Baby Clothes and Newborn Essentials | Made in France

Baby clothing made in France in merino wool, knitted in our French workshops.
Our collection brings together essential newborn pieces — cardigans, jackets, pants, hats, booties and blankets — to create a complete and harmonious wardrobe. Knitted in France from 100% extra-fine merino wool, each piece offers breathability, natural thermoregulation and timeless elegance from birth up to 18 months.

Baby Clothes: More Than Just Clothing

Since ancient times, layette has marked a baby’s arrival into the world. It does more than dress a newborn — it protects, envelops and helps regulate the temperature of a still-developing body. Well-designed baby clothes prioritize natural materials, simple cuts and easy layering.

At Mistricotine, each piece is part of a cohesive newborn trousseau, thoughtfully created to support everyday gestures: dressing, changing, carrying and keeping baby warm.

Creating a Newborn Trousseau in Merino Wool

A newborn trousseau is built around a few essential pieces:

  • Baby wrap cardigan: recommended from birth to keep baby’s chest warm

  • Hat and booties: to preserve warmth in delicate extremities

  • Cardigan or sweater: for easy layering

  • Rompers or pants: comfort and freedom of movement

  • Baby blanket: an essential part of the trousseau

Each piece can be selected individually or combined into a coordinated set.

Why Choose Merino Wool for Baby Clothes?

Merino wool is particularly suited to newborns:

  • Natural thermoregulation

  • Breathability

  • Ultra-fine softness

  • Comfort in every season

It keeps baby warm without overheating, while respecting delicate skin.

Durable Baby Clothes, Knitted in France

All our pieces are knitted in France in keeping with traditional textile craftsmanship. The stitches are soft and flexible, the finishes carefully refined, and the boxwood buttons chosen for their smoothness.

Designed to last, Mistricotine layette can accompany baby through the seasons and be lovingly passed down.

Easy Care for Everyday Use

Merino wool baby clothes are easy to care for: a gentle wool cycle at low temperature, light spin and flat drying help preserve the softness and structure of the knit. Practical care designed to simplify daily life.

Learn More

Baby’s needs evolve during the first months. To better understand how to create a well-balanced layette:

→ How to dress baby daily
→ Dressing baby in winter
→ What is layette?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baby Clothes
What is baby layette?

Baby layette refers to the first set of clothing and accessories prepared for a newborn: cardigans, jackets, trousers, hats, booties, and blankets.
It forms the newborn wardrobe, carefully prepared before birth to ensure comfort, warmth, and practicality from the very first days.
→ Read more: What is baby layette?
What are the essential newborn clothes?

Newborn clothing should be soft, comfortable, easy to put on, and suitable for delicate skin.

Essential items typically include:

  • bodysuits
  • sleepsuits
  • a cardigan or wrap cardigan
  • a hat
  • booties
  • a baby blanket

These essentials make it easy to dress your baby while helping maintain a stable body temperature in the first days of life.
What size should you choose for a newborn baby?

Newborn size (50 cm / approx. 3 kg) is suitable for full-term babies. However, 1-month size (56 cm) is often a better choice, as babies grow very quickly in the first weeks.
For premature babies, size 00 (40–45 cm, from around 2 kg) is recommended.
When in doubt, it is always best to choose the larger size — especially as knitted merino wool garments naturally adapt to a baby’s shape and offer flexibility.
How many clothes do you need for a newborn ?

For the first few days, it is recommended to bring several clothing items so you can easily change your baby when needed.
Parents typically prepare:

  • 5 to 7 bodysuits4 to 6 sleepsuits
  • 2 to 3 cardigans or knitwear layers
  • 1 hat
  • 1 to 2 pairs of booties
  • 1 baby blanket

These essentials usually make up a newborn’s first wardrobe, ensuring comfort, warmth, and practicality from day one.
How do you wash baby wool clothes?

Wool baby clothing should be washed gently to preserve the softness and quality of the fibers. Hand washing or a delicate machine cycle (wool program) is generally recommended, using a detergent suitable for wool.
At Mistricotine, the merino wool used is treated with a superwash anti-felting process, allowing garments to be machine-washed at 30°C (86°F) on a wool or delicate cycle, while maintaining their softness and flexibility.
After washing, it is best to dry garments flat to preserve their shape and structure.