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Do you often worry that if they toss and turn a lot, they’ll kick off the covers? The best solution for sleep is a sleeping bag, because even if your little one wriggles in their sleep, the sleeping bag helps keep their temperature more even.

Since summer weather can be changeable these days, here’s a guide that also covers slightly cooler nights, so if you’ve already bought a summer sleeping bag you won’t need to get a different one.

When you’re getting ready for sleep, choose light, breathable fabrics for your child, such as LiaaBébé’s bamboo pieces.
These lightweight materials help prevent overheating and support airflow/ventilation.

A few extra tips for a summer bedtime routine

• Air out the room 30 minutes before bath time (as long as it isn’t still very hot outside).

• Lukewarm bathwater is best in summer, as it gradually lowers your child’s body temperature. Do not bathe in cold water, even if they seem overheated, because this can put the body into shock.

• Offering a drink of breast milk or formula can also help your child cool down.

• After the morning airing-out, it’s worth fully darkening the room so you “keep out” heat as well as light; if possible, keep blinds down or blackout curtains drawn all day.

• Your child can sleep with the window open, but it’s a good idea to close it in the early morning hours.

What to put under a 0.5 TOG sleeping bag, depending on room temperature…

Remember every child is unique, so this is only a guide for you.

If you’re traveling, be sure to take your sleeping bag with you, because it provides not only the right sleepwear but also the familiar scent of home.

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• You can leave the door open at night to allow airflow, but close it around 4 a.m., because the light can shine in and wake your child earlier.

• Always check the room temperature before dressing your child for sleep.

• Always check—either before bedtime or during night wakings—whether your child is hot, sweaty, or cold. Do not check the hands, face, or feet to judge temperature during sleep; check the chest or between the shoulder blades, as that reflects your child’s true body temperature.