Experts agree that in order for your baby to get a comfortable and safe night’s sleep, it’s important to ensure the baby doesn’t get too hot during the night. In fact, studies conducted in Australia have shown that increased temperature can have a signifi-cant effect on babies, including increasing
respiratory and heart rates, depressing baby’s arousal responses and reducing the autonomic control of their heart rate. Below we look at tips for reducing risks associated with increased temperature and helping baby to sleep comfortably.
Bambi Baby
• Where possible, always try to sleep
baby on their back.
• Try not to cover your baby’s head
while they are asleep. Avoid hats,
hoods, beanies and other forms of
head coverings.
• Always choose light bedding for
baby, avoiding heavy blankets
where possible.
• Dress your baby using layers so
they are neither too hot or too cold.
To check, feel baby’s tummy or
back. In ideal circumstances, this
should feel comfortably warm to
the touch.
• Never use electric blankets, wheat
bags or hot water bottles for
babies.
• Try to use only natural, breathable
fibres for baby’s bedding.
At Bambi we know everyone makes different life-style choices and has different budgets, which is why Bambi offer a number of natural options in our baby products. Fibres you can choose from include:
• Natural Australian Cotton • Pure New Wool • Tencel • Ingeo™ • Cotton/Bamboo
Importantly, all of the fibres Bambi use are clean, natural, sustainable and renewable. As well as being healthful for baby, they are also very easy care for mum and dad. All of Bambi’s baby products, including our wool products, can be machine washed and tumble dried and many carry the Asthma Founda-tion’s ‘Sensitive Choice Seal of Approval’.
WHY CHOOSE BAMBI BEDDING FOR YOUR BABY? Here at Bambi we have been creating quality, natural, healthful bedding for Australians for nearly 35 years. With our baby range we have spent many years sourcing the best, most breathable, natural fibres available, and then have handcrafted these into beautiful products which will have your baby sleeping in pure, healthful luxury.
COTTON
OUR FIBRES…. All of our fibres have very different characteristics. Here we take a look at
which is best for your baby (and your budget).
COTTON is used commonly across the globe for bedding. It is a natural fibre that ’s soft and strong,
getting its strength from spinning the fibre into yarn and
then weaving the yarn into fabric. It is soft, has good insula-
tion properties and absorbs moisture reasonably well. In
comparison with some other bedding fibres, cotton can be
fairly inexpensive. However, it is important to note that the
quality of cotton differs enormously. Variables in cotton
production include the country of origin (Australian cotton
for example is a much cleaner, better product than cotton
grown in some other locations); the species and quality of
the source cotton; the yarning technique and the finishing
materials. The most common misconception with cotton is
that the higher the thread count, the higher the quality.
Unfortunately thread count is not a measure of quality, and,
believe it or not, thread count itself only contributes to 10%
of a finished bedding product. Bambi’s cotton baby products
are all made with pure, clean Australian cotton and are
handcrafted with beautiful finishes.
DID YOU KNOW?
Bambi’s all Cotton Mattress Protector is
recommended by Tizzie Hall, The International
Baby Whisperer.
OUR FIBRES….
All of our fibres have very different characteristics. Below we take a look at
which is best for your baby (and your budget).
Wool has been described as a ‘miracle fibre’… and with very good reason. To date, try as
they might, scientists have been unable to produce a single fibre to match the incredible
properties of wool. Wool is resilient, warm, a natural insulator and easy to care for.
However, the most unique quality of wool is its ability to create its own ‘microclimate’. This
microclimate helps to regulate body temperature and humidity by transmitting our perspi-
ration from a liquid form to a vapour, allowing us to be free from thermal stress and thereby
to sleep more restfully and comfortably.
beautiful WOOL
D ID YOU KNOW? Bambi also only use the highest quality Australian long staple wool from the back of
the sheep. Our wool lofts
beautifully and retains its ability to
recover loft even after repeated washes.
We are proud to say our products can be
machine washed and tumbled dried without
the wool forming into heavy clumps or feel-
ing clammy or damp. Bambi’s baby range
of wool quilts and woollen underblankets
come with a 5 year product guarantee.
OUR FIBRES….
All of our fibres have very different characteristics. Below we take a look at
which is best for your baby (and your budget).
beautiful WOOL
Is WOOL suitable for all year
round? The simple answer to this is
yes. Whilst there’s a common miscon-
ception that wool is best suited for
providing warmth in cold conditions,
because of wool’s myriad of tiny pores
that allow access for water vapour,
instead of making us hot and clammy in
summer, wool actually keeps us cool and
comfortable, meaning your baby’s quilt
or underblanket can safely be used all
year round.
Will the quilt feel too heavy for my baby? Absolutely not. Because of the
millions of pockets of trapped air in wool fibres, good quality woollen quilts give you
amazing warmth without weight. In addition, wool never feels damp or heavy like other
fibres can. This is because while we all lose almost half a litre of fluid a night in the form of
perspiration, wool dissipates this moisture, allowing the fibre to stay dry and cool all night
long. Also, because of the natural resilience of wool, the pile on Bambi ’s woollen underlay
will help diffuse pressure points and cushion baby ’s body.
WHAT ARE THE OTHER BENEFITS OF
WOOL?
• Wool is naturally water-resistant, repelling
moisture vapour through its fibres and
making it resistant to rot, mould and
mildew.
• Wool’s unique structure means that it won’t
allow the build-up of body odours.
• One of the most significant aspects of wool
bedding is that wool is naturally resistant to
ignition and is a self-extinguishing fibre,
making it incredibly safe for babies, toddlers
and children.
OUR FIBRES….
All of our fibres have very different characteristics. Below we take a look at
which is best for your baby (and your budget).
TENCEL® is another great choice when considering your bedding for baby. TENCEL® is an award-winning ‘new-age’ fibre which is pure botanic. Made from natural wood cellulose, it originates from the aromatic pulp of sustainably-harvested eucalyptus trees.
TENCEL® is a remarkable environmental achievement: It is derived from a renewable and sustainable raw material, it is manufactured sustainably and it is fully biodegradable, making it a ‘full-cycle’ fibre.
incredible
TENCEL®
THE SOURCE: EUCALYPTUS TREES
Eucalyptus trees are unique in that they grow very quickly and without any artificial irrigation, pesticides, fertilizers or gene manipulation. They also have the added advantage that they are able to grow on marginal land (i.e. land that cannot be used for food crops or farming).
Incredibly, the fibre yield per acre from the trees used for TENCEL® is up to ten times higher than that of cotton, and the cultivation process for TENCEL® uses 10-20 times less water than cotton.
The process: Earth Friendly
The revolutionary aspect of the manufacturing of TENCEL® is the recovery and reuse of up to 99.8% of the solvent (which is non-acidic, non-toxic and has been proven to be harm-less in dermatological and toxicological tests). The few remaining emissions are broken down in biological water treatment plants.
D id you know?
All of Bambi’s TENCEL®
products carry the
Sensitive Choice Seal of
Approval from the
National Asthma
Foundation.
COTTON
OUR FIBRES….
All of our fibres have very different characteristics. Below we take a look at
which is best for your baby (and your budget).
TENCEL®: The Benefits Everyone can benefit from sleeping on TENCEL®, but especially babies, toddlers and children. Here we take a look at what makes this fibre so unique and so popular with new parents:
NO BLEACH: Unlike the production of many other fibres, bleach is not used in the TENCEL® process.
MOISTURE-WICKING: Nanofibrils are the key to the performance of TENCEL®. These nanofibrils are hydrophilic, meaning they have a strong attraction to absorb water (in fact TENCEL® wicks 50% more moisture than cotton) plus they have excellent cooling properties. The importance of this is that, while we sleep our bodies release up to a litre of water every night—summer or winter. Instead of this moisture going into our bedding, TENCEL® absorbs the moisture and then wicks it away from the body, leaving the bedding cool, dry and comfortable.
ANTI-BACTERIAL: Because of the tremendous capacity of TENCEL® to absorb and dispel moisture, bacteria, which love a moist environment, find it virtually impossible to grow. As displayed below, the growth of bacteria on cotton is approximately 200 times more than on TENCEL®. On synthetic fibres, the increase in bacteria is up to 2,000 times greater.
TENCEL® cotton Polyester
COTTON
OUR FIBRES….
All of our fibres have very different characteristics. Below we take a look at
which is best for your baby (and your budget).
TENCEL®: The Benefits
SILKY SMOOTH: Because TENCEL® has controllable fibrillation (very fine hairs found on the outer fibres), the fabric has an incredibly silky-smooth finish and gives a natural cooling sensation to the skin. The photographs below illustrate the differences between TENCEL®, cotton and wool fibres. While cotton has an irregular, rough surface, TENCEL® is smooth and supple, meaning that the material will drape like silk… and feel like heaven.
EASY CARE: Because it is 100% natural, TENCEL® is soft, supple, durable and flexible. Bambi’s TENCEL® bedding products are odourless, pre-shrunk, and easy care (simply machine wash and tumble dry on low heat). When washing, there’s no need for fabric softener or whitening agents. Independent measurements of softness show that TENCEL® fibers are twice as soft as cotton.
TENCEL®:
• Gives a natural, cool sensation
• Provides excellent moisture absorption
• Is naturally anti-allergy
• Prevents the formation of bacteria
• Is gentle to the skin
• Is lightweight & breathable
• Luxurious to the touch
• Eco-friendly & biodegradable
• Can be grown on marginal land
• Has sensuous drape
• Uses no pesticides in cultivation
• Is durable & easy-care
• Dry, cool and smooth
OUR FIBRES….
All of our fibres have very different characteristics. Below we take a look at
which is best for your baby (and your budget).
Advantages of Ingeo™
• Transports vapour away from the body (Ingeo has twice the wicking properties of Bamboo);
• Better sleep through maintaining a stable body tem-perature;
• Naturally hypo-allergenic;
• Exceptionally fluffy;
• Extremely lightweight;
• Provides warmth without weight;
• Durable;
• Shape resilient (returns to shape easily);
• Easy care (machine washable/tumble dryable);
• Has very low flammability;
• Has superior performance in shrinkage, pilling, wicking and flammability over bamboo or soy products;
• The drying time for Ingeo fill is approx. 2 hours. The drying time for cotton fill can take up to twelve hours.
What is Ingeo™? The word Ingeo comes from INgredients from the earth (GEO = Greek for
‘earth’)
Why choose an Ingeo product? Ingeo™ products are made using abundant, locally available, sustainable
resources. Plant sources used to make Ingeo™ products include sugar
cane, corn and beet.
How are Ingeo products made?
The makers of Ingeo™ fibre started with the noble mission of turning
greenhouse gasses into high performance products, such as bedding.
Their products are easily and efficiently produced and have incredible
benefits to both the environment and the consumer. Products made
with Ingeo™ are incredibly light in weight but manage to achieve
extremely high loft and give wonderful warmth.
fibre from nature
INGEO™
OUR FIBRES….
All of our fibres have very different characteristics. Below we take a look at
which is best for your baby (and your budget).
BAMBI’S BABY PRODUCTS
Wool Cot Quilt
Soft and amazingly comfortable, this Cot Quilt
is made with Australian wool and has a pure Japara
Cotton cover.
Fill: Australian Pure New Wool
Loft: Light—300gsm
Cover: Pure Japara Cotton
Care: Machine washable/tumble dry
Guarantee: 5 years
Cot Quilt Dimensions: 100 x 130cm
This product is asthma and allergy friendly.
Woollen Underblanket
A beautifully soft, super-snuggly woollen underblanket.
Fill: Australian Pure New Wool pile —300gsm
Care: Machine washable/tumble dry
Guarantee: 5 years
Underlay Sizes: Available in Standard or Boori
Dimensions: Cot (69 x 130 cm) Boori (75 x 131 cm)
Finish: Elastic Corner Straps to Secure to mattress
This product is asthma and allergy friendly.
WOOL
OUR FIBRES….
All of our fibres have very different characteristics. Below we take a look at
which is best for your baby (and your budget).
BAMBI’S BABY PRODUCTS
TENCEL® Cot Quilt
A soft-to-touch quilt that is naturally lightweight, warm,
breathable, easy care, hypo allergenic, anti bacterial and
ideal for baby’s skin.
Fill: Pure TENCEL®
Cover: Pure TENCEL®
Loft: Light—300gsm
Care: Machine washable/tumble dry
Guarantee: 5 years
Cot Quilt Dimensions: 100 x 130cm
Quilt carries the Sensitive Choice Seal of Approval
TENCEL® Cot Pillow
A natural, fibre-rich, low-height cot pillow that is ideal for
babies and toddlers.
Fill: 100% TENCEL®
Cover: Pure TENCEL®
Care: Spot clean, air regularly
Guarantee: 2 years on workmanship
Size: 44cm x 36cm
Extras: Optional Extra – White pure TENCEL® natural
fibre pillowcases to fit this cot pillow also available
Pillow carries the Sensitive Choice Seal of Approval
TENCEL®
OUR FIBRES….
All of our fibres have very different characteristics. Below we take a look at
which is best for your baby (and your budget).
BAMBI’S BABY PRODUCTS
TENCEL® Cot Packs (Available in Australian made)
The TENCEL® cot packs are the perfect gift for a newborn baby. We have two options in
the cot packs - one is proudly made in Australia and the other, which is less expensive, is
made overseas. Both packs contain 1 x Tencel Quilt, 1 x Tencel Cot Pillow and 1 x Tencel
Cot Underquilt. All items are soft-to-touch, and are naturally lightweight, warm, breath-
able, easy care, hypo allergenic, anti bacterial and perfect for baby’s delicate skin. These
Tencel cot bedding items carry the Sensitive Choice seal of approval from the National
Asthma Council of Australia.
Contents:
1 x Pure TENCEL® Quilt
1 x TENCEL® Pillow
1 X Pure TENCEL® Cot Underquilt
TENCEL®
TENCEL® Cot Quilt Covers (Available in Australian Made)
The perfect partner to your baby quilt is an ultra
soft, TENCEL® quilt cover. Available in two
natural colours—white and silver, these quilt
covers are made from pure TENCEL®.
Matching pillowcases are also available in white
and silver.
OUR FIBRES….
All of our fibres have very different characteristics. Below we take a look at
which is best for your baby (and your budget).
BAMBI’S BABY PRODUCTS
Cotton Cot Quilt
A beautiful, soft quilt made from pure Australian cotton.
This quilt is embroidered in an adorable heart design.
Fill: Pure Australian Cotton
Cover: Pure high quality cotton sateen
Loft: Light—300gsm
Care: Machine washable/tumble dry
Guarantee: 5 years
Cot Quilt Dimensions: 100 x 130cm
This product is asthma and allergy friendly
All Cotton Mattress Protector
Made from soft, natural, pure high-quality cotton, this
protector is gentle on baby’s skin and is low allergen.
This product is recommended by Tizzie Hall –
The International Baby Whisperer.
Fill: Pure high quality Australian cotton
Cover: Pure, soft cotton
Care: Machine washable/tumble dryable
Guarantee: 5 years
Available as cot size (69 x 130 cm) or a boori size (75 x 131 cm)
Comes with a fully fitted skirt
This product is asthma and allergy friendly
COTTON
As recommended by Tizzie Hall—
The International Baby Whisperer
OUR FIBRES….
All of our fibres have very different characteristics. Below we take a look at
which is best for your baby (and your budget).
BAMBI’S BABY PRODUCTS
Ingeo™ Cot Quilt (Australian Made)
This gorgeous quilt is filled with the lightest fibre fill
available in bedding—Ingeo ™. The quilt is naturally
lightweight, soft, warm, breathable, washable,
hypo allergenic and low impact to the environment.
Fill: Ingeo™ natural fibre
Cover: Pure high quality cotton sateen
Loft: Light—300gsm
Care: Machine washable/tumble dry
Guarantee: 5 years
Cot Quilt Dimensions: 100 x 130cm
Asthma and allergy friendly
Proudly made in Australia
Carries the Sensitive Choice Seal of Approval.
INGEINGEO™
OUR FIBRES….
All of our fibres have very different characteristics. Below we take a look at
which is best for your baby (and your budget).
Bamboo, a very sustainable, fast growing plant, contains many natural properties when
converted into fibre. Bamboo fibre has excellent moisture wicking abilities and is also antibac-
terial, antimicrobial and has good deodorizing qualities. Bamboo fibre is also incredibly soft.
Bambi have combined the benefits of bamboo with the benefits of pure Australian cotton in
our Cotton/Bamboo Mattress Protector range, so your baby has soft, easy care, durable,
healthy protection while they sleep.
The protectors are available in two types of Cotton/Bamboo:
1. Terry towelling waterproof mattress protector
2. Stretch-knit waterproof mattress protector
Both come with a fully fitted skirt, are fully waterproof, can be machine washed and tumble
dried on a low heat, and carry Bambi’s 2 year product guarantee.
COTTON/BAMBOO
BAMBI’S BABY PRODUCTS