When the seasons and temperatures change (particularly in Chicago!) we should do not forget that we have to safely gown our infants and toddlers for bedtime with their pajamas, swaddles and sleep sack decisions. Hold studying under for our bedtime ideas and our favourite protected swaddles and sleep sacks for various temperatures (together with how to decide on the fitting Tog for your surroundings).

For infants 0-12 months of age:

You will need to know that it’s UNSAFE for infants beneath 12 months of age to make use of blankets of their cribs or bassinets to remain heat throughout sleep. One of the best ways to maintain your child heat and comfy is to decorate them in layers and choose the fitting sleep sack or swaddle blanket primarily based on the temperature in your child’s room.

What’s a Tog score?

Tog stands for Thermal General Grade and is a unit of measure of thermal insulation used within the textile business. A Tog score describes the blanket/sleep sack’s thermal effectiveness (how properly it retains you heat!).

For hotter temperature, a decrease Tog score is required, versus the next Tog score, for colder temperatures. Infants don’t regulate their very own temperatures very properly so having an accurate Tog score is necessary!

.5 Tog – excellent for summer season and scorching climate >75 levels Fahrenheit. About the identical thickness as a swaddle blanket

1.0 Tog – used throughout hotter climate months and room temperatures between 68-75 levels Fahrenheit

2.5 Tog – good for wintertime and colder climates, excellent for temperatures between 60-68 levels Fahrenheit

The Tog stage must be chosen primarily based on the temperature of your child’s room, NOT the temperature outdoors. In case you are not sure of which Tog stage to decide on, 1.0 Tog is usually thought of the “common” Tog as it may be used nearly all all year long – simply add additional layers of clothes to maintain your child heat if it’s colder or take away layers of clothes if it’s hotter.

What ought to my child put on beneath the swaddle or sleep sack?

Now that we now have mentioned what kind of sleep sacks are perfect for totally different temperatures, what your child must be carrying beneath their sleep sack or swaddle blanket is equally as necessary!

Cool (60-68 levels F)

0-4 months (child not rolling over but so swaddle blanket is protected): lengthy sleeve footed pajamas or sleep robe + non-compulsory quick sleeve onesie + normal swaddle blanket
4-12+ months (child can roll over, now not protected to make use of swaddle): lengthy sleeve footed pajamas or sleep robe + non-compulsory quick sleeve onesie + 2.5 Tog sleep sack

Heat (68-75 levels F)

0-4 months (child not rolling over but so swaddle blanket is protected): lengthy or quick sleeve footless pajamas + normal swaddle blanket
4-12+ months (child rolling over, now not protected to make use of swaddle): lengthy or quick sleeve footless pajamas + 1.0 Tog sleep sack

Sizzling (>75 levels F)

0-4 months (child not rolling over but so swaddle blanket is protected): quick sleeve onesie or solely diaper + normal swaddle blanket
4-12+ months (child rolling over, now not protected to make use of swaddle): quick sleeve onesie or solely diaper + 0.5 Tog sleep sack

Infants beneath the age of 12 months can not use normal blankets as a result of they pose as a sleep hazard. A sleep sack must be used as soon as your child begins rolling over (no extra swaddle!) and they’re protected to make use of till your baby now not suits in it!

PRO TIP: Sleep sacks could be useful to maintain your toddler from climbing out of their crib till they’re able to transition to a toddler mattress!

As soon as your baby is able to transfer right into a toddler or common dimension mattress this can be a nice time to transition them from their sleep sack to utilizing an everyday blanket! I like this blanket from Goal or this blanket from Amazon as blanket choices to your toddler!

**Your toddler can begin utilizing a blanket at 12 months in keeping with the AAP and a toddler pillow at 24 months (the CPSC states 18 months for a toddler pillow). That is my favourite toddler pillow! Checkout my instagram submit about toddler pillows right here!

Sleep sacks are available all totally different sizes so be sure you discover one that matches your child safely. The arm holes of the sleep sack must be cosy sufficient that your child can not pull their arms within the sleep sack. Additionally, the neck gap shouldn’t be large enough to your child’s head to slide down into the sleep sack. Any zippers on the sleep sack must be lined to keep away from them from scratching your child’s pores and skin.

PRO TIP: Costume your child just like the way you gown! In case you are most comfy in pajamas with lengthy sleeves, pants, and socks probably your child could be comfy sleeping in one thing comparable!

And only a fast reminder on the ABC’s of protected sleep to your child!

They need to sleep ALONE. on their BACK, of their CRIB (or bassinet) with no toys or free blankets.

How do I select the perfect sleep sack and pajamas for my child/toddler?

There are SO many several types of swaddles and sleep sacks in the marketplace, it may be overwhelming. I’ve tried a number of choices with every of my ladies so I’ve narrowed down an inventory of my favourite sleep sacks, swaddles and pajamas to your child!

Favourite swaddles:

Ollie swaddle – our absolute favourite swaddle to your new child!

Happiest Child swaddle – that is similar to the Ollie (however half the value) and Kate actually likes it and recommends for he2r sleep shoppers too!

Woombie convertible swaddle – one other nice new child possibility that converts to suit infants 0-9 months (after which can be utilized as a toddler blanket).

Dreamland Child weighted swaddle – this weighted swaddle is temperature regulated and has micro-pellets that makes your child really feel safe, just like the womb. This one can be utilized for 0-6 months and turns right into a sleep sack when child is prepared! Renée used this along with her daughter and liked it! Use code BUMBLE15 for low cost!

Favourite sleep sacks:

Kyte Child sleep sack – I want I may cozy up within certainly one of these, they’re made with bamboo material and are critically SO smooth! They’ve all totally different Tog ranges and so many cute pajamas to select from as properly! They even have ones for toddlers with little legs to allow them to stroll in them!

Woolino sleep sack – these are a splurge however they’re made out of breathable merlino wool that retains your baby heat when it’s chilly and funky when it’s heat. They can be utilized for all 4 seasons to allow them to be used all 12 months lengthy!

The identical sleep bag can be utilized from 2 months – 2 years outdated! In addition they have ones for toddlers with little legs to allow them to stroll in them! Use code BUMBLEBABY10 for low cost.

Aden + Anais sleeping bag – a light-weight weight 1.0 Tog score sleep sack made from 100% Muslin. The proper common swaddle to maintain your child heat throughout cooler temperatures however on the similar time preserve them cool throughout hotter temps!

Moon and Again sleep sack – I used these for Margot this whole 12 months, they’re fantastic high quality at an amazing worth level!

Dreamland Child weighted sleep sack – this weighted sleep sack is temperature regulated and has micro-pellets that makes your child really feel safe, just like the womb. Deema used this along with her daughter and liked it! Use code BUMBLE15 for low cost!

Nested Bean weighted sleep sack – Renée used this for her first daughter and she or he slept nice with the weighted feeling! That is just like the one above, however not as heavy and never as heat!

Favourite pajamas:

Burt’s Bee’s footed pajamas – good to maintain these toes heat throughout cooler temps!

Little Sleepies pajamas – these bamboo pajamas are very smooth (they really feel like butter) and are available so many cute patterns and prints! They arrive in a zipper possibility for infants and a 2 piece possibility for toddlers which is nice if you happen to like to have your youngsters matching like I do!

Attempt utilizing thermal curtains and shrink wrapping your child’s home windows to dam out the chilly winter air.
Utilizing a cool mist humidifier can be a good way to ensure your child’s room doesn’t get too dried out (and trigger dry, itchy pores and skin!) from having your furnace working throughout colder months. This one is a bumble child favourite!
Be certain to keep away from the usage of house heaters and additional blankets in your child’s room and crib – these pose a significant threat to your child’s security. Area heaters have the power to trigger fires and may doubtlessly burn your child if touched by chance. Further blankets can result in suffocation. Keep in mind your protected sleep ABC’s (listed above).