Baby Sleep Bag Comparisons
Finding those Goldilocks baby products that work for your family is a game-changer, especially for parents of newborns and infants. The right swaddle blanket, sleep sack, pacifier, or bassinet can mean the difference between a chaotic night and a peaceful snooze for everyone in the house.
A sleep bag is a simple answer to keeping your baby safe, warm, and comfortable all night long. Though there are tons of infant sleep sacks on the market, comparisons will tell you that a Kyte Baby sleep bag is one of the best.
Sleep Sacks for Safe Sleep
Sleep sacks, also called sleep bags and wearable blankets, are revolutionary when it comes to the world of safe sleep for babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics’ safe sleep guidelines always recommend an empty crib with a fitted sheet, free from loose blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals. Thus, it’s important to find another solution to keep your little one toasty warm at night.
Since 2005, the AAP has recommended the use of wearable blankets for safe sleep. Unlike regular blankets, a sleep sack is worn over your child’s sleepwear and is often fastened with a zipper, ensuring your baby is secure while also preventing them from kicking off or getting tangled in a traditional blanket.
Sleep Sacks: A Vital Step in Your Baby’s Bedtime Routine
Not only is the sleep sack an extraordinarily safe option, but it can also be an important part of your baby’s bedtime routine. Infants rely on routine, and putting on their sleep sack before bed provides a sense of security and safety, all while signaling to baby that it’s time to wind down. A sleepy, safe, cozy baby means more sleep for the whole family.
How are Sleep Sacks Different from Swaddles?
Swaddles are recommended for newborns because they wrap their entire bodies up like a baby burrito, keeping them from moving and getting startled due to the pesky, ever-present Moro Reflex. There are lots of different varieties of swaddles, like zipper swaddle bags or classic, simple swaddle blankets.
Though swaddles are phenomenal for those first few weeks and months of life, they should stop being used once the baby shows any signs of rolling. Once your little one turns eight weeks or starts showing interest in rolling, waking up on their side or stomach, or even suddenly becoming much wigglier, it’s time to free those little arms and transition into a sleep sack.
Sleep Bag Swaddlers Make the Transition from Swaddles Simple
Transitions can be hard, but Kyte Baby has thought of everything. For little ones struggling to make the switch, a sleep bag swaddler is just the answer. It features a removable Velcro wrap, so you can put one, both, or no arms in the swaddle, and leave whatever your baby wants free. Once they’re past the use of the swaddle wrap, it transforms into a regular, familiar sleep bag they can continue to use.
Differences in Sleep Sacks
Though they may seem similar, different sleep sacks can vary wildly in their quality, features, and more. When searching for the perfect sleep sack, pay attention to things like:
- TOG level
- Fabric
- Size options
- Zippers or other closure methods
- Convenience options
There’s no right or wrong answer to any of these. Rather, it’s important to pay attention to your baby’s needs, your favorite convenience features, and the quality of the item you’re purchasing.
Finding the Right Sleep Bag TOG
Perhaps one of the most important features of an infant sleep sack is the TOG, or thermal overall grade. It’s the measure of thermal resistance, so it tells you how much heat a garment will retain. This is necessary to know to keep your little one at a safe and comfortable temperature.
The higher the TOG, the warmer it will keep your baby. By having multiple options, you can choose the TOG that fits your child’s sleep environment best. You can also adjust the warmth of the infant sleep sack by layering different pajamas underneath, whether you opt for footie jammies or a simple onesie, so you have a fully customizable experience.
Baby Deedee Sleep Sacks
A Baby Deedee infant sleep sack comes at an affordable price ($22-$42.50) and has a few different options. These wearable blankets come in TOG ratings of 0.6, 1.2, and 2.5 for a light, medium, and heavyweight feel. The fabric options include:
- Lightweight cotton jersey
- Indian-made polar fleece
- Faux fur
Though they do offer different TOG ratings, fleece and faux fur do not offer the same breathability as bamboo, posing a risk for overheating. These fabrics can feel warm and cozy, but aren’t quite as safe as other options.
This sleep bag is available in three sizes and comes in a cocoon shape, which is meant to be extra cozy but could slightly inhibit movement. It also features shoulder snaps and inverted zippers for all styles, giving you a few options for getting baby in and out of the sleep bag comfortably.
Infant Sleep Sacks from Aden and Anais
Coming in at a price of about $23-$40, the Aden and Anais sleep sack offers four sizes and a few convenience features, but only one TOG rating. The only TOG rating is 1.0, which does not allow for the variability of winter weather without significant layering underneath.
The fabric is a cotton muslin, which does offer breathability and airflow. It only comes in a sleeveless design, which is ideal for summer months and warmer sleeping environments. This wearable blanket has a wider design in the bottom and through the hips, so it allows baby to kick and move freely without kicking it off, like a traditional blanket.
This infant sleep sack zips only from the bottom, which can be convenient for diaper changes and helps avoid zipper irritation, but does not allow any variability for getting your little one in and out easily.
Halo Infant Sleep Sacks
The Halo sleep sacks have a few features that make them similar to Kyte Baby, but there are still some drawbacks. The price tends to be lower than other options ($24-$30), there are three TOG ratings, and there typically are four sizes to choose from (small to extra-large).
Like other wearable blankets, the Halo features an inverted zipper to accommodate diaper changes, but it does not offer dual zippers. There are a few more Halo options, such as swaddle sleep sacks and walkers that grow with your child and their various needs as they age.
Three different types of cotton sleep bags are offered, as well as a microfleece option for colder sleeping environments. Cotton does boast breathability, but it does not include the same temperature regulation and supreme airflow as rayon made from bamboo. The microfleece, though warm, does not allow for much airflow and is often a little too hot.
Sleep Sacks from Woolino
The Woolino is by far the most expensive comparison on our list, coming in at $79-$149. The price is likely due to the Merino wool, which gains or loses heat as required to produce warmth in cool conditions and cool baby down in warm conditions.
The most unique feature of this infant sleep sack is that it’s advertised as a “4-season” sleep bag, suitable for temperatures between 63 and 77 degrees. There are several sizing options, extending all the way up to 36 months for toddlers.
Woolino does offer several convenience features to help the sleep bag grow with your little one and be extra easy for parents and caregivers to use, including underarm snaps, travel slots for stroller and car seat use, and a dual zipper for easy diaper changes.
Our Favorite Kyte Baby Sleep Bag Features
Between the supreme comfort for baby and the ultimate conveniences for parents, the benefits of Kyte Baby products cannot be overstated. Kyte Baby always uses premium quality materials that increase the longevity of all its products, even when used for multiple years through different children. Our classic sleep bags are available in 0.5 TOG, 1.0 TOG, and 2.5 TOG to suit any nursery temp, and our sizes range from XS (perfect for newborns) to XL (for toddlers up to 50 lbs.).
The J-shaped zipper on our infant sleep sacks is truly a game-changer for so many parents. It goes down the side and bottom of the sleep bag, instead of directly down the front, so it prevents any irritation or discomfort from a cold, rough zipper. Additionally, each sleep sack features a double zipper, so you can choose whichever way is most convenient to get your little one comfortable.
Perhaps one of the most exciting things for parents and babies is our buttery soft fabric. Kyte Baby is proud to make our sleep bags from hypoallergenic rayon made from 97% bamboo, with 3% spandex and 100% polyester filling for higher TOG products. It’s truly different from cotton, fleece, fur, and any other sleep sack material typically found, providing maximum breathability, temperature regulation, and a soothing touch that’s gentle on even the most sensitive skin.
Why We Use Bamboo for Sleep Bags
Unlike hot fleece and faux fur, our signature rayon made from bamboo is the ultimate breathable fabric, making it perfect for sleep garments of all kinds. It’s up to three degrees cooler than cotton and features remarkable temperature-regulating properties, ensuring your baby stays toasty warm in the winter and cool as a cucumber in the summer.
Bamboo Can Help Relieve Eczema Symptoms
Parents everywhere know that newborn skin is sensitive beyond belief. Their delicate little features can so easily become inflamed or irritated, and scratchy clothing makes for a miserable experience for everyone involved. For babies with eczema, irritating clothing and sleep sacks can leave them in agony.
Kyte Baby was born from a Mama on a mission to soothe her daughter’s sensitive, eczema-prone skin. One of her best tricks for managing eczema: our bamboo infant sleep sacks and clothing, which provide a gentle touch that can help relieve many signs and symptoms of the condition, making it the fabric of choice for many new parents.
Caring for Your Kyte Baby Sleep Bag
To keep your bamboo clothing in tip-top shape and to preserve all those wonderful skin-saving qualities, it’s important to wash your items using the following instructions:
- Use a gentle, fragrance-free detergent
- Wash on a gentle or delicate cycle
- Dry on a low setting or hang to dry
Other Kyte Baby Sleep Solutions
Because every baby is different, it’s important to have many styles and options when it comes to sleep garments. Some little ones love swaddles, while others prefer the freedom to move. Some sleep a little chilly at night, while other babies are hot sleepers and wake up sweaty.
For those in cold climates or who need a touch of extra warmth, a slumber bag is a great option. Slumber bags are just like our original sleep sacks, but with long sleeves. These can be used for extra layering in the winter and help keep your little one extra cozy, no matter the temperature.
Once your toddler starts to climb their way out of bed and walk around independently, a classic sleep sack is not the safest option, but Kyte Baby has it all. Sleep bag walkers have all the wonderful qualities of our regular sleep bags, but leave the feet exposed, so there’s no chance for slipping and sliding. (For extra fun, match your little in an adult sleep bag walker!)
The Kyte Baby Brand
The price point of a Kyte Baby sleep bag ($55-$75) may be a touch higher than many competitors, but for good reason. Choosing the Kyte Baby brand is more than just choosing a sleep sack. At Kyte Baby, we prioritize the highest quality materials, sustainable production practices, and equitable work environments for all employees.
Additionally, Kyte Baby features and supports different charities across the country every month. Nothing is as important as giving back to the community, and our brand will continue to support families everywhere in any way we can.
Kyte Baby Sleep Bags are the Safe, Sustainable Choice
Rayon made from bamboo is also safe and eco-friendly. Bamboo grows extraordinarily quickly and only needs to be planted once, so it sticks around for many harvesting seasons. It also requires less water and resources than cotton to grow, making it an ideal choice for those who are environmentally conscious.
Another reason we love our rayon made from bamboo is the Oeko-Tex 100 certification. Oeko-Tex certifications mean the textile has been deemed safe for human use and is free from harmful pesticides, chemicals, and any unknown materials. We know how important it is for parents to keep babies in safe clothing, and the Oeko-Tex label shows that we care, too.
Why Kyte Baby Reigns Supreme
Whether you need high-quality clothing for your little one or simply want to support a brand that supports parents just like you, Kyte Baby is the answer. There may be tons of sleep sack options on the market, but none that hold a candle to the safety, quality, and comfort of a Kyte Baby sleep bag.
