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bodies & vests

bodies & vests

Orders placed today will be posted on the 8th January

Baby-bodies and vests are your baby's essential first layer! With organic cotton, silk/Merino wool and pure Merino options, your baby's delicate skin is protected while precious bodyheat is conserved.

When they have poppers at the crotch, vests are known as bodysuits or baby-bodies. They help keep the nappy on and don't ride up, keeping tummies and backs warm and comfortable.
Ones without poppers are known as vests and can also be worn as tops. Most of our customers choose them for older babies (especially when potty training!) and older children.

All vests

  • can be worn on their own in Summer
  • under trousers, dungarees and jumpers
  • and under babygrows for an extra protective layer.

  • Try wrap-around bodies if your baby doesn't enjoy clothes going over the head.
  • Try silk/cotton mix bodies for babies with sensitive skin.
  • And check out our Merino wool and silk/wool baby-bodies for a gentle, breathable and cushioning underlayer.
  • Merino wool

    Soft, Merino wool baby-bodies provide warmth and breathability next to the skin.

    Merino wool fibres are particularly special. They're

  • naturally long and fine, creating a particularly soft, smooth wool, and
  • naturally "crimped", making the material lovely and stretchy, even after many washings,
  • non-itchy and won't irritate your baby's skin.

    Merino wool's softness and moisture-wicking properties make it an excellent choice next to the skin, preventing clamminess and helping to regulate temperature.

  • Unlike cotton, it keeps its insulating properties when wet - ideal for spills, possetting and wet-weather adventures.
  • Water does not soak in as with cotton - just brush off.

    The fineness of the knit means it is wearable nearly all year round. Pair with dungarees and rompers in Spring and use as an warm under-layer in Autumn and Winter.

    Customer feedback:
    "I wish i had known about wool when he was a newborn, in February... he was either sweating or freezing, try though I did to keep him comfortable. Had I known how amazing wool is, I would have had it for him then. Glad I have it now!"Angela W, Malo WA, USA

  •  Fine Merino Baby-body, natural short-sleeved  Fine Merino Baby-body, natural short-sleeved  £14.99 
    Short-sleeved baby-body (vest) in organic Merino wool.
  • Use as an underlayer on cold days and on its own on warmer days.
  • Nickel-free poppers at the crotch.
  • We recommend you size up!
  • Machine-washable on a handwash wool cycle (I have washed them on a 40C wool cycle and they have been fine, but machines do vary!)
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     Fine Merino Baby-body, natural long-sleeved  Fine Merino Baby-body, natural long-sleeved  £15.99 
    Long-sleeved, envelope-necked baby-body (vest) in organic Merino wool. Use as an underlayer on cold days and on its own on warmer days.
  • Organic Merino with nickel-free poppers at the crotch.
  • We recommend you size up!
  • Machine-washable on a handwash wool cycle (we wash them on a 40C normal wool cycle though machines do...
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     Fine Merino Baby-body, Stripy  Fine Merino Baby-body, Stripy  £15.99 
    Stripy long-sleeved baby-body (vest) in organic Merino wool.
  • Use as an underlayer on cold days and on its own on warmer days.
  • Nickel-free poppers at the crotch.
  • Baby-safe, azo-free dyes which have excellent colour-fastness.
  • We recommend you size up!
  • Machine-washable on a handwash wool cycle (I have washed them on a 40C...
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     Fine Merino Vest, Long-sleeved, Env. Neck  Fine Merino Vest, Long-sleeved, Env. Neck  £14.99 
    With all the properties of soft Merino wool, but without the poppers! A practical underlayer for potty training or for when you want it to go over trousers. With long sleeves.
  • Warm and breathable organic Merino wool.
  • Envelope neck to make putting it on and taking it off easy and painless!
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    silk & silk blends

    Silk mix baby bodies add the gentle, protective properties of pure, natural silk to your baby's next-to-the-skin layer. Silk and silk blend fabrics are our softest, gentlest fabrics, recommended for sensetive skins, eczema sufferers and for whenever extra comfort is needed.

    Why is silk so good for the skin?
    First, its hollow-fibre construction helps regulate body temperature. Secondly, it's also very breathable making it a healthy underlayer. Moisture is absorbed and released outwards away from the body. And, as the whole world knows, it's very soft and gentle to wear.

  • Our pure silk is certified organic by IMO and is of very high quality. We have chosen dye-free, chemical-free bourette silk for our range which we believe is excellent value. Bourette silk is spun silk and has a warm, natural feel.
  • Our silk/cotton blend combines schappe silk with organic cotton. It is excellent for problem skins, including eczema. It's one of our highest-quality fabrics and has a soothing, calming effect on the skin.
  • Our silk/Merino wool blend makes a wonderfully soft, fine fabric which is breathable and moisture-wicking. By absorbing moisture produced by the skin, and allowing it to evaporate, your baby's temperature is kept more stable. The combination of silk with the properties of Merino wool (see the Merino section above!) makes these warmer vests perfect for any Autumn, Winter or Spring day.
  •  All-silk Baby-body  All-silk Baby-body  £9.99 
    A soft, warm underlayer in organic spun silk. Silk is excellent next to the skin and your little one will be kept comfortable throughout the day in these high-quality bodies.
  • Gentle and healthy for sensitive skin.
  • Cool in summer and warm in winter as silk is insulating and breathable. ...
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     Silk & Wool Blend Wrap-around  Silk & Wool Blend Wrap-around  £19.99 
    An excellent design for babies who don't like things going over their heads! And a superb, gentle fabric - 70% Merino wool, 30% pure silk. With long sleeves.
  • Super-soft and nickel-free - perfect for young babies.
  • Both wool and silk help your baby maintain a stable temperature
  • Very easy to put on (just compare it to a cotton one! ...
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     Silk & Wool Blend Baby-body, Short-sleeved  Silk & Wool Blend Baby-body, Short-sleeved  £17.99 
    Short-sleeved baby-body (vest) in a fabric blended from pure silk and organic Merino wool. Lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking - an excellent, gentle and supple fabric to have next to the skin.
  • 30% pure silk, 70% fine organic Merino wool.
  • Easy to put on and take off due to the flexibility of the knit, and good for cloth nappies...
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     Choco Stripe Baby-Body in Silk and Wool  Choco Stripe Baby-Body in Silk and Wool  £19.99 
    Limited Edition. Sold out in blue in 0-6m. This envelope-necked baby-body is in the finest organic Merino wool, blended with pure silk. With its deep chocolate & rose or chocolate & blue stripe, it's truly beautiful! And fabulous for your baby's skin and health.
  • Soft, healthy and flexible for your baby's first layer
  • Easy to...
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     Silk & Wool Blend Baby-body, Long-sleeved  Silk & Wool Blend Baby-body, Long-sleeved  £18.99 
    Long-sleeved baby-body in a fabric blended from pure silk and organic Merino wool. Lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking - an excellent, gentle and supple fabric to have next to the skin.
  • 30% pure silk, 70% fine organic Merino wool.
  • Easy to put on and take off due to the flexibility of the knit, and good for cloth nappies (we...
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     Choco Stripe Vest Top in Silk and Wool  Choco Stripe Vest Top in Silk and Wool  £19.99 
    Limited Edition. Sold out in blue in 0-6m This envelope-necked vest top can be worn as an underlayer or on top - you won't want to hide it away as it's so beautiful. Fabulous 70% organic Merino wool blended with 30% pure silk - good for the skin and your baby's health.
  • Soft and healthy for your baby
  • Gentle and flexible and easy...
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     Extra-fine Silk & Organic Cotton Baby-body  Extra-fine Silk & Organic Cotton Baby-body  £19.99 
    The finest baby-body available! This gentle blend combines organic cotton with pure silk to create a very fine fabric for the most delicate skins.
  • The gentlest underlayer for your baby's skin.
  • Breathable, chemical-free organic cotton combines with the insulating natural thermal properties of pure silk.
  • Recommended for eczema and...
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     Silk & Wool Blend Vest, Long-sleeved, Env. neck  Silk & Wool Blend Vest, Long-sleeved, Env. neck  £16.99 
    The benefits of both soft Merino wool and luxurious silk next to the skin, without the poppers! A practical underlayer for potty training or for going over trousers. Our 2-year-old has lived in these for the last 9 months!
  • 30% pure silk, 70% organic Merino wool.
  • Envelope neck to make dressing easy and painless!
  • Can also be used as...
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     Silk & Wool Blend Vest, Short-sleeved, Env. neck  Silk & Wool Blend Vest, Short-sleeved, Env. neck  £15.99  £14.99 
    The benefits of both soft Merino wool and luxurious silk next to the skin, without the poppers! A practical underlayer for potty training or for going over trousers. Our 2-year-old has lived in these for the last 9 months!
  • 30% pure silk, 70% organic Merino wool.
  • Envelope neck to make dressing easy and painless!
  • Can also be used as...
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    organic cotton


    Organic cotton vests and bodies are soft and safe for your baby.

  • Organic cotton is produced without pesticides, so there is no danger of pesticide residue.
  • Organic clothing is made without chemical finishes (eg. non-shrink finishes, anti-crease finishes) which can irritate a baby's skin.
  • Organic cotton is softer than other cotton as its fibres are less processed, and it stays softer wash after wash.

    It's particularly important to choose organic for vests and other clothes which are worn right next to your little one's delicate skin. All our cotton baby bodies and babygrows are organic.

  •  3-Pack Long-sleeved Baby-bodies - The Owl Set  3-Pack Long-sleeved Baby-bodies - The Owl Set  £17.99 
    Three long-lasting, fabulous bodies that look great wash after was after wash. This lovely organic cotton has longer fibres as it's less processed, making it softer for your baby's skin and healthier too.
  • 100% organic cotton with baby-friendly dyes
  • Nickel-free poppers at the crotch
  • Generously sized so don't size up!
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     3-pack Long-sleeved Baby-bodies - The Pussycat Set  3-pack Long-sleeved Baby-bodies - The Pussycat Set  £17.99 
    Three long-lasting, fabulous bodies that look great wash after was after wash. This lovely organic cotton has longer fibres as it's less processed, making it softer for your baby's skin and healthier too.
  • 100% organic cotton with baby-friendly dyes
  • Nickel-free poppers at the crotch
  • Generously sized so don't size up!
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     Long-sleeved Body by Cut4Cloth  Long-sleeved Body by Cut4Cloth  £5.49 
    The classic organic baby body that we're proud to stock. Cut longer in the back and roomier round the bottom to better fit cloth nappies and chubbier babies, so... don't size up!
  • High quality, long-fibre organic cotton.
  • Less pilling, more softness.
  • Keeps its shape wash after wash.
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     Long-sleeved Wrap-around by Cut4Cloth  Long-sleeved Wrap-around by Cut4Cloth  £6.50 
    This kimono-style is my favourite kind of baby-body. It wraps around the body, making it ideal for babies who don’t like things going over their heads, and making it easier to put arms in sleeves as there’s more room to manoeuvre.
  • Beautiful quality organic cotton.
  • Smooth with less pilling.
  • Keeps its shape wash after...
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     Short-sleeved Body by Cut4Cloth  Short-sleeved Body by Cut4Cloth  £4.99 
    The classic short-sleeved organic body that we're proud to stock. Cut longer in the back and roomier round the bottom to better fit cloth nappies and chubbier babies, so... don't size up!
  • High quality, long-fibre organic cotton = less pilling, more softness.
  • Keeps its shape wash after wash.
  • Nickel-free poppers, like ALL our...
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     Short-sleeved Wrap-around by Cut4Cloth  Short-sleeved Wrap-around by Cut4Cloth  £5.99 
    This kimono-style is my favourite kind of baby-body. It wraps around the body, making it ideal for babies who don’t like things going over their heads, and making it easier to put arms in sleeves as there’s more room to manoeuvre.
  • Beautiful quality organic cotton.
  • Smooth with less pilling.
  • Keeps its shape wash after...
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