About Babu

Babies love Babu™. That’s because we’ve designed every product in the Babu™ collection with babies in mind. Babu™ uses fabric made from the softest natural fibres to create contemporary baby bedding, organic cotton baby clothes and accessories in classic neutral colours. We have products and organic baby gift sets to suit a baby’s every need – bedtime, bath time, mealtime and playtime. 

Every Mum and Dad wants the best for their baby or toddler, and with Babu™ you can have it! Our products are made from the natural fibres of merino wool and organic cotton, chosen for their softness, absorbency and breathability. Every product in the Babu™ range has been thought out down to the smallest detail, from top sheets with fitted bottom corners to snuggly hooded towels that are incredibly thick, beautifully soft and feel amazing against delicate skin. Watch a video on Ali speaking about our 'Toddler Towel'.

Babu™'s products are made of the highest quality fabrics to withstand hundreds of washes and the rough and tumble that kids put their favourite clothing through. Babu’s hoodies, onesies, blankets and tee-shirts will retain their shape and won't pill. Our organic cottons can be soaked in non-chlorine bleach (we recommend the Ecostore range), and of course they're machine washable and suitable for a low-heat tumble drying. Each Babu product has specific washing instructions attached so you don’t have to worry. Once you discover the softness and snuggliness of Babu™ products, you’ll never go back. 

There is nothing more important to us than the health, safety and comfort of our own children, as well as yours. That’s why we choose Babu. 

We source all our material from the best quality suppliers, whether it be merino wool for our 100% merino wool baby blankets and clothing from New Zealand and Australia, or our 100% organic cotton from India. Every product is designed in New Zealand and made in Vietnam, India, China and here at home under very exact specifications. (Ali, the designer and founder of Babu, likes things to be perfect!).

All of our organic cotton baby clothes, organic cotton bedding and other products go through a water-based bleaching process, which helps to give them their incredible softness. You’ll find our cotton is thicker and more luxurious than you’re used to, like our baby bed sheets, which are suitable for baby cots, cribs and bassinets. Once you’ve put your child to bed on Babu’s™ natural cotton bedding it’s hard to ever go back to anything else. Watch a video of our 'Yarn Strings'.

You’ll find a great range of choice in our baby bed linen collection, including sheets and blankets made of different weights and levels of warmth, from moses basket to cots and toddler beds. We custom make our organic cotton bedding too – so you can pick and choose what you need to suit the winter or summer months. Our selection of hooded baby towels, bathrobes, wash cloths, bodywash and shampoo will ensure bath time is easy, fuss-free and smelling divine. And did we mention that our organic baby clothes are simple, soft and snuggly? That’s the way we like it for our babies. We think you will too.

Our merino wool baby clothing ranges in size and suitability from premature babies to toddlers up to 5 years old. Anything from base layers to outerwear, we have you covered.

In business-talk, the Babu™ range focuses on absolute quality, safety and attention to detail. We have a healthy commitment to environmental sustainability through our skincare line, too. We like natural products for our families! 

In plain-talk, what we really mean is that we want to play our part in ensuring our children will grow up in a safer, cleaner and happier world. Watch a video here about our suppliers utalising 'Solar Power'. Wherever possible, Babu™’s packaging and advertising utilises recycled materials and our PVA packaging is water soluble and totally biodegradable.

Babu™ is proudly New Zealand owned and run, and we like to think we’re playing our part in contributing to the local economy (plus we love it here so much we could never imagine leaving!)

We guarantee full replacement of faulty or damaged goods. You can get in touch with us by clicking the Contact Us button at the bottom of the page.

We use organic cotton because it’s better for all of us and for our planet. Watch a video on our 'Organic Cotton Farming'. We love that our organic cotton baby clothes are softer and smoother than most regular baby clothes, but that’s not the only reasons we choose organic fabrics from the GOTS standard.

Unlike conventional cotton, organic cotton is grown without the use of chemical insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, synthetic fertilizers or defoliates. Healthy soil is maintained through crop rotation which retains moisture and nutrients in the soil. Weeds are controlled by hand hoeing and pests are controlled by the use of natural predators, beneficial insects and trap crops. Seeds are natural, untreated and GMO free. All of this means that the soil and practices use to make Babu’s products are sustainable, so our kids can enjoy the planet when they grow up. 

Our interlock cotton is certified to GOTS standards. This is the most comprehensive organic standard that not only covers the cotton, but the whole process from ginning, spinning and any colour treatments in the form of prints or dyes. Many other standards aren’t this extensive. We choose this standard because it also has employment, fair treatment and workplace standards, which we want for every family around the world. Watch a video on Ali speaking about 'Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)'

We are very happy to work with a farmer’s cooperative in India to make all of Babu’s organic cotton baby products. Supporting a village and their families means a lot to us, as does the support we give to the local school. It’s an incredible privilege to be at the source of the cotton because it means we can reduce on transportation and lower our carbon footprint on a local and a global scale. Watch a video on 'The Little Things'.

All of this to say that the quality of our organic just plain feels good! Once you’ve used the thick interlock cotton of our organic cotton bedding and baby clothing, it’ll be hard to go back to anything less sustainable, ecological and oh, so comfortable!

Our organic cotton baby clothing staples and washcloths are fantastic for eczema and allergy-prone skin. They’re ideal for newborn babies and adults, and are so soft, thick and stretchy they won’t ever irritate skin.

At Babu, we keep your pocketbook and our mission in mind. We use organic cotton wherever we can, and are moving all our cottons to organic at affordable prices for your family.

Why do we choose merino wool? It’s simple really. Our merino wool comes not only from the sheep themselves, but from the clean air, fresh grass, water and sunshine that helps them make this high-quality wool. Merino wool is well known as one of the best quality natural fibres in the world. It has been clothing humanity for more than 10,000 years and is now more in demand in our modern society than ever before. Merino wool ticks all the boxes: it’s natural, biodegradable and renewable, making it the perfect choice for those seeking environmentally friendly clothing as well as those wanting soft, warm and luxurious garments.

Merino has properties that sports companies worldwide are trying to emulate with synthetic fabrics: temperature regulation, breathability, and easy care. But why compromise on a synthetic fabric when you can have all-natural merino wool that looks and feels the best? 

Temperature Regulation

Temperature control is incredibly important for infants, since their little bodies are less able to regulate their own body temperature. Merino protects your baby from temperature extremes due to its superb ability to insulate and breathe at the same time. With merino you can stay warm or cool, no matter what season. 

The insulation merino wool provides has made wool synonymous with warmth for hundreds of years. Having a natural crimp in the fibre gives merino its insulation and breathability super-powers. Stay warm in winter and cool in summer. Who could ask for more? 

Synthetic fibres trap the moisture and humidity of sweat, first causing overheating, then causing a cool chill to come over your body. But thanks to merino wool’s crimped fibre, the moisture is wicked away and the heat trapped so you stay the right temperature all the time. It’s like magic! 

Breathability

Breathability means you stay comfortable in your clothes, whether you’re sweating, standing still or chilly. Scientists call breathability “moisture buffering” and this term refers to how well a fabric absorbs the moisture vapour from the micro environment above the skin. Fabrics with good breathability remove this sweat from direct contact with your skin so you don’t feel clammy or uncomfortable. Synthetic fibres aren’t as breathable as merino wool, so if your child is wearing a synthetic fibre, the moisture gets trapped and your wee one could overheat. Choose natural merino wool instead!

Easy care

With the amount of washing a baby creates, along with our busy lifestyles as parents, we’re all interested in having garments that are easy to care for.  Merino fibres have a natural protective layer that helps to repel stains and odors from being absorbed. It’s every parent’s dream fabric!

Merino wool is less prone to static, and it attracts fewer dust mites than synthetic fabrics, so it’s perfect for any family member suffering from allergies. Plus, the silky component of merino wool is ideal for those with skin irritations who’ve had to say no to wool in the past.

Machine washable, means you spend less time in the laundry and more with your family. However, soaking wool is not advised because it will deteriorate the fibre. Please don’t do it to your precious Babu merino baby clothes! 

Merino is naturally elastic which lets it stretch with the wearer and return to its natural shape. This makes it perfect for growing babies, too! 

So why wouldn’t you wear merino? It’s truly one of the world’s wonder fibres. At Babu™, we love merino, we swear by merino no matter what season, and we know you will love our merino baby clothes too!

To wash Babu merino wool items, first turn it inside out and only use cool water. Any contact with warm water will cause your garment to shrink, so test the water first before dunking your item (some washing machines put the hot water in first in a lukewarm wash cycle).

Do not put your merino wool item the tumble dryer - ever! This can damage the fibres and cause your garment to shrink if the dryer is too hot. For best results, dry your merino on a rack away from the sun, as sunlight can discolour the wet merino too.

Only use approved wool wash. Do not soak or wash your merino item in non-chlorine or chlorine bleaches, and do not use normal laundry detergent. These chemical solvents wreak havoc on your beautiful fabric and you can end up with holes, bleaching or worse - it could look like it’s been eaten by moths!

Pilling is minimal, but it’s a normal process from regular wear. To maximize the longevity of your merino garment, carefully pick the pills off and be careful not to wash your delicates with heavy cottons or static-y items such as fleece or polyester.