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Made in a smooth single jersey stitch, the knit has a clean, classic finish that feels gentle against delicate skin. Merino wool is naturally temperature regulating, helping to keep your little one warm in cooler weather without overheating indoors. It’s the perfect fibre for layering through autumn and winter, whether at home, out for a walk, or heading off to kindy.
The elastic waistband provides a comfortable, flexible fit that makes dressing quick and easy. It gently holds the pants in place without digging in, allowing for all-day comfort – especially important for busy toddlers and little ones in nappies. The soft knit construction also offers natural stretch, ensuring the pants move with your child rather than restricting them.
Available in sizing from newborn to 1 year and designed in timeless, gender-neutral colours, these merino knit pants pair beautifully with matching cardigans, vests, or bubblesuits from our Merino Knitwear range. They’re a versatile wardrobe staple that can be dressed up or down while keeping little bodies cosy.
Highlights
- 100% merino wool: Soft, breathable knit that keeps little legs warm without overheating.
- Temperature regulating: Ideal for layering through cooler months.
- Elastic waistband: Gentle, flexible fit for easy dressing and all-day comfort.
- Natural stretch knit: Moves with baby for wriggling and play.
- Newborn to 1 year: Timeless, gender-neutral colours to mix and match effortlessly.
Sizing Chart
Join Amanda as she discusses the sizing of The Sleep Store Merino Knitwear collection. Scroll down for full specs.
| Size | Outside Leg | Inside Leg | Waist |
| Newborn | 28cm | 13cm | 35cm |
| 0-3 months | 31cm | 15cm | 37cm |
| 3-6 months | 36cm | 19cm | 39cm |
| 6-12 months | 41cm | 23cm | 41cm |
| 1 year | 46cm | 28cm | 43cm |
Materials
| Materials | 100% merino wool - 21 microns |
| Care | Machine washable Wash inside out in a laundry bag. Wash with similar colours. Use approved wool detergent. Gentle cold or 30 degree machine wash on a wool or delicate wash cycle. Do not high spin. Do not soak, bleach or use softeners. Dry flat in shade avoiding direct sunlight. Do not hang dry as it can cause the garment to go out of shape. Do not tumble dry. Cool iron on reverse. Gently reshape by hand if needed. Do not dry clean. |
Learn how to care for your Merino Knitwear with Amanda
Watch Amanda explain the Woolmark Standard
Care for your Wool
As with many wool garments, you may experience a bit of pilling on this garment. Please note this is often due to a soft fibre such as merino wool rubbing against other fabrics, such as flannelette sheets. We consider pilling a normal part of wear and tear on a soft merino wool garment. We could have treated the fabric much more to reduce pilling but then it would lose its lovely, snuggly softness.
Please take care with moths
Protect
your Wool from small holes created by insects such as moths and
silverfish. Ensure your garments are clean before storing. Lavender and
Cedar wood are noxious to these pests so storing your garments with
these scents or a moth trap will help protect your knitwear further.
What are the major differences between The Sleep Store Merino Wool garments?
Our entry level 100% Merino Wool. At 190gsm it is the lightest weight of our 100% merino wool offerings but not as fine (or silky smooth to touch) as our Deluxe Rib or Jersey Merino. It is a great affordable and durable option.
All Seasons Merino Tencel
This is an everyday collection made from a 70% Merino Wool / 30% Tencel. The Jersey blend fabric has a silky, cool feel, and is the lightest Merino wool blend option at 165gsm. The Tencel blend makes it great for wearing all year round and ideal for sensitive skin.
Jersey Merino
Made from 100% New Zealand merino wool, it is super smooth and soft. It feels like high-quality t-shirt fabric and has a comfortable stretch - not as much as the Deluxe Merino rib. Great for layering all year round at 200gsm.
Deluxe Merino Rib
Made from 100% New Zealand merino wool, this range uses a rib knit merino wool, meaning its structure consists of rows of stitching. This gives this merino wool a beautiful stretch with cross-grain elasticity. It is so soft and great all year round at 220gsm.
Fleece Merino Tencel
Super warm at 270gsm, ideal for cold nights and Wintry days. Made from a blend of 68% Merino Wool, 29% Tencel and 3% Elastane, this range is super soft and fluffy on the inside with a sweatshirt feel on the outside.
Premium mid-weight Merino
A beautiful soft and thick 100% Merino Wool interlock which allows for comfortable stretch whilst retaining shape. A lovely warm option, at 250gsm it is our warmest 100% merino options. This is our only 100% merino that is available in prints.
Merino Knitwear
Crafted from 100% merino wool. Comes in 3 different stitch patterns depending on the garment - seed stitch, classic stitch and brioche stitch.
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