Our Story

From Sleepless Nights to Peaceful Dreams

It Started with a Question No Parent Should Have to Ask

"Why can't there be something that just... works?"

Sarah asked herself this at 3:47 AM, for the third time that night. Her six-month-old daughter, Ella, had woken up again—not hungry, not in pain, just uncomfortable. Her cotton sleep sack was damp with sweat despite the room being a reasonable 68°F. Sarah had already tried everything: lighter layers, heavier layers, different room temperatures, white noise, sleep training methods.

Nothing addressed the real problem: Ella couldn't regulate her own temperature yet, and the sleep sacks available couldn't do it for her.

As a textile engineer who'd spent years working with performance fabrics for outdoor brands, Sarah knew the solution existed. She'd designed base layers that kept marathon runners comfortable across temperature ranges, moisture-wicking jerseys that kept athletes dry, and thermal wear that adapted to changing conditions.

Why didn't this technology exist for babies—the humans who needed it most?

The Material That Changed Everything
Three sleepless weeks later, during another middle-of-the-night rocking session, the answer crystallized.
Sarah thought back to a hiking trip in New Zealand five years earlier. She'd packed a merino wool base layer her friend had insisted on. "Trust me," she'd said. "Merino is magic."
She'd been right. That one garment had kept Sarah comfortable through morning frost, midday sun, and evening drizzle—all without changing layers.
The realization hit her with startling clarity: If merino wool could keep an adult comfortable through a 40-degree temperature swing on a mountain, why couldn't it keep a baby comfortable through the night?
The science was already there:

Merino's crimped fiber structure created insulating air pockets when the wearer was cool
Those same fibers flattened and released heat when the wearer was warm
The material absorbed moisture away from skin and released it through evaporation
It was naturally hypoallergenic and gentle enough for sensitive skin
It required no chemical treatments to be flame-resistant

This wasn't just comfort. This was exactly what babies needed for safe, uninterrupted sleep.

The Problem: Nobody Was Making It
Sarah searched everywhere. Boutique baby stores, online retailers, international brands. There were merino wool blankets, yes. Merino wool clothing for toddlers, occasionally. But a true merino wool sleep sack designed specifically for infant sleep safety?
Nothing existed in the North American market.
The few European options she found were either prohibitively expensive to import, didn't meet US safety standards, or used merino wool blends that defeated the purpose of the material's temperature-regulating properties.
She showed her research to her husband, Marcus, a product designer with a decade of experience bringing consumer goods from concept to market.
His response: "So let's make it ourselves."
Sarah laughed. They had a six-month-old who didn't sleep. Marcus worked 60-hour weeks. She was on maternity leave. The timing was objectively terrible.
But then Ella woke up again at 2 AM, uncomfortable and crying. And Sarah and Marcus looked at each other with the same thought: If we're not sleeping anyway, we might as well use the time to solve this.

From Midnight Sketches to Morning Prototypes
What started as rough sketches on the back of burp cloths evolved into detailed technical drawings. Sarah mapped out every requirement:
Safety First:

Armholes snug enough to prevent face coverage
Generous leg room for healthy hip development
Two-way zipper for easy diaper changes without full removal
No loose parts, drawstrings, or buttons that could pose risks
Compliance with all CPSC sleep safety guidelines

Comfort and Function:

220 GSM merino wool weight (warm enough for winter, breathable enough for summer)
17.5-micron fiber grade (softest available, truly baby-safe)
Roomy enough for safe movement, fitted enough for security

Sustainability:

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified (no harmful chemicals)
Ethically sourced New Zealand merino
Biodegradable material (unlike synthetic competitors)
Designed to last through multiple children

Marcus spent his lunch breaks calling manufacturers. Sarah spent Ella's nap times (when they happened) researching wool suppliers and testing fabric samples against Ella's skin.
The first prototype was ready six weeks later.

The Night That Validated Everything
Sarah dressed Ella in the prototype merino wool sleep sack on a Tuesday night in November. Room temperature: 68°F. The same conditions that had been causing 3-4 wake-ups per night for months.
Ella slept for seven hours straight.
Sarah woke up in a panic at 5 AM, certain something was wrong. She rushed to the nursery. Ella was sleeping peacefully, her neck warm but not sweaty, her skin dry and comfortable.
Marcus found Sarah crying in the nursery doorway.
"Happy tears?" he asked.
"Happy tears," she confirmed. "This actually works."
They tested it for two more weeks. The results were consistent:

Ella's wake-ups dropped from 3-4 per night to 0-1
Her skin showed no irritation (a chronic issue with cotton sleep sacks)
She seemed more comfortable in various room temperatures
She transitioned through sleep cycles more smoothly

Sarah knew other parents needed this.

From Personal Solution to Purpose-Driven Company
Sarah shared the prototype with her mother's group. Within two weeks, five other parents were asking where they could buy one.
Then a friend posted about it on a parenting forum. Sarah's inbox exploded with messages: Where can I get this? Can you make one for my baby? When will these be available?
The decision crystalized: This couldn't stay a personal solution. Too many families were struggling with the same problem.
Marcus negotiated a reduced schedule at his job. Sarah delayed her return to work. They invested their savings into producing an initial batch of 200 sleep sacks. It felt simultaneously terrifying and inevitable.
They needed a name. Something that captured both the peacefulness of good sleep and the gentle nature of their product.
Slumberpea emerged during a late-night brainstorming session. It was soft, approachable, and evoked the image of babies sleeping as peacefully as peas in a pod. Most importantly, it reflected their belief that good sleep should be simple, natural, and within reach for every family.

The Response That Exceeded Every Expectation
Slumberpea launched with a simple website and a few posts in parenting groups in March 2020.
The first batch of 200 sleep sacks sold out in 11 days.
The reviews started coming in:
"My daughter has slept through the night for the first time in four months." - Jessica M.
"I thought the material wouldn't matter this much. I was so wrong." - David L.
"Finally, a sleep sack that works year-round. Game changer." - Patricia K.
Parents weren't just buying one—they were coming back for seconds as their babies grew, buying them as gifts, and telling everyone they knew.
Word spread organically. A pediatric sleep consultant mentioned Slumberpea in her newsletter. A popular parenting blogger included it in a "products that actually work" roundup. Sales doubled, then tripled.
By the end of year one, Slumberpea had helped over 3,000 families achieve better sleep.

Growing Beyond Sleep Sacks
As Ella grew, Sarah and Marcus faced new challenges. Transitioning out of the sleep sack meant finding pajamas that offered the same temperature-regulating benefits. They couldn't find anything that met their standards.
So they designed that, too.

Every product followed the same principles that guided their first sleep sack:

Safety above all else
Genuine temperature regulation, not marketing claims
Sustainable, ethical sourcing
Designs that solve real parenting challenges

Each new product was tested extensively—first with Ella (and later her younger brother, Leo), then with a community of parent testers who provided honest feedback.

The Mission That Drives Us Today
Five years after that first sleepless night sparked the idea, Slumberpea has helped over 50000 families improve their children's sleep quality.
But the mission hasn't changed: We believe every baby deserves comfortable, safe sleep—and every parent deserves the peace of mind that comes with it.
We're still a family company. Sarah still oversees every product design. Marcus still handles operations and supply chain sustainability. And yes, Ella (now 6) and Leo (3) still test new prototypes—they're our toughest critics.

What Makes Slumberpea Different
We're parents first, business owners second. Every decision is filtered through the question: "Would this be good enough for Ella and Leo?"
We don't chase trends. We focus on what actually works—backed by textile science, pediatric sleep research, and real parent feedback.
We prioritize quality over growth. We've turned down wholesale partnerships that would compromise our material standards or ethical sourcing commitments.
We measure success in sleep hours, not just revenue. The messages from parents telling us their baby finally slept through the night matter more than any sales metric.
We're committed to sustainability. Every Slumberpea product is designed to last through multiple children and biodegrade naturally when its life ends—unlike synthetic alternatives that sit in landfills for decades.

Our Promise to You
When you choose Slumberpea, you're getting:
✓ 17.5-micron New merino wool - The softest, highest-quality grade available
✓ OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification - Guaranteed free from harmful chemicals
✓ Ethically s