What Are Comforters

What Are Comforters?

A comforter is a small, breathable fabric companion designed to help babies feel secure as they fall asleep. It supports a predictable bedtime rhythm by giving your baby a familiar item to hold when settling in their cot.

Why They Matter

Comforters aren’t toys. They’re part of a consistent sleep ritual. Used at the right developmental stage, they help babies link bedtime with calm, comfort and predictability.

When to Introduce A Comforter

Comforters are recommended from seven months onwards, once your baby can roll, move their head freely and reach for items independently. Before this age, babies rely on their carer and their sleep environment for soothing.

The Maison Elle Approach

Maison Elle comforters are made from soft, breathable organic cotton and shaped to be simple, gentle and safe. No hard features. No dangling elements. Just a lightweight, calming companion that fits seamlessly into a beautifully understated sleep space.

Our focus is clarity, natural materials and a sleep ritual that feels grounding for both parent and baby.

How a Comforter Supports Better Sleep

• Encourages independent settling
• Provides a familiar cue that sleep is coming
• Helps reduce night-time separation anxiety
• Becomes part of a predictable bedtime environment