Child wool clothes are an excellent way to ensure that your baby or kid stays warm and dry during cold weather. They also make it easier for your little one to sleep through the night as they can regulate their body temperature and wick away moisture as needed.
Merino and other natural fibers like angora, mohair and Kashmir wool can all be used to make light, breathable child clothing. They are soft, comfortable and extremely insulating so they help keep your child warm without overheating them.
They are odor-resistant and naturally antimicrobial too, meaning you can wash them less frequently than most other types of clothing. Plus, many wool garments are abrasion resistant so they won’t lose their shape easily.
The wool used in the merino and other natural fibers is from sheep, which means you can be sure they have been ethically and sustainably sourced. The company also buys carbon offsets with the goal of being completely carbon neutral.
Chasing Windmills makes merino wool long johns that are perfect for pajamas, base layers or a single layer on warmer days. They are ecru colored with an adorable windmill pattern and they’re available in a variety of sizes.
Nui Organics is another small, family-owned and operated brand that makes great kids merino wool base layers. Their merino base layers are made in Canada from ZQ certified wool, and they too have Bluesign approval, which means they are using ethical sustainable practices from the sheep to your child’s skin.
They also add knee patches to their woollies, which are an added bonus for crawlers or those who wear them as stand-alone pieces of clothes.
Ella’s Wool Tubes are ribbed knit merino pants that are thicker and stretchier than the typical ribbed leggings, which is ideal for keeping baby’s legs fully covered as they grow. They have an extra long cuff that can be rolled down as your baby’s legs get longer, so they’re a really useful addition to your baby’s wardrobe.
The ribbed wool wool mittens canada is also very abrasion resistant so they are likely to last a little longer than your typical leggings. They’re also available in a wide variety of colors and stripes, so they’ll look cute with any other children’s clothes you may have.
TK Clothing is a Canadian family-owned and operated brand that specializes in cloth diapering materials, leggings, hoodies, rompers, dungarees, undies and some adult merino base layers. They have a large selection of kid-friendly products, but they also offer some unique items, like hats and baby blankets that are hand-made in the Tibetan Plateau with yak khullu (twin needle) yarn.
Reima has several options in their merino wool collection, including this adorable striped long sleeved baby shirt. It’s a perfect combination of super soft Merino wool and silk, which makes it extra cozy in cooler temperatures. It also has an envelope neck so it can be pulled over your baby’s head easily and a matching pom pom hat.