Our Story
Years ago, while visiting a quiet library in Haddon Township NJ USA, we discovered the fascinating story of muslin—a fabric celebrated for centuries for its incredible softness, breathability, and delicate touch. As we read more, we learned that the world's most treasured muslin, the legendary Dhaka Muslin, was born along the banks of the Meghna River in Bangladesh. It was so fine and light that it was once described as "woven air".
Parents' Guide
Becoming a parent comes with a hundred small questions. What should a newborn wear? What goes in the hospital bag? How do you keep a baby cool in an Indian summer? We are parents of two, and we wrote these guides to answer the questions we had ourselves, simply and honestly. Pick a topic below to get started.
Getting ready for baby
Checklists for the last weeks of pregnancy, so you know exactly what to buy and pack.
Baby Hospital Bag Checklist for India
What to pack for your newborn, from jablas and swaddles to a ready muslin hospital kit.
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Newborn Essentials Checklist
A practical list of muslin baby essentials, with what to buy and how many of each.
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Baby Shower Gifts & Newborn Gift Sets
A buyer's guide to newborn gift sets, hospital kits and baby shower return gifts in India.
Read guide →Choosing baby clothes
Fabrics, styles and fit: how to pick clothes that are soft, safe and easy to change.
Why Muslin Is the Best Fabric for Babies
Why organic muslin is one of the most breathable, gentle fabrics for babies in India's climate.
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Mulmul vs Muslin vs Cotton Jhabla
How the three fabrics differ for a newborn jhabla, and which to choose for India's weather.
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Types of Jabla: Knot, Button & Flip
How each newborn jabla style differs, which sizes they come in and when to use each one.
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10 Tips for Choosing Safe, Comfortable Baby Clothes
What to check before you buy: fabric, fit, closures and comfort for everyday wear.
Read guide →Dressing for the weather
City-by-city guides to keeping your baby comfortable through summer, monsoon and cooler nights.
What Should a Newborn Wear in Bangalore?
Warm April afternoons, rainy months and cool December nights, season by season.
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Baby Clothes for Chennai's Heat & Humidity
Keeping cool and dry through summer, the northeast monsoon and air-conditioned rooms.
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Baby Clothes for Hyderabad Weather
From 40°C summers to cool winter nights, and how to layer for the day-night gap.
Read guide →Everyday baby care
Bath time, nappies, washing and the small daily habits that make life easier.
7 Baby Care Tips Every New Parent Should Know
Simple, practical habits that help in the first weeks at home with your newborn.
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Muslin Cloth Nappies (Langot): A Beginner's Guide
What reusable langots are, how many you need and how to wash them.
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Everyday Uses of Muslin Cloth for Babies
Bath time, nursing covers, stroller covers and seasonal layering.
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How to Wash & Care for Muslin Baby Clothes
Simple tips to wash, dry and store muslin so it stays soft wash after wash.
Read guide →Have a question we haven't answered?
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