About Merino Kids
Merino Kids was founded in 2003 by mother-of-three Amie Nilsson, who applied her experience as a London textile designer and her knowledge of the virtues of merino wool to create the world’s first merino baby sleep sack.
The Benefits of Merino
* Superfine material is soft and light on baby’s skin
* 100% Natural and Allergy Safe
* Naturally Fire Resistant
* Regulates Body Temperature allowing for All-Season Versatility by
Merino Kids Baby Sleep Sack Review
We received the the Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag in size 0 – 2 years in Fairy Rose. The Sleep Bag is made of merino wool with an outer layer of cotton. The combination of the two fabrics is quite light and “airy” if that makes sense. The outer cotton is actually a bit softer than the merino, but the merino has great benefits that make it well suited for safe sleep. The Sleep Bag is VERY generously sized. Although intended for 0 – 2 year olds, my almost 3 year old fits it in quite comfortably.
The Sleep Sack is sleeveless which encourages air flow and it has a snap to make the arm hole smaller and more fitted for smaller babies. The Sleep Sack has snaps over one shoulder and a long zipper that runs the length of the bottom of the Sack from the bottom of the right side to under the arm on the left side. At first I wasn’t sure about this form of closure, but I quickly learned it makes diaper changes really easy because you only have to unzip part of the sack rather than remove it. That’s a great plus. I also experimented with Toddler Boy and found that he could walk easily with the bottom unzipped.
My favorite feature of the Baby Sleep Bag is that it has openings in the front and back so you baby can be directly fastened into a car seat without taking it off.
Baby Girl has been sleeping well in her Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag. (My son has a thing about his belly button and has to touch it when he falls asleep or else I would easily put him in this at night. He’s a restless sleeper and I often worry he will get cold.) She seems perfectly comfortable and sleeping in this hasn’t negatively changed her routine at all. I find her comfortable – not sweaty (which is saying a lot because she’s a sweaty little thing) and not cold – when I go to her for her early morning feeding and after naps in the middle of the day.
To Buy… My favorite features of the Sleep Sack are the zipper closure, the opening that allows for car seat and stroller straps and the generous size of the Sack.
Or Not to Buy… Due to the fine merino material, the cost ($119) is probably prohibitive for many. But, check the website – they currently have several sales and discount codes!
Merino Kids Cocooi Babywrap Swaddle Giveaway
Oh, how cozy does the Cocooi look! Made of 100% merino wool, the Cocooi Babywrap Swaddle has a diagonal-wrap design so you can swaddle baby in three short steps. The unique diagonal shape of the “wings” holds baby snugly without constricting movement. The soft material adjusts to fit your baby without fasteners or velcro, and the Cocooi has a leg pouch for easy diaper changes.
Shop! The Merino Kids Cocooi Babywrap Swaddle is currently $46.55, or $64.49 with a matching merino beanie.
Win! A Cocooi Merino Baby Swaddle in blue or pink.
How to Enter: Click here to sign up to receive the BabySleepBags.com newsletter. In addition to being entered to win a Coocoi Baby Wrap, you will receive exclusive email only specials. A winner will be selected October 31.
(Comments on this post do not enter you in the giveaway, but I’d love to know if you sign up to win!)
I’d love to hear what you think. What’s your favorite color Cocooi or Sleep Sack?
Thank you to BabySleepBags.com for providing a sample product for the purposes of this review and a product for the giveaway prize. The opinions expressed here are mine and uninfluenced by receipt of product. Others may have a different experience.
me
October 20, 2009Thanks for letting us know about this giveaway! I entered.
The Shopping Mama
October 20, 2009Dear James, if you spam a post I worked long and hard to write, you will be deleted.
Good luck to all who enter the giveaway!
moushka
October 20, 2009I signed up for the newsletter.
I like the cream color best. That way you can use it for a boy or girl!
the monkey's mama
October 21, 2009Wow i'm definitely going to sign up to enter. Their swaddles look amazing!
Fran
October 21, 2009Yeah we have two of the merino baby sleepsacks and honestly its the best thing we own. So good!
Fran
Owen's Mom
October 21, 2009Thanks for posting this, I entered. I love sleep sacks and these materials sound better than the average ones on the market.
clarissa@neiding.com
October 25, 2009these look so high quality!thanks
Just Jennifer
October 27, 2009Aww this is nifty
SofiandJuli'sMom
October 29, 2009I'm a devoted Miracle Blanket mommy, but these are lovely. I like the pale pink and the mocha!
hellina2000@hotmail.com
Tylerpants
October 30, 2009These looks very cool! I signed up for the newsletter.