Material Matters! How to Find Non-Irritating Baby Clothes

Newborns are incredibly sensitive, attuned to the slightest sensations enveloping their delicate forms. Every detail matters profoundly when it comes to your baby’s delicate skin. 

Mamas the world over know this truth intimately: it’s critical to have clothing for your baby that is not only comfortable, but also free of any added harsh chemicals or other irritants that could cause discomfort or even allergic reactions. Amidst the endless array of baby clothing options, how can discerning parents make sure their little ones enjoy worry-free comfort?

At Mama Coco, we’re dedicated to outfitting your baby in irresistibly soft fabrics free from added chemicals, scratchy fasteners and pinching zippers. Through our innovative, patented designs, we’ve perfected the art of clothing that cocoons babies in cloudlike bliss, empowering parents to focus on the profound joys of new life unencumbered.

The Impact of Fabric Choice

The fabric that you wrap your baby in plays a huge role in keeping them comfortable and secure. It’s important to find textiles that offer breathability, moisture-wicking, and just the right touch of stretch to move with your baby's every wiggle or kick. These thoughtfully chosen fabrics create a sanctuary of comfort, keeping your precious one dry, serene, and free to rest or explore.

Whether choosing a cozy swaddle or a charming onesie, fabrics with no added chemicals are key to keeping your baby comfy and irritant-free. These first embraces matter deeply - they're the foundation of your little one's sensory journey through their earliest days. 

Mama Coco has hand-selected three fantastic fabric blends that meet both the quality and inherent elasticity required to keep your baby comfortable and content.  These fabrics are incredibly soft to the touch, breathable and even sustainable. 

• Modal-Elastane: Modal is a dreamy and silky soft fabric, sustainably made from beech tree fibers. It is breathable and delightful to the touch. Blended with a little elastane, it has that easy stretch to make dressing easy and keep your baby comfy all day.
• Poly-Rayon Elastane: A cooling fabric that is wonderful for hot climates, is moisture-wicking and buttery soft.
• Poly-Elastane: The original Mama Coco fabric is brushed to incredible softness while offering breathable, moisture-wicking, and change-friendly flexibility. 

Common Irritants in Baby Clothes

Not all baby clothes are made for comfort. Babies are very sensitive to irritants like rough interior seams, scratchy tags, and irritating spots where the closures (snaps, velcro, etc) are sewn in. These often have sharp corners, rough backings, cold metal, or scratchy seams. Some babies are also particularly sensitive to added chemicals, such as flame retardant or adhesive chemicals that are often used to make some baby clothes.

No Added Chemicals and Gentle Design

Slightly stretchy fabric and fold-over designs make it possible to create form-fitting, snuggly baby clothes without any fasteners. Winged onesies make it easy for your baby to shrug into the sleeves with a safe cross-over front and no buttons or snaps. All-in-one swaddles save you hours of blanket origami.

Our gentle design focuses on minimizing irritation, no added chemicals from adhesive or flame retardant, and stretchy closures for dressing convenience and all-day comfort. 

Keeping Your Baby Cozy and Comfortable

Choosing non-irritating baby clothes is essential for harmony with your baby. With Mama Coco, you can enjoy easy dressing, all-day baby comfort, and peace of mind with our natural fastener-free designs.