Stories from Pip & Mim

What Clothes Should I Pack in My Hospital Bag for Baby?
What Clothes Should I Pack in My Hospital Bag for Baby?
What does a newborn actually need to wear in hospital? A simple guide to bodysuits, sleepsuits, layers, sizing and the going-home outfit — without packing half the nursery. Read more...
What exactly is TENCEL™ — and why is it in a children’s sweater?
What exactly is TENCEL™ — and why is it in a children’s sweater?
TENCEL™ and ECOVERO™ are appearing more often on children’s clothing labels, but what do they actually mean? We look at how these wood-based fibres are made, why brands choose them,... Read more...
How I used to choose clothes
How I used to choose clothes
I used to choose children’s clothes by how they looked — and, in the early years, by how easily I could get them on. Running Pip & Mim has changed... Read more...
Why We Chose Little Prince & Sister
Why We Chose Little Prince & Sister
Born from one mother’s search for simpler childrenswear, Little Prince & Sister creates beautifully understated pieces made to mix, match and live in. We look at the story behind the... Read more...
Why We Chose Gamcha
Why We Chose Gamcha
Today, Gamcha combines Scandinavian design with traditional Nepalese felt-making. Its mobiles, garlands and nursery decorations are still handmade in Nepal, where the company works with local women to produce each... Read more...
Smiling young girl in a red floral dress holding a large bouquet of red tulips.
Let Them Wear the Good Clothes
The beautiful dress waiting for an occasion. The shoes we're trying to keep perfect. Children grow too quickly to save the good clothes for later. Perhaps ordinary days were the... Read more...
A Soundtrack for Childhood
A Soundtrack for Childhood
There are certain songs that seem to become part of family life without us ever quite deciding that they will. They play during slow breakfasts and hurried school mornings, while... Read more...
The Magic of Becoming Someone Else
The Magic of Becoming Someone Else
Imaginative play gives children the freedom to experiment with ideas, emotions and different ways of seeing the world. They make decisions, invent problems, negotiate roles and discover their own solutions,... Read more...
Why We Chose Minois Paris
Why We Chose Minois Paris
Thoughtful formulas, natural ingredients and a little everyday luxury. Why Minois Paris has become one of our favourite ways to care for little skin.   Read more...
Five Picture Books for Crisp Autumn Afternoons
Five Picture Books for Crisp Autumn Afternoons
Autumn has a way of inviting us indoors. Not because adventure is over, but because it changes shape. A walk through crunchy leaves replaces a swim in the lake. A... Read more...
What Letting Kids Choose Their Own Clothes Actually Teaches Them
What Letting Kids Choose Their Own Clothes Actually Teaches Them
Striped trousers with the wrong jumper. A favourite dress worn again and again. Letting children choose their own clothes can test our taste — but it can also give them... Read more...
Why We Chose Fliink
Why We Chose Fliink
That quiet disappointment when a jumper loses its shape after a few wears — we've felt it too. Here's why we chose Fliink instead. Read more...
Come Visit Us at Palo Alto Market
Come Visit Us at Palo Alto Market
This September, Pip & Mim is heading to Palo Alto Market Fest. Join us for a weekend celebrating independent brands, thoughtful craftsmanship and slow shopping. Read more...
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe for Children
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe for Children
A practical guide to building a smaller, more thoughtful wardrobe for children — with versatile pieces, natural fabrics and plenty of room for favourites. Read more...
The European Brands We Keep Coming Back To
The European Brands We Keep Coming Back To
 Thoughtfully designed, beautifully made and created with childhood in mind. One of the questions we're asked most often is, "How do you choose the brands you carry?" The answer isn't... Read more...
Decoding Baby Clothing Labels: What GOTS, OEKO-TEX®; Organic Really Mean
Decoding Baby Clothing Labels: What GOTS, OEKO-TEX®; Organic Really Mean
If you've ever shopped for children's clothing and found yourself staring at a collection of unfamiliar logos, you're not alone. Organic cotton. GOTS. OEKO-TEX®. Better Cotton. CE. It can feel... Read more...
Why We Chose Studio Bohème
Why We Chose Studio Bohème
When we first imagined Pip & Mim, we knew we didn't want to fill our shelves with hundreds of brands. We wanted to build a thoughtful collection—pieces we'd happily choose... Read more...
Why We Still Love Shopping in Person
Why We Still Love Shopping in Person
In a world where almost everything arrives with the click of a button, markets invite us to slow down. They ask us to touch the fabric, notice the craftsmanship, meet... Read more...
Five Picture Books for Slow Summer Afternoons
Five Picture Books for Slow Summer Afternoons
Summer has a different rhythm. Between swims, ice creams and evenings spent chasing the last of the sunlight, there are also quieter moments—the kind that invite us to slow down with... Read more...
The Beauty of an Unhurried Summer
The Beauty of an Unhurried Summer
There was a time when summer wasn't measured by camps, colour-coded calendars or carefully planned itineraries. It unfolded slowly, one ordinary day after another. Mornings blurred into afternoons. We left... Read more...