First, a confession. Way before I was even pregnant with Caterpillar I used to browse the baby sections when shopping. There is something about holding those tiny onesies and imagining what your future child might be like that warms anybody’s heart, and buying for my friends’ kids was one of my favourite pastimes. Becoming a mum has only stoked this fire and I can now say that shopping for my son brings me more joy than picking up a new pair of shoes for myself, and I know I’m not alone. Every new season we go out as a family to restock Caterpillar’s wardrobe and shopping for Christmas and birthday presents is so much fun too.
I’m also a big fan of unique products. I’m often found hunting around quirky one-off stores and craft shops to find items that are not always available in the mainstream shops. I think it was this side of me that was first drawn to Perky Panda.
Perky Panda are a new online store committed to providing parents with unique, useful and high quality products that aren’t commonly found on the high street. They have started small, focusing on a few beautiful key brands but will continue to expand their range as time goes on. Their founder is a mum herself and has carefully chosen all the products and tested them out on her own children, family and friends, so you can feel confident that she believes in everything she stocks. I’ve personally noticed how often, as a first time mum, I purchased items that later proved not to be particularly functional so I find it really reassuring that Perky Panda does the research for you!
So what brands can you expect to find?
These innovative shoes are unlike anything else I’ve encountered. They are gorgeous first walkers that have been specifically designed to allow toddlers optimal freedom of movement by evenly distributing foot pressure across the sole and being comfortable, breathable and flexible. Plus, they are so damn cute! They are also easy to get on and off which is a big bonus for me since getting Caterpillar’s shoes on can still cause meltdowns even aged three.
These brightly coloured lids provide a practical solution to a problem I often encounter; wipes drying out when either Caterpillar leaves the sticky opening unstuck or accidentally splits the packet (okay, that’s actually me – I’m clumsy and always in a rush). Bitatto lids fit onto any standard pack of wipes and I really love the simplicity of this product. Since having Caterpillar I like to make up little gift bags for pregnant friends full of all the really useful stuff that nobody ever talks about and these would be a great addition to something like that.
Lil’ Cubs baby accessories & clothes
I’m a big fan of bright colours and bold prints for babies and this brand is really beautiful. I especially like their dribble bibs as they add a lovely splash of colour to outfits while also serving a very practical purpose.
This my favourite range from Perky Panda, I will be putting a review post up next week of the goregous jumper Caterpillar has received. I love the simple, modern colours and the fabric is so incredibly soft. With sizing from 1 to 6 years these cardigans, knitted t-shirts, skirts, shorts and much more are made from 100% natural materials and you can really feel this in the fabric.
My Perky Panda Wishlist
Here are my top five favourites picks from Perky Panda:
Lil’ Cubs Apple Pattern Lil’ Cubs Apple Pattern Swaddle & Bib
Edamame Round Neck Cardigan Peach & Long Sleeve T-Shirt Yellow
Their website is really simple to use and items come carefully packaged. They are a lovely, family brand stocking some really awesome products, be sure to subscribe below or follow me on Twitter to catch the Edamame sweater review post I’ll be putting up next week.
You can find Perky Panda on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and visit their online store at www.perkypanda.co.uk.
As an added bonus, Perky Panda are offering one of my readers the chance to win a £25 voucher to spend on any item from their range, you can enter via Rafflecopter below.
Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. Words & opinions are all my own.
Ahhh I love those stripey shoes! And the swaddle is fab. Going to browse their website now xx #bestandworst
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So cute, aren’t they? Thanks for reading and sharing x
love these x http://www.perkypanda.co.uk/product/edamame-dungarees-grey/ x
I love their yollow Edamame Hoodie !
I love the Edamame hoodie in lilac polka dots.
I’m a big fan of the Lil’cubs range. They have such a brilliant range! #BloggerClubUK
I love the apple pattern swaddle, so sweet
I like the wipes lids, such a clever and useful idea
I like the Edamame hoodie in green.
Ah wow what an overflow of colour! These are beautiful 🙂 #bloggersclubuk
I love that grow on the first picture!! I adore bright colours too. The shoes look really quirky but I bet so functional. I have entered lovely…fingers crossed eh? Thanks for sharing with #bestandworst
Those wipes lids are such a simple but great idea! I love the Little Cubs stuff too and have the apple swaddle. #coolmumclub
Love this post – A had a couple of pairs of Attipas and we found them absolutely fab for him. Love the clothes too. #bloggerclubuk
Loving the rainbow chevron onesie. If my son was still in onesies I’d deffo invest in this! I too adore clothes shopping for him and I will never forget the first item of clothing I ever bought for him (it was a navy blue onesie with little white elephants on it – so cute!)
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Loving the look of this range – the shoes in particular are super cute! Thanks for linking up to #coolmumclub lovely xx
I love that chevron babygrow. The shoes and the wipes lids look really useful. Will definitely keep these in mind for when Pea arrives. #coolmumclub
Edamame Hoodie in purple
I LOVE that babygrow at the top, gorgeous! x #coolmumclub
ooh I too love finding one off clothes shops. I haven’t come across Perky Panda before, what lovely items they have. Those wipes lids are a great idea, I will taking a look at them. Thank you for joining us for #SharingtheBlogLove Laura x
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This looks so retro. Love the colours their patterns are so eye catching. Will check them out for my son #fabfridaypost
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Oh, that apple bib is so cute! Thanks for introducing me to this shop – I’d not heard of them before but it sounds like they have some really cute things. I love that yellow jumper too! Thanks so much for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
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I love the peach long sleeved tshirt!
Those shoes are amazing!!!!! I literally love them.
Sadly my little one is too old for them but they’d make a lovely gift…
Lovely clothing ideas too.
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i love the Edamame Hoodie Nautical Navy
I’ve had a look through, I think I like the Edamame V-Neck Cardigan in green.
Edamame v neck jumper grey stripy
That’s the one we are reviewing so stay tuned for later in the week X Thanks for reading x
I love the shoes – these have to be my favourite! #KCACOLS
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I love the red sneaker shoes- so sweet !!
Red Sneaker Shoe look fun
Oh wow what a fab wishlist and some great pieces you’ve chosen too! 🙂 #marvmondays
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the apple pattern swaddle is lovely xx
I love the pop of colour and quirkiness of this brand! #MarvMondays
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Same here – love the bright shades and the quirkiness X
Oh I love bright colours! You should see my pram! (Cosatto Giggle 2 Pixelate) Love the rainbow colored shoes! What a great giveaway! #SharingtheBlogLove
Big fan of bright colours here too! Thanks for reading x
Apple pattern swaddle is cute
All the shoes are brill, but I also love the Edamame Hoodie Green – lovely unusual colour.
I love the Attipas shoes, they’re adorable! The yellow polkadot pair are my favourites 🙂 #KCACOLS
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The Edamame Hoodie Polka Dot Lilac.
I love that polka dot jumper by Edamame – really cute 🙂 Maybe the blue and white one is my favourite!
I love baby & children’s clothes! I only ever get clothes for the girls now, though I probably need some new clothes more! This range is so cute – how amazing are those shoes?
Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday
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What a great range for kids. I love the bright and funky colours #kcacols
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I can totally relate with browsing baby clothes before I even had children! Perky Panda sounds great, love the brightly coloured clothes and that Apple muslin blanket is so cool! X
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edaname polka dot hoodie
What a lovely looking brand! I havent heard of Perky Panda before but I’ll definitely be checking them out. We’ve just had our second baby and I agree, there is something about little newborn and new baby clothes that just makes you want to buy them. I love the look of the wipes lid, what a clever little invention! Thanks for sharing this on #MarvMondays
Love the Edamame V-Neck Cardigan Cream / Lilac
apple pattern swaddle
I love the apple pattern sleepsuit, so cute
I love the bright colours of the Swaddles particulary the Lil’ Cubs Rainbow one.
Yay! No separate lists for boys and girls – at least that I could see! It’s 2016 so time to stop those pink for girls and blue for boys listings! I love the Yellow Rainbow Shoe.
Yeah I thought that was cool too. Thanks for reading x
I love the Edamame nautical navy hoodie
I love their Edamame Hoodie Polka Dot Lilac
I love the sleepsuit withi apples on, it’s gorgeous
I really like the Edamame Dungarees 😀
I love the apple pattern swaddle xxx
i love the lil cubs apple sleepsuit
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There are so many gorgeous items on the site! It is so hard to choose one item! I adore the Sky Polka Dot Shoes! My little one has just started their first steps and these looks absolutely perfect to help keep them safe and secure on their feet
I love the apple pattern swaddle
I like the Edamame Long-Sleeve T-Shirt Sky Blue
Love this x http://www.perkypanda.co.uk/product/edamame-hoodie-polka-dot-sea-blue/
Love the colourful chevron print baby grow
In therror first photograph! Lovely products!
I love these, thanks for the chance: Edamame Dungarees Grey
Edamame hoodie
the apple pattern swaddle, xx
Edamame Hoodie Polka Dot Lilac
The Edamame Hoodie Nautical Navy is super!