When you think of baby clothes, the first adjective that probably comes to mind is soft. Okay, maybe cute pops into your head first, but soft is definitely the second. As the leading brand in children’s bamboo apparel, Kyte Baby knows a thing or two about soft clothes. Our signature bamboo rayon is loved by families all over the world because it is unlike any other fabric you’ve felt before. Not only do we source the highest quality of bamboo, our fabric is custom-milled with the highest bamboo content possible while still maintaining silky softness, durability, and stretch.
Because newborn skin is sensitive and delicate, it needs a little more TLC than adult skin does. The softness of a fabric should be a huge factor in choosing the right clothes for your baby, but you want to consider its breathability as well. Even if you’re new to the world of textiles, you’re probably aware that certain fabrics breathe better than others. You’d be hard-pressed to find a warm-weather outfit made from fleece, and you’ve probably been victimized at least once by an armpit sweat stain in a satin top. Synthetic fabrics, like fleece and polyester, are not breathable, and they’re a poor choice for baby sleepwear. Natural fabrics, like cotton and linen, are far more breathable than their synthetic counterparts, but in a contest of breathability, bamboo is the undisputed winner.
Because of the many benefits of bamboo fabric, it’s become an increasingly popular choice for baby sleepwear. That’s not to say it’s a magical cure-all for sleep woes and skin irritation—but it’s pretty close. Bamboo fabric is 3 degrees cooler than cotton and more absorbent, too. It’s excellent for keeping skin cool and dry, making it a top choice for little ones with eczema. Unlike other fabrics that cause irritation and trap in heat, our bamboo rayon is silky soft, pleasantly cool to the touch, and wicks away moisture quickly and efficiently. In fact, Kyte Baby’s signature fabric was specifically developedto help babies with sensitive skin find relief and sleep better. Our founder, Ying Liu, created Kyte Baby as a solution to her daughter’s sleep struggles due to chronic eczema. Ten years later, our bamboo fabric soothes babies all over the world(with and without skin conditions) to help them get better sleep.
Bamboo fabric isn’t just beneficial for babies. It’s a great fabric for children and adults, too! Even when your little one is long past the stage where you need to worry about temperature regulation, there are plenty of reasons why you may want to continue dressing them in bamboo clothing. To name a few, it’s more comfortable, it’s sensory-friendly, and it's great for hot weather! Thanks to its unbeatable softness and breathability, here’s where bamboo fabric really shines:
When it comes to picking out the right fabric for newborn clothes, you can’t do better than bamboo. Bamboo fabric is much softer than cotton and also has unique thermoregulating properties—thanks to micro gaps in bamboo fibers, which allow for superior moisture absorption and ventilation. Because babies can’t regulate their body temperature as well as adults can, overheating (especially during sleep) poses a significant health risk and raises their risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Bamboo clothes are breathable, moisture-wicking, and hypoallergenic, making them great for preemies and newborns, and especially those with eczema, other skin conditions, and/or allergies.
Sleep sacks, also known as sleep bags, are a baby sleep essential that helps both you and your little one get better sleep at night. Before 12 months of age, loose blankets, toys, pillows, or any soft or loose items are a big no-no for safe sleep. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued safe sleep guidelines, which include a strong recommendation against having a blanket in your baby’s sleep environment. If you’re a first-time parent, you may be surprised to discover that something as innocuous as a soft blanket can pose such a serious hazard to your baby during sleep. After all, baby blankets are one of the most popular gifts that people give to expecting parents. While it’s fine to cuddle with your baby under a blanket on the couch when you’re both awake and alert, a loose blanket can lead to suffocation or strangulation during naptime or bedtime.
The best alternative is a sleep sack, which is essentially a wearable blanket you can zip your baby into. A well-fitting sleep sack is snug around the top and does not allow any fabric to come up over your baby’s mouth or nose. It should also fit loosely at the bottom and allow your little one’s legs to kick and assume the froggy position for hip health development. Although a sleep sack offers all the comfort and warmth of a blanket, you want to make sure that youchoose one in the right fabric. Kyte Baby sleep bags are not only made from bamboo rayon, they’re also TOG-rated to guarantee that your baby is at the perfect temperature all night long. A sleep sack made from bamboo provides the right amount of warmth while also ensuring proper circulation to prevent overheating.
Footies are one of the most popular items of baby clothing, and it’s not hard to see why. They’re an all-in-one outfit that completely covers the feet, eliminating the need for socks and keeping your little one’s toes nice and warm. They offer complete and cozy coverage, and they’re perfect for both sleep and outings in colder weather. Since footies are a fullcoverage piece, the breathability of the fabric is particularly important. In a non-breathable footie, it is easier for your baby to overheat. Bamboo fabric keeps your little one safe and comfortable, and gives you peace of mind.
If your little one has eczema or another skin condition, like dermatitis, changing the type of pajamas they wear can make a huge difference in their comfort during sleep. Eczema looks different on each individual, but some common triggers for flare-ups are rough threads and sweating. Rough and scratchy textures can chafe and cause further irritation for sensitive skin. Sweat stings and dries out the skin, causing an itch-and-scratch cycle that can keep your little one up at night. Dressing your child in silky soft, breathable bamboo pajamas cuts down the itching and irritation, soothing the skin and keeping it cool throughout the night.
There’s a lot to love about bamboo fabric, but its moisture-wicking and antibacterial qualities are high on the list. Kyte Baby is best known for bamboo sleepwear, but we also have a daywear line for littles that includes both our signature bamboo rayon and bamboo jersey fabrics. Both materials are ultra soft (although the bamboo rayon feels silkier to the touch) and hyper-absorbent for all-day play. Because of the hollow structure of bamboo fibers, the fabric wicks moisture away from the body and absorbs it without feeling wet. This helps your child stay dry and feel cool even on the hottest days under the blazing sun.
As bamboo clothing increases in popularity, Kyte Baby stands out by maintaining a high standard of care and safety. All our products are all OEKO-TEX® certified, meaning that every component from the zipper to the thread has been rigorously tested against a list of up to 350 toxic chemicals that have been found to be harmful to human health. Although these chemicals are harmful to people and the environment, children are a particularly vulnerable population. To keep your little ones safe, we are stringent about maintaining certification by being retested and recertified every single year by OEKO-TEX®. This guarantees that our products remain of the highest quality—-with a third-party certification to prove it.
Being antibacterial and highly absorbent means that bamboo also has the ability to resist odors. No one likes the feeling of damp socks—-or the smell that comes with them. Socks made from bamboo offer superior comfort and dryness. Feet need to “breathe” to stay healthy, and the silky soft feel of breathable bamboo socks feels downright luxurious. If your little one can’t seem to stay comfortable in socks, try switching to bamboo before throwing in the towel. Kyte Baby socks keep little feet powder fresh all day and have grips on the soles to prevent slipping.
If you’ve ever felt the buttery smoothness of bamboo fabric, you’ll know that it only makes sense to translate it to bedding. Bamboo crib sheets are unparalleled in comfort and breathability. The silky smoothness and cooling ability of the fabric are perfect for babies with eczema. Many babies prefer to sleep on their stomach, and once they learn to roll from back to belly, it’s perfectly safe to let them do so (although you should always initially place your baby on their back to sleep). All that time spent sleeping with their face rubbing against their crib sheet can worsen eczema if the fabric is abrasive or too hot. Due to the cooling nature of breathable bamboo, crib sheets made from bamboo rayon feel light, airy, and oh-so-soft to the touch—creating a comfortable and safe sleep space.
Whether your little one has sensitive skin or not, bamboo clothing and bedding make a big difference in the way of comfort. Children can be particularly sensitive to textures, and the softness of bamboo fabric makes it sensory-friendly and easy to wear. Shop the Kyte Baby store to find everything from bamboo layette, bamboo sleep sacks, bamboo bedding, bamboo towels, and more.
