How to dress your baby through the seasons: how many layers does your baby need?

Above all, your baby needs to stay cool and airy.

Layer 1: base layer consisting of a short-sleeved bodysuit or just a nappy.

Layer 2: warmth layer if needed, a thin layer on top, such as shorts or a little dress. A sun hat can also be really nice for your baby.

This is a comfortable in-between temperature.

Layer 1: base layer consisting of a short- or long-sleeved bodysuit.

Layer 2: warm layer a thin layer on top, such as leggings, a little dress or a babygrow. A sun hat can also be really nice for your baby.

Extra layer consisting of a thin blanket or underlay for the pram.

This is typical Dutch weather, where layers are important.

Layer 1: base layer consisting of a short- or long-sleeved bodysuit.

Layer 2: warm layer consisting of a babygrow or a top with trousers.

Extra layer consisting of a thin blanket, underlay or wool footmuff for the pram.

PS: you can unzip our footmuff, so on warmer days you're left with just the liner.

Now it's a bit cooler, and holding in warmth matters.

Layer 1: base layer consisting of a long-sleeved bodysuit.

Layer 2: warmth layer consisting of a sleepsuit, or a top with shorts or leggings.

Layer 3: outer layer a thin hat with warm socks or booties.

Extra layer consisting of a thick blanket or a wool footmuff for the pram.

In the cold, keeping warm without overheating is essential.

Layer 1: base layer consisting of a long-sleeved bodysuit.

Layer 2: warmth layer consisting of a thick sleepsuit, or a top with trousers (wool, fleece, thick cotton).

Layer 3: outer layer consisting of a coat with a thicker hat and mittens.

Extra layer consisting of a thick blanket, underlay or footmuff.

Merino wool is a natural type of wool that comes from the merino sheep. It's known for its fine, soft fibres, which is why it's so often used for baby clothing and accessories.

What makes merino wool special is that it's naturally temperature-regulating. It helps keep your baby warm when it's cold, and stops your baby from getting too hot when it's warmer. Wool is also breathable and absorbs moisture without feeling damp.

Merino wool is a lovely choice for delicate baby skin, precisely because it's a natural material that moves with the body and adapts to the temperature. Magical, if you ask us!

Yes – wool actually breathes well and helps regulate temperature, even in warm weather.

Noticing some fluff after use? That's completely normal. Wool is made of fine fibres that sometimes need a little time to 'settle'. After a few wears or airings, it disappears on its own.

Wool can have a subtle, sheep-like scent. This comes from the natural lanolin in the fibres. Usually the scent fades on its own. When the item gets wet, the scent may temporarily come back a little.

Does the scent linger? Then you can try the following:

• Let the item air outside for a few hours up to a day (ideally in fresh air, not in direct sunlight)
  
• Repeat this a few times rather than washing it straight away
  
• Avoid heat sources such as radiators or tumble dryers, as these can actually make the scent stronger
  

In most cases, the scent will still fade after that. If you'd like to wash it, always follow the wool care instructions as described on our product pages.

Merino wool is often felt to be softer than other types of wool, but here too the item may feel a little “lively” or slightly prickly at first. That's perfectly normal and part of the natural character of wool.

Wool has the lovely quality of becoming softer and more supple with use, body warmth and movement. After a few wears or uses, you'll often notice that the item moulds more to your little one and feels softer.

For very sensitive skin, it can be nice to wear the woolly over a thin cotton layer at first. That way your baby can get used to the material at their own pace.