Merino Mittens
Merino Mittens
SKU:LB329C
Clothing Prem to 18 Months
| Size | Age Guide | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature | Premature or Small Newborn | Up to 4Kg | Up to 55cm |
| Newborn | 0-3 months | 4-6Kg | Up to 62cm |
| 3 Month | 3-6 months | 6-8Kg | Up to 68cm |
| 6 Month | 6-12 Month | 8-10Kg | Up to 76cm |
| 12 Month | 12-18 Month | 10-12Kg | Up to 84cm |
| 18 Month | 18-24 Month | 12-14Kg | Up to 92cm |
Clothing 2 to 6 Years
| Size | Age Guide | Height | Chest | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Year | 2-3 Years | Up to 100 cm | 56 | 51 | 58 |
| 3 Year | 3-4 Years | Up to 105 cm | 58 | 53 | 60 |
| 4 Year | 4-5 Years | Up to 110 cm | 60 | 55 | 62 |
| 5 Year | 5-6 Years | Up to 115 cm | 62 | 57 | 64 |
| 6 Year | 6-7 Years | Up to 120 cm | 64 | 59 | 66 |
Beanie Size Guide
| Size | Head Circumference | Age Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Premature | 31-35 cm | Premature or Small Newborn |
| Newborn | 35-40 cm | Newborn |
| Small | 40-43 cm | 3-6 Months |
| Medium | 43-47 cm | 6-18 Months |
| Large | 47-52 cm | 18-3 Years |
Sunhat Size Guide
| Size | Head Circumference | Age Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 37-40 cm | Newborn |
| Small | 40-43 cm | 3-6 Months |
| Medium | 43-46 cm | 6-12 Months |
| Large | 46-49 cm | 12-24 Months |
| Xtra Large | 49-54 cm | 2-4 Years |
Sleep Pods Size Guide
| Size | Weight | Age Guide | Measurement(Back to Hem) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 0-6 kgs | 0-3 Months | 60.5 cm |
| Small | 0-8 kgs | 3-6 Months | 66 cm |
Booties Size Guide
| Size | Age Guide |
|---|---|
| Newborn | 0-3 Months |
| Small | 3-6 Months |
| Medium | 6-12 Months |
| Large | 12-18 Months |
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Overview
Overview
Soft to the touch gentle on their skin. Little Bee Merino brings you a timeless design made with comfort in mind. Little Bee Merino offers classic styles created to pair with any outfit. Little Bee’s Merino collection brings year-round staples to your little ones wardrobe providing babies with the essentials they need in those first years of life.
Keep little hand warm and toasty with Little Bee Merino Mittens. Perfect when out and about or relaxing at home to prevent baby scratching their face. Little Bee Mittens bring extra stretch meaning they have more freedom for their fingers to move freely.
Fabric Composition: Single Jersey Merino 200gsm
Made in China
Fit & Care
Fit & Care
Delivery and Returns
Delivery and Returns
- Delivery: Free within NZ on orders over $100 (excluding bulky items) or $8 standard shipping
- Returns: Accepted within 14 days of receipt with proof of purchase
- Some items are excluded from returns including sale items, hardware, car seats, prams, monitors and personal items - please click here for the full list.
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Learn more- Rated 5 out of 5 stars17 hours agoWarm and fits well
They keep little hands cosy and fit well without being too tight. A great everyday essential for cooler weather.
DDimples46 minutes agoThank you for your lovely review of the Merino Mittens! We're so pleased to hear they're keeping little hands cosy and that the fit is just right - not too tight but snug enough for warmth. They really are a wonderful everyday essential for those cooler days when little ones need that extra comfort and protection. 😊
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