Newborn Eczema Set - Newborn Bamboo Clothing with Silk Mitten Sleeves

Bamboo Bubby started with my own son's eczema. Sixteen years ago I couldn't find clothing soft enough for his skin, or mittens he couldn't pull off. So I made them.

Every Bamboo Bubby piece is designed for sensitive, eczema-prone skin. No tags. Smooth seams. Fabrics chosen for how they feel against sore skin, not how they look on a shelf.

Australian families have trusted our bamboo baby clothes for more than 16 years. Our Eczema Mitten Sleeves alone carry over 330 reviews at 4.9 stars.

When your baby's skin settles, you get to rest too. Everything at Nella Vosk starts there.

I spent years being told I was just tired. Just a new mum. Just finding my feet. Nobody told me I had permission to look after myself first, or that everything I was struggling with was connected.

So I got qualified. Now I share what I learned, so you don't have to wait as long as I did.

Kelly x

Certified Postpartum Nutrition Professional, Founder of Nella Vosk

My newborn scratches her face and her mittens keep falling off. What helps?

Mittens rely on a cuff around a tiny wrist, and newborns wriggle free. The Eczema Mitten Sleeves in the Newborn Eczema Set join across the back and sit on her shoulders, with silk mittens at the ends. Silk touches her face, not her fingernails. If her skin is weeping, bleeding or getting worse, see your GP or child health nurse.

I put creams on many times a day and her clothes end up covered. What's easier?

Separate sleeves. With the Newborn Eczema Set, creamy or wet mitten sleeves come off in seconds and a fresh pair goes on. The Nap Ninja bodysuit stays on, so there's no full outfit change. Cream on the tummy and back stays under a soft bamboo layer.

My baby gets scratch marks above the mitten cuff. Why?

Regular mittens cover only the hands, so wrists and arms are still in reach. The Bamboo Bubby Eczema Mitten Sleeves run from wrist to shoulder over the short-sleeve Nap Ninja, with no gap at the elbow. Hands, wrists and arms stay covered while the silk mittens are closed.

I don't want her hands covered all the time. Will she still use them?

Yes. The silk mittens fold back for feeds, play and tummy time, then fold over again when the scratching starts. The sleeves stay on the whole time, so there's no hunting for lost mittens. The Newborn Eczema Set works around your baby's day, not the other way around.

What ages does the Newborn Eczema Set suit?

Newborn to 3 years. Use the Size Chart to match each piece to your baby's age. From newborn to 6 months, both pieces are NB-6M. From 6 to 12 months, both are 6-12M. Older babies get a 1-2YR or 3-4YR mitten sleeve with the matching Nap Ninja size.

What's in the set?

One Bamboo Bubby Nap Ninja Bamboo Baby Bodysuit, short sleeve, and one pair of Bamboo Bubby Eczema Mitten Sleeves with 100% silk mittens. The two pieces work together, and the mitten sleeves also go over any other outfit, so you get more use from every pair.

What colours does the set come in?

Two colour pairings. Grey has a grey Nap Ninja with Grey Marle sleeves. White and Navy has a white Nap Ninja with Midnight Blue sleeves. Both pairings use the same fabrics and design, and suit boys and girls. Choose the pairing that suits your baby's wardrobe.

Will the set make my newborn too hot?

The Nap Ninja is a short-sleeve bodysuit, and the mitten sleeves cover only the arms, hands and shoulders. Both use light, breathable bamboo blends. Dress your baby for the room as usual, and check the back of her neck or chest to make sure she isn't too warm.

How do the two pieces work together day and night?

By day, the Nap Ninja goes on as the base layer and the mitten sleeves go over the top. Open the silk mittens for feeds and play, and close them for naps. From 3 months, the Nap Ninja also layers under the Bamboo Bubby Baby Sleeping Bag, whose fully enclosed sleeves cover the hands at night.

How do I put the mitten sleeves on a newborn?

Slip one little arm in, then the other, and settle the back across the shoulders like a little shrug. Fold the silk mittens over the hands for sleep or scratchy moments, and fold them back for feeds. There's no elastic at the wrist, so nothing pulls on delicate skin.

Does the Nap Ninja go under a sleeping bag?

Yes. The Nap Ninja layers under the Bamboo Bubby Baby Sleeping Bag from 3 months. Cream on the tummy and back stays under the bodysuit, and you change the Nap Ninja as often as you need without changing the whole bag. The Sleeping Bag and Nap Ninja Bundle pairs the two.

Are mitten sleeves safe for my newborn's sleep?

The Bamboo Bubby Eczema Mitten Sleeves cover only the arms, hands and shoulders, so your baby's head and face stay clear. There's no wrist elastic and nothing loose. Check the fit is snug but not tight, and follow Red Nose safe sleep advice as usual.

What is the Newborn Eczema Set made of?

The Nap Ninja is 95% bamboo viscose and 5% elastane. The mitten sleeves are 70% bamboo viscose, 25% organic cotton and 5% elastane, with 100% natural silk mittens. Both pieces are tag-free with smooth seams, chosen for sore, itchy skin.

Does the set replace my baby's eczema treatment plan?

No. The Newborn Eczema Set is clothing. It sits alongside the creams and care plan from your GP, child health nurse or dermatologist. The mitten sleeves help reduce scratching damage while you follow that plan. Ask your GP or nurse before using the sleeves over wet wraps.

Why two pieces and not a bodysuit with mitts sewn on?

Some brands sew the mitts onto the bodysuit. We kept ours separate on purpose. Creams go on many times a day, and separate sleeves swap in seconds while the bodysuit stays on. The sleeves also go over any outfit, and the Nap Ninja layers under the sleeping bag.

Mitten sleeves or regular newborn scratch mittens?

Regular mittens cover only the hands and often slip off. The Bamboo Bubby Eczema Mitten Sleeves cover hands, wrists and arms, and stay on across the shoulders. The mittens are 100% natural silk, one of the smoothest fibres against irritated skin. For eczema on the face, arms or body, sleeves give more cover.

Newborn Eczema Set or the Day and Night Set?

The Newborn Eczema Set starts from birth and pairs the mitten sleeves with a soft bodysuit. The Day and Night Set pairs the mitten sleeves with the Bamboo Bubby Baby Sleeping Bag, from 3 months. Many families start with the Newborn Eczema Set and add the sleeping bag later.

Which size should I buy?

Go by your baby's age and use the Size Chart to match each piece. If your baby is between sizes on the Nap Ninja, size up for room to grow. For the mitten sleeves, size down, because a snugger fit stays on better. Email info@nellavosk.com.au if you'd like help choosing.

Are spare sleeves available?

Yes. Most parents keep a second pair of Bamboo Bubby Eczema Mitten Sleeves for wash days, daycare or Nan's house. The mitten sleeves sell on their own, with savings when you buy more than one pair. A spare Nap Ninja helps too, since creams mean a lot of washing.

How do I wash the set?

Machine wash warm, then line dry where possible, or tumble dry low. Cool iron if needed. No bleach and no dry cleaning. Skip fabric softener, because it coats bamboo fibres and dulls their softness over time. A fragrance-free detergent suits eczema-prone skin best.