Disana Boiled Wool Sleeping Bag

Disana Boiled Wool Sleeping Bag - wearable blanket.  GOTS certified organic. Made in Germany.

Size 1, 60 cm, for about age 1 - 7 months 

Size 2, 80 cm, for about age 6 - 18 months 

Size 3, 100 cm, for about age 18 months to 3+ years 

Soft and lovely boiled organic fine merino wool outside. Soft organic cotton inside. Warmth and comfort. The warmth of boiled wool is not at all like sweaty polyester. Wool breathes and regulates body temperature. I am convinced that my babies sleep better in wool and natural fibers, perhaps because they are neither too hot nor too cold in it. This really does have that Goldilocks effect of "just right". There is something amazing and superior about merino wool. The organic cotton lining inside is soft, too. This is not intended as a diaper cover. It is clothing.   

Don't confuse this with thin, lightweight wool sacks.  This is boiled wool - which is much more substantial and weighs more because it contains a lot of wool.  The weight is just right for both warmth, breathability and a feeling of security. Babies really do soothe easily in wool!

The front zipper opens up all the way for easy access to baby. This new stock version has a new added detail which is cotton at the top covering the zipper. Please note that the pictures, except for the grey picture, don't show this zipper cover near the chin but ALL of our stock does have this nice added feature. The top of the zipper is very well covered by organic cotton, which makes good sense. Handwash only. Made in Germany.

  All of our stock has the zipper cover near the baby's chin. These are much nicer than they look in the pictures. Grey shown on the baby is size one.

What is Boiled Wool?  It is not the same as "superwash" wool.  Boiled wool is a versatile fabric that has been used for centuries. It is created by a process called fulling, which involves washing and agitating the fabric in hot water. This process causes the wool fibers to shrink and interlock, resulting in a denser wool that is soft and not itchy.  

GOTS certified wool and organic cotton means no worries about safety. 

• Warmth: Boiled wool is an excellent insulator yet it doesn't get too hot because it breathes
• Breathability: allows moisture vapor to escape 
• Water resistance: The interlocked fibers of boiled wool create a natural barrier that is resistant to water penetration. This helps keep sheets dry in case of a leak.
• Durability: The fulling process makes boiled wool more durable and more resistant to pilling. Pass this lovely item down to future children.
• No polymer resins: Unlike boiled wool, wools that can be machine washed on warm have been processed in a different way. The fibers may be coated with a thin polymer resin or the fibers have been treated with chlorine to remove their scales. Disana GOTS certified wools must be hand washed. 

Washing is infrequent. Hand washing is easier than it may seem.  I, Karen, really enjoy hand washing this lovely garment once in a while. Wash only if very soiled, otherwise just air out and re-use it.  That's even easier than machine washing. Traditional superwash treatments often involve harsh chemicals that are not compatible with GOTS certification.

Warm boiled wool on the outside, extra-fine organic cotton on the inside. Our boiled wool Disana sleeping bag combines the best of both natural fibers. The outside, made of soft new boiled Merino wool, provides plenty of warmth.  Wool is very good at balancing out the temperature; you are usually not too warm or too cold wearing it. An extra fine organic cotton lining on the inside allows the child to sleep in peace. Thanks to the long zip the front of the sleeping bag can be opened wide. This makes it easier to place your child inside when she is asleep. A priceless advantage for little ones after a long day of adventures, play and discovery.

Measurements:   

Size 1:   From back of neck to bottom is 23 inches.  From front neck opening to bottom is 21 inches.

Size 2:   From back of neck to bottom is 33.5 inches.  From front neck opening to bottom is 31 inches.

Size 3:   From back of neck to bottom is 41 inches.  From front neck opening to bottom is 38.5 inches.

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Note from Karen:  Green Mountain Diapers does not sell anything made with superwash wool. Why? Purity. Coating wool with silicone or polymer resins is not the same as boiled wool. Besides, when I wash a product with superwash treatment, I can smell the chemical odor. (My very sensitive sense of smell is my "superpower"). Plus, I enjoy hand washing wool. It doesn't need to be done often, but it is satisfying and enjoyable when I do hand wash my wools. If I'm going to choose natural wool, I want it to actually be a natural fiber, not just made from a natural fiber that has then been chemically processed and changed.