Newborn baby merino recommended by midwives

The Most Important Purchase You Will Ever Make!

The first two weeks of a baby's life are crucial. Very often babies don't wear enough (correct) clothing and get cold-stressed. This results in further weightloss and a difficult start to life!

3 MAIN ISSUES EXPERIENCED BY MIDWIVES

Outfits Too Big

Most newborn clothes are made to last baby's first few months. This means when they are born they are swimming in their clothes.

When the clothes doesn't fit, it can't protect the newborn as well as a snug fit.

The merino works its wonders close the skin, absorbing moisture, creating a microclimate between the skin and the fibres, always keeping your baby at the perfect temperature. It can only protect the baby when fitted against the skin.

Fibres That Harm

well-meaning parents (I've been there!) fill the birth bag with the best items they can think of.

In the large majority of cases the clothing is made from fibres that will not help your baby. Ranging from synthetics to coarse wool fibres.

Synthetics are made from petroleum and does not allow the skin to breathe or keep your child warm.

Coarse wool fibres, often used in home knitting, while being a heartwarming gift, it will itch your baby's sensitive skin and can create a rash and high levels of discomfort.

Massive Heat-loss From The Head

The head is one of the largest heat-loss sources for all people.

Babies' heads make out 25% of their body when born versus 10% in adults.

That means they have a much larger heat-loss area.

On top of this, many babies are born bald, so no or little hair to keep the head warm.

This means newborns are at high risk of getting cold, or worse, cold-stressed.

DAY-1 HEIRLOOM LAYETTE DESIGNED FOR NEWBORNS

newborn merino that fits small newborns and large newborns

TWO SIZES FOR NEWBORNS

The fit is SO important. That's why we've created no just one, but two sizes within our newborn range.

The sizing is based on your baby's weight.

TIP: 90% or babies will need the size 2.5-4 kg/5.5-8.8lbs.
Only if your midwife or doctor has told you that your baby is in the top percentile for size will you need the size up, which is 4-5kg/8.8-11lbs.

THE SOFTEST MERINO

Made from superfine BEST quality merino from New Zealand, this Layette is so incredibly soft you will not believe it, until you try it.

Our merino fibres are 1/10 diameter of a human hair. So thin it'll bend softly against the skin, no scratch.

The softest touch!

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INCLUDES ESSENTIAL BEANIE

Babies lose an incredible amount of heat through their head. From the minute they are born they should wear a beanie to prevent losing heat and get cold-stressed.

Our beanies are made from our soft organic merino wool and will gently create a safe warm layer on their little heads.

Made in a small size to fit perfectly when they are born.

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BEST SLEEPWEAR COLLECTION FOR BABY

BODYSUIT - TOP CHOICE 2018

BEST PRODUCT FOR A NEWBORN – 0-4 MONTHS

"the best investment I ever made! My little girl was put into the Layette right after she was born and I never once had to worry about her temperature being an issue. She was so content" - Stacey, mum of 3

The Day-1 Heirloom Layette is specially created by New Zealand midwife and author Kathy Fray with Roots & Wings merino. Tailormade to look after your newborn on the most special day of his or her life. It's that special outfit your child will wear on the day he or she is born and those most important weeks after.

Made from 100% organic New Zealand merino wool, undyed and natural.

This layette will support your baby in feeding and sleeping better than any other outfit out there.

Then safely stored in the clothing bag that comes with your purchase, and ready for the next child in the family.

Save it and pass it down.

The Day-1 Heirloom Layette consists of:

1 bodysuit as the base layer
1 jumpsuit (or romper) to put on top
1 beanie to preserve body heat

1 organic muslin bag to safekeep your Layette for the next baby.

Add one merino swaddle wrap blanket for the ultimate baby comfort.

GIVING BACK:

For each Day-1 Heirloom Layette you buy, we give clothing to a newborn in Kenya. Add the blanket, we add a blanket too a Newborn in Kenya too.

Organic Muslin Bag

We also provide you with an organic muslin bag to keep your merino safe when your baby is done wearing it.

Safely store it away with some lavender to provent moths, and it will be ready for the next baby in the family.

Note: In addition to lavender, we do recommend adding a moth-prevention to your Layette when not in use.

The Day-1 Heirloom Layette consists of three items - and an optional blanket

organic merino baby bodysuit as baselayer

1. Base Layer: The bodysuit

Wear the bodysuit as the first layer underneath. The soft envelope neck allows for easy dressing and the domes underneath are simple to open and close.

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2. Second Layer: Jumpsuit/Romper

Wear the Jumpsuit on top of the bodysuit. Your newborn comes from a cosy 38C/100F environment. They need the second layer to keep warm!

The merino breathes through the layers and works with your baby to keep the optimum temperature.

organic merino beanie baby hat for newborns

3. The Beanie Hat

Add the hat from the moment they are born. Both inside and outside, especially if you take them outside in the first few weeks. You can add the knitted hat on top when outside, the soft merino will prevent any scratching from other materials.

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4. Add-On: Swaddle Wrap Blanket

The ultimate for your Newborn. To be completely surrounded in organic merino that regulates your baby's temperature through the layers and absorbs any spills. Add the Swaddle Wrap Blanket as an extra and save 10% on the blanket too. The extra warmth from the blanket creates one happy baby.

A COLLABORATION FOCUSSED ON NEWBORNS

We have developed a new concept together with New Zealand Midwife, Author and Key Note Speaker, Kathy Fray.

An Heirloom Layette to be worn the first two weeks of your baby's life, and then passed down through generations. Much like a christening gown or wedding dress.

More importantly, this has been designed and created by Kathy and Stine, bringing together knowledge of newborns and merinowear.

A LAYETTE TO LAST THROUGH GENERATIONS

Giving Back

Here at Roots & Wings we want to transform lives with every purchase, as a force for good.

you help a newborn in kenya

There are newborns that need help all over the world.

So we want to let you know that for each order of our Day-1 Heirloom Layette we will donate a garment to a newborn in Kenya.

Learn more about how we Give Back here.

you add a blanket, we give a blanket

If you choose to add the organic merino swaddle blanket to your Day-1 Heirloom Layette we will, on top of a garment to a newborn, also donate a blanket to a newborn in Kenya.

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OUR PARTNERS

CAMPAIGN FOR WOOL

We are proud to say that we are a partner of the quality stamp Campaign For Wool

HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES

The patron of our partner Campaign For Wool

NZ WOOL

we support promoting the use of New Zealand wool.

recommended by midwifes to use on newborns

RECOMMENDED FOR NEWBORNS

Our newborn garments are recommended by New Zealand's own celebrity midwife, Kathy Fray!

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All NATURAL & ORGANIC

We are proud to say that our garments are BioGro organic certified with 9 international accreditations. No dubious synthetics, only natural & organic fibres.

MADE IN NEW ZEALAND

Each of our organic merino garments are made from 100% pure New Zealand merino and hand sewn in New Zealand by seamstresses with decades of experience.

CRUELTY FREE

We know the farmers that breed our organic merino wool. The sheep are treated with care and the family has kindly perfected their merino wool through generations.

AND VERIFIED BY CUSTOMERS

We think we have a pretty good thing going here, but you don't have to take our word for it, try it out for yourself, we have a guaranteed satisfaction (or money back) service. Also, see what our customers are saying!

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UNIQUE BENEFITS OF MERINO

improved sleep for babies

Medical studies have shown that merino has a number of health benefits, including improved sleep patterns in babies.

roots and wings organic merino baby clothes temperature regulates

cool in summer, warm in winter

Merino fibre actively regulates temperature, forming a micro-climate around your child’s body, always retaining the ideal, safe temperature.

our merino baby clothes for boys and girls are so extremely soft. Our merino has no itch!

super silky and soft on young skin

Merino fibres, much finer than other types of wool, measure below the threshold when prickle or itch occurs, making our merino luxuriously soft against the skin. No itch guaranteed!

our organic merino wool is very easy to wash in the machine

easy care

Merino is naturally resistant to shrinkage and wrinkles. Its waxy coating prevents deep staining, so merino will look good even after rough wear. It’s also easy to wash in the machine and even goes in the dryer.

absorbs moisture

Merino absorbs 35% of its own weight in moisture, with a waxy coating that initially repels water, leaving your child warmer and dry for longer.

our merino wool for babies fights allergens

reduces skin allergies

Merino outperforms other fabrics with a natural resistance to the build-up of bacteria and lower incidences of skin allergies.

amazing stretch

Merino can stretch up to 30% of its own length. It follows your child’s movements unhindered, will always fit snugly and retains its natural shape.

TESTIMONIALS

better sleep in our organic merino baby pajamas

These two are sleeping so much better in their Roots & Wings Merino. Their pieces are SO soft + cozy (and organic!)

Ministylemag - mum of these two cuties

The bodysuit from Roots & Wings Merino is unconditionally our favourite for Little Sister. She's been able to fit it for over 9 months now and the merino is both light and fine - wonderful when it's her base layer - and silky soft and most importantly: it keeps her at the perfect temperature.

Stine O. Mother to 3 little girls

Little Sister in our gender neutral bodysuit baby clothing

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I don't have to think too much about how I dress my little guy in the morning. I know when he's wearing Roots & Wings underneath he's happy. I've tried using other wool base layers, but he starts screaming. So I like to keep it easy and Roots & Wings does that. Plus we love how easy it is to wash (in the machine!!!), so we use it basically every day! You'd be crazy not getting this for your baby!

Andreas - Dad to Little Frederik