Guestpost from Lottie - the founder of Lottie & Lysh, an award-winning small business creating ethical, handmade children’s clothing.
When your little one has sensitive skin, every decision becomes a careful one. From what they eat to what they wear and what goes on their skin, you find yourself triple-checking ingredients, fabric labels, and product reviews like it's a full-time job. Because for many of us, it is.
At Lottie & Lysh, we’ve always believed that clothing should never be the source of skin irritation. No scratchy seams. No mystery fabrics. Just well-made, soft, breathable clothes designed to be lived in and loved. And when we paired our certified babywear with Matylda’s Bum & Body Balm, it felt like we’d found the ultimate comfort combo for delicate skin.
A perfect match. Like peanut butter and jam. If peanut butter had healing properties, and jam smelled like calendula.
Soft on skin, strong on standards: Why certified fabrics matter
Not all cotton is created equal. In fact, many fabrics labelled as “organic” or “gentle” are still treated with harsh chemicals during manufacturing. That’s where OEKO-TEX certification comes in. It's a trusted global standard that ensures fabrics are tested for harmful substances and proven to be safe for sensitive skin.
Every Lottie & Lysh piece is handmade in Cornwall using OEKO-TEX certified jersey or sweat fabrics. We don’t just choose them because they’re safer. We choose them because they’re softer, stretchier, longer-lasting, and kinder to the planet.
Our clothes are worn by babies with eczema, allergies, contact sensitivities, and extremely reactive skin. And we’ve heard it time and again from parents: “This is the only brand my baby will wear without flaring up.”
But the truth is, skin-friendly fabrics are just one part of the picture. What goes on their skin matters just as much.
Introducing Matylda’s Balm – a skincare staple we didn’t know we needed
When Matylda Baby kindly sent us some of their Bum & Body Balm, we weren’t just grateful. We were genuinely impressed. The balm feels like something that should’ve existed ages ago. It’s rich but not greasy, nourishing but not overwhelming, and smells exactly like comfort.
Our eldest now uses it on his eyelids after a long surf session, which is saying something. We've tried so many products on that delicate area with little success. This one just works. It’s also safe for our allergy-prone child, which speaks volumes about the quality and purity of the ingredients.
The balm is made in small batches using time-tested ingredients like grass-fed tallow, beeswax, calendula, and chamomile. There are no fillers, no synthetic fragrance, and no fluff. Just ingredients that do something.
The brand story behind Matylda Baby is one we absolutely connect with. Mums who got tired of not being able to find what they needed, so they made it themselves. That’s exactly how Lottie & Lysh began too. Sometimes, the best products are born not in boardrooms, but in kitchens, on living room floors, or in late-night text threads between tired parents.
The comfort combo every sensitive-skinned baby deserves
There’s something quite powerful about combining skin-kind clothing with intentional skincare. One supports the other. And when you’re parenting a baby whose skin reacts to the wrong detergent, a label rubbing the wrong way, or the slightest trace of a synthetic fragrance… having a go-to set of products you trust is everything.
Matylda’s Bum & Body Balm plus a Lottie & Lysh handmade outfit equals comfort you don’t have to second guess.
Whether your little one is battling dry patches, eczema flare-ups, or you’re just trying to avoid that post-wash stiffness that comes with mass-produced babywear, this pairing takes the pressure off. No compromises. No corner-cutting.
Where to shop
Explore handmade, skin-kind baby clothes made in the UK:
Discover Matylda’s natural skincare for babies:
In a world of fast fixes and plastic-packed everything, this feels better
Slow fashion. Natural skincare. Real results.
It doesn’t need to be complicated. It just needs to be made with care.
If your little one has sensitive skin, or if you’re simply tired of buying things that don’t live up to the promise, try combining skin-friendly clothing with a balm that’s been made with real thought and no fillers.
You’ll feel the difference.
About the Author
Lottie is the founder of Lottie & Lysh, an award-winning small business creating ethical, handmade children’s clothing from her studio in Cornwall. As a mum of two, she’s passionate about designing skin-friendly, sustainable clothes that feel as good as they look.
This blog was written following a gifted review of Matylda’s products, which were kindly sent for us to try. All opinions are genuine and based on our real experiences as a family using the balm day to day.
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