Organic Nestilo – Starry Night (Metallic)

The new Nestilo® baby nest is made out of 100% organic materials both inside and out to ensure a healthy environment for your baby, free from chemicals and toxins. The baby nest and cover is made out of GOTS certified organic cotton fabric, organic silk cotton wadding and organic natural latex. The bolster cover also has an additional zip on the outside so you can remove the insert and wash the cover separately.

To know if you have the latest model, look out for the word ‘organic’ below the Nestilo® logo embroidered on the bolster cover.

Organic cotton is grown without the use of toxic synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers, ensuring that bub is not exposed to any harmful chemicals, which the long-term effects are still unknown. Using organic cotton ensures that not only the end-user but any person involved in any part of the Nestilo® production-process is working in a healthy environment safe from toxic chemicals.

Since no chemicals are used in the manufacturing process, organic cotton is hypoallergenic and highly recommended for infants as it is less likely to cause adverse skin reactions. As compared to conventional cotton, organic cotton has also been shown to be beneficial for asthmatics.

What is organic silk cotton and why do we use it?

We use locally sourced GOTS certified organic Indian cotton for our products. Our choices today in managing climate change will shape the future of our children. We want Masilo® babies to grow up in a healthy and eco-friendly world.

The bolsters in the Nestilo® are filled with organic silk cotton. Organic silk cotton grows on the kapok tree also known as ceiba tree. The harvesting of silk cotton fibre does not impact the tree’s integrity, making silk cotton profoundly sustainable. Both the kapok tree and silk cotton fibre are not treated with any fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides. This makes silk cotton 100% free of harmful chemicals and toxins which means, in comparison to synthetic or heavily sprayed natural fibres, it is a healthier and safer option for every living creature and the environment.

Due to its nature and growing conditions, silk cotton is a true 100% organic soft and breathable material. It is a moisture resistant, quick drying and resilient fibre. Silk cotton is known to reduce the heat from the body and make for a sound and safer sleeping environment. Much like silk, silk cotton is incredibly soft, lightweight and lustrous to rest on – only the best for Masilo® babies.

Natural latex is a white sap extracted from the rubber tree (Hevea Brasilienesis). A single Hevea tree absorbs about 1.8 tons of CO² in its lifetime. Globally, all latex plantations together offset 90 million tons of CO² per year. The natural latex tree is among the most ecological trees in the world.

The structure of our natural latex mattresses results in a cool and comfortable nap for your baby. Natural latex is a recyclable material. The mattress can be ripped into smaller pieces and added to the compost pile, the garden bed or into flower pots when you want to dispose of the mattress.