Snuggle Wool Info

Medical studies at Cambridge University have shown that lambswool pads have a soothing, swaddling effect on babies, resulting in better sleep, reduced stress, greater contentment and improved weight gain. Studies showing similar results have also been reported in the BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, LANCET, and THE AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL JOURNAL. Researchers find when babies lay directly on lambswool, their activity rate is lowered producing a deeper, more restful sleep and promoting a faster growth rate. This is especially beneficial for premature and low birth-weight babies. Hospitals in England, Australia, and New Zealand have used lambswool pads to line their incubators for many years.

Wool has become a year-round mainstream nursery item. In the summer babies stay cool and dry when they are on wool because of natural air circulation through the fibers. In addition, wool absorbs perspiration and moisture more than any other material. Of course, wool also keeps babies warm in cool weather. Pure lambswool soothes and comforts baby with a soft, swaddling effect, reduces stress and restless movement, and promotes sleep. Wool fibers also limit the growth of harmful bacteria and are naturally fire retardent. It's hard to get all of these properties in one fiber!

What is SnuggleWool ™ ?

SnuggleWool ™ is the trademark of the soft, pure, fleece pads which are fully washable one-inch deep pile lambswool made by Rittenhouse Industries. The wool, from the Merino sheep in Australia and New Zealand, is sliver-knit to a polyester backing and processed to withstand gentle machine washing. SnuggleWool ™ products are designed for the baby to lie directly on the soft, deep pile lambswool.

SnuggleWool ™ pads are made from 100% pure, fine wool from the Merino sheep in Australia and New Zealand that has been hygienically scoured and treated to allow frequent machine washing and drying. The sliver knit fleece retains all of the natural qualities of sheepskin (including absorption of moisture vapor, softness and cushioning) without requiring that the animal give its life.

Why SnuggleWool™ vs. Sheep (Lamb) Skin?

More people are choosing SnuggleWool ™ products over lambskins for the following reasons:

- Increasingly high cost of skins.
- Difficulty of washing and slow drying of the skin.
- The need to slaughter the animal to get the skin.
- Available in many sizes blankets reverse to 100% cotton fabric.

What is MediWool™?

MediWool™pads for the health care and home health care markets are made from 100% pure Merino wool. In our Minnesota shop, we make bed pads designed to reduce the risk and severity of pressure sores and other health concerns of the temporarily or permanently bedridden.

MediWool ™ is the trademark of the soft, pure, fleece pads which are fully washable one-inch deep pile lambswool imported from Australia and New Zealand.The wool is hygienically scoured and treated to allow frequent machine washing and drying. The backed fleece retains all of the natural qualities of sheepskin (including absorption of moisture vapor, softness and cushioning) without requiring that the animal give its life. These products are especially versatile due to their ease of washability, unlike the sheepskin which dries out and cracks.

Benefits of MediWool™

- Wool is a natural fiber that can absorb up to 30% of its weight in water without feeling damp.
- Wool maintains a constant temperature around the body allowing a deeper more comfortable sleep.
- Wool provides support at pressure points, reduces the occurrences of bedsores and aids their healing.
- Wool improves sleep and relief from symptoms such as stiffness and pain.
- Wool disinfects itself in fresh air without the use of harsh chemicals.