How to choose the perfect Baby Sleep Bag: Understanding TOG and more!
Creating a safe, comfortable sleep environment for your baby can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options to consider. But with the right sleepwear, you can ensure your little one stays snug and secure, making sleep time smoother for everyone.
The Lullaby Trust, a leading charity promoting safer sleep for babies, lists a baby sleeping bag as an essential item in their product guide. A sleeping bag is an excellent choice for babies as it helps prevent their head from being accidentally covered, and the various TOG options make it easy to select the perfect one for the season. At Bloomsbury Mill, we offer organic baby sleep bags in both 2.5 TOG and lighter TOGs to provide year-round comfort.
What makes our organic baby sleep bags a great choice?
Safe and Comfortable Sleep: Our sleep bags are crafted from soft, breathable organic cotton, ensuring your baby sleeps soundly without overheating or becoming too cold. The thermoregulating fabric helps to keep your little one at the perfect temperature throughout the night.
Practical Design: The sleep bags come with an easy-to-use zip, making it simple to change your baby without disturbing their sleep. The design also helps keep babies from wriggling out of the bag, reducing the chances of waking up chilly because they’ve kicked off their covers.
Fit for Every Stage: Available in sizes from 0-6 months and 6-18 months, our sleep bags are designed to grow with your baby, offering plenty of room for movement and comfort. You won’t have to replace the sleep bag every few months, making them both convenient and cost-effective.
Wriggle Room: Little ones love to wriggle, even when they’re sleeping. Our hip-healthy baby sleep bag, allows little ones to move their legs freely whilst keeping them tucked in to avoid them waking up chilly in the night because they’ve kicked off the covers. The fitted neck opening with zipper guard and adjustable armholes (available with size 0-6 months) also ensure your baby won’t slip down inside the bag.
The perfect temperature all year round
The variety of TOGs available for sleeping bags make them safe for sleeping all year round, but what is a TOG? Put simply, it determines the thickness of the sleeping bag: the higher the rating, the warmer it is.
- The 2.5 TOG baby sleeping bag is perfect for keeping your baby snug in the colder seasons.
- The 1 TOG baby sleeping bag has no padding so it is ideal for when the weather warms up or if you head on holiday!
Babies can’t regulate their temperature well, so dressing them appropriately underneath a sleeping bag is important so they stay at a safe & comfortable temperature whilst they sleep.
A good night’s sleep is vital for your baby’s development, and our organic baby sleep bags are here to help make that possible. By choosing our sleep bags, you’re not only giving your baby the best in comfort, but you’re also choosing sustainability and safety, as our products are made with organic, breathable fabrics that are gentle on delicate skin.
By incorporating a sleeping bag into your baby’s bedtime routine, you can create a consistent and secure sleep environment. As your baby associates being placed in the sleep bag with winding down for the night, it can become part of their routine, making bedtime easier for both of you.
How to care for your Baby Sleep Bag
Our baby collection is made to last and with proper care, the pieces will remain to look and feel great so they can be used again & again so they can eventually be passed on to another little one.
We recommend following this advice to care for your Baby Sleep Bag:
To care for your organic baby sleep bags and keep them looking their best:
• Washing: Machine wash on a gentle cycle away from items with velcro, zips or anything abrasive to preserve the softness and integrity of organic fabrics.
• Detergent: Use a mild, non-toxic detergent to avoid harsh chemicals.
• Drying: Air dry flat or tumble dry on a low heat setting if essential. Avoid high heat to maintain fabric quality.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place to prevent any damage.
These simple steps ensure your sleep bags stay soft, safe, and ready for the next nap or bedtime!