Waffle TENCEL™ Baby Knotted Headband — Sugar Plum

The Loulou Lollipop Waffle Knotted Headband in Sugar Plum is a soft TENCEL™ Lyocell stretch headband with a knotted front tie — the kind that sits on the forehead without leaving a red ring, and that you can adjust as your baby grows from newborn through about 12 months.

Waffle-knit TENCEL™ Lyocell with spandex for stretch and recovery. The waffle texture gives visual depth that reads as intentional, not generic — for a piece this small, the fabric story matters most.

Why TENCEL™ Lyocell over standard bamboo rayon? TENCEL™ wicks moisture about 50% more efficiently than standard bamboo rayon, so fewer damp wake-ups and fewer mid-meal regret outfits. It also holds softness through hundreds of wash cycles, where bamboo rayon starts to pill. Closed-loop manufacturing recycles the water and the solvent — a real sustainability claim, not greenwashing.

For a piece that sits against newborn scalp skin, the moisture-wicking story is the practical reason: bamboo rayon traps sweat against the forehead, TENCEL™ releases it. The knot in front adjusts as the band stretches with growth — buy one and it fits from newborn through about a year.

Cut and fit: Stretches from newborn (head circumference ~33 cm / 13 in) through approximately 12 months (~46 cm / 18 in). The knot sits 2 inches off the centerline so it looks intentional, not generic.

The print: Sugar Plum is a Loulou Lollipop original print, conceived in Vancouver. We rotate prints seasonally — limited runs, no reprints.

When to use: Daily wear, photo sessions, newborn hospital exits, baby shower gifts. Not intended for sleep — per AAP guidelines, no headbands in cribs.

Coordinated wardrobe: Pair with the matching Waffle Long Sleeve Bodysuit, Waffle Bodysuit Dress, and Waffle Pom Pom Hat for a fully coordinated outfit. Loulou's matched-print library is the point — buying a Loulou outfit doesn't feel like assembling pieces from three different brands.

Certifications:

• OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified facility (no harmful chemicals)
• CPSC and CPSIA compliant
• TENCEL™ Lyocell produced in a closed-loop process that recycles water and solvents
• Designed in Canada by a Certified B Corp

Care: Machine wash cold (mesh bag), tumble dry low. Don't bleach. The waffle knit holds shape across hundreds of washes.

Loulou's TENCEL™ position, plain English: Most "bamboo" baby headbands are bamboo rayon viscose, which loses elasticity within a season. TENCEL™ Lyocell from the same fiber family is softer, more durable, and made with closed-loop manufacturing. The retail premium is small; the fabric difference is what newborn skin actually notices.

A clean piece for newborn photography, baby showers, holiday photo days, and the daily wardrobe. Gift-ready packaging — recyclable, no plastic clamshells.

Sizing for newborn through 12-month heads: Newborn head circumference is roughly 33–35 cm in week one. By 6 months it's 42–44 cm. By 12 months ~46 cm. The stretch knit handles this full range on one piece — no need to buy three.

Common use cases:

• Newborn photography sessions
• Hospital exit and going-home outfits
• Coordinated daywear with a matching bodysuit or dress
• Baby shower gift add-on alongside a coordinated outfit

Care reminder: Machine wash cold in a mesh bag (the knot stays cleaner that way), tumble dry low. The knit holds shape across hundreds of washes.