What kind of sleeping bag to choose?

The old adage "as you bed, so you sleep" is still valid, and it is safe to say that it also applies to our kids. Newborns in the first period of life can sleep up to a dozen hours a day. That's why it's so important to provide the infant with optimal sleeping conditions. In the case of newborns, it is important not only to be comfortable, but above all to be safe. In this article we will try to present the most important information about the sleeping bag for sleep.

What is a sleeping bag for sleeping?

Sleeping bag for babies? Does it even make sense? It was once said that in a sleeping bag it is difficult to move, the baby will not have a way to explore ... But isn't that exactly the point? Studies have repeatedly proven that tightness in the case of toddlers is very important, because they feel as if they are in their mother's tummy.
A baby sleeping bag is a great and, above all, safe alternative to bedding for newborns and babies. Young children should not be surrounded by objects in the place where they sleep. The absence of teddy bears, crib plaids and unnecessary accessories is key to a baby's safe sleep and an important aspect in protecting against crib death.
Since babies have uncoordinated movements, wiggle and fidget, the quilt or blanket may slip over the baby's face, posing a risk of suffocation. Therefore, the safest sleeping bag is the sleeping bag - it provides toddlers with warmth and comfort, limits unexpected movements (which, by the way, can awaken the baby), and also wraps the baby's body, which, after all, as we mentioned, loves to be tightly wrapped.

What kind of sleeping bag for the baby will be safe?

A safe baby sleeping bag is one that meets all safety standards such as:

- It is sewn from certified materials
- It has no pockets or any protruding parts
- It has a zipper protection under the neck so that the baby won't get hurt
- The zipper in the legs allows you to change the baby without any problems
- It is the right size (any one-size will not work)
- Has the right size head and arm openings - not too big so that the toddler can't slip inside the sleeping bag
- Has a marked TOG coefficient (this is a measure of thermal permeability, the higher the TOG, the warmer the sleeping bag)
- Detachable shoulders, only with metal naps
- There are no strings or drawstrings
- Has a sewn-in tag with washing instructions, composition and manufacturer's markings

How to dress a baby to sleep in a sleeping bag:

Sleeping bag for baby should be with the right TOG factor. See how to dress an infant for sleep depending on the temperature in the baby's room.

Choose the sleeping bag according to the temperature in the bedroom and the baby's clothing - in summer, a lightweight bodysuit underneath is enough, and in winter, forgo extra quilts and blankets. Only in this way will using a sleeping bag for sleeping provide comfort and safety for the baby.

From when the sleeping bag?

Parents often wonder at what point can you start using a sleeping bag? In fact, this product can be used from the day the toddler is born, using a sleeping bag appropriate to the size of the child. The toddler will not cover his face while sleeping, and will not drench himself from the sleeping bag. Sleeping bags are designed in such a way that they do not have to fit perfectly, when the sleeping bag is very long, it is enough to tuck the excess under the legs. More space in the sleeping bag means more freedom of movement. A more important aspect is the opening for the head, it must not be too large so that the baby does not slide inside. But is every sleeping bag suitable for a newborn from the first day of life? Generally yes, although some parents choose to wait a few weeks after birth simply because a toddler feels better wrapped tightly.

SLEEPING BAGS FOR SLEEPING

Sleeping bag - what size?

It is best to choose the size of the sleeping bag according to the size of the baby. This is a good solution, as long as such a product has an additional adjustment, allowing it to fit the smaller stature of toddlers. In our sleeping bags we use additional strap fasteners for adjustment. The most important thing is that the sleeping bag should not be too short, the toddler should have at least 10 cm more space from the end of the sleeping bag when the legs are straight. However, it is difficult to say exactly what size to choose for the baby, so it is best to measure the sleeping baby and adjust the size, which is given with each sleeping bag.