Choosing the Right Sleeping Bag

Dec 30, 2016 | Reading time: 3 minutes

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.

Choosing the Right Sleeping Bag

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	Nappy Only A short sleeve cotton bodysuit or vest
21 - 24	One Layer of cotton One layer of lighter weight Merino ( <200gsm)
14 - 20	One of long sleeve, full length heavier merino layer (higher than 200gsm) two layers of long sleeve (including one full length layer) lightweight merino ( <200gsm) two layers of long sleeve (including one full length layer) cotton.