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Merino and cashmere gifts from small European studios, sorted by budget, with real prices and order-by dates for Switzerland.

The easiest matching outfit for mum and child is a shared piece in the same colour. We have three that work: our Happymess merino vest (kids' cut CHF 75, adult...

For everyday cold-weather wear, merino wool is the best all-rounder for children: warm, breathable and durable. Cashmere is softer and lighter and suits babies and special pieces. Cotton is fine...

Dress your child in three layers: a merino base layer next to the skin, a warm middle layer such as a fleece jacket or vest, and a waterproof shell on...

If there's one piece that earns its spot in a family's wardrobe more than any other this time of year, it's the vest. No sleeves to bunch under a coat,...

Summer in Switzerland means long days outdoors - by the lake, in the garden, or hiking in the Alps. But a baby’s skin is up to five times thinner than...

If you’ve stepped outside in Zurich lately, you know exactly what I mean. The temperatures have dropped to that bone-chilling kind of cold, and when you add wind and thick winter...

On 23 November we spent the entire day at the Mamalicious Market in the beautiful Küsnacht and what a day it was. I’m still filled with gratitude and energy after...

Merino wool rarely needs washing: air it after wearing. When it does need washing, hand wash in lukewarm water (20 to 30 degrees) with a wool detergent, do not wring,...

Never buckle a baby into a car seat while they wear a puffy jacket or snowsuit. The padding compresses in a crash and leaves the harness loose. Dress your baby...

When a little one arrives in the autumn or winter months, warmth, softness, and natural fibers become especially important. Choosing a thoughtful gift for a newborn in colder seasons means...

Dressing children for the ever-changing seasons can be a daily challenge. Too many layers, and they overheat; too few, and they get chilly. The key lies in smart layering with...