*Article provided by Zutano. I did not do a review this time, but I have done one in the past and it can be found here.*
Zutano Unveils Itzy Bitzy Line for 2009 and New Web Boutique at Shop.Zutano.com
Zutano, the Vermont-based designer of children’s clothing, has unveiled an extraordinary web boutique dedicated to showcasing its
premier line of newborn and preemie clothing specially designed to fit newborn babies in their first days of life.
Shop.zutano.com showcases the adorable Itzy Bitzy collection, which is available in two sizes to fit 4-8 pound and 9-13 pound babies. The new patterns for Spring are full of bright, exuberant colors with sweet,delicate florals that sit side by side with outspoken graphics that include little dogs, tractors, colorful gardens, snails and toys. The collection is organized according to a print family, with each print family containing a dominant print complemented by solids and stripes. On the site, it is easy to navigate through a wide range of boy, girl and unisex options. A shopper can mix and match to create their own outfit for that special baby or shop for lovingly coordinated gift sets in each boy or girl section. Perfect for busy new parents as well as gift-givers, each piece comes beautifully wrapped in tissue paper with a special Zutano sticker and an optional gift card that coordinates with the Itzy Bitzy collection.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), between 1995 and 2005, the rate of infants born premature increased by 15%. There are many statistics that indicate a trend in lower birth weights and there are very few options for clothing on the market that properly fits smaller infants.
“We’ve always been so thrilled with the honor that so many parents chose Zutano as the very first garments their child wears,” says Uli Belenky, Zutano’s designer and founder, who is inspired by babies daily as she works in her Cabot, Vermont studio where Zutano employees are allowed to bring their babies to work with them every day. “These designs are precious to parents and often become keepsakes. Parents develop a special connection to this time period, as it is a time when they are truly nurturing their child. The pieces can be treasured forever and many parents report to us that Zutano pieces are the most important in their memory box.”
The line is available in various silhouettes including gowns, a long-sleeve wrap bodysuit, dresses and the popular kimono top as well as others. Most of the Itzy Bitzy pieces have ‘easy access’ points, as many premature babies may have various medical devices or IV’s attached. Each piece of clothing has a loving message printed on its tag to welcome a newborn into the world. Each garment is made of 100% cotton Interlock.
“While our entire line of baby clothes are extremely popular, we recognized that our newborn and preemie sizes were really gaining attention,” says Michael Belenky, President of Zutano. “With the overall increase of lower-birth weight babies and the desire of parents to have the same choice in style and design as larger babies, we’ve recognized these needs and have created an irresistible line that will fit even the tiniest of newborns. A line with such style and detail did not exist in the marketplace so we’ve made it easy for every small baby to now enjoy all the great Zutano patterns from day one!”
Zutano, one of the most influential brands in children’s fashion, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2009. Zutano is a category leader for design innovation and is a solid example of a sustainable global business based in the hills of Cabot, Vermont. Zutano was founded by Uli and Michael Belenky in 1989. Zutano has flourished with the combination of exceptional product design, the highest quality interlock cotton fabrics and natural fiber blends. Zutano is now available at more than 1,500 gift and specialty boutiques and retailers worldwide as well as on the web at select e-tailers and the Zutano e-boutique. New York’s famed FAO Schwarz houses a 500-sq ft. Zutano boutique which carries the entire line of sweet and sophisticated designs.
Visit the Zutano web site at http://www.zutano.com
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I would buy the Welcome Home set in girls (owl prints) This is perfect for bringing home the baby from the hospital. I'm due in 4 weeks.
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They have the cutest sets and perfect timing for me as my son will be born in 4 days via c-section!
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