Good night sleep is essential for a baby’s well-being and growth. As a parent, you want to make sure that the baby get the best quality sleep so that they are happy and grow well.
Why use baby sleeping bag instead of blanket?
One of the main reason that doctor recommend baby sleeping bag is to ensure that the baby is properly covered while sleeping and also to reduce the risk of suffocation. Babies at young age tend to toss and turn a lot during their sleep and the blankets may get kicked away or end up covering their face. They may end up sleeping in a position that is either risky or bad for their development.
The baby sleeping bag reduces the chance of the baby movement while sleeping. It is harder for the babies to turn in the sleeping bag. Just make sure that the sleeping bag is the right size, of the appropriate material and that the baby is properly zipped up before you put him or her down in the crib. Studies found that sleeping bag helps baby to sleep longer and more soundly.
Baby sleeping bags come in a variety of sizes. The normal size range is 1-6 months, 6-18 months, and 18-36 months. It is best that you have your baby with you when buying the bag to ensure that the size fit properly. Neither too big nor too small.
The next thing you want to check is the “tog rating” of the sleeping bag. Tog rating is a measurement of thermal resistance, or how well the sleeping bag keeps out the cold and ensure that the baby is warm and cozy inside.
The most common rating of a baby sleeping bag is 2.5. This will keep the baby comfortable when the outside temperature is at 10-20 deg Celsius. So this is good for all year round. In the summer at between 21-25 deg Celsius, you should be looking at a tog rating of 1.0. And above 25 deg Celsius, a tog rating of 0.5.
While you want to keep the baby warm inside the sleeping bag, you don’t want the baby to be overheated. A good sleeping bag would provide the right temperature inside, help to absorb the moisture inside and thus keeping the baby dry and comfy.
In most cases, synthetic materials are not good for absorbing moisture. These include: polyester, rayon, carbon fiber and spandex. Most baby sleeping bag made of synthetic fiber material absorb less than 1% of its weigh in moisture.
Cotton is a good material for baby sleeping bag. Cotton is natural, soft, good for keeping warmth and has excellent moisture absorbing property. There are various type of cotton and they are generally acceptable. However, beware of processed cotton that is shiny and resemble satin. They tend to have a very low moisture absorption property.
Wool is another excellent fabric for baby sleeping bag. There is a type of wool known as Merino Wool. Extensive scientific research shown that Merino Wool can absorb twice the amount of moisture and sweat compare to synthetic fabric. This material is effective as it can release moisture quickly. And with this quality Merino wool is able to create a micro climate inside the sleeping bag and regulate a comfortable temperature for your baby. Merino wool is able to absorb up to 35% of its own dry weight in water. A happy baby is one that gets a lot of quality sleep.
Getting a good baby sleeping bag will surely help to ensure that the baby will sleep and grow well and that the parents are also getting the rest that they deserve.
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