Safely using the HVID cocoon with your newborn baby

You use an HVID cocoon during the day and always under supervision: during a feeding, a cuddle moment on the couch, or a walk. Wrap your newborn loosely enough so that their hips and legs can move freely, and fasten the button just below their feet. It is not a sleeping bag for the night.

The cocoon is for the moments when you are there. Think of a feeding, skin-to-skin on the sofa, the first minutes after a bath when your little one cools down quickly, or a ride in the stroller. Your baby will retain their warmth better, while you keep an eye on them. Many parents combine those quiet moments with a soft merino wool comforter, which picks up the familiar scent of mum or dad.

Leave the cocoon aside when your child goes to bed alone, including for a nap in another room. A cocoon is not a sleeping bag and is not intended to replace one. For everything related to safe sleep, follow the guidelines of Kind en Gezin and the advice of your midwife or pediatrician.

It’s actually very simple. Tuck your little one cozily into the cocoon and fasten the button at the bottom just below their feet. This keeps your baby in place while still allowing their legs to pull up and spread out. That space at the bottom is no small detail: newborns need it for the natural development of their hips. Their arms can be in or out, and the hood is mainly for outdoor use. Indoors, it’s best to always leave their face completely uncovered.

A newborn cannot yet regulate their body temperature properly, which is exactly why the material matters. Merino wool absorbs moisture without feeling damp, so your baby is less likely to fluctuate between being too warm and too cold. The fibre is also so fine that it doesn't prickle, making it suitable for sensitive baby skin. HVID knits all its baby clothes in merino wool in Belgium, using Italian wool and without chemical treatments. That is no small detail for fabric that lies against bare skin for hours.

You can easily check it with your hand: feel at the neck or between the shoulder blades. Warm and dry is good; damp means one layer less underneath. Does the cocoon still smell fresh after an intensive week? It does, because merino wool is naturally self-cleaning and does not retain odours. A quick airing is usually enough.

When you have a newborn at home, you above all want reassurance about what is in contact with their delicate skin. That is why at Hello Archie we only choose brands that use pure, safe materials, free from harmful substances and made with respect for the people who make them. The HVID cocoons fit this perfectly, and also make a great newborn gift for someone who would never buy something like this for themselves. Order at least 50 euros and we will ship free within Belgium and the Netherlands, so your package will arrive within one to two business days. It comes in a box made from recycled material that you can reuse for years to come.