At GrowGrows, we understand the importance of finding that special gift that both baby and parents will cherish. Here's our short guide on how to choose the perfect baby gift that will make everyone smile.
1. Consider Practicality and Functionality
New parents often receive a plethora of adorable baby outfits and toys, for which our newborn baby offer is brilliant. Yet, while these items are undoubtedly cute, consider choosing something practical and useful. Think about items such as our sleepsuits or pyjamas in larger sizes for future growth, high-quality smart sleeping bags to last from newborn to 2 years or adorable animal comforters, which might just become that little one’s treasured soft toy. These practical gifts will be appreciated as they can help ease the daily challenges of parenting.
2. Curated Choices
Struggling to decide on what to buy? We’ve all been there. This is exactly what our beautiful gift sets were designed to make easier. With thousands of gifting customers, we know exactly what others have paired together to give to new parents. With the softest and sustainable sleepsuits, matching bibs, hats, comforters and even smart sleeping bags, our gift sets cover all bases. Plus, you can add free gift notes and all of our orders are packed beautifully in tissue paper with free gifts such as tea bags or complementary sample products.
3. Opt for Quality
When selecting a gift, prioritise quality over quantity. High-quality items, such as seriously soft bamboo organic cotton clothing or handmade animal comforters, not only ensure the baby's comfort and safety but also show you’ve not just nipped down to your local shopping centre for a last minute gift.
4. Safety First
Safety should be a paramount concern when choosing baby gifts. Ensure that any toys or items you select are age-appropriate and meet safety standards. With GrowGrows you can shop with trust knowing that all of our products adhere to the highest safety standards passing both UK and EU regulations, as well as our bamboo and organic cotton fabric being OCS certified, with the organic cotton GOTS Certified also. All items are OEKO-TEX®️ Standard 100 (Baby Class 1)
5. Group Together
Pitching together as a circle of friends, a proud family or adoring colleagues, can be a brilliant option. With a bigger budget, you’ll be able to buy a little one something truly special for their first year
6. Go for Educational Toys
Items that promote early learning and development are always a great choice. With GrowGrows exclusive prints designed to inspire imagination and interaction with what a little one is wearing, this can help with those first words and learning about our amazing world.
7. Think Beyond the Newborn Stage
While newborn gifts are wonderful, think about gifts that will grow with the baby. Our Smart Sleeping Bags are not size specific and are designed to last from newborn to 2 years with one-size adjustable smart features.
7. Ask the Parents
When in doubt, don't hesitate to ask the new parents for guidance. They might have specific preferences or needs for their baby, and asking will of course show that you care about their wishes.
8. Gift Cards Are a Safe Bet
If you're still unsure about what to choose, an e-gift card from GrowGrows is an excellent choice. This way, the parents can pick out exactly what they need or want for their baby now or in the months ahead as they learn what their baby likes and dislikes
Choosing the perfect baby gift requires thoughtful consideration, and it's the sentiment behind the gift that truly matters. At GrowGrows, we offer a wide range of high-quality baby products that are sure to delight both parents and their precious new addition. Whether you opt for practicality, personalisation, or educational items, your choice will be a cherished gesture of love and support during this joyous time. Explore our collection today at GrowGrows and find the perfect gift for the new bundle of joy in your life.
]]>We started GrowGrows with a very clear mission to not only create super soft, imaginative and practical baby and children’s sleepwear but to do that whilst protecting the planet for the next generation that we ultimately serve.
There’s a lot of ‘greenwashing’, especially in the clothing and fashion industry, where brands claim to be doing good and operating sustainably where in fact, the opposite is true.
We decided we wanted to be accountable and responsible and for our customers to be able to trust what we say we’re doing, what we’re actually doing. To do that, we believe our performance in protecting the environment must be measured and assessed, and by an independent, non-conflicting third-party and that’s where B Corp comes in.
So what is B Corp?
A B Corp, or Benefit Corporation, is a type of for-profit company that seeks to create a positive impact on society and the environment, in addition to generating profit.
B Corps are certified by a third-party organisation, B Lab, based on their performance in areas such as environmental sustainability, employee well-being, community involvement, and corporate governance.
B Corps are required to meet high standards of transparency and accountability, and are legally required to consider the interests of stakeholders beyond just shareholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the community. This ensures that B Corps operate in a way that creates value for all stakeholders, not just shareholders.
So is GrowGrows a B Corp already?
Not quite. We’re currently a B Corp Pending organisation meaning we’ve completed a series of early assessments to determine that we’re within the grade of becoming a B Corp but are currently undergoing verification to prove this.
As part of this process we work with B Lab analysts who request us to provide information and documentation as evidence to demonstrate we meet the rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
With some luck we should become an official B Corp organisation within 2023. This is something we’re spending a significant amount of time, energy and resource into becoming and something we’ll be super proud of achieving.
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Bamboo fabric is all the rage these days and for good reason! Not only is it incredibly soft and comfortable, but it's also a sustainable option when it comes to clothing, especially for our little ones.
First things first, let's talk about the softness of bamboo fabric. It's often compared to cashmere or silk, and for good reason. Bamboo fibers are naturally smooth and round, which means they don't have any rough edges that can irritate delicate skin. This makes it perfect for baby clothing, as well as clothing for people with sensitive skin.
But softness isn't the only reason why bamboo fabric is great for children's clothing. It's also incredibly breathable, which is important for keeping kids cool and comfortable. Bamboo fibers have a unique hollow structure that allows for air to circulate, which helps to regulate body temperature. This is especially important for babies and young children who can't regulate their body temperature as well as adults.
But let's talk about the elephant in the room: sustainability. We all know that the fashion industry can be pretty wasteful and harmful to the environment. But bamboo offers a solution. Bamboo is a highly sustainable crop that can be grown without the use of pesticides or fertilizers. It also grows incredibly fast, which means it can be harvested more frequently and with less impact on the environment.
Additionally, bamboo can be harvested without cutting down the entire plant, which means it can continue to grow and be harvested again and again. This is different from traditional cotton crops, which need to be replanted every year.
But it's not just the growing process that makes bamboo sustainable. The manufacturing process is also more environmentally friendly. Bamboo fabric can be produced with less water and energy compared to traditional cotton. And because bamboo fibers are naturally biodegradable, bamboo clothing can break down more easily in landfills.
Another great thing about bamboo fabric is that it's naturally hypoallergenic and anti-bacterial. This makes it perfect for babies who are prone to rashes and other skin irritations. And because it's naturally anti-bacterial, it's great for clothing that's worn close to the skin, like underwear and pajamas.
All in all, bamboo fabric is a win-win. It's soft, comfortable, breathable, and sustainable. It's perfect for children's clothing, and as a bonus, it's also hypoallergenic and anti-bacterial. So, next time you're shopping for baby clothes, consider choosing something made from bamboo. You'll be doing yourself, your little one, and the planet a favor!
Shop GrowGrows range of super-sustainable and super-soft baby sleepwear
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VOGUE is renowned as one of the most influential and prestigious fashion and lifestyle publications in the world. We're delighted to announce that GrowGrows was lucky enough to be featured in VOGUE, within their New Kids On The Block feature in January 2023.
Check out the feature below:
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GrowGrows was recently featured in The Independent's top 10 gift ideas for every person and budget🥳 alongside Harry Potter, Aspinal of London and Cambridge Satchel Co. ...pretty cool hey!
We're no wizards, but we would say GrowGrows is with a good bunch of top-class brands right there.
You can check out the full article yourself here🗞️
Get yourself The Independent discount with 10% off our best-seller - Country Leaf with code: CountryLeaf10
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Hello and welcome to our story👋
In the words of Julie Andrews 'Let's start at the very beginning, a very good place to start’.
Let me introduce you to our founders Joe and Eddie!
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Let me introduce you to our founders, Joe and Eddie!
Joe is from Manchester and Eddie is from Scunthorpe (also now living in Manchester). Having met back in 2015, on a business accelerator program, they have been friends ever since.
5 years flew by until the long British summer of the pandemic when one day in Eddie's back garden the first very discussion about creating a sustainable baby brand together took place, over a good old brew☕
You might think, like all of their family members did at the time (and probably still do), “why on earth would two guys want to start a baby brand?”
Well, a key point in our story is Eddie's first born, Emmie who was born in October 2019.
Having become a Dad and now buying clothes for Emmie, Eddie's excitement was soon turned into a huge frustration when he quickly became tired of the poor quality, lack of ethics, questionable origin and simply how boring baby clothing was.
That coupled together with some pretty awful customer service experiences, became a bug bear, especially when your spending money with businesses that just throw your order in a plastic bag and call it a day with no care and no detail😩
Joe and Eddie had wanted to work together for a few years, but never knew when that would be or what it would be! They definitely didn’t want to do something for doing sake.
They wanted to make a difference and GrowGrows was just that thing, something they could have an impact with… though they didn't have a name just yet!
The game was on and for the next year they worked tirelessly to get GrowGrows ready to launch🚀
Not many people would ever know but GrowGrows started as a subscription only brand, with just one product, our sleepsuitss (also known as ‘the GrowSuit').
We worked super hard to get the name out there and build our story online for people to follow.
We launched GrowGrows on a very cold winter’s night on Monday 1st November 2021, just three days after Eddie’s second Felicity was born👨🍼…great timing we know!
Myself (we will get to who I am soon, promise) and Joe sat in our packing unit as the website went live…
We watched as people came... and then the website issues started... and then they went. We were devastated🥺
We did however get some subscribers who are still with us to this day. Thank you to them for being so supportive and loyal💛
We went back to the drawing board and built a new website within a week, created new designs, beautiful packaging and the new and improved GrowGrows was born! We’ve never looked back!
We now have a small, but growing team and we couldn't be more proud of the journey we've been on.
I’m Beth, Head Of Operations and Customer Experience here at GrowGrows.
Together, with your support, we've also protected 6,000 rainforest trees (at the time of writing, now 95,000+) and we have hundreds of happy parents and little human customers!
For us to be able to work together to create what we one day hope will become the leading sustainable baby and toddler sleepwear brand, is an absolute dream come true.
We want to have an impact, we want to make a change and we want to do better each and every day, so grow with us and we can grow together!
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