Merino wool is a kind of wool fibre that is very fine, soft and springy and is not itchy at all to most skins. The Merino sheep usually thrives in mountainous areas at high altitudes and its wool is naturally brilliant at keeping the body comfortable at a wide range of temperatures.
All certified organic wool comes from sheep which have been farmed organically and with high animal welfare standards. The organic status refers to all stages of manufaturing process from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labeling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.
Wool (and thus Merino wool) has many benefits including being anti-bacterial and allowing the body to regulate its own temperature. See the blog for more details.
Organic cotton is grown without the use of chemical fertilisers. The reduced processing of the cotton also results in a longer-staple, higher quality cotton that is softer on your skin.
Included in the organic certification are standards that ensure the welfare of those involved in the farming and production of the clothing, so that you can be assured that nobody has been exploited along the way.
You will feel the difference in quality when you touch organic cotton - it's something that gives us pleasure to handle here at Cambridge Baby, and you know that it's safe for your baby and gentle and nurturing for your family.
Reiff's organic Merino wool with cotton lining items must be washed with care. Relax recommends hand washing in cold water that is less than 10oc.
Use a detergent designed for wool which protects and repenishes wool's natural oils as sold in our fabric care category here.
To hand wash, dilute your wool detergent in a bowl.
Add your wool with organic lining garments to the bowl, gently stirring and squeezing the detergent through. Rinse using cold water
To dry, gently squeeze water out and wrap your wool clothes in a towel to remove the excess water. Air-dry naturally avoiding direct heat. So, hanging on a drying rack over the bath is good, or on a clothes horse.
"We live in an old, cold house. We use this almost year round, it keeps her warm in the winter with some cotton pjs and cool in the summer in a pair of shorts and a vest. It does bobble, but the quality is excellent and I'm not worried about it wearing thin. Have barely needed to wash it, it airs out well."
This was washed... washed fine
This was worn by... our daughter, who is 6 but small for her age
Sizing: Feels true to size
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"My 3 year old is very cosy in this bag. He’s been inside it wearing just a short sleeved merino vest and nappy down to about 16 degrees. If it gets much colder I might put long sleeves on him and some shorts but he might not even need them yet. I wish it had a tiny bit more structure to stop it being so stretchy as I’m worried he might pull it out of shape and make the neck very loose but I’ve still given it 5 stars as I think it’s well made and cost. Could be a bit tighter around the neck"
This was washed... not needed washing yet
This was worn by... My 3 year old
"high quality construction. very warm. doesn't overheat like polyester."
This was worn by... my 20 month old
Sizing: A little generous
"My son is very glad to put his baby to bed with this sleeping bag very warm..."
This was worn by... My granddaughter just one year old
"Very warm. Arms comfortable even when folded. My only criticism is the zip seems cheap and flimsy; not sure how long it will last."
This was worn by... 11month old baby
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