Dear parents,

The safety of our little darlings is a top priority, especially when it comes to sleep. One question that concerns many new parents is: blanket or sleeping bag? The answer is clear: a baby sleeping bag is the safer choice.

Why a baby sleeping bag?

A baby can easily kick itself out of a blanket, causing it to get cold and wake up. This often leads to you being woken up too. A baby sleeping bag offers an excellent solution to this problem. It ensures that your little angel cannot kick himself free, no matter how much he moves around at night. This keeps him warm and safe at all times.

Safety during sleep

Even more worrying is the possibility of your baby pulling the blanket over their head, which increases the risk of suffocation. This is where the baby sleeping bag offers decisive advantages: It stays in place all night and reliably protects your baby from the risk of the blanket covering their face.

Sleeping position and baby sleeping bag

It is recommended that babies always sleep on their backs in the first few months of life. The supine position is considered the safest sleeping position for babies as it reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Turning onto the stomach, a high-risk position, is made more difficult by wearing a baby sleeping bag.

The right fit

A baby sleeping bag is the perfect companion from birth. It is very important that the sleeping bag is not too big, because only then can it fully develop its protective function. The ideal sleeping bag should be around 10 to 15 cm longer than the baby's body, minus the length of the head.

Make sure that the neckline is the right size so that your baby lies securely in the sleeping bag. If the neckline is too large, there is a risk of the child slipping in, while a neckline that is too tight can pose a strangulation risk. A helpful rule of thumb is that the neckline should be sized so that a finger can fit comfortably between the neck and the neckline.

Material and safety

When buying, make sure that the sleeping bag is made of breathable material and does not contain any hazardous chemicals. When buying baby sleeping bags, it is important to look for the ÖKO-TEST seal. Products that are certified according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100 are free from harmful substances.

Baby sleeping bag with feet?

Does your child feel uncomfortable in a regular baby sleeping bag and doesn't want to sleep in it? Then Sleeping bags with legs from Schlummersack are the ideal alternative: in a sleeping bag with legs, your child can not only sleep safely and comfortably, but also stand, crawl, walk and play in the crib. Models with fold-down cuffs and anti-slip nubs provide additional safety when romping around. Sleeping bags with feet, however, are only available for babies from around six months.

The neck test: a reliable method

It often happens that babies are either too warm or too lightly dressed. The neck test is a reliable method of checking the correct temperature. Simply place your fingers gently on the back of your baby's neck. The ideal temperature should be comfortably warm. If the neck is cool, your baby may be dressed too cold. If your baby's neck is sweating, this indicates that they are too warm.

The correct TOG value of a baby sleeping bag

The correct TOG value (a useful measure of the insulating capacity of textile products) of a baby sleeping bag is crucial: 0.5 TOG or 1.0 TOG is suitable for summer, while 2.5 TOG or 3.5 TOG is ideal in winter. The recommended room temperature for healthy baby sleep is between 16 and 20 °C.

A 0.5 TOG baby sleeping bag is ideal for warm summer nights. It offers the perfect balance between breathability and insulation and prevents overheating. The lightweight and breathable muslin fabric helps to keep baby cool and comfortable through the night and also absorbs moisture if baby sweats.

A 1.0 TOG sleeping bag is perfect for moderate temperatures or spring and fall. This medium-thickness sleeping bag offers good insulation at temperatures between 18 and 24 °C.

A 2.5 TOG sleeping bag is ideal for year-round use at room temperatures of 15 to 21 °C. This thicker sleeping bag keeps your baby comfortably warm even on colder nights without overheating. If it gets too warm, the year-round sleeping bag has detachable sleeves and thus offers flexible adjustment to changing room temperatures, making the sleeping bag suitable for both cooler and warmer nights.

For the really cold winter months and room temperatures below 18 °C, we recommend a 3.5 TOG sleeping bag. This particularly warm and thick sleeping bag ensures that your baby stays cozy and warm even in frosty temperatures.

Wishes for a good night's sleep

We wish you and your little darlings a healthy and restful sleep so that you can all enjoy peaceful nights.

You can find more information about slumber bags at www.schlummersack.de