My Little Flamingo

My Little Flamingo Hi, I'm Lizi (mum of 2) šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§

Let me help you to create a Wild Wardrobe for your child with my unique, animal inspired, handmade clothing (0-8yrs).

Featuring exclusive designs and prints that you simply cannot get anywhere else! FREE DELIVERY over £75! Beautifully made handmade children's clothing and accessories for boys and girls aged 0-6yrs. Ready made and made to order services. Please visit my website www.thehiddenflamingo.com to see my full range!

Why is it still considered normal for girls to wear blue, love dinosaurs and play football—but somehow "different" for b...
19/06/2026

Why is it still considered normal for girls to wear blue, love dinosaurs and play football—but somehow "different" for boys to wear pink or choose rainbow prints?
As parents, we're often encouraged to expand possibilities for our daughters, which is wonderful.
But our sons deserve that same freedom too.
Because when we tell boys that certain colours, themes or interests are "for girls", we're sending a bigger message than we might realise.
We're teaching them that femininity is something to avoid.
That some colours, hobbies or ways of expressing themselves are somehow less acceptable.
And that's not the message I want my children to grow up with.
The good news? You don't have to shop within the traditional "boys" and "girls" sections.
Try crossing the aisles.
Choose the prints your child gravitates towards.
Let them pick the colours that light them up.
Or skip the labels entirely.
That's exactly why I create handmade, gender-inclusive children's clothing with playful animal prints, comfortable fits and colours for every child.
No rules. No labels. Just clothes made for childhood.
I'd love to know: would you buy your son pink clothing? Why or why not?

As a handmade children's clothing maker, I often talk about creating clothes that last longer, but hearing how that work...
12/06/2026

As a handmade children's clothing maker, I often talk about creating clothes that last longer, but hearing how that works in real family life is something special.
This message arrived in my inbox recently from a customer whose little one wears our Little Spring Duck romper:
"I opened the drawer to get this little person an outfit and saw this at the back waiting for him to grow a bit bigger. And I thought why not put these amazing dungarees on today and roll them up a bit on the legs. And they fit his cloth nappy beautifully. So now I get to enjoy them for even longer."
As parents, we know how quickly children grow. It can sometimes feel like you've barely had chance to enjoy an outfit before it's outgrown.
That's why I design many of my handmade baby clothes with growing room in mind. Turn-ups, relaxed fits and comfortable shapes help children wear them for longer, helping families get more value from every piece while reducing the need to constantly replace clothes.
I'd love to know:
What's the longest you've managed to keep one favourite outfit in your child's wardrobe before they outgrew it?

Tell me in the comments šŸ‘‡

Today I'm sharing something that's been weighing on my mind as both a mum and the owner of a sustainable children's clot...
10/06/2026

Today I'm sharing something that's been weighing on my mind as both a mum and the owner of a sustainable children's clothing business.

My children are taking part in a wonderful charity event through school. The cause is fantastic and I wholeheartedly support raising money and awareness for local charities.

But participation involved purchasing a themed t-shirt, and it left me feeling conflicted.

As parents, we're often balancing so many priorities. We want our children to feel included, we want them to enjoy these special memories with their friends, and we want to support their schools and communities.

But at the same time, we're becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of fast fashion and the growing problem of textile waste.

A t-shirt designed for one specific event has a very limited lifespan. Children outgrow clothes quickly, and highly specific event clothing is often difficult to resell, pass on or donate.

This isn't about blame. Schools, charities and parents are all trying to do their best.

It's about asking whether there are more sustainable alternatives that still allow children to participate, raise money and feel part of something special.

Could reusable badges, accessories, clothing swaps or decorated existing clothing achieve the same goal with less waste?

I'd genuinely love to hear your thoughts.

Have you ever felt uncomfortable buying a "one wear" item for a school event such as World Book Day, Christmas Jumper Day or a charity fundraiser? Or do you think the benefits outweigh the environmental impact?

Let's have a respectful conversation. šŸ’š

Enjoy 20% off ALL 'Little Spring Duck' & 'Little Spring Fox' items over the Bank Holiday weekend (Fri - Mon)Includes REA...
22/05/2026

Enjoy 20% off ALL 'Little Spring Duck' & 'Little Spring Fox' items over the Bank Holiday weekend (Fri - Mon)
Includes READY MADE & MADE TO ORDER (except sweatshirts)
No coded needed
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This isn't about taking sides in legal agreements — it's about speaking up for the value of local markets and the small ...
19/05/2026

This isn't about taking sides in legal agreements — it's about speaking up for the value of local markets and the small businesses that rely on them.

As an independent business owner, finding places to trade, meet new customers and grow isn't easy.

Markets like Wilton create opportunities, community connection and reasons for people to shop local.

I believe our area benefits from a variety of events, traders and experiences — because thriving local economies need room for independent businesses to exist and be discovered.

I'd love to hear your thoughts — what role do local markets play in your community?

Back in February I received the incredible news that I’d won the Prestige Award 25/26 for Children’s Clothing Store of t...
15/05/2026

Back in February I received the incredible news that I’d won the Prestige Award 25/26 for Children’s Clothing Store of the Year… and then completely forgot to share it because, well… mum life.

As a one woman business owner, ex teacher and mum, this recognition honestly means so much. Almost 10 years ago I walked away from my teaching career with no real plan, just a love for creativity and making handmade children’s clothes. Fast forward to now, and my little business is being recognised with an award like this. It feels surreal.

Every handmade garment I create is designed, cut, sewn and quality checked by me, using high quality fabrics and exclusive animal inspired designs made to last through childhood adventures. This award is such a lovely reminder that hard work, creativity and passion really do matter.

So if you’ve ever purchased from me, supported my small business, shared my posts or recommended my handmade children’s clothing to others, thank you. Your support has helped me build a business parents can trust for high quality, unique handmade baby and children’s clothes.
And a huge thank you to .prestige.awards for recognising my little woman-owned business in this way.



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