Should I be using toddler sleeping bags ?
Toddler Sleeping Bags can help to establish an effective bedtime routine as toddlers stay warm and snug (because the bedding can’t be kicked off by mistake in the night!).
I first put my child in a sleeping bag when he was just four months old. You can get some sleeping bags which start from the age of birth. I no longer use our sleeping bag on our toddler but when he stays with my mum she uses one with him.
The sleeping bag keeps the toddler feeling cosey and safe. It almost works as a comforter. In the early ages it prevents the child from getting tangled up in bedding or moving too much around their bed or cot.
The toddler sleeping bags themselves are quite baggy and should never be too tight. There are many great brands of toddler sleeping bags, many of which are highly recommended and reported on. The market leader would probably be Grobag.
There are many other well respected companies but I feel that Grobag are the best.
Now im not telling you that your toddler should be using a sleeping bag when going to bed. All I am saying is that I have used one previously which seemed to really settle my toddler at night and also reduced the amount of times he woke in the night.
The Grobag company have sold well over two million sleeping sleeping bags and clain to be the inventors of “the UK’s favourite toddler sleeping bag.” To be fair I would have to agree with this comment.
If your toddler is sleeping well without a sleeping bag then why change anything? If your child is experiencing toddler sleeping problems then why not give a sleeping bag a go? Its worth a try to see if it makes your toddlers sleep any better.
For more information on toddler sleeping problems then click here!
Frequently Asked Questions
* What is a Grobag sleeping bag? *
Grobag sleeping bags are fast becoming a must-have item in any toddlers room / wardrobe, and an essential part of a toddlers bedtime routine. A Grobag sleeping bag is a ‘wearable ‘ blanket that wont slip over your toddler during the night or be kicked off . They come in 3 warmth ratings or togs so you can select the one that is right for the season or the warmth of your toddlers room.
Grobags are the creation of Rob and Ouvrielle Holmes. The Grobag was inspired by their eldest son Sam who kept his parents awake most of the night for the first 7 months of his life due to kicking off his covers every night.The Grobag brand was born in September 2000 and was introduced in the UK with the assistance of the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID).
* What are the benefits of a toddler grobag? *
Your toddler is safe when sleeping in a grobag as they are unable to slip beneath the covers.
No matter how much of a wriggler your toddler is the grobag will never slip out of place.
As the grobag comes in a choice of tog ratings, you can pick one that is suited to the weather condtions at home or on
holiday.
Helps stop babies (or young toddlers) feet from getting stuck in the slats in the cot.
Keeps your baby / toddler at the right temperature all night long.
A Grobag can make it harder for your toddler to climb out of there cot/crib.
No more being woken in the middle of the night to replace your toddlers covers that have been kicked off.
* Are toddler sleeping bags safe? *
Yes. Well fitting, low-tog sleeping bags, when used correctly, are potentially one of the safest forms of bedding for your toddler. While the toddler has complete freedom of movement within the bag, the fitted neck and armholes ensure that there is no danger of either slipping in or out, provided the toddler is placed in the correct size of Grobag sleeping bag for their age/weight. Therefore, provided also that a suitable level of sleepwear is worn, he or she can sleep safely at a pleasant and constant temperature throughout the night.
Grobag has conducted exhaustive research and product testing to ensure that all the components of their toddler sleeping bags conform to relevant British Safety Standards and safety regulations. Grobag also follows guidelines from health professionals that baby sleeping bags should be well-fitting and lightweight. This is why the grobag toddler sleeping bags are no more than 2.5 togs.
* Why don’t toddler baby sleeping bags have sleeves? *
Toddler sleeping bags should be sleeveless to aid heat loss and air circulation. Remember that babies and toddlers sleeping under traditional blankets rarely sleep with their arms inside.
In cooler weather, it is recommended to dress your toddler in a long-sleeved pajama top.
* Which tog toddler sleeping bag should I buy? *
The 2.5 tog quilted sleeping bags are ideal for autumn, winter and spring in northern climates and can be used right up until the summer nights become warm. If your nursery / toddlers room is usually 68°F or below, Grobag recommends a 2.5 tog toddler sleeping bag. Approximately 75% of the Grobag sleeping bags sold are 2.5 tog, so they are very useful!
1.0 togs are ideal for use from late spring to late summer in northern climates when the nights are warmer. However, if you live in a particularly mild part of the country or if you have well insulated and heated accommodation and your nursery / toddlers room is regularly 70°F or above, you may prefer a 1.0 tog toddler sleeping bag for year round use. They are also very useful in early spring and autumn for day-time naps while your baby is still in a 2.5 tog sleeping bag at night.
0.5 tog sleeping bags are for use in summer, for traveling to warmer climates, or if your child is sick and has a raised temperature.
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