You double-cleanse. You patch-test. You read every label.
Now meet the step most routines skip: the fabric against your baby's skin all night long.
Why fabric matters ↓Two shelves. One long-wear product.
The product with the most wear time is the one nobody reads the label on.
Start with the 12-hour layerLittle skin, still learning
Baby skin isn't a smaller version of yours. Here's what the research says is different.
The stratum corneum, skin's outermost layer, is measurably thinner in infants than in adults, and its cells are smaller.
Infant skin holds and releases water differently than adult skin, with higher water loss reported in the first months of life.
Babies have a much larger skin surface area relative to body weight, so more of them is in contact with whatever they wear.
The fiber, explained like an ingredient
Bamboo viscose starts as bamboo pulp that's dissolved and regenerated into a smooth, continuous fiber. It's a processed fiber, which is why we call it bamboo viscose.
The regenerated fiber has a smooth, even surface, so the knit feels silky with a soft, fluid drape instead of a fuzzy nap.
Viscose fibers absorb more water by weight than cotton, so the fabric takes up moisture readily before it starts to feel damp.
Bamboo viscose drapes beautifully but doesn't spring back on its own. Five percent spandex gives the knit recovery, so the fit stays snug at the cuffs and the zipper lies flat after a night of kicking.
Not all soft is the same
Read our label like you read yours
Short list. Nothing to Google.
Pick your favorite layer
A gentle bath-to-bed routine
Warm, not hot. Test it with your wrist and keep it short.
Pat, don't rub. Get the creases at the neck, thighs and behind the ears.
Whatever your pediatrician recommends, in a thin layer.
Give it a few minutes before dressing. Good time for a book.
Wash cold on gentle with a mild detergent, line dry, and skip the fabric softener. Softener coats the fibers and dulls the drape.
From one label-reader to another
I started Caden Lane in 2004 after going looking for a baby gift and finding nothing but mass-produced, impersonal things. I've been reading the back of every tag since.
We keep our ingredient list short because I'd want it short. Two fibers. No chemical flame retardants. A snug fit that meets the CPSC rule. If you're the mom who flips the bottle over before you buy it, these are made for you.
Katy Mimari · Founder
The fine print, in plain words
Is bamboo viscose okay for sensitive skin?
We can't tell you how any fabric will affect your baby's skin. What we can tell you is exactly what's in it: 95% bamboo viscose, 5% spandex, no chemical flame retardants. If your baby has a skin condition, ask your pediatrician.
Can I put lotion or balm on before zipping up?
Yes. Apply a thin layer and give it a few minutes to absorb before dressing. Customers tell us balm clings to bamboo viscose less than it does to cotton.
How do I wash it?
Machine wash cold on gentle with a mild detergent. Line dry. No fabric softener and no high heat, which wear viscose fibers down faster.
How does sizing work?
True to size by age range, from Newborn to 24 months. Between sizes? Footies run snug by design, so size up. The convertible romper has fold-over cuffs that add a little length.
Why the snug fit?
Our pajamas aren't treated with chemical flame retardants. Under CPSC rules, children's sleepwear that isn't flame resistant has to fit snugly, so ours does. It should feel close to the body, not tight.
Footie or zip romper?
Footies are easiest for newborns and pre-walkers: feet covered, nothing to adjust. The convertible zip romper suits babies who are on the move or growing fast, since the cuffs fold open for bare feet.