Product Review: Snuggly Winter Merino

By Erin Evis

It’s that time of year where layers are necessary and woolies are essential. And what better fabric to wrap your precious wee ones in than soft, gentle, breathable New Zealand merino? Perfect for layering and ideal for both summer and winter months, it’s natural, sustainable, and gentle - ideal for babies. From singlets to tops, hoodies to leggings, and all the standard winter accessories (hats, scarfs, gloves…) you can find it all in this lovely fabric, but quality certainly varies. Read on for a few well-known brand reviews.

Teeny Weeny (Farmers)

Every year Farmers bring out a range of merino baby clothes, with bright prints and cute colours, and every year I go and buy some, and then cross my fingers tightly. I want to love them. They’re not as fine or soft as higher quality brands, but the price is reasonable, and they are warm. But then they always seem to get holes, or tear, or run, no matter how gently you wash them and how they’re treated. The fabric isn’t as tightly knitted as others and I suspect that’s part of why they can be prone to issues. Some of our pieces have lasted several years and two children, particularly undergarments such as pyjamas or singlets, which makes it worth it and is why I continue to purchase it. But you do need to be aware that it should be treated very gently and isn’t as bulletproof as more expensive brands. Nevertheless, it’s cute, it’s warm and it can last well…