday Basic Worth Getting Right
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Toddler Leggings Australia: The Everyday Basic Worth Getting Right
Leggings do not get much credit as a category. They are not the outfit, they are the thing worn under or with the outfit, which is exactly why it is... Read more...
Toddler Boys Clothes: Colour Over Plain Navy and Grey
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Toddler Boys Clothes: Colour Over Plain Navy and Grey
Open any mainstream toddler boys rack and you will find three colours doing all the work: navy, grey, and khaki. Somewhere along the way, boyswear got sorted into a colour... Read more...
Dinosaur Costumes vs Everyday Dino Clothes: What Actually Gets Worn
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Dinosaur Costumes vs Everyday Dino Clothes: What Actually Gets Worn
Every parent of a dinosaur-obsessed toddler eventually searches for a dinosaur costume, usually for a birthday party, book week, or because the child in question has requested to be a... Read more...
Toddler Girls Clothes That Aren't Basic
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Toddler Girls Clothes That Aren't Basic
Walk into most toddler girls' sections and you will see the same three colours on repeat: blush pink, dusty lilac, and a slightly-off-white that gets described as "oatmeal." It is... Read more...
Dino Kidswear: The Baby and Toddler Dinosaur Clothes Actually Worth Buying
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Dino Kidswear: The Baby and Toddler Dinosaur Clothes Actually Worth Buying
Dinosaurs have been the most reliably popular print in children's clothing for decades and show no sign of stepping aside. Walk into any nursery in Australia and you will find... Read more...
Organic Toddler Dresses: Our Favourite Picks for Australian Kids
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Organic Toddler Dresses: Our Favourite Picks for Australian Kids
Organic Toddler Dresses Worth Dressing Up For A well-made organic cotton dress is one of those pieces that pulls together an outfit with almost no effort. For Australian toddlers and... Read more...
Dinosaur Baby Clothes: Our Favourite Organic Dino Picks for Little Roarers
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Dinosaur Baby Clothes: Our Favourite Organic Dino Picks for Little Roarers
Why Dinosaur Baby Clothes Are Forever Popular Dinosaurs have been the obsession of small children for generations, and that shows no sign of changing. There is something genuinely compelling about... Read more...
Fun Socks for Babies and Toddlers: The Most Joyful Pairs We Stock
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Fun Socks for Babies and Toddlers: The Most Joyful Pairs We Stock
Baby Socks: The Most Lost Item in Any Household With Children We can say with confidence that no item of baby clothing disappears faster than a sock. It goes into... Read more...