A baby sleep bag , also known as a wearable blanket or sleep sack, is a specially designed garment for infants and young children to wear during sleep. The primary purpose of a sleep bag is to keep the baby warm and comfortable, but it also serves as a safe and convenient alternative to traditional blankets and quilts in a crib or cot.
Using a sleep bag offers several benefits for both infants and their parents or caregivers:
⛑️ Safety
Baby sleep bags are designed to provide a safe sleep environment for infants. Unlike traditional blankets and loose bedding, sleep sacks cannot be kicked off, cover the baby's face, or pose a suffocation risk. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the use of wearable blankets like baby sleep bags to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related accidents. As they recommend that your baby’s crib has nothing loose in it apart from a tight fitted sheet until they’re over 12 months old, a baby sleep bag has been designed to keep your baby warm when they sleep without the common risks that come with using a loose blanket.
🌡️ Regulated Temperature
Baby sleep bags come in different thicknesses, often indicated by a TOG (Thermal Overall Grade) rating. Hushabye baby sleep bags come in a 1.0 TOG to suit the changing climate that exists in the Middle East (where Hushabye was founded), and the impact of air conditioning in controlling room temperature. Ideal for rooms of 20-24°C (69-75°F) - which tends to be the average range set in air conditioned rooms - the hope is that your child’s Hushabye sleep bag can be used all year round with minor adjustments of layering to account for the cooler winters. This helps prevent overheating, which is a risk factor for SIDS. Learn more about TOG ratings and dressing your baby for sleep here.
😌 Ease of Use
Baby sleep bags are easy to put on and take off. The Hushabye Sleep Bag comes with a 2-way J-shaped zipper at the front, making for easy diaper changes during the night. This closure also ensures that the baby's sleepwear stays securely in place.
🕺 Freedom of Movement
Sleep sacks allow for some freedom of movement for the baby's legs while keeping the upper body covered. This is particularly beneficial as babies grow and start to roll over, kick, and move during sleep.
😴 Consistent Sleep Environment
Baby sleep bags provide a consistent sleep environment, which can help establish healthy sleep patterns for the baby. They signal that it's time for sleep and create a bedtime routine.
🙆♀️ Transition from Swaddling
Sleep sacks are a safe and practical way to transition a baby from swaddling to sleeping with arms free. As babies grow and become more mobile, swaddling may no longer be appropriate, but a sleep sack can provide a similar sense of security.
🧳 Travel-Friendly
Baby sleep bags are portable and easy to bring on trips or vacations. This helps maintain a familiar sleep environment for the baby, which can lead to better sleep during travel.
😬 Reduces Parental Anxiety
Knowing that your baby is sleeping in a safe and comfortable sleep environment can reduce parental anxiety and improve sleep quality for both the baby and parents.
🌟 Hushabye bonus
The Hushabye sleep bag was made to grow with your baby. All our sleep bags have arm poppers so you can adjust the arm holes if your baby is on the small side for the sleep sack. Size M and L sleep bags come with poppers to adjust the length - meaning your child can use their sleep bag for longer.
Our sleep sacks are also buttery soft as they’re made with 95% bamboo rayon. Bamboo is an extremely breathable fabric and wicks away moisture, preventing your baby from overheating. It also has insulating properties which can keep your baby warmer in colder weather by trapping heat close to the body.
Overall, baby sleep bags are a convenient and safe sleep solution for infants, promoting better sleep quality and peace of mind for parents. When using a baby sleep bag, it's essential to select the appropriate size for your baby and choose a TOG rating that matches the room temperature.