Mush Monster and Stamp Bloom Bodies: Fit and Care Answers

Quick answer

Both the Mush Monster stripes body and the Stamp Bloom all over body are slim-fit baby bodies available from 3M to 24M, so start with your baby's current size and expect a close, stretchy fit rather than a roomy one. Wash them inside out on a cool, gentle cycle and skip the tumble dryer to protect the organic cotton blend.

Your fit and care questions answered

How do I choose between 3M and 6M for a newborn?

Use your baby's current age and weight as the starting point, not the next size up. Both bodies are slim fit, so a larger size will be long in the torso and loose at the legs rather than comfortably roomy. If your baby is already in the upper half of a size range, size up. Buy for the body your baby has now; the stretch handles short growth spurts better than an oversized body handles a small baby.

Will the slim fit work under other clothes?

Yes, that is what slim fit is for. Put the body on first as a base layer, then add a sleepsuit, trousers, or a cardigan. Check that the leg openings sit flat against the skin and that the neckline is not pulling down at the front. If the body bunches at the crotch under a sleepsuit, the size is too large rather than too small.

How should I wash these baby bodysuits?

Turn the body inside out, close any poppers, and wash on a cool, gentle cycle with a mild detergent. Avoid fabric softener, which coats cotton fibres, and do not tumble dry; air dry flat or hang to keep the slim fit from shrinking or distorting. Wash the Stamp Bloom and Mush Monster bodies the same way; the difference in elastane affects stretch, not washing method.

How do I treat stains on an off-white body?

Rinse promptly in cold water and work a small amount of mild detergent into the stain before washing. Avoid chlorine bleach on either body. For the Stamp Bloom all-over bloom print, keep any stain treatment local to the mark rather than soaking the whole garment. Cold water and patience protect the off-white ground colour better than hot water or bleach.

Can I put these bodies in the dryer?

Skip it. The care guidance for both bodies is to air dry. Tumble drying adds wear to the cotton and can shrink the slim fit, especially on the Stamp Bloom body where the elastane does the shaping. Air drying flat preserves the length of the body, which is the first measurement to change after heat drying.

What should I check before the first wear?

Look over the seams at the shoulders and crotch, confirm the poppers open and close cleanly, and check that the neckline stretches enough to pass over the head without tugging. Trim any loose thread rather than pulling it. A quick check before first wear catches fit problems while the garment is still in new condition.

Product facts at a glance

• Stamp Bloom all over body: Stamp Bloom all over body is made from 97% organic cotton and 3% elastane in sizes 3M to 24M. The elastane gives this body more stretch, which helps when dressing a baby who dislikes overhead changes.

  

• Mush Monster stripes body: Mush Monster stripes body is part of the AW26 collection and is responsibly made in Spain from 90% organic cotton and 10% cotton. With no elastane listed, expect a firmer cotton feel that holds its shape but offers less give than the Stamp Bloom body.