Although every parent wants their baby to be cozy and warm under a blanket at night, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends against the use of pillows or loose blankets until at least 12 months of age. Because traditional blankets are a big safe-sleep no-no until after your baby celebrates their first birthday, a sleep bag is a great alternative to loose bedding. A sleep bag or sleep sack is a wearable blanket, and Kyte Baby’s sleep bags are loved by families all over the world for good reason. Our ultra soft, ultra breathable sleep bags are made from bamboo fabric that’s not only gentle on eczema-prone skin, but also thermoregulating to prevent overheating and promote safe, restful sleep. But, like any other product, our sleep bags are safe when used properly, and that means you want to choose the right size for your baby.
Although many parents prefer to size up when buying baby clothing (after all, babies grow out of clothes faster than you can put them in!), you never want to size up in sleep bags. Putting your baby in a sleep bag that is too large for them is a safety hazard because excess fabric may be pulled over their mouth and nose. Always buy their correct size and don’t worry—they’ll still get plenty of wear before they grow out of it.
If your child is just about to grow out of their smaller sleep bag, they may be able to use the next size. You may refer to our sleep bag size chart as a guide to buying the correct size for your child.
*Please note that the 0.5 TOG sleep bags are longer than the 1.0 TOG and 2.5 TOG because of the thin fabric without anything between the layers to draw it up and make it shorter in length. The 1.0 TOG will also be slightly longer than a 2.5 TOG for the same reason.
To ensure a proper fit for your Kyte Baby sleep bag, you’ll want to make sure that:
- It isn’t too loose at the neck to be able to be pulled over your baby’s mouth/nose. When you try to pull the fabric up, it should fall back down into the correct placement on their chest.
- It isn’t too loose around the arms/neck so that your baby can slip into the bag
- There’s enough space for their legs and hips for proper hip development. Their legs should be able to assume the froggy position.
A sleep bag can fit well around the chest and still have a lot of length left for them to grow into! We recommend keeping a minimum of 3 sleep bags on hand to rotate through—one to wear, one to wash, and one extra in case you need to wash both/wait for them to dry!
AUTHOR:
Ashley Olson is a certified pediatric sleep consultant, owner of Heaven Sent Sleep, and passionate about helping new parents, experienced parents, desperate and sleep deprived parents form healthy sleep habits for their children.
She has over 3 years of experience in working with families and has completed over 150 hours of coursework plus continuing education related to infant and toddler sleep. The focus of her work is on fostering a routine that grows your bond with your child while improving their sleep habits. She specializes in custom sleep plans and one on one support in changing sleep practices!
