Choosing the Right Sleeping Bag
Merino of course!
We love Merino sleeping bags and can’t recommend them enough.From tip to toe, there’s nothing synthetic here — just soft, natural fibres that help regulate your baby’s temperature. So while your little one stays snug, you can sleep easier knowing they’re not overheating.
They might not be the cheapest option, but they’re a best seller with us as they really earn their keep. They also make a wonderful gift for new parents (the gift of sleep). They don’t have a Tog rating (that’s about synthetic stuffing), so we’ve put together a temperature guide to help you choose which one you need. Or get in touch if you need some advice.
| Brand | Variation | Sizes available | Room Temperature For Use |
Material | Travel Slots* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merino Kids | Standard Weight | Baby (3months -2 years) toddler (2years - 4 years) |
18-27 ºC | Superfine merino inner, organic cotton outer | Yes |
| Merino Kids | Duvet Weight | Baby (3 months -2years) toddler (2 years - 4years) |
16-20 ºC | Superfine merino inner, organic cotton outer | Yes |
| Merino Kids | Winter Weight | Baby (3 months -2 years) toddler (2 years - 4 years) |
14-20 ºC | Merino fleece inner, organic cotton outer | Yes |
| Merino Kids | Cocooi | Newborn – 3 months | Room temperature recommended for newborns | 100% superfine merino | Yes |
| Bambino Merino | Standard sleeping bag | Baby (3months -2 years) toddler (2years - 4 years) |
17-27 ºC | merino inner, cotton outer | No |
| Bambino Merino | Travel sleeping bag | Baby (3 months -2 years) toddler (2 years - 4 years) |
17-27 ºC | merino inner, cotton outer | Yes |
| Bambino Merino | Travel winter bag | Baby (3months -2 years) toddler (2years - 4 years) |
15-20 ºC | merino inner, cotton outer | Yes |
| Nurtured by Nature | (3 months -2 years) | 17-27 ºC | 100% superfine merino | No | |
| Superlove | 100% merino | Newborn (8lbs) – 2 years + | 16-27 ºC | 100% superfine merino | Yes |
| Superlove | Sleep Bag | Newborn (8lbs) – 2 years + | 16-27 ºC | Superfine merino inner, organic pima cotton outer | Yes |
*These are small slots in the front and the back of the sleeping bag, which allow for a belt to pass through. This allows a seamless transition between cars, prams and cots.
Choosing the right size.
| Brand | Sleeping Bag | Age Recommendation | Length(approx) | Shoulder Poppers* | Under Arm** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merino Kids | Baby Size | 3 months – 2 years | 86cm | Right shoulder | poppers |
| Merino Kids | Toddler Size | 2 years - 4years | 104cm | Right shoulder | Poppers |
| Merino Kids | Cocooi/newborn | Newborn – 3months | 64cm | None | None |
| Bambino Merino | Baby Size | 3 months – 2 years | 95cm | Both shoulders | Poppers |
| Bambino Merino | Toddler size | 2 years - 4years | 116cm | None | None |
| Nurtured by Nature | One Size | 3 months – 2 years | 91cm | Right shoulder | Ties |
| Superlove | One Size | Newborn (8lbs) – 2years + | 95cm | Both shoulders | Poppers |
*Shoulder Poppers: Shoulder poppers allow for easier access in and out of the bag.
**Under Arm: These are fixtures under the arm. Some sleeping bags have poppers or ties which allow for you to make the arm holes smaller whilst the baby is smaller.
Layering underneath sleeping bags
| Nursery Temperature°C | Layering Guide |
|---|---|
| 24 – 27 |
|
| 21 - 24 |
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| 14 - 20 |
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Please note this is a guide only, check your baby behind the neck or on the stomach to ensure they are not too warm or cold.
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