ManyMonths Natural Woollies Elephant Hood Bright Silver *

Description

Merino wool balaclava for babies and kids

Our bestseller in a special colour, Bright Silver: the ManyMonths® Natural Woollies balaclava, knitted in stretchy, ribbed merino wool.

Stays in place with an integrated elastic, and warms both the head and neck.

Keeps Head, Neck & Chest Warm: Full coverage with no need for a separate scarf, staying securely in place all day long.

Covered Back Elastic: The carefully designed elastic is entirely encased in soft wool, for a snug and comfortable fit throughout the day.

Great for Teething & Babywearing: Merino wool stays warm even when damp, perfect for drooling little ones. With no straps or fasteners, it is easy to wear under a carrier hood.

Helmet-Friendly & Convertible: A perfect fit under ski, bike and other helmets. Wear it as a hood, or pull it down around the neck as a snood.

The Elephant Hood families love, while this colour lasts.

Complete the Look: Long Cuff Mittens and Adjustable Winter Booties.

Why Natural Merino Wool?

Warm Without Overheating: Cosy in the cold and comfortable when the weather turns milder.
Breathable on Active Days: Wool absorbs sweat and lets it evaporate, and stays warm even when damp.
Soft on the Skin: Smooth and comfortable, nothing like the wool jumpers you remember.
Less Washing: Wear daily, wash seldom. Wool naturally resists dirt and odours, and airing outdoors is usually enough.

Sizing

• NewComer (0-3/4 months): up to 43/44 cm head circumference
• Charmer/Explorer (3-12/18 months): ca 43-48 cm head circumference
• Adventurer/Conqueror (1-4.5/5 years): ca 46-54 cm head circumference
• Innovator (5-7/7.5 years): ca 52-56 cm head circumference

The rib relaxes somewhat in use and grows with the child. Between two sizes, choose the larger one. The NewComer size is made without the back elastic.

See our Size Guide for help choosing the right size.

Material

• 100% merino wool rib in Expedition weight (approx. 380 gsm), custom-knitted with natural built-in stretch
• Merino wool rib and all trims, from labels and threads to buttons and zips, tested for harmful substances to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Class I: the strictest class, made for baby articles. Tested every year since the 2017/2018 collection
• Mulesing-free merino wool, free from superwash and moth treatments, coloured with safe dyes

Care Instructions

• Hand wash or machine wash at a max. temperature of 30°C on a gentle wool cycle
• When washing by hand, do not wring. Instead, press into a towel to remove excess water or machine spin at 400 rpm
• Shape while damp and lay flat to dry
• Do not tumble dry or bleach
• We recommend airing wool garments outside to refresh them. It's unnecessary to wash after every use.
• Use an enzyme-free wool detergent when washing your Natural Woollies, and let them rest between uses
• Pure merino rib without elastane relaxes a little with wear and regains its shape in the wash

Manufacturer

• Produced by a GOTS-certified manufacturer in China
• Committed to fair working conditions, ethical practices, and ecological values
• Partnership established in 2005, manufacturing Natural Woollies for us since 2007

Design

• Designed in Finland by our head designer Bettina Lindblom, who founded our company in 2002 and has created the MaM® Design and ManyMonths® brands.
• Bettina is a mum of three with a master's degree in education. She has studied developmental and social psychology and taught social psychology at university. Designed for how children develop, not just how tall they grow, with attachment parenting at heart.
• Inspired by the four distinct Nordic seasons and created in the Helsinki region, around the world's second-northernmost capital, where winter is the longest season of the year.