Infant & Baby T-shirts

Fabric: Is organic cotton really the best choice?

Choosing naturally breathable, organic cotton for your baby t-shirts and newborn baby clothes will eliminate a possible skin irritant, helping to keep their delicate skin healthy. While your baby’s skin is unfathomably smooth and soft, it is also delicate, porous and vulnerable to irritations caused by scratchy, non-breathable or non-organic fabrics. Cotton also washes beautifully without the need for harsh chemical laundry products which are another potential irritant. Choosing organic cotton t-shirts for infants with sensitive skin is a smart move.

Size: Do you think it will fit?

Choosing the right size clothing for a baby or toddler should be simple, particularly as the size labels correspond directly to age groups. Still, no two babies are exactly alike, so a baby t-shirt that’s swimming on one one-year-old may be quite fitted on another. As most toddlers are not so keen on spending hours in the fitting room trying different sizes, we recommend noting down the measurements of a piece of your child’s clothing that fits and then using those measurements as a minimum for new purchases. Basically, in the 0-3 years age range, we’d recommend against buying anything that fits perfectly right now. Always err on the side of ‘generous’, and then you’re giving your little one time to grow into it before they grow out of it!

Seasonality: Is it t-shirt weather today?

A simple rule of thumb for dressing your little one for the weather is that they ought to wear one more layer than you are. If you’re in a strappy singlet, bubs can rock an organic baby t-shirt, if you’re in a sweater they’ll need a coat. And keep sun protection in mind. We love our light, breathable, long-sleeve t-shirts as they are comfy to wear but protect from harmful UVs.

Dressing: Are they easy to get on and off?

Babies are shaped differently to adults, it’s one of the things that makes them so darned cute! But it means that we couldn’t just shrink down an adult t-shirt and expect it to fit a baby. We’ve included snap closures, buttons or envelope necklines to make our super soft t-shirts for infants a breeze to get on and off. No pulling, tugging or tears.

Finding baby tops that align with your personal style and ethos isn’t always easy, but it can be. With a little one in your life, you’ll no doubt be gifted a plethora of loud, less-than-eco-friendly t-shirts for infants and other garish gear emblazoned with the latest cartoon craze. You have our permission to gratefully accept, then tactfully tuck them away. We’re here for you if you’re more of a “baby joggers in natural fibres”, or “earth-toned baby leggings” kind of parent. If you’re looking to inject some personality and style into your child’s wardrobe we have baby t-shirt styles that’ll help you steer clear of covering bubs in monster trucks or princesses. We focus on simple, classic prints in boxy cuts that allow your baby, not their clothes, to be the star of the show.

The very best t-shirts for newborns, babies and toddlers are comfortable, breathable and washable, and in our opinion, made from organic terry cotton! We love the casual knock-about feel of a terry tee and find them not only stylish but quite practical. Due to the looped weave of terry cotton, spills and stains are less likely to take a tight grip, and so the tee ends up in the wash less often. For new parents who are stressing about how to care for infant t-shirts and other clothing, choosing terry cotton gives you a little helping hand in the laundry department.

Also, less laundering equals less chemical build-up in the fabric, making them the best t-shirts for babies with sensitive skin. It’s a win-win! Another reason we’re so smitten with organic terry cotton is the minimal impact it has on the environment. Conventional fabric production can be achingly harmful to our beautiful planet, so using a fabric like organic terry cotton for sustainable baby t-shirts, reduces fossil fuel use and harmful chemical by-products of synthetic fibre production. Our customers are the ones who will inherit our planet, so we see it as our duty to them to hand it on in the best possible condition. Read more about Why sustainable baby clothes are better for your baby and planet here.