Ellas Wool playing in snow

Ella’s Wool Keeps Outdoor Kids Warmer

December 7, 2015COMtnMom

Ellas Wool Tubes After SleddingWhen a mom from Norway gives you a tip on how they keep their kids warm in winter, so they can still have fun playing outside – you listen.  Because you know she knows what she’s talking about.  That’s why I was so intrigued with the story behind Ella’s Wool.  Founder Vibeke K Johansen wanted to share this solution with all parents, so their children can play outside year-round and stay warm, too.

That solution is wool.  The most natural, warm, soft and reliable thing you can dress your kid in when it’s cold.  A single, thin layer of super soft merino wool under your kids’ clothes can make all the difference.   Ella’s Wool offers a quality line of onsies, undershirts, long johns and more for young children.

Ella’s Wool Tubes

Ellas Wool Tubes in Fort Greene Moss
Ella’s Wool Tubes in Fort Greene Moss

An exciting new addition to the Ella’s Wool lineup is a type of soft pants called Tubes.  Tubes are thick, unisex wool rib-knit pants that come in a nice size-adaptable design.  Becca told me that every child in Norway has at least two pairs of Tubes.  They are worn as a mid layer to allow kids to stay outside and play longer in cold temperatures.  It’s all about layering!

I love that they can easily roll at the cuffs, so a pair can last your child for up to 3 years.  My 5 year old son has been trying out a pair of Tubes for ages 5y – 7y.  I’m thrilled that they will last him for a few winter seasons.  He’s quick to grab them out of his drawer, calling them his “warm pants”, and he even likes sleeping in them.  So they are apparently soft enough to also wear next to skin.

They are intended as a second/mid layer, and we’ve found them to be brilliant when worn between long johns and an outer, waterproof snow pant.  They are more comfortable, and more mobile for kids to wear than a pair of jeans under that snow suit.  And much warmer than wearing a pair of cotton sweat pants.

ellas wool tubes with cuffs

Tubes are made from 100% pre-shrunk lambs merino wool, and are made in the US.  They come in 4 lovely neutral colors, and are machine washable at a cold delicates program, with a good wool detergent.

We love Ella’s Wool Tubes!  I’ve never seen anything quite like them.  I think this is a great addition to a child’s wardrobe, equipping those outdoor kids to stay warmer.

Ellas Wool playing in snow
Content in the snow for hours, with a Tubes mid layer.

Ella’s Wool Tubes – The Giveaway

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Ella’s Wool has offered to send one of my winning readers a pair of Tubes.   Yaaay!!

Open to US and CANADA Residents, ages 18+.  Enter using the form below.  Void where prohibited.

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I received a complementary pair of Tubes, for the purposes of performing this review.  All opinions are my own.

 

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Comments (48)

  • Laura Grace Andry

    December 7, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    My daughter likes the snow princess ones. I am partial to the tiger 🙂 But as these would be for my daughter I would go with Snow Princess for sure. Super cute!

  • nina

    December 7, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    These look great. Do they come in adult sizes? My stepmother likes cuddle duds (or whatever they are called) a silk liner top and pants for winter. She’d love these I’m sure.

  • Becky VanGinkel

    December 7, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    I love the Tubes in The Old Stone Gray House in size 3-5 YR for our 2.5 year old daughter Joee Mae <3 We live in Northern Minnesota where winters get brutally cold, and these would be perfect for her for when we are sledding and ice fishing!! Thank you so much for the chance 🙂

    babydjs_mom@yahoo.com

  • Denise W

    December 7, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    These are adorable and look so warm. My daughter is a bit older, but says she would wear them to school. Her friends would like them too. Nice!

  • Samantha M

    December 7, 2015 at 11:55 pm

    I like the Alpaca wool jumpsuit in chocolate. I’d love to get one for my sweet baby boy. I also love these tubes. They would be so great for my son for this cold winter.

  • Audra

    December 8, 2015 at 12:15 am

    I like the prospect park plum for my daughter

  • Wil

    December 8, 2015 at 12:29 am

    The Merino Wool Long Johns for my son would be great.

  • Hayley S

    December 8, 2015 at 1:16 am

    We love wool! I love the fort green moss tubes for my 2 1/2 year old little boy!

  • Ashley Alderink

    December 8, 2015 at 2:10 am

    Alpaca wool jumpsuit . and would love to get it for my daughter. She loves to play outside in the snow but feel like shes never warm enough

  • Carly D.

    December 8, 2015 at 2:42 am

    I would love the Llama wool jumpsuit! It would be perfect for my first son!

  • adrien beatty

    December 8, 2015 at 3:26 am

    Alpaca wool jumpsuit is wonderful!

  • Laura

    December 8, 2015 at 4:32 am

    I’d get some gray ones for my son!

  • Michelle H

    December 8, 2015 at 7:13 am

    My twins would be adorable in the balaclava!

  • Linda

    December 8, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    These not only look earn but really attractive too! Thanks for highlighting these

  • jodi derryberry

    December 8, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    My son would love the one piece jammies! those look soft, warm, and cozy!

  • Kate

    December 8, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    We love Tubes! They are keeping my son and daughter warm, and are so cozy & comfortable. Great review–just shared with my readers on our facebook page!

  • Nancy

    December 8, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    I like the east River Navy Blue Tubes. I’d get them for our grandchild.

  • Luis A

    December 8, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    I like the Merino wool tights for baby. I’d get them for my niece.

  • Jim L

    December 8, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    The Alpaca Balaclava looks toasty. I wonder if my picky daughter would wear it?

  • Mayla M

    December 8, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    I also like the Merino baby helmet hat for my daughter.

  • Austin Baroudi

    December 8, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    I like the Llama wool jumpsuit in chocolate and these would be for my daughter!

  • Sarah H

    December 8, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    Id love to have the merino undershirt for my child. it looks so warm and comfy

  • Chad Gustafson

    December 8, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    Love the alpaca jpsuit for my son!

  • Angela

    December 9, 2015 at 4:19 am

    I love the Navy Tubes for my son!

  • Aaron

    December 9, 2015 at 10:17 am

    My favorite wool-piece is the Soft one-piece pajama which I would give to a very lucky baby!

  • James D.

    December 9, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    These wool tube things look perfect for my younger kids! They need something like this to go underneath their snow pants.

  • Charity D

    December 9, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    These look wonderful! I have always used regular tights under snowpants for my kids. These look like they would be much warmer and stay drier. Can’t wait to try some pairs for my boys who are 5 and 8.

  • joni mitchell

    December 9, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    I love the baby body suits.

  • Meghan

    December 10, 2015 at 1:55 am

    The wool tubes!

  • Connie TIllman

    December 10, 2015 at 2:55 am

    I like the warm mittens! I would not have to worry about the kids hands getting cold 🙂

  • Darlene Owen

    December 10, 2015 at 3:08 am

    I also love the Llama wool jumpsuit

  • Melissa C.

    December 10, 2015 at 3:52 am

    I actually really like the tubes in gray or moss, and I would give them to my 4 year old.

  • Stephanie Liske

    December 10, 2015 at 4:10 am

    I like the TUBES – The Old Stone House Gray.

  • Noreen

    December 10, 2015 at 5:50 am

    I like the merino wool long johns plus the color is beautiful

  • Anna Tetreault

    December 10, 2015 at 7:28 am

    I love the llama wool jumpsuit! It is so cute and looks so cozy! I would love to buy it for my new baby son,

  • Michelle Ward

    December 10, 2015 at 8:05 am

    The wool and cashmere shampoo sounds nice.

  • Elizabeth E

    December 10, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    I like the Old Stone House Gray Tubes for my 18 month old son.

  • Heidi Daily

    December 10, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    The soft one piece pajamas are really cute. I would get the Prospect Park Plum Tubes for my daughter.

  • Laurie Nykaza

    December 11, 2015 at 11:16 am

    Llama wool jumpsuit is so cute love all their products for my little nephew.

  • Ashley C

    December 11, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    I love the soft one piece pajama

  • Angela Saver

    December 11, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    I would love to get the East River Navy Blue Tubes for my nephew!

    andysavi.mom@gmail.com

  • Jennifer R

    December 12, 2015 at 5:25 am

    I like the TUBES – Prospect Park Plum (5-7y) for my daughter who would love the warmth they provide on cold Colorado days.

  • susan smoaks

    December 13, 2015 at 2:52 am

    i really like the Merino Wool Long Johns

  • Erica B.

    December 13, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    I would love the old stonehouse tubes for my daughter.

  • shawna

    December 13, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    I would like the Alpaca balaclava for my daughter.

  • Jessica Whitehouse

    December 13, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    Organic base layer set (top and long johns)

  • beth shepherd

    December 14, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    These are so neat. I like the the old stonehouse for my daughter. Thank you!

  • Tina Reynolds

    December 15, 2015 at 12:36 am

    I am loving the Alpaca wool mittens gray

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