Practical guides
Here you'll find practical guides for babies, children and family life. We bring together advice on baby bodysuits, sleeping bags, children's jackets, jewelry and school bags.
The guides help you with questions about size, temperature, fit, choosing and care - making it easier to find the right option for your child, everyday life or product.
Baby clothes and baby bodysuits
The right baby clothes depend on factors such as the child's age, size, freedom of movement and the season. Here you'll find guides to bodysuit sizes, fit, sleepsuits and dressing your baby during the first few months.
- What size baby bodysuit should you choose? A guide from 0 to 18 months
- Baby bodysuit or sleepsuit? How to choose the right clothes for a baby
- Baby bodysuits for girls: choices for everyday wear and special occasions
- What should a newborn wear in summer?
- When do children stop wearing bodysuits?
- Short-sleeved or long-sleeved baby bodysuit?
- How many baby bodysuits do you need?
- How do you wash a baby bodysuit?
Sleeping bags and sleep
A sleeping bag should suit the child's age, room temperature and the specific model's instructions. Here you'll find guides to seasons, temperature, clothing, safe use, switching from swaddling and washing.
- Baby sleeping bags by season: summer, transitional weather and winter
- What should a baby wear in a sleeping bag? A guide to temperature and layers
- Baby sweating in the sleeping bag? How to tell if it's too warm
- Safe use of a baby sleeping bag: sleep position, fit and temperature
- When should a baby switch from swaddling to a sleeping bag?
- TOG or temperature rating for a baby sleeping bag? How to read the warmth rating
- How to wash a baby's sleeping bag - a gentle guide
- When is a baby too big for a sleeping bag?
- Should a baby wear socks in a sleeping bag?
- How many sleeping bags does a baby need?
- Can a baby use a sleeping bag for a nap?
- Children's sleeping bag with feet: when is it practical?
Children's jackets and outerwear
Choosing a jacket depends on the temperature, season, activity, fit and layers underneath. Here you'll find guides to transition jackets, softshell jackets, winter jackets, sizing and practical use at daycare and school.
- Transition jacket for children: when should it be worn?
- Transition jacket vs. softshell for children: what's the difference?
- Softshell jacket for children: when is it a good choice?
- When should children wear a winter jacket?
- Down or polyester in a children's winter jacket? Which is best?
- Why does a new down jacket smell? Is it normal?
- How big should a children's winter jacket be?
- Daycare jacket: how to choose a practical jacket
- Winter jackets for schoolchildren: the schoolyard and everyday wear
- Winter jackets for children on bikes: fit and length
- Reflective details on children's jackets: visibility in the dark
Jewelry and care
Material, plating, use, and storage all affect how a piece of jewelry holds up over time. Here you'll find guides to jewelry care, materials, green marks, and choosing rings, necklaces, and earrings.
- Jewelry care: how to look after your jewelry every day
- How to store jewelry properly
- Can you shower with gold-plated jewelry?
- How long does gold-plated jewelry last?
- Why can silver rings leave a green mark on your skin?
- Copper base and plating: how the material can cause green marks
- Earrings for women: a guide to gold, silver, and pearls
- Silver earrings: 925 silver, silver posts, and silver-plated
- Drop earrings for women: how to choose the length, weight, and style
- How do you find your ring size?
- What necklace length should you choose?
- Stud earrings or drop earrings?
- Which earrings suit my face shape?
School backpacks and starting school
A school backpack should fit your child's size, sit securely, and have room for what they actually need to bring. Here you'll find guides to fit, size, choosing before you buy, starting school, and packing for the day.
- How should a school backpack fit? 7 steps to the right fit
- How big should a school backpack be? A guide to liters, age, and grade level
- Which school backpack should you choose for children?
- School backpack checklist: 7 things to check before buying
- What should go in a school backpack? A back-to-school packing list
- School backpack every day: what should your child bring?
- How heavy can a school backpack be? A guide to weight and load
- When should you replace a school backpack?
- Does a school backpack need to be waterproof?
For independent information about textiles and children's clothing, you can also read Forbrugerrådet Tænk's guide to children's clothing and unwanted chemicals.
About our guides
The guides are prepared by Lilla Villa, drawing on our daily work selecting and describing children's clothing, sleeping bags, accessories, and jewelry. When a topic concerns sleep, safety, or children's clothing, among other things, we refer to public or independent sources where relevant. Always follow the instructions for the specific product and the information on its label. Read more about Lilla Villa and our approach.