Why is it good to put a child to sleep in a sleeping bag?

Some people use a blanket to put their baby to sleep, and some use a sleeping bag. Opinions are divided here, as in many other baby topics. Many parents simply follow the traditional methods that they have experienced in their own families. If the baby blanket has been familiar and has worked well, they are reluctant to change. Many people have not set out to learn about sleeping bags and their properties, and therefore do not think of trying one. 

We would now like to bring you a little closer to the benefits of sleeping bags and show you some other things to know about them.

In the sleeping bag, which provides pleasant, constant warmth, the child feels safe, it almost embraces him. Meanwhile, he can move freely , turn around, it will not slip off him like a blanket, it also covers his chest properly. This way his sleep becomes peaceful, which of course has a good effect on the other members of the family. Perhaps you have also experienced the time when you regularly wake up at night to cover your little one, and in the meantime you notice that you are slowly becoming a routine wake-up call, several times a night. 

This bed is also useful when traveling , because it gives the child the same feeling as if they were sleeping at home, in their familiar surroundings. 

It is important to choose a quality for your child that will not overheat, as they will not be able to take it off at night. But they should not be cold either. To avoid problems, we will describe some important points about what is worth considering when choosing. If you start finding the right product with this information, you will certainly not be disappointed. We also present our sleeping bags made of bamboo fiber so that you can try one of the latest generation qualities.

Which sleeping bag should we choose? What should we do if the child is already crawling and moving? How to buy the right one for the temperature? Let's see...

What is the right sleeping bag?

If you want to put your baby to sleep in a sleeping bag, there are a few simple but important aspects to consider before you go shopping. If you just randomly choose the one you like based on the appearance of the product, you may find that it doesn't meet 1-2 criteria. After all, appearance is probably the last thing you should look at when it comes to a good sleeping bag. So let's take a look at the most important aspects!

Doesn't let baby cover himself at night

When a child is wrapped in a blanket that lies firmly on their body and cannot move away from it, crawl onto their face, or slide off it completely, their sleep can be restful for them and their parents. Unfortunately, a small blanket cannot provide this. If the little one turns to the side, their back is already exposed, if they kick, they kick it off and get cold. The most dangerous thing is when they accidentally throw their blanket at their face with their hands, or perhaps by grabbing it. None of this can happen in a sleeping bag. 

Allows free movement while sleeping

A good sleeping bag is spacious enough for your baby to move their legs freely. This is important because they are practicing familiar movements at night and may wake up if they encounter an obstacle. A good sleeping bag is comfortable for your baby.

It warms and can maintain an even body temperature

It is worth looking at the ingredients of the product. Is it able to keep the child warm enough, but does it not make the child sweat? It is good to aim for as natural ingredients as possible, cotton, linen and bamboo are popular. The latter is special because it has the ability to regulate temperature. It can counteract changes in the temperature of the environment and the baby's body, thus maintaining a relatively constant temperature throughout the night . Bamboo fiber, as a raw material, is also natural and environmentally friendly.

Excellent ventilation

If the air in the sleeping bag can be constantly refreshed, the baby will not overheat and his skin will not get parched, which can cause a number of skin problems. Good ventilation does not mean that heat escapes, because the air exchange takes place so slowly that it can heat up again and again. 

Easy to ship

When the baby falls asleep on our lap and we want to put him down without waking him up, we are grateful for the all-around zippered cutout . It is important that in this case we do not have to put the child's hands in, but rather that we can put the sleeping bag on with a zipper. The practical cutout is also useful if the air in the room cools down at night and we want to put the baby in a warmer sleeping bag after breastfeeding.

Safe

What do we think of when we mention safety in relation to sleeping bags? Basically, with a sleeping bag, we can prevent the child from pulling the blanket over his head at night or kicking it off and getting cold. In addition, it is always worth checking the neck area of ​​​​sleeping bags. If the neckline is too large, and is also accompanied by deep armholes, then the baby can slip into the sleeping bag at night, so it is not considered safe. If the neckline is smaller and follows the line of the neck nicely, and the armholes are also small, then such a problem should not occur. 

The material is as natural as possible

It doesn't matter what comes into contact with your baby's sensitive skin. More natural materials , such as cotton and bamboo, contain fewer chemicals than synthetic ones, thus reducing allergic reactions and irritations. Natural fibers allow the skin to breathe. They are much better at regulating temperature than synthetic fibers, and are also very durable. We should also mention the aspect of environmental awareness: natural materials decompose more easily.

Makes it easier to fall asleep

The establishment of a bedtime routine is helped by habits that the baby remembers and gets to know. When the mother puts the baby in the sleeping bag, she already knows that sleep is approaching. This calms her down and she can even fall asleep immediately. This is useful when traveling, when the baby falls asleep elsewhere.

What can we replace the baby sleeping bag with when the child is already crawling or walking?

Since little ones are still not able to get out and cover themselves at night, it is worth keeping the sleeping bag, but in the form of a practical toddler sleeping bag . Perfect for playing and sleeping, its flexible material withstands climbing and movement well. If the child wakes up and wants to climb out of bed, he can move around without any problems.

What thickness of sleeping bag should we choose?

An important rule is to choose a sleeping bag not for the season, but for the room temperature! This way, we can choose the type that will be best for our child much more accurately.

Do you know the TOG sign ?

TOG is a unit of measurement that indicates the thickness of the fabric. It shows how well the baby clothes keep the child's body warm. The higher the TOG value, the warmer the sleeping bag or bedding.

What should we put on the baby's sleeping bag?

Dressing your little ones can always raise questions because we are concerned about their sensitivity. We often make decisions based on our own sense of warmth. In fact, there are several aspects that we can take into account when deciding what to wear for our baby to sleep in . We have written a whole article about them, we recommend that you read on!

Try LiaaBébé's baby and toddler sleeping bags!

LiaaBébé sleeping bags made of natural bamboo fiber are special because they have better moisture absorption and thermoregulation properties than cotton, which means they warm the body in winter and cool it in summer. This helps eliminate sleep problems. They even out the effects of nighttime temperature changes, preventing sweating or the baby from getting cold.