Sleeping your baby on silk.
Babies hair loss:
Did you know, a newborn's hormone levels drop right after birth, which can cause them to lose the hair they were born with. There's no need to worry, newborn hair loss is perfectly normal, its called telogen effluvium.
If you notice that your baby is developing bald patches, check for hair loss on their cot mattress. Babies spent a lot of time on their backs and are constantly moving their heads from side to side, causing friction and tugging at their delicate hair on the back of their head.
There are also other medical reasons which can cause babies to lose their hair. If you are concerned we recommend seeking medical advice.
What can I do about bald spots?
To help prevent bald spots from forming we recommend:
- sleeping them on silk bedding.
- avoid headbands and hair ties
- adjust babies head position slightly when sleeping
- encourage supervised tummy time
- utilise front pack
Full Benefit of Silk for Babies.
1. Reduces Hair Loss, Bald Spots & Knotty Hair
By sleeping your baby on silk their head glides across the smooth silk surface, reducing friction and pulling at the hair. This means less hair loss, bald spots and knotty hair. Silk bedding is also magical at helping repair bald spots by not tugging at the new hair growth. Just remember, hair growth rates will vary.
2. Keeps nasty dust mites away
Silk is hypoallergenic and a natural resistance to dust mites, fungus and mould, in addition to many other allergens. Dust mites eat skin cells shed by people, and they thrive in warm environments such as pillowcases and bedding. Silk has a rare protein that naturally repels dust mites.
The use of silk is recommended for babies with eczema and asthma due to its numerous antibacterial qualities.
3. Breathable & Regulates Temperature
Mulberry silk is breathable and naturally regulates your baby's temperature to help keep them cool during summer and warm during winter.
4. Hydrating
Silk doesn’t absorb moisture and natural oils like materials such as cotton and therefore keeps their skin and hair hydrated.
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Silk Baby Collection - by Monday Silks
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Monday Silks only uses Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certified silk which is an international testing standard for any harmful and toxic substances. Monday Silks baby sheets are designed in line with Plunket NZ and Red Nose Australia sleep safety guidelines.
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Bought the silk cot sleeve in the peach colour. It’s so cute and so soft, stops my baby’s hair being pulled out by her cot sheets. Definitely a worthwhile purchase and the handwritten card that came with it was so adorable! - Emily W
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FAQ'S Monday Silks
Mulberry silk is the highest quality silk available for purchase. It is 100% natural, odorless and hypoallergenic. Mulberry silk contains a natural protein called sericin that reduces the possibility of an allergic reaction.
Caring for your mulberry silk pillowcase is easy. Monday Silks recommends hand washing or machine washing on a gentle cycle with a silk-friendly detergent in cool-warm water. If using a washing machine, use a delicates washing bag to prevent snagging. Hang to dry out of direct sunlight. This gentle care helps preserve the silk and extends the life of your pillowcase or cot sheet.
Momme(mm) is used to measure density of silk fabrics and provide understanding of the quality in a silk fabric.
For silk bedding, you’ll want to get something above 20mm so it can withstand daily use and regular washing. Monday Silks use high grade 22mm.
Yes, silk pillowcases can be especially beneficial for those experiencing hair loss, including babies and postnatal hair loss. The smooth, gentle surface of our 100% pure mulberry silk reduces friction, a leading cause of breakage and shedding in fragile hair. By allowing your hair to glide effortlessly while you sleep, silk helps protect delicate strands, minimises stress on hair follicles, and supports the hair’s natural moisture balance—promoting healthier, stronger hair over time.
At Monday Silks, we’re committed to creating the finest in silk luxury. Our pillowcases are crafted from 100% pure, high-grade 6A mulberry silk, known worldwide as the highest quality silk available. With a luxurious 22 momme thickness and extra sheen, our silk is designed to last while delivering all the proven benefits of silk—gentle on skin, kind to hair, and naturally breathable.
Monday Silks ship within New Zealand and Australia. We aim to dispatch all orders from NZ within 24hrs Mon-Fri.
Urban NZ - 1 to 2 days (please allow extra for rural).