Baby Sleeping Bags – Safety, Convenience & Comfort
Posted by: Deborah Smith on: December 7, 2010
Baby sleeping bags are becoming more and more popular, with parents today favouring the sleeping bag over the conventional baby blankets and sheets. There are many advantages of using a baby sleeping bag, not least that they are considered safer for the baby.
The tog of a baby sleeping bag is variable and this can be selected according to the time of year or the usual temperature of the room the baby will be sleeping in. In the warmer months of the year, a lower tog can be used of about 0.5 – 1.0 tog while in the winter months a slightly higher tog of no more than 2.5 may be preferable. Once the appropriate tog of the sleeping bag is found, there is no need to worry about adding blankets or sheets to the baby since the sleeping bag is tailored to keep the baby at the correct temperature. Parents can be safe in the knowledge that their baby will be warm enough as they are unable to kick the sleeping bag off which is a common problem with blankets and sheets.
Baby sleeping bags are also very travel friendly so that when you are away from home the baby will more than likely sleep much better as it has the comfort of its familiar sleeping bag and the bedtime routine will remain consistent. The convenience of the baby sleeping bag is a huge advantage to busy parents and as the sleeping bag is machine washable there is no hassle with regards to keeping it clean. If your baby is prone to moving about in the cot at night, the baby sleeping bag will prevent problems like feet getting stuck in the cot bars or baby accidently scratching itself in the night.
Aside from all these obvious advantages, the main selling point with the baby sleeping bag is its superior safety over blankets and sheets. Unlike blankets and sheets, the sleeping bag material is much less likely to ride over the baby’s head as it is difficult for the baby to slip down inside the sleeping bag due to its snug fit. Blankets and sheets on the other hand do put the baby at a greater risk of suffocation since it is easy for the baby to become entangled in them if the sheets are not secure. When considering bedding for your baby, the baby sleeping bag should be given some serious thought; not only will your baby look adorable but they will also be comfortable, safe and secure.
