Baby Sleeping Bags~
Baby Sleeping Bags are a relatively modern innovation. They have quickly become a firm favourite with many parents as they help baby to enjoy a peaceful night's sleep.
Using conventional bedding alone, babies can kick this away, whereas with a baby sleeping bag this does not happen. A more consistent temperature is maintained throughout the night and the baby is less likely to be awakened by coldness.
Use of Baby Sleeping Bags
It is important to use the correct size of sleeping bag to prevent the risk of the child's head from slipping into the bag and becoming covered. For the majority of babies, a baby sleeping bag may be used from approximately six weeks old or when the baby has grown to a weight of 10lbs.
Baby Sleeping Bags are designed to replace blanket and sheet covers in your baby's cot and must not be used with duvets, quilts or any other covering.
Baby sleeping bags provide a much lower level of insulation than adult bedding. If your baby shares your bed make sure that the sleeping bag is not under your own bedding as this is likely to cause overheating.
If your baby wakes up due to coldness you can either increase the temperature of the room or add more, or thicker, clothing. You can cuddle him in the sleeping bag to warm him up before returning him to the cot.
Likewise if your baby is too hot, you should first cool him down by removing some of his clothing. Then, either return him to the cot with less clothing than he was originally wearing, or reduce the bedroom temperature.
Nursery Temperature
The baby's room can best be kept at the correct temperature by using a thermostatically controlled heater and monitoring this with a room thermometer; a range of 62°-68°F or 17°-20°C is recommended and 65°F or 18°C is ideal.
If it is not possible to maintain the nursery temperature within this range, simply adjust the level of clothing your child wears. Lightweight baby sleeping bags, suitable for hotter climates or mid summer, are available for use at higher room temperatures.
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