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From Adri’s desk….

Onesie Buying Guide

Not every fabric behaves the same – a Plushie and Cotton Onesie in a similar size may not look and fit exactly the same.
The Plush may appear a little shorter and wider due to the fabric being so much thicker. The cotton stretches when we sew it and may appear longer in the legs.

1- Cotton Rib, Interlock and Double Knit.
Cotton Rib and Interlock are almost the same but the rib has a more noticeable line. They are both for cooler temps.

2- Cotton Lycra or Cotton with elastane (Most of our Cotton Onesies)
A nice 190 grams knit which has a nice fit for stretchy limbs with added stretch. Good for summer and not-so-cold nights.

3- Cotton Fleece (also stretchy fleeces)
It’s a nice dense knit and it’s brushed on the inside. In very cold places you might want to add a blankie or sleeping sack.

4- Plush (also called Velour, coral fleece and minky)
This is the Rolls Royce of Onesies for very cold nights.
The warmest plush ones are the Navy and Black Plushiegrows.

The printed plush is warmer than cotton interlock but not as thick and fluffy as the plains. Good day-playwear and night time if your child gets night sweats no matter what temps.

Dem toes…
Of course, they have fold-over footies which is fabulous if you want them to run around in the day with open feet or paired with shoes for outings.

I get asked this quite often
“Hi, do you need to put something under the plush onesies?”
Many moms put a vest underneath. Plushies are soft on both sides and will not irritate skin. As far as man-made yarns go, this is of the comfiest. It’s a personal decision and depends on your child, and as always – mom knows best.

How many do I need?
My personal recommendation is to buy three. That way, one is in the wash while the other is drying. You may also prefer to mix the cotton with the plush for variety and different night temps.

But I suspect you will be back for more! We’re very proud of this range and welcome you to the Hoolie Onesie Club. Please share pics, we love the happy faces.

PS: Our smart zips open from the bottom so loo time is not an Arctic affair of the heart! Makes changing nappies a breeze too.

Be sure to check the size guide. No tape measure? Grab a a string, then measure it against a ruler. Our sizing is not small.


Fabrics
Cotton Rib / Double Knit

FabricsPlush velour / Coral Fleece

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