When looking for stylish clothes and under wear for your children why not take inspiration from one of the most famous countries in the world with a history of fashion and style ? France. Petit Bateau is France`s most famous children underwear brand and definitely a favourite among all French mothers for the very high quality and comfort of its children`s wear range: from underwear to pyjamas in cotton terry and stretchy material, to tee shirts, pants and skirts. Their soft fabrics offer freedom of movement and their designs reflect French chic, making them the preferred choice in baby clothes for boys and girls. At the beginning of the 70`s Petit Bateau invented the very famous milleraies, coloured stripes which can be `boiled in the wash`. In 1990 the design copmpany brought together wool and cotton: the softness of cotton on the skin and the warmth of wool ideal during the winter. Petit |Bateau stores are spread all over the world including Japan, Germany, Italy, Belgium, London and the US. In 2005 when the new logo was launched 180 boutiques were to be revamped.

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