The sleeping bag is an essential element to obtain before the arrival of your little wonder. Present on the list sent by your midwife or your maternity ward, it will be essential to cover your newborn during the day and during his naps and nights in the following months. It replaces the baby blanket until your child is at least 18 months old. There are many versions of a sleeping bag with or without sleeves, but the shape remains the same for all, similar to the sleeping bag. Note that French standards are imposed on this piece of baby bed linen. On the practical side, you will find models, each just as practical as the other, with a central or side zipper, with or without pressure on the shoulders.
What sleeping bag for maternity?
One of the most beautiful days of your life is imminent. For your stay in the maternity ward, it is essential to choose comfortable and soft birth clothes for the well-being of your baby. The swaddle sleeping bag for birth is just as important since it will help your little one to warm up and regulate his body temperature. The recommended size is 55 cm, specially designed for the first month. You can also opt for the 65 cm size, suitable for newborns from 0 to 6 months. Babies need comfort and warmth in summer, winter, or even mid-season, so we recommend a TOG greater than or equal to 2.
Baby sleeping bag, which size to choose?
The size of a sleeping bag is often associated with the age of your little treasure. We also speak of stature, which corresponds to the height in cm from the top of the head to the feet. Indeed, it is important to choose the right size for safety but also for the comfort of your child. The baby sleeping bag is available in different sizes, from 0 to 36 months for your little one.
The sleeping bag 65 cm is associated with babies with a stature between 50 and 65 cm. This measurement corresponds to 0 to 6 months. The 90 cm baby sleeping bag is suitable for 65 to 80 cm tall toddlers. This measurement coincides between 3 and 20 months. The 110 cm baby sleeping bag is equivalent to children measuring between 80 and 95 cm, i.e. aged between 12 and 24 months.
It is also imperative to refer to the TOG indicated on it to find out if it is suitable for your child’s room temperature. This index has become mandatory and must be present on each model.
What is the TOG?
The TOG is a regulatory indication for effectively choosing your child’s 0.5 tog sleeping bag, depending on the room’s temperature. This changes with the seasons.
Did you know? This information has become mandatory on sleeping bags since 2019.
The sleeping bag, according to the seasons.
So that your mini falls asleep peacefully and comfortably, choose the baby sleeping bag according to the season and the temperature in his room. Neither too warm nor too light, find the happy medium thanks to the choice of materials. There are 3 types of sleeping bags, one for seasonality and one for all seasons.
The summer sleeping bag
In cotton muslin or sponge, it is light, breathable and absorbent.
The winter sleeping bag
To keep baby warm while remaining comfortable, it is mainly made of 2.5 tog sleeping bag.
The 4-season sleeping bag
Practical and economical, the all-season sleeping bag is suitable all year round. It is most of the time made of velvet or cotton poplin. Its padding is adapted and does not exceed the TOG 2.5.
