Developed in collaboration with neonatal experts at Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Our neonatal and premature baby range has been thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of babies in neonatal care.
Each piece considers the practicalities of feeding tubes, respiratory support, intravenous lines (IV) and developmental care strategies, which focus on neuro-protection by reducing unnecessary stress.
Every detail has been carefully considered, from the placement of poppers and openings to the choice of gentle, breathable organic fabrics. And, true to Kite’s style, we’ve used our colourful signature prints and stripes to create uplifting, playful designs that we hope bring a touch of comfort and normality during what can be a challenging time for families.
Specialist Features
Developed alongside neonatal specialists and tested on real babies with feedback from families in the design process - we are proud that this range offers the following specialist features:
Cannula care - a cannula is inserted into a limb (either the arm or leg) for intravenous antibiotics or intravenous fluids. The sleepsuit has been designed with full popper openings on both sleeves and legs to ensure easy dressing over the splint that keeps the cannula in place. This can be used in place of a knitted sleeve.
Continuous monitoring - central leg/crotch and foot openings allow easy connection to ECG, apnoea or foot monitoring devices.
No over-the-head dressing - both the vest and sleepsuit open fully at the shoulders and body, supporting safe, stress-free care.
Feeding - feeding (nasogastric or oralgastric) tubes may be used. To avoid going over the top of the head, both the vest and sleepsuit have full shoulder and body openings.
Respiratory support - full openings ensure garments can be changed without disconnecting respiratory support ensuring safe, stress-free care.
Developmental care - these designs support developmental care and neuro-protection by reducing handling and promoting comfort for babies. Designed without a care label for a soothing sensory experience.
GOTS certified - made in our softest organic cotton, certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) - to achieve this certification, products must meet rigorous standards covering organic production, chemical use, environmental management, labour conditions, and accurate labelling.
Popper fastenings - designed with poppers rather than hook and loop fastening for enhanced longevity and performance.
Vests
The perfect little vest for babies born earlier than expected or those needing extra care in their early days. Developed with neonatal specialists, this design balances functionality with comfort. Available in 9 different uplifting prints.
- Popper openings allow the vest to open completely flat for stress-free dressing.
- Full side and shoulder openings avoid the need for “over the head” dressing.
- Full crotch opening for quick and easy nappy changes.
- Clear visibility of intravenous sites for babies receiving IV infusions.
- Made in Kite’s signature soft organic cotton with bright, uplifting prints.
- Designed without a care label for a soothing sensory experience.
Sleepsuits
The perfect little sleepsuit for babies born earlier than expected or those needing extra care in their early days. Developed with neonatal specialists, this design balances functionality with comfort. Available in 9 different uplifting prints.
- Full leg popper openings for easy nappy changes.
- Cannula-friendly sleeves and legs that protect the line with full popper openings for easy access.
- Popper openings allow the sleepsuit to open completely flat for stress-free dressing avoid the need for ‘over the head’ dressing.
- ‘Wrap-and-popper’ sleeve design which can replace knitted sleeves or tubular bandages, supporting line and filter containment, protection and warmth.
- Central leg/crotch gap allows access for ECG leads or apnoea monitors.
- Turn-back foot covers enable easy continuous monitoring of any foot monitoring device without removing the suit.
- Turn-back mitts keep little hands cosy when needed.
- Made in Kite’s signature soft organic cotton with bright, uplifting prints.
- Designed without a care label for a soothing sensory experience
Hat & Bonding Square Set
A beautifully soft jersey hat and two coordinating bonding squares make up this special set for babies born a little earlier than expected. They can be used from birth when babies are unable to be dressed to offer comfort and warmth. Made in Kite’s signature soft organic cotton. Available in 9 different bright and uplifting prints.
- Hat: Designed to provide warmth and comfort while avoiding any pressure points, this cosy little hat is both practical and adorable.
- Bonding Squares: Used in neonatal units to support bonding between parents and their babies, these small fabric squares help exchange familiar scents. One square is kept with the baby and the other worn by the parent, with regular swaps to offer comfort and reassurance through scent connection.
