These knitted Merino wool trousers are ideal for young babies and busy toddlers, and for keeping children's longer legs warm too.

• soft very flexible - lets your little one move freely
• 100% organic Merino wool
• gentle around the tummy with the nurturing warmth of wool
• Note: sizing recommendations have been adjusted for a better fit. See sizing tab for details

"Wonderful, easy trousers - we use them constantly throughout the year and my children think they're fab." Nick Meanley, owner.

Brilliant for...
These trousers/leggings are great for cloth nappy users, as they easily stretch over bigger bottoms (and bigger tummies) and will also sit well on slender figures :) and wool is warm and comfortable even if damp.

Excellent also for potty training, as they are easy pull-on, pull-off.

Use as "longies"
Highly recommended! We have had several customers use them as woollen outers for cloth nappies after lanolinising them. Here is some feedback from Claire Ashbourne:

"Just wanted to let you know how I am getting along with the merino leggings as longies. They work! I have only given them one lanolin treatment so far but they work fine during the day for this purpose.

"A tighter weave of wool I think is needed at night or double layer, but for day time they make superb wool nappy pants. After another couple of lanolin treatments and more wear they will work fabulously I think."

And more feedback on the same subject from another customer: "I wanted to let you know that I have used the Disana leggins as "nappy covers" at home, and they work really well! They still fit and they are brilliant."

We do hope you will understand that we have re-sized these brilliant Merino wool leggings to create appropriate age ranges. Disana original sizing is mainly for giants. See below for Disana's recommended sizing alongside our recommended sizing:

50/56 is Disana's 0-3m, and Cambridge Baby's 0-3m
62/68 is Disana's 3-6m but Cambridge Baby's 3-9m
74/80 is Disana's 6-12m but Cambridge Baby's 9-18m
86-92 is Disana's 12-24m but Cambridge Baby's 18m-3yrs
98/104 is Disana's 2-3 yrs but Cambridge Baby's 3&4 yrs
110-116 is Disana's 4-5yrs but Cambridge Baby's 5-6years.

If your child wears cloth nappies, please size up to allow some room for the nappies.

The following measurements have been taken with the leggings lying flat on the desk. The measurements may vary slightly between leggings of the same size. Please take into account that the leggings have natural stretch.

0-3m (50/56cm)

• Length: 36cm
• Width of waist: 17.5cm
• Inside leg: 19cm
• Width of bottom of leg: 6cm

3-9m (62/68cm)

• Length: 41.5cm
• Width of waist: 19.5cm
• Inside leg: 23cm
• Width of bottom of leg: 6.5cm

9-18m (74/80cm)

• Length: 48cm
• Width of waist: 20cm
• Inside leg: 30cm
• Width of bottom of leg: 7.5cm

18m-3yrs (86/92cm)

• Length: 53.5cm
• Width of waist: 21.5cm
• Inside leg: 33.5cm
• Width of bottom of leg: 7.5cm

3 & 4 yrs (98/104cm)

• Length: 59cm
• Width of waist: 24cm
• Inside leg: 38cm
• Width of bottom of leg: 7.5cm

5-6yrs (110/116cm)

• Length: 65cm
• Width of waist: 25.5cm
• Inside leg: 42.5cm
• Width of bottom of leg: 7.5cm

This is made from 100% organic Merino wool certified as organic by IMO to GOTS standards.

Disana's GOTS certified organic standard is so high that even oils that lubricate knitting machines have to be analysed. Disana's whole garment (not just the yarn) is certified as organic, so that you can be assured that their dyes are baby-safe, eco-safe and that all cotton threads and finishes are natural too.

All certified organic wool comes from sheep which have been farmed organically and with high animal welfare standards. At Cambridge Baby we always make sure that no wool comes from farms which practise mulesing.

Please note that under EU labelling regulations, stating the type of wool is not allowed, only a statement of "100% wool" or "new wool" is allowed. However, this garment is organic Merino wool.

The Merino wool fibre 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. Wool (and thus Merino wool) has many benefits.

• Wool absorbs moisture into the centre of the fibre, so that it still feels dry on the outside. This is very healthy for your skin - your skin stays dry while the wool can absorb up to 33% of its own weight while still feeling dry.
• Wool "breathes", releasing its moisture out into the atmosphere. It does this dynamically in response to the environment, so if you or your child is active and sweating more, wool works harder for you. Wonderful.
• In this way, wool is a wonderful temperature-regulator, slowing down the effects of changes of temperature and helping prevent sweatiness by absorbing moisture and releasing it in response to the environment. This makes it a wonderful fabric for babies and the growing bodies of children as well as for athletes, cyclists, skiers and mountain-climbers. It's naturally high-tec and can't be beaten by synthetics!
• Wool is also naturally anti-bacterial, dirt-resistant and very stretchy, making wonderful clothes that are easy to put on and take off, excellent for dressing babies and children.
• More health benefits of wool are being discovered all the time. For example, it's better for the health of premature babies if they are nursed on wool rather than cotton and it's better for the skin of hospital patients if they lie on wool rather than polyester.
• Wool helps sleep too. At least two studies show that people get a better night's sleep with wool around them - they go to sleep more quickly, sleep longer and have better quality sleep too.

Find out more about the properties of wool here in our blog.

Merino wool is the wool of choice for baby and children's clothes, as well as for sportswear, because it's finer than most other wools. It's naturally springy (which makes it softer) and has a tight crimp, allowing it to trap more air, making clothing lighter as well as softer for the same excellent insulation.

Merino wool has also been proven to absorb UV across the whole range of the spectrum, giving excellent lightweight sun protection in the summer too.

Everyday Care
Disana's Merino wool is naturally self-cleaning. For everyday use hang your wool clothing to air rather than wash.

How to Hand Wash Wool
When washing is required we recommend washing your wool garment by hand. When handwashing, great care is needed to ensure the garment does not shrink or 'felt':

• Dilute your wool detergent in cool water. We recommend one of our liquid wool shampoos in our fabric care section here. Use a thermometer to ensure the temperature is under 30°C.
• Add your clothing, gently stirring and squeezing the water through.
• Rinse through using water cooler than 30°c.
• To dry, gently squeeze water out and wrap the wool clothes in a towel to remove the excess water. Air-dry naturally avoiding direct heat.


How to Wash Merino Wool in the Machine
Disana recommends machine washing their wool garments only if you trust your machine; test your wool cycle with an old Merino wool garment to ensure no shrinking or felting occurs. We cannot accept returns of shrunken or felted wool items if they have been machine washed.
• Select a wool wash cycle at 30°c with a low spin speed.
• Use a detergent designed for wool and silks. We recommend one of our liquid wool shampoos in our fabric care section here.
  

You've found the widest selection of Disana's organic Merino wool knitwear for babies and children, and it's gorgeous! Disana's organic Merino wool clothes are made with children in mind: they're practical, durable and still beautiful.

All Disana's wool clothing and nappywear is certified organic to Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) by IVN. They are made to stringent ecological, social and quality standards. In fact, Disana exceeds these standards, so you'll see on many of their labels both GOTS and the IVN "BEST" quality seal. We love them :) Find out more about Disana on our blog.