Ruskovilla-Baby in Wool - 2018

Why do babies need Ruskovilla’s natural fibres?

Having a baby is life-changing. It is especially exciting if you have no prior experience of babycare. Everything is new, and endless contradictory instructions are just a few clicks away. It was with woollen baby clothes that Ruskovilla’s story began back in 1981. As such, we have decades of experience with dressing and caring for small babies. Perhaps you were dressed in Ruskovilla as a baby, and you’ve felt the softness of natural fibres against your skin. If you haven’t, we would like to quote a paediatric neurologist on why natural is best for babies. The surface area of a newborn’s skin in relation to weight is a lot greater than in adults. In addition, the skin is thin, as is the layer of fat underneath it. The head makes up one-quarter of a baby’s total length, while in adults the head only accounts for an eighth of our height. Babies also secrete more fluids than adults. Newborns do not have their own stores to balance changes in temperature, and they are entirely dependent on the ambient temperature. In Finland, the difference between the outdoor

and indoor temperature can easily be up to 30 degrees Celsius. Babies lose a particularly high amount of heat through their large heads. That’s why baby clothing must have an excellent ability to retain even warmth and moisture. These properties cannot be found in artificial fibres or in heavily treated materials. Only natural fibres can do this. Appropriate clothing can support your baby’s growth and development. Wool and silk provide the best protection for warmth and moisture against the skin. Our decades of experience have shown that chemically untreated natural fibres are always the best option for a baby’s sensitive skin. Ruskovilla’s range contains undergarments and middle layers, bedding and sheepskins, all made from top-quality natural fibres. And because we also want to ensure nature’s wellbeing, the majority of our materials are certified organic. So, take your time and look through this guide and the tips, and use the handy checklist overleaf to record what you’re going to need for your little one.

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