Yes, of course. Your carrier works perfectly well without a jacket in summer, in spring and indoors. You only need a babywearing jacket once it gets cold or wet outside. That is when you run into the problem that your normal jacket won't close over the baby, and with the jacket hanging open your baby gets cold, and so do you. That is exactly what a babywearing jacket is for: one shell for the two of you instead of two jackets that don't work together. Down to about ten degrees, a babywearing cover over the carrier is usually still enough. Below that, it becomes the jacket. And in the rain, you and your baby are in the very best hands with a babywearing jacket.
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If you don't want to carry at all. Then you save the money, and we won't hold it against you.
Everything else is a matter of arithmetic. A babywearing jacket pays off from roughly one cold half-year in which you regularly carry outdoors. If your baby was born in March and you get around mostly by car in winter, a babywearing cover will do. If you have daycare runs, walks with the dog or a second child, the jacket pays for itself in the first winter. Our jacket is also a maternity jacket and an ordinary jacket, so you aren't buying one item for one year, you are buying one for several years - our customers wear their mamalila for many years! So: if you like getting outside and you carry your baby or want to, a babywearing jacket makes absolute sense to support you in everyday life.
That is the most common worry, and the opposite is true: the insert zips in within a few seconds and comes out again just as quickly, or simply stays open, when your child wants to walk. If you walk to daycare with your child in the carrier and come home on your own, for example: no problem. On the way there you use the baby insert zipped in, on the way back you zip it out and you have a completely normal jacket that you can close.
We have a short video for every model showing you how it works.
Yes, babywearing is good for newborns, right from the start. Babies come into the world with a nervous system that is still immature and regulate themselves through physical contact with their caregiver: your heartbeat, your breathing and your movement act directly on your baby, and breathing, heart rate and stress response settle. It is measurable in the hormones, because close skin contact raises the bonding hormone oxytocin and lowers the stress hormone cortisol, in your baby and in you. Whether you hold your baby in your arms or carry them in a carrier makes no biological difference, by the way. What counts is the closeness.
And no, you can't spoil your baby this way, even though you have probably heard that sentence before. For infants, closeness is not a wish but a basic need, and children whose signals are answered reliably learn over time to calm themselves better.
You can't carry too much either, there is no scientifically founded "too much". Babies let you know when they need space, and being carried calms them measurably fast: heart rate and crying go down as soon as you start walking. In the end the limit is set by your back rather than by your child, and there are good carriers and good carrying positions for that.
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Both have their place, and most families use both anyway. The difference lies in direct physical contact: when you carry, your baby picks up your heartbeat, your warmth and your movement and regulates through them. A stroller can't do that. What it can do is take the load off your back, offer storage space and, for longer distances or for sleeping toddlers, it is often the more comfortable choice. As a rule of thumb: in the first months, and for everything where closeness helps, the carrier has the advantage. For the big grocery run, take the stroller.
The most honest answers come from the people who put one on every day. Our Allrounder softshell babywearing jacket is one of the most widely worn babywearing jackets and we have plenty of reviews. One customer gets to the point in her very first sentence: "How on earth did I get through pregnancy number one and the babywearing months afterwards without a jacket from mamalila?"
It usually starts in pregnancy, when no jacket closes any more. "The last thing I wanted was to look like a sack of potatoes, I wanted to wrap up my bump proudly and beautifully," she writes. Then come the long afternoons outdoors, two to three hours at the playground in weather you don't get to choose, for her "never a problem". And when her child preferred to ride on her back, that too was "wonderfully uncomplicated".
The advantage mentioned most often is the one you underestimate beforehand: you no longer have to dress and undress your child all the time. And if they do fall asleep in the stroller, "the babywearing insert simply stays in the backpack and I'm still wearing a smart jacket, without the sack look".
Another customer sums it up: "Pregnant, with a baby in the carrier or just as it is, the jacket is simply great."
And the part we are especially pleased about in a jacket with two bodies underneath: "You don't get sweaty in it."
Your usual size. Pregnant too, and straight after the birth as well. The room for bump and baby comes from the zip-in insert, not from a bigger jacket. What matters is that the jacket still fits you later on without a baby. So please don't buy bigger than necessary - the baby insert creates enough space. And if you are carrying a few extra kilos after the birth or have a larger bust from pregnancy and breastfeeding, don't worry: with the baby insert zipped in, the jacket gives you plenty of room to fit comfortably. So don't buy for growth, buy the normal size you will get back to, even if it takes a few months.
Two things you should know. Our jackets come up larger than those of many other brands, so a size up would be twice as much. And if you are between two sizes, the size chart helps you more than your gut feeling: measure your bust, hips and arm length and compare.
If you are still unsure after that, order two sizes to compare. With us that is expressly allowed.
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Yes, expressly. You can order two versions at the same time, compare them at home in peace and send one back. Within Germany, exchanges and returns with our returns label are free of charge, and you have 30 days.
Our tip: try the jacket on with the carrier and with the clothes you will really wear underneath in winter. The jacket that fits over the jumper is the right one.
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Yes - it is partly a question of size and partly of cut. There are babywearing jackets made specifically for men, and they fit ideally, but there are unisex models too. The advantage of a unisex jacket is obvious: you only need one for both parents. Unfortunately, so is the drawback, because in the end it doesn't really fit either of you. Female and male bodies are simply built differently. As a woman you tend to have narrower shoulders and perhaps slightly wider hips, with a man it is exactly the other way round. A jacket that sits equally well on both is therefore not that easy to find. The bestseller for dad is the softshell babywearing jacket for men or the winter softshell in the men's version.
That said, mamalila does have unisex models, for example the Stockholm babywearing vest. It has an oversize cut and still sits well when dad is quite a bit taller than mum. Otherwise, for the reasons above, we prefer to separate women's and men's cuts, so the jacket really fits.
That doesn't mean you can't share a jacket. Once the baby insert is zipped in, what mainly matters is your sizes. And whether a man can wear the women's jacket now and then, or a woman the men's? Just try it, sometimes it works surprisingly well. Especially with the baby insert in, fit and size become more flexible anyway and often work for both of you.
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There are sizes made exactly for that - at mamalila, babywearing jackets come in seven sizes, from XS to 3XL. You won't find the large sizes XXL and 3XL in every model, but you will in the most important ones, for example in the softshell babywearing jacket. And we have paid close attention to what you need, cutting the sleeves wide enough that nothing pinches.
Our advice here is the same: simply take your normal size. The baby insert creates the room your child needs, and if your bust is a little bigger after the birth, the insert takes care of that too. So a larger clothing size should never keep you from carrying your baby and enjoying your time together.
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It comes down to three things: how cold it gets where you live, how often you carry outdoors and whether you need a new jacket yourself.
A babywearing cover goes over the carrier and over your own jacket. It is cheaper, quick on and off, and works down to about ten degrees. But you stay in your own jacket, which won't close over the baby. The advantage: cheaper, and anyone can wear it regardless of size. The drawback: you have nothing to close at your neck and chest. Please don't use a scarf, as it can cover your baby's airways. Babywearing loop scarves are one solution, because warmth matters, especially when you are breastfeeding.
A babywearing jacket is a shared shell. It is warmer, it doesn't pull at the neck, and your baby lies against your body. It costs more and you put it on rather than throw it over. It is considerably quicker to get into than the cover, because, just as with any jacket, you simply close the zip. No further buckles or straps. And only with a babywearing jacket is your baby properly protected from rain. For active babywearing parents it is definitely the choice.
A jacket extender has to fit your current jacket - and can only be worn at the front. On top of that you have the same drawbacks as with the cover: you can't close anything at the top. Compared with a babywearing cover, a jacket extender also doesn't let you carry on your back. So take a cover instead, it works with any jacket and not just with one.
If you have a winter baby and are outdoors every day, take the jacket. If you carry in spring or drive a lot, take the cover.
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That depends:
A jacket extender is an insert that is buttoned or zipped onto your existing jacket. It is cheaper than a babywearing jacket and a good route if you already have a good jacket. There are three things you need to know. First, it only fits if your zip matches, and with many jackets that isn't the case, so you have to work with an adapter. And even then it only fits that one jacket. Second, just like the cover, it stays open at the top, so your neck and chest remain unprotected. Third, you should think about what your jacket is made of. Babies sit very close to it and chew on it too, so freedom from harmful substances and saliva resistance should be a given, which is not something you usually check when buying a jacket.
Also: with a jacket extender you can't carry on your back, so take a cover instead. Same result, more flexibility.
A babywearing jacket is built for two from the start. It closes snugly at the neck, has the baby hood already built in and works at the front as well as at the back - an option worth bearing in mind when you buy, otherwise you end up buying twice. If you have two winters or two children ahead of you, it is the better calculation. At mamalila free from harmful substances and saliva-resistant. For a single mild winter, the extender is a good compromise.
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The material. Functional, so it suits the weather, free from harmful substances, so it is safe for your baby, and pleasantly soft and breathable, so you neither sweat nor freeze under the jacket. We pay a great deal of attention to this. Material is also the biggest single difference in price and you notice it the moment you touch it. Because a small baby sits close inside the jacket, choosing the material carefully is one of the most important points for us at mamalila. Certified, of course: Oeko-Tex Standard 100, product class I, the strictest level for baby items, a coating without fluorocarbons, organic cotton and much more.
The workmanship. It should go without saying, but it matters especially in a babywearing jacket, because that jacket really is in heavy use in everyday life with a child. You don't want to be annoyed by seams coming apart.
The fully developed baby insert. With us it is more than a piece of fabric with a hood attached: the shape is adapted to the baby being carried, and a few details make sure the airways stay clear and your baby isn't lying on the zip. You hardly see it when you look at it, in everyday use it makes an enormous difference.
Four uses in one jacket. Pregnancy, carrying at the front, carrying on the back and simply as a jacket without a baby. When you compare, pay particular attention to back carrying, very few models offer it - and by the time your child gets heavier at the latest, you will want it.
In-house repair service. If the zip sticks after two winters, the jacket is not a case for the bin with us. We repair it ourselves so it can go on to the next child.
Award-winning. Over the years our jackets have received many awards, such as the German Innovation Award 2019 and ISPO Gold, from juries that look closely at exactly these details.
And in all honesty: if you are only going to carry for a few weeks in winter, always at the front, a cheaper jacket will do the job. If, on the other hand, you are outdoors a lot or already have a second child in mind, these are the points where the difference shows. Every day.
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Yes, and we think that is a good thing. Our jackets are built to outlast several children, and many are passed on after the babywearing years.
What to look at when buying second-hand: does the zip run cleanly along its whole length, without sticking? Are all the inserts and the baby hood included, because buying them separately is a hassle. Does water still bead on the fabric or does it soak in? The last point is no reason to say no, you can re-proof the fabric.
If something is missing or sticking: we have our own repair service. And if the baby insert or the pregnancy insert is missing, you can buy them from us afterwards.
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Less than you think. Your body is the heating, the baby lies against it and the jacket keeps the warmth in for both of you. Your jacket feels up to 5 degrees warmer when your baby is underneath.
As a rule of thumb for dressing: roughly what you are wearing yourself, plus a hat, plus warm socks or booties. Both are a must. A thick snowsuit is wrong under the jacket, it pushes the baby out of the good sitting position, it bunches up and traps heat, and on its own it wouldn't keep them warm enough anyway, because the padding gets compressed.
How to check while you are out whether your baby is too warm: feel the back of your baby's neck, not the hands or feet. Warm and dry is right. Sweaty means one layer too many. Cool at the neck means one layer too few.
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Which insert you get depends on what you need the jacket for. That is why the matching one already comes with every model, so you don't have to make a separate decision.
The Classic insert is in our more urban models, for example in the Boston babywearing jacket or the Vienna wool coat. If look and everyday practicality matter more to you than maximum rain protection, this is the one for you. The Classic has an adjustable neck support for your baby and closes at the front across your chest; it does not have a hood.
The Click-It insert is used in all the jackets that are not waterproof with taped seams, but do have a rainproof membrane and are made for rain, for example the Allrounder softshell babywearing jacket. It has a roll-out hood, even with a head support function: you attach it to your jacket so your baby's head doesn't fall backwards while they sleep.
The Pro insert automatically comes with every waterproof jacket. It works in a similar way to the Click-It, but is built as a proper rain canopy, so nothing runs in from above even in heavy rain. You will find it in our Explorer and 2in1 Allseason outdoor models.
More questions:
Does every insert fit every jacket? No, each insert is matched to the construction of its jacket and therefore can't simply be swapped. But you don't need to give it a thought, because the right insert always comes with the jacket and is included in the price.
Can I buy an insert separately? Yes, if your insert ever goes missing, you can order a replacement from us. Just get in touch and tell us your jacket model, and we will find the right one. You can also simply type "baby insert" into the website and you will get the list of all inserts. Please check your model carefully, and if necessary the production number, which you will find on the care label.
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Yes, the jacket always fits over your baby while you carry, no matter what you carry with. Our jackets are not part of the carrier, they simply go over it. That is why they fit over tied wraps just as well as over a mei tai, a half-buckle or a full-buckle carrier, whatever the make. And whether you carry your baby at the front or on your back makes no difference either.
The only exception is slings in which your baby sits sideways on your hip. That carrying position won't fit under the jacket.
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Yes. The insert that comes with the jacket zips into the separate back zip, so it sits at the back instead of the front. That is the reason a babywearing jacket lasts longer than one babywearing phase: from around eight to ten months most children want to look forwards, and that is when they move to your back.
The first time, it is best to have someone watching, not because of the jacket but because of the carrier. After that it works on your own. Make sure your child's head has a clear view upwards and that the hood doesn't fall into their face. On every model you can either zip off, stow away or hook up your own hood, so it doesn't bother your baby.
We have videos for back carrying with every model.
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From day one. A newborn is carried upright and in the squat-spread position in the carrier or the wrap, and the jacket goes over the top. There is no minimum age, because the jacket doesn't hold the child, it only keeps them warm.
At the other end it stops where your child no longer wants to be carried, usually between two and three years. After that you take the insert out and the jacket is an ordinary jacket. That is exactly why it isn't an item for one year.
Yes, that works - surprisingly well, in fact. Simply open the jacket wide enough and loosen the straps of your carrier a little, so your child has enough room to reach the breast.
And one point that matters: bring your baby's head back up after feeding. The chin should not rest on the chest and the face should be clear, so your baby can breathe freely. One quick look, then off you go again.
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Practical, not pretty: you have to take your child out, there is no other way.
What helps is the order you do it in. Find a spot out of the wind, and only open the jacket once the changing mat is down - if in doubt, your jacket serves as the mat. If your child is wearing a hat, it stays on. Then put the carrier back on and close the insert.
Tip from customers: change the nappy before the winter walk, not once the grumbling starts. That usually saves you the stop along the way.
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No, we clearly advise against it!
A child in a carrier is not secured when you are cycling or skiing. In a fall it ends up between you and the ground or the handlebars, and a helmet doesn't help. For a baby's head, even low speeds are dangerous. For cycling there are tested child seats and trailers, and only from the point at which a child can sit up unaided.
The babywearing jacket is made for getting around on foot. For everything with wheels or boards the rule is: a secured seat, not a body.
One more note, by the way, because it comes up especially with outdoor activities: older children carried in a framed backpack carrier are at risk of getting cold in winter without you noticing. This is where a carrier under the jacket is a clear advantage, with older children too.
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That is a fair question, because the two terms get mixed up rather freely in retail. With us you can tell from the item number: if it contains a "Pro", the jacket is waterproof, and with us that means the seams are taped. A "ci" in the item number stands for water-repellent. Those often use exactly the same fabric, just without taped seams. For a decent walk in the rain that is easily enough, the difference only becomes noticeable in hours of continuous rain.
The second value you should look at with a babywearing jacket is the water column. Our waterproof jackets always use a membrane of at least 10,000 mm, and the water-repellent softshell babywearing jacket has those 10,000 mm too, it is only missing the taped seams. It is coated with Bionic Finish Eco, which is FC-free and without forever chemicals.
And how warm is a jacket like that in winter, does it cope with sub-zero temperatures? Depending on the model, our jackets cover a range of roughly minus 10 to plus 15 degrees, and what applies to your jacket is stated directly with each model. And remember: under the jacket there are two of you, warming each other. Most people feel far less cold while carrying than they had expected.
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Yes, as long as you follow one rule: your baby's face always stays free and visible, nose and mouth clear.
In practice that means three things. The head looks out of the top of the jacket or lies under the baby hood with the face clear, not under fabric. The chin is not pressed onto the chest, two fingers fit between chin and breastbone. And you can look in at any time without opening the jacket.
Tip: as long as your newborn doesn't have head control yet, don't close the baby insert under your neck. That way the opening is bigger and your baby has enough room, even when they snuggle deep into the wrap or the carrier.
The reason matters: in the first months babies can't turn their head away by themselves if breathing becomes difficult. That is why the visual check is more important than any material. It costs you two seconds per walk.
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The jacket doesn't change the carrying position, it only keeps it warm. So what matters is that the carrier underneath sits properly, and you check that before the jacket closes.
Three points: the knees are higher than the bottom, the child sits in the squat-spread position and not with dangling legs. The carrier goes from knee pit to knee pit. The back is rounded, not pushed straight. And the child sits high enough that you can kiss the top of their head without stretching.
Once that is right, the jacket goes over the top and changes nothing about it. If you are unsure, go and see a babywearing consultant once. That is one hour, and afterwards you will do it right for years.
Important: our babywearing jackets are designed for your baby to be carried facing you and not facing away from you. Ergonomically that is the most sensible carrying position for your baby, including over longer periods. They can brace themselves against you, they keep their naturally rounded back, and when the impressions from outside get to be too much, they can withdraw. That gives you a content, relaxed baby and an ergonomic carrying position.
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No. A thick jacket does not belong under the harness of a child seat, and this is one of the few points where we don't offer any weighing up.
The reason: the harness rests on the jacket, not on the body. That makes it loose, even if it looks tight. In a crash the jacket is compressed and the body has several centimetres of play before the harness takes hold. Those centimetres are exactly what decides. Or the strap slips off the shoulder without you noticing, and then your child is no longer properly secured.
The better way: jacket off, buckle the child in, tighten the harness until only one finger fits underneath, then a blanket or the jacket back to front over the fastened harness.
For us that means: under the babywearing jacket your child isn't wearing a thick jacket anyway, so there is no need to put one on and take it off at all. Put the blanket over your child in the car, then take them under your jacket and you have no dressing stress.There are two bodies under the jacket, and together they produce a good deal of warmth. So when it comes to dressing: less is more. Under the jacket your baby needs considerably less on than you would bundle them into in the stroller.
The good news: under a babywearing jacket you are very close to your baby and feel directly how warm they are. That is exactly the advantage you don't have with a stroller.
On top of that, in winter you can open the babywearing jacket quickly, for example when you come out of the cold into a warm shop. In the stroller you don't unpack your baby for a short while, which means the risk of overheating is greater there.
Then there is the choice of material for your jacket, and that is precisely why we use high-quality materials and good membranes. Our waterproof and water-repellent jackets have a water column of 10,000 mm and breathability of 10,000 g/m² in 24 hours. The first figure means that no wet gets in from outside. The second means that the moisture the two of you produce under the jacket can get out. It is exactly this interplay that keeps you from stewing in your own juices under the jacket and gives you a pleasant climate instead.
Yes, you can. Most of our jackets are washed at 30 degrees, the exact figure for your model is on the care label and with the product in the shop. A few rules apply to all our jackets:
- Always wash the jacket on its own, without other laundry.
- Close all zips beforehand.
- Choose a gentle cycle.
- Use the right detergent, this is the point where most jackets suffer.
For washing softshell and all other jackets with a membrane, one more rule applies: please never use fabric softener. It settles on the membrane and takes away exactly the properties you bought it for. Ideally use an outdoor detergent, or at least a detergent for delicates. Our wool coat, on the other hand, you simply wash the way you wash wool.
And a tip from practice that keeps the jacket looking good longest: if only the baby insert has caught something, or the jacket has a stain in one spot, start by washing just that spot. Washing less means enjoying the jacket for longer.
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That is normal and not a defect. The water-repellent layer on the fabric wears off with every wash and every backpack strap. It can be renewed, the jacket doesn't have to be replaced.
Here is how: wash the jacket clean, because proofing won't hold on dirt. Then apply a proofing agent for functional clothing or wash it in in the machine. After that the fabric needs heat, so the layer bonds. You manage that by ironing on a low setting or in the tumble dryer.
Important: the proofing fades with every wash - but that doesn't mean it is gone. After washing you MUST always apply heat, so that the proofing is renewed. Only when that no longer works do you need to re-proof.
The exact details on product, temperature and heat step are in our care instructions. If you are unsure, write to us and we will tell you what suits your model.
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We repair. mamalila has its own in-house repair service, and that is unique in the whole market.
The best thing is to get in touch by email, describing the damage, and we will work out how we can repair it. Our large stock of spare parts helps us find the right zip or other components.
Is an insert broken, or have you lost it? Then you can buy a replacement from us, often for older models too. Either type "baby insert" into the search on the website or send us an email.
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A babywearing jacket stays with you longer than you imagine at the start. Together with the pregnancy that is easily two years in which the jacket is in use almost daily in the right season. If a second or third child comes along, that gets considerably longer again.
That is why it pays to look at quality, because the jacket has to put up with a lot in everyday life with a child - which it does, if the quality is good. What really wears out is the zip and the proofing, and both can be replaced. Repair is always an option with us.
So the babywearing jacket lasts through several children without any problem.
A babywearing jacket contains things an ordinary jacket doesn't need. And its price can only really be judged when you work it out over the whole time you use it.
MSeveral jackets in one item. You are buying a maternity jacket, a babywearing jacket for the front, one for the back and a completely normal jacket for afterwards. All in a single garment instead of four. But that also means a bit more work, more zips, more fabric, more sewing time, more components. That is why a good babywearing jacket costs more.
Tested materials. What lies directly against your baby has to be safe. Our fabrics are certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100, product class I, the strictest level for baby items, and the coating manages without fluorocarbons. Materials like that cost considerably more to buy in than the standard.
Repair instead of replace. If the zip sticks, we replace it instead of selling you a new jacket. A jacket that can be repaired has to be constructed and sewn from the outset in a way that makes that worthwhile.
And now the sums. Take a jacket at 300 euros. Over two years that is around 12 euros a month. If you then pass it on for 150 euros, which is realistic for well-kept babywearing jackets, you are left with a good 6 euros a month. And if a second child comes along, that halves again. A compromise jacket you don't feel good in and end up buying a second time works out more expensive.
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Our jackets are produced in Vietnam, China and Eastern Europe, depending on the model. We have worked with our producers for over 20 years, with the same factories and the same people. They are BSCI-certified and in some cases GOTS-certified, produce fairly and provide good working conditions. We don't switch from season to season, because we want to know who sews our jackets.
Why not entirely in Europe? Because above all a babywearing jacket has to work. We work with technically demanding materials and processes, from the membrane through taped seams to the baby insert with all its details, and by no means every factory has mastered that. So we go to where that skill sits, and then we stay there.
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What lies directly against your baby has to be safe. That is why all our jackets are certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100, product class I, the strictest level for baby items.
Our membranes are PFAS-free and all water-repellent jackets have an FC-free coating, so without fluorocarbons. Those are the so-called forever chemicals, which build up in the environment and in the body. We do without them, without making any compromises on rain protection.
For materials we work with recycled polyester to the GRS standard across almost the entire range. And where we use wool or cotton, those are certified too, for example to OCS 100.
And vegan? Our models made from recycled polyester manage without animal materials. Only with the jackets with taped seams is the adhesive not always vegan. Our wool coats naturally contain real wool.
A size up only solves half the problem. The jacket gets wider at the front, but everywhere else too. Shoulders slip, sleeves are too long, and the bump still presses against the zip, because the jacket is cut straight and the bump grows forwards.
A maternity jacket is wider at the front and normal at the back. That is why it fits in the eighth month and in the third, and looks considerably nicer.
The calculation changes if the jacket lives on afterwards. If you only need it for one winter, a size up or buying second-hand is perfectly sensible. If that same jacket then becomes a babywearing jacket and after that an ordinary jacket, you only need one, and the purchase pays off several times over.
4 in 1 is the core of our jackets, and we call it four stages of life in one jacket.
During pregnancy an extra insert is zipped in at the front and makes room for the bump. After the birth, the baby sits in the carrier in that same place. When your child wants to look forwards, the insert moves to the back. And when the babywearing is over, you take it out and wear an ordinary jacket without an insert.
Four uses, one purchase. And every use adapts perfectly to your situation. So you aren't comparing a babywearing jacket with an ordinary jacket, you are comparing one jacket with four - the mamalila 4in1 principle.
You have 30 days. Within Germany you send it back free of charge, you can create the GLS returns label at no cost. From outside Germany you have to pay the postage for the return yourself.
Trying things on is expressly allowed and welcome, with the carrier too. We want the jacket to fit, and for that you have to have it on.
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Within most countries in EU, shipping costs 8.90 euros and takes three to seven working days. To Austria and France, shipping is 7.90 euros, and within Germany 3.90 euros. To Switzerland 18 euros, worldwide between 20 and 40 euros.
You can pay with PayPal, SEPA transfer, Visa and Mastercard, Apple Pay and Klarna invoice.
And one more thing that matters to us: we ship plastic-free!
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Yes, and we recommend it if you are unsure about the size. mamalila jackets are available from specialist retailers and from many babywearing consultants who have models on site to try.
The advantage isn't only the size. In five minutes you see how the insert is zipped in, and that takes away the biggest worry before buying.
Write to us and we will name a retailer near you.
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