I LOVE winter clothes, it’s my favourite season to shop. Now I have a daughter it turns out it’s even more fun, seriously, have you seen the unadulterated array of cosy cuteness available at the moment?

This is a very quick turnaround type post as I wanted the pieces I’ve recently purchased to still be available should you stylish Mamas fancy investing. What I would really like is if you could recommend anything else that you’ve bought recently that I clearly need (Ahem, I mean Mabel needs, obviously).

For me the real test of genuinely super quality baby garments is if I then go and buy them in the larger size too, sometimes even the age range after that. Mabel grows so fast sometimes it seems such a shame for her to only have the opportunity to wear something particularly lovely for all of five minutes.

Zara

I can’t resist this brand. I would visit the site every day if it didn’t mean I might end up bankrupt. The corduroy pinafore dress is one of my most loved frocks ever, Mabel also has it in pink. I find they come up on the small side so actually the 9-12 month size isn’t that roomy and although it does look on the large side the 6-9 months version wouldn’t have lasted very long.

I have the star print trousers in 6-9 month and 9-12, they are super comfy and only £7.99, The knitted leggings with buttons and just gorgeous. I’m going to buy them in every colour.

Boden

This is a new adventure for me, so many of you had recommended their children’s range I couldn’t not have a butchers. They have recently had 20% off which was a good ruddy job as the stuff is rather spendy. The tights are possibly the nicest I’ve ever seen – they have a contrasting heel and toe hue. As they are suitable all the way from 6 to 12 months I went and ordered all four colour ways. Yes, I know I have a problem.

I need to talk about these pointelle mix n match sets though, they are so warm and soft. The two tops and trousers come in a coordinating drawstring bag so they would make perfect gifts. There is also a unisex grey and star print which I am trying REALLY hard not to add to my own virtual basket.

Gap

This fleece coat has toggles and bear-esque ears. Do I need to say anything else?

Unfortunately this blue frock is no longer available online but I also have this coral corduroy number which is equally as adorable (also currently 40% off!)

H&M

Sometimes Mabel gets through five outfits in a day, not because she is some kind of fashion diva but because of an array of drool, puke and exploding nappies – I don’t think I need to go into any particular detail on those topics.

H&M are mostly dirt cheap, I don’t often go ga ga for their stuff as such but their long-sleeved tops and leggings are good value and wash well, especially handy for our current weaning sessions (Mabel likes to wear fresh fruits and vegetables as often as she consumes them.)

The pink, red and mustard jumper is one of my favourite ever buys – it’s almost 70’s retro! and yes, I have indeed bought it in the next size up.

Mothercare

I rate Mothercare for sleep suits and the Little Bird range, I haven’t ever bought too much else but there are a great selection of sweet dresses on offer this month.

These peach and floral print cord numbers don’t appear to be available online but are still in some stores.

So folks, what have been your top rated recent small person purchases this season?

I do wonder if Mabel will look back in years to come and be like “Mum, what the hell were you thinking with that mustard striped jumper?!”