Natural fibers do not require complicated care. At Nature Baby we believe in things that last, and want to help your products look good for as long as possible.
Always check the care labels of individual garments. Use environmentally friendly cleaning agents. Please note that none of our garments have been treated with fire retardant agents. Unlike polyesters, natural fibers such as wool and cotton are naturally fire resistant. However for obvious reasons, garments should be kept away from fire.
Machine wash in cold or warm water with environmentally friendly laundry detergent or our Laundry Bar & Stain Remover Soap. Line or tumble dry on low. Do not use fabric softener or bleach.
Please take extra care when washing woollen garments. Always check the washing instructions as some garments like our wool handknits require hand washing, check our how to care for handknits instructions. Machine wash in cold or warm water with environmentally friendly approved liquid wool detergent and spot clean stains with our Laundry Bar & Stain Remover Soap.
Line dry or tumble dry on low. Don't bleach me; always use an approved liquid wool detergent.
Do not soak or wash your wool garments using laundry powders. Most laundry powders contain whiteners which act like bleach, even ‘eco-whiteners’ may still bleach your garment creating bleach spots and holes. If the garment is stained use our Stain Soap and gently rub into the affected area before washing. Never soak your merino garments, as this destroys the wool fibres.
As our handknit wool garments have not been treated with anti shrinking and fixing agents they require delicate handwashing. Only gentle handwash in lukewarm water with approved liquid wool detergent. Gently massage your garment. Remove the excess water by rolling garment in a towel. To remove stains spot clean with our Laundry Bar & Stain Remover Soap
Do not machine wash
Do not use fabric softener, soak or bleach
Do not wring
Lay flat in the shade to dry, do not tumble dry
Pilling
As our wool has not been treated with a synthetic coating, it may pill.
If pilling occurs, do not despair, this is a natural process where friction causes the short fibers to migrate to the surface. Remove by hand or with a lint comb, for best results remove prior to washing.
Hand or gentle machine wash swimwear at 30C or colder. Do not bleach (this includes chlorine), iron, dry clean or tumble dry. You can squeeze off excess water by hand and dry in the shade. Avoid rough surfaces as well as any sun tan lotions which can damage swimwear fabrics.
For indoor wear only Handwash in lukewarm water only with approved liquid wool detergent Towel dry booties after to remove excess water Dry slowly away from direct heat Reshape while booties are drying
Cotton Sleeping Bag Machine wash in cold or warm water with environmentally friendly laundry detergent. Close the zip all the way to prevent it from catching or snagging. Do not use fabric softener or bleach. Line or tumble dry on low.
Cotton & Merino Sleeping Bag
Machine wash in cold or warm water only with approved liquid wool detergent. Close the zip all the way to prevent it from catching or snagging. Do not use fabric softener or bleach. Line or tumble dry on low.
Quilted Duvet Sleeping Bag Machine wash in cold or warm water only with approved liquid wool detergent. Close the zip all the way to prevent it from catching or snagging. Do not use fabric softener or bleach. Line or tumble dry on low.
Our natural materials such as 100% certified organic wool filling, pure plant based latex and organic cotton and linen will all allow air and moisture to move through the mattress. To ensure it breathes:
Turn your moses and bassinet mattresses over, rotate from end to end weekly Do not use directly on the floor Air all mattresses regularly, in the sun if possible, or in winter in a warm dry room Air frequently during winter months when rooms are damper and less ventilated The mattress may be spot cleaned with warm water and put in the sunshine to dry Ensure the mattress is thoroughly dry before use Our mattresses are not treated with chemicals for shrinkage so should not be machine washed, dry cleaned or spun dry
Chemical free
We believe in a gentle and natural approach to laundry, free from harmful chemicals and toxins. We have carefully chosen our selection of laundry products from like minded companies. By being chemical free we are also helping to create a cleaner greener world for our babies to enjoy as they grow.
Feel the breeze
Hanging your washing on the line is the gentle way to dry your clothes and bedding, making them last longer in better condition. Drying outside makes them smell fresher and be cleaner too, as the sun's ultraviolet rays are an antiseptic which kills bacteria. Not to mention being better for the environment.
Laundry Bar & Stain Remover Soap
Our Laundry Bar & Stain Soap was developed as a safe, gentle, yet highly effective alternative to chemical cleaners - especially useful for lifting stubborn stains from baby clothing. The bar is multi-functional, and can be used safely across all fabrics. It’s perfect for use on cotton, silk, and wool.
Earthwise
Earthwise, sees the world as we do. It’s about your health, your family and a partnership with nature. By choosing Earthwise's eco-friendly laundry products, you’re helping to reduce the levels of toxic chemicals in our waterways and oceans.
Becoming a parent is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming time. Questions like "what should I dress baby in, how many items of clothing do I need? cotton or wool?" will run through your mind.
Everyone will have an opinion on what you will need and not need for those early days. We want to make this exciting and challenging time as easy as possible so we have put together a clothing checklist that will keep your baby covered for the first few weeks and months: