| Baby kimonos are increasingly popular these days and | | | | world renowned for their quality and durability. You can |
| are now available from baby clothing stores | | | | be confident that Japanese fabrics will wash well, stay |
| worldwide. The styles, designs, colours and fabrics give | | | | in shape and will maintain the vibrancy of their colours. |
| parents an choice like never before. However, the | | | | Indeed, traditional Japanese dyeing and printing uses |
| traditional authentic Japanese style baby kimono is still | | | | wonderful, bright and vibrant colours that make baby |
| the one to beat in terms of design and functionality. | | | | kimono stand out. |
| One of the main reasons they are so popular is | | | | Another reason is to do with how they are fastened. |
| because of the 'wrap style'. All new parents will tell you | | | | Unfortunately, most modern styles use an excessive |
| that not having to pull anything over a baby's head | | | | number of poppers. While these are convenient for |
| (especially a newborn) makes changing time far easier | | | | quick changes, they are restrictive and do not allow for |
| for all concerned. And it is this element of the baby | | | | much room for babies to grow - not to mention being |
| kimono that most modern styles and variations highlight | | | | potentially dangerous. Japanese style use cloth ties |
| as the key selling point. | | | | which are adjustable to babies of different sizes. |
| However, the traditional Japanese style offers more | | | | Finally, when you have an inside layer in the wrap you |
| than this. | | | | can place the care label away from the baby's skin - |
| First of all, traditional Japanese fabrics and textiles are | | | | which is very sensitive especially amongst newborns. |