Merino Newborn Layette Boxed Gift Set

NZ Made

McDonald

Merino Newborn Layette Boxed Gift Set

$299.00

A first wardrobe for a new arrival, gathered in one giftbox. The vest, beanie, booties and wrap are knitted in the natural colour of the fleece, with seamless construction that keeps every piece gentle against new skin.

Arrives in a giftbox, ready to give. Layer the vest close to the skin, add the beanie and booties for outings, and use the wrap for swaddling or tucked over a pram or capsule. The wrap measures about 100cm x 90cm.

100% merino wool, undyed.
From a single flock of black merino sheep on Ōtemātātā Station in the high country.

Vest, beanie and booties sized for 0 to 3 months. The vest has a soft, close fit for layering, and the booties are shaped to stay on little feet. The wrap is generously sized to grow with baby.

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About Merino Wool

One of nature's most versatile fibres, merino is a natural insulator and temperature regulator, keeping you warm in the cold and cool in the heat. With ultra fine fibres, it's incredibly soft not at all scratchy like traditional wool can be.

Insulating

Antimicrobial

Lightweight

Temperature regulating

Moisture wicking

Non-irritating

Quick drying

100% natural undyed New Zealand merino wool
Naturally breathable and temperature regulating
Soft against delicate skin

McDonald's baby collection showcases a special merino wool sourced exclusively from Philippa Cameron's flock of black merino sheep grazing the high-country pastures of Ōtemātātā Station.

Merino wool is naturally temperature regulating, breathable and soft against the skin. Its odour-resistant fibres often require less frequent washing than synthetic alternatives.

Cool water and a gentle wool wash will help maintain the softness and performance of the fibre. Always refer to the care label attached to your garment.

Sized by age, with a comfortable fit that leaves room to move, play and grow. Soft and easy to get on and off, so dressing a wriggly little one is a little simpler.

Every child grows at their own pace, so go by your child's size rather than their age. If they're between sizes, we recommend choosing the larger one.

Always check the size guide on the individual product page before selecting your size

We dispatch every order from Nelson, New Zealand with tracked delivery, and your local postal service completes the final leg. Delivery times vary by destination, and customs processing can add a few extra days.
Our prices are in New Zealand dollars and don't include New Zealand GST. They also don't include import duties, taxes or handling fees charged in your country. If these apply, they're set by your local authorities and payable by you before or on delivery. If your parcel is genuinely lost in transit, we'll replace or refund it.

Orders within New Zealand are sent by trusted courier services with full tracking and insurance included. We'll send tracking details as soon as your order leaves us, so you can keep an eye on its progress.
GST is included in all New Zealand prices. If your parcel is genuinely lost in transit, we'll replace or refund it.

If your purchase isn't quite right, you can return it within six months for an exchange, replacement or refund. Simply return it in as-new condition with its original tags and packaging.

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The measure of merino

The softness of merino wool comes down to the fineness of its fibres. That fineness is measured in microns one thousandth of a millimetre. The lower the micron count, the finer and softer the fibre. Standard wool typically measures between 30 and 40 microns. By contrast, merino measures between 15 and 24 microns.

Coarser fibres are rigid enough to prick the skin rather than bend against it, causing an itchy sensation. Finer fibres, like merino, are soft enough to flex on contact, so they sit gently against the skin without irritation.

Within merino, there's even more variation. Our superfine merino sits between 17 and 18.5 microns. It's exceptionally soft and well suited to everyday wear. Our ultrafine merino measures below 17 microns. It's rarer, more expensive and closer in feel to cashmere.

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Not ours. The prickle people associate with wool comes from coarse fibres — the thicker the fibre, the more it irritates the skin. Our superfine Merino is 18 microns and our ultrafine is 16.9 microns, both comfortably below the threshold at which most people feel any prickle at all. The result is a fabric that feels soft next to the skin, which is why our Merino base layers suit people with sensitive skin. If wool has bothered you in the past, it was almost certainly a far coarser fibre than this.

We don't offer gift wrapping at the moment, but we're happy to include a message from you. Add it in the notes when you order, along with who it's from, and we'll pass it on with the parcel.

Avoid spraying fragrances directly onto garments as this can attract moths.
In between use, and certainly out of season, store your Possum/Merino/Silk knitwear in storage bags or containers.
Some recommend storing your knitwear with cedar blocks, or wiping your drawers with a cloth infused with cedar essential oil, as the scent of cedar repels moths.
Employ the use of Clothes Moth traps in the room you store your knitwear. These can usually be found at hardware or garden centres.
If you start to notice small holes in your garment, place it in a compression bag in the freezer for 1 week. This will ensure all moth larvae wont be able to survive.

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